Gracious God, Today we wait with great anticipation the best gift we have ever received. The gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Allow the great joy which fills our hearts today to remain with us throughout the year.
As we accept this gift of unparalleled love remind us there are many who have no relationship with Jesus. The best gifts are shared. In the coming year remind us to share Him with all of those we encounter.
For those who are alone this Christmas, comfort them with the knowledge of your presence in their life. Give us the courage to reach out to those who have little or nothing.
There are many away from loved ones this year who are serving to defend our freedom. Bless them and allow us to acknowledge their sacrifices on our behalf.
For those who are hungry, depressed or unemployed give them hope for better tomorrows. Give us the caring heart to provide comfort to all of those who are less fortunate.
This time of year can be filled with sadness for many. Place joy in their hearts as they recognize your love for them. Give us open hearts to embrace those who mourn or battle personal demons.
We are in troubled times and I pray the coming year will bring new hope and opportunities to those impacted by our current economic condition.
Bless our leaders as they work to find ways of peaceful resolution to conflicts. May we become people of peace and learn to resolve our differences in nonviolent ways.
As we gaze on the manger, fill us with hope, love and the promises of the cross.
Dear God all of this I asked in the name of the Christ child which we celebrate this day. Amen
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Today I pray
On this Sunday in the midst of the harried Christmas seson I take pause to offer this prayer. In my preperations allow me to time to reflect on the significance of Jesus in my life. Allow me to be a reflection of his love for me not only in this holy season but throughout the year.
Allow me to pause and give thanks for the many blessing which I have been given. Allow me also to thank those who have made my life full. Thank you lord for my work, my friends and most of all my family for the love and care they have given to me.
Remind me that in this season of celebration there are those who are struggling, sad, and alone and allow me the opportunity to be a positive impact in their lives. Give me the courage to reach out to those who need it most.
I eagerly await the Christ child and pray that I may always be a reflection of his love. All of this in the name of Jesus. Amen
Allow me to pause and give thanks for the many blessing which I have been given. Allow me also to thank those who have made my life full. Thank you lord for my work, my friends and most of all my family for the love and care they have given to me.
Remind me that in this season of celebration there are those who are struggling, sad, and alone and allow me the opportunity to be a positive impact in their lives. Give me the courage to reach out to those who need it most.
I eagerly await the Christ child and pray that I may always be a reflection of his love. All of this in the name of Jesus. Amen
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Today I pray
In this season of hope and promises I am eternally grateful for the gifts you have given to me in my life. the greatest of these is bringing me to a relationship with Jesus Christ.
As I look upon the manger I stand in awe of the immense power of this infant child for which we prepare to celebrate. To be included as your child and as one who has been marked with the cross is a gift no one can fully comprehend. Allow me to be deserving of this gift and share the good news of Jesus with those who are seeking.
This holiday season has not been the easiest as I struggle with personal heartache and grief but I am reassured in the promises you have given me that there will be better tomorrows.
In the midst of my own struggles allow me to reflect your love for me in all of those I encounter. All of this I pray in your name. Amen
As I look upon the manger I stand in awe of the immense power of this infant child for which we prepare to celebrate. To be included as your child and as one who has been marked with the cross is a gift no one can fully comprehend. Allow me to be deserving of this gift and share the good news of Jesus with those who are seeking.
This holiday season has not been the easiest as I struggle with personal heartache and grief but I am reassured in the promises you have given me that there will be better tomorrows.
In the midst of my own struggles allow me to reflect your love for me in all of those I encounter. All of this I pray in your name. Amen
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Today I pray
On this Thanksgiving Day I pause to reflect on the blessings in my life.
For those who love me despite my flaws, I give thanks.
For family who supports me through times of turmoil , I give thanks.
For a life of opportunities, I give thanks.
For the lessons of days gone by, I give thanks.
For the hope of better tomorrows, I give thanks.
For the chance to right past wrongs, I give thanks.
For a loving all embracing God, I give thanks. Amen
For those who love me despite my flaws, I give thanks.
For family who supports me through times of turmoil , I give thanks.
For a life of opportunities, I give thanks.
For the lessons of days gone by, I give thanks.
For the hope of better tomorrows, I give thanks.
For the chance to right past wrongs, I give thanks.
For a loving all embracing God, I give thanks. Amen
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, You have allowed us to live in a country with many freedoms. These freedoms and the ideals under which they were founded have been protected by many brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can continue to enjoy them.
Today we pause to remember them and pray for those who still serve to protect us. May they be held in your protective embrace. More importantly may we all work towards more non-violent ways to resolve our differences.
Thank you too for this country where we are free to express our opinion and engage in our beliefs where we are free to have differing opinions and still maintain a civil society. Grant us peace. Amen
Today we pause to remember them and pray for those who still serve to protect us. May they be held in your protective embrace. More importantly may we all work towards more non-violent ways to resolve our differences.
Thank you too for this country where we are free to express our opinion and engage in our beliefs where we are free to have differing opinions and still maintain a civil society. Grant us peace. Amen
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, I come to you today in prayer to thank you for the many blessings you have given to me. For my work and the ability to make an impact on the lives I encounter I thank you.
I also offer a prayer for the family of my friend Andy who died in an accident this week. His kindness and compassion for others will always be remembered. Comfort his family and friends in this time of sorrow. Allow us all to remember the gift he was to each of us and help us to be a reflection of his love in those we encounter.
Allow me to live my life to the full measure of the gifts you have given me and give me the courage to share you with others. I pray all of these things in the name of Jesus. Amen
I also offer a prayer for the family of my friend Andy who died in an accident this week. His kindness and compassion for others will always be remembered. Comfort his family and friends in this time of sorrow. Allow us all to remember the gift he was to each of us and help us to be a reflection of his love in those we encounter.
Allow me to live my life to the full measure of the gifts you have given me and give me the courage to share you with others. I pray all of these things in the name of Jesus. Amen
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Today I pray
For this day and the many blessing it holds, I give you thanks. For my work and in serving your purpose in fulfilling those things you have called me to do I also give you thanks.
I pray for courage to move forward with optimism for better tomorrows and that I may carry the lessons from my past to living fuller tomorrows. Give me the strength to work through difficult situations and the ability to recognize each situation as an opportunity for growth.
You have called me to serve you and I pray I can live up to your expectations and be worthy of the many gifts you have given to me. All of this I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
I pray for courage to move forward with optimism for better tomorrows and that I may carry the lessons from my past to living fuller tomorrows. Give me the strength to work through difficult situations and the ability to recognize each situation as an opportunity for growth.
You have called me to serve you and I pray I can live up to your expectations and be worthy of the many gifts you have given to me. All of this I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Today I pray
Thank you Lord for this day. I am especially grateful for the work you have given me. Allow me to give all I do the full measure of my effort.
As new opportunities present themselves I ask you will allow me to carefully discern their value and make decisions which will lead to success and a greater relationship with you. Thank you too for the people you have put in my life which allow me to spread my wings and find new challenges. Each is a gift from you.
Keep me always mindful of your abundant love for me and allow me to share it with all who I encounter. All of this I pray with a grateful Amen.
As new opportunities present themselves I ask you will allow me to carefully discern their value and make decisions which will lead to success and a greater relationship with you. Thank you too for the people you have put in my life which allow me to spread my wings and find new challenges. Each is a gift from you.
Keep me always mindful of your abundant love for me and allow me to share it with all who I encounter. All of this I pray with a grateful Amen.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Today I pray
After several days of illness I am thankful to be back on the road to recovery. Thank you Lord for giving me days to rest and recover.
Though the days were filled with pain and sickness it allowed me to reflect on a lot things that have transpired in my life. For this time I am thankful. For the discernment of the recent past I also give you thanks.
Know that I am well I pray I may quickly become reengaged in my work and look forward with great anticipation to all of the good work you have for me to do. Allow me to move forward with a true servant's heart and give me the courage to reach out and support my fellow man.
For all of the blessings you have given me I am thankful. Amen
Though the days were filled with pain and sickness it allowed me to reflect on a lot things that have transpired in my life. For this time I am thankful. For the discernment of the recent past I also give you thanks.
Know that I am well I pray I may quickly become reengaged in my work and look forward with great anticipation to all of the good work you have for me to do. Allow me to move forward with a true servant's heart and give me the courage to reach out and support my fellow man.
For all of the blessings you have given me I am thankful. Amen
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, for a new day and all it holds, I give you thanks. For my work and the abilities you have given me, I give you thanks.
There are so many people who you have place in my life to give me support and for them I am also truly grateful. Give me the courage of my convictions and allow my to always aim for what is right and a reflection of your presence in my life.
Grant me serenity in times of angst, encourage me in times of struggle and lift me up to your great love. I pray all of this in the name of the risen Christ. Amen
There are so many people who you have place in my life to give me support and for them I am also truly grateful. Give me the courage of my convictions and allow my to always aim for what is right and a reflection of your presence in my life.
Grant me serenity in times of angst, encourage me in times of struggle and lift me up to your great love. I pray all of this in the name of the risen Christ. Amen
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Today I pray
On this morning we have our first frost of the season. On this crisp morning I am in awe of the changing seasons. Th world in which you created gives us the opportunity to witness the aspects of our lives. We are born into spring, mature in summer, reflect in autumn and our life ends in the winter.
Thank you for not making winter the end of the story. In the resurrection of Jesus we are given this new life. During the autumn of the year we are given an opportunity to embrace the life you have given to us. As we see the world around us ready itself for it's annual slumber we live in the knowledge that you will bring new life to the world again in the spring. Just as the earth, each of us has been given a 'new' spring.
It is for this new spring each of us lives. As we prepare for our new life allow us to enjoy the life you have given us here on earth. Thank you for the seasons and the chance we have to find solace in each. Amen
Thank you for not making winter the end of the story. In the resurrection of Jesus we are given this new life. During the autumn of the year we are given an opportunity to embrace the life you have given to us. As we see the world around us ready itself for it's annual slumber we live in the knowledge that you will bring new life to the world again in the spring. Just as the earth, each of us has been given a 'new' spring.
It is for this new spring each of us lives. As we prepare for our new life allow us to enjoy the life you have given us here on earth. Thank you for the seasons and the chance we have to find solace in each. Amen
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, The things which hold me back are often of my own doing. I pray you will allow me to be faithful in stepping forward in answering your call. Give me wisdom to separate your desires for me from my own. Allow me to realize your plan and move as you are leading me.
Give me courage to share you with those I encounter. Help those who follow you to be bold in their faith and willing to stand up for those beliefs. As our nation continues to struggle arm your servants with the words of reconciliation and healing. Help us to draw together opposing sides. Even those who are polarizing our nation in your name
Help us to understand we are called only to love you. In this all other things are possible. Bless me in my daily encounters that I may be a reflection of your love. All of this I offer in the name of Jesus. Amen
Give me courage to share you with those I encounter. Help those who follow you to be bold in their faith and willing to stand up for those beliefs. As our nation continues to struggle arm your servants with the words of reconciliation and healing. Help us to draw together opposing sides. Even those who are polarizing our nation in your name
Help us to understand we are called only to love you. In this all other things are possible. Bless me in my daily encounters that I may be a reflection of your love. All of this I offer in the name of Jesus. Amen
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Today I pray
For this day Lord I give you thanks. It has been a day of rest and relaxation. Such days allow us to appreciate our work and the fruits of our labor.
As we begin a new week I would ask you to bless our tomorrows and all the opportunities they present. Keep us mindful of your plan for each of us and allow us to work to the full measure of the gifts you have given us.
I thank you also for challenges which test our faith and allow us to come to a closer relationship with you. I ask for your continued blessings in the name of Jesus. Amen
As we begin a new week I would ask you to bless our tomorrows and all the opportunities they present. Keep us mindful of your plan for each of us and allow us to work to the full measure of the gifts you have given us.
I thank you also for challenges which test our faith and allow us to come to a closer relationship with you. I ask for your continued blessings in the name of Jesus. Amen
Friday, October 2, 2009
Today I pray
Dear God, This has been a tough week. It has been hard to find the words let alone the desire to pray. Emotionally draining I feel as my faith well has gone dry.
Remind me you are with me even in days of anguish and sorrow. Thank you for seeing me through the pain of the official end to my marriage. Keep me looking to the positive of my future.
As I close this chapter of my life give me the courage to move forward with a bright outlook. Help me to focus on the good which is to come and allow me to release the pain of the past. Thank you for never leaving me in this difficult time and allow me to always reflect your love to those I encounter. Amen
Remind me you are with me even in days of anguish and sorrow. Thank you for seeing me through the pain of the official end to my marriage. Keep me looking to the positive of my future.
As I close this chapter of my life give me the courage to move forward with a bright outlook. Help me to focus on the good which is to come and allow me to release the pain of the past. Thank you for never leaving me in this difficult time and allow me to always reflect your love to those I encounter. Amen
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, On this day I reflect on the gifts in my life. I am thankful for my children and the wonderful young adults they have become. For my family and the amazing support they continue to provide I am also grateful.
For my work that I am able to assist my clients in finding their own passion and turn their energy into success I give you thanks. I pray I will use all of my talents to the full benefit of all of those I encounter, my family, my friends and my clients.
Give me courage to profess boldly the message of salvation through Christ. Give me wisdom to respect the beliefs of others and the energy to do all things to the full measure of my ability. Amen
For my work that I am able to assist my clients in finding their own passion and turn their energy into success I give you thanks. I pray I will use all of my talents to the full benefit of all of those I encounter, my family, my friends and my clients.
Give me courage to profess boldly the message of salvation through Christ. Give me wisdom to respect the beliefs of others and the energy to do all things to the full measure of my ability. Amen
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, You continue to bring blessings to my life. Thank you for my work and the people I encounter. May I continue to be a reflection of your love for me to all of those I encounter.
Give me the courage to do the right things even when they are the difficult things. Challenge me to be my best when I feel my worst. Allow me to reach out to others even when my concerns seem more desperate than theirs.
Keep me mindful of my own doubts and shortcomings when I am asked to assist my fellow man. That I might do all I can to make their lot in life better. You have gifted me in so many ways keep me humble but also allow me to use these gifts to my full abilities.
I pray all of this in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Give me the courage to do the right things even when they are the difficult things. Challenge me to be my best when I feel my worst. Allow me to reach out to others even when my concerns seem more desperate than theirs.
Keep me mindful of my own doubts and shortcomings when I am asked to assist my fellow man. That I might do all I can to make their lot in life better. You have gifted me in so many ways keep me humble but also allow me to use these gifts to my full abilities.
I pray all of this in the name of my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Today I pray
Dear God, Thank you for work which fills my time and fulfills my purpose in serving you. Continue to give me the courage and energy to move forward in your plan for me and my life.
The two are so intertwined it is often difficult to find any division. I pray you will allow me to find some diversion in leisure so I may come to my work renewed and energized.
Give me the grace to always look for the best in others and help them to find the best in themselves. In my own shortcomings allow me to learn from my mistakes and grow in my humility.
I ask for your continued blessing in all I do and that I may always be a reflection of your love. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen
The two are so intertwined it is often difficult to find any division. I pray you will allow me to find some diversion in leisure so I may come to my work renewed and energized.
Give me the grace to always look for the best in others and help them to find the best in themselves. In my own shortcomings allow me to learn from my mistakes and grow in my humility.
I ask for your continued blessing in all I do and that I may always be a reflection of your love. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, On this day I have found optimism in the midst of some anguish. Trying to be mindful that you are with me always I have set aside shortcomings of the past and am looking forward to a better tomorrow.
With each new day lays the promise of opportunity. Allow me to grasp them as they come and make the most of each. Give me the courage to move forward with resolve and conviction of purpose. Remind me you are with me always.
While there are tough days ahead, reassure me you will sustain me in all I encounter. Allow those who I encounter to be patient with me and allow me to always be a reflection of your love.
Content my spirit but never allow me be content in my service to you. I pray all of this in the One who came to redeem each of us. Amen
With each new day lays the promise of opportunity. Allow me to grasp them as they come and make the most of each. Give me the courage to move forward with resolve and conviction of purpose. Remind me you are with me always.
While there are tough days ahead, reassure me you will sustain me in all I encounter. Allow those who I encounter to be patient with me and allow me to always be a reflection of your love.
Content my spirit but never allow me be content in my service to you. I pray all of this in the One who came to redeem each of us. Amen
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Today I pray
Dear God, you have given me the gift of another day. This day I find myself in a new environment. Thank you for allowing for a safe move and for those who assisted me.
Everyday I marvel and wonder at what this plan is you have for my life. Where I am today is certainly not by my own design. Allow me to be trusting of you and willing to continue to move forward on paths not travelled. Give me the courage to move forward in strength and resolve in serving where you call.
I pray you will continue to show me blessings and allow me to be a reflection of your love for me in all of those I encounter. In my struggles allow me to grow and give me compassion for my fellow man.
I pray all of this in the name of Jesus. Amen
Everyday I marvel and wonder at what this plan is you have for my life. Where I am today is certainly not by my own design. Allow me to be trusting of you and willing to continue to move forward on paths not travelled. Give me the courage to move forward in strength and resolve in serving where you call.
I pray you will continue to show me blessings and allow me to be a reflection of your love for me in all of those I encounter. In my struggles allow me to grow and give me compassion for my fellow man.
I pray all of this in the name of Jesus. Amen
Friday, August 28, 2009
Today I pray
To my God,
It has been several days since I last prayed to you in this way. This past week or so has been full of anxiety, frustration and impatience. I have found my way back to a very dark place which is full of loneliness and fatigue.
You know what is in my heart and my desire to serve you fully. I pray you will bring those things back to the surface and allow me to focus on your call. Allow me also to become more trusting of you and your plan. I have sat idly by waiting for action from you when I know you have given me the tools to create my own success.
Give me the courage to fail and the strength to move forward from failure to the success you have in store for me. Allow me the bounty of the seeds I have sown and more importantly to share the bounty with those who are in need.
Thank you to friends who are supportive without question or judgement. Give me the ability to be the same kind of friend.
Lord, I need your intercession in my life. I am asking you to more fully show me the opportunities I should be seeking. This is a time in my life where I thought I would never be, needing to be on the receiving rather than the giving end of assistance.
In trying times such as these help me to find some level of contentment with where I am in my life but do not allow me to become complacent or lazy. Keep me mindful that you are with me always no matter how dark it seems you are the light I am to cling. All of this I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
It has been several days since I last prayed to you in this way. This past week or so has been full of anxiety, frustration and impatience. I have found my way back to a very dark place which is full of loneliness and fatigue.
You know what is in my heart and my desire to serve you fully. I pray you will bring those things back to the surface and allow me to focus on your call. Allow me also to become more trusting of you and your plan. I have sat idly by waiting for action from you when I know you have given me the tools to create my own success.
Give me the courage to fail and the strength to move forward from failure to the success you have in store for me. Allow me the bounty of the seeds I have sown and more importantly to share the bounty with those who are in need.
Thank you to friends who are supportive without question or judgement. Give me the ability to be the same kind of friend.
Lord, I need your intercession in my life. I am asking you to more fully show me the opportunities I should be seeking. This is a time in my life where I thought I would never be, needing to be on the receiving rather than the giving end of assistance.
In trying times such as these help me to find some level of contentment with where I am in my life but do not allow me to become complacent or lazy. Keep me mindful that you are with me always no matter how dark it seems you are the light I am to cling. All of this I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, you contnue to place people in my life as reminders of your love for me. As I face the challenges and opportunities of each day these invididuals remind me you are with me. Whether they know or realize at the time they are truly a blessing in my life.
Thank you for them and for loving me. May I continue to be a reflections of this love to those I encounter. Bless this day and my work and give me the perserverance to keep moving forward even when the path becomes overwhelming.
I pray all of this in your name, Amen.
Thank you for them and for loving me. May I continue to be a reflections of this love to those I encounter. Bless this day and my work and give me the perserverance to keep moving forward even when the path becomes overwhelming.
I pray all of this in your name, Amen.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, we are in a world of arrogance and power grabbing, I pray order may restored to all of those in position of authority. Give courage to those who are working towards peaceful resolution to conflicts.
Allow those who are working to restore smaller government, putting control of economic decisions back in the private sector and who want to see individuals allowed to advance on their own merits to have their voices heard.
May we work to seek out these people to hold elected office so we may restore our economy and protect the interests of all people.
Give us courage in our daily lives to work towards bringing you to those who have no relationship. Allow us to show our love and consideration for even the most marginal in our society.
In addition Lord I pray you will allow me to work for the good of my fellow man and allow me to serve you in the ways you have called. All of this I pray in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen
Allow those who are working to restore smaller government, putting control of economic decisions back in the private sector and who want to see individuals allowed to advance on their own merits to have their voices heard.
May we work to seek out these people to hold elected office so we may restore our economy and protect the interests of all people.
Give us courage in our daily lives to work towards bringing you to those who have no relationship. Allow us to show our love and consideration for even the most marginal in our society.
In addition Lord I pray you will allow me to work for the good of my fellow man and allow me to serve you in the ways you have called. All of this I pray in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Today I pray
You have given each of this the ability to choose our own paths. In this freedom you have allowed us to fail and fall. It is in your unconditional love in which we must learn to trust.
As I continue to flounder in my own self-pity and try to rely on earthly solutions I pray I will learn to rely simply on the love you have for me. Give me the courage to rely on you and your love.
Help me to learn to be more like you. Blind to my own shortcomings which allow me to look for the faults of other. Help me to learn to love others as you love me.
Thank you for the gift of time. Allow me to use it to serve you by sharing all of those I encounter. In your Grace I pray. Amen
As I continue to flounder in my own self-pity and try to rely on earthly solutions I pray I will learn to rely simply on the love you have for me. Give me the courage to rely on you and your love.
Help me to learn to be more like you. Blind to my own shortcomings which allow me to look for the faults of other. Help me to learn to love others as you love me.
Thank you for the gift of time. Allow me to use it to serve you by sharing all of those I encounter. In your Grace I pray. Amen
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Today I pray
Dear God, On this day I find myself with many opportunites and challenges. Each a special gift from you. As I prepare to move I find my lifestyle changing again. For the first time in my life I will be living in an apartment.
This provides an opportunity to purge the clutter. Not only the material things but some of the emotional baggage which has held me back from honoring you. Allow me this time to clear a path to all of those things which get in the way of pursuing your call and plan for me.
In life change is ineveitble. What does not change is your love for me. Keep me mindful of that love and allow me to reflect it to all I encounter. In your name I pray. Amen
This provides an opportunity to purge the clutter. Not only the material things but some of the emotional baggage which has held me back from honoring you. Allow me this time to clear a path to all of those things which get in the way of pursuing your call and plan for me.
In life change is ineveitble. What does not change is your love for me. Keep me mindful of that love and allow me to reflect it to all I encounter. In your name I pray. Amen
Friday, August 14, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, The roller coaster continues. I feel times of extreme highs and then plummet to extreme lows. In keeping mindful of your plan for me I continue to listen for your guidance.
Give me the courage to face every challenge and every opportunity with conviction. remind me of your love and that I am not travelling alone on the journey. You are with me.
Keep me mindful also of all of those who are on similar paths. I pray they will be sustained by your love and be motivated by the gifts you have given them. Help them to find courage in knowing you walk with them. All of this I pray in my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Give me the courage to face every challenge and every opportunity with conviction. remind me of your love and that I am not travelling alone on the journey. You are with me.
Keep me mindful also of all of those who are on similar paths. I pray they will be sustained by your love and be motivated by the gifts you have given them. Help them to find courage in knowing you walk with them. All of this I pray in my Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Today I pray
For this day I give you thanks. For the many in this world who are in need for the basics of life I pray they will be lifted up and recognized by those who can assist them.
As nations and neighbors war I pray for a time of peace when the selfishness of man can be replaced with the love of a non-judgemental God. Give us courage to uphold those who are oppressed and feel defeated. Allow each of us to do what we can to improve the circumstances of others.
Make us more Christ-like in our daily lives. Remind us always of your love for us and help us to be a reflection of that love. In peace, Amen
As nations and neighbors war I pray for a time of peace when the selfishness of man can be replaced with the love of a non-judgemental God. Give us courage to uphold those who are oppressed and feel defeated. Allow each of us to do what we can to improve the circumstances of others.
Make us more Christ-like in our daily lives. Remind us always of your love for us and help us to be a reflection of that love. In peace, Amen
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, In these days of unrest and indecision I pray for you to intercede and give me directions. Guide me through and lead me again to the path you wish for me to travel.
Though the path may be lightly or never travelled make me bold in my pursuit of your plan for me. Give me the courage to step forward in faith, trusting you are with me.
Bring a sense of peace and contentment to my heart and at the same keep me diligent in answering your call and sharing your message of hope for the world. These things I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
Though the path may be lightly or never travelled make me bold in my pursuit of your plan for me. Give me the courage to step forward in faith, trusting you are with me.
Bring a sense of peace and contentment to my heart and at the same keep me diligent in answering your call and sharing your message of hope for the world. These things I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
Monday, August 10, 2009
Today I pray
A new week presents a long list of to-do's. I ask you Lord to guide me through the week and help me to be the most productive. Give me a clear mind and allow me to focus on those tasks which are most important.
Remind me there will be tasks which seem urgent but will get in the way of allowing me to do those things which are most important. In clarity allow me to be productive in my work.
Challenges will surely present themselves allow me the ability to hit them head on and put them in the proper perspective. Give me the energy to continue moving forward in my work. Allow me to alwasys rely on you for the guidance and support I need.
Thank you for my work and those your bring in contact with me. May I always be a relection of your love. Amen
Remind me there will be tasks which seem urgent but will get in the way of allowing me to do those things which are most important. In clarity allow me to be productive in my work.
Challenges will surely present themselves allow me the ability to hit them head on and put them in the proper perspective. Give me the energy to continue moving forward in my work. Allow me to alwasys rely on you for the guidance and support I need.
Thank you for my work and those your bring in contact with me. May I always be a relection of your love. Amen
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Today I pray
Lord, this is indeed a wonderful day. It is a way to reflect on the many gifts you have given. Especially the people you have put in my life. For they truly have been my salvation.
Reminding me you are with me always, to keep my chin up when things have been rough. They have been there to rejoice in my achievements and console me in my sorrows.
God, I ask you grant us patience as we discover more about your plan for us. Allow your will to remain the goal, as opposed to our own desires. May we continue to serve you in all we do and say. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen
Reminding me you are with me always, to keep my chin up when things have been rough. They have been there to rejoice in my achievements and console me in my sorrows.
God, I ask you grant us patience as we discover more about your plan for us. Allow your will to remain the goal, as opposed to our own desires. May we continue to serve you in all we do and say. We pray this in Jesus name. Amen
Friday, August 7, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father. You have given me the gift of another day. May I use it to bring glory to you in all I do.
In this time may I be productive in my work, kind in my words and a reflection of your love for me to all I encounter. Allow me to find fulfillment in my labor and to become re energized in my leisure.
Give me the courage to work through difficult circumstances and the patience to wait on you and your plan for my life. For I know you are the great architect and you will reveal all to me in your time.
Allow me to hear your voice above all others and to respond with passion and commitment to all you are asking me to do. I pray all of this in your name. Amen
In this time may I be productive in my work, kind in my words and a reflection of your love for me to all I encounter. Allow me to find fulfillment in my labor and to become re energized in my leisure.
Give me the courage to work through difficult circumstances and the patience to wait on you and your plan for my life. For I know you are the great architect and you will reveal all to me in your time.
Allow me to hear your voice above all others and to respond with passion and commitment to all you are asking me to do. I pray all of this in your name. Amen
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Today I pray
For this day and the blessing in it I give you thanks. For my work and the abilities and talents you have given me I am also thankful.
I ask for your continued blessings that I may continue to be a blessing to all of those I encounter. Give me the courage to do the right thing even when it is not the easy thing. Allow me to serve you in serving others.
Thank you for my family and my friends. Especially thank you for putting Susie in my life and for allowing our relationship to grow. In the days ahead may we grow more closely to each other as we grow in our relationship in you. All these things I pray in the risen Christ. Amen
I ask for your continued blessings that I may continue to be a blessing to all of those I encounter. Give me the courage to do the right thing even when it is not the easy thing. Allow me to serve you in serving others.
Thank you for my family and my friends. Especially thank you for putting Susie in my life and for allowing our relationship to grow. In the days ahead may we grow more closely to each other as we grow in our relationship in you. All these things I pray in the risen Christ. Amen
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
A prayer challenge
This week you are challenged to pray for the person you are least likely to pray. Allow God to work in you for this person. Please post your feelings after you have prayed for this person.
Today I pray
To my Heavenly Father I offer this prayer. For this day and the opportunities which exist, I give you thanks. Allow me to make the most of the gifts you have given to me and lift you up in all I say and do.
Give me the courage to do the right thing even when it isn't clear it is the right thing. Walk with me in my daily journey and guide me through in the times I feel I can go no further on my own.
Bring peace and comfort to those who are dying and those who are mourning the passing of loved ones. Surround them with your love and remind them of the great joy they shared with their loved one.
Please be with Susie today as she returns home. Thank you for making her a part of my life and allow us to grow in our relationship. May the love you have given us be reflected in our relationship and may it be shown to others as a gift from you. Amen
Give me the courage to do the right thing even when it isn't clear it is the right thing. Walk with me in my daily journey and guide me through in the times I feel I can go no further on my own.
Bring peace and comfort to those who are dying and those who are mourning the passing of loved ones. Surround them with your love and remind them of the great joy they shared with their loved one.
Please be with Susie today as she returns home. Thank you for making her a part of my life and allow us to grow in our relationship. May the love you have given us be reflected in our relationship and may it be shown to others as a gift from you. Amen
Monday, August 3, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, Thank you for a wonderful weekend of relaxation and time with my family. Thank you also for bringing Susie here safely and giving us time together and her a chance to meet those who are most important in my life.
For this day, I pray it will be filled with your presence and that we may utilize it to glorify you. Remind us often of those we can serve and help us to seek them out and share your message of love and forgiveness. All of these things I pray in the name of Christ. Amen
For this day, I pray it will be filled with your presence and that we may utilize it to glorify you. Remind us often of those we can serve and help us to seek them out and share your message of love and forgiveness. All of these things I pray in the name of Christ. Amen
Friday, July 31, 2009
Today I pray
A new day, new opportunites and a time for creating new relationships. Today Susie comes to meet my family. Lord, it is our belief you had a large hand in bringing us together and for it we are truly grateful.
I pray for Susie's safe travels and am excited about the time you have given us to be together. Continue to bless our relationship. As we look for each other for love and support may it always be based in our love for you.
Allow our relationship to grow and deepen as we learn more about each other and how you wish our relationship to be. Grant us happiness. God I am grateful for you bringing her into my life and am looking forward to our time together. Amen
I pray for Susie's safe travels and am excited about the time you have given us to be together. Continue to bless our relationship. As we look for each other for love and support may it always be based in our love for you.
Allow our relationship to grow and deepen as we learn more about each other and how you wish our relationship to be. Grant us happiness. God I am grateful for you bringing her into my life and am looking forward to our time together. Amen
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Today I pray
I have awoken to the blessing of a new day. A day in which I have the opportunity to live to it's fullest. A day for work and preparation, a day to seek out and seize the gifts in which it holds.
Give me the courage to embrace all you have provided to me and to utilize all of my gifts in your service. Strengthen me in my resolve to serve you and allow me to hear more clearly your call for me.
This day is a gift and for that I give you thanks with a grateful...Amen.
Give me the courage to embrace all you have provided to me and to utilize all of my gifts in your service. Strengthen me in my resolve to serve you and allow me to hear more clearly your call for me.
This day is a gift and for that I give you thanks with a grateful...Amen.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Today I pray
Lord, Once again you have proven good things come in your time. While patience is not my long suit, I must learn to wait on you.
Thank you for the blessing you give and thank you for days in which I am given to glorify you. I also thank you for this prayer blog. May it be used as a tool to share the power of prayer with those who read.
Give me the gifts of an open mind and an open heart and allow me to utilize them in carrying out your call for me. Bless those who read this prayer and give them the courage to step out in faith.
All of this I pray in the risen Christ. Amen
Thank you for the blessing you give and thank you for days in which I am given to glorify you. I also thank you for this prayer blog. May it be used as a tool to share the power of prayer with those who read.
Give me the gifts of an open mind and an open heart and allow me to utilize them in carrying out your call for me. Bless those who read this prayer and give them the courage to step out in faith.
All of this I pray in the risen Christ. Amen
Monday, July 27, 2009
Today I pray
Dear God, What an amazing day. I have had time to reflect on the magnificence of your creation. Thank you for allowing me to see so much of your amazing world and for the creativity you have given me. It truly is a beautiful world and I feel privileged to be able to capture some of it photographically.
You have given me so many gifts. I ask you lead me in using them to my full potential in service to you. Allow me to share my gifts with those I encounter and help them to find the full value of their gifts. I pray all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen
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You have given me so many gifts. I ask you lead me in using them to my full potential in service to you. Allow me to share my gifts with those I encounter and help them to find the full value of their gifts. I pray all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
A Prayer for the Ephesians and for us
Ephesians 3:14-21
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Today I pray
To my God, In days like this it is hard to find much to be grateful. However, I know it is in these such days which we are able to measure true blessings in our lives. Even when my frustrations are high and I tire of relying on my faith I know I must be patient.
My strong belief is you have purpose for me and you will reveal it in due time. The day will come when I will look back at this part of my life and recognize why I was here. For today it is sometimes hard to understand but I continue to trust in you.
Thank you for remaining in my life and allow me to never wander far from your love for me. Help me to be a blessing to those I encounter and always a reflection of your love. Amen
My strong belief is you have purpose for me and you will reveal it in due time. The day will come when I will look back at this part of my life and recognize why I was here. For today it is sometimes hard to understand but I continue to trust in you.
Thank you for remaining in my life and allow me to never wander far from your love for me. Help me to be a blessing to those I encounter and always a reflection of your love. Amen
Today I pray
On this Saturday morning I reflect on the past week thank you for the work you have given me and for the ability to meet these tasks. I pray for the work still available to me which motivates me to a bright future.
Allow me today to enjoy some leisure and allow me also to refuel my body, mind, and spirit so I can fully engage into my work next week.
Give me patience for the potential work which still is pending. I pray these clients will see the value in the services I provide and and they will make the decisions which are right for them and their companies.
Give me a positive attitude even when expectations are not met and remind me my life exists on your time and your plan. In that knowledge give me comfort.
I pray all of this in you God and in your son who taught us all the understanding of your plan. Amen
Allow me today to enjoy some leisure and allow me also to refuel my body, mind, and spirit so I can fully engage into my work next week.
Give me patience for the potential work which still is pending. I pray these clients will see the value in the services I provide and and they will make the decisions which are right for them and their companies.
Give me a positive attitude even when expectations are not met and remind me my life exists on your time and your plan. In that knowledge give me comfort.
I pray all of this in you God and in your son who taught us all the understanding of your plan. Amen
Friday, July 24, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, today provides yet more opportunity for me to serve you. Open my eyes to this service. Give me courage and conviction to do the things you ask. Keep me aware of these opportunities.
Bless my work and those I come in contact. May they and I find our spirits uplifted by our interaction. Continue to guide me on the path you have asked me to follow. Though it may difficult and confusing, reassure me to it's purpose in serving you.
Thank you God for this day and for all of the blessing you have given me. I pray these things in the name of the risen Christ, Jesus. Amen
Bless my work and those I come in contact. May they and I find our spirits uplifted by our interaction. Continue to guide me on the path you have asked me to follow. Though it may difficult and confusing, reassure me to it's purpose in serving you.
Thank you God for this day and for all of the blessing you have given me. I pray these things in the name of the risen Christ, Jesus. Amen
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Today I pray
Gracious God, today I thank you for friends who are willing to listen and offer perspective on my work. They are truly a gift to me and for that I am grateful.
I pray for your blessing on my work and on those I encounter. My my life be a reflection of your love for me. Give me courage to move forward in following your call.
Be with those who are in need and provide them with the assurance you are with them, even in times of sorrow and loss.
Allow me to sleep well and awaken to a new day refreshed and ready to work in your service. To you all these things I pray. Amen
I pray for your blessing on my work and on those I encounter. My my life be a reflection of your love for me. Give me courage to move forward in following your call.
Be with those who are in need and provide them with the assurance you are with them, even in times of sorrow and loss.
Allow me to sleep well and awaken to a new day refreshed and ready to work in your service. To you all these things I pray. Amen
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Today I pray
Today has been a gift for which I am truly thankful. Many things have brought perspective to my future. God, you are indeed alive and working in my life. Allow me to reflect your love for me in my interactions with all of those I come in contact. Give me the courage to reach out to others who need to know of you.
I pray for those who may feel alone or defenseless in a world which neglects and abuses. May they find compassion and protection. Every day you give me is a gift. Allow me to use it to your glory. I pray all of this in your name. Amen
I pray for those who may feel alone or defenseless in a world which neglects and abuses. May they find compassion and protection. Every day you give me is a gift. Allow me to use it to your glory. I pray all of this in your name. Amen
Monday, July 20, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, As I come to the end of another day I give you thanks for it's many blessings. Thank you for my work which challenges and fulfills me. Thank you also for my friends and the people who care for me who motivate me and keep me grounded.
I pray too for all of those who are in need that you will help them find hope and a way out of their current circumstances. Give me courage to be and advocate for change which will benefit these people. Allow me to serve you through my service to others.
Grant me peace and a restful night so I may give tomorrow the full measure of my effort and praise you through my work and interactions with others. Amen
I pray too for all of those who are in need that you will help them find hope and a way out of their current circumstances. Give me courage to be and advocate for change which will benefit these people. Allow me to serve you through my service to others.
Grant me peace and a restful night so I may give tomorrow the full measure of my effort and praise you through my work and interactions with others. Amen
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Today I pray
God, thank you for a terrific day. You continue to prove your presence in my life. The time with my kids was great. Thank you too for allowing me to be a blessing to those I encounter.
Continue to push me to be the person you are calling me to be. Give me the courage of my convictions and allow me to always remember you are in my life.
I pray for the many who are homeless and/or alone that they may find comfort in you. For those who do not have a relationship with you, I pray they will be drawn to you through the love of others.
In the week to come help me to be productive in my work, rested from my leisure and encouraged by my faith. All these things I pray in Christ my saviour. Amen
Continue to push me to be the person you are calling me to be. Give me the courage of my convictions and allow me to always remember you are in my life.
I pray for the many who are homeless and/or alone that they may find comfort in you. For those who do not have a relationship with you, I pray they will be drawn to you through the love of others.
In the week to come help me to be productive in my work, rested from my leisure and encouraged by my faith. All these things I pray in Christ my saviour. Amen
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Today I pray
The bounty of your love is revealed in the caring of friends. This day, Oh God, I offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the people you have placed in my life.
There are those who show me unconditional love, those who keep me grounded when I may try to reach too far. I also thank you for those people who are here to teach me patience and consideration. Thank you for those who may not love or even like me. It is those people which build my character.
I pray for those who are hurting in their own ways that they will come to recognize you and embrace your love. May you use me as an instrument of your love. Allow me to be a reflection of Christ to all I encounter not for my glory but for their needs.
God, for every gift you have given me I am thankful. I would ask you allow me to use it to the full measure of my ability and in me people will see you.
Thank you for this day which affords new opportunities and new challenges. May I use this day fully in your service.
I pray all of thees things in my saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
There are those who show me unconditional love, those who keep me grounded when I may try to reach too far. I also thank you for those people who are here to teach me patience and consideration. Thank you for those who may not love or even like me. It is those people which build my character.
I pray for those who are hurting in their own ways that they will come to recognize you and embrace your love. May you use me as an instrument of your love. Allow me to be a reflection of Christ to all I encounter not for my glory but for their needs.
God, for every gift you have given me I am thankful. I would ask you allow me to use it to the full measure of my ability and in me people will see you.
Thank you for this day which affords new opportunities and new challenges. May I use this day fully in your service.
I pray all of thees things in my saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Today I pray
Dear God, this day has been one of promise and for this I am thankful. I pray for all of those who are facing economic hardships. May this time be one of reflection and allows us a chance to turn closer to you. Give us comfort and confidence in the future you have planned for each of us. Settle our hearts as we put our trust in you and your plan for our lives.
Give us courage to reach out to those who are in need. Allow us to use our gifts fully in service to our fellow man as a reflection of your presence in our lives. Remind us you are in all things and when times are dark and difficult you are still with us.
In the days ahead give us confidence in the hope which resides with you and was manifested in the resurrection of Jesus.
All these things we pray. Amen
Give us courage to reach out to those who are in need. Allow us to use our gifts fully in service to our fellow man as a reflection of your presence in our lives. Remind us you are in all things and when times are dark and difficult you are still with us.
In the days ahead give us confidence in the hope which resides with you and was manifested in the resurrection of Jesus.
All these things we pray. Amen
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Today I pray
For this day I offer many thanks. I thank you for providing me with opportunities and allowing me to ponder the wonders of your world. Thanks also for wonderful friends who offer encouragement and understanding when things are tough. I am grateful for a day of productivity in my work and pray you will always be with me and my life may always be centered for you.
Lord I ask your blessing on all of those who have needs that they will find comfort and peace in your loving embrace. Give them courage to move forward and never doubt your love for them. All of this in Christs name. Amen
Lord I ask your blessing on all of those who have needs that they will find comfort and peace in your loving embrace. Give them courage to move forward and never doubt your love for them. All of this in Christs name. Amen
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
To An Unseen Friend by Og Mandino
This is one of my favorite prayers. I enjoy sharing it when I teach and now with you.
Prayer to an Unseen Friend
My special friend, thank you for listening to me. You know how hard I am trying to fulfill your faith in me.
Thank You, also for the place in which I dwell. Let neither work nor play, no matter how satisfying or glorious, ever separate me for long from my precious family.
Teach me how to play the game of life with fairness, courage, fortitude and confidence.
Provide me with a few friends who understand me and yet remain my friends.
Allow me a forgiving heart and a mind unafraid to travel though the trail may not be marked.
Give me a sense of humor and a little leisure with nothing to do.
Help me to strive for the highest legitimate reward of merit, ambition and opportunity, and yet never allow me to forget to extend a kindly, helping hand to others who need encouragement and assistance.
Provide me with the strength to encounter whatever is to come, that I be brave in peril, constant in tribulation, temperate in anger and always prepared for any change of fortune.
Enable me to give a smile instead of a frown, a kindly word instead of harshness and bitterness.
Make me sympathetic to the grief of others, realizing that there are hidden woes in every life, no matter how exalted.
Keep me forever serene in every activity of life, neither unduly boastful nor given to the more serious sin of self-depreciation.
In sorrow, may my soul be uplifted, by the thought that if there were no shadow, there would be no sunshine.
In failure, preserve my faith.
In success, keep me humble.
Steady me to do the full share of my work, and more, as well as I can, and when that is done, stop me, pay me what wages Thou wilt, and permit me to say, from a loving heart...
A grateful Amen
-Og Mandino
Prayer to an Unseen Friend
My special friend, thank you for listening to me. You know how hard I am trying to fulfill your faith in me.
Thank You, also for the place in which I dwell. Let neither work nor play, no matter how satisfying or glorious, ever separate me for long from my precious family.
Teach me how to play the game of life with fairness, courage, fortitude and confidence.
Provide me with a few friends who understand me and yet remain my friends.
Allow me a forgiving heart and a mind unafraid to travel though the trail may not be marked.
Give me a sense of humor and a little leisure with nothing to do.
Help me to strive for the highest legitimate reward of merit, ambition and opportunity, and yet never allow me to forget to extend a kindly, helping hand to others who need encouragement and assistance.
Provide me with the strength to encounter whatever is to come, that I be brave in peril, constant in tribulation, temperate in anger and always prepared for any change of fortune.
Enable me to give a smile instead of a frown, a kindly word instead of harshness and bitterness.
Make me sympathetic to the grief of others, realizing that there are hidden woes in every life, no matter how exalted.
Keep me forever serene in every activity of life, neither unduly boastful nor given to the more serious sin of self-depreciation.
In sorrow, may my soul be uplifted, by the thought that if there were no shadow, there would be no sunshine.
In failure, preserve my faith.
In success, keep me humble.
Steady me to do the full share of my work, and more, as well as I can, and when that is done, stop me, pay me what wages Thou wilt, and permit me to say, from a loving heart...
A grateful Amen
-Og Mandino
Today I pray
Gracious God. For this day for which I continue to seek clarity I thank you. For every struggle and every challenge I thank you. For the knowledge I gain from these struggles and challenges I thank you. Give me courage to follow your guidance and peace in knowing you are with me every step of the way. Amen
Monday, July 13, 2009
Today I pray
Lord God, Today I pray for patience and perseverance. Quiet me to listen to your voice and observant enough to know through whom you are speaking. Give me the courage to make difficult decisions. Steady me when I stumble and sustain me when the path becomes difficult. Make me a blessing to those I encounter and uphold me always. In your magnificent grace. Amen
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Today I pray
Heavenly Father, for this day, I thank you. For save travel home, I thank you. For a future riddled with uncertainty, I thank you. For today, given as a gift that I may live it fully and fulfill my purpose, I thank you.
Give me the courage to step into the unknown and know where I may find darkness you are the light. Make me a servant of your call for me and a willing contributor to sharing your grace with all those I encounter.
Amen
Give me the courage to step into the unknown and know where I may find darkness you are the light. Make me a servant of your call for me and a willing contributor to sharing your grace with all those I encounter.
Amen
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Request prayer
What is happening in your life. Share your joys, concerns, hurts, sorrows, needs and allow us to pray for you.
Become a Prayer Partner
We would like to invite you to be an ITS Prayer Partner. Whether you have ten minutes a day or ten minutes of month we would encourage you to become involved.
How this will work is those needing prayer will make a request on the blog. As a prayer partner we will ask you to lift those requests in prayer. You can pray in the way which you are most comfortable, silently, out loud, in a prayer group, or posted on the blog.
The one thing we ask is you make a post that you lifted the request in prayer.
There is something amazing in realizing the power of prayer either in offering or receiving prayers for those we may or may not know.
How this will work is those needing prayer will make a request on the blog. As a prayer partner we will ask you to lift those requests in prayer. You can pray in the way which you are most comfortable, silently, out loud, in a prayer group, or posted on the blog.
The one thing we ask is you make a post that you lifted the request in prayer.
There is something amazing in realizing the power of prayer either in offering or receiving prayers for those we may or may not know.
Welcome to all of my friends
If you are here you have discovered my newest on-line blog. The purpose is to empower individuals through prayer. This is an extension of God's call for my life.
Prayer—what a powerful, wonderful gift God has given to us. Recently I was returning from a six weeks in the northwest part of the United States. Twenty-seven hours behind the wheel gives a lot of time to reflect and discern the things happening in one’s life.
To be honest, I was feeling pretty down. The first leg of my speaking tour had not been as successful as I had hoped. After five wonderful weeks I was leaving Susie and knew it would be several more weeks before we would be together again.
I was heading home to much uncertainty. The divorce is not yet final, my house lease was ending in a few short weeks and I needed to really reassess my business and most importantly, exactly where God wanted me to be in my life and in my work.
After wallowing in a time of self-pity and anger I realized it wasn’t about me, my life or my dreams. It was about following completely God’s purpose for me. As always God brought some light and vision to me. It became apparent that the focus of my life should not be on me but on serving the needs of others.
In thinking about how best to serve this call I have started this blog as a place where those in need of prayer can ask and know there are others who will lift them up in prayer.
The cool thing about prayer is there is no special language or words we need to know or say. God already knows what is in our hearts and where we need him to be. Prayer can be as simple as a reflection of your heart and your thoughts. It can be a conscious dialog with God. It can be a quiet time or shouts of acclamation. God hears all of our prayers. No matter how insignificant or how deep. He is there for us.
My God is my God. For me he has manifested through Jesus Christ and resides in my through the Holy Spirit. There was no rebirth or spectacular transformation in my life. God came to me through baptism. As a called child of God, I was brought to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. I did not have to earn this right. Christ did that for me on the cross.
I have always struggled to push my beliefs off on others. If you have God in your life it is up to you to determine how best you can serve him. Man-made rules about God and how and who can receive salvation make me crazy.
With all of this in mind my desire is to help others find the freedom to pray for others who have needs, joys, heartaches, successes, failures and just need another voice to lift them up to God.This page is very much a work in progress and my hope is it will evolve as a place for anyone seeking or wanting to give prayer to do so.
Prayer—what a powerful, wonderful gift God has given to us. Recently I was returning from a six weeks in the northwest part of the United States. Twenty-seven hours behind the wheel gives a lot of time to reflect and discern the things happening in one’s life.
To be honest, I was feeling pretty down. The first leg of my speaking tour had not been as successful as I had hoped. After five wonderful weeks I was leaving Susie and knew it would be several more weeks before we would be together again.
I was heading home to much uncertainty. The divorce is not yet final, my house lease was ending in a few short weeks and I needed to really reassess my business and most importantly, exactly where God wanted me to be in my life and in my work.
After wallowing in a time of self-pity and anger I realized it wasn’t about me, my life or my dreams. It was about following completely God’s purpose for me. As always God brought some light and vision to me. It became apparent that the focus of my life should not be on me but on serving the needs of others.
In thinking about how best to serve this call I have started this blog as a place where those in need of prayer can ask and know there are others who will lift them up in prayer.
The cool thing about prayer is there is no special language or words we need to know or say. God already knows what is in our hearts and where we need him to be. Prayer can be as simple as a reflection of your heart and your thoughts. It can be a conscious dialog with God. It can be a quiet time or shouts of acclamation. God hears all of our prayers. No matter how insignificant or how deep. He is there for us.
My God is my God. For me he has manifested through Jesus Christ and resides in my through the Holy Spirit. There was no rebirth or spectacular transformation in my life. God came to me through baptism. As a called child of God, I was brought to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. I did not have to earn this right. Christ did that for me on the cross.
I have always struggled to push my beliefs off on others. If you have God in your life it is up to you to determine how best you can serve him. Man-made rules about God and how and who can receive salvation make me crazy.
With all of this in mind my desire is to help others find the freedom to pray for others who have needs, joys, heartaches, successes, failures and just need another voice to lift them up to God.This page is very much a work in progress and my hope is it will evolve as a place for anyone seeking or wanting to give prayer to do so.
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