30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 19

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Lamentations 3:41 (New King James Version)

Let us lift our hearts and hands

To God in heaven.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Beautiful!

Psalm 27:4 (New King James Version)
4One thing I have desired of the LORD,

That will I seek:

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD

All the days of my life,

To behold the beauty of the LORD,

And to inquire in His temple.

2. Pray for His Will to be done!

Today, I am going to focus on: His will amongest the nations rulers.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family


• My children


• Speed the Light


• Salvation for family & friends


• Missionaries

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

"I can forgive, but I cannot forget," is only another way of saying, "I cannot forgive." -Beecher

OUCH!

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is Beautiful!

7. Wait on God
Prayer is not merely an occasional impulse to which we respond when we are in trouble: prayer is a life attitude.

-Mueller

In the Beautiful Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 18

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Revelation 5:8 (New International Version, ©2010)
8 And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God’s people.
Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is my Victory!

Isaiah 25:8 (King James Version)
8He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.

Isaiah 54:17 (New International Version, ©2010)
17 no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.


2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in all of my planning.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family


• My children


• Protection


• Salvation for family


• Missionaries would have amazing victories

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

"to forgive is to not let someone rent free space in your head"

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is my Victory!

7. Wait on God
Spread out your petition before God, and then say, "Thy will, not mine be done." The sweetest lesson I have learned in God's school is to let the Lord choose for me. -Moody

In the Victorious Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 17

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Psalm 145:18 (New International Version, ©2010)
The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.


Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is my Savior!

John 3:16-17 (New International Version, ©2010)
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.




2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our summer plans.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family


• My children


• Protection


• A dear friend in the hospital


• Salvation for family


• Missionaries encouragement

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is my Savior!

7. Wait on God
Here is the great secret of success. Work with all your might; but trust not in the least in your work. Pray with all your might for the blessing of God; but work, at the same time, with all diligence, with all patience, with all perseverance. Pray then, and work. Work and pray. And still again pray, and then work. And so on all the days of your life. The result will surely be, abundant blessing. Whether you see much fruit or little fruit, such kind of service will be blessed... George Muller

In the Saving Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 16

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (New International Version, ©2010)
17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.


Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Great!

Psalm 86:10 (New Living Translation)
For you are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God.




2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in my friendships.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family
• My children
• Protection
• A dear friend in the hospital
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries encouragement

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is a Great God!

7. Wait on God

Biblically, waiting is not just something we have to do until we get what we want. Waiting is part of the process of becoming what God wants us to be. ~ John Ortberg

In the Great Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 15

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Hebrews 11:6 (New International Version, ©2010)
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.


Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Everlasting!

Psalm 90:2 (New International Version, ©2010)
2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in my life.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family
• My children
• Wisdom
• My dad's birthday
• Salvation for friends
• Missionaries

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is an Everlasting God!

7. Wait on God

"Stand still" - keep the posture of an upright man, ready for action, expecting further orders, cheerfully and patiently awaiting the directing voice; and it will not be long ere God shall say to you, as distinctly as Moses said it to the people of Israel, "Go forward." ~Charles Haddon Spurgeon

In the Everlasting Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 14

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Isaiah 55:6 (New International Version, ©2010)
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.


Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Patient!

1 Thessalonians 5:24 (New International Version, ©2010)
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.




2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our service tomorrow.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family
• Safe travels for family
• My dad's birthday
• Salvation for friends
• Missionaries

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is So Patient with me!

7. Wait on God

The times we find ourselves having to wait on others may be the perfect opportunities to train ourselves to wait on the Lord. ~Joni Eareckson Tada

In the Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 13

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Proverbs 8:17 (New International Version, ©2010)
17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Faithful!

1 Thessalonians 5:24 (New International Version, ©2010)
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.



2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our country.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family
• Safe travels for family
• Salvation for friends
• Missionaries

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is So Faithful!!!!

7. Wait on God

I want to listen to what my Father has to say to me!

In the Faithful Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 12

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Psalm 70:4 (New Living Translation)
4 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!”

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Holy!

1 Samuel 2:2 (New International Version, ©2010)
2 “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.



2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our state.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Family
• Salvation for friends
• Missionaries

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He

is Holy

7. Wait on God

Being quiet is tough for me!

In the Holy Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 11

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Deuteronomy 4:29 (New International Version, ©2010)

But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.


Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is our Sovereign Lord!

1 Chronicles 29:12 (New Living Translation)
12 Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength.



2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our city.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Protection traveling home
• My children
• Tonight services
• Salvation for those who come to our church today
• Missionaries that you would strengthen them

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Put On my Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He is completely in charge of Everything!

7. Wait on God

Shutting up can be the hardest thing to do.

In the Sovereign Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 10

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Psalm 73:23-28 (New Living Translation)
23 Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. 26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
27 Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. 28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.


Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is My Everything!

Psalm 73

23 Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in the next couple of days here at Conference on the Ministry.

3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• John and I would grow closer together
• My children
• Friends who have lost loved ones
• Salvation for family
• Our Missionaries that are here at the conference

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

"God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination." ~Augustine

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

"The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven't yet come to the end of themselves. We're still trying to give orders, and interfering with God's work within us. " — A.W. Tozer

Don't forget to put your armor on....

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

He is my everything!

7. Wait on God

But as for me, how good it is to be near God!

In the name of Jesus who is my everything, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 9

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Matthew 6:6 (New International Version, ©2010)
But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Love!

Romans 5:8 (New International Version, ©2010)
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in the next couple of days here at Conference on the Ministry.

3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• I would feel His Love!
• My children would feel God's love!
• John would feel God's love!
• Our church board
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries and fellow Christians in Iran who have been arrested.

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

One of the greatest stories of forgiveness...Joseph forgiving his brothers.

Genesis 50:16-21 (New Living Translation)
16 So they sent this message to Joseph: “Before your father died, he instructed us 17 to say to you: ‘Please forgive your brothers for the great wrong they did to you—for their sin in treating you so cruelly.’ So we, the servants of the God of your father, beg you to forgive our sin.” When Joseph received the message, he broke down and wept. 18 Then his brothers came and threw themselves down before Joseph. “Look, we are your slaves!” they said.
19 But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. 21 No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

1 John 4:4 (New International Version, ©2010)
4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

Don't forget to put your armor on....

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

He Loves Me

7. Wait on God

"Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first of all into harmony with Him." ~Hudson Taylor

In the Loving name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 8

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Matthew 21:22 (New King James Version)
And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Amazing!

Ephesians 3:20 (New Living Translation)
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our Plans, that they would be His Plans!

3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• My children would be amazed by God!
• John would be find rest!
• My Pastor wife
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries and fellow Christians in Iran who have been arrested.

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

As Christ forgave me so I must forgive others!

Colossians 1:13-14 (New Living Translation)
13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Hebrews 2:18 (New Living Translation)
Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

Don't forget to put your armor on....

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

He is Sooooooooooo AMAZING!

7. Wait on God

"Prayer is the breath of the new creature."~Richard Baxter

In the Amazing name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 7

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Isaiah 56:7 (New Living Translation)
I will bring them to my holy mountain of Jerusalem and will fill them with joy in my house of prayer. I will accept their burnt offerings and sacrifices, because my Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is My JOY!

Romans 15:13 (New Living Translation)
13 I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

What Joy (Psalm 146)
Written by: Sarah Emerson

You made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, Your promises remainYou give justice to the weak, You care for the widow and orphan, Forever Lord, You reign

What joy, what joy for those whose hope is in the name of the Lord

What peace, what peace for those whose confidence is Him alone

You make the blinded eye to see, and cherish those who seek Your face, Your faithful love endures
You came to let the slave go free, You cause the sinner to sing praise, In You we are secure

Ha lle lujah (forever we will sing)
Ha lle lujah (praises to the king)

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our Home.

3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• My children would be filled with joy!
• John would be have much patience today!
• My Pastor
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries and fellow Christians in Iran who have been arrested.

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

Luke 6:37 (New Living Translation)
“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

James 1:2 (New Living Translation)
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

Don't forget to put your armor on....

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

He is my Joy and gives me Joy!

7. Wait on God

If you are strangers to prayer you are strangers to power." ~Billy Sunday

In the name of Jesus that fills us with JOY, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 6

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer: (Oh that I would be found righteous)

Proverbs 15:29 (New Living Translation)
The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayers of the righteous.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Good!

Mark 10:18b (New Living Translation)
Only God is truly good!

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in the lives of our Missionaries and Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for the cause of Christ!


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• My children would know that all that they have is because of God's goodness
• John would be amazed by the goodness of God
• Missionaries our church supports
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries and fellow Christians in Iran who have been arrested.

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

Matthew 18:21-22 (New Living Translation)
21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

1 Corinthians 10:13 (New International Version, ©2010)
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

What a Promise!!!!

Don't forget to put your armor on....

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

He is Good all the time and All the time God is Good!!!!

7. Wait on God

"Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue. Gods voice in response to mine is its most essential part."~Andrew Murray

In the so very Good name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 5

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer: (Lord, I want my prayer to be a sweet aroma, an act of worship)

Psalm 141:2 (New Living Translation)
Accept my prayer as incense offered to you, and my upraised hands as an evening offering.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Stronger!

Psalm 89:8 (King James Version)
LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our church!


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• My children would be protected by the strong arm of Jesus
• John be strengthened by the power of Jesus
• Womens Ministry in our church
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries finances

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

I love, love, love this verse!

Colossians 3:13 (New Living Translation)
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

1 Peter 1:7 (New Living Translation)
7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

Don't forget to put your armor on....

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

He is my Super, Strong God!

7. Wait on God

To pray is to grasp heaven in one's arms; to embrace the Deity within one's soul, and to feel one's body made a temple of the Holy Spirit.
~C. H. Spurgeon

In the Super Strong name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 4

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer: (Wow, Wow, Wow...I love this verse!!!!)

Hebrews 4:16 (New American Standard Bible)
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Full of Grace!

Ephesians 4:7 (New American Standard Bible)
But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ's gift.

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in our ministry!


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• My children would understand grace.
• John and his calling
• Youth and children of our church
• Salvation for family
• Missionaries health

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

Ephesians 4:32 (New Living Translation)
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Today, I am going to focus on "Putting on the Armor of God" Gal. 6 again!

Put on your Armor, it is you first line of defense and don't for get your offensive Weapon "The Sword of the Spirit" which is the Word of God!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because

"My chains are Gone...I have been set free! My God, My Savior has Ransomed me!

7. Wait on God

Enough of me....I want more of Him!

In the most Gracious name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 3

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer: (We serve a God who listens to us and answers our prayers)

Psalm 66:19 (New Living Translation)
But God did listen!

He paid attention to my prayer.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is Holy!

Psalm 99:5 (New Living Translation)
Exalt the Lord our God!

Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in my parents and sister.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• Sister's needs
• My Mom, that God will give her understanding.
• My kids will know Christ.
• Salvation for friends
• Missionaries needs
  

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

I am amazed of God ability to forgive us; who am I to not give forgiveness in return. I love this verse.....

Psalm 86:5 (New Living Translation)
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,

so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Today, I am going to focus on "Putting on the Armor of God" Gal. 6 again!

It is like getting ready for the day. Not to many people walk out of there house in the morning and go to work with thier pj's on, hair a mess, sour breath and no food in thier belly. That would be silly and you would not have a job for long. Just as we take care in getting ready for the day physically we need to get ready for the day spiritually...Put on your Armor!

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because He is so Holy. There is no one, no thing or no god like our GOD!

7. Wait on God

Enough of me....I want more of Him!

In the very Holy name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days of Prayer 2011~ Day 2

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer: (I love the last part)

James 5:16 (New Living Translation)
16 Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is! (vs. 9)

Today, I am going to focus on: He is our Beautiful Creator!

Isaiah 40:28 (New Living Translation)

Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding.

2. Pray for His Will to be done! (vs.10)

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in my family.


3. Pray for Him to meet our needs! (vs. 11)

Today, I am going to focus on:

• John, that God will give him wisdom.
• My Dad, that God will give him strength.
• Protection & good health for my children.
  
  

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others. (vs. 12)

I am going to leave this part private. ; ) But I want to encourage all of us to allow God to search and clean out any unforgiveness and things that we try to keep from Him. I love this verse.....

Psalm 51:10 (American Standard Version)
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation! (vs. 13)

Today, I am going to focus on "Putting on the Armor of God" Gal. 6 again!
I think that during this time I am going to do this every day. As I was praying and imagining putting on the armor...it was so powerful that I think I will pray for this everyday. Clearly God has given us the tools to help us defeat temptation and protect us from evil. We just have to put them on and use them.....very cool! ( I have blogged about this before during my GEPC study, check it out)

Belt of Truth

Breastplate of Righteousness

Feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace

Shield of Faith

Helmet of Salvation

Sword of the Spirit

6. Thank God for His Goodness (vs. 13 NKJV)

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because I know He is our creator. He has a plan so much bigger than I could ever understand and it is beautiful.

7. Wait on God

There are always two parts of a conversation....talking and listening. I have done enough talking and now it is time for me to listen to what God wants to say to me.

In the Beautiful Name of Jesus, Amen!

30 Days in Prayer 2011~ Day 1

For the next 30 days I am going to spend "30 Days in Prayer". I want to focus the next month on prayer. I am going to follow the simple pattern Jesus gave us, the Lords Prayer. Join me as I sharpen my prayer life and let this time encourage and strengthen your walk with the Lord.

What God's Word says about Prayer:

Matthew 6:9-13(New King James Version)
9 In this manner, therefore, pray:

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done

On earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

13 And do not lead us into temptation,

But deliver us from the evil one.

For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Prayer Guide:
I am using the "Lord's Prayer" as a guide. (Matthew 6:9-13)

1. Praise God for Who He is!

Today, I am going to focus on: He is our Provider!

Genesis 22:14 (New American Standard Bible)
Abraham called the name of that place The LORD Will Provide, as it is said to this day, "In the mount of the LORD it will be provided."

2. Pray for His Will to be done!

Today, I am going to focus on: His will in my life.

3. Pray for Him to meet our needs:

Today, I am going to focus on:

• My families needs.


• My dear friend Jenilee that God would heal her.

4. Pray for forgiveness and that I would forgive others.

5. Pray for Help against Temptation!

Today, I am going to focus on "Putting on the Armor of God" Gal. 6

6. Thank God for His Goodness

Today, I am going to focus on: Thanking Him because I know He will provide my needs.

7. Wait on God

Today, I am going to wait on Him!

In Christ's Name, Amen!

Day 1 ~ God is our Provider
Day 2 ~ God is our Creator
Day 3 ~ God is Holy
Day 4 ~ God is Full of Grace
Day 5 ~ God is Stronger
Day 6 ~ God is Good
Day 7 ~ God is my Joy
Day 8 ~ God is Amazing
Day 9 ~ God is Love
Day 10 ~ God is My Everything
Day 11 ~ God is My Sovereign Lord
Day 12 ~ God is Holy
Day 13 ~ God is Faithful
Day 14 ~ God is Patient
Day 15 ~ God is Everlasting
Day 16 ~ God is Great
Day 17 ~ God is my Savior
Day 18 ~ God is my Victory
Day 19 ~ God is
Day 20 ~ God is
Day 21 ~ God is
Day 22 ~ God is
Day 23 ~ God is
Day 24 ~ God is
Day 25 ~ God is
Day 26 ~ God is
Day 27 ~ God is
Day 28 ~ God is
Day 29 ~ God is
Day 30 ~ God is