01.25.2010

Dear Heavenly Father,

"You make everything glorious, and I am Yours. What does that make me?"

I thank You today, Lord, for a peaceful day to catch up on some things at school. I thank You for showing me today the progress many of my students have made, that I hadn't yet noticed because I was too busy worrying about them.

I pray for Susan's friend who recently had a breast biopsy, and is awaiting test results. Please bring peace to calm her fears, and surround her with Your love.

I lift up Susan's daughter, interviewing for a new job. May she feel Your constant guidance to help her find the right position in which she can best glorify You.

I ask for that same guidance for Stacey's fiancee, as he searches also.

Lord, please hold Dana's son in Your loving arms as he waits to find out the cause of his weakness and lethargy.

I want to remember Laura's mother as she prepares for her retirement. I pray that it will be a time for her to reap the rewards of her hard work up to this point.

Lord, make Your presence known to Theresa's daughter who is dealing with some big changes in her life right now. Comfort her, and let her know that You have provided the perfect family and friends to support her.

I lift up Dana's church, as they, as many churches do, face internal struggles and differences of opinion. May they always keep You in focus when deciding which path to take.

And of course, Lord, the people of Haiti are special to us. We pray that the lives that have been "lost" are not truly lost, but have been accepted into Your Kingdom, and that the survivors find peace and comfort in knowing You as their Almighty Father.

In Your Most Holy Name, Amen.

01.24.2010

Dear Heavenly Father,

I come to You tonight to ask humbly for Your forgiveness for my lack of attention to You lately. I know that You want to be in a daily relationship with me, and that I have put other things before You. I ask for Your help in keeping my daily focus on You.

First, I lift up Morgan and her heart for the people of Haiti. Lord, help her to accept Your answer of how she can help them at this time. Only You know what is needed at this time. Please show her how her spiritual gifts can best be used to glorify You.

I pray also for Bob's heart for You. May he be cleansed of his troubles, and revert his focus back to You as well.

Lord, please take care of precious Faiethanne and her brothers and sister. I pray for their safety. I pray that they will learn to follow You in all situations. I lift up Melissa - Lord, You know her situation and the healing she is in need of. Also, Lord, if she is to go on an Emmaus walk, allow me to bring the application to her in Your time. I also want to pray for Josh, as he is raising the children by himself at this time. Please guide him, and draw him close to You.

Lastly tonight, I lift up my family. Thank Your for the many, many blessing You have bestowed upon us. Our health, our finances, our home, and the Body of Christ that surrounds us.

In Your Precious Name, Amen.