Sunday Prayer

Captain’s Log, Stardate 08.13.2006

Leave any prayer requests in the comments and I’ll be praying this week. You don’t have to be Christian to leave a prayer request. If you’d rather not advertise to everyone on the blogosphere, just leave an unspoken prayer request or e-mail me. If I forgot your prayer request, e-mail me. Not to be mean or anything, but if you don't e-mail me or comment to update your prayer request, I'm only going to pray 3 Sundays.

Thank you, Lord, for another good day.

Give Jaen and her family strength and grace. Be with them in the grieving process and provide for them.

Please help Angie B.’s daughter prepare for surgery on Tuesday and I pray it goes smoothly and well. Help her to heal quickly, and I pray you will show her your abundant love for her.

I lift up Nancy B.’s aunt and her family to you, Lord. I pray you will ease her suffering and that you give grace and strength to everyone involved.

I lift up Synner’s dad to you and pray you will shrink his tumors. Please also ease his discomfort. Help Synner to prepare for the conference with plenty of time.

Be with Gail, Brenda, and Bob.

Speak clearly to Heather about your will for her.

I pray against any spiritual warfare in Pammer’s life that is causing problems for her. Help her to trust you and overcome.

Please help Squirl to heal quickly and smoothly. Please ease her pain. Knit her bones together quickly, Lord. I pray for no more complications.

Help Dineen to come up with a story idea and chapter for the Early Bird session at conference. Help her graphic design business to be successful.

I pray for justice for Robin and her family soon, Lord. Please let everything go well for them. Whatever happens, please keep their faith in you strong, Lord. Give them grace and strength this month.

Give Ronie wisdom in her writing career and family. Please help her husband pass his test with flying colors.

Help Ron’s back to heal completely and be with him in his writing.

Help Sharon H. to do everything she needs to do this week, Lord. Give her strength and energy.

Give Kelli S. everything she needs to keep going, Lord. Provide for her abundantly, give her wisdom and clarity.

I pray for continued favor over Sarah S.’s sales and writing career. Put her projects in the right houses.

I pray for healing for Gina C.’s son.

I pray against the spiritual warfare in ChristianFictionQueen’s life, work, and body. Continue to lead and guide her.

Give Cathy W. wisdom in her writing, and I pray you will provide a mentor or the training and guidance that she needs.

I pray for complete healing of Malia’s back and knee. Please help her to find favor with her doctors, the insurance company, her nurses and therapists.

Help all the SAYSFers hear back soon about their manuscript submissions. I also pray for physical healing and health for them all.

Give Mary D. all she needs to continue to serve you. Bless her abundantly. I pray against any dissenting spirit amongst her team, and ask you to give her wisdom, discernment, love, and strength.

Help Brittanie to truly experience your love and be able to share it with the people around her.

Be with Lynette in her writing.

I pray for healing for Mir from her allergies and tinnitic. Touch her body, Lord. Help her to finish her manuscript.

I pray for you to lead and guide Gina H. and her manuscripts.

I pray against any spiritual warfare in Paula M.’s life or over her family, Lord. Please protect her and give her strength and peace.

Continue to lead and guide Megan D. in her writing. Give her time management and wisdom.

Thank you for your brilliant timing with Donna F.’s manuscript and editing jobs. Continue to provide for her. Give her wisdom and trust in you for her writing career.

Give Mair your refreshing this week, Lord.

I pray you will continue to help Angie P. and Pattie. Give Angie everything she needs for her job, family, writing. I pray for complete healing for Pattie. Thank you for your hand on her.

Continue to keep your hand over Dream.

Help Katie’s brother heal completely and quickly from surgery.

Lead and guide Angie A. in her writing and submissions.

Help Ane this week in her writing and other aspects of her life. Lay your hand over her at all times.

Help Winter to adjust, and I pray for unity in the FRG.

I pray for complete healing for Sarahsermons’ health problems.

Continue to be with Judy G. and give her wisdom in her writing projects. Lead her book to the right publisher.

I pray for Sigrun and ask you to help her to know your love for her and be able to show it to others. Heal her from her health problems and help her to feel your joy.

Be with Audra S. in her friendships, her family, and her writing. Help Bob to open his eyes to your truth.

I pray for a good pregnancy for LaShaunda and no complications. Be with her in her family, her writing, and SORMAG.

Give Gina W. your favor in her writing. Lead and guide her. Give her critique partners and the right agent.

Help Mama Rose’s daughter heal completely.

Give Connie S. your strength and grace. Help her to be able to give it to others, too.

I pray for the quick sale of Kristin B.’s house. Thank you the move is done. Give her wisdom and trust in you in all things. I pray for justice for her and her family.

I pray for strength for my friends married to non-believers.

Continue to protect and bless your persecuted church, Lord.

Please continue to provide for me and my family, Lord. Thank you for all you’ve done lately. Please give me time management and discipline to finish my critiquing and my story plotting in time. Help me also to have discipline to continue to exercise and help me to eat better portions, Lord. Humble me so that I can serve you better.

You are our God and our rock. Amen.

Comments

Anonymous said…

Lord, this morning I pray for Camy. That you'll give her the energy to do all that must be done, the wisdom to put aside those things that can wait, and the strength to pursue your will with all her heart, soul, and mind.

May your love for her be a guide that leads her gently along the path you've set for her life.

In Jesus precious name, amen

Mon Aug 14, 04:41:00 AM 2006

Camy Tang said…

Aw, thanks so much!
Camy

Mon Aug 14, 04:31:00 PM 2006

Dineen A. Miller said…

Boy did your prayer work this week. I have an idea and design work's coming in. Thanks girl!

Mon Aug 14, 08:23:00 PM 2006

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