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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Open Letter to God


Dear God,

I've prayed and waited. I've begged and anticipated. I've lost hope and regained strength by focusing on You. I'd just like to thank You for answering my prayers. I want the world to know that I give you ALL the credit for opening doors for me. I think I'm dreaming, Lord, but when I pinch my self, I feel it! Once everything is in place, I'll be able to share my whole story with the world, but for now, I just want to thank You publicly. I hope my letter will encourage someone who is seemingly at the end of his or her rope. I hope the fact that I made it through some very dark times to arrive at this point in my life where what I've said is actually happening will prompt someone to hold on because dawn is coming! Tearful pleas in my darkest hour reached Your gracious and merciful ears and I thank You.  So now my faith is strengthened. Anything that goes against what I've prayed for and believe lines up with Your word I will call it out as a lie. Before, I would accept the lie and feel defeated. But now, I know it is a lie because I'm walking into what I've asked You for. No more detours. No more helpless moments. I will stay strong for myself and others knowing that You will come through in a way that will blow our minds!

With the greatest of gratitude,
Me

P.S. Lord, Thanksgiving is everyday for me!

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Prayer


What's the point of taking sermon notes if you're not going to review them occasionally.  I ran across some notes I took four years ago on the Power of Prayer. The next time you settle into your prayer time, keep this list handy.  Prayer isn't a begging session, it is a time to commune with the Lord from a deep heartfelt place of desire.

Motives for Prayer
1. Desire for the Lord’s glory
2. Fellowship with God (Psalm 42)
3. Desire that our needs be met
4. Desire for wisdom (discernment)
5. Desire for deliverance from trouble (Psalm 20)
6. Relief from fear & worry
7. Desire to offer thanks for past blessings
8. Desire to be free from the guilt of sin
9. Desire for the salvation of the lost
10. Desire for spiritual growth