Day 16 Prayer – Finalists in the Genesis Contest Holy God, today as we hold before You all the expectations and dreams of those seeking publication for a beginning work, we remember who You are. We know You are great, that You are greater than anything else we would even consider as a god. We know You do whatever pleases …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 17 – For Those Pitching Projects
Day 17 Prayer – Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects “I have the strength for everything through Him who empowers me.” Philippians 4:13 Dear Heavenly Father, as the ACFW National Conference approaches, we ask for wisdom and grace for those who will be meeting with editors and agents. We pray You will guide them as they prepare their materials, …
FREE HUGS at ACFW Conference!
By Teresa Tysinger You guys! Can you believe the ACFW Conference is just a few short weeks away? It’s like a trip to Disney World for Christian authors. (If you think that’s overstating, then you’ve obviously never been to one.) Like many of you, I’m working hard to prepare. Here’s a glimpse at my to-do list in progress: • Sketch …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 18 – For Conferees to Learn
Day 18 Prayer – For Conferees to Grasp What Is Taught and to Grow From It But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God … James 1:5 (NASB) Thank you, God, for the opportunity to learn during the upcoming ACFW conference. We know we’ll have access to a wealth of excellent information. Give us wisdom and discernment, …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 19 – Mentor & Specialty Appointments
Day 19 Prayer – For Mentor and Specialty Appointments But verily God hath heard me; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy for me. Psalm 66:19-20 Dear Lord, bless those who seek publication as they meet with editors and agents and attend special appointments. We …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 20 – Conference Veterans
Day 20 Prayer – Conference Veterans The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. — Psalm 18:2 Lord, today we lift up those attendees who are making a return trip to conference. Father, use these conference veterans as …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 21 – God’s Timing
Day 21 Prayer – For All Attending To Rest In God’s Timing For Their Lives Heavenly Father, You know exactly what You’re doing. You are well aware of the time, the day, the week, the year. And You are never late. Your timing is perfect. Lord, I pray today that You will help us rest in the truth that, even …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 22 – The Carol Award Finalists
Day 22 Prayer – Finalists in The Carol Awards But I trust in you, Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. Psalm 31:14-15 NIV Lord, we lift the Carol Award finalists up to You today. Help them remember You are their …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 23 – The Volunteer Workers
Day 23 Prayer – The Volunteer Workers Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. Romans 6:13 Dear Father, thank you for each person who …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 24 – A Servant’s Heart
Day 24 Prayer – For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them Father God, thank you for the blessing that the ACFW conference is. Being able to attend and learn and fellowship with other Christians in our industry is a wonderful thing, but we ask, Lord, that you help us all to keep others in mind. …