Heavenly Father,
It is so easy to become complacent in our lives. Our job, home, family, friends - like a favorite pair of shoes we just slip them on and keep walking the same path. We trust they'll get us where we need to go. But what happens if we make a wrong turn? Suddenly the things that are a comfort to us are nowhere to be found. So we just keep walking, hoping that we'll accidentally find the right path.
Lord, we ask for Your guidance. Show us the way in which we are to go. If we have fallen from Your grace, pick us back up. If we have darkness in our hearts, let Your light shine bright. If we have veered from the trail, provide us with Your compass to guide us back. We put our focus on You, God, You are our comfort, our provider, our everything. Break us free from the vicious circle of relying on others, only to be disappointed when they fall short. As long as we give our trust to You, we will not be led astray.
Amen
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5, 6
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
On our Hearts: Our Priorities
Father God,
Being a mother, wife, and a woman means multitasking. Whether we are juggling a job, school schedule, visitation schedules, sports, or family, all of these obligations can create distractions and new priorities. Father, sometimes these other obligations seem more important than even our own children or husband. If our children are sick, we wonder how we are going to work. When we work late, we are spending time away from our husbands. When we fill our schedules with sports and extra curriculars, we are spending less time at home as a family
Father, help us to discern these "obligations" and remember what is most important. Help us to not feel guilty for letting others down - be it a boss or a coach. If our child is sick they need their mom, if our husband is sitting home waiting - where should we be? If there doesn't seem like there is enough time in the day, help us reevaluate our obligations.
Amen
"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." Phillipians 1:27
Being a mother, wife, and a woman means multitasking. Whether we are juggling a job, school schedule, visitation schedules, sports, or family, all of these obligations can create distractions and new priorities. Father, sometimes these other obligations seem more important than even our own children or husband. If our children are sick, we wonder how we are going to work. When we work late, we are spending time away from our husbands. When we fill our schedules with sports and extra curriculars, we are spending less time at home as a family
Father, help us to discern these "obligations" and remember what is most important. Help us to not feel guilty for letting others down - be it a boss or a coach. If our child is sick they need their mom, if our husband is sitting home waiting - where should we be? If there doesn't seem like there is enough time in the day, help us reevaluate our obligations.
Amen
"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." Phillipians 1:27
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
On Our Hearts: Physical Pain
Heavenly Father,
We pray for those who are physically hurting and for those who are suffering from an illness or disease. Lord, there are so many who keep their physical pain private. They suffer silently so that they would not be a burden to others. Some women have no choice but to continue on through the pain as they have no one else to rely on. Others are ashamed of their illness or view their disease as a punishment for their sins.
Father we know that You are able to heal all. We lift up each and every one of these women to You, Lord. You know the wounds they hide from others, the disease they cover up, and the physical pain they suffer through. Just as Jesus Christ is able to heal our soul, He is able to heal our bodies. We ask that You restore physical abilities, remove fatigue, destroy cancer cells, heal broken bones, and regenerate unhealthy organs. We also pray that You give us Your comfort and peace while we wait for Your perfect timing. In His mighty name,
Amen
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
We pray for those who are physically hurting and for those who are suffering from an illness or disease. Lord, there are so many who keep their physical pain private. They suffer silently so that they would not be a burden to others. Some women have no choice but to continue on through the pain as they have no one else to rely on. Others are ashamed of their illness or view their disease as a punishment for their sins.
Father we know that You are able to heal all. We lift up each and every one of these women to You, Lord. You know the wounds they hide from others, the disease they cover up, and the physical pain they suffer through. Just as Jesus Christ is able to heal our soul, He is able to heal our bodies. We ask that You restore physical abilities, remove fatigue, destroy cancer cells, heal broken bones, and regenerate unhealthy organs. We also pray that You give us Your comfort and peace while we wait for Your perfect timing. In His mighty name,
Amen
"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
On our Hearts: We are Forgiven
Father,
We have all made mistakes, we have all sinned. When we sin we repent for them. When we repent; you forgive us. You forgive us. You forgive us. Why is this so hard to remember? Why do we let these forgiven sins keep coming back and we feel like we have to repent again even years later. Why do we have a hard time accepting Your forgiveness?
Father help us to remember these forgiven sins are indeed forgiven. Christ shed his blood so we would have this forgiveness. Father as You forgive us, help heal our hearts. We are forgiven.
Amen
"He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name." Acts 10:43
We have all made mistakes, we have all sinned. When we sin we repent for them. When we repent; you forgive us. You forgive us. You forgive us. Why is this so hard to remember? Why do we let these forgiven sins keep coming back and we feel like we have to repent again even years later. Why do we have a hard time accepting Your forgiveness?
Father help us to remember these forgiven sins are indeed forgiven. Christ shed his blood so we would have this forgiveness. Father as You forgive us, help heal our hearts. We are forgiven.
Amen
"He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name." Acts 10:43
Monday, October 5, 2009
On Our Hearts: Unspoken Prayer
Heavenly Father,
There are so many hurting in the world today. We couldn't possibly know all the pain and suffering that so many others feel. Even though we are helpless to take away their hurts, we rest in knowing that You can. You hear their prayers, You walk with them, and You comfort them through your grace.
Lord, we lift up all the unspoken prayers. We ask that You wipe away the tears of those grieving, provide food for those who are hungry, give rest to those who are weary, and heal bodies that are broken. Only You can do these things that we ask, Lord.
Amen
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7
There are so many hurting in the world today. We couldn't possibly know all the pain and suffering that so many others feel. Even though we are helpless to take away their hurts, we rest in knowing that You can. You hear their prayers, You walk with them, and You comfort them through your grace.
Lord, we lift up all the unspoken prayers. We ask that You wipe away the tears of those grieving, provide food for those who are hungry, give rest to those who are weary, and heal bodies that are broken. Only You can do these things that we ask, Lord.
Amen
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7
Friday, October 2, 2009
On our Hearts: Insecurities
Father
Why do we worry what others think about us? Why is it so hard to accept others opinions or critiques about us? Ultimately You made us, You love us, we should be confident in ourselves. Whether it is our physical appearance- hair, nails, clothes, or our personalities, our attitude, our approach, our faith. We often worry if we will fit in, be good enough. Am I ‘that’ mom that all the other mom’s look at and scratch their heads at? Father this is just our insecurities.
Father we pray that we stop worrying what others think. Remind us that these are just the outward things, they mean nothing. What brand of clothes we buy, where we get our nails done, what vehicle we drive, how big our house is, or how successful our husbands are. In the end none of this will matter, the only thing that matters is our belief in You. We pray that we, as mothers, can direct our efforts to teach our children the true focus of life and not get so caught up in the madness of it all.
Amen
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2
Why do we worry what others think about us? Why is it so hard to accept others opinions or critiques about us? Ultimately You made us, You love us, we should be confident in ourselves. Whether it is our physical appearance- hair, nails, clothes, or our personalities, our attitude, our approach, our faith. We often worry if we will fit in, be good enough. Am I ‘that’ mom that all the other mom’s look at and scratch their heads at? Father this is just our insecurities.
Father we pray that we stop worrying what others think. Remind us that these are just the outward things, they mean nothing. What brand of clothes we buy, where we get our nails done, what vehicle we drive, how big our house is, or how successful our husbands are. In the end none of this will matter, the only thing that matters is our belief in You. We pray that we, as mothers, can direct our efforts to teach our children the true focus of life and not get so caught up in the madness of it all.
Amen
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2
Thursday, October 1, 2009
On Our Hearts: Worry
Dear Heavenly Father,
Right now there is so much resting on our shoulders. It's not enough that we have the day to day responsibilities of housework, the carpool, and figuring out what's for dinner; we're also worrying about our jobs, the economy, national healthcare and the war. Our neighbors' homes are foreclosing, our parents are going back to work, and we're terrified of our children coming home with a contagious disease. It sometimes feels as though the world is spinning out of control. We need You, Lord, now more than ever.
God it's going to be hard, but we lay our worries at Your feet. The Bible tells us that we shouldn't worry about tomorrow. Your word assures us that You have already taken care of all of our needs, just as You have taken care of the needs of the tiniest creature. Please give us the courage to take that to heart, Lord. Worrying is easy, letting go and trusting You has proven to be the difficult part. Give us strength in our faith that You are in charge, not us. We rest in You, Lord.
Amen
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
Right now there is so much resting on our shoulders. It's not enough that we have the day to day responsibilities of housework, the carpool, and figuring out what's for dinner; we're also worrying about our jobs, the economy, national healthcare and the war. Our neighbors' homes are foreclosing, our parents are going back to work, and we're terrified of our children coming home with a contagious disease. It sometimes feels as though the world is spinning out of control. We need You, Lord, now more than ever.
God it's going to be hard, but we lay our worries at Your feet. The Bible tells us that we shouldn't worry about tomorrow. Your word assures us that You have already taken care of all of our needs, just as You have taken care of the needs of the tiniest creature. Please give us the courage to take that to heart, Lord. Worrying is easy, letting go and trusting You has proven to be the difficult part. Give us strength in our faith that You are in charge, not us. We rest in You, Lord.
Amen
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
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