Be careful not to forget the Lord. ~ Deuteronomy 6:12
This is a great example of my life. On Days 5 & 6 I was extremely busy with getting the kids ready to go back to school after a long winter break and just the everyday hustle and bustle of life. Due to my schedule, I didn't have the chance to post here. So now I am behind by two days.
Life can become hectic but we should always remember to make time for God. Making time for God will enhance our lives in ways we never knew possible. I know that God has great blessings instore for me. I can't wait to experience them all and rejoice in His name! Don't get so busy that you forget God!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Day 4: Study His Word
You will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. ~ 1 Timothy 4:6
The Holy Bible has so much information need to live a Christ like life! We are so blessed to have such information right at our fingertips. I have not always immersed myself in God's word, I know little about many things. Along with the challenge of 100 days of prayer, I am also challenging myself to study more about what God has in store for my life and the lives of my children!
The Holy Bible has so much information need to live a Christ like life! We are so blessed to have such information right at our fingertips. I have not always immersed myself in God's word, I know little about many things. Along with the challenge of 100 days of prayer, I am also challenging myself to study more about what God has in store for my life and the lives of my children!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Day 3: Ask Him for the things you need
And yet the reason you don't have what you want is that you don't ask God for it. ~ James 4:2 NLT
It's easy to ask God for the small things that we feel are easy for God to fulfill. Many of us never think to trust God with the BIG things in our lives. By attempting to handle parts of our lives on our own and only trusting God with the "small, insignificant" things, we are missing out on the many blessings he has in store for us. God is waiting to give us our hearts desire if only we will trust in him. All we have to do is ask.
Today I am reminded that there is no prayer request to big for my God. Even though His answers are not always what we think they will be, He always answers, we just have to be willing to listen.
It's easy to ask God for the small things that we feel are easy for God to fulfill. Many of us never think to trust God with the BIG things in our lives. By attempting to handle parts of our lives on our own and only trusting God with the "small, insignificant" things, we are missing out on the many blessings he has in store for us. God is waiting to give us our hearts desire if only we will trust in him. All we have to do is ask.
Today I am reminded that there is no prayer request to big for my God. Even though His answers are not always what we think they will be, He always answers, we just have to be willing to listen.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Day 2: Pray about your decisions
If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get His help and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don't think you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open. ~ James 1:5-8 MSG
Today, I have been reminded that my Heavenly Father has all the answers I am looking for if only I believe solely in Him. It does no good to pray and then search for other options while waiting on God to answer. God wants us to have continuous faith in Him alone. He loves us and wants us to give all of our worries, stresses, and heartaches to Him but he also wants us to glorify Him through our lifes trials and triumphs!
Being a woman of prayer means praying about all things regardless of how big or small we may think it is.
Today, I have been reminded that my Heavenly Father has all the answers I am looking for if only I believe solely in Him. It does no good to pray and then search for other options while waiting on God to answer. God wants us to have continuous faith in Him alone. He loves us and wants us to give all of our worries, stresses, and heartaches to Him but he also wants us to glorify Him through our lifes trials and triumphs!
Being a woman of prayer means praying about all things regardless of how big or small we may think it is.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Day 1: Pray Early and Pray Often
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14 NKJV
In my journey today, I have learned something about myself. When I pray, I tend to pray in generalities. I take for granted that God knows and understands the specifics of my needs and desires. The devotional for today points out that while Gods knows the specifics, sometimes we ourselves do not.
When we pray we should be very specific about what we are praying for and about. We should also trust in His answers to our prayers!
In my journey today, I have learned something about myself. When I pray, I tend to pray in generalities. I take for granted that God knows and understands the specifics of my needs and desires. The devotional for today points out that while Gods knows the specifics, sometimes we ourselves do not.
When we pray we should be very specific about what we are praying for and about. We should also trust in His answers to our prayers!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The Challenge
Ok. So I bought a book today at the Family Christian Store. The book is titled "100 Days of Prayer For Women" The Challenge is this:
Read a page from this book each day. If you are already committed to a daily time of worship, this book will greatly enrich that experience. If you are not, (that's me) the simple act of giving God a few minutes each morning will change the direction and quality of your life. (this is a direct exceprt from this book)
I will admit, I am terrible about spending quiet time with my Heavenly Father. I also admit that I struggle with how to pray and what to pray. I worry sometimes about "sounding stupid" to God. I am also guilty of using a chaotic life with three children as a excuse to slack in this area of my walk with Christ.
So, I am going to take the 100 day challenge. I am sure that it will be rewarding and I hope that my thoughts in the days to come will inspire others to take the challenge also.
Read a page from this book each day. If you are already committed to a daily time of worship, this book will greatly enrich that experience. If you are not, (that's me) the simple act of giving God a few minutes each morning will change the direction and quality of your life. (this is a direct exceprt from this book)
I will admit, I am terrible about spending quiet time with my Heavenly Father. I also admit that I struggle with how to pray and what to pray. I worry sometimes about "sounding stupid" to God. I am also guilty of using a chaotic life with three children as a excuse to slack in this area of my walk with Christ.
So, I am going to take the 100 day challenge. I am sure that it will be rewarding and I hope that my thoughts in the days to come will inspire others to take the challenge also.
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