What Politician Do You Hate the Most?
Ask the question – what politician do you hate the most..? and you’ll most likely find yourself in the middle of a heated discussion. Maybe there’s a better way…
5 Ways to Seek God First Every Day of the Year
I began 2018 with one word… SEEK! And one verse… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need. Luke 12:31 And now, a year later I have decided SEEK will be my word for the rest of my life. I want to seek God above all else … to trust…
Day 40 – God, Thank You for the Hope of a New Year
Tonight, you and I will turn the page on another year. How many times have you and I approached midnight thinking, “maybe next year.” The dreams and wishes of a New Year’s possibilities. But you and I have something far more valuable than dreams and wishes. You and I have hope! We have God’s unfailing…
Day 39 – God, Please Help Me Live for Your Glory Every Day
What motivates you? Why do you get up and do what you do each day? Paul wrote: Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 I don’t know about you, but I fall short of that goal every single day. So today, I’m praying and asking… God, Please Help…
Day 38 – God, Please Help Me Trust Your Will in the New Year
I love the anticipation of a new year. A clean calendar. A new beginning. A fresh start. But… When January 1st, 2nd, and 3rd arrive, I realize I’ve once again carried the junk of the past year with me into the new. The truth is the new year has the same great need … to…
Day 37 – God, Please Help Me – I Don’t Want to be Afraid
I spent way too many years of my life terrified of “what ifs.” Life can be hard and bad things happen. And that thought that frequently sent my anxiety levels through the roof. Maybe you struggle with fear and anxiety. And maybe, just maybe, you’re tired of living with the knot in your stomach that’s…
Day 36 – God, Please Help Me to be an Excellent Encourager
It happened again the other day… I was scrolling through Facebook when I came upon a random conversation between pastors, kids of pastors, and members of churches about the recommended salaries for pastors next year. Unfortunately, the conversation got ugly. There were a few in the thread who felt it was more important to be…
Day 35 – God, Thank You for the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Jesus promised that when He returned to heaven, God would send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit to guide His followers… But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26 I can’t imagine trying to figure out…
Day 34 – God, Thank You for the Gift of The Word Made Flesh
As families gather and we join together to celebrate… I’m stopping for a moment to simply pray. God, Thank You for the Gift of The Word Made Flesh Father God, King of kings and Lord of lords. Creator. Redeemer. Comforter. Father, Friend. Thank you! May I faithfully hold Your Word close to my heart and…
Day 33 -God, I Want Jesus to be My Joy
“Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a settled state of contentment, confidence and hope. Joy isn’t just a smile or a laugh. Joy is something that is deep within and doesn’t leave quickly. Joy is given by God and something that He wants us to have…” ~ Theopedia…
Day 32 – God, Please Help – We Need to be More Kind and Gentle
Everyone seems to be a little more kind and gentle at this time of the year and we all love it… But Christmas passes and the new year begins and everything – goes – back – to – normal! Life overwhelms us, patience wanes, and we find ourselves being more negatively reactive than positively proactive….
Day 31 – God, Please Help Me – I Need to be More Patient
If you’re like me, your level of patience is realized on a case by case basis. I can have “the patience of a saint.” I can also be like a spoiled child waiting for Christmas morning. It all depends on the circumstances and how often I’ve previously played my patience card on any given day….
Day 30 – God, Help My Loved Ones to Love and Trust Jesus
The first Bible verse most of us learn is… For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 God’s only Son, Jesus … His amazing and gracious gift of love. The Bible also says about Jesus: “There is…
Day 29 – God, Help Me – I Want to Know and Trust Your Will
My number one post by far is 5 Ways to Know if Something is From God. I believe as followers of Jesus, you and I want to know and trust God’s will for us. But the world shouts and God whispers. On top of the noise, Jesus said that as His followers, “you will have…
Day 28 – God, Please Help Me – I Need More Hope
Many of us personally claim the promise God made through Jeremiah to the exiled Jews living in Babylon: I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 And the awesome thing is … you and I…
Day 27 – God, Please Help Me to be Wise with Money
I shared last week that the number one prayer request on the Blessing Counters Pray Page is one that asks for God to heal broken relationships. The next most asked for prayer is one for God to provide help at a time of financial distress. So today, we’re going to pray about our finances and…
Day 26 -God, Please Help Me and Make Me a Good Friend
I wonder if part of the appeal of social media is that we’re able to have lots of “friends” without the inconvenience of actually making the friendships work. We’re learning that more and more people struggle with sadness and loneliness because their “real life” friendships are suffering due to the distraction and rush of likes,…
Day 25 – God, Please Bless and Protect Your Church with Truth
The “church” is made up of all of us who trust and follow Jesus. In one of His last recorded prayers, Jesus prayed… Father, I am in them and You are in Me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know You sent Me and that You love them as much as You love…
Day 24 – God, Bless My Family with Peace, Safety, and Love
There is a quote that says… Having somewhere to go is a home. Having someone to love is a family. Having both is a blessing. Although, I believe most would agree that having a home and a family is a huge blessing, based on prayer requests I receive … many families need God’s blessings of…
Day 23 – God, Please Help My Loved One Who Suffers from Addiction
Addiction is defined as a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance. And almost everyone knows someone who suffers from addiction. Many of you have been praying for years for someone you love to be delivered from addictions painful consequences. So, please pray with me… God, Please Help My Loved OneWho Suffers from Addiction…
Day 22 – God, Please Make Me Emotionally Strong
How quickly and easily my thoughts and emotions can betray me and send me into a downward spiral of negativity and dissatisfaction. I really do want to be emotionally strong … better able to stand against the things that trigger anxious what-if thoughts. Oh, how I want to consistently control my feelings so that I am…