John 7:38

Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.
John 7:38

Lord, I thirst for this living water. I long to know You and to feel Your presence with me. I pray that You would draw me ever closer.

I pray for Lee today, that You would continue to bless him at work, and that he would see You in those blessings.

I pray for Isabel, who is growing up and away from me. I love her so, so much Lord. I know You love her even more than I do. I pray for her to hold fast to what she's learned about You. I pray that she won't feel resentful of the "gossip girls," but that she will come to see them as Your children, in need of love and guidance. I pray that You will draw her in, please give her an interest in reading about You. I pray that You will use me to fill her mind with thoughts of You. Show me how to do this!

I pray for Lily, who is precious to me. I pray for her to grow into a spiritually mature young woman who knows and loves You. I pray that You will bring friends into her life who know You, and that You will give me the words to say to her to show her how loving You are, and how present and real.

I pray for words for Your book. Lord, Lee needs to know that I'm progressing, and that he won't be carrying the financial burden all by himself forever. I don't know what to tell him. I trust in You, Lord. You know that I want (almost more than anything) to write this book, and to have it be a success. I want this book to glorify You, and to lead young people to seek You. I want my own children to grow up and read it, and to be influenced by it. Lord, it is Your book, though. Whatever Your plans may be, I am yours. I want only to obey You, and to find Your will and do it. If this is not Your will, please let me know. I am moving forward, but I don't want this to be a vanity project. It's for You. It's by You and for You. Lord, strip me of thoughts of my own self. I want this book to be for You and for others, that they will come to see You for who You are--the source of love.

In Your son's name I pray,

Amen