Day 10 The families we leave at home Rom. 8:26-27–In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 13 – The Hotel Staff
Day 13 Hotel staff I Cor. 9: 19, 23–For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it. Dear God, we thank you for the opportunity to be …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 14 – For the ACFW Choir As They Prepare for Sunday Worship
Day 14 The ACFW choir as they prepare for Sunday morning worship. 2 Cor. 5:9-Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. Abba, Father, in all times and in all places, let the ambition of our choir be to sing so as to be pleasing to You. As they prepare for …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 15 – For Conference Director, Robin Miller
Day 15 – Robin Miller, conference director I Cor. 15:58–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Lord, as the date of the conference approaches, many loose ends remain to be tied and the workload might seem insurmountable. I pray your grace …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 16 – For Genesis Contest Finalists
Day 16 Finalists in the Genesis Contest Psa. 135:5-6–For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Father, we commit our work to you for your glory. We ask that you would help the judges …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 17 – Clarity of Speech for Those Making Pitches
Day 17 Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors and agents Phil. 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Father God, Conferences are scary things. We are authors, not orators, and sitting in front of people who have the ability to make or break our careers is daunting. I pray for all …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 18 – For Conferees to Be Teachable
Day 18 For conferees to grasp what is taught and grow from it Prov. 1:5–A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. Father God, we thank you for supplying so many good teachers and topics to help us grow in our writing ministries. Lord, give us all teachable spirits. Open our …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 19 – For Attendees As They Prepare
FOR THOSE ATTENDING AS THEY MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Father, I ask for Your wisdom for each one preparing to attend the conference this year. I pray that our priorities will mirror Yours, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 20 – Conference Veterans
Day 20 Conference veterans Psa. 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Oh God, thank you that through Jesus Christ we can come freely before you today. Receive all our praise, honor, and glory. We pray for those who have gone to conferences before. …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 21 – Attendees to Rest in God’s Timing
Day 21 For all attending to rest in God’s timing for them Psalm 37:4-5 Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Father, many of us can easily become overwhelmed when we feel the need to take control …