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, You are so awesome. You are so faithful. Help us, Lord, today to remember Your promises. To give our writing to You. To write for Your glory. And …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 22: For the Book of the Year Contest
Psalm 31:14-15a–But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Wonderful Father, You created us to bring You glory. You shape us, each with different talents, experiences, and dreams, to use in Your service. Each book written is a unique expression of Your gifts. And in each …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 23: Conference Volunteers
Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Gracious God, As we come to this place to expand our knowledge, to hone our craft, and more deeply discover your will for our lives, grant that we may not overlook those who play such an important part of making …
Forty Days of Prayer- Day 24: Attendees to Have a Servant’s Heart
John 3:34-35–A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. Dear Heavenly Father: May those attending this conference have servant’s hearts toward each other. Help them to …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 25: For the Technology
I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Is God sovereign over technology? Yes, and amen! Even though we know the enemy seems to delight in messing with technology for evil or distracting purposes, we also know that even sound byte and jigawatt must bow to the Almighty God. And so we pray, Great God of All, Ruler …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 26: First-Time Conferees
Phil. 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Dear Father, thank you so much for those who are coming to conference for the first time. Soothe their hearts with the assurance that you are with us, and that you plan every step of our lives. Remind …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 27: Sydney Zech, Conference Coordinator
1 Thessalonians 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . You are our God and Father. We join hearts as part of Your family and the ACFW family to pray for our conference coordinator, Sydney Zech. May Sydney’s work be produced through her faith in You. May she be prompted to work out of love for You and for us. …
Part Three: Questions and the Business Card
By Dineen A. Miller Last week we covered some key aspects of the one sheet. Two readers brought up a couple of really good questions so let’s start there before we move on to business cards. (Click here to read part two.) Thanks for the helpful information. I looked at your site. Some of the examples had backgrounds, others did …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 28: For Those Leading Late Night Chats
Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Father, as everyone prepares for conference and seeks Your will about what they’ll experience there, we pray that you put your hand on those leading the Late Night Chats and give them your wisdom and understanding. Guide them not only in finding the words the attendees need …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 29: For Paid Critiquers
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Dear Omniscient Father, You have already answered the prayers before they are written. Before they are read. And before they are spoken. …