By Deborah Raney A few years ago—more than fifteen years ago, to be exact—for the first time since I’d begun writing in 1994, my job as a novelist was beginning to be more than a part-time pursuit. I had several contracts to fulfill, and my calendar was filling up with speaking engagements. Our oldest son had his degree, but our middle son and …
ACFW Conference Prayer: God’s Will be Accomplished (Day 1)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 1 – 9/20/17 – THAT GOD’S WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED AT THE CONFERENCE Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to Your name be the glory, because of Your love and faithfulness. Dear Heavenly Father: Abba, we come to You in search of the main goal for everything we …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Good Travel Weather (Day 2)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 2 – 9/19/17 – GOOD WEATHER FOR TRAVEL Dear Heavenly Father: We lift up the ACFW Conference in prayer. Please bless all those attending with good weather as they travel from their homes to Dallas then back home again. Please bless us with good weather during the conference as we venture …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Early Bird/Post Conference Sessions (Day 3)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 3 – 9/18/17 – EARLY BIRD AND POST CONFERENCE SESSIONS “…turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding…” Proverbs 2:2 Father, as we move from the Early Bird sessions to the Post Conference Sessions, we thank You for the excitement we feel, the energy of a new conference, …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Wisdom for Executive Board (Day 4)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 4 – 9/17/17 – WISDOM IN DECISION MAKING FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Father, we ask for wisdom for the ACFW Executive Board in all things surrounding the conference, and to administer this wisdom in love and unity of purpose. Fill them with Your Spirit and let their ears be open to …
Conference Prayer – Travel Safety (Day 5)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 5 – 9/16/17 – TRAVEL SAFETIES He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. – Psalm 121:3-4 Lord, we ask today for Your travel mercies upon each conference attendee, faculty, and staff member. …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Worship Pleasing to God (Day 6)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 6 – 9/15/17 – FOR WORSHIP PLEASING TO GOD Lord Jesus, our goal here on earth and in Heaven is to please You with our worship and praise. Holy Spirit, we ask You to inhabit our worship, so it may rise as a sweet aroma to the Father. May it bring …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Health For All Attending Conference (Day 7)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 7 – 9/14/17 – HEALTH FOR ALL ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE Lord, You made our bodies, and You designed the way they work. We ask that during our conference, You give those who attend, organize, and teach, stamina and clear minds, complete rest after the days’ sessions, and joy in our hearts …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For A Smooth Registration (Day 8)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 8 – 9/13/17 – FOR A SMOOTH REGISTRATION “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose …” Romans 8:28 [NKJV] Father God, we feel the excitement building as each calendar day brings us one step …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Casey Miller/Appointments (Day 9)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 9 – 9/12/17 – CASEY MILLER AS HE FINALIZES APPOINTMENTS Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing Casey Miller to this conference to provide the important service of scheduling all ACFW appointments. His experience and organizational skills are a blessing. We ask that You will shower him with patience as he …