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Have you prayed for your husband today?

Do you believe prayer makes a difference?  If so, are you praying for the most important man in your life? Below is a prayer that I have written in the front of my Bible… Lord, please bring favor on Mike today.  Please do in his life what he can not do on his own.  Father, I ask you in Jesus name to give Mike an incredible relationship with each of our boys. Please help him to excel at everything he sets his hands to today.  Make him a man that follows hard after you and serves you in all places at all times.  Please give him wisdom to discern all things in his work. May he be favored at work – as a dad- and as a coach.  Father, in Jesus name I ask you to increase his influence.    I love my husband – and thank you for him.  In Jesus Name, Amen Matthew 21:22 “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Before you make your coffee in the morning, consider asking …

Israel – the most amazing trip! Day 1 Journal Entry

The first week of the new year and the new decade, I spent in Israel.  This was my first time to visit the Holy Land.  I am so thankful to the Lord for this amazing opportunity. 12 -28 -09   (Day 1) My adventure begins!  Thanks to my wonderful parents and a Lord who answers prayers, I’m in Richmond, Virginia ready to board a plane to NYC and on to Israel.  This is a dream come true.  My heart is filled with great expectations! I’m praying that the Lord will teach me- convict me – and use me.  Last night I was so excited about going on a trip where I don’t have any responsibilities – not in charge – no roommates – nothing to plan — I was having an “All about ME” moment or two.  In the early morning, Jesus reminded me that it is becasue of Him that I’m on this trip. My time is not my own and this trip is not all about me. Lord – you know I’m a selfish …