Tuesday, July 3, 2012

A Prayer For You

“Anything large enough for a wish to light upon, is large enough to hang a prayer upon.” George MacDonald (Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister)
I’m traveling this week, but my heart is with all of you as well as your prayer needs today.
The Bible overflows with wonderful prayers. The book of Psalms holds both sorrowful and praise-filled prayers. Often perceived as a sad book, Lamentations contains beautiful exaltations. The New Testament shares Jesus’ and the apostles’ prayers. 
One of my favorites is Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians. As we join together to pray for each other’s needs today, would you take a moment to meditate on this prayer as a precursor to your own? Although originally intended for the Ephesians, Paul’s prayer is for all Christians.
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:14-21
Please add your prayer requests in the comments section below so others can pray for you. Feel free to email me confidential requests. My contact info is above. Remember the folks who have requested prayer in past weeks. I pray for safe celebrations of Independence Day and for the spiritual revival of this great nation!
Enjoy this song by Third Day, “God of Wonders,” as we lift our hands to the One who has granted us eternal freedom through Him.  

God bless,
Laura

6 comments:

  1. I love that song. I've had a prayer answered today so I'd like to praise Him for that :)

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    1. I'm praising Him with you! Thanks for stopping by and sharing.

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  2. laura be safe traveling. thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share with us. God Bless.
    we loss our doggie, blushee, a few days ago. thank you so much for your care and prayers.

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    1. Thank you, Betty. I'm so sorry to hear about Blushee. I know how difficult that can be. I'll continue to pray for you and Tony. God bless you both.

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  3. Beautiful song...I'm praying today for a loved one with cancer...song is comforting. Stopping by from B&BB.
    Blessings!

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    1. I'm glad the song was comforting to you. I've prayed for your loved one. Please stop by again and let me know how they are doing. God bless you and your family.

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