Tag Archives: Prayer

Nov6

Random (hopefully inspired) Thought

Posted on November 6, 2013 by lsgrlr

I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

1 Timothy 2. “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time” (Verses 1-6). Pray for our leaders, pray for those who have authority over us. Why? Because only then will they be getting their guidance and leading from God. Leadership is hard making choices that are right for ALL people and not just ourselves takes the kind of selfless attitude that only God can give. So pray for those who lead us. They are as human as we are.

Oct30

Random (hopefully inspired) Thought

Posted on October 30, 2013 by lsgrlr

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I have hidden Thy word in my heart.
(Picture by Lisa R)

1 Thessalonians 3. “Now may our God and Father Himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May He strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all His holy ones” (Verses 11-13). My prayer for all who read this today, that your love may abound not only for those close to you, but all you come in contact with today. I pray for God’s grace and peace to shine upon you. I pray that your hearts will be strengthened as you go about your daily task. I pray that you will pray for others following the example of Paul and Christ.

Aug26

DAY 238

Posted on August 26, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Life is like the sun…it rises and sets.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

I have been thinking about this post for most of my day today. Ever since I got to work and received heartbreaking news. In order for this to make sense, here’s some background. We have a patient in our center that I have been praying for, for about 3 months now. I have lost sleep over her illness, because a part of me thinks it is unfair that she is so sick. I wish with all my heart I had magical powers that could make her whole again. However, I don’t. So in the stead of “super human powers”, I decided to take my petition to the One who made her, fashioned , and formed her. I have begged and pleaded, asking God to heal her. The answer for three months was always continue to pray. So I did. Yesterday, after a time of prayer, I received a different answer. I felt a whisper in my heart that said I needed to let go, and that I needed to understand that healing means an end to the sickness and pain. I felt peace and so I let go of my burden. This morning, the first news I received as I walked through the door was that the patient had passed away (yesterday morning). It hurt (I won’t lie), I wanted her to live. I wanted God to heal her the way that I defined healing. But He healed her the way He chose to. Does this mean God doesn’t answer prayers? No. It means I have to accept the answer even when it’s no. I have to understand that just because I can’t make sense of something, that doesn’t make it senseless. Life is not fear, death even less so. I learned a lot about life and the worth of another human being from these three months of prayer. I will miss her smile and her gentle spirit. But I am happy that she no longer suffers.

“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

So what am I thankful for today? Answered prayers, even when the answer isn’t what I wanted.

Aug5

DAY 217

Posted on August 5, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Prayer sheds light on our path.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

I have been feeling a bit uncertain about my future. Okay maybe uncertain is the wrong word. More like I had many options, but was uncertain as to which was the right choice. How did I decide? My answer may be very unpopular with some, but for me it has become the constant guide for my life: Prayer. I have been praying fervently for the past few months for direction, the RIGHT direction. Life gives us many roads. Our choices if right can reap amazing results, leading to abundance and growth (not just for us, but for those around us as well). However, if chosen incorrectly can have devastating and dire effects. this for me is why prayer is so important. If I have to make a choice and my desire is to make the right one, shouldn’t I then take my options to the one who knows my beginning from my end? After much prayer the answer came so naturally, it almost felt like I had not been struggling with this decision for months. Here’s the thing, not everyone believes what I believe. but I can only speak from what I have experienced. For me prayer is the most amazing tool given by God, it allows us to communicate with Him. Today if you are struggling for an answer my advise would be to,..PRAY. It’s a win-win.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7, NIV).

So what am I thankful for today? Answered prayers and a clear direction.

Jul21

DAY 202

Posted on July 21, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Light shines brightest in the dark. Pray for light.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

I am having a hard time today. I am feeling jittery because I have spent the whole weekend thinking about someone that I am worried about. I have spent the majority of my time praying out loud, in my heart, and with others for the well-being of a person, who even at this moment I am not sure is alive or dead. This is one of the draw backs of the medical field. This is the biggest downside of working with people that have a terminal illness. Friday is the best day in the world when you leave work and there is no bad news. It is the worst day when you get news you knew would eventual come, but it still shocks you and makes you feel human and helpless. I feel the limitations of my humanity in times like this, times when I have no power to do anything in my own strength. It is in these times I am grateful and thankful that I believe and trust in an ALL powerful God. I can wish a person well from now till the cows come home, but unless I develop some sort of super power, my well wishes are just empty words (with good intentions). BUT God (see why these are my two favorite words)…but not so with God. I know that whether this person lives or dies God has a plan that is beyond what I can see. My desire is that she is healed 100%. My desire is that she sees her daughter graduate from college, get married, and give her grandchildren, but even if she was granted this, the reality is that someday (even if it is not by illness), she will die. So my prayer for her would be that God becomes her best friend, the captain of her ship. I pray for healing spiritually, physically, and emotionally. I pray for a COMPLETE healing. I pray God’s will be done.

“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17, NLT).

So what am I thankful for today? That God is bigger than me.

Jul15

DAY 196

Posted on July 15, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Stay the course. Even when you hit a bump…stay the course.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

Had an interesting talk with a co-worker today. He is embarking on a venture that if successful will not only make him very wealthy, but also be a source of inspiration to many people who may not have otherwise had been given a chance to realize their dream. As I sat listening to his excited and nervous chatter, this prayer popped into my mind, “Dear Lord I pray that You would protect the heart behind the venture. I pray that as his goals are reached, he won’t lose sight of the mission.” Most things that have gone awry started out with good intentions, but greed, selfishness, and the love of power can slowly seep in robbing us of our humility and causing us to forget what our true intentions are (example communism…good reasons, bad execution). I am not gonna lie my coworker is the kind of person that gives of an air of “I’m better than you” (this makes me wry of what may happen if he does have someone in his corner to bring the balance). The thing is I have never seen that as the complete person, but more of a protective shell. So I will continue to pray for his goals. Continue to pray that God will keep him humble. I will continue to pray that he doesn’t lose sight of the mission. Oh, by the way my coworker does not believe in prayer, so I will just have to believe for him. Hopefully one day soon, he’ll believe too.

“… Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16, ESV).

So what am I thankful for today? Pioneers and prayer warriors. The world needs both.

May6

DAY 126

Posted on May 6, 2013 by lsgrlr

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Today’s post is a request. Not for material things, but for prayer. If you follow this blog or read the posts, then you know that prayer is very important for me. It is our access to God. The prayers that I am asking for are not for me (although feel free to pray for me anytime, I will do the same for you), but for a friend. Today, as I sat in the cafeteria I spotted an old friend. For the sake of privacy I won’t use her name. We will call her Mary. Have you ever looked at someone who seemed okay on the outside, but you could just tell something was wrong. Well, that was how Mary looked to me. I tried several times to no avail to get her attention. She was having lunch with friends, therefore, I didn’t want to interrupt her. As she got up to leave I called out, “Mary!” She turned and came toward me, at which point I saw that my initial assessment of the situation was correct. I asked if she was alright (even though I could tell what the answer would be). She then told me something that broke my heart. Have you ever wished that you had the ability to say exactly what someone needed to hear? Today, I sincerely wish I had that gift. I won’t tell you what she told me, I will however say that if you are a parent it would be one of your worst fears come to life. For this reason, I am asking those of you who pray to pray for my friend. Pray that God will hold her heart and heal her pain. Pray that He will answer her questions, and restore what she has lost. Pray that what has been lost will be found, and returned to its rightful place. Pray that God will walk with her through everyday and remind her of His promises. Pray that her friends will NOT try to give her advice or wisdom, but instead just be there to cry with her. Pray that her smile will return.

Dear Lord I pray for my friend and I thank you for her life. You see all that is happening to her now. Please walk with her through this time and show Yourself mightily on her behalf. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

So what am I thankful for today? That even if I can’t fix my friend’s problem. I know the ONE who can, and I can come to Him anytime.