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. Merciful Father, Almighty God, It is amazing to think that You–the truly awesome, Holy God who created and sustains everything, everywhere–You love us. As we anticipate the upcoming ACFW conference, we ask Your …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 7
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 of each and every writer, editor, agent, publishing …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 8
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. Heavenly Father, How grateful we are for a Holy God who takes into consideration the needs we cannot even yet understand. Bring people to this …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 9
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 God, we come before Your throne on behalf of our brother Casey Miller. You gifted him with an analytical mind that is …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 10
Day 10 Topic: The families we leave at home 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 He …
First Impressions
by Ian Anderson My anxiety level increased as I approached the open door for the early-bird “writing skills” class. I hadn’t written anything for weeks and felt very unprepared for the session. Fortunately, when I walked into the large room 100+ people were already sitting down. I was happy that I could easily slip into anonymity. This class was just …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 11
Day 11 Topic: That we mourn with those who mourn Romans 12:15b– . . . and weep with those who weep Dear Heavenly Father, please prepare our hearts as we near the upcoming ACFW conference. We all have hopes, dreams, and fears that may consume us in the midst of it. We’ll be surrounded by a multitude of people and …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 12
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 …