Day 12 Topic: That we rejoice with those who rejoice Romans 12:15a–Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . Father, Tenderize us. This business of writing can be so egocentric. Especially when it seems our careers are going nowhere and others, who perhaps started after us, are whizzing down the highway of success. Not only do we fight the demons …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 13
Day 13 Topic: 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. Lord, as we fill the hotel in St. Louis …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 14
Day 14 Topic: The ACFW choir as they prepare for the Saturday gala Psalm 66:1-2–Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Lord, Thank You for the joy that comes with singing Your praises. God, we come to You in this moment to lift up the ACFW choir as they prepare …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 15
Day 15 Topic: Robin Miller, conference director I Corinthians 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, You have all the answers to all the questions bombarding Robin. Give her the rest she needs in the days to come. Help her …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 16
Day 16 Topic: Finalists in the Genesis Contest Psalm 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. Our Heavenly Father, How great You are! You are Lord over every living thing. There is nothing …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 17
Day 17 Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Dearest Lord, Thank you for the ideas you’ve given us. I pray today for us to be able to convey those ideas clearly when we meet with industry professionals. I know there will be a lot of opportunities …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 18
Day 18 Topic: For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it 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, we’re praying today for all the writers who will be coming to the conference, that they’ll …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 19
Day 19 Topic: For mentor and specialty appointments Psalm 66:19-20–But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. Father God: Hear our prayers for those who have gathered here to mentor other writers and offer wisdom through specialty appointment. …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 20
Day 20 Topic: Conference veterans Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Father God, I lift up to you the veterans of past ACFW conferences as they return for yet another fabulous year. I pray that they will give their schedules and appointments …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 21
Day 21 Topic: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives 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. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, How we adore you; we praise your holy name. You are …