I PRAY...

What better way to move forward on the National Day of Prayer, than by sharing a piece of my heart and prayer!

Prayer is a vital part of communication when it comes to my faith life.  It is another form of my faith being put in action. Whether praying for people, situations or whatever is on my heart at the time, it's critical for me to pray.  Daily, I choose to be in tune with God in every part of my life.  It's impossible for me to know His heart and will for me without prayer.

Prayer is conversation.  It's a 2 way street.  There's something about the moment God responds to prayer. It's one thing to just talk to Him about what's going on, your worries, your cares, your concerns, etc., but it's truly an art to then be still, listen, and wait for His response.  Sometimes that wait can feel like it's taking FOREVER, but the moment He responds ALWAYS happens to be right on time.

I'm grateful for prayer!  I really don't know where I would be if it had not been for the prayers of others that went before me.  The prayers that were prayed on my behalf, when I felt like I couldn't pray or just didn't want to anymore.  I've learned the importance of prayer, and realized I can't live without it!  I PRAY daily (multiple times throughout the day to stay right), but TODAY I will take time to pray for a wider variety of matters. These concerns will always remain constant with me.  I've seen God move in some amazing ways, and according to my faith, I believe I'll see His goodness in every one of the areas below. Take a moment today to pray with me.  His word says that when 2 or more come together to pray in His name, there He will be.

TODAY, I PRAY... for our government and those in leadership positions.

I PRAY... for an overflow of love and kindness.

I PRAY... for peace, unity, and justice.

I PRAY... for those dealing with depression and thoughts of suicide.

I PRAY... for those dealing with low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness.

I PRAY... for those who don't know God to come into relationship with Him.

I PRAY... for those who have gone astray to know it's never too late to come back home.

I PRAY... for knowledge, wisdom, and power for people to be who they are called to be.

I PRAY... for people to know that His grace never changes, but changes everything. 

I PRAY... for those going through for His names sake.

I PRAY... for comfort, peace, and understanding for those grieving.

I PRAY... for protection and covering over His children.

I PRAY... for health and healing physically, spiritually, and mentally for those dealing with issues.

I PRAY... for supernatural favor, opportunities, appointments, divine connections, and opened/closed doors that are in His will for you.

I PRAY... for strength for those who feel weak and broken.

I PRAY... for the ones with more worries, fears, and concerns than they have faith.

I PRAY... for people to realize that there's nothing too hard for God to handle.

I PRAY... for His power to show up in a mighty way in the lives of those who believe.

I PRAY... for people to accept relationship over religion.

I PRAY... for hearts around the world to truly see JESUS as the solution.

This list could go on and on, but I'll stop here.  Lastly (and definitely not least) I pray for YOU, and that your prayer life and faith life will be strengthened as He works out the matters of your heart!

Be encouraged and be Blessed!

-Danielle W.