The Silly Season

Thankyou Lord for the wonderful rain. We have enough to begin seeding now Lord and we are so grateful. I pray that as my husband goes about his work he will remain safe, get enough rest and not work himself into the ground as he is wont to do . I know he feels an urgency to get as much done while the moisture is there but I pray he can listen to his body, and rest when he is tired.

I pray also for the rest of the family during this busy and sometimes stressful time. I pray that we can all pitch in and help each other out and work together as a family.

I'd like to also pray for Adam as he begins to take his new medication. I pray that the side effects will be few, and if something is bothering him at the moment I pray that he can open up to Kath, and that they can work through his issues with your help. I pray for Kelly as she starts a new term. I pray that she can listen to her teachers and think about her own future Lord, not the immediate situation. Help her to find something to focus on and motivate her. I also pray for Kath Lord as she does her best to help her children be their very best. I pray that she can continue to rely on you and know that you are faithful and will always watch over her.

And me Lord. I'm feeling a bit down after the highs and lows of the past week. I'm still a bit bewildered and not completely comprehending what it is that is expected of me. I pray that I can listen and heed your voice Lord. Please forgive me for unkind words and thoughts I have had Lord. Help me to be a better Christian, a loving and supportive wife and mother and a good friend.

Also Joanie Lord. She is such an inspiration to me and such a good example. I pray that she will have answers soon Lord, and relief from her health issues.

All these things I commit to you Lord.

Leadership

Lord, I pray that your light will shine from me as I worship lead tomorrow. I pray that I can be your instrument, and that I can let myself be a vessel for your word.

I've been feeling that something has been afoot in the past weeks Lord. I don't understand exaclty what is happening and I've been frustrated. Lord, I just pray that I can be patient and wait on you, as your timing is always perfect and I can have no way of knowing the big picture. I pray that when you need me that I can be ready and willing, and recognise your calling for what it is.

I'd also like to pray for Joanie and her family Lord. I pray that they can continue the great work with their renovations without causing any more injury to themselves! I also pray that Joanie can find the rest she needs and feel more able to cope with the pressures of everyday life. I pray for the relationships of her children and their friends, that they may develop into something meaningful which will honour and glorify you.

And my family Lord, I feel something is happening there Lord. I get tiny glimpses every now and then and I am so grateful to you for showing me that. I pray that my husband and children can fully understand what it means to be loved by you, and to experience the wonder of being saved by grace.

Lord, forgive me for the sins I have committed. I have been ungrateful and harboured unkind thoughts. I pray that I can learn to be more gracious in my life and I thank you for the grace that you continually pour down on me.

Wednesdays Prayers

Lord, I have friends and family on my heart again today. I'd like to pray for Kath, Adam and Kelly as they deal with seeing Glen again and all the emotions that brings. Also pray for Glen, that he can foster a good relationship with his children and meet their needs.

Pray for Joanie that an answer to her health problems can be found soon. Also pray for steady progress on her home renovations Lord. I thank you so much for Joanie, she has been an inspirational and steadfast friend.

I'd like to pray for this Sunday's service Lord. I pray that I can allow you to work through me to show your love to the congregation. I pray that going to church can be a positive experience for my husband and that he can begin to work through his issues there. I pray that I can be an istrument of your grace and glory.

I'd also like to pray for myself. Allow me to show the grace to the world that needs to be shown. Thank you for the grace and forgiveness that you shower on me on a daily basis. I pray that I can pass some of that on to others and learn to share about you.

Spiritual Drought

Firstly Lord, thankyou for the lovely rain. It refreshes the land and the soul. The mood has lifted a smidge. Thankyou.

Secondly Lord, Joanie has given me much to think about. My first response was that it's too hard, and what can I do. But of course the answer lies with you. Help me Lord to do whatever it is you would have me do to ease the spiritual drought that has us in it's grip. I know I have often turned my back on you, and tried to rely on myself. Forgive me Lord, help me to always turn to you, to trust you and worship you as you deserve. I lay my life at your feet Lord. Forgive me for my disobedience, help me find the strength in you to stand firm and obey you unthinkingly, automatically, radically.

I pray for an end to the drought on the land and the drought in our hearts. Help restore us Lord.

Sowing the seed

Today's church service as all about sowing. Not just the sowing that we as farmers are about to get caught up in, but also the sowing of righteousness in our hearts.

This was a lesson I needed to hear so thankyou Lord for showing it to me. Thank you also for letting me be aware of your presence while singing in church today. It gives me such a lift to feel you so close Lord.

I pray that the seed of righteousness can grow inside me Lord. I pray for the commitment to study your word and learn from your lessons. I pray that I can be aware of when you are speaking to me and heed your instruction.

I pray to be a better person Lord, a better wife, a better mother. Help me squash the resentment I sometimes feel when things aren't going my way. Help me to instruct my children with love and fairness. Help me to be the kind of wife that is a blessing to my husband.

In all things Lord, I pray I can be more like you.

Time for some blessings!

Hi Lord, I think after my whinge fest of late it's high time I sat down and thanked you for the many blessing you shower down on me on a daily basis....so here goes.

Thankyou that my children are both well, and that DS has recovered from his head cold and sore throat.

Thankyou that both kids had an enjoyable experience with netball and football today. I'm grateful that they had good games and came through it injury free.

Thankyou for my wonderful blogging friends who refresh, encourage and enlighten me every day.

Thankyou that I live in a community of people who really care for one another, it's an amazing community to live in and I am so blessed to be a part of it.

Thankyou that Pink continues to do well at school. A whole term has almost passed and still not trouble on the horizon! This is such an amazing answer to prayer and words can't express what a relief it is to not be constantly worrying about how she is coping every day.

Thankyou for the lessons in patience you are giving me. I think I'm starting to get the message. But I'm sure I have a lot to learn, as I'm also sure you will continue to teach me!

Most of all, thankyou for your word and for leading me to read it.