Praying for you

Here's what I prayed for this morning:

I called you out by name in each of these prayers, and that in and of itself was special.  Just saying your name in prayer.

I started by thanking God for Samantha Wakefield, thanking Him for bringing you and keeping you in my life.  Thanking God for the gift of Samantha to our family, and the gift of Samantha to our marriage.  

I then prayed that you would be empowered to do your work well- because when we do good work as Christians it makes room for us in front of important people.  It gets us positively recognized.  

That you would be encouraged about your self image, and trust that since you're created in God's image you're already beautifully and wonderfully made.  

That we have the romantic relationship that we both desire, and I, as the head of our family do what's necessary to maintain and strengthen that relationship.

That a weight would be lifted off your shoulders today, and that you would be encouraged and empowered by the joy of the Lord today.  

And then I thanked God for you again.

The beginning of our 2013 confessions

2013 confessions

Jesus is my peace

Set your affection on things above, not on the things on the earth- Colossians 3:2

God has already blessed me with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus.  Because He loves me, He had me on His mind and settled on me as the focus of His love to be made whole and holy by His love- Ephesians 1:3

I pray today that God makes me intelligent in discerning and knowing Him personally, my eyes focused and clear, so that I can see exactly what He is calling me to do, grasp the wonderfulness of His way of life and really trust Him- Ephesians 1:17-

Industry

God, endow my wife and I with an industrious mindset.  We work as if we’re working for the Lord, knowing that He is the one who brings our reward, no matter what we’re working on. 

See a man diligent in his business?  He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [obscure] men- Prov 22:29