Our Future... Our Nation...

14 But they would not listen and were as stiff-necked as their fathers, who did not trust in the LORD their God. 15 They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their fathers and the warnings he had given them. They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. They imitated the nations around them although the LORD had ordered them, "Do not do as they do," and they did the things the LORD had forbidden them to do.

16 They forsook all the commands of the LORD their God and made for themselves two idols cast in the shape of calves, and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the starry hosts, and they worshiped Baal. 17 They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire. They practiced divination and sorcery and sold themselves to do evil in the eyes of the LORD, provoking him to anger.

18 So the LORD was very angry with Israel and removed them from his presence. Only the tribe of Judah was left, 19 and even Judah did not keep the commands of the LORD their God. They followed the practices Israel had introduced. 20 Therefore the LORD rejected all the people of Israel; he afflicted them and gave them into the hands of plunderers, until he thrust them from his presence. II Kings 17:14-20 (NIV)

Lord I pray for the children that have been sacrificed by others for the sole purpose of satisfying their deviant sexual desires.

Bring them close to you Lord and heal them with your loving touch.

Make their hearts whole again and let their tears of sorrow cease.


God, teach them to love themselves again.

Show them how to embrace life.

Do not let one of them become lost Lord.

For they are your precious children.


Bring them close to you Lord and do not let them go.


Lord turn the heart of our nation.

Let us see our wayward paths.

Forgive us for not holding your words in our hearts...

Forgive us for straying from your path of righteousness.


Lord protect us, our children, and our nation.

Hold your staff against the enemy and their evil desires.


Protect our leaders and give them wisdom.

And give them the courage to follow your commands.

Thank you Lord...

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38 (NIV)

Your blessings are bountiful Lord.


Thank you for the favor that you have shown me today.


Thank you for the bounty you have provided.


You have shown me Great Favor.


Give me the wisdom that I need to take care of the gifts you have given me.


So that I will use them to honor you.

A Prayer for the Broken Hearted...

16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.

18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. Psalm 25:16-18 (KJV)

Lord I pray for the lonely and the broken hearted.

They feel despair and fear.

They are confused and in pain.

Their heart aches for a loss they cannot reconcile.


You are there Lord, but they cannot see it.

You are there Lord, but they cannot feel it.


Yes Lord, you are everlasting...

Help them to find you.


Lord, fill their hearts as only you can fill it.

Give them peace and understanding.

Heal them Lord so that they may see Your Purpose for them.


Touch them Lord.

Let them feel you.

Speak to them Lord.

Send your Holy Spirit to minister to their souls.

A Prayer for Sebastian...

"As surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. 27 I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. 28 So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD." I Samuel 1:26-28a

Lord, you know Sebastian.

You knew him before he was born.

He is so small, only 12 months of age.


Sebastian needs you Lord.

The doctors don't know what is wrong with him. They are unable to heal his tiny body.


God heal this baby.

Give the doctors wisdom.

Comfort his parents as they grieve through his pain and suffering.


Lord, be with little Sebastian and his family as they stand vigil at his bedside.


We thank you for your graciousness and the bountiful blessings that you have given us.

You See Me Lord...

6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 (NIV)

I hear the people who call on your name. The many people who pray to you night and day.

I only see a few. I only hear a few...

But you hear thousands of prayers each day, each hour, even tens of thousands every minute.

And yet you hear them all. You give each of us your attention.


Lord, you make me feel special and chosen...

As if I were your only child.


You make me feel as if you have given me preferential treatment.

A special place in your heart.


Only you God can hear the countless believers who fall at your feet each day.

Only you can touch each of their hearts.

Only you make them who they are...

Unique individuals, created by you.


Thank you Lord for the blessings and privileges that you have given me.

Thank you Lord for loving me.

Thank you Lord for taking care of me and my family.

Give Me Strength...

8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." II Corinthians 12:8-9

Lord, there are many times I find that I don't have the physical and mental strength that I need.

Please lift me up and hold me in your arms.

Give me the strength that I need Lord.

I Pray in the Mirror...

5 LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
you have made my lot secure.

6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.

7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.

8 I have set the LORD always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.

9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,

10 because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.

11 You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:5-11

Lord, you know that I have had a hard time of things.

From the time that I was very young...

Not even two years old...

I suffered scarring burns upon my body.


Time and circumstance have placed further marks upon me.

Beauty has never been close to me.


I look to you Lord in times like these.

I Am Blessed...

1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2

I am truly blessed.


I have many blessings that the world doesn't see.

Things that the world can't envision.


I am thankful for all that the Lord has given me.

He has given me more than the world can imagine.

More than the world can understand.


Lord, thank you for your gracious gifts, and the bountiful blessings that you have given me.

Guard My Mind...

Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds... Psalm 68:4 (NIV)

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:7-9 (NIV)