A few weeks ago I called your attention to the Echo Prayer Manager, and have been using it for a while now. You compose your own prayers, or just make a prayer list, and set it up to email you with reminders to pray. Every Friday, I get the following prayer in my inbox. Sometimes I edit the prayers as they come, just because something comes to my heart and mind to add. Usually I leave the prayer in my inbox all day, so I am prompted to pray more often. Nothing major, and not the only time I pray, but just another way to incorporate prayer in my life. Pray for these things along with me today please.
“Lord, I love my church and have grown so much there. I pray that we would be true to the mission statement of being used by you to change lives. I pray that we would be true to you. I pray for the spiritual growth of every member. I pray for us to pray more and to grow in relationship with you. I pray for wisdom and purity for our staff. I pray for our pastors to have time with their families.”
What a great idea!! Even though I try to slow down and keep in mind what is most important, often, I get sidetracked with mental notes for work (having 2 jobs adds to the chaos). I am going to add to my prayer manager, to remind me on the very day I decided to get baptized-which was Wed. Sept. 23 2009 I was sitting right in Lynn Barbee’s living room, also with Doug, for a study group. It was only the 3 of us (I think also the baby had just arrived). It was my first study, and my first time meeting both of them, but in that very instant and the incredible discussion-the following Sunday (Sept. 27 2009) I was baptized. It has become my world and I love it now – more than ever. God Bless – Love Elise