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. …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 25 – For the Technology to Work
Day 25 Prayer – For The Technology To Work “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Gracious Heavenly Father, we are thankful for the learning opportunities that abound at this conference. Technology plays a major part in the delivery of much information …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 26 – First-Time Attendees
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer – Day 26: First-time Attendees Phillippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Father, in the name of Jesus, we pray for first-time attendees so they will not be anxious or worried about anything. Instead, let them be thankful for …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 27 – Conference Staff
Day 27 Prayer – Conference Staff Heavenly Father, we come to You today to lift the conference staff in prayer. Like the body of Christ, each staff member fills an integral role. May their work reflect their faith in You. May their labor be filled with love and returned tenfold. When stress levels begin to rise, may they remember the …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 28, Spotlight Sessions
Day 28 Prayer – Spotlight Sessions Thank you, Lord, for the Spotlight Sessions. Thank you for the publishing houses and agents who so generously offered to share information and help conferees make connections in this world of Christian publishing. May each writer find the information clear and helpful. We also pray that those present will ask insightful questions and receive …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 29 – Paid Critiquers
Day 29 Prayer – Paid Critiquers As They Work On Submissions 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. Dear Heavenly Father: Thank You for those who have stepped …
40 Days of Prayer, Day 30: Agents
Day 30 Prayer – Agents At The Conference Psalm 143:8 (NIV) Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, For to you I entrust my life. Lord, we pray for the agents whose trust we place our work with and ask that You …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 31: Editors
ACFW Conference Day 31 Prayer – Editors At The Conference “May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2 (NIV) Lord, we pray for each of the editors who willingly give of their time to attend the conference. We ask for safety as they travel. Keep …