Busyness

It's a really busy time of year for us right now Lord.

I pray that during this time we take time to honour each other and treat each other with respect and kindness. And understand that we are all under pressure, all busy within out own lives and all trying our best.

I pray for safety for the farmers as they work hard and long hours to get the crop in. I pray for favourable weather and no breakdowns during this often stressful time.

Thank you for the health and happiness of my family at the moment. Kym is recovering from his flu and I am grateful for that. Thank you for Stephanie's more positive frame of mind. I pray that through this experience she has felt you nearby and will one day look to you for a close and meaningful relationship. Thank you for the lovely young man that Scott is growing into. I pray that I can guide him to be a kind, and loving man, just like his dad.

I pray for Scott's and my safety in the coming week as we travel to Adelaide. I pray that Scott will enjoy his tennis and that he will learn from the experience and grow in confidence. Thank you for giving him this opportunity.

I feel I've let myself drift from you Lord. Help me to get back on track and look to you first and foremost every day.

Lelia

Lord I lift Lelia and her family up to you right now.

Show them your love. Let them feel your comforting arms around them. Help Alyssa to understand and feel your love also. She has proclaimed her love for you before, let her do it again.

Please be with Lelia as she guides her family through this difficult time. Help her to show love, grace and forgiveness toward her daughter.

I pray that this will be the experience to bring her home Lord. Home to her family and home to You.

Protection

Please watch over Stephanie today Lord. She is having a really rough day. Please help me to remain calm and strong and help me with finding the right words to support and comfort her. I know you have plans for her Lord, please help her to find her place and follow through with the plans you have for her. I know she can be an amazing spirit filled young woman. Please help her to be all that she can be.

Protect her today and every day Lord. I lift her up to you and ask that you chase away the darkness and self doubt in her mind. Give her courage and strenght and help her guard her tongue Lord. Let her feel your arms around her and shield her from harm.

Help!

Lord, there is so much on my mind at the moment. Help me to give everything to you and trust that you will do what is best for all involved.

Please help Joanie and her family as they face an uncertain future. Show Joanie the path you want her to take and show her the way with regard to her children and their relationships.

I'd also like to pray for Scott's school. The principal has resigned and the school faces an uncertain future. I pray that a replacement can be found soon with little disruption to the children. Thankyou for Scott's continued improvement at school Lord.

Steph is struggling again Lord. Please watch over her, guard her tongue, and help her to forgive and move on. She is prone to holding grudges and that doesn't help anyone. Show her that she is loved and precious in your eyes.

And Kym Lord. I pray that the wall around his heart can continue to be chipped away. I pray that he will one day join me in praising you.

Also I'd like to pray for me. I pray that I can be a good wife and mother in the midst of every day struggles. I pray that I can bless my family and bring glory to you. I pray that I can find the right words and the right time to approach my kids about their faith and encourage them.

All these things I leave at your feet Lord.
Amen.

Friends

Lord, Kath, Kelly and Adam are again in my thoughts. Kath is having such a rough time of it at the moment. I pray that you can comfort her and guide her along the difficult road of single parenthood. I pray that she can look to you, and trust you to watch over her and her children. I pray that Adam will enjoy his new course next term and do well with it. I pray that Kelly can work through the emotions she is feeling at the momet and learn to appreciate and respect her Mum. Kath is trying so hard and I get the feeling that it's all becoming too much for her. Watch over her and protect her Lord. May she feel your love and know that you will never leave her.

Rain

Lord, thank you so much for the beautiful rain you have sent. We are starting to see our crops come up out of the ground now and it brings us such hope. Please continue to bless us with regular steady rain throughout the growing season to ensure our crop is successful this year.

Please also watch over Pink today as she endures her first day back at school. Help her to see that all things happen for a reason, and let her know that you will never leave her or foresake her.

And Kath. She is stressed at the moment with trying to get Adam sorted. Please give her the strength and the wisdom she needs to deal with him. Also allow him to learn from his mistakes and grow into a responsible young man. Please also watch over Kelly as she continues to struggle through her teenage years and find out who she is.

Heartbroken

Pink is hurting Lord. Please help her to see that all things happen for a reason and you have a plan for her life. Please hold her in your loving hand and let her know that she is loved Lord. Help her heart to heal and help her to move on.