• Loss

    Loss

    Loss can come in many forms such as: Many forms of loss bring a form of pain. Loss can also have a numbing effect. Loss causes grief. The level of shock will be dependent on the kind of loss. Recently I experienced the death of a family member that still to this day seems unreal.  Read more

  • Motives

    Motives

    I heard a pastor with a dream or vision that all prayers come from either: fear, selfishness or love. Only prayers with the motive of love reach the throne room can rise as incense before the Lord, the prayers of the saints. Prayers that come from the motivation of fear or selfishness do not reach Read more

  • Worship

    Worship

    In his book “Secrets of a Prayer Warrior” Derek Prince wrote that Scripture gives us an important principle for our foundations for effective prayer. The word “agree” is taken from the Greek word “sumphoneo” and we derive our Engish word “symphony”. The English words gathered together literally mean that we have been led together.  Our Read more

  • Three Metaphors For Prayer

    Three Metaphors For Prayer

    Derek Prince’s “Secrets of a Prayer Warrior” book reveals that the two highest roles God gave to mankind are kings and priests to God the Father. This was made possible through the forgiveness of our sins and the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.  As a kingdom of priests, we know our Read more

  • Intercession

    Intercession

    In Derek Prince’s “Secrets of A Prayer Warrior”, he describes different types of prayer to a symphony. This symphony’s conductor is the Holy Spirit. The score is the revealed will of God in the Word of God, and the musicians are brought together in the name of Jesus. As we come together we are offering Read more

  • Reverent Submission

    Reverent Submission

    Derek Prince’s book “Secrets of a Prayer Warrior” is an excellent teaching of aligning ourselves with the Lord in prayer. Derek’s teaching never focused on being selfish with our prayers. He teaches us through scriptures how to approach God in prayer, which brings answers. He believes there are eight conditions for answered prayer and they Read more

Hey there! I am Lisa Lumley and I am a wife, mom, and grandmother but I prefer to be called Gran. I love the Lord Jesus Christ and I love to pray. My blog Come Up Here and See is about seeing how God sees.

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