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.

Dear Lord...

Lord, today I would like to pray for Joanie. She is facing some changes in her life and perhaps some financial instability. I pray that she can rest in the knowledge that you will care for her every need. I pray that the new treatment will be worth the effort and deliver the results she is hoping for.

I pray also for Lightening. She is doing so well and I thankyou for the prayers you have answered already in that regard. I pray that she can continue to improve with her health and wellbeing and make steady progress. She is such a blessing to all who come in contact for her, your light truly shines from within her and I thank you so much for bringing her into my life.

I pray for our day of sport tomorrow. I pray that it can be injury free and an enjoyable day for all. I pray in particular that Pink will give her best and enjoy her game and not let her insecurities get the better of her. I pray also for Robbie as he continues to play with the much bigger boys. I pray that he will grow in confidence while still remaining injury free!

I pray also for Kath, Adam and Kelly Lord. I pray that they can grow in your love and learn to love you wholeheartedly and rely on you entirely. I pray this for myself and my family as well.

Health, faith, family and friends.

Dear Lord, Joanie is on my heart today. I pray that she can remain focused on you and that her health problems will be rectified soon. I pray that she doesn't push herself too hard in the rush to get her home improvements complete and that she will listen to her body and rest when she needs to.

I pray for Lightening as she goes through the lengthy process of first lessening and then completely coming off her anti depressants. I pray that she can achieve her aim to be well again soon Lord, without the help of any drugs and relying only on You. But if this isn't to be Lord I pray that she can accept that and find the correct medication at the correct dose.

I pray for Pink's injuries to heal quickly and painlessly. Thankyou that she has recovered from her infection and is full of energy again.

And for Robbie, I pray that he can continue to apply himself at school. He is enjoying it again now Lord and I thank you for that. Thank you for guiding us to encourage him to play squash. That has been such a blessing for him, he enjoys it so much and I am enjoying the time I spend alone with him when travelling to and from squash.

And my husband's knee is troubling him tonight Lord. I pray that he can get a good nights rest and be healed in the morning.

As for me Lord, I pray for some restoration. I've been feeling a little "off my game" of late and that worries me. Last time I felt this way it didn't take long for me to slide into depression. I pray that won't be the case this time, and I'm pretty sure it won't, because this time I am that much closer and more dependant upon You. I pray that I can continue to grow in my faith and closer to You as I learn from your word.

I pray that my family can one day come to rely on you for everything they need. I pray that we can all look to you first and foremost, which is where you belong. I pray that I can be more transparent in my faith and witness to others.

All these things I leave at your feet Lord.

Family

Father I pray for my family and other families in my community to have Christ-centred families.

Help us to train our children in the way they should live, and give our children hearts to honour and obey their Mums and Dads. May the fathers not exasperate their children but bring them up to understand how You want them to live (1Corinthians 11:3, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6 1,4)

May every husband love his wife as he loves himself, as Christ loved and was willing to give Himself up for the church. Help husbands not be harsh with their wives but be considerate, treating them with respect so their prayers won't be hindered. (Ephesians 5:33,25, Colossians 3:19, 1Peter 3:7)

May each wife respect her husband and submit to him as to the Lord, as the church submits to Christ. As all of us are to do, may they submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, each looking to the interests of the other. (Ephesians 5:33, 22, 21, Philippians 2:4) Keep our families strong and together, help them to be givers and not takers.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Kelly

Kelly is hurting at the moment Lord. And when Kelly is hurting she hurts her mum, her brother and herself. I pray that she can open up to her Mum and let her help. I pray that she can deal with the hurt of seeing her Dad again and having to say goodbye again. Most of all I pray that she can welcome you into her heart, because you are the one who can really help. I pray that she can learn to cope with her sadness without taking it out on others and without plunging herself into depression. She is at an age where she is easily influenced Lord, and I pray that those who have influence on her will influence her positively. Lord help her focus on the positives in her life and not get bogged down with the negatives.

And I pray that Kath can feel refreshed and able to deal with parenting children who are hurting. It's a tough job, but I'm sure she can do it with your help.

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.

Depression

Lord, another of my dear friends has been diagnosed with depression. You know who she is. I pray the treatment works for her, and that she is given the correct medication at the correct dose. I pray that her husband and children can support her, and I'm so thankful that she has finally asked for help, as I suspected for a while that she was struggling. I pray that she can be patient and work together with her doctor and counselor to work through this difficult time in her life.

I pray for all of us here suffering with this drought at the moment Lord. It's really starting to take it's toll on our little community and it's heart breaking. I know you will always look out for us, and whatever happens is what is best for us. I pray that I can keep this at the forefront of my mind and not worry.

Brave Friends

Lord I bring two dear friends before you today. They have both made the decision to stop taking their anti depressants and trust they will be held safe in your hands.

For Kath, who has been off her medication for a week I thank you that she has suffered no ill effects. I pray that she can continue to move forward in her life, and accept whatever you have planned for her.

For Lightening, who is yet to undertake this brave and scary path, I pray that you will tell her when the time is right, and then help her husband, family and friends support her.

I pray that both these dear friends of mine experience the results they are hoping for, improved wellbeing, increased energy, and for Kath less anxiety.

And while we are talking about brave friends, I bring Joanie before you Lord. She endures so much, without complaint, and while still remaining joyful in her walk with you. I pray that her problems will be resolved soon and I thank you for bringing her into my life.

These things I bring before you Lord, in Christ Jesus, Amen.

Monday's Prayers

Lord I bring Jodi and her husband before you today. I pray that they have a safe trip to the funeral and are able to offer peace and comfort to those who are grieving, as well as finding comfort for themselves. I pray that Jodi can remain strong throughout and that her health doesn't fail her.

And also Joanie Lord. I pray that the orthodontist is able to find the cause of her problems, and be able to fix them without too much trauma. I also pray that the antibiotics rid her of her infections without causing havoc on the rest of her body.

I'd also like to thank you Lord for this time of refreshment that I have enjoyed. Thank you for your word, and for giving me the direction to read it. Thank you for giving me this life Lord, in which I have so many blessings and so much to be thankful for. I pray that this year I can learn to be obedient Lord, and wise in my decisions.