Author Darlene J. Conard

The song “Make Me a House of Prayer” holds a special place in my heart. Every time I listen to it, I reflect on my journey with prayer, which has been filled with moments of doubt and hesitation. The melody resonates deeply with me, inviting me to embrace my profound desire for a closer relationship with God. The lyrics beautifully express the essence of longing, conveying my wish to create a sacred space within myself where that connection can flourish and grow.

Lord, Make Me A House

Make Me A House of Prayer

Lord, Make Me A House

Make Me A House of Prayer

A House of Prayer

May The Fire On My Altar Never Burn Out

A profound and uplifting sensation washes over me, wrapping me in warmth as I surrender to the embrace of prayer. In those cherished moments of solitude, I find myself whispering softly, “Lord, may I linger here just a little longer? Can I remain enveloped in Your divine presence, surrounded by this serene sanctuary of tranquility and peace?” Deep within my soul, I feel an awareness stirring—an unmistakable sense that a test awaits me on the horizon, a formidable challenge that lies ahead, ready to unfold as I navigate the path before me.

In these challenging times, what we truly need is sincere prayer—prayers filled with deep emotion, shedding tears that nurture and bring life to hopeless things. We are on the brink of something great, and the need for heartfelt supplication has never been more urgent. Nations are being born. You might be thinking, “Darlene, it doesn’t look that way.” However, the Bible calls us not to see things as they are, but to view them through the eyes of God. We need to examine things from a different perspective.

“Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” Romans 4:16-17

We must open our mouths and declare what God has said — not timidly, not cautiously, but boldly. Our words carry weight in the spirit. When we speak His promises, they travel through the atmosphere like seeds searching for soil. They take root. They grow. They manifest.

This is why the fire on our altar must never burn out. Because prayer is not passive — it is creative. It builds. It births. It transforms. It turns ordinary people into houses of glory.

And so my heart continues to cry:

Lord, make me a house. Make me a house of prayer. Let Your fire never fade. Let Your presence find a home in me.

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish. My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2026. This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated and provided by Pixels. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries. If you have a prayer request, please email it to darlene.conard@hotmail.com, and my intercessors will pray.

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