The call that your loved one is in jail…
The call that your loved one has OD’d…
The call that your loved one is back out there…
The call that there will be a funeral next week…
You may have gotten that call yesterday, or the day before.
Or you may get it today.
And you feel abandoned…
Do not doubt for one second that God sees you. He knows exactly what you are going through today.
And He is saying to you right now, “Call on me. Come to me. Just say the word.
And I will deliver you from fear, from anxiety, from hopelessness.”
And God is whispering to your loved one today “Come home.”
February 28, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Psalm 50:15 NKJV [15] Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me."
Lord, we come before you today determined to remain faithful in prayer. We are grateful that you are a God of grace and a God of mercy. And as we are faithful to pray, we believe that you are faithful to answer us as we cry out to you. Lord, we call upon you today in our day of trouble and on behalf of [our loved one] who is struggling. We pray that [our loved one] will call on you today and that You would hear [his/her] cry and You would deliver [our loved one]. We believe that when that day comes, when you deliver [our loved one] that [he/she] WILL glorify you! We pray that this vision will come to pass quickly Lord, but we trust and believe it will happen in Your perfect timing. Lord, we are thankful that we can trust in Your sovereign plan for our lives. We pray this prayer in Your Son's precious name! Amen!
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Comfort and Hope
He asks, "Do you trust me?"
I say "Of course Lord, I trust you."
He says, "Do you really really trust me?"
He says, "Then surrender. Let me handle this. I am fighting this battle for you in ways
you can't even imagine!"
I say, "Yes Lord" as I wave my white flag!
And then... He turns to my loved one and says:
“Call to me and I'll answer....
I'll be by your side in bad times...
I'll rescue you....”
Words that I hold on to tightly. Words that I pray. Words of comfort and hope.
February 27, 2024 Our Prayer for our Loved One today:
Psalm 91:1-16 MSG [1-13] God , you're my refuge. I trust in you and I'm safe!" That's right---he rescues you from hidden traps, shields you from deadly hazards. His huge outstretched arms protect you--- under them you're perfectly safe; his arms fend off all harm....Yes, because God 's your refuge, ...Evil can't get close to you, harm can't get through the door. He ordered his angels to guard you wherever you go. If you stumble, they'll catch you; their job is to keep you from falling. [14-16] "If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God , "I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you...I'll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation!"
Abba Father...We come before you on behalf of our children, our families... because you are our refuge and our hope in times of trouble. Lord, we ask today that (our loved one) would trust in you and (he/she) would be safe! Lord, rescue (our loved one) from hidden traps, shield (him/her) from all the deadly hazards in (his/her) life! With your HUGE outstretched arms we pray protection over (our loved one) that under You (he/she) would be perfectly safe and that Your arms would fend off all harm. YES God! Because You are a refuge we pray that no evil would even be able to come close to (our loved one) and that NO harm would be able to get through the door of your protection. Lord, we ask that you would order your angels to guard over (our loved one) wherever (he/she) goes. Lord, if (our loved one) stumbles, we ask that You angels will catch (him/her) and keep (him/her) from falling. Lord, we believe that if (our loved one) will hold on to YOU for dear life You will help (him/her) out of (his/her) troubles! Lord, we believe that you will care for (him/her) if the only trust in You! Lord, we pray that (our loved one) will call on you and you will answer (him/her) and you will be by (his/her) side through ALL of the bad times. Lord, we ask that you would rescue (our loved one) today and that you will give (our loved one) a long life and the long drink of salvation. Lord, we believe these words today! In Jesus name we pray! Amen
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He Gives Us Strength
I am weak...
He is strong.
I can't...
He can.
February 26, 2024 Our Prayer For Our Loved One Today
Philippians 4:13 NIV[13] I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Lord, I am weak today. I am weary. I am tired. I sit at your feet and ask for more. I need more of you Lord. More confidence that you will give me everything I need today to be strong. I admit that I can’t do this on my own. But in you and through your strength, I can. Lord, we come before you today on behalf of (our loved one).Lord, we believe that it is You who gives strength to the weak and power to the powerless. We ask that you would infuse (our loved one) today with Your strength so that (our loved one) can make the next right choice. We thank you for Your faithfulness in our lives! In Jesus Holy Name we pray! Amen.
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Yes Lord!
God never sleeps.
He is always watching over us.
And his heart grieves when even 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."
February 24, 2024 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!
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He Catches Your Tears
He knows.
He knows the burdens you carry...
He knows your pain...He has felt it.
He sees you.
Let him catch your tears today...Let him breathe healing into your hurting, broken heart...Let him wrap you up today with His love...
February 23, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Isaiah 43:1-2,4 NIV [1] But now, this is what the Lord says---he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. [2] When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. [4] Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.
Heavenly Father, to be real God, our hearts are breaking today. The pain at times, can be unbearable. But You, You Lord are the one and only who can heal our hurting heart. Today we cling to your promises. Lord, because you created (our loved one), you formed (him/her) we need not fear. You have redeemed (our loved one). You have summoned (our loved one) by name and (he/she) is Yours! Lord we believe today in your promises that when (our loved one) passes through the deep waters, that You will be with (him/her) and when (our loved one) is drowning in the river of life, it will not sweep over (him/her). Lord we believe that even when (our loved one) walks through the fire, that You will protect (him/her) and not allow (him/her) to be burned. Lord, we trust that (our loved one) is precious and honored in Your sight and that because you loved (our loved one) so much you gave Your son, Jesus in exchange for (our loved one). You gave Him in exchange for (our loved one's) life. Lord, we are in awe of that sacrifice Lord. We do not take it lightly. And Lord, we pray today that (our loved one) would open (his/her) heart to see You in a very real way and (he/she) would understand in a moment, Your redemption and the abundant life you have waiting for (him/her)! We thank you for all you are doing in the heavenly realms that we can't see. We believe that you are at work in a mighty way. We trust in your deliverance today! We pray this in Jesus precious name. Amen!
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Nothing Can Separate Us
One of the things that I know many of us have struggled with is not just dealing with the stronghold of addictions or mental health issues, but that in many cases, our loved ones walk away from their faith.
So friends, if you are struggling with this today, please hear me when I say this...
NOTHING can separate us from God's love.
NOTHING.
Not one thing you do or I do or our loved ones do can change that. He loves us immeasurably more than we could ever imagine. And he loves our loved ones right now, right where they are at no matter how fast they are running from him.
So be assured, that NEVER EVER changes.
And as we are to love like our Heavenly Father, my heart is to demonstrate that same steadfast love.
Do I love my prodigal in a way, that when he chooses to change, he will want to come home to the Lord?
I pray today that you will walk in this assurance.
NOTHING, NOTHING can separate us from His love!
February 22, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today.
Romans 8:37-39 NIV [37] No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. [38] For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, [39] neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Lord, we come before you today grateful. Grateful for your promises and for your son's death on the cross. Because
Lord, we believe these words today. That in ALL things (our loved one) can be more than a conqueror because of YOU who loves (him/her) immensely! Lord, we are convinced that NOTHING...not death or life, angels or demons, not the present or the future or ANY powers; not heights or depths or anything else in all of creation could EVER separate (our loved one) from your love that is in Christ Jesus. Oh Lord, it is easy to love the lovable God but there are days when I am unlovable and my child is unlovable. We THANK YOU today that your love is constant and exorbitant and never-ending. We pray today that (our loved one) will feel that love raining down on (him/her). And we ask Lord, that you would fill my heart with that kind of love for (our loved one). We thank you and praise you and ask these things in Jesus precious name. Amen!!!
Copyright @ 2014 Praying Our Loved One Home
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He Blesses Us With Peace
Extreme busyness (sometimes to numb the pain).
So today, I claim these verses over my life. I claim these verses over my loved one’s life.
And I pray this over each of you who are struggling today.
May you be filled today with the gift of supernatural strength and peace that only He can give us
February 21, 2024 Our Prayer for our Loved One today:
Psalm 29:11 NIV[11] The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
Abba daddy, we come to You this morning weak, tired and full of anxiety and turmoil because we know that our loved ones are wounded, lost and exhausted. Lord, we know that You are the only source of true healing, true freedom. Father God, we ask today that you would give strength to (our loved one) today, because we know that (our loved one) is Your precious child. We pray that You, in all of your love and mercy, pour out a special blessing of peace over (our loved one) as (he/she) struggles through this day. You are the author and giver of life. Lord, we pray today that (our loved one) would choose life. We believe, in faith, that your promise will come to be and we step in to your perfect peace for us today as well. We pray this in Your son’s precious name. Amen
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Measureless Grace
The weight you are carrying….It’s not yours to carry.
The burdens that you are holding on to…Are not yours to bear.
But grace…That measureless grace.
That is what is waiting for each of us…If we are willing to lay it at the foot of the cross.
February 20, 2024 Our prayer for our Loved One today:
Psalm 55:22 TPT [22] So here's what I've learned through it all: Leave all your cares and anxieties at the feet of the Lord, and measureless grace will strengthen you.
Merciful Father, we sit at your feet today bearing the full weight of the burdens we are carrying. The load is heavy. Too heavy for us to manage on our own. Lord, we know that the only way we are going to continue to climb this mountain is if we hand this load off to you. Father, we release all of our cares, all of our anxieties all of our fears, over to you. Lord, we pray this for (our loved one) as well. (He/she) is suffocating under the weight of the strongholds and difficulties in (his/her) life. We pray for a releasing today. We pray that (our loved one) would let go of all that (he/she) is holding so tightly to, the things of this world that are of no use to (him/her). Those things that hold (him/her) back from experiencing the full measure of your glorious grace. Lord, strengthen (him/her). Fill (him/her) with the power that only you can give (our loved one). The God—strength that gives (him/her) the peace to say “Abba Father, I can’t, but you can.” We pray these things in your son’s precious name. Amen
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I Come With Healing
You may feel like everyone has deserted you.
You may feel dismissed and hopeless.
And you may feel like giving up today, giving up on your life, your Loved One, maybe even your God.
But God has not given up on you.
And He has not given up on your Loved One.
The lost, the broken, the outcasts, the incurables...He has a special, tender place in His heart for all of the least of these.
Hold on. Don't give up on your special one. He never does!
February 18, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today.
Jeremiah 30:16-17 Msg. As for you, I'll come with healing, curing the incurable, Because they all gave up on you and dismissed you as hopeless!
Lord, we come to you today feeling lost, alone, deserted. Feeling like we are at the end of ourselves. But Lord, we know that that is exactly where you meet us! You came to bring hope to the hopeless! And Lord, we know that you have not forgotten (our loved one). Lord, we claim your promise for healing in (our loved one's) life today. Lord, you gave your life to cure (him/her). Lord, everyone may have given up on (our loved one) but we know you never will. You came to bring us hope! We believe that your promises are real and true for (our loved one) today! Lord, wrap your loving arms around (him/her). Lord, we thank you for what you are about to do! In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen
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Our Defense is Our Prayers
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.
February 17, 2024 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
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He Will Bring Us Peace
“I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway.”
This morning, those words truly cut deep.
He sees what we do...every little scowl, every eye-ball roll, every middle-finger. He hears our gossip, our anger, our complaining. He sees the pills we take, the wine we drink and the porn we watch.
And He will heal us anyway.
Because that is grace.
And if we are to be like Him, if we are to love like Him, our command is to extend that same grace to others.
And the grace that we extend to others will turn our tears into songs of praise!
And He will bring us peace...
February 16, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Isaiah 57:18-19 NLT[18] I have seen what they do, but I will heal them anyway! I will lead them. I will comfort those who mourn, [19] bringing words of praise to their lips. May they have abundant peace, both near and far," says the LORD, who heals them.
Oh Lord, we come before you today knowing that you are omnipotent are sovereign. You know everything about us. Where we sit and where we stand. And Lord, we know that You see EVERYTHING we do. Yet Lord, you continue to love us, to cherish us, to bless us. Lord, we thank you today for this assurance....that in spite of our rebellion you promise to heal (our loved one) and you will lead (him/her). Lord, I thank you that You will bring (our loved one) to a place of rest in You. Lord, thank you that when that time comes You will comfort (our loved one) and You will comfort each of us who have loved and prayed and mourned for (him/her). Lord, thank you that you promise to change our tears to words of praise; change our worries, fears and anxiety to abundant peace! Lord, we THANK YOU that you are trustworthy and that You will keep Your promises! We pray this today in Jesus precious name. Amen
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Raise a Victory Banner
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.
This morning...
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...
February 15, 2024 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
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Love Never Fails
Today, on this day of love, may you grasp how much HE loves you.
He loves you fully. He loves you in the heaviness, the fear, the doubt and the resignation.
And as he loves us, so we are called to love fully in the messiness of it all. We can only love others out of the overflow of the love He has for us.
May His love spur you on to love your person well today.
Because love never fails.
February 14, 2024 Our prayer for Our Loved One today:
1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV [7] Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Merciful Father, we come to you today knowing….knowing how much you love us. Knowing how much you believe in us. Knowing how much you desire that each one of us step into the fullness you have for us in this life. Lord we ask that you would give is the strength to bear up under the load we are carrying, the imagination to believe the goodness of heaven on Earth today, the power of hope in the restoration of our family and the perseverance to endure any struggle that comes our way today. We pray for [our loved one] today. [He/she] is carrying a boulder that is far too heavy for [him/her]. Give [him/her] the strength to bear up under the weight of all that [he/she] is carrying today. Lord, we ask that you will fill [our loved one’s] mind with the dreams and visions for [his/her] future that you have given [him/her] so [he/she] can begin to walk in that truth. We pray that you would fill [our loved one’s] heart to overflowing with the hope that only begins to well up as a result of your love. And we ask that you would fill [our loved one’s] spirit with the determination to endure through the struggles, knowing that just beyond this mountain [he/she] is climbing are your streams of living water. Lord, we know that love never fails. Lord, we receive this gift from you today and pray these things in your holy name. Amen.
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The Vision Will Be Fulfilled!
As we walk through fear and doubt and hopelessness our armor is to keep His promises in front of us.
While we can't see it, he is creating a beautiful tapestry in each of our lives. The finished product won't be revealed until we meet him face to face. But be assured that what may look ugly to us right now, will come together in the end to be something incredible.
I believe with all my heart that God will use all of this pain, all of the knots, all of the insanity for something very beautiful.
February 13, 2024 Our Prayer for Our Loved One Today
Habakkuk 2:3 TLB [3] But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!
Lord we come before you today worried, fearful, anxious, doubting. What we see around us doesn't always reconcile with your love. So we question. But your word gives us confidence. Your word says that you are working behind the scenes right now in (our loved one's) life. That even though we can't see your work yet, that slowly, steadily and surely the time is approaching when the vision for (our loved one) will be fulfilled. And because of your promises, Lord, we will not despair because we trust that these things will come to past in our life and in (our loved ones) life. Help us to be patient as we walk this difficult journey waiting, trusting, believing that the moment, that moment when (our loved one) says “yes, Lord” will be in your perfect timing and will not be overdue a single moment. Lord we honor your promises and rest in them today. In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen.
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I Will Heal My People
For so many years, in the middle of all of the pain, it was difficult to picture an outcome that included my loved one being healed.
When our home was in upheaval, It was hard to imagine our home with peace and security.
But that is God’s desire for us and for our loved ones.
His promise is to bring healing into our lives.
And I will tell you that while we pray this over our loved ones He can give that to us LONG before our loved ones ever choose to change their lives. YOU are “His people.” You are the one today that he wants to bring health and healing to.
And one day, in His absolute perfect timing He will bring it to your loved one as well...
And you will be ready.
February 11, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Jeremiah 33:6 NIV [6] “ 'Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing.... I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
Oh Lord, we love you. And we trust you. Even when it hurts so bad, and it's so hard to believe, we trust the promises in your word. Lord, your word says YOU are our Jehovah Rapha, our great healer. And today we pray that healing over (our loved one). We believe that you alone have the power to make us whole. That you will heal (our loved one) and that you will allow (our loved one) to enjoy abundant peace and abundant security. We claim peace over (our loved one), we claim safety over (our loved one) and we claim LIFE over (our loved one). Lord, we thank you that according to your word it's already been done. Today fill us with that same peace and security to trust and not doubt as we surrender (our loved one) and give (him/her) to you today. We pray this in Jesus precious name. Amen!
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Rest In Him
In the middle of the insanity, it's hard to trust...
You feel distant from God....
You are struggling with believing anything good will come from all of this....
And you simply want to do something to make it all better...
When the world tells you to do nothing, God in his wisdom gives us a guide for action. So here is your lists of “do’s” for today:
Trust in Him: He will keep you safe
Delight in Him (I mean radical joy!): He will give you the desires of your heart (He already knows the deep desires).
Commit your way to him (really commit - not just a little bit): You will shine like a star
And the most difficult of all...
Be patient: Watch and see the wild, amazing thing God will do in your life and in your
loved one’s life.
Praying today that we can focus on God’s “to do” list for us. He is ready to do miracles!
February 10, 2024 Our Prayer for our loved one today:
Psalm 37:3-6 NIV [3] Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. [4] Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. [5] Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: [6] He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn…[7] Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.
Lord, thank you that today you are a big God who can be completely trusted. As we trust in you we pray also that (our loved one) will trust in you and begin to do the right things so that (he/she) can live safely in this land. Lord we pray that (our loved one) will take delight in you and you alone. We know that as (he/she) begins to live for you, you will give (him/her) the desires of (his/her) heart. We pray that (our loved one) would commit (his/her) ways to you and that (he/she) would trust in you and walk in your will. We know that (our loved one’s) goodness will shine when that day comes. We pray for that day to come quickly, but Lord, we know that it will come in your perfect timing. We ask for patience and perseverance in the waiting. We lift up all of this in you son's precious name. Amen.
Copyright @ 2014 Praying Our Loved One Home
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Dry Bones Come to Life
During the height of the craziness in our home we forgot. We forgot a lot of things to be honest. But mostly we forgot about the power God has given us with our words. Romans 4 says that God calls into being things that don’t exist as if they do, that he gives life to the dead. And in Romans 8 it says that WE have that same power in us.
What are we calling into existence today? Do our words build up or tear down?
Is our tongue being used to speak life or speak death over our loved ones?
Are we giving power to the enemy by verbally putting our ugly, destructive fears out there for him to play on?
Today….when we speak, let it be words of life. Let’s call those dry, dead bones to live and breathe once again!
February 9, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Ezekiel 37:4-6,14 NIV [4] Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! [5] This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life[6] I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord. ' ” [14] I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord. ' ”
Abba daddy, we come to you today feeling desperate and powerless. We confess that at times our words and the meditations of our hearts have been a tool of death. We know through our words and through the gift of prayer we have the power of life. Today, we call into being that which doesn’t exist as if it does. Lord, we speak healing and life over [our loved one]. We ask that you would breathe your breath into [our loved one’s] very soul. We pray that the dry, dead bones of a wounded and weary spirit would be healed in your name. We pray that you would put a new and fresh spirit in [him/her]. Fill [him/her] with the oxygen of hope Lord, bring [our loved one] back home, to the life you have claimed to be [our loved one’s]. We eagerly wait in expectation for You to show us the power you have to bring dry, dead bones back to life and we give You all of this honor and glory in your Son’s holy name we pray. Amen
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Nothing is Impossible with God
Not long ago I had the illusion that if I did something different, if I would have been different, if I controlled more or monitored more or played more or loved more...
that somehow I could do the saving.
But over the years I've learned that's not up to me.
There is only one that can do the saving and one who can asked to be rescued.
Scary to surrender.
But a relief to know the saving isn't up to me. And what was entirely impossible for me...Is entirely possible with God.
February 7, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Mark 10:26-27 NIV [26] The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?” [27] Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
Lord, we come to you today humbled. Humbled because we've tried to do the saving and it just hasn't worked. Humbled because we realize that we don't have that kind of control or that kind of power. And humbled because we know the only hope for saving is through you. Lord, we believe in our hearts that You are the only one who can save (our loved one). And that one day, (he/she) will whisper "rescue me Lord." We recognize that without You, this is impossible, but with You ALL things are possible. Lord we thank you that You are able to bring about in (our loved one's) life what we can not. Lord we surrender (our loved one) to You. And we thank you for what you are about to do. We pray this in your Son's precious name. Amen.
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Stand Firm. Be Free
Freedom...
it's is a funny thing...
You see, we can be "free." Able to move about, able to experience the liberties our country protects. Able to think and do what we choose. And we can be completely lost and in bondage!
And we can be a prisoner in chains, in the dirtiest filthiest jails and prisons, living in the worse conditions AND WE CAN BE FREE, truly free.
You see freedom is a condition of the spirit and soul NOT our external circumstances.
And the only way to be truly free is to surrender. To lay all of our rights and our expectations, our fears and our failures, our hurts and our anger.... To lay them all at the foot of the Cross.
Then you will truly be FREE!
February 6, 2024 Our prayer for our loved one today:
Galatians 5:1 NIV
[1] It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Thank you Lord! Thank you that you love us beyond measure! Thank you that you had a perfect plan for each one of us to live freely when you sent your son. He was broken so we could be healed. Lord He came to set me free and He came to set (our loved one) free! Lord, my prayer today is that (our loved one) would embrace that freedom. I pray (he/she) would stand firm today and allow you to remove, once and for all, the yoke of slavery from (his/her) shoulders, never again to bear that burden. Lord, we praise you today for your power to break every chain! We pray this in Jesus precious name! Amen
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The Lord is His Hope
One of the things I love about our home is the trees in our yard. We have two different kinds of very mature trees. One is an ash tree, which has a massive root system and those roots go down deep into the soul and tend to spread out very wide.
The other tree that we have is the pine tree. Pine trees don’t have very deep roots, therefore they are more susceptible to being uprooted by the elements. Not long ago we had a tremendous storm with extremely high winds. In the middle of the storm we heard loud cracks and bangs. Sure enough, one of the old pine trees in our back yard toppled over.
But the ash trees…
The trees with the deep roots…
They were unmovable.
Praying today that our loved one would become like that ash tree. That the small, positive seeds of faith would begin to take root. And they would grow and go deep into the soil of their hearts. And that one day nothing, not anything would be able to uproot their lives.
February 5, 2024 Our prayer for our Loved One today:
Jeremiah 17:7-8 TLB [7] But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence[8] He is like a tree planted along a riverbank, with its roots reaching deep into the water-a tree not bothered by the heat nor worried by long months of drought. Its leaves stay green, and it goes right on producing all its luscious fruit.
Father God, thank you for Your word and that we can fully trust it. Thank you that You give us visions and pictures of what will come to be. Lord, today I will picture [our loved one] as You picture [him/her]. Lord we pray with our whole being that [our loved one] will come to trust in You and that [he/she] will find [his/her] hope and confidence in You alone. Lord we pray that [he/she] will become like a tree planted, with [his/her] roots reaching deep in Your truth and Your strength. We pray that [he/she] will become so solid and strong that nothing will succeed in coming against [him/her]. Lord, we believe that you have a calling on [our loved one's] life that you have a special plan and purpose for [him/her]. Lord we trust in that plan today. We wait in humble anticipation for it to come to pass. We pray these things today in Your Son's precious name. Amen
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