Day 8 Topic: For a smooth registration Verse: 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. Lord, you are a God of administration. You planned the world before You began! We ask for the plans and purposes of ACFW’s conference …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 9
Day 9 Topic: Casey Miller as he finalizes appointments Verse: 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. Father, we thank you for Casey, Robin Miller’s husband. We thank you for his commitment to Robin, their children and to ACFW. …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 10
Day 10 Topic: The families we leave at home Verse: 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 …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 11
Day 11 Topic: That we mourn with those who mourn Verse: Romans 12:15b– . . . and weep with those who weep Heavenly Father, we pray for those whose dreams aren’t realized at this conference. Some will be disappointed that they didn’t receive what they had hoped for, prayed for, and worked so hard to achieve. If there is disappointment, …
Conference Expectations
by Ian Acheson I waited outside the reception area of the corporate campus waiting for my client to arrive. I was expecting to receive a letter of employment from the CEO that would end my consultant status and see me appointed as a director of the company. We’d been in discussions for six months and all that was required was …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 12
Day 12 Topic: That we rejoice with those who rejoice Verse: Romans 12:15a–Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . Dear Heavenly Father, as members of Your Body, let us build each other up so that we all reach the lofty goals that You have called us to. When one of our members receives good news at the conference, let …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 13
Day 13 Topic: Hotel staff Verse: 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. Dear Lord, hear our prayer. Please be with …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 14
Day 14 Topic: The ACFW choir as they prepare for Sunday worship Verse: Psalm 66:1-2–Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Heavenly Father, I pray for the ACFW choir as they prepare. There is nothing as beautiful as blessing your name with singing. I pray for each voice–may they blend …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 15
Day 15 Topic: Robin Miller, conference director Verse: 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. Thank you, Father, for Robin Miller. Thank you for this steadfast leader who loves you and is devoted to helping other writers glorify you …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 16
Day 16 Topic: Finalists in the Genesis Contest Verse: 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.Verse: Gracious heavenly Father, we lift up the authors who have finaled in the Genesis Contest to …