Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. — Psalm 90:14
Lord, I want to be satisfied with Your unfailing love! I want to sing for joy and be glad! I pray that You'll enter into me today and show me how.
I thank and praise You for a good lunch with Dad yesterday. I pray for Dad, for his pain, and that You would draw him ever closer to You.
I pray to You for my sweet Lily. You've calmed my spirit about her. She came home and said that Mrs. Love told her she thought she belonged in Target. I pray that You would continue to help me to keep my eyes on You. You are on Your throne, in charge of Lily, and Mrs. Love and the Target teachers and Tritt. You have plans, and I can trust those plans. I will not complain, but will trust Your plans.
I pray for Isabel, that You would soothe the hard feelings between her and Hannah next door. I pray that Isabel would learn to cherish the people around her, and to learn from them. I pray that You would fill her with Your spirit to love others. And that others would learn from her!
I pray for Your book. Thank You for guiding me forward! I want to keep going! I want Your book to be Yours. I pray that the book would continue to flow out of me. I pray that You would remove my false motives, any pride and selfishness, and that this book would be Yours.
I need You for this.
I am nothing, but in You I am everything, I am important and good.
I pray for strength and wisdom, and that You would show me what You have for me to do, and that You will strengthen me to do it.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
2 Corinthians 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. — 2 Corinthians 5:21
Lord God Almighty,
I come to You on Lily's behalf. You who made the earth and everything on it, You the source of all power and wisdom and every perfect gift. I come to You and ask for Your blessing upon Lily. I told Lee yesterday that she needs a win. And my throat practically constricted in my need and longing for her. In my empathy for my sweet, delightful, precious Lily.
I pray that Lily can do all things through Christ who strengthens her. I pray that she will take the Target test, and that she will ace it and get it. I ask You this, as You sit on Your throne, knowing that You love her, and that You love me. Knowing that from Your love You ordain all things for us, for Lily. I pray this for her, and I pray that You would show me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I can raise her up as Your child, and I can put my trust in You.
I pray that Lily will take the Target test and ace it, and do it through Christ who strengthens her.
I pray for my lunch today with Dad. I can do all things through Christ, who loved me so much He died for me, so that in Him I might become righteous, have the fullness of all the righteousness of God. I don't feel it now, but I have it in heaven, when I stand before You. I pray for Your spirit. Please send me Your spirit.
I pray for Your book. I can write it for You, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord God Almighty,
I come to You on Lily's behalf. You who made the earth and everything on it, You the source of all power and wisdom and every perfect gift. I come to You and ask for Your blessing upon Lily. I told Lee yesterday that she needs a win. And my throat practically constricted in my need and longing for her. In my empathy for my sweet, delightful, precious Lily.
I pray that Lily can do all things through Christ who strengthens her. I pray that she will take the Target test, and that she will ace it and get it. I ask You this, as You sit on Your throne, knowing that You love her, and that You love me. Knowing that from Your love You ordain all things for us, for Lily. I pray this for her, and I pray that You would show me that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I can raise her up as Your child, and I can put my trust in You.
I pray that Lily will take the Target test and ace it, and do it through Christ who strengthens her.
I pray for my lunch today with Dad. I can do all things through Christ, who loved me so much He died for me, so that in Him I might become righteous, have the fullness of all the righteousness of God. I don't feel it now, but I have it in heaven, when I stand before You. I pray for Your spirit. Please send me Your spirit.
I pray for Your book. I can write it for You, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Psalm 27:14
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!
Lord, I think of You on Your throne, and of the sacrifice that Jesus made for me, and I feel unworthy and small. But this verse today shows Your merciful side, and also Your enthusiastic love for Your people.
Lord, I let my heart take courage, despite my own failings. You are FOR me, and You ask that I trust You and wait on You for my needs.
I have a lot of things to ask for. I pray that You will have pity on me, because You are in charge and in control, and I can't offer up a laundry list and expect You to check the items off. I list my requests to You, because I know without You they are futile. Only through Your will can they happen. Only through Jesus Christ can I glimpse Your power and sovereignty.
I pray for Lee, who is unsure of his new role at work. I pray first of all for his stress level, that You would calm and reassure him, and give him the sense that all is well, because You are with him. I pray that as each challenge arises, he would pause and ask for Your direction. One foot in front of the next, one meeting before the next. This is so hard to do, but with You all things are possible. I pray that You would protect his job, and that Sherry and all the higher ups would look favorably upon Lee.
I pray for Isabel, in case she went on the announcements today. I pray for confidence and love. I praise You for the positive response to her newspaper! I prayed, You answered!
For Isabel, I pray that You would show her the love around her. I pray for a spirit and attitude of warmth towards others, and mercy, and that she would see the good in the people around her. I pray that she would see the good in herself, too. I pray that You would show me how to model that for her, and how to direct her when she's not feeling loving.
For Lily, who is SO excited about her opportunity to be in Target. Lord, You know what's best for Lily. You know already whether or not she will get into Target. I don't know. I only know that I see a very excited and hopeful little girl. Lord, please direct me in how to encourage her, no matter what the outcome. You have great things in store for her, BIG things, but I don't know Your timing, and I don't know if getting into Target is part of that plan. Lord, please help me to know how to handle whatever the news is on this. And of course I pray that You will be with her while she takes the assessment, and that she will rock it.
I pray for Mom. I pray for miraculous healing of her high blood pressure and her vision issues. I pray for her body to be as strong as one can be at age 67. I pray for a healthy, long life and a positive spirit. I pray that You would show me how to serve her better.
I pray for both Mom and Dad, that You would draw them to Yourself.
I pray for their time that they spend with my girls on Monday and Tuesday, that they would find enjoyable things to do, and that the time together would be fruitful.
I pray for Your book, Lord. Please show me what's next in Chapter 26!
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord, I think of You on Your throne, and of the sacrifice that Jesus made for me, and I feel unworthy and small. But this verse today shows Your merciful side, and also Your enthusiastic love for Your people.
Lord, I let my heart take courage, despite my own failings. You are FOR me, and You ask that I trust You and wait on You for my needs.
I have a lot of things to ask for. I pray that You will have pity on me, because You are in charge and in control, and I can't offer up a laundry list and expect You to check the items off. I list my requests to You, because I know without You they are futile. Only through Your will can they happen. Only through Jesus Christ can I glimpse Your power and sovereignty.
I pray for Lee, who is unsure of his new role at work. I pray first of all for his stress level, that You would calm and reassure him, and give him the sense that all is well, because You are with him. I pray that as each challenge arises, he would pause and ask for Your direction. One foot in front of the next, one meeting before the next. This is so hard to do, but with You all things are possible. I pray that You would protect his job, and that Sherry and all the higher ups would look favorably upon Lee.
I pray for Isabel, in case she went on the announcements today. I pray for confidence and love. I praise You for the positive response to her newspaper! I prayed, You answered!
For Isabel, I pray that You would show her the love around her. I pray for a spirit and attitude of warmth towards others, and mercy, and that she would see the good in the people around her. I pray that she would see the good in herself, too. I pray that You would show me how to model that for her, and how to direct her when she's not feeling loving.
For Lily, who is SO excited about her opportunity to be in Target. Lord, You know what's best for Lily. You know already whether or not she will get into Target. I don't know. I only know that I see a very excited and hopeful little girl. Lord, please direct me in how to encourage her, no matter what the outcome. You have great things in store for her, BIG things, but I don't know Your timing, and I don't know if getting into Target is part of that plan. Lord, please help me to know how to handle whatever the news is on this. And of course I pray that You will be with her while she takes the assessment, and that she will rock it.
I pray for Mom. I pray for miraculous healing of her high blood pressure and her vision issues. I pray for her body to be as strong as one can be at age 67. I pray for a healthy, long life and a positive spirit. I pray that You would show me how to serve her better.
I pray for both Mom and Dad, that You would draw them to Yourself.
I pray for their time that they spend with my girls on Monday and Tuesday, that they would find enjoyable things to do, and that the time together would be fruitful.
I pray for Your book, Lord. Please show me what's next in Chapter 26!
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
psalm 97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.
Lord, I praise You today for the wonderful reception Isabel got for her class newspaper. I prayed to You about this newspaper. Obviously it was within Your will to give this blessing. All good things come from You. I am always before You, asking and receiving. You are the source of all that's good and helpful and wise.
I pray for her time on the announcements, that she would not be nervous. I pray that she would have confidence, and that she will feel You with her. You are always with her.
It's in this spirit of praise and expectancy that I continue to rest in You as I pray for Lily and her situation with Target. Thank You, Lord, for the multiplication facts Power Point, which I suggested but which she did all by herself. I continue to pray to You, the source of power and knowledge, on Lily's behalf. If You see that she will grow from being in Target, please grant her wish to be in it.
Lord, I pray for Lee and all the issues he faces at work. I pray for Your blessings upon him. I am not the best wife to him. Please forgive me and give me a renewed sense of how I can help.
I pray Joshua 1:8 for Lily and Isabel: Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Lord, I pray that You'll show me how to interest my girls in Your word. I pray for them, that they would meditate on it day and night. I pray that they would be prosperous and successful, by following You.
I pray for Your book, Lord. I depend on You. I write this book in prayerful dependence on You. Slow me down, make me listen. What do you have to tell me? What truths are You offering in Chapter 26? Lord, please show me just what I'm supposed to write. Take away my false motives, pride and arrogance, which set me up to fail. I want to want what You want. I can't do this on my own, but only with Your help. I pray that You would lead me onward as I write this book, to understand You more and to love You ever more deeply.
I want to write what You have for me to write.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord, I praise You today for the wonderful reception Isabel got for her class newspaper. I prayed to You about this newspaper. Obviously it was within Your will to give this blessing. All good things come from You. I am always before You, asking and receiving. You are the source of all that's good and helpful and wise.
I pray for her time on the announcements, that she would not be nervous. I pray that she would have confidence, and that she will feel You with her. You are always with her.
It's in this spirit of praise and expectancy that I continue to rest in You as I pray for Lily and her situation with Target. Thank You, Lord, for the multiplication facts Power Point, which I suggested but which she did all by herself. I continue to pray to You, the source of power and knowledge, on Lily's behalf. If You see that she will grow from being in Target, please grant her wish to be in it.
Lord, I pray for Lee and all the issues he faces at work. I pray for Your blessings upon him. I am not the best wife to him. Please forgive me and give me a renewed sense of how I can help.
I pray Joshua 1:8 for Lily and Isabel: Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Lord, I pray that You'll show me how to interest my girls in Your word. I pray for them, that they would meditate on it day and night. I pray that they would be prosperous and successful, by following You.
I pray for Your book, Lord. I depend on You. I write this book in prayerful dependence on You. Slow me down, make me listen. What do you have to tell me? What truths are You offering in Chapter 26? Lord, please show me just what I'm supposed to write. Take away my false motives, pride and arrogance, which set me up to fail. I want to want what You want. I can't do this on my own, but only with Your help. I pray that You would lead me onward as I write this book, to understand You more and to love You ever more deeply.
I want to write what You have for me to write.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
2 Timothy 1:12
I am suffering ... Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.
I pray that I will remember today who You are, the King on the throne of Heaven, the source of all wisdom and power and mercy. I pray that You will have pity on me, have mercy on me, a sinner, and soften my heart, and help me to be more like Your Son.
I pray for my BSF class today: Ryder, Joshua, Cale, Charlie, Peyton, Victor, Howie, Elizabeth, Savannah, London, Holly, Katie, and the last one I've left out!
I pray for Your protection over our classroom. I pray for a heart of love and patience for all the children. I pray that You would fill me with Your spirit and empty me of myself.
I pray for Isabel today at Starbase, that You would show her love around her, and enable her to respond in kind. I pray for her newspaper, that it would flourish, and that Mrs. Lupiani would spend time with Isabel going over it.
Lord, I pray that I would be Your obedient child who serves the 101 Dalmatians team with love and enthusiasm.
I pray for the 101 Dalmatians production in general, and for Mrs. Yunek specifically, that the musical would bring the children together and not divide them into who's more important. I pray that the children will learn that this is a group production, and that we are all worthy in Your sight. Lord, show me how to communicate this to Lily.
I pray for Lily today as she gives her Power Point presentation, that You would bless her with confidence, and I pray that she will get into Target if that's what's right for her. I pray for a spirit of acceptance if that's not the plan You have for her.
I pray for Your book, Lord, please show me the way forward.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
I pray that I will remember today who You are, the King on the throne of Heaven, the source of all wisdom and power and mercy. I pray that You will have pity on me, have mercy on me, a sinner, and soften my heart, and help me to be more like Your Son.
I pray for my BSF class today: Ryder, Joshua, Cale, Charlie, Peyton, Victor, Howie, Elizabeth, Savannah, London, Holly, Katie, and the last one I've left out!
I pray for Your protection over our classroom. I pray for a heart of love and patience for all the children. I pray that You would fill me with Your spirit and empty me of myself.
I pray for Isabel today at Starbase, that You would show her love around her, and enable her to respond in kind. I pray for her newspaper, that it would flourish, and that Mrs. Lupiani would spend time with Isabel going over it.
Lord, I pray that I would be Your obedient child who serves the 101 Dalmatians team with love and enthusiasm.
I pray for the 101 Dalmatians production in general, and for Mrs. Yunek specifically, that the musical would bring the children together and not divide them into who's more important. I pray that the children will learn that this is a group production, and that we are all worthy in Your sight. Lord, show me how to communicate this to Lily.
I pray for Lily today as she gives her Power Point presentation, that You would bless her with confidence, and I pray that she will get into Target if that's what's right for her. I pray for a spirit of acceptance if that's not the plan You have for her.
I pray for Your book, Lord, please show me the way forward.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Monday, November 16, 2015
Philippians 1:20
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
I eagerly expect and hope that my love for You God will grow each day as I pray for it. I want to walk around feeling Your presence, which I know is a tall order but nothing is impossible with You. I pray that You would fix my eyes on Jesus. Pull them away from other things and back to Jesus.
I pray for Lee, that You would show me how to be a good wife to him today.
I pray for Lily, that You would fill her with confidence and her natural spunk as she tells Mrs. Love about her Powerpoint, and then as she presents it. I pray that her Powerpoint would fall on positive and accepting ears, that it might help other children, and that Mrs. Love would feel confirmed in her championing of Lily.
I pray for Isabel, for safety to Starbase, and for Your spirit to go with her. I pray that she will feel loved.
I pray for BSF this morning, that I would be a blessing to the people around me.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
I eagerly expect and hope that my love for You God will grow each day as I pray for it. I want to walk around feeling Your presence, which I know is a tall order but nothing is impossible with You. I pray that You would fix my eyes on Jesus. Pull them away from other things and back to Jesus.
I pray for Lee, that You would show me how to be a good wife to him today.
I pray for Lily, that You would fill her with confidence and her natural spunk as she tells Mrs. Love about her Powerpoint, and then as she presents it. I pray that her Powerpoint would fall on positive and accepting ears, that it might help other children, and that Mrs. Love would feel confirmed in her championing of Lily.
I pray for Isabel, for safety to Starbase, and for Your spirit to go with her. I pray that she will feel loved.
I pray for BSF this morning, that I would be a blessing to the people around me.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Saturday, November 14, 2015
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. — 2 Thessalonians 1:3
Lord, I pray that my faith is growing more and more. This is what I want! I pray that You would not let go of me, even as I try and stray and try again.
I pray that the love I have for those around me is increasing.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty.
I prayed for Lily's Target situation, and this morning she did a Power Point presentation all by herself that's amazing! Thank You, Lord.
I prayed for Isabel's newspaper, and all the children handed in their stories. Thank You, Lord.
You have all the wisdom and power, and You know just what I need, and how I might help those around me. I pray that You would guide me forward.
I pray for Chapter 26. You already know how Chapter 26 will go and I will trust You as I write it. I pray that You would show me what You'd have me write next.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord, I pray that my faith is growing more and more. This is what I want! I pray that You would not let go of me, even as I try and stray and try again.
I pray that the love I have for those around me is increasing.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty.
I prayed for Lily's Target situation, and this morning she did a Power Point presentation all by herself that's amazing! Thank You, Lord.
I prayed for Isabel's newspaper, and all the children handed in their stories. Thank You, Lord.
You have all the wisdom and power, and You know just what I need, and how I might help those around me. I pray that You would guide me forward.
I pray for Chapter 26. You already know how Chapter 26 will go and I will trust You as I write it. I pray that You would show me what You'd have me write next.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Friday, November 13, 2015
2 Timothy 1:3
I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did.
Lord, we are studying Revelation 4, Your throne room. There aren't superlatives enough to describe your glory and majesty. You are the source and the giver of all power and wealth. You are the judge of all sinners. You are the source of all beauty, love and mercy. You created people in Your image, to share with them. To enjoy them.
Lord, it's hard to imagine that you enjoy me, but I know that You do. You know things that I don't. Well that's an understatement. I pray that I will trust You more and more each day, and that I will love You more each day.
I pray that You would make me understand, as best as I can, Your supremacy over everything. I pray that You would show me this in my life.
I am excited about my book, Your book. Lord, I want what You want. Please make me want what You want. Please guide me forward with this book, fill me with Your ideas and Your thoughts. You know who will read it, and what they need to hear, and how they need to hear it.
Thank You for my wonderful husband!!!!! I love him, Lord. Please show me what he needs from me. Open my eyes to his needs.
Lord, Lily. Target. Will you lead the way? Should she be in it? Is that Your plan for her? How am I supposed to encourage/assist her in this? The teacher is her champion, what a wonderful blessing.
Please show me the way forward. I love her so much and want everything for her. I know that You love her more than I do, which is hard to imagine. (I love my children with such passion, it's a love in the very core of my being.) But I know You love her more. Show me the way to help, if that's what You want.
I pray for Isabel, that she would receive from You a spirit of love for the children around her. They are not easy to love. She is just like me, dismissive and judgmental. I pray that You would soften her heart towards the knuckleheads on the school bus and in her class. I pray that she would show them kindness. And I pray that You would show ME how to impart this wisdom to her. Me, who is like the pot calling kettle black.
Lord, I pray for the day ahead. I pray for Chapter 26. Fill it with You, Lord.
In Jesus' precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord, we are studying Revelation 4, Your throne room. There aren't superlatives enough to describe your glory and majesty. You are the source and the giver of all power and wealth. You are the judge of all sinners. You are the source of all beauty, love and mercy. You created people in Your image, to share with them. To enjoy them.
Lord, it's hard to imagine that you enjoy me, but I know that You do. You know things that I don't. Well that's an understatement. I pray that I will trust You more and more each day, and that I will love You more each day.
I pray that You would make me understand, as best as I can, Your supremacy over everything. I pray that You would show me this in my life.
I am excited about my book, Your book. Lord, I want what You want. Please make me want what You want. Please guide me forward with this book, fill me with Your ideas and Your thoughts. You know who will read it, and what they need to hear, and how they need to hear it.
Thank You for my wonderful husband!!!!! I love him, Lord. Please show me what he needs from me. Open my eyes to his needs.
Lord, Lily. Target. Will you lead the way? Should she be in it? Is that Your plan for her? How am I supposed to encourage/assist her in this? The teacher is her champion, what a wonderful blessing.
Please show me the way forward. I love her so much and want everything for her. I know that You love her more than I do, which is hard to imagine. (I love my children with such passion, it's a love in the very core of my being.) But I know You love her more. Show me the way to help, if that's what You want.
I pray for Isabel, that she would receive from You a spirit of love for the children around her. They are not easy to love. She is just like me, dismissive and judgmental. I pray that You would soften her heart towards the knuckleheads on the school bus and in her class. I pray that she would show them kindness. And I pray that You would show ME how to impart this wisdom to her. Me, who is like the pot calling kettle black.
Lord, I pray for the day ahead. I pray for Chapter 26. Fill it with You, Lord.
In Jesus' precious name I pray,
Amen
Thursday, November 12, 2015
1 Chronicles 29:8
11Lord, you are great and powerful.You have glory, victory and honor.Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to you.The kingdom belongs to you, Lord.You are the ruler over everything.
Lord, You created me, and You sustain me. I am Yours. I need to go out and serve people in Your name. I need to fill the bag with food for the food bank drive, in Your name. I need to remember You, on Your throne. You are all-consuming in power and greatness, and everything belongs to You. The food in my kitchen cabinets are gifts from You, and You want me to share them.
I pray for the school bus, for Your spirit to penetrate the hearts of all the children. I pray for Isabel, that You would replace her feelings of judgement with feelings of sympathy for those who need friendship, and love for kids she perceives as her enemies. They're just kids, after all. Lord, please replace my own negative feelings for these kids, replace them with love and gentleness.
I pray for the classrooms at Tritt, that the children would learn respect and obedience, and most of all that You would draw them to You. I pray for Isabel's newspaper, that all the children who haven't handed in their stories will do so on Friday. I pray that I will let You nudge them along, or not, as You will. Your will, and not mine, Lord. I am switching tactics. Start asking what YOU want, and praying that Your will be done.
The same goes for my book, which I am happy with and which I want to glorify You. I pray that You would continue to guide my words and ideas and show me how You would have me proceed. Lord, I am nothing, less than nothing. But I am a capable writer when You are guiding me. I pray that You would guide my hand in Chapter 26, to glorify You and bring out Your truth.
In Jesus' precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord, You created me, and You sustain me. I am Yours. I need to go out and serve people in Your name. I need to fill the bag with food for the food bank drive, in Your name. I need to remember You, on Your throne. You are all-consuming in power and greatness, and everything belongs to You. The food in my kitchen cabinets are gifts from You, and You want me to share them.
I pray for the school bus, for Your spirit to penetrate the hearts of all the children. I pray for Isabel, that You would replace her feelings of judgement with feelings of sympathy for those who need friendship, and love for kids she perceives as her enemies. They're just kids, after all. Lord, please replace my own negative feelings for these kids, replace them with love and gentleness.
I pray for the classrooms at Tritt, that the children would learn respect and obedience, and most of all that You would draw them to You. I pray for Isabel's newspaper, that all the children who haven't handed in their stories will do so on Friday. I pray that I will let You nudge them along, or not, as You will. Your will, and not mine, Lord. I am switching tactics. Start asking what YOU want, and praying that Your will be done.
The same goes for my book, which I am happy with and which I want to glorify You. I pray that You would continue to guide my words and ideas and show me how You would have me proceed. Lord, I am nothing, less than nothing. But I am a capable writer when You are guiding me. I pray that You would guide my hand in Chapter 26, to glorify You and bring out Your truth.
In Jesus' precious name I pray,
Amen
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
2 Corinthians 2:14
Thanks be to God. Through us he spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
LORD, my sinful nature.
I pray that You might change me. Soften me, make me more loving.
I long to be a good mother, a spiritual guide to my children. Isabel tells me about Hannah's behavior on the bus, which can be hateful. But she also tells me about her own behavior, which can be judgmental. Both girls are acting out of insecurity, as a result of not feeling Your love, keenly and palpably. Lord, I pray that Your spirit would invade and infuse their school bus. I pray for the fragrance of Him, Your son Jesus, would pervade every inch of that bus. I pray that You would put the words in my mouth that will help Isabel to see how much You love her.
All it takes is someone to be the first to be kind. Let it be Isabel!
I pray for Lee as he networks on his business trip. I pray that You would incline business associates to look favorably on Lee. I pray that You would use Lee to make life better for those around him. I pray that You would show him opportunities to serve You. I pray for blessings on him.
I pray for my Lily Bug, my bundle of sweetness. I pray that You will show her what gifts You've given her, and how You plan for her to use them.
I pray for Dad, that you would fill me with love and patience, and that You would draw Dad to You. I pray for You to use Dad's many gifts and wonderful personality to serve Your purposes.
I pray for my book. YOUR book. I pray that You would forge ahead, and that I would ride Your coattails. I pray that You would take away the pride and vanity that lurks in my heart. I pray that You would use me to glorify You.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
LORD, my sinful nature.
I pray that You might change me. Soften me, make me more loving.
I long to be a good mother, a spiritual guide to my children. Isabel tells me about Hannah's behavior on the bus, which can be hateful. But she also tells me about her own behavior, which can be judgmental. Both girls are acting out of insecurity, as a result of not feeling Your love, keenly and palpably. Lord, I pray that Your spirit would invade and infuse their school bus. I pray for the fragrance of Him, Your son Jesus, would pervade every inch of that bus. I pray that You would put the words in my mouth that will help Isabel to see how much You love her.
All it takes is someone to be the first to be kind. Let it be Isabel!
I pray for Lee as he networks on his business trip. I pray that You would incline business associates to look favorably on Lee. I pray that You would use Lee to make life better for those around him. I pray that You would show him opportunities to serve You. I pray for blessings on him.
I pray for my Lily Bug, my bundle of sweetness. I pray that You will show her what gifts You've given her, and how You plan for her to use them.
I pray for Dad, that you would fill me with love and patience, and that You would draw Dad to You. I pray for You to use Dad's many gifts and wonderful personality to serve Your purposes.
I pray for my book. YOUR book. I pray that You would forge ahead, and that I would ride Your coattails. I pray that You would take away the pride and vanity that lurks in my heart. I pray that You would use me to glorify You.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
Lord, I prayed last night that You would step in and relieve me of the burden of coaxing Isabel's class newspaper into existence. Now I pray that You would help me to release this into Your hands. I will do what I can, but I will try to not complain or fret when things don't go my way. I pray that You would bless Mrs. Lupiani and draw her to You, and that You would predispose her to want to help Isabel.
I pray for Lee's business trip to Boston. Lord, You go before him. I thank You for him, my sweet man. Thank You for our marriage and the life that's come from it. You are the force behind all things, the maintainer of all things. I pray for blessings on Lee's trip, for confidence and favor on him.
I pray for Lily, that You will bless her abundantly. I pray that whatever it is she's good at (and there are many things), that You would bring it out and use it for Your purposes. I pray that You would guide her to make good friendships, and to be loving and kind to others. She is a friendly girl, a girl people want to be around. I pray that You would fill her up with kindness, that she would use that power to overcome evil with good.
I pray for Sara, for her baby, for her work situation. I pray that You would show me how to lavish love upon her.
I pray for Mom and Dad, for their day with the girls today. I pray that I might care deeply for them, and be motivated to help.
Lord, on this BSF morning, I pray for my precious class, that You would be glorified today. That we would speak Your name over and over, and that Your spirit would fill our classroom and surround the children with Your love and power. I pray for energy and quick recall. I pray for a loving heart towards Holly, Cale, Victor, Savannah, Joshua, Charlie, Peyton, Elizabeth, London, and Katie.
Lord, please fill me with Your love, with a recognition of Your love for me.
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
Lord, I prayed last night that You would step in and relieve me of the burden of coaxing Isabel's class newspaper into existence. Now I pray that You would help me to release this into Your hands. I will do what I can, but I will try to not complain or fret when things don't go my way. I pray that You would bless Mrs. Lupiani and draw her to You, and that You would predispose her to want to help Isabel.
I pray for Lee's business trip to Boston. Lord, You go before him. I thank You for him, my sweet man. Thank You for our marriage and the life that's come from it. You are the force behind all things, the maintainer of all things. I pray for blessings on Lee's trip, for confidence and favor on him.
I pray for Lily, that You will bless her abundantly. I pray that whatever it is she's good at (and there are many things), that You would bring it out and use it for Your purposes. I pray that You would guide her to make good friendships, and to be loving and kind to others. She is a friendly girl, a girl people want to be around. I pray that You would fill her up with kindness, that she would use that power to overcome evil with good.
I pray for Sara, for her baby, for her work situation. I pray that You would show me how to lavish love upon her.
I pray for Mom and Dad, for their day with the girls today. I pray that I might care deeply for them, and be motivated to help.
Lord, on this BSF morning, I pray for my precious class, that You would be glorified today. That we would speak Your name over and over, and that Your spirit would fill our classroom and surround the children with Your love and power. I pray for energy and quick recall. I pray for a loving heart towards Holly, Cale, Victor, Savannah, Joshua, Charlie, Peyton, Elizabeth, London, and Katie.
Lord, please fill me with Your love, with a recognition of Your love for me.
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
1 Timothy 2:2
"You should pray for all who have authority. Pray for the leaders so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives--lives full of worship and respect for God."
Lord, I am riddled with sin, but You love me. I want to have a quiet and peaceful life, full of worship and respect for You.
I thank You for driving me forward in writing Your book. I continue to depend on You for each word, each idea. I yield this book to You. I pray that You will show me how to draw people to You through its words.
I thank You that my cold hasn't gotten worse. I pray that You would give me the strength and love to overlook how I feel, and spend a loving night with Mom as we have dinner and see Romeo and Juliet.
I pray for Sara, and all of her many issues with Andy's family. I pray for the baby in her womb, that You would raise him up to love You. And that You would draw Sara to You, too.
I pray for Lee, that You would bless him with a pleasant night tonight with the girls.
I pray for Isabel's newspaper, that You would use this opportunity to grow her leadership skills and her work ethic.
I pray for Lily Bug, sweet, sweet, sweet.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Lord, I am riddled with sin, but You love me. I want to have a quiet and peaceful life, full of worship and respect for You.
I thank You for driving me forward in writing Your book. I continue to depend on You for each word, each idea. I yield this book to You. I pray that You will show me how to draw people to You through its words.
I thank You that my cold hasn't gotten worse. I pray that You would give me the strength and love to overlook how I feel, and spend a loving night with Mom as we have dinner and see Romeo and Juliet.
I pray for Sara, and all of her many issues with Andy's family. I pray for the baby in her womb, that You would raise him up to love You. And that You would draw Sara to You, too.
I pray for Lee, that You would bless him with a pleasant night tonight with the girls.
I pray for Isabel's newspaper, that You would use this opportunity to grow her leadership skills and her work ethic.
I pray for Lily Bug, sweet, sweet, sweet.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Friday, November 6, 2015
James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Lord, I had a good writing day yesterday. I want to continue to write in Your power, Your book. Please show me how to glorify You, and how I might do that in all things.
I'm feeling a little bit of a cold. I pray that You will fill me with Your spirit of love and selflessness, that I won't be fixated on it.
I pray to be Your instrument.
I pray for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend with Lee's parents. Please show me how I might serve them in love, representing You.
I pray for patience.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
Thursday, November 5, 2015
2 Corinthians 6:18
I will be a Father to you and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.
I am a daughter of the Lord Almighty, all-powerful, sovereign over all people, the Lord Almighty. I am His.
Lord, I need Your strength and power as I try to yield to the Holy Spirit. I pray for Isabel as she boards the school bus, so full of hatred and mean girl antics. I pray that You, the Lord Almighty, will stand with her and guide her and protect her. I pray for the mean girls who don't get it. I pray that they will get it--that Your kingdom is the only one that matters. I pray that they will be kind to Isabel, and that Isabel will return their kindness.
I pray for healing from this cold, and that You would allow me to power through it to day to work on my book.
Lord, what's next, for my book? For Your book? Please show me.
I pray for Lee, that he would thrive at work, that You would heap blessings upon him.
I pray that You would soften my heart, and help me to see others as You see them.
In Your precious son's name,
Amen
I am a daughter of the Lord Almighty, all-powerful, sovereign over all people, the Lord Almighty. I am His.
Lord, I need Your strength and power as I try to yield to the Holy Spirit. I pray for Isabel as she boards the school bus, so full of hatred and mean girl antics. I pray that You, the Lord Almighty, will stand with her and guide her and protect her. I pray for the mean girls who don't get it. I pray that they will get it--that Your kingdom is the only one that matters. I pray that they will be kind to Isabel, and that Isabel will return their kindness.
I pray for healing from this cold, and that You would allow me to power through it to day to work on my book.
Lord, what's next, for my book? For Your book? Please show me.
I pray for Lee, that he would thrive at work, that You would heap blessings upon him.
I pray that You would soften my heart, and help me to see others as You see them.
In Your precious son's name,
Amen
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Deuteronomy 8:18
Lord, I am worried about the book, and whether it's good or not, and whether I'll finish. But you say:
But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.
Yes, the book is Yours. I will continue to pray and get direction from You.
I pray for Lee, who is so good to me. We've been un-connected because of Lily's need for me to put her to bed every night. Lord, show me whether this is bothering Lee, and how I might help the situation. Show me what he needs right now.
I pray about finances. We owe $1000 to my parents. $250 to the orthodontist. $200 for the women's retreat. $600 for Christmas presents. And surely more to come. I pray that we would be able to cover our expenses and still tithe.
Lord, thank You for a good day at BSF. Please don't let my sinful nature get carried away with pride, that the Bible story went well. The woman who comes and cleans the tables after we're done is as much worth to You as I am, and probably closer to Your heart because of her humility. I pray that You would continue to mold me into a holy child of God. I pray for the Holy Spirit to guide me.
You suffered and died to save me. Now that I am Yours, I am grateful. I am loved. I want to be Your instrument to care for others.
I pray for Hannah, who has started being mean to Isabel on the bus again. I pray for confidence and a feeling of being loved, and also a feeling of conviction that she ought not treat Isabel that way. I pray that Isabel will return her evil with good, and that Hannah will learn from that.
I pray for Isabel, that You would give her the generosity of spirit to return evil with good.
I pray for Lily, who is the apple of Your eye. I pray that I will be prompted by You in how to guide her forward.
I pray for Dad and Mom, that You would draw them both to You.
In Your son's precious name I pray,
Amen
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