Saturday

Lord, firstly I would like to thank you for watching over my Grandad. I am so grateful that his stroke was a minor one and that he hasn't lost any functions. I pray that he will be patient (and we know what a big ask that is for him!) this week when he goes to have his tests done and that they will reveal no lasting effects. Its times like these that I really feel a long way away from my grandparents, I pray that I can have the opportunity to visit with them more often.

I pray also that Kath can seek your guidance when dealing with Kelly's school and learn to choose her words carefully so as to have the most benefit for Kelly. I also pray that she won't be offended when I pick her up on this and that she realises that I'm not being critical and that it comes from love.

I would like to pray healing for Joanie Lord. She is such a trooper and I pray that she can find rest and refreshment soon.

We are playing a tennis final today Lord. I pray that we enjoy the fellowship and friendship that comes from tennis and that we all enjoy our games.

And of course myself and my family Lord. I pray that we can all grow closer to you and live for your glory. Please forgive me for harsh words I have spoken and unkind thoughts I have had. Help me to be a better wife, mother and member of this community, and most of all help me to become a true child of yours.

Blessings and prayers

I've had a great week Lord, and I can truly see your hand at work in my life. I find it pretty amazing to be able to say that because your messages to me are something that I have struggled to see or hear in the past. Thankyou for Pink's positive outlook at the moment and her continued growing confidence in her studies and her singing. I pray that she will use her talent for your glory one day. Thankyou for the settling down of Robbie's teeth and for the time I have been able to spend with him at squash. Its been great to play together and have fun Lord. Thankyou for my husbands ever so slight softening heart towards you. He is no longer defensive or jealous of the time I spend at church, he even asks me about what I'm reading and doesn't dismiss it when I tell him. It really gives me hope Lord and I thank you so much for that.

Today I would like to pray for Kath, Kelly and Adam again Lord. I pray that Kath can find an interest to become involved in. She would love to work for your glory but she will need a bit of a shove. I pray that Kelly can learn to accept things she can't change and just get on with her life without dwelling on things too much. I pray that Adam can try just a little bit at school. He has so much potential but if it doesn't interest him he just doesn't bother and he is unable to see the big picture.

Also for Joanie, she is so weary and I pray for some relief and rest for her Lord. I also pray for safe travelling for Blaine and that he will be back home soon.

For Lightening I pray continued healing Lord. She has come such a long way. Help her to know how precious she is.

And of course me. I pray that my heart can continually grow closer to you. I pray that I can speak the words you ask me to, and that I can let my light shine before men.
Amen.

Thursday

Dear Lord, I'd like to pray that Kath has a safe trip home tonight and that she was able to achieve everything she wanted to with Adam's school. I pray also that Kelly can be more tolerant and accepting of her teachers, and learn to get along with them, even the ones she doesn't like.



Thankyou Lord for Pink's frame of mind and her growing confidence at the moment Lord, it is such a blessing to see her happy. My one concern is her aversion to the church and her avoidance of You. I pray that she can accept you into her heart Lord.



Thankyou that Robbie seems to really be catching on with math at the moment. He has a difficult relationship with his teacher and I pray that things will work themselves out for his benefit. I pray that his attitude toward school and learning will continue to be more positive.



And my husband Lord. I pray

Ye of little faith.

If I'd only just handed it over to you in the first place. Thank you Lord so much for the resolution of our school issue. Pink has come out of it feeling that people have faith in her ability and maybe, just maybe she can lift her expectations of herself. Self confidence is a struggle we have always had with her as you know. Thank you so much Lord for allowing her confidence to grow.

I'm about to head to a meeting Lord, I pray that it will run smoothly and that all players, parents and supporters can feel positive about the coming year.

Let the Peace of God Reign

Dear Lord, I would dearly love to know how to let your Peace guide my life fully. Help me to trust and honour you in every thing that I do and say.

Our house is at peace again at the moment and I thank you Lord for the calm after the confrontations we have had with Pink. I pray that she isn't just being pleasant to "shut us up" but because she has heard and valued what we have to say. Thankyou for her progress at school and her changed attitude toward school. I pray that she maintains a positive outlook during the changes that are being made. I pray that these changes won't affect her learning.

I pray that my whole family will one day come to know and love you as I do. I can see glimpses of hope and promise in that area Lord and I pray that they will be drawn into your arms soon.

Blessings

Today Pink came home with her first A in math. She was delighted, what a true blessing it is to see her confidence grow in a subject that she has always struggled with.

It is a wonderful thing to see her happy at school. I am so thankful for that.

Robbie is growing accustomed to his braces and the pain is easing, and for that I am also thankful.

I have enjoyed the companionship of some wonderful friends today, I am truly blessed to have these people in my life.

School

Dear Lord. There are some decisions being made at my daughter's school that I'm not overly happy with. Help me to speak to those concerned and put the right words on my heart to best help her. You know how I dislike confrontation but I realise it is sometimes necessary when in the best interests of my children. I just pray that those making the final decision will really listen to the concerns of the parents and a solution can be found that is in the best interests of the students, because they are the ones that really matter.