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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
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Prayerful Tuesday
"Shying Away from Greatness"
"Because your sins are so many and your hostility so great, the prophet is considered a fool, the inspired man a maniac." Hosea 9:7
I want to express myslf, Lord I want to be free of all inhibitions, negative self-talk, and the fear of how other people view me. How many times have I squelched something that is of You because I did not want to be viewed as a maniac, a fool? I believe You speak to us in a language that somtimes is wild and out-of-the-box. After all, You created the world beyond the box that we have created for ouseleves.
Let me fly high ith a sense of song and creation. Give me the courage to be inspired. Encourage in me the blossoming of more ideas, more adventures, and more life.
(from the "One-Minute Prayers from the Bible")
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful Tuesday
"Oh Lord, my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. O Lord, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit." Psalm 30:2-3
As a flippant teenager I used to say, "Spare me" whenever I wanted to skip to something better. "Spare me the details" or "Spare me the boring lecture." It is funny how the meaning of those words changed after I experienced hardship. Spare me...it is no longer my sarcastic way to end a conversation. It is my frequent plea to You.
Lord, pull me from my despair and the depths of my self-pity. Place me on new heights so that I can stand tall and gain perspective once again of the life. You have given to me. Spare me from the fate of my own demise. Help me.
Please share your prayer requests, you can do them anonymously, or leave them on the Fan Page on Facebook. Let's be prayer warriors for each other today!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful Tuesday
Direct My Steps
"Lord, is this one of those times when any choice is okay with you, as long as I stay in Your ways and wisdom? Or is this really a fork in the road that has a blatant "of God" and "not of God" option? Forgive me for not having communication with You and learning to hear the discerning voice of Your Spirit.
Please direct my feet, my mouth, my heart so that I follow in the way that is right for me and for Your will. I pray as Saul did. Give me the right answer, Lord.
(from "One-Minute Prayers From The Bible") Please share your prayer requests, you can do them anonymously, or leave them on the Fan Page on Facebook. Let's be prayer warriors for each other today!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful Tuesday
Justice For All
"Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice." Proverbs 29:26
I want to be heard, Lord. I always want to tell my side of a situation so an authority can vindicate me. But it is You, Lord, who should receive my call for justice. You are the Judge of my soul and my life - why should I seek out any other rulers? In the same way, help me to resist determining the fate of another. It is not my right to stand in Your place.
Lord, guide me in Your ways when there is conflict. Fill me with wisdom, honesty, and courage, and let me rely on their strength if I am accused. Keep my blameless so no harm is brought to Your name. Guard my heart from resentment if I am not treated fairly. May I live out forgiveness and faith, anticipating the justice of love I will receive when in Your presence.
(from One-Minute Prayers)
Please share your prayer requests, you can do them anonymously, or leave them on the Fan Page on Facebook. Let's be prayer warriors for each other today!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful Tuesday
A great prayer from "The Prayer That Changes Everything" by Stormie Omartian
When I become sick, weak, or injured.........
"Lord, I worship you. Almighty God, I praise you. Jesus, I exalt and thank you that you are my Healer. Thank you for dying for me on the cross, for bearing the consquences of my sin in your body. You are greater than anything I face or suffer, and I thank You that in Your name I can find healing. You are my strong tower, You are my strength. Your power is unlimited. I know that if You heal me, I will be healed completely. Thank You that You will rise up with healing for those who fear Your name (Malachi 4:2). "Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; and in the shadow of your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by" (Psalm 57:1). "Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled" (Psalm 6:2).
Lord, I praise You and thank You that You never change and my life in eternity with You is secure. I lift up to You my affliction this day (name it before the Lord), and I ask You to take it away. I know You are able to do this, and I know You are a God of mercy. Have mercy upon me, Lord. Thank You for Your grace and mercy toward me. "I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up...O Lord my God, I cry out to You, and You healed me" (Psalm 30:1-2). I know that it is Your will that shall be done, and I trust You in that too. Should You decide not to heal me in the way and time I desire, I trust that You will bring good out of my suffering and that it will glorify You. "
I hope that if you are in this situation, that this prayer will encourage you.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful Tuesday
I would like to share a prayer from the book "The Prayer That Changes Everything" by Stormie Omartian
"When I suffer great loss, disappointment or failure"
"Lord, I worship You this day. You are Lord over heaven and on earth and Lord over my life. I praise You, my precious Redeemer and King. I thank You that You are a God of redemption and restoration. I surrender to You all my grief or sadness over any loss, disappointment, or failure I have experienced and praise You in the midst of it. I thank You, Holy Spirit, that You are my Comforter. Lord, I thank You that You allow no suffering that is without purpose. I know that You are a good God and what You allow will be used for good. I surrender to You the pain, the disappointment, and sense of failure I feel with regard to (name specific situation). I draw close to You in praise and worship and look to You and not my circumstances. You know the deepest recesses of my soul. I put my hope in You, for with You there is mercy and redemption.
(Psalm 130:7)
I praise You and worship You, Lord. I love You and recognize that all I have is from You. Everything I have is Yours, and I surrender it all to You for Your glory. Therefore, whatever I have lost I release into Your hands. I praise You and thank You that this is the day You have made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. Thank You that You love me the way You do. Thank You that You will bring good out of my situation. No matter what has happened or will happen in my life, as long as I am alive I will sing praises to You. (Psalm 146: 1-2)
"When I suffer great loss, disappointment or failure"
"Lord, I worship You this day. You are Lord over heaven and on earth and Lord over my life. I praise You, my precious Redeemer and King. I thank You that You are a God of redemption and restoration. I surrender to You all my grief or sadness over any loss, disappointment, or failure I have experienced and praise You in the midst of it. I thank You, Holy Spirit, that You are my Comforter. Lord, I thank You that You allow no suffering that is without purpose. I know that You are a good God and what You allow will be used for good. I surrender to You the pain, the disappointment, and sense of failure I feel with regard to (name specific situation). I draw close to You in praise and worship and look to You and not my circumstances. You know the deepest recesses of my soul. I put my hope in You, for with You there is mercy and redemption.
(Psalm 130:7)
I praise You and worship You, Lord. I love You and recognize that all I have is from You. Everything I have is Yours, and I surrender it all to You for Your glory. Therefore, whatever I have lost I release into Your hands. I praise You and thank You that this is the day You have made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. Thank You that You love me the way You do. Thank You that You will bring good out of my situation. No matter what has happened or will happen in my life, as long as I am alive I will sing praises to You. (Psalm 146: 1-2)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful Tuesday
I would like to share a prayer from "The Prayer That Changes Everything" by Stormie Omartian.
He is with me- I give God my praise!
O Lord, I worship you and praise you as Immanuel, my God who is with me. I long for more of you. I seek after you and thirst for you like water in a dry land. I want to stand under the gentle waterfall of your Spirit and feel the soothing mist of Your love showering over me. I want to be immersed in center of the flow of your Spirit. I want to be close enough to You to feel your heartbeat. You are the only answer to the emptiness I feel when I am not with You. The fullness of your Being is what I crave. The intimacy of your Embrace is what I long for. I know there is nothing or no one in the world that can do for me what You do. I want to feel your Presence in my life in a new and powerful way. You are far and above anything on Earth I might long for. You are all I desire.
Just being with You changes everything in me. Longing for You makes me long to be free of anything that would draw my attention away. Lord, I draw close to you this day. Thank you that You promise to draw close to me. With You I am never alone. I love your Holiness, Lord. I love your Beauty. With joy I draw water from the Wells of your Salvation. (Isaiah 12:3)
Thank You that You have chosen to be with your people. I am grateful that I don't have to strife to be with You, I only have to long to be with You. Help me make You the first place I run to when I have longings in my heart. I don't want to waste my time turning to other things that will never satisfy the need I have for intimacy with You. My soul waits for you, Lord (Psalm 33:20).
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE CRESSY FAMILY TODAY AT 7:00 PM! TODAY IS THE DAY THEY GO TO COURT. (Homeschooling family who were unjustly arrested for "endangering the welfare of their children" because they didn't hand in paper work.) PRAY THAT GOD WILL BE HONORED AND THEY WILL BE VICTORIOUS!
Please put your prayer request in your comments to share with every one so we can be PRAYER WARRIORS for each other.
I would like to share a prayer from "The Prayer That Changes Everything" by Stormie Omartian.
He is with me- I give God my praise!
O Lord, I worship you and praise you as Immanuel, my God who is with me. I long for more of you. I seek after you and thirst for you like water in a dry land. I want to stand under the gentle waterfall of your Spirit and feel the soothing mist of Your love showering over me. I want to be immersed in center of the flow of your Spirit. I want to be close enough to You to feel your heartbeat. You are the only answer to the emptiness I feel when I am not with You. The fullness of your Being is what I crave. The intimacy of your Embrace is what I long for. I know there is nothing or no one in the world that can do for me what You do. I want to feel your Presence in my life in a new and powerful way. You are far and above anything on Earth I might long for. You are all I desire.
Just being with You changes everything in me. Longing for You makes me long to be free of anything that would draw my attention away. Lord, I draw close to you this day. Thank you that You promise to draw close to me. With You I am never alone. I love your Holiness, Lord. I love your Beauty. With joy I draw water from the Wells of your Salvation. (Isaiah 12:3)
Thank You that You have chosen to be with your people. I am grateful that I don't have to strife to be with You, I only have to long to be with You. Help me make You the first place I run to when I have longings in my heart. I don't want to waste my time turning to other things that will never satisfy the need I have for intimacy with You. My soul waits for you, Lord (Psalm 33:20).
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE CRESSY FAMILY TODAY AT 7:00 PM! TODAY IS THE DAY THEY GO TO COURT. (Homeschooling family who were unjustly arrested for "endangering the welfare of their children" because they didn't hand in paper work.) PRAY THAT GOD WILL BE HONORED AND THEY WILL BE VICTORIOUS!
Please put your prayer request in your comments to share with every one so we can be PRAYER WARRIORS for each other.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Prayerful Tuesday
Prayerful TuesdayPrayer is such an important part of our relationship with our God. I thought that we could dedicate this day to praying for our sisters and brothers. We could bring our prayer requests not only to the Throne of Christ, but each other as well. I know for me, how touched and grateful I am when someone says to me "I prayed for you today." or "Is there something I can be praying about for you?" My hope is that we can lift each other up in prayer today, especially. That our Lord would hear and grant the prayers of His people today as we gather to pray for each other.
If you have a prayer request, just fill out a comment box. Others will be able to read them and they can also join in prayer for your request.
If you have a prayer request, just fill out a comment box. Others will be able to read them and they can also join in prayer for your request.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Soulful Sunday - Lies Women Believe..And The Truth That Sets Them Free
I have been reading this wonderful book by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. I have been learning so much and want to share some things with you. First off I want you to see the book that I am talking about:
I am definitely a woman who has believed many lies over the years. I am saddened to know how many of those lies have held me back from having healthy relationships with not only friends and family, but my Savior. I thought maybe we would talk about these lies. Maybe you are believing some lies and could use the TRUTH to set you free. I encourage you to get the books as they are awesome and I will not be putting entire chapters on here. If you can't, I will identify the lies each week and the wonderful TRUTH that counters it!
Now I realize this is a book for women, but if you are a man reading this blog, don't feel this can't talk to you , too. You may believe some of the lies we are going to talk about. Or you may know a wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother or friend who is struggling with some of these lies. You could help them see the TRUTH!
I am definitely a woman who has believed many lies over the years. I am saddened to know how many of those lies have held me back from having healthy relationships with not only friends and family, but my Savior. I thought maybe we would talk about these lies. Maybe you are believing some lies and could use the TRUTH to set you free. I encourage you to get the books as they are awesome and I will not be putting entire chapters on here. If you can't, I will identify the lies each week and the wonderful TRUTH that counters it!
Now I realize this is a book for women, but if you are a man reading this blog, don't feel this can't talk to you , too. You may believe some of the lies we are going to talk about. Or you may know a wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother or friend who is struggling with some of these lies. You could help them see the TRUTH!
"Every area of bondage in our lives can be traced back to a LIE!
A seed is sown; it is watered and fertilized; it takes root and produces fruit - not just a single piece of fruit, but a whole harvest- a harvest of bondage, destruction, and death."
Powerful statement right there. I remember when I read that, it saddened me greatly. How big was the harvest I allowed to grow? How many pieces of my "infected" fruit had I shared with someone? It was overwhelming. But, I knew there was hope, as there always is in Christ, and through this book, I was going to know the answers to those questions.
How can we move from bondage into freedom? There are 3 wonderful steps to be practicing along our journey.
How can we move from bondage into freedom? There are 3 wonderful steps to be practicing along our journey.
1. You need to identify the areas of bondage or sinful behavior.
More than likely you already know some of these areas. If not, ask God to reveal them to you. There are many AREAS of bondage you could be in: physical, emotional, sexual, and financial. Sinful habits is another way we can be in bondage.
For me, I had at least one in almost every AREA! Overeating, anxiety, overspending, anger, always seeking approval. WHEW! And those were all the ones I KNEW about!
For me, I had at least one in almost every AREA! Overeating, anxiety, overspending, anger, always seeking approval. WHEW! And those were all the ones I KNEW about!
2. You need to identify the lie or lies that are at the root of the bondage or behavior.
This one is not as easy to see, as #1 was. Some I could identify pretty easily, for example, the overeating is due to wanting comfort in ANY kind of emotion. I need to be looking to Christ for that. Overspending is trying to and shortly living, the joy from purchasing things. Joy I should be getting out of my relationship with Christ IF I was doing MY part. A few of the others were harder to identify their origins.
Read John 10:10. Would you say you are experiencing the abundance of life that Jesus came to give?
What does Ephesians 6:11-12 say about Satan and how he operates?
Satan knows that as long as we are not regularly meditating on God's Word we will be vulnerable to his deceptions. What "good" things are keeping you from consistent study of His Word?
There are 4 steps that take us from INITIAL deception to bondage: Listen to the lie, Dwell on the lie, Believe the lie and Act on the lie. As long as we live in this world, we can't completely isolate ourselves from ever hearing any lies. What is the difference between "hearing" and "listening to" lies?
Read Psalm 51:6, John 17:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, and John 14:15-17 and 16:13.
Let's pray:
3. You need to replace the lie or lies with the TRUTH!
Here are a few things to think about till next time:We all know what a deceiver Satan is and he likes nothing more than to keep us all believing the lies so we stay in bondage and never feel free. We need to combat those lies with the TRUTH that God has give us. After we identify the lie, we need to ask God to forgive us for believing it, and then we will have the "weapon of TRUTH" to start overcoming the deception we have lived in.
Read John 10:10. Would you say you are experiencing the abundance of life that Jesus came to give?
What does Ephesians 6:11-12 say about Satan and how he operates?
Satan knows that as long as we are not regularly meditating on God's Word we will be vulnerable to his deceptions. What "good" things are keeping you from consistent study of His Word?
There are 4 steps that take us from INITIAL deception to bondage: Listen to the lie, Dwell on the lie, Believe the lie and Act on the lie. As long as we live in this world, we can't completely isolate ourselves from ever hearing any lies. What is the difference between "hearing" and "listening to" lies?
Read Psalm 51:6, John 17:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, and John 14:15-17 and 16:13.
Let's pray:
"Lord, I pray that You will show me clearly what lies I have believed. Then show me the Truth that will set me free. Thank You for Your Word and Your Holy Spirit that point me to the Truth. Help me to claim Your Truth and to walk in Your Truth today and every day. Amen
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