Beauty for Ashes

April 9, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Sometimes we get so caught up in the trite sayings of "christianease." Like "all things work for good." And "Let go and let God." or "everything happens for a reason." I abhor those phrases.

Tell the mama who lost her son last night that all things work for good.

Tell the daddy who’s 18 year old daughter is shooting heroin to “let go.”

When we live with a loved one who is on a self-destructive path, we often live in the shadow of death and despair.

To be clear, death and disease and drugs and pain and grief....they were NOT part of God's plan. He didn't cause them. He didn't want this for His people. He wanted us to live a perfect life with Him at the center.

Thankfully healing, freedom, joy and peace ARE part of his plan.

And He promises that while horrible things happen to us in this world He is able to take the ashes of grief and mourning and turn them into the beauty of joy and praise, comfort and hope.

April 9, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV [1] The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,

because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, [2] to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and ...to comfort all who mourn, [3] and provide for those who grieve in Zion---to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

Abba daddy, we humbly come before You ready to receive the Good News that You have for us. We thank You that Your desire is to bind up the brokenhearted and to FREE (our loved one) and to release each of us from the darkness that exists around us. Lord, we proclaim Your favor over our life and (our loved one's) life and we receive the gift of Your comfort as we weep for (our loved one). Lord we accept Your comfort as we grieve. We rejoice in the coming day when you will bestow on us and on (our loved one) a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of despair, because that is Your perfect plan for us. And we exalt the day when (our loved one) will be called an oak of righteousness and (he/she) will stand before You whole and healed in ALL of (his/her) slender and glory. Lord, we receive today Your healing and Your faithful promises for our lives. In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen.

There is Grace

April 8, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

The yelling, the shaming, the anger, the chaos. The crazy things I’ve done on this journey in my selfish efforts to change my loved one.

The mistakes along the dusty path.

But there is grace.

My heart’s desire today is that I would become a better version of myself. Walking in love and overflowing with that marvelous grace.

And as I experience the unfolding beauty of all that that He gives me, my hope is that I would reflect that to my loved one.

SO that he would experience the miracle of His marvelous grace.

April 8, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

1 Peter 1:13-15 TPT [13] So then, prepare your hearts and minds for action! Stay alert and fix your hope firmly on the marvelous grace that is coming to you. For when Jesus Christ is unveiled, a greater measure of grace will be released to you[14] As God's obedient children, never again shape your lives by the desires that you followed when you didn't know better[15] Instead, shape your lives to become like the Holy One who called you.

Almighty Father, we come before you today because you are holy and powerful and loving. We believe that your grace is greater than all of our failures and mis-steps. Lord, we pray on behalf of [our loved one] today, that even now you are molding and preparing [our loved one’s] heart and mind for the glorious unfolding in front of [him/her]. Lord, we pray that you would set [our loved one's] mind on the hope that your grace in Jesus Christ brings. We pray that [our loved one] would let go of the desires that come from living [his/her] old life, a life of pain and suffering. We believe that you have called [our loved one] to become like you in every way. We pray these words in the confidence that they will be full-filled swiftly. In Jesus Holy Name we pray! Amen

I’ll Take Your Hand

April 7, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

This morning you may feel lost and alone. Like you are walking through unknown territory. Like you are in a dark maze and keep running into walls at every turn.

I know that feeling so well.

But God says "I'll take the hand of those who don't know the way, who can't see where they're going. I'll be their personal guide!"

Our God loves you so much that He will personally guide when you don't know which way to turn. He'll keep you from going off the path and falling into the ditch.

Just reach out and take his hand. Trust Him. We don’t have to know the way, because He will show us the way.

And I'm praying today that one day soon, our loved ones will look up and reach out and take His hand and let Him lead them out of the lies and confusion of their life.

April 7, 2019 Our Prayer For Our Loved One Today

Abba daddy, I need you today. I am walking through unknown territory and I am lost. I am scared. I feel alone. But Lord, I know that with you I am never alone. I know that you are right there to grab my hand when I don't know the way. And Lord, I am confident that when my grip gets weak, you, in your love, hold on tighter. Lord, help me today to trust you. And Lord, I thank you that you are always beside (our loved one). Lord, (our loved one) is in unknown territory and you promise that you will be right there with (him/her). Lord, show (him/her) the road that (he/she) needs to take. Lord, guide (him/her). Protect (him/her) so that (he/she) doesn't fall into the ditch. Lord, I know that you are with (our loved one). Thank you for your promise that you will stick with (our loved one) and that you won't leave (him/her). And Lord, I pray today that you will guide (our loved one) home. I pray this in your son's precious name. Amen

Isaiah 42:16 Msg. But I'll take the hand of those who don't know the way, who can't see where they're going. I'll be a personal guide to them, directing them through unknown country. I'll be right there to show them what roads to take, make sure they don't fall into the ditch. These are the things I'll be doing for them— sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute."

You Are Not Forgotten

April 5, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

You may feel forgotten by God today. You may feel like He is not paying attention or that He doesn't care.

He does. And He sees no-one as small or insignificant.

Not one of our whispered cries to Him go unnoticed. And He won't tire, He won't quit, He won't stop until He's finished His work in us and in our precious loved ones.

April 6, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Isaiah 42:3 Msg. He won't brush aside the bruised and the hurt and he won't disregard the small and insignificant, but he'll steadily and firmly set things right. He won't tire out and quit. He won't be stopped until he's finished his work.

Lord, we thank You that You are always present, that You are always aware and that You are in every detail of our lives. Even though we may feel you may be distant or don't hear our prayers, we trust that you hear every faint whisper. We praise you today, that you won't brush aside [our loved one] who is bruised and hurt right now. We believe with thanksgiving, that even though others may have cast [our loved one] aside as small and insignificant You will never disregard [him/her]. And we thank You that You promise that You won't stop until You have finished [our loved one’s] complete rescue. We trust that You are always at work and that You see [our loved one] and love [him/her] deeply. Lord, we believe these promises today in Your son's precious name. Amen

As If

April 5, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

My question today is this. What are we declaring over our loved one’s life?

Do we live in constant fear of death and meditate on those dark thoughts? Do our actions and words prove our thinking?

Let’s speak as if...

Let’s pray as if...

I will live!

My loved one will live!

I choose life!

December 15, 2018 Our prayer for Our Loved One today:

Psalm 118:17 NASB I will not die, but live, And tell of the works of the LORD.

Father God, I admit that I walk in fear most days. Fear of losing that which is most precious to me. Fear of losing my dreams. Fear of not measuring up. Fear of death. Lord, today I call out the truth of your words in my life and in my loved ones life. Lord, I will not allow my circumstances to overcome me. I will not die, I will live. And today I pray for (our loved one). I claim with power and authority life over (him/her). Lord, (our loved one) will not only live but live to tell of your glorious works in (his/her) life. Lord I believe with my whole being that as it is written, so it shall become. I pray this with confidence in your son’s precious name. Amen.

I Thank God for You

April 4, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

In the middle of the ugly, the mess, the difficulties it is hard to see God at work.

But each one of us, every one, whether they are in His will at the moment or not, was created for something incredibly special.

He has begun a good work in you.

He has begun a good work in your loved one.

And He promises that He won’t stop pursuing us until the day we go to our eternal home.

I give thanks today for my loved one and for the work God is certainly doing in his life.

April 4, 2019 Our Prayer for Our Loved One Today

Philippians 1:3,6 NLT [3] Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. [6] And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

Abba Daddy, we come to you this morning, feeling tired, feeling sad, feeling angry, sometimes with our loved one, but often with ourselves. We know we are called to love. We know we are called to give thanks. And today, that is hard for me. I can't do this on my own Lord. So fill me with Your love and grace so that every time I think of (our loved one) I WILL give thanks to God for him/her. Lord, I am so grateful that you chose (our loved one) specifically for me. Lord, I AM certain that you, the God of the universe who is always, always good, is already beginning to do a good work in (our loved one) and that You won't quit, You won't stop until (our loved one) is complete in You. We are grateful that we can fully trust You. We pray in your son's holy name. Amen.

By Your Power, You Rescue

April 3, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Res·cue: the act of saving [someone] from a dangerous or distressing situation.

Have you ever been frustrated because you didn’t get out the door when you were supposed to? I have. And then the thought comes into my head, “I wonder what disaster the Lord saved me from because I was running behind.”

He does that. He saves us from ourselves. And it may look today like your loved one is in an incredibly hopeless situation. But He may just be in the middle of doing the saving.

"By your mighty power you rescue."

Today I am going to choose to believe that He is at work and in the process of rescuing my loved one.

Today I am going to choose to believe that He will protect and cover my loved one in the shadow of His wings.

Today I will walk in hope.

April 3, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Psalm 17:6-8 NLT [6] I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray[7] Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies[8] Guard me... Hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Lord, we come before You today confident, because we know that you are a God that answers prayers. We pray that today You will bend down and listen as we pray. And I thank you that when [our loved one] cries out to you, you will bend down and listen to [him/her]. Lord, hear [our loved one's] whispers and groans. Show [our loved one] your unfailing love, Lord however that looks. Use the people and events around [him/her] to reveal yourself to [our loved one]. I pray that when [our loved one] does cry out to you that you will swoop in to rescue [him/her] with your mighty hand. Protect [our loved one] from the enemies that are trying to destroy [him/her]. Enemies like confusion, pride, anger, addiction, self-loathing. Lord, whatever [he/she] is facing today, we know that you are greater. Guard [our loved one]. Draw [him/her] near to You and protect [him/her] under the shadow of Your wings. Lord, we pray with confidence that these things will happen as you will them to and ask all of these things in your Son's precious name. Amen.

No Eye Has Seen

April 2, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

You know, the reason I pray scripture prayers and share them is because I believe the Bible is real and true. And that we don't get to pick and choose the parts that we want to believe and those that we don't think apply to us.

So when God says He loves us, it's pretty easy to believe that. We admit that we know that's true.

But when God says He wants to heal us or He wants to restore us or He came to bring life to EVERYONE or He wants us to be strong in the spirit, we tend to think...we'll that works for others (the pastor at church, the person next door, the righteous one) but we we have a hard time believing those truths for our lives. We deeply doubt that those things could happen for us or our family or our loved one.

But I have seen healing. I have seen restoration. I have seen lovely people, people you meet on the street who are living a prosperous, abundant life who will tell you their stories of deliverance and redemption. People who were on the streets for YEARS. People who were homeless and in bondage to drugs and alcohol.

People who were blind and now see...

People who were lost and now are found...

THAT IS WHAT OUR GOD CAN DO!!!

April 2, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”---the things God has prepared for those who love him---

Lord, we come before you this morning with thanksgiving and gratitude for the love that you have for us. We believe that you have a great plan for (our loved one). We wait expectantly for what you have in store for (him/her). Lord, no eye has seen, no ear has heard and no human mind can conceive the things that You have prepared for (our loved one). We pray with confidence that you hold (our loved one’s) future. We wait in hope for what you are about to do. In your son's precious name we pray. Amen!

Rescue Me

April 1, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Recently one of our regular attenders of our homeless ministry came in at the end of the service. He was sobbing. He had gotten kicked out of the shelter, due to his addiction. He had been riding around on buses for 3 weeks. He was a very very broken man. I have known him for almost a year and for the first time I saw him vulnerable.

This man is your son and my son.

Even though our loved ones put on this tough "I don't care about anything" act, they are dying inside and they know it. They live in a cycle of guilt and shame. They tell themselves every time they engage in self-destructive behavior, it will be the last time and when they engage in it again and again they have failed in their minds.

Like my friend, they are crying, just crying for help. Silent screams that they think no one hears. Rescue me! RESCUE ME!!!!

And I KNOW to that we have all cried these words too. We are hoarse from our pleas.

These words....

Lord, rescue them today. Don't look the other way. They are hurt, and in pain. Come close and get them out of this mess they are in.

He hears our cries and he will answer. He is always on time and one day our loved ones will sing a new song!

April 1, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today.

Psalm 69:1,3,6,13-14,16-18,29-30 MSG [1] God, God, save me! I'm in over my head, [3] I'm hoarse from calling for help, Bleary-eyed from searching the sky for God. [6] Don't let those who look to you in hope Be discouraged by what happens to me...[13] And me? I pray. God , it's time for a break! God, answer in love! Answer with your sure salvation! [14] Rescue me...Don't let me go under for good, Pull me out of the clutch of the enemy; This whirlpool is sucking me down. [16] Now answer me, God , because you love me; Let me see your great mercy full-face. [17] Don't look the other way; ...[18] Come close, God; get me out of here. Rescue me from this deathtrap. [29] I'm hurt and in pain; Give me space for healing, and mountain air. [30] Let me shout God's name with a praising song, Let me tell his greatness in a prayer of thanks.

Lord, we call out to you today in desperation Lord. We confess that we struggle at times with questions. With unbelief. With a lack of faith. But Lord, we believe that your desire is that not one, NOT ONE of your children should parish. Lord, save (our loved one). Lord (he/she) is in over (his/her) head. Lord, we know (he/she) is tired and hoarse from crying out for help, weary from searching for you God. Lord, we look to you for our hope, Lord, encourage us by answering our cries for (our loved one). Lord, it’s time for a break for (our loved one)! Lord, answer us in love. Answer us with a sure rescue of (our loved one). We ask that you pull (our loved one) out of the cutch of the enemy Lord. (He/she) is getting sucked down, sucked in. Rescue (him/her) today, because you love (him/her). Let us see your great mercy full-face today! Lord, come close to us. We are hurt. We are in pain. Lord, give us all space for healing. Lord, even in the pain we shout your name and praise you because of your great love. Lord, we believe today in your power and strength. We pray this prayer in your son’s precious name. Amen

You Are Enough

March 31, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

I remember those days...

When in my mind there was just nothing to give thanks for.

But God’s word says, as a man thinks, so he will become.

Today simply stop.

Stop what you are doing.

Clear your mind.

And give thanks.

Even if you don’t feel like it. Even if you can’t think of anything to be thankful for. The fact that your God, the God of the universe created you and created your loved one...

Is enough.

Because you are enough.

March 31, 2019 Our prayer for Our Loved One Today;

1 Thessalonians 1:2 TPT We are grateful to God for your lives and we always pray for you.

Lord, we sit at your feet today searching. Searching for answers, searching for resolution, searching for peace. Lord, we know that peace only comes when we practice gratitude in our hearts. Lord, today I am grateful. I am grateful for (our loved one’s) life. I am grateful that you created (him/her) perfectly, for such a time as this. I am honored to be a part of (our loved one’s) life, if not in physical presence at this moment, through the power of my prayers. Lord, I commit today to continue to pray and give thanks for (our loved one) until the day we see you face to face. We pray in your son’s holy name. Amen

I Will Rescue You

March 29, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

A family wondering where their child is, because they haven’t heard from him in months.

A grandma, raising her grandson, without money for groceries.

A couple, dropping their child off at rehab for the 9th time, hoping this time it works.

A mama, just last night, calling the police on her own child because he pulled a gun on her.

A family learning yesterday that their child is gone forever.

These are the things that some of you are facing today. And you are wondering how you are going to go on, or even if God exists.

He IS there...

And he wrote these words filled with so much HOPE just for you today, just for your loved one today.

Simple words full of the power to sustain us.

He will rescue you my friend...

He will carry you through this day.

March 29, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Isaiah 46:4 NIV [4] I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.

Lord you are HE! You are the great I am. You are the One who loves us and we thank you because you are FULLY trustworthy. Abba Father, sustain us today. Give us the strength to walk through this day in Your peace, Your joy, Your power. Lord, you know (our loved one), for you created (him/her). We ask that you carry (our loved one) through this day. Watch over (him/her), protect (him/her). And sustain (our loved one). Give (him/her) this day, (his/her) daily bread. Meet (his/her) needs whatever they are. And finally Lord, we cry out to you for (our loved one's) rescue. Whatever it is that (he/she) is battling today, we ask that you swoop (him/her) up and wrap (him/her) in your loving arms as only you can. Deliver (him/her) from whatever unknown, unseen forces are holding (him/her) captive. Father, we believe… we KNOW that you are a GOOD God and have the power to change lives. Lord, we ask for your life saving intervention today. We pray this in your Son's precious name.

Do Not Fear

March 28, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Fear. Fear is such an integral part of what drives us. It is often the catalyst for what drives our loved ones towards destructive behaviors. And it is what can drive us to control, to manipulate, to "over-care" for our loved ones.

But this...

This...

This promise from God to you...

You do NOT need to fear...

For He is with you...

He will strengthen you...

He will hold you up with his mighty mighty hand...

Because YOU, my friend....are chosen.

March 28, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Isaiah 41:8-10 NIV [8] “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, [9] I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. [10] So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Father God, we come before you today hopeful. Filled with faith because we trust you. Lord, you are a God who can make anything new. You are the God of fresh starts. And you are a aGod who doesn't break His promises. We know that (our loved one) is chosen! You called (him/her). Lord, we ask that today would be the day that (our love done) hears that soft voice in (his/her) ear that says, "You, my precious child, you are my servant; I have chose you and have not rejected you." We pray that (our loved one) would not fear because (he/she) would feel You with (him/her). We pray that (our loved one) would not be dismayed because (he/she) will know that You are (his/her) God! We ask that you strengthen (our loved one) and help (him/her), that you would uphold our precious (loved one) with Your righteous mighty right hand. We believe You for all of this today because we know that You love (our loved one) even more than we do. Give us the courage and strength to walk through this day with that confident knowledge. In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen

I Will Look After Them

March 27, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

God never sleeps. He is always watching over us. And his heart grieves when one of his children goes astray. Just like a shepherd who won't rest if one of his sheep has gone missing, so our Lord won't relent until his child is back in his arms.

He is looking for them now my friends. He is searching for his lost sheep to bring them home. And as he calls out their names, he is waiting for them to respond and say "Yes Lord."

March 27, 2019 Our Prayer for our Loved One Today:

Ezekiel 34:11-13 NIV [11] “ ‘For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. [12] As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. [13] I will bring them out from the nations...and I will bring them into their own land.

Father God, we come before you today in pain. Broken. At the end of our own understanding. But thankful because we know we can completely trust your word. Lord, we hold on to the belief that the promises of scripture will come to pass. Lord, thank you today that you promise to search after (our loved one) and look after (him/her). Lord, just as a shepherd looks after his scattered flock, we ask that you will look after (our loved one) and that you will rescue (him/her) from the place where (he/she) is at today, a place of clouds and darkness. Lord, today bring (our loved one) out of that foreign place (he/she) is living in and deliver (him/her) back to (his/her) home to (his/her) family. Lord we know that nothing is impossible with you and we ask that this deliverance comes today. Lord we pray this in your son's Holy Name! Amen!

He Is; I am Not

March 25, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Recently I got a phone call. Not one that was unexpected but one that was hard to get either way. And my co-dependent natural instinct is to want to get my hands in the mix and "fix" things. My will be done, right?

And then I realized that I had taken my eyes off of the one who truly can fix this situation. Fear, worry, the need to take control, the need to fix, the depression that can come when things don't go our way...

These are ALL things that occur when we forget who is really God.

He is...

And I am not.

He is the lighthouse that guides us. He is the refuge in the storm. He is where I draw my strength and comfort from. And today I'll pray that my loved one will be led back to the light.

March 26, 2019 Our Prayer for Our Loved One Today:

Psalm 141:8 NIV [8] But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge....

Oh Abba Father, we come to you today weak, tired and lost. Not able to see what's in front of us because of the storms that are raging around us. Lord, we know that the only way through the storm is to keep our eyes fixed on you, to not lose sight of the light that is always there to guide us. And Lord, today we humbly ask that (our loved one) would make that decision, that decision to fix (his/her) eyes on you. Lord we ask that You, in your sovereignty would guide (our loved one) back to a place of safety and refuge in You alone. Lord, protect (him/her), keep (him/her) safe through in the darkness and bring (him/her) back to calm waters. We know this is Your desire and we believe that it will happen. We ask this in Your Son's precious name. Amen!

One Defense, Our Prayers

March 24, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

When our heart is breaking comfort comes when we sit at His feet.

Love comes when we pray for those that are hard to love.

Joy comes when we pray gratitude over our situations even when the challenges seem insurmountable.

We have one certain defense in the battle for the heart of our loved ones. It is our prayers.

March 24, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today.

Zephaniah 3:17 GNT [17] The LORD your God is with you; his power gives you victory.The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you,

Lord we thank you today that you are always with us and that you are always with (our loved one). Your word says you will never leave us or forsake us How comforting those words of truth are to us today. Lord, we BELIEVE today that through your great power you will give victory to (our loved one).

We believe that you delight in (our loved one) even more than we do and that Your love will give (him/her) new life! Lord we know that you sing over (our loved one), that you are joyful over (him/her). Lord we pray today that (our loved one) would sense that power and love and experience victory in you today. In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen

He Saves

March 23, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Today, for some of you reading this, it's hard to simply breathe let alone try to fake it through your day. I understand. I have walked that path.

My prayer for you today is that you will press into HIS light. I PRAY that you will feel his love wrap you up.

And our hearts cry is that our loved ones would somehow, someway, through a divine appointment discover how much God loves them and they would be strengthened by that love.

He has a perfect plan for your life. He has a perfect plan for your loved one's life. Hold on to the hope of that truth.

March 23, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Psalm 138:7-8 NLT [7] Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. [8] The LORD will work out his plans for my life- for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.

Lord, today we begin this prayer grateful because we know that we can trust you. Because of your love for us we are always filled with hope. Your word says that in this world we WILL have troubles and today we are surrounded by trouble and (our loved one) is surrounded by trouble. Lord, protect (our loved one) from the enemies that entangle (him/her). We ask that you reach out your right hand and with the power that only you possess, that you save (our loved one). Lord, we believe that you have a special plan for (our loved one’s) life and even now, in the midst of darkness you are working out that perfect plan because of your great love for (our loved one). Abba Daddy, you created (our loved one) perfectly and wonderfully, so we trust that in Your great love. We know you have not abandoned (our loved one) and we wait on You expectantly for our prayers to be answered in Your son's precious name! Amen

He Turns Darkness to Light

March 23, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

I think almost every person who has ever struggled with addiction or depression or anxiety or has walked through the dark valley and is on the other side, would read this and say...yes! This was my experience.

He will meet us in our deepest anguish when we cry out to him...

He will rescue us from the deep waters...

And He will bring us to a spacious place, a place of a kind of freedom that we could have never imagined.

He turns our darkness into light.

March 30, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

2 Samuel 22:7,17-18,20,29 NIV [7] “In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears. [17] “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. [18] He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. [20] He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. [29] You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.

Lord, today we call out to you on behalf of (our loved one). Lord hear our voice, hear our cry for (our loved one). We pray that you reach down from on high and take ahold of (our loved one); Draw (him/her) out of the deep waters (he/she) is in. Lord we believe that You have the power to rescue (our loved one) from (his/her) enemy, from the strongholds that have overcome (him/her). Lord, we ask that you bring (our loved one) into a spacious place; Rescue (our loved one) so that (he/she) may delight in You. Lord, you are our lamp. We pray on behalf of (our loved one) that You will turn (his/her) darkness into light. In Jesus name we believe that these things will come to pass. Amen!

May the Lord Answer All Your Prayers

March 22, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Mornings are always a time when I reflect on all the good in my life, all the blessings that our gracious God has lavished on us. And it’s always a time for me to pray those blessings over others.

As you pray this prayer for your loved one today, know that I am praying it over you all.

May He protect you and strengthen you...

May He grant you the desires of your heart and may all of your plans succeed...

May you walk in victory in His name...

And may all of your prayers be answered..

March 22, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Psalm 20:1-2,4-5 NLT [1] In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. [2] May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem. [4] May he grant your heart's desires and make all your plans succeed. [5] May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers.

Lord, in dark days, in hard times, it’s difficult for us to see light and hope. Lord, we thank you for your words of truth that we can rely on even when we can’t see through the dark. Lord we come to you today heavy and burdened, in this time of trouble and ask that you answer our cry. We pray that when (our loved one) cries out to you, you will hear (his/her) cry. We pray you keep (our loved one) safe from all harm. We ask that you send (him/her) just the right help in the right time and that you strengthen (our loved one) as only you can. We pray that you will grant (our loved one) (his/her) heart’s desires, the passions and dreams that you put inside (him/her) and that you will make all of those plans succeed. Lord, we believe with our whole heart that one day soon we will shout for joy, because of your victory in (our loved one’s) life and we will raise a victory banner in the your precious name. Lord, we agree that one day soon we will share in the joy of these answered prayers that we ask in your son’s holy name. Amen

He Watches Over Us

March 21, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

A simple promise..

He is always with us, watching over all of us.

And He WILL bring them back to us one day. His love will lead them home.

March 21, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

Genesis 28:15 NIV

[15] I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you. ”

Father God, we come before you today confident that your word is truth and that you will never leave us and never leave (our loved one). Lord, we pray that you will be with (our loved one) today and that you will watch over (him/her) wherever (he/she) may go. We believe that one day you will bring (him/her) back to "this land" - to us...to (his/her) family, to those who love (him/her). Lord, we believe today that you will not ever leave (our loved one) and that you will do what you have promised, that your love will lead (him/her) home. Lord, we trust in your words this morning. Lord we ask that they would give us peace. In Jesus Name we pray! Amen.

You are a New Creation!

March 20, 2019 Pamela Lanhart

Not long ago I was talking to a mom, so much like myself. Where the deep wounds of our past drove us to behave a certain way in the here and now. Needing love. Needing control. Needing justification. Needing validation. Needing to atone for the sins or the sins that were perpetrated on us in our past.

Because we didn’t believe that we were worthy.

Because we didn’t believe that we could be completely healed.

Because we didn’t believe that we were “enough.”

But in Him, my friends..you are more than enough.

You have been made new! Nothing in your past justifies OR holds you back.

If you want to be completely free, believe this one thing today.

You have been made new!

March 20, 2019 Our prayer for our loved one today:

2 Corinthians 5:17,19 NLT [17] This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! [19] For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.

Oh Lord our Lord, what a glorious God you are! You have given us an amazing gift. The gift of new life in You. We pray today for this revelation in [our loved one]. Because of your death on the cross, we believe that [our loved one] can become a new creation through you. [His/her] old life will be completely gone and [his/her] new life will begin. What a day that will be. Lord, for those of us who love you and have already received this gift, we request of you today that [our loved one] would once and for all be reconciled with you. We believe this day of reconciliation will come in your perfect timing and ask Lord that it would come quickly. Lord we thank you for your gift of rebirth through Christ! In Jesus name we pray. Amen!

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