One of the greatest joys of my summer has been connecting with people who are so kind to read my blog. I care about you and I appreciate you very much. So, tonight I feel compelled to pray for each of you - to petition the Creator of the universe on your behalf.
So, with my hands on the keyboard instead of folded, I count it a privilege to pour out my thoughts and concerns.
Prayer is so outside of us, so intimate and holy. We're invited into a relationship with a Savior we can hardly conceive of, and He loves us so tenderly.
Dear Lord, hear my prayers for beating hearts, hopeful souls, friendly and kind people that have reached out to me.
Brad: Give him increased creative vision as he seeks to learn more about you. Lead him to a vocation that stretches him and uses his gifts for your glory.
Samwise: Keep him safe, Lord. Grant him favor with those you put before him. Thank you for his sweet and emotional manner and how it blesses everyone that knows him.
Mud Spattered Man: Thank you for his kind, kind heart. Lead him close to you as he so willingly loves and serves. Bless his next steps.
Francis: Thank you for her vision for others, her warm comments and musings on her blog. Bless her family this summer, Lord. Lead them to listen to each other, enjoy themselves, and learn more and more about the preciousness of the bond they share.
SKW: She's so dear. She's funny, interested and interesting. I can tell people feel safe and inspired by her. Keep her safe and keep her joyful, Lord.
Gigi: Draw G to you today. Give her peace, comfort and inspiration. Give her your healing touch and whisper sweet somethings into her pretty ears.
Elizabeth: Lord, would you give her deep and astounding insights today as she seeks you with her whole heart? She reaches out so willingly and blesses others.
Heart Felt: Bless her creative and beautiful heart.
Bez: She's going to college! Give her sweet inspiration and some precious new friends - friends that last a lifetime.
Tina: Comfort her today, Lord. Give her peace about her dad. Thank you for her dear heart - the heart of a delightful mother.
Bear: Oh please bless little bear! She has her eyes wide open and she possesses such a light heart, all ready to love.
Kristi: Bless her desire to serve her family and give her extra stamina as she meets so many needs.
Andrea: Lord, she blesses so many. Give her peace and assurance today. Heal her husband and give them both a sense of wonder as they receive your grace.
My friend at Cut Flower Garden: She's so close to the earth, Lord. Bless her as she loves your beauty and witnesses sweet weddings. She seems so good-hearted.
Chrissey: Give Chrissey supernatural lift today. She's so insightful and clear-minded. She's a learner, Lord.
Helen: Helen is so soft and open to YOU and YOUR sweet movement in her life. Cause her to see you everywhere today, reminded of her value and her unique gifts.
Robin: Thank you for her new house! Please help her current house to sell and give her peace about moving away from her parents. Thank you for her love for her husband and thank you for her eager heart of love for others.
Jenny: Oh, bless this dear one - give her continued insight and strength as she seeks you and grows a baby! Yipppee!
Elaine: Comfort her, Lord. She lost her sweet kitty. Give her a soft heart of contemplation as she grieves. Thank you for her love for me and thank you for all the people that she reaches out to, expecting nothing in return.
Kelli: She is so busy, Lord. She's so smart and insightful. Lead her to a cozy spot under your wing where she can receive unexplainable comfort and hope. Thank you for her loving heart toward Bryan and the girls.
LibbyQ: She's so talented. Shower her with love and hope.
At Home Mommy: Lord, she has so much vision and creative spirit. Please fill the quiet spaces with assurance of your care and love for her. She's good.
Carolyn: She's one of your super stars. Bless her attentive heart, her concerned care for others and her great artistic talent. Bring glory to yourself.
PilesofSmiles: Bless her trip to California. Please grant her safety and joy. She's a hardworker and a great lover of people.
Brenda: Bless her business, Lord. Continue to inspire her creative heart.
Beth E: Guard and guide her sweet sons and please continue to give her comfort and vision as they grow up. Bless her ministry, Lord.
Grannygirlfriend: Lord, don't you love grandmothers? She's a good one. Bless her as she gives love to those around her.
Angela: Lord, thank you for putting her right where she is. You use her resourceful and helpful spirit to bless people in her parish. Thank you for her great love for her girls and her commitment to the people in her village.
Elaine (pftj) Lord, open Elaine's eyes today so she'll see the unseen. Help her to be inspired and help her to feel VERY cared for today.
50's housewife: Bring her rest and calm. Thank you for her perky spirit.
re: Whatever she's doing, however she's feeling - make your presence known. She has a kind heart.
Sara: Bless her as she parents Lilly and loves her husband. Make her sleeping hours count for double as she chases around her cherished child. Call her to yourself and sing to her, Lord.
Kate: As she loves her four kids and strives to be the best she can be, bless her.
Teresa: Bless her generous spirit, Lord. She spreads joy.
QueenMotherMama: Lord, would you bless her walk with you today? Would you give her inspiration and a huge sense of your love for her?
Rosie: As she is a ponderer and a learner - open her eyes to the wonders before her and keep her safe.
Barbara: As Barbara enjoys your beauty, give her insights into your love and beautiful times with her grand daughter.
Funky Monkey: She has such ambition and industry, Lord! Please have the reconstruction of their bathroom go swiftly (I know you do care about this stuff, Lord. You are so concerned about us) and thank you for bringing joy into her life!
Amy: Bless her as she vacations with her parents. Give her some sweet quiet moments and great connections with people dear to her.
Joanne: I pray for speedy recovery, Lord and added strength. Give her energy and a continued desire to love and to serve. Thank you for her great love for me and the inspiration I draw from her spirit.
Karol: I love her. Lord, give her continued clarity and love as she comforts her husband and bless sweet Laura in the DR. Thank you for her inspired heart.
Shannon: Thank you for such a precious and dear heart. Prepare her for camp and show her new things. Thank you for giving her great times with you and bless her as she blesses others.
Elly: Lord, she's such a great mom and a great friend. She has vision for others.
Please meet her today as she looks to you.
Sarah B: She's a fantastic and happy mama! I love her! Bless her as she loves Jackson and Steve. Give her wisdom, laughter and love.
April: Lord, please encourage her heart, give her precious time with you and thank you for the way she loves CB, Finn and Brad.
GretchenJoanna: Give her a smooth road today, Lord. Please provide laughter and assurance in her encounters with others. Lead her to find great love in unexpected places.
And for those who read and I am not aware of it: Lord, thank you for your sweet love for all of us. Thank you for creating a world that holds beauty and truth. Please unite us and help us discover how to live well. Amen.
Brad: Give him increased creative vision as he seeks to learn more about you. Lead him to a vocation that stretches him and uses his gifts for your glory.
Samwise: Keep him safe, Lord. Grant him favor with those you put before him. Thank you for his sweet and emotional manner and how it blesses everyone that knows him.
Mud Spattered Man: Thank you for his kind, kind heart. Lead him close to you as he so willingly loves and serves. Bless his next steps.
Francis: Thank you for her vision for others, her warm comments and musings on her blog. Bless her family this summer, Lord. Lead them to listen to each other, enjoy themselves, and learn more and more about the preciousness of the bond they share.
SKW: She's so dear. She's funny, interested and interesting. I can tell people feel safe and inspired by her. Keep her safe and keep her joyful, Lord.
Gigi: Draw G to you today. Give her peace, comfort and inspiration. Give her your healing touch and whisper sweet somethings into her pretty ears.
Elizabeth: Lord, would you give her deep and astounding insights today as she seeks you with her whole heart? She reaches out so willingly and blesses others.
Heart Felt: Bless her creative and beautiful heart.
Bez: She's going to college! Give her sweet inspiration and some precious new friends - friends that last a lifetime.
Tina: Comfort her today, Lord. Give her peace about her dad. Thank you for her dear heart - the heart of a delightful mother.
Bear: Oh please bless little bear! She has her eyes wide open and she possesses such a light heart, all ready to love.
Kristi: Bless her desire to serve her family and give her extra stamina as she meets so many needs.
Andrea: Lord, she blesses so many. Give her peace and assurance today. Heal her husband and give them both a sense of wonder as they receive your grace.
My friend at Cut Flower Garden: She's so close to the earth, Lord. Bless her as she loves your beauty and witnesses sweet weddings. She seems so good-hearted.
Chrissey: Give Chrissey supernatural lift today. She's so insightful and clear-minded. She's a learner, Lord.
Helen: Helen is so soft and open to YOU and YOUR sweet movement in her life. Cause her to see you everywhere today, reminded of her value and her unique gifts.
Robin: Thank you for her new house! Please help her current house to sell and give her peace about moving away from her parents. Thank you for her love for her husband and thank you for her eager heart of love for others.
Jenny: Oh, bless this dear one - give her continued insight and strength as she seeks you and grows a baby! Yipppee!
Elaine: Comfort her, Lord. She lost her sweet kitty. Give her a soft heart of contemplation as she grieves. Thank you for her love for me and thank you for all the people that she reaches out to, expecting nothing in return.
Kelli: She is so busy, Lord. She's so smart and insightful. Lead her to a cozy spot under your wing where she can receive unexplainable comfort and hope. Thank you for her loving heart toward Bryan and the girls.
LibbyQ: She's so talented. Shower her with love and hope.
At Home Mommy: Lord, she has so much vision and creative spirit. Please fill the quiet spaces with assurance of your care and love for her. She's good.
Carolyn: She's one of your super stars. Bless her attentive heart, her concerned care for others and her great artistic talent. Bring glory to yourself.
PilesofSmiles: Bless her trip to California. Please grant her safety and joy. She's a hardworker and a great lover of people.
Brenda: Bless her business, Lord. Continue to inspire her creative heart.
Beth E: Guard and guide her sweet sons and please continue to give her comfort and vision as they grow up. Bless her ministry, Lord.
Grannygirlfriend: Lord, don't you love grandmothers? She's a good one. Bless her as she gives love to those around her.
Angela: Lord, thank you for putting her right where she is. You use her resourceful and helpful spirit to bless people in her parish. Thank you for her great love for her girls and her commitment to the people in her village.
Elaine (pftj) Lord, open Elaine's eyes today so she'll see the unseen. Help her to be inspired and help her to feel VERY cared for today.
50's housewife: Bring her rest and calm. Thank you for her perky spirit.
re: Whatever she's doing, however she's feeling - make your presence known. She has a kind heart.
Sara: Bless her as she parents Lilly and loves her husband. Make her sleeping hours count for double as she chases around her cherished child. Call her to yourself and sing to her, Lord.
Kate: As she loves her four kids and strives to be the best she can be, bless her.
Teresa: Bless her generous spirit, Lord. She spreads joy.
QueenMotherMama: Lord, would you bless her walk with you today? Would you give her inspiration and a huge sense of your love for her?
Rosie: As she is a ponderer and a learner - open her eyes to the wonders before her and keep her safe.
Barbara: As Barbara enjoys your beauty, give her insights into your love and beautiful times with her grand daughter.
Funky Monkey: She has such ambition and industry, Lord! Please have the reconstruction of their bathroom go swiftly (I know you do care about this stuff, Lord. You are so concerned about us) and thank you for bringing joy into her life!
Amy: Bless her as she vacations with her parents. Give her some sweet quiet moments and great connections with people dear to her.
Joanne: I pray for speedy recovery, Lord and added strength. Give her energy and a continued desire to love and to serve. Thank you for her great love for me and the inspiration I draw from her spirit.
Karol: I love her. Lord, give her continued clarity and love as she comforts her husband and bless sweet Laura in the DR. Thank you for her inspired heart.
Shannon: Thank you for such a precious and dear heart. Prepare her for camp and show her new things. Thank you for giving her great times with you and bless her as she blesses others.
Elly: Lord, she's such a great mom and a great friend. She has vision for others.
Please meet her today as she looks to you.
Sarah B: She's a fantastic and happy mama! I love her! Bless her as she loves Jackson and Steve. Give her wisdom, laughter and love.
April: Lord, please encourage her heart, give her precious time with you and thank you for the way she loves CB, Finn and Brad.
GretchenJoanna: Give her a smooth road today, Lord. Please provide laughter and assurance in her encounters with others. Lead her to find great love in unexpected places.
And for those who read and I am not aware of it: Lord, thank you for your sweet love for all of us. Thank you for creating a world that holds beauty and truth. Please unite us and help us discover how to live well. Amen.
