September 30, 2018 Sunday

Father, 

Awe, another Sunday in your house.  I am really struggling as to this cold and should probably stay home, but I will go.  I have Prime Timer Tickets to get to people.  Vicki and Terry will be offering the sermon today as our pastors are at retreat until this afternoon and then tonight is the wind up for Lifetrack #4 putting it all together and I love to see how You turn on the light in their lives at this point. I pray You will give me the energy to make it through this morning. Bless the Sunday School class I will be leading and each woman in the class. May they take to heart the material we will cover and find a new closeness to You. Help me to enjoy leading the class or show me that it is not my gifted area and that I should not go there. Guide my steps today and help me find my sweet spot in serving You. Thank you for the dozen or so ladies that will be making Sunshine Sacks for Dee and Greta. All this I ask in the name of Jesus, Amen.

DAILY PRAYERS:
Prayed for 67 members of my family.
Prayed for 15 ministries in our church - for each member of those groups & their families

Prayed for 13 prayer warriors by name
Prayed for 53 church members by name
Praying for 50 of the lost on our list by name.

Prayed for the personal requests that have been confidentially asked of me to pray.
Prayed forgiveness of any sin I may have committed. I pray for wisdom, guidance and ears to hear and for feet to follow.
Pray for our church to be a house of prayer and the prayer life of the congregation to be elevated.
Prayed for the Salvation Praying Group to increase.
Prayed for the Power Hour of Prayer Group to increase.
Prayed for my new position as one of the Stewards that I am equipped to do a good job.
Prayed for our women's prayer breakfast group WINGS
Prayed for church average attendance to continue to increase to 150 by the end of the year.
Pray for my dear friend Donna every day! Today for her and Ken to be anxious and worry free.

 

PRAISES AND BLESSINGS:

Thank You Father for:
1. Doug and Shirley's help in getting the covering for my tent trailer put up.
2. my sister bringing me yummy soup for dinner because she knows I am struggling with a cold.
3. room on my property to store some plants for my dear friends Donna and Ken.
4. so many women in my church that are working on a loving project with me.
5. the people that have asked me to pray for their needs this morning.

BIBLE READING:  

1 Thessalonians 3:6-11 We are to pray as Paul did for others  that God might increase their love for one another and strengthen their hearts in holiness so they are blameless before God when Jesus returns.

BIBLE SUBJECT STUDY:
Continuing to copy each verse regarding PRAYER, PRAYS, PRAYING from the Bible and I now have 19 books of the New Testament done. When they are compiled I pray for a new insight and understanding and whatever else the Lord desires of me after that work is complete.

 BOOK READING:

Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels

Chapter 2 - To think for a moment that God does not care about our prayers is a lie from Satan!!!

LISTENING FOR GODSheri McDaniel asked me to pray for a miracle for her finances. She is in Bend and I feel maybe I could contact the Bend Church to see if they wanted to do a Blessing on them. I will do that this afternoon.

September 29, 2018 Saturday

Father, 

Again today I ask for healing of this cold. I pray it does not become serious. I know your Word can be sent to me and heal me. My faith and trust is in You.  I love you and I love taking the time to be closer with You. I don't know why yesterday was hard for me and I did not want to come here. I pray that does not happen again and I rebuke the enemy in his attempt to keep from You.
My prayer would be that many women will join in giving Sunshine Sacks to Greta and to Dee.
Father, I pray you continue to work on me - draw me closer, build my faith and give wisdom to follow You and an awareness of when You want me to do something. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

DAILY PRAYERS:
Prayed for 67 members of my family.
Prayed for 15 ministries in our church - for each member of those groups & their families

Prayed for 13 prayer warriors by name
Prayed for 53 church members by name
Praying for 50 of the lost on our list by name.

Prayed for the personal requests that have been confidentially asked of me to pray.
Prayed forgiveness of any sin I may have committed. I pray for wisdom, guidance and ears to hear and for feet to follow.
Pray for our church to be a house of prayer and the prayer life of the congregation to be elevated.
Prayed for the Salvation Praying Group to increase.
Prayed for the Power Hour of Prayer Group to increase.
Prayed for my new position as one of the Stewards that I am equipped to do a good job.
Prayed for our women's prayer breakfast group WINGS
Prayed for church average attendance to continue to increase to 150 by the end of the year.
Pray for my dear friend Donna every day! Today for her and Ken to be anxious and worry free.

PRAISES AND BLESSINGS:

Thank You Father for:
1 - lemon anything - especially pie! Not that I have any handy.
2 - the loving women in our church.
3 - my sister Shirley that shared breakfast with me yesterday as I fight this cold and feel a bit under the weather.
4 - for a furnace I can turn on to take the chill of the house this morning.
5 - eyes to see all the beautiful things that surround us.

BIBLE READING:  

1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Says we are to share the gospel so that others are encouraged and when temptaion or persecution comes our faith is not shaken.

BIBLE SUBJECT STUDY:
Continuing to copy each verse regarding PRAYER, PRAYS, PRAYING from the Bible for books Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians (none(, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians. When they are compiled I pray for a new insight and understanding and whatever else the Lord desires of me after that work is complete.

 BOOK READING:

Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels
I would like to be used by God and play the role of Aaron or Hur as they helped Moses and help you hold up your arms until the end the day when victory is yours.

Prayerless people cut themselves off from God's prevailing power, and the frequent result is the familiar feeling of being overwhelmed, overrun, beaten down, pushed around, defeated. Surprising numbers of people are willing to settle for lives like that. Don't be one of them. Nobody has to live like that. Prayer is the key to unlocking God's prevailing power in your life.

September 27, 2018 Thursday

Father, 

I ask for healing of my body from this cold. My spot where surgery was done is sore I think from the coughing. Lord I know You heal and I boldly claim that healing as your child. I know I do not always do what is right, but I am trying and I submit to You. I find my faith growing and my delight in prayer with You as well. Help me today to have strength and energy to help Donna and Ken with their sale preparation. Help me to continue to seek your truths about prayer, praying and prayers in the Bible. Give me a new and fresh understanding as it all comes together. Show me how You want me to use that information if that is Your will. Guide my steps in putting together an agenda for the Prayer Planning Team. Draw close to me so I feel your presence as I go into my time of intercessory prayer. In Jesus name, Amen.

DAILY PRAYERS:
Prayed for 67 members of my family.
Prayed for 15 ministries in our church - for each member of those groups & their families

Prayed for 12 prayer warriors by name
Prayed for 39 church members by name
Praying for 52 of the lost on our list by name.

Prayed for the personal requests that have been confidentially asked of me to pray.
Prayed forgiveness of any sin I may have committed. I pray for wisdom, guidance and ears to hear and for feet to follow.
Pray for our church to be a house of prayer and the prayer life of the congregation to be elevated.
Prayed for the Salvation Praying Group to increase.
Prayed for the Power Hour of Prayer Group to increase.
Prayed for my new position as one of the Stewards that I am equipped to do a good job.
Prayed for our women's prayer breakfast group WINGS
Prayed for church average attendance to continue to increase to 150 by the end of the year.
Pray for my dear friend Donna every day! Today for her and Ken to be anxious and worry free.

PRAISES AND BLESSINGS:

Thank You Father for:
1 - my friendship with Donna Watts and I will miss her so much as she is moving away.
2 - the smell of freshly brewed coffee.
3 - my cozy and warm robe on this crisp start to the day.
4 - my sisters: Juanita, Joan, Shirley, Donna and Margo.
5 - my twin brother, Ray.

BIBLE READING:  

1 Thessalonians 2 This chapter tells me that we are to simply offer the gospel and expect nothing from those that we share the gospel with in monetary ways or self praise. We may be joyful in their accepting the Word of God as gospel and truth that it is not from human sources.

BIBLE SUBJECT STUDY:
Last night I was able to copy each verse regarding PRAYER, PRAYS, PRAYING from the Bible for books Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts. When they are compiled I pray for a new insight and understanding and whatever else the Lord desires of me after that work is complete.

 BOOK READING:

Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels
People are drawn to pray because they know that God's power flows primarily to people who pray. Someone has said that when we work, we work; but when we pray, God works. His supernatural strength is available to praying people who are convinced to the core of their beings that he can make a difference.

September 26, 2018

Father, 

I am a bit under the weather as I did too much yesterday and kept this cold going. I ask that You would heal me and I will be healed, for You are the one I praise. I will try again to rest today. It is a cool morning with beautiful sunshine and suppose to be very warm today.
I have been feeling a bit odd at church. I am very sensitive and trying to feel my way along ... I may be into too many things that are not mine to fuss with. So I feel drawn to focus on what my gifts have to offer - evangelism and intercession. I am going to try and get a team for prayer planning going. Now I need to work on an agenda.
I do ask for help in leading the Women's Sunday School class as the book discussions did not happen this last week and I am thankful for all the prayer requests. I pray that You will equip me to continue leading the class and do it with enjoyment. Help me with that role showing me if it is something I should or should not pursue. 

I seek a closer relationship with You and I ask what do You want from me in order for it to be closer? I pray You will help me with this time of day set aside just for you and me. Help me to feel Your presence throughout the day.

I now go into my prayer time of intercession ... but I ask again boldly for You to guide my path as the Prayer Coordinator for the church. Help our church to grow and become a House of Prayer. Increase the number of prayer warriors that will come out to pray on Thursday and on Fridays. All this I ask in the name of Jesus, Amen.

DAILY PRAYERS:
Prayed for 67 members of my family.
Prayed for 15 ministries in our church - for each member of those groups & their families

Prayed for 9 prayer warriors by name
Prayed for 40 church members by name
Praying for 54 of the lost on our list by name.

Prayed for the personal requests that have been confidentially asked of me to pray.
Prayed forgiveness of any sin I may have committed. I pray for wisdom, guidance and ears to hear and for feet to follow.
Pray for our church to be a house of prayer and the prayer life of the congregation to be elevated.
Prayed for the Salvation Praying Group to increase.
Prayed for the Power Hour of Prayer Group to increase.
Prayed for my new position as one of the Stewards that I am equipped to do a good job.
Prayed for our women's prayer breakfast group WINGS
Prayed for church average attendance to continue to increase to 150 by the end of the year.
Pray for my dear friend Donna every day! Today for her and Ken to be anxious and worry free.

 

PRAISES AND BLESSINGS:

Thank You Father:
1 - for the sunny day.
2 - for my home.
3 - for the food You have provided me.
4 - for Pebbles to keep company.
5 - that Pebbles ear is healing.

BIBLE READING:  

1 Thessalonians 1:10 Jesus was raised from the dead and will rescue us from the wrath that is coming.

 BOOK READING:

Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels
I can and have read lots of books about prayer, attended seminars and even participated in prayer seminars, as well as study the bible about prayer, but what found I needed to do is simply PRAY, regularly and often - daily, but also moment by moment  - sharing joys and concerns. As I grow in prayer, God reveals more of himself to me. Friendship with God, trust, confidence, peace, relief ... all these wonderful things are mine as I build a relationship with Him through prayer. If you struggle with prayer like I did, but you feel drawn to building that relationship and want to talk about it I am there for you - but more importantly God is there for you.

September 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

I am going to start writing my prayers again and recommitting to recording in this journal.

Father, Abba, I want to take a moment to feel presence and seek your face. I want to know you in a deeper and more intimate relationship. I want to please and love you more each day. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

DAILY PRAYERS:
Prayed for 67 members of my family.
Prayed for 15 ministries in our church - for each member of those groups & their families

Prayed for 9 prayer warriors by name
Prayed for 40 church members by name
Praying for 50 of the lost on our list by name.

Prayed for the personal requests that have been confidentially asked of me to pray.
Prayed forgiveness of any sin I may have committed. I pray for wisdom, guidance and ears to hear and for feet to follow.
Pray for our church to be a house of prayer and the prayer life of the congregation to be elevated.
Prayed for the Salvation Praying Group to increase.
Prayed for the Power Hour of Prayer Group to increase.
Prayed for my new position as one of the Stewards that I am equipped to do a good job.
Prayed for our women's prayer breakfast group WINGS
Prayed for church average attendance to continue to increase to 150 by the end of the year.
Pray for my dear friend Donna every day!

 

PRAISES AND BLESSINGS:

Testimonies is a word from You today. Help obtain those that You want to express their walk with you.
I am blessed with a new dedication to spending this time with You, my Father each morning.

BIBLE READING:  

Colossians Chapter 4:6 Let my speech always be gracious, kind and loving, seasoned with salt, preserving the true meaning of the gospel to anyone I tell, so that I may know how I ought to answer everyone. (I need to know the Word, the gospel so I can tell it correctly and defend it if need be in a kind and loving way.)
*the red words are mine.

 BOOK READING:

Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels
One reason to pray is God's presence when we need it. In the middle of the bleakest night you may ever know God will come to you and let you know that you are not adrift without anchor or compass. God will give you courage, reassurance and hope.