Here I will be putting down some of my own prayer needs, and I hope some of you will add your own as a comment. Let’s get out there and exercise those spiritual muscles!!! I got mighty pythons… how bout you???
Here I will be putting down some of my own prayer needs, and I hope some of you will add your own as a comment. Let’s get out there and exercise those spiritual muscles!!! I got mighty pythons… how bout you???
April 9, 2010
Continued prayer that God continues to open my mind and heart to learn his will in all things. Prayer for God to continue working on me so that I can be the super mom I truly want to be (don’t worry he knows my deficiencies!). Healing for my Dad and Gari who are both dealing with infections.
Praise report-
This happened earlier in the week, but was so awesome I wanted to share.
God really stepped in and helped me to change my aprroach with my kids… taking away some of my impatience and frustration and replacing it with patience and love. Praise God!
On the financial side of things, about a month ago I got notice from the state of Georgia the I owed back taxes from a return done years ago in the amount of $500.
That may not sound like much, but keep in mind I just had to pay my city taxes for the year to the tune of $700.
Instead of going immediately to despair and depression as I would normally do in these circumstances, I automatically turned it over to God and didn’t worry about it anymore. I was mentally preparing myself to be broke after this payday since I knew I had to send it out. Here’s where things get good – I found out 2 days ago that not only did I get a raise as a result of my annual review at work, I got a $600 bonus for outstanding service over the past year. Wanna guess how much over my normal pay I got after some overtime and taxes were taken out? Almost exactly $500!!! God is so good to me!
Lesson learned – when I truly put my faith in Him to provide (not in my own abilities) He will!
Amazing!! Just have to tell you we had a similar situation – a couple of summers ago we were required to pay $500 to get of a real estate deal that we wanted to back out on. It was a legal thing that could battle on for 3-4 years, so this was our one chance at freedom. Of course, no such money like that laying around our house! The offer was made on my husband’s payday…he had not worked any over time for months before and he didn’t work any over time for months after…but the paycheck I had for that week was $490 in overtime!! WOW!!! Don’t tell me that God isn’t in on the timing of these things!
Amen! He really is awesome! Especially when we need Him most. That’s when you really see all the different strings he is pulling to work things out for your best.
We struggled for years… and I do mean years. Financially, maritally, you name it we were going thru it. Not only did he carry us thru that dark valley, I can see now looking back that we needed every single one of those pits and lessons in order for him to bring us to where we are now.
Awe… that word hardly encompasses but surely expresses what I feel daily when I ponder God’s love.
Praise Report-
Dad and Gari are both on the mend! My efforts with the kids have been improving as well – keep those prayers coming!
God has made it possible for me to join Lawanda on her mission trip to North Carolina this summer. I am so excited for the opportunity to use my hands to bless others.
Please join me in praying for the people of western China who have suffered a large earthquake. My pastor is currently in China, and while not affected by the quake, has asked that we lift the people of China up in their time of need. Please also pray that Pastor Juan continues to share God’s love to as many as he can and that the Lord brings him home safely.
Today I attended my first Praise and Prayer service at church. Wow!!! What an awesome group of prayer warriors we have at New Life.
The Holy Spirit just engulfed me. I prayed in a way that I’m not sure that I ever have before. I even led a prayer!!! The spirit of inadaquacy that plagues me was left at the door. I spoke with authority in a way that I didn’t know that I could. What an awesome feeling.
I hope to join this group often. There are things that God wants for me to share and I look forward to doing just that.
Prayer Request:
God is opening doors that I prayed for him to open. Please pray that I will keep my eyes on him so the opportunity is not lost.
KIM
I AM SO PROUD OF YOUR WALK WITH JESUS….WE CAN BE OVERCOMERS IN OUR WALK WITH JESUS,, YOU ARE PROVING THAT TODAY AND EVERY DAY.
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND CLIF IN YOUR ENDEAVOR TO CONQUER THIS PROBLEM YOU TOLD US ABOUT.
I LOVE YOU.
GRANDMA
Thank you Grandma! So far so good. Neither of us have smoked since Saturday. Keep the prayers coming!
Praise Report-
Me an Clif have been cigarette free since saturday! Praise the Lord. Thanks for all the prayer support!
The other day, somehow the flooding in Tajikistan popped up on my radar (can’t even remember how) but they are a small central Asian country. Afghanistan borders it to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and People’s Republic of China to the east. Tajikistan also lies adjacent to Pakistan, separated by the narrow Wakhan Corridor.
A 98% Muslim country, they have recently reached out to the christian community
http://www.onenewsnow.com/Missions/Default.aspx?id=1015202
This is a beautiful opportunity for the people on the ground to make headway and introduce more lost people to the gospel.
I know God must want me praying for the missionaries and the people of Tajikistan since he led me to this. Hope you will spare a moment and pray for them as well!