In the waiting, in the wondering, in the wishing…
Stir up a heart full of trust.
When the answer's not here yet…
When the road is unclear…
When the direction feels circular…
Stir up a heart full of trust.
A Prayer for An Adventurous Spirit
A Prayer for a New Year
Usually I set goals for a new year. But I have to say, this year...I'm not in the mood. That's not a good reason. At the heart of the mood, is a sense of not wanting to go one more year trying to "make it happen." Whatever "it" is. Sometimes, "it" is just exhausting. So tonight as I write this, rather than adding pressure on myself (and you, since I assume you're reading this...because you are...) I thought I'd just share a prayer with you to kick off this New Year. After all, this is the day the Lord has made. And days eventually makes years.
Therefore, this is the year the Lord has made. Let us rejoice!
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Father,
A new year is before me.
I don't know what to expect, or what to hope for.
But all my days lie before You perfectly, patiently, peacefully.
31 Days of Prayer in December
I decided to make a simple prayer guide for us through the month of December. 31 days. Specific people to pray for each day. Before I dive in, let me give you three pointers for prayer.
1. Put yourself in these situations and ask: What would I want someone to pray for if I was in this situation? Then pray that.
2. If you think of any verses or Scriptures specific to these situations; if any verses come to your mind as you are praying, put your finger on that verse while you pray and boldly proclaim that promise of God in prayer.
3. Pray in a command form. Like this: "Lord, give us this day our daily bread!" That's how Jesus taught us to pray. Not like this: "Lord, if it's okay with you, would you please think about maybe providing for us?" Pray boldly. Intercede. Press in for each of these daily needs. Tell God exactly what you need and what you want in each of these scenarios. This is how He teaches us to pray.
Okay. Are you ready? Feel free to print this out and post it somewhere to remind you each day.
A Prayer for Your Inner Procrastinator
A Prayer for a Weary Body
A Prayer To Remember the Goodness of God
A Prayer To Never Give Up
A Prayer for the Striving Heart
3 Things to Pray As We Approach Elections (A Non-Political, Non-Partisan Post)
Before I dive in, let me just say, I won't be bashing or endorsing any candidate in this post. This is simply a guide to your personal prayer life with respect to the coming elections. You won't see pictures of elephants or donkeys, just a lion. It's a Biblical approach. You're safe here…no matter how you vote in November. I promise...