2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 1 – Topic: That God’s will be accomplished at the conference Psalm 115:1–Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory. As the conference approaches, LORD, we ask your will be accomplished. We ask you to open the doors you want opened and close the doors you …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Safe Travel (Day 2)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer DAY 2 – Topic: Safe Travel with Good Weather Luke 8:24b–And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. Father God, we come to You, the One who created wind and rain, the One who still commands their attention. So many of us …
Getting The Most From A Writers Conference
By Rachel Hauck I confess it took me awhile to get the hang of writers conferences. Why? Because I attended with the hope of networking with the best of the best or pitching a knock-their-socks-off story idea. My focus was very inward. “What can I do?” “What can I accomplish?” “What connections can I make?” “Who will I impress?” While …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Early Bird and Post Conference Sessions
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 3 – Topic: Early Bird and Post-Conference Sessions Proverbs 2:2–Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding. Dear God: Thank You for making the Early Bird and Post-Conference sessions possible at the ACFW Conference. We lift up the people teaching the sessions. Please bless them as they prepare to …
Got Conference Nerves? You’re Not Alone!
By Grace Hitchcock Three years ago, I attended my first writers conference and I cannot tell you how nervous I felt! Doubts flew through my head: I’m a poser. These men and women have so much more experience than me and I think I can write? I just finished my novel three weeks ago…. I’ve never pitched to an agent before! …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Wisdom for Executive Board
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 4 – Topic: Wisdom in decision making for the Executive Board as they meet Romans 15:5–Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus. Please bless the Executive Board with wisdom as they meet and make decisions …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Worship Pleasing to God (Day 6)
Day 6 – Topic: For 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. Lord, as we meet each day for a time of worship, help us to come together in unity and harmony. We lift up the musicians who will lead us in …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Health for all Attendees (Day 7)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 7 – Topic: Health for all attending the conference Psalm 139:14a–I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Father God, we give thanks to You today for everyone who is able to attend the ACFW conference in St. Louis this year. I pray specifically for the health …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For a Smooth Registration (Day 8)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 8 – Topic: For a 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. Lord, you are a God of administration. You planned the world before You began! We ask for …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Casey Miller (Day 9)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 9 – Topic: Casey Miller as he finalizes 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. Father, we thank you for Casey and for his commitment to ACFW. Please bless Casey …