John 14:16

John 14:16 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

If you are comfortable in your own skin, then your mind will be set on earthly things, but if you live by the Spirit, then you can know what the Spirit teaches you (Rom. 8:5).

Lord, You are present even when I'm not cognizant of You. There is an invisible spiritual world that I can't see and so don't pay much mind to. But I want to set my mind on You, and "live by the Spirit." I want to know what the Spirit of Truth has to teach me.

I pray for Paul and his family, and I pray that I would see him as You see him--your child who You love. He is rude and disobedient, but it's clear that lack of focus and negative thoughts are often out of our control. He's already been diagnosed, so I know this is true in his case. AND HE IS YOURS, AND YOU LOVE HIM. Lord, I pray for this little boy, that his parents would step in and find a way to raise him up. I pray that He will learn about You, and how to walk with You. But mostly I have to pray for myself and my own heart, that You would warm me to his situation, and that I would look on the class with fresh eyes. I want to be a good teacher to the 5th graders. I want them to learn all about You. I pray that You would guide me in this.

I pray for Lily, as she prepares to audition for a part in 101 Dalmatians. I pray that she will have confidence and enthusiasm and not be nervous. I also pray that You would guide her in the direction that You want her to go in. She is Your child, Lord, and You have plans for her. Show me how to accept Your path for her--and enlighten me. How can I help her? She is Your precious gift to me, and I love, love, love her. Show me how I might serve You by raising her.

I pray for Isabel, who is in a good place right now. Thank You Lord! I pray for a good fifth grade year and that she will take risks and grow. I pray for her birthday party. I pray for her friendships, especially the fraught one with Finn.

I pray for Lee. Thank You for the lift the Zoloft has given him. Lord, I'm fumbling in the dark as usual, not knowing what to expect next. But I pray that You would nudge me to find ways to love him well.