Psalm 139:14a–I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Holy Lord, we are walking, talking examples of your awesome creativity. We praise you for that and for the love you poured into each of us as you knit us together – each a precious individual but still so alike in you. As we prepare for …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 8: For Smooth Registration
Romans 8:28–And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Father God, we ask you to oversee the gracious registration volunteers who see us at one of our lowest ebbs of the conference – when we’re tired from travel, anxious about the …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 9: Wanda Dyson as She Finalizes Editor/Agent Appointments
Hebrews 4:16–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. Many things go into putting on a successful conference, Lord, and many people give of their time and their knowledge. We pray for Wanda Dyson as she finalizes editor and agent appointments. …
Week of Booksignings in Minneapolis
In addition to the HUGE booksigning at the Mall of America on Saturday, September 20, there will be multiple signings at the Northwestern Bookstores in that area next week. Here are the details: Judy Baer and Jill Elizabeth Nelson will sign books on Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverdale Crossing, 13040 Riverdale Dr., Coon Rapids, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 9 – Wanda Dyson As She Finalizes Appointments
Day 9 Wanda Dyson as she finalizes appointments Heb. 4:16–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. Father, we come to you today in prayer for Wanda Dyson, our editors and agents appointment coordinator. We thank you for her tireless work …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 10: For the Families We Leave at Home
Romans 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 for the saints according to the will of …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 11: For Us to Mourn With Those Who Mourn
Romans 12:15b– . . . and weep with those who weep. Father, You have promised that those who mourn will be comforted. Our prayer today is that those who have sorrow and tribulation during the conference will be comforted by Your great arms of love. We pray that whatever disappointments may come, we know You are still on Your throne …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 12: To Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice
Romans 12:15a–Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . Dear Father and most holy Lord, Fill us all with your joy, all who will be together in body and all who will be holding the conference in their thoughts. Grant us your unselfish love for one another, so that we can share in the beauty of writing for your glory. …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 13: For the Hotel Staff
I Corinthians 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. Father, we pray today for the hotel staff who will be responsible for taking …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 14: Worship Pleasing to God
2 Corinthians 5:9-Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. Heavenly Father, let us delight ourselves in you, glorifying your name in praise and worship for you are worthy to be praised. In Jesus’ Name, Amen