"I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen ..." - John 3:11
Dear God,
Thank You for the testimony that You are forming in me. I pray that my entire pregnancy, birth, and motherhood process bring You glory and allow me to share with others what You have done in my life. Others have ministered to me, and I know it's just a matter of time before I am asked to share what I have experienced. Lord, guide me in these divine encounters with others. Let Your praises be on my tongue! Help me to be a light to all of those around me. Amen.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
A Good Name
"A good name is more desirable that great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." - Proverbs 22:1
Father,
We know that there are many people who seem to be popular and to have all the things that they need in this world. Unfortunately, many of them lack character that reflects You. We ask that You supply us with the things that we need to help our child obtain character traits that bring Your Kindgom glory. Only You know what this child will become and what desiny You have for him/her to fulfill. I pray that You will supply a good name for him/her and that it will bring blessing to him/her all the days of his/her life. In Your Name, amen!
Father,
We know that there are many people who seem to be popular and to have all the things that they need in this world. Unfortunately, many of them lack character that reflects You. We ask that You supply us with the things that we need to help our child obtain character traits that bring Your Kindgom glory. Only You know what this child will become and what desiny You have for him/her to fulfill. I pray that You will supply a good name for him/her and that it will bring blessing to him/her all the days of his/her life. In Your Name, amen!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Rejoicing in Rest
"Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds." - Psalm 149:5
Dear God,
Thank You for all that You have done and all that You're doing within me. I want to rejoice and sing of Your goodness, even when I'm at rest. Please continue to let the bed that You've provided for me be a place of sanctuary from the world, a place that I can meet You in praise and prayer. I ask that You fill me with encouraging and godly thoughts, songs, and dreams at night. As I continue to work through the end of this pregnancy, allow me to be nourished through sufficient rest and to feel refreshed each morning. Thank You for using these opportunities for me to learn more about You, Your character, and Your ways. Amen!
Dear God,
Thank You for all that You have done and all that You're doing within me. I want to rejoice and sing of Your goodness, even when I'm at rest. Please continue to let the bed that You've provided for me be a place of sanctuary from the world, a place that I can meet You in praise and prayer. I ask that You fill me with encouraging and godly thoughts, songs, and dreams at night. As I continue to work through the end of this pregnancy, allow me to be nourished through sufficient rest and to feel refreshed each morning. Thank You for using these opportunities for me to learn more about You, Your character, and Your ways. Amen!
Friday, August 24, 2012
Reading God's Word
"I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You." - Psalm 191:11
Lord,
Thank You for providing us with a blueprint to live by. I ask that You plant in me the desire to read to my child from Your Word on a regular basis. I want him/her to know who You are, what You've done, what You will do, and how to have a personal relationship with You. As we read the Scriptures together, let Your Word come alive to us. Speak to us through it, and let it become a vital part of our walk with You. Amen.
Lord,
Thank You for providing us with a blueprint to live by. I ask that You plant in me the desire to read to my child from Your Word on a regular basis. I want him/her to know who You are, what You've done, what You will do, and how to have a personal relationship with You. As we read the Scriptures together, let Your Word come alive to us. Speak to us through it, and let it become a vital part of our walk with You. Amen.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Potential Spouse
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." - Genesis 2:24-25
Lord,
Today, I thank You for three years of wonderful marriage with Adam. You have given us an awesome opportunity to become sanctified through our relationship with one another and now through the process of raising a child. I pray that if our child's future involves this type of opportunity that You will raise up that special someone in his/her life in Your time. I ask that you would allow his/her spouse to come from a Christian home and that he/she would love You with all of his/her heart, soul, mind, and strength. I pray that you would help Adam and I to provide our child with a loving legacy of a long, lasting, committed marriage. Make our household a place in which love and affection flow freely. Let us show our child what dating relationships should be like and what to look for in a spouse. Give our child patience and endurance to wait on Your perfect will. Protect them as they seek to remain pure at heart throughout this process. Amen.
Lord,
Today, I thank You for three years of wonderful marriage with Adam. You have given us an awesome opportunity to become sanctified through our relationship with one another and now through the process of raising a child. I pray that if our child's future involves this type of opportunity that You will raise up that special someone in his/her life in Your time. I ask that you would allow his/her spouse to come from a Christian home and that he/she would love You with all of his/her heart, soul, mind, and strength. I pray that you would help Adam and I to provide our child with a loving legacy of a long, lasting, committed marriage. Make our household a place in which love and affection flow freely. Let us show our child what dating relationships should be like and what to look for in a spouse. Give our child patience and endurance to wait on Your perfect will. Protect them as they seek to remain pure at heart throughout this process. Amen.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Daily Tasks and Work
"Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men." - Proverbs 22:29
Heavenly Father,
I pray that my son/daughter will excel in whatever work he/she does and that he/she will do it with all of his/her might. Let good habits develop early in life that will set the standard for a strong work ethic. Help us and other mentors to provide him/her with school work, chores, and other day-to-day tasks that require focus, dedication, and diligence. May whatever my child does, whether a big or small task, be done in a manner that will bring glory to You. Let him/her seek You for direction concerning any task, realizing that the strength and opportunities to work are given by You. Lastly, allow my child to find some way to minister through the job that he/she will have. In Your name, amen.
Heavenly Father,
I pray that my son/daughter will excel in whatever work he/she does and that he/she will do it with all of his/her might. Let good habits develop early in life that will set the standard for a strong work ethic. Help us and other mentors to provide him/her with school work, chores, and other day-to-day tasks that require focus, dedication, and diligence. May whatever my child does, whether a big or small task, be done in a manner that will bring glory to You. Let him/her seek You for direction concerning any task, realizing that the strength and opportunities to work are given by You. Lastly, allow my child to find some way to minister through the job that he/she will have. In Your name, amen.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Uses in Youth
"Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years." - 2 Kings 22:1
Father,
Thank You for watching over my little one as he/she grows and develops in my womb. Only You know what he/she will be called to do in life. Today, I ask that You help me in teaching him/her in Your Word and Your ways, so that he/she will be prepared to do the work You have called him/her to do. Help me encourage him/her in his/her areas of strength, and to support his/her boldness to do Your will. Let this child be a light to those around him/her. Even at an early age, use him/her to witness to family and friends. Again, Thank You for the calling You have already put on his/her life and for the skills that You are already weaving together for him/her to be able to pursue the tasks ahead of him/her. Amen.
Father,
Thank You for watching over my little one as he/she grows and develops in my womb. Only You know what he/she will be called to do in life. Today, I ask that You help me in teaching him/her in Your Word and Your ways, so that he/she will be prepared to do the work You have called him/her to do. Help me encourage him/her in his/her areas of strength, and to support his/her boldness to do Your will. Let this child be a light to those around him/her. Even at an early age, use him/her to witness to family and friends. Again, Thank You for the calling You have already put on his/her life and for the skills that You are already weaving together for him/her to be able to pursue the tasks ahead of him/her. Amen.
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