Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by what God is doing in your life that you have no idea how to start a prayer?
There is so much that I want to pray about, so many praises that I want to give to God…where to start, where to start…
Lord, I pray for community. I am a social butterfly, but I have a tendancy to isolate, to envelope myself with personal space, alone time, avoidance. I want community. I don't want to watch from the sidelines of new cultures and new people. I want to get in over my head. I want to love, hug, share, cook, teach, play…live.
Please pray for the Lord to move in my heart and to break down my walls. Pray that I let go of all my comforts and get emmersed in every new land and totally involved with everyone I come in contact with.
I also would like to pray for courage. This whole "leave everything and follow Me" reality has not really taken hold in my mind yet. My heart is starting to move into the right place, but my mind can't wrap around the reality of not seeing my family or friends for a year. It's not real yet that I will not have all the comforts of home, a job, food, new clothes, showers…the easy life. Although I have never been "well off", I have never truly "wanted" for anything either. My parents provided well for me and I have managed to live a very comfortable lifestyle on my own. God has blessed me hugely and I pray that I can bless others without a thought of myself. I pray that I can honestly put others first, without concern for my own comforts. I pray that I can serve Him by serving others in the rawest and truest forms possible. No personal gain, just going on God's love and trusting in Him to provide for everyone around me.
I pray for the right words. I pray for wisdom. God, please please please help me know what to say to your people….those who don't know you, those who need you to make it through the day, those who follow you faithfully. Lord, I pray that your Word flows freely from my lips. I want to know the Bible better, and know God's word as my own, as part of me. I want to share this all with others without hesitating. Lord guide my words and actions.
I pray for health. As many of my friends know, I seem to contract every cold, headache, sore throat, flu symptom, etc from every kid that sneezes within a mile of me. Please Lord, keep me healthy and safe so that I can fully understand and fullfill Your role for me in serving Your people around the world. Give me strength so that I can support those who need me, those who need YOU!
If you are reading this….PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! July is fast approaching and I would greatly appreciate a support team of prayers! Thank you so much. :0)
