How Can I Pray For You?
I consider you guys friends. Seriously.
Some of you have been around here for 4 years.
Some 4 days.
This week I’m going to spend some time praying for you all.
I would love to know how to pray for YOU.
Not your dog. Not your cousin. But YOU.
RAIN IT DOWN
I am depressed and considering quitting ministry
JaWS, I started training for ministry just a few short years ago and often feel the desire to quit. In those moments I try to remember my 'call' to ministry when I heard God speak to me early on Sunday morning as I decided to turn over the go back to sleep. It is only moments like that which keep me going. What was your moment? Maybe focussing on that will help you to keep going for the sake of his kingdom.
My prayers are with you.
hi JaWs. Wow flashback to December 21, 2008 when I read your comment. I was there. Then I read a book called "Mad Church Disease: Overcoming the Burnout Epidemic" by Anne Jackson and talked to a trusted friend who gave me some great advice. Then I talked to my boss (pastor ) and told him I needed to make a change ( my schedule was too full and my relationships with GOD and WIFE/KIDS were being put on the back burner, and it was all because of my pride and misplaced priorities. I got down and dirty with self honesty and asked God to give me strength to stop being a man pleaser. He did it. I have a renewed heart for ministry and am more on fire than I've ever been. Be encouraged. He hasn't forgotten you. He has a way of escape from the pain. Praying for you.
pray for breakthrough & revelation as i begin to write the first chapter of my book. i want to share about my experiences as a sexually abused child & the healing God has done in my life to provide hope for others that He can do the same for them. thanks =) – @pa3cia
patricia, I will pray for you too! I am writing my book on the same journey of healing! I pray peace over you as you bring those emotions up again. Let God rule in you like never before, Sister! I'm excited for what He is going to do with you and your story!
Blessings!!
Holly
hollybird@hotmail.com
I've been plugging away trying to reach into a neighborhood for over a year now with "little to show for it." I'd really appreciate prayers aimed at helping me sense God's direction as well as asking Him to pour Himself out on the neighborhood.
Jason Bishop
Lead Navigator – The Journey
Renewal and Revival here in Detroit!!
God would open up doors for me to be able to minister in the inner city
I would really appreciate your prayers this week in particular. I have a sermon to prepare and am desperately struggling. I feel unable to prepare anything of significance to say and don't think that I have anything to add.
Please pray that God inspires me and that I hear his voice guiding me. Also pray that I am obedient to his guiding and follow his will rather than my own!
Thank you for your offer for prayers. it is much appreciated
I'm trying to find God again. The way is used to be.
I just entered into a whole new phase of ministry. i'll be the new high school pastor within the next few weeks and feeling slightly overwhelmed and underqualified. i'll be praying for you during your solitude over the next couple weeks prov 25:5
My wife and I both lost our jobs over the past 2 weeks (which we really didn't like anyway–but desperately need) We both long to do music and ministry, which we had hoped would allow for us to make a living, but anything will do at this point. Thanks Los
Man, I am broke. like broke. like I wonder if I will make rent this month broke. I appreciate your prayers. I'll reciprocate.
I've been unemployed for one month. My bank account is dwindling. There are no jobs that I haven't considered and I'm being told I'm over qualified for Starbucks, Target and etc.
I need income!
Thanks Los.
I'm preparing to talk to a friend of mine S who just separated from her husband K – they're believers but her reasoning is very worldly – pray that I will be able to speak Jesus (and not me) into her life
we're transitioning our business right now…prayers would also be appreciated as we look to buy some additional rental properties
thanks!
Dating a girl that moved to Thailand to teach english to 4th graders. She moved less than a month ago, will be there for 2 years. Pray for God's grace, patience and wisdom in pursuing her. Pretty sure (Things seem to be pointing that way) that she is my future wife. Been a pretty amazing journey so far, and been pretty amazing seeing God work. Anxious to see what he does in the future. Pray that God would give me clear direction in to continue pursuing her, etc.
In 19 days I will be a husband and father. I need all the prayer I can get.
Dang. 2 for 1. Yea boy! Praying.
The wife is pretty sick … and I'm freaked.
Praying for healing for your wife and praying that you will trust God to heal her.
Been looking for a job for a few months now with no luck. Money is low. Trying to figure out what God has for me. Trying to stay out of depression. Thanks Los
Growth as a worship leader and finding a mentor. And that my upcoming marriage would be God-centered.
Thanks bro! Let us know how to pray for you too.
Pray for God to work in the hearts and minds of my elders and Sr. Pastor over the next few weeks, my job has been threatened, and both them and I need to come to terms. SO . . also pray for me to grow where I need to as well. Hey, how can WE pray for YOU?
I am with Crispy on that one. In a little less than 4 months, I will be a husband and father. I will also be moving to Orlando to help start a church and need my house to either sell, lease or rent before I can make that move.
I am in the process of transitioning into full time ministry. Lots of cool God things have been happening and, of course, lots of stuff coming against this. Right now, I am very suddenly fighting a very serious infection, if antibiotics don't kick in soon have to be hospitalized. I can't help but feel that God is trying to get something through to me and I am too stubborn to hear. I am asking for prayers for recovery of course, but more importantly that if this is something God has allowed in order to get my attention – that I will open my heart and my ears and hear Him clearly. Thank you. I have been and will continue to pray for your new move in ministry!
I'll be leaving the only church I've ever known, the one I first heard about Jesus at, the one I got saved and grown up at, and the one I am currently employed with next month to move to Cali to help start a church in Bako.
I don't have a clue. My new leader is amazing. The team around me is amazing. Please pray that I don't screw this whole thing up.
Things are going to be amazing out there. Tons of people are going to go through a life-changing encounter with Jesus through the ministry of His church out there.
I am begging God for wisdom. I am begging God for the gift of leadership. I am begging God for the purity of myself and for our team. If there's anything that you could pray for me, could you join me in those? Wisdom, leadership, and purity.
Thanks Los.
We are leaving our church building in a few weeks and don't have a new location yet. Trusting God to provide what, to us is unseen. Stepping out in faith. Greater things have yet to come…
I just found out on Fri that I have a new boss and I am really struggling with him, God's authority, Romans 13 and submission. It's someone that I know and it's not so much that I don't like him, it's that I don't respect him. It's the first time since my divorce – 15 yrs ago – that I've had a male boss and God showed me this weekend, that that's a lot of my problem – trust issues with men. Thanks so much for even ASKING about our prayer needs.
Wind is out of my sails – need refreshing. Sometimes I feel like I'm starting the climb up the mountain, but I discover it's just an anthill, and it's easy to knock over. I'm not saying I want or need a mountaintop experience, but I'd like to climb Higher – this low altitude is really draining me. Pray for me to at least reach the high plains – hopefully I'll be able to see the Mountain from there…
new relationships. Thanks Los.
I'm discerning a move toward full-time ministry in my near future, but I'm hesitant because it seems so impractical right now. My sense of responsibility to my family is clashing with my desire to "drop my nets" and follow Him.
The practical side of me wants to know that the bills will get paid if I drop everything and follow. I feel such a tug toward a huge life change yet I see no path available to responsibly make such a change.
I'd ask you to pray for something specific, but I think I'd ask for the wrong thing. I'll leave you to your own devices…
Moving back to the US from Africa – heartbroken. Going to be part of a launch team for a church plant, but don't feel like I even have a heart for those people yet. Need prayer for the transition. Thanks!
For our family's journey in our adoption process from Uganda, Africa. For finances, travel, paperwork and most importantly, for the baby that God has specifically created for our family. You can get more info here: http://tinyurl.com/nxm8yx. Thank you, Carlos. It is encouraging that I know that when you say you will pray, that you actually do it. So many people just say it and it never happens. Thanks for not being 'that guy'.
praying Nathan… I spent 2 weeks in Uganda last year and left my heart there, thank you for caring for these people!
I feel left behind in a lot of areas in my life. There have been a lot of conflicts with my manager at work. He does not like me and I can not figure out why. Makes my days in the office less than pleasant. I am wondering if I should seek a new position or stick this one out and make it work. It is starting to effect my personal life and relationships as well. Not sure what I need to do. Thanks Los.
Pray I can make it through the rest of the week without succumbing to any more stupid, stupid temptations and compulsions. That'd be nice.
Please pray me and my husband to hear God clearly as we move into what comes next.
My mom, sister and I are trying to find a new house with just over 100K and one part-time income. At least the icky economy is helping us out a little- lots of cheap, yet nice foreclosures to look at to buy, but still…it's tough. My small group, and my mom's are both praying for us…but the more, the better, right? Thanks
Please pray for healing and for God to allow me to hear his voice clearly on what move he wants me to make next.
A desire for God. I want to be able to pray Psalm 63:1 and mean it.
I just branched out and followed the call of God on my life to do my own solo worship album. It was not something I ever thought I would do and God all about dragged me to the studio. Sounds crazy but it is true. Have had my album paid off (or so I thought) and in my hand for 2 months now and have been ministering with it in churches and have gotten such great feedback, and people have given me countless notes and feedback on how ministered to they were. Now my producer, because of a miscommunication, is saying that I still owe $6,000, which is about $6,000 over my budget that we had discussed prior to starting the project. This is a very bad error and misscommunication, but I have to pay the dude for his work. I am literally praying for God to do a miracle. Either this dude lets me off the hook, or God miraculously drops that $6,000 in our laps. I know God can do it. He has paved the way for this album thus far. Please pray for me that God will do a miracle financially!
Well, you know the drama that erupted in my life a few months ago… it's continuing… and now God has decided to go deep into me and strip me of every vestige of pride within me…. Please just pray He gets it all…. and that I learn to walk totally in full dependence of Him! That's my request right now… prayerful dependance on Him…
plz keep my mom, the guy thats shes a caregiver 2 ,and myself in prayer as we're tryin very hard 2 get moved close 2 my brother and sis n law theyre the only family we have .. they live about 240 miles from us right now:(
Pray for my wife Heather. She has been dealing with medical issue for the past 6 months. She has had 3 surgeries since December and probably isn't done. She has been very brave through the whole thing but it's definitely wearing down on both of us.
I was unemployed from February until June. I recently got a part-time job but the hours and pay are still not enough to make ends meet. I have had 2 interviews about another amazing, full-time opportunity and I'm still waiting to hear back about that. Please pray that I remain patient and trusting in God. Pray that His will is done. Thanks.
Please pray that whatever has been making sick since my mission trip to Nica will be easily cured–and soon; that I'd listen and rely on God in everything (especially as I continue in a fairly new dating relationship, which is an area I've pretty consistently seemed to "hear" things from God that probably aren't:); and that God would guide me and give me words as I end a "friendship" that constantly breaks boundaries and drains the life out of me.
thank u so much!!oh almost 4got we all live texas
Finally my summer break is here – need to REST!
For greater faith to trust in God. We are in the process of adopting a child, and never before have I had to simply be still and know that God is God. Patience would be in order, I suppose, as well.
My Wife has been out of work for 6 months, she's lost her self-esteem and confidence, while going though menopause and she not sleeping…
Tell her to try and find a compounding pharmacy. I continue to hear (from very reliable resources) that using this type of hormone replacement makes a huge difference and is totally healthy with no side effects unlike synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
Our family has been waiting for over 2 years to bring our adopted daughter home from Haiti. Please pray we have a visa for her soon. Thanks Los!
I need patience. Please pray that I have can have more patience and act out God's love in my interactions with people at work.
Thanks for doing this, Los. Wayne (@deepwaterwalk) and I could sure use prayer for our ministry ( it's still rather new, some things seem unclear right now). Also, I'm wanting to do some recording, and just do more in my singing/worship leading ministry, but have NO idea where to start.
Praying that God will provide financially for us, b/c that's a real struggle right now. If we could just quit our secular jobs, and follow our calling to be in full time ministry, what a JOY that would be!! Praying for God to open doors…
So thankful for the gifts God gave us, and we just want to be used up for His glory. More opportunities to minister, more people to share Christ with.
Thanks, brother!
~LeAnn
my fam is gone for the next 12 days. got lots to do. pray for any temptation that might pop up in that time…
I would like prayer as I am trying to raise capital for my new business.
Coldwater Church. It's not me, or my dog, or my cousin. It's what I've poured the last year of my life into. We are a start from scratch church in Phoenix. We are looking for sustainability.
Me and some worship leaders in the charlotte, nc area are really praying for some opportunities to see the vision of some songs we've written together and individually be taken beyond where we are here locally. We are united together to see the face of our musical culture change from me centered to God-centered. Teaming up with one another to spur on great song-writing and unity in how we lead others to Christ through song.
It's been a huge burden on me for years, and I have been in a position lately to see some bands locally get signed to major labels (secular) and while it's exciting for them, and I share that joy with them as friends I also feel a little remorse because I watch the small compromises begin to shape there musical expression that God gave them into a part of the machine.
I guess the prayer is to really seek God on whether getting publishing is a good place to go or not. I personally want to see us begin to fully devote ourselves to the writing, recording and distributing of quality worship songs to our area. Being a worship pastor full time and alot of my friends are doing whatever it takes to scrape by . . . we want to see God move in a powerful way and feel led to seek publishing and creation of a community of artists here locally united under one banner as our calling.
Los, pray that we seek wisdom here . . . but also not to give up hope and continue to hear from the Lord in our writing and development of this community.
Peace,
musbkc
Pray for peace. I am going through a court battle right now and it's ugly. It involves my child and that makes it uglier. Please pray that I don't worry so much but that God works His will. Aug. 27 is court date and I have alot of work to do until then to prepare.
Depression and a developing case of Agoraphobia. I don't like living this way. . .
Wow…… I'm humbled by just reading through the prayer requests. I'll definitely be praying for everyone here too.
As for me, direction. I'm taking things one day at a time but I feel like I'm walking blind.
I'm struggling in just about every area of life. I'm a PT youth pastor and nothing seems to be going right – marriage, finances, kids, physical and spiritual struggles. Please pray for these things. Thank you.
Hey Los,
We are launching a ministry in Port Arthur (Southeast Texas) reaching out to some of the most broken in the community (those dealing with addictions and other hurts and hang ups). Would love to have prayer for the continued success of this ministry (God has been incredible in paving the way…all honor and glory is His!). The ministry is called Encounters.
How can we be praying for you!?!
Shalom,
Russell
My parents' health is really pretty poor. In fact I just got a call from my brother that Dad is going to the hospital because a wound on his leg won't stop bleeding and he has some severe swelling. He is diabetic and has lots of other issues. Mom isn't in much better shape.
I know we all go through this, our parents aging, but it is affecting me a little bit and has me anxious for the future.
I need a fresh wind and a renewed trust in the Lord I serve.
Thanks Los!
You are such an inspiration.
Please pray for my pregnant wife. 8 weeks along – 2nd try, but things are going MUCH better this time – but still pretty cautious.
Thanks!
My health/chronic pain. I want it to go away.
But if God decides to not take it away, for Him to sustain me and give me peace and joy and strength because He is more important to me than my health.
Freedom From Addiction. Thank you.
And for Fear of the Lord.
I wish my dad was proud of my decision to go into ministry.
In fact, I really wish people would stop telling me I am dumb for choosing this path.
I know I have no money and I am not going to make any money.
I know it's going to be hard.
I know I will be away from my family.
I don't need to hear anymore of that.
What I need to hear is:
I'm praying for you.
Good job.
Keep fighting.
I feel called to go to HILC to study music and Theology, and I have noo idea how I am going to get there. I am, though. It would just be nice to leave without feeling like my family and friends are disappointed in me.
Thank you.
That I keep getting this: http://roxannekristina.blogspot.com/2009/06/just-...
Since I had my 4th baby in January, I've been sick a lot. Nothing life threatening, but it's very menacing and draining. Please pray that whatever is raging within will just go away. I want to be healthy again.
Thanks Los!!!
I almost in tears reading others' requests. Mine is the same as last time. Work. Except, now my husband is also out of work. Been in the same house 20 years. Same town, 28 years. It is scary to be in your 50's & not know what God's plan is. I think I'm listening, but I'm just not hearing it. "God, could you speak into the megaphone?". Thanks, Los. That will keep you busy a day or 2, then it's still a while before Heather & the kids come home. Hmm. Sing us a tune!
waiting on an adoption referral from Ethiopia. Tomorrow will be 13th months since the dossier was accepted. Antsy!
Struggling to find a church since I moved. Pray that I am directed to the place where God can use me.
How can we pray for you?
I'm coming off a really tough year of missions work in Prague, Czech Republic. Yeah, I know "rough gig," but Czech is arguably one of the most atheistic countries in the world and I've been reminded once again how this is a "grave yard" for missionaries! Pray for refreshment, but moreover pray that God would stir in hearts here. I work with an american football team and at a sports university and I long to see my guys know the Lord. I long for this place to experience a deep, deep revolution centered around Christ. Thanks Los!
I just found out a few weeks ago that I have MS. I'm scared and angry and feel very alone. In my head I know that God works everything out for good but my heart refuses to believe it right now….
Pray that I understand the role God has for me while someone I love works out finding God for himself. This person is seeking revelation from God so that he has ownership of his faith – not just believing what others have taught him. I know this person has an anointing on his life. I want to karate chop the obstacles and distractions!!!!! …therefore I need prayer to know my role and how to pray myself.
Parenting skills for my husband and me… soon to be 13 year old son & 8 year old daughter… 13 year old son is the tricky one right now… sometimes I don't even know what to do. It's tough!!
Please shoot some prayer towards myself and my wife. Our marriage has broken down to a point where we are both moving out to separate apartments. No amount of talking is changing her opinion at this point, but things have softened up a bit. Pray that the Lord will speak into her heart and remind her of the covenant of marriage and see that it is our duty as Christians to make ourselves whole again.
Ok, I zapped my comment because you're offering to pray for us directly. So I will ask you to pray for me and my role as a life group (or small group) leader. It's challenging because in my group I have mature Christ followers and baby Christ followers so the challenge is to lead in a way that allows for the participation of everybody without anybody feeling uncomfortable. I need prayer for wisdom.
I'm sitting here in tears reading these requests because the need is great, yet the faith behind the requests are greater… It's also makes me feel kind of silly for asking, but I'm still scared to death, so I'm going to throw this out there anyways… I just moved to a new city, half way across the country from my immediate family, and I'm starting to wonder if I did the right thing. I don't have a job, I have $20 to my name, and I need to find a church in the area. I know that God has me here for a reason, but I'm starting to struggle with exactly what that is.
Thank you for creating an honest community like this Los, it means the world to us!
you asked… I'm a lurker
balance… wearing all the hats I wear, and wearing them all well. Specifically, leading worship and mothering / homeschooling. But also wife and home church host. Your post a few days back about 10 points to being a good worship leader… its where I am at, yet Scripture feels dry right now, and I long for a return of that passion… corporate worship flowing out of my own worship instead of the other way around.
It was a blessing reading through some of these prayer requests, and I considered it an honor to lift them up to the Lord… God is doing so much in people's lives everywhere…
some stupid health issues I've had since I was a little keep reoccuring, i want it all to go away.
direction, and His will in so many areas.
thank you.
I'm graduating College in august and I need a job. I'm looking for something at a church in audio/lighting/video
For me: The hardest thing is not sharing with others my story of brokenness, my hurt, that Christ and others have come along side to walk with me through but allowing them to pray for the real hurts and needs that exist in my life, right now.
I feel as if I have no hope to fulfill the calling on my life, nor do I even imagine what it is, one semester from graduation. (Much of that is due to things you'll read below, but not all)
1. To that end I need an internship for this upcoming semester.
I live with chronic pain, which seems to flare up whenever I try and move on with what I am needing to do.
1. I need to get my permit and learn to drive.
2. I need to get involved with my church, not on a 'we need someone to cover basis' but in consistent-week-to-week ministry.
3. I need a job that goes beyond my lying in here in pain doing odd jobs on the internet.
I struggle with the tension between the desire of my heart to live life in authentic community, and the fear that while Christ views all sin the same, we often don't.
1. I seek God's wisdom.
a. To share my testimony of him appropriately
b. To know the times and seasons to do so.
#1. To not have my heart consumed with the desire to share it with people who I should not.
#2. To know his peace when it comes that my heart wants to share with those I share this journey with, and be willing to proceed, unashamed of his work, and unafraid of their response.
2. I pray that amidst the stress of the lives of my family around me, I will turn to Him rather than sinful addiction.
3. I pray that my heart will remember and return to a love of reading His words [SCRIPTURE!] , that I may spend an appropriate amount 'time' reading the love story of my Savior, as I do love and find myself at times consumed by praying to Him.
I'm pregnant with twins, we have no money, and a tiny home that barely fits my husband and I. We are stressed and nervous. Please pray that everything will be ok for us!
That God would reveal His plan for the next season of my life. That I would not let the voices of doubt that tell me that I am too old and not skilled enough to do what He has passioned me to do.
I’m moving to Atlanta in 4 weeks and don’t have a house yet. I need to find a house THIS week and for everything to go smoothly with the loan, closing, etc. Thanks.
Lord I pray that you revile the right house at the right price with the right loan.
LOS:
THANK YOU for your prayers in advance
RAGAMUFFINS: I pray we would ALL pray in agreement for and with one another!
ME: 1) Financial Breakthrough in the midst of this storm. 2) Time and resources to take these love songs God has given me and get them recorded…it's been a long time comin and I'm burstin with the dream of God on the inside. 3) My Wife and Kids and I would experience HIS perfect plan for an on fire marriage and family!
please pray that I can grow to love my husband as much as he loves me.
I am going to be a part of a new ministry at my church, geared toward reaching the preschool moms (and other moms too) that drop their children off at our preschool. Prayers for guidance, God's vision for this group, a partner to help facilitate the group.
Prayers that God would keep me completely humble and broken before Him.
Thanks
finances
Taking a group out of my young people out to Latvia in 24 hours! Please praythat God would turn the screw up in the spiritual stakes with the kids and me!! Also for a book opportunity that God has promised and I am faithfully waiting upon!!
My special needs daughter is having 2 surgeries this month
We left everything to follow God and help our dearest friends plant a church. It's been harder than the years we spent overseas. We've been homeless for seven months now and finally signed a lease on our own place in town, but still don't have finances to pay the rent next month when we move in. Please pray that my husband or I would find full-time work soon. In the mean time, we continue to praise Him. http://babygarrett.blogspot.com/2009/06/be-carefu...
My husband has been called into his dream job which has brought financial pressures and I am struggling to believe everything will be ok. I’m also a bit jealous to not have a paying job that fulfills me. I know I make a difference but am living in a very mundane season of my life.
Husband very ill. Fever high, sugar high, infection. Not good. Please pray for Brian.
I am preparing to submit a proposal to my Pastor this week, asking to lead a group of 16 young adults on a missions trip to Los Angeles to partner with the L.A. Dream Center. I completed a week long trip with the Dream Center back in 2003 and it was an absolutely life changing experience. I am now asking God's favor to lead my own team of peers out there in October. Time is ticking, and this is a big undertaking, one which will require a God-appointed team, finances, and favor. Also, I have been experiencing severe back pain and headaches for 3 weeks now, and relief from that pain would be great. Thank you Los for your continued transparency and your willingness to serve the community which you have crafted.
Prayers as I am reaching out for Jesus to a friend in Recovery. Am needing the right words.
Guidance on how to best minister to the women of my church and community. So much need and hurting. Thanks Los
I have been dealing with financial pressures that at times keep me awake at night. I have been fighting as had as I know how and am struggling to turn it over to God and find my way out.
I am infertile. Please pray God's will for my family.
We have a court date this thursday, July 2nd, for the adoption of our sweet Ellie in Ethiopia! We are so eager for her to be home with us! please pray we find favor in the courts!
leaving on Sunday (7/5) to travel to a closed country in the Middle East to share Christ's love for several weeks. Praying for compassion and love for the people of that country and that God will work in HUGE ways through me. What a privilege to be part of the building of His Kingdom. Praying that i will never forget that IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM!
Wow. Thanks, Los. I could use prayer for discernment in the length of time we should continue in our current ministry environment. THANKS SO MUCH!
pray that i get bolder and more creative for Christ in all areas of life.
Thanks Los!
This may sound weird but how can i/we pray for you?
Traveling to San Diego tomorrow. Not really wanting to go. Is that sin?
I just want God to grip my heart with His love more and more everyday!! That I would lead out of a loving heart. That God would give me His eyes and heart to see and love people as He does!!
you can pray for me to have faith to leave convenience and go…as God would lead.
We are having financial issues. Too much debt. A house we moved out of 2 1/2 years ago hasn't sold, and now we are in foreclosure. We acknowledge our mistakes and sin in our finances, and now we are asking God for help.
We're having camp in my church in a month. So we're planing all the 5 days that we'll be there. We're traveling from El Salvador to Guatemala jut for 5 incredible days of camp!
http://vimeo.com/5301840
- this is the link for one of our camp videos. PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THE KIDS THAT ARE ATTENDING CAMP THIS YEAR, THAT GOD PREPARE THEIR HEARTS!
thanks Carlos..God Bless you Abundantemente!
Please pray as I am considering developing a creative media ministry for our church. I have lead Worship on more Sundays than not for the last 15 years and in order to effectively develop this opportunity, I feel that I am being called to step out of my participation in the Sunday service for a season. I appreciate your offering of time.
Los,
I am stepping out! I felt like God has called me to pick up and move and change everything in my life. I doing so without knowing whats going to happen! Pray for me that I would remain in the center of his will and he would open the right doors!
Thanks!
You are a blessing!
well… I’m 11 weeks pregnant with our first baby! those of you who are already parents probably know more what I need prayers for than I even know myself
thanks SO much!
Los,
My husband and I would appreciate prayers as we are cleaning up the basement from 2 inches of water that were in it. The loss of the things is not important but, it is another thing that has brought us closer together. I love him with all my heart (but still not as much as Jesus) and am glad to have in as my partner through life. God surly knew what he was doing when he brought us together.
Thanks Los. I am like so many others – broke, broke, broke. But instead of praying for funds, please pray for my patience and my battle with jealousy. That is what I am praying for to get through this…Thanks again!
Been laid off since the first of January and haven't had much luck finding a job. I know that God has a plan and something in store but I'm just not seeing it right now. Pray for a job and that I follow God's leading whatever that may be. Thanks dude.
I am going on 7 months now unemployed in ministry, nothing happening, and secular jobs are not hiring as well. It is driving a wedge between my wife and I, and our son suffers. Also we just found out that she is unable to have any more children. We would love to adopt, but of course jobs come first.
Too lazy to spend time with God, I recognize that – good. Please pray that I get off my butt and do something about it.
I am struggling with how to use my gifts and passions to serve the Lord. I have taken many Shape and personality tests but I still have a vague idea of how to use my gifts. My passions are not clear cut like say a musician. I have been feeling called by the Lord to start a women's ministry but it is way out of my comfort zone. I need a jumping off point and a place to get started. Maybe this does not need to be at the church I am currently serving, perhaps it is an internet ministry of some kind…please pray for clear direction with the path that I should take to serve HIM. Thanks- Los!
My husband is recently unemployed and last week we took in a 10 month old special needs child through foster care. My husband is playing Mr. Mom, looking for a job, and I am working. We are both miserable and want to switch places! Please pray that God will provide a new job for my husband.
I'm due for a raise at work. God placed a number on my heart about 2 months ago to start praying for. I don't understand why, but I've been faithful and working toward this. After speaking with my immediate boss (its the guy above him thats supposed to give the raise) its been 3 weeks, and the my boss' boss hasn't said a thing. On top of it, my immediate boss' opinion of a raise is about $6 less than the one God gave me. I am confused, frustrated, and a little down because I am now feeling like thats what I'll end up getting.
Your posting here is awesome, and its a great thing to read what you post on here.
So if you could pray that I would continue to focus on God, and know that all things are to bless Him. Even if it is $6 less, and it means longer for my wife and I to get out of debt sooner.
Thanks.
Pray for my wife, Sharon and her back. We are traveling in CA right now for 3 weeks and she is hurting.
Like a bunch of people here, the debt is high and the money in the bank is low.
We are looking at different possibilities right now, just praying we make the right choice.
I am a part time worship leader who has is a music teacher full time to pay the bills. I just got laid off. My hearts desire is to lead in worship full time. I need His wisdom and direction.
that i can believe Isaiah 35 and not get lost on the highway of life, but follow the highway of God
I read many of the prayer requests, and my tears have been flowing freely. To be honest, my little issues seem so much smaller now. I could ask for financial prayers, guidance in decisions, and many other things. The purpose and importance of a gathering together in one accord is something that has held my head above the water line during my life. Instead of asking for your prayer, I am joining in to pray.
I will also pray for you, Los. I pray that you will have wisdom and guidance for when things get confusing and foggy. I pray that this community will experience the lifting of the spirit when "Peace, be still" is heard.
My prayer for this community…
May God calm the face of the waters and quench the fierce attack of the storms that we face. May healing be the banner that is raised in triumph. May victory be the shout that billows from our throats. May compassion be the flood that flows forth from our souls. Amen.
i'm a college grad and soon will have a master's degree and can't find a job. i am thinking about going overseas to do sports missions for a little while and am trying to figure out where God would like me to go. i feel as if I have been very selfish for a long time with my faith, talents, and abilities and figure that now is as good of a time as any to give back and to "go"
Starting college this fall, lots of changes…new friends, new schedule.
Thanks Los.
Please pray for my husband and I — we have been married for two years and still do not have a church home. We seem to be the only young couple and no one talks to us at all the churches we go to, we really want somewhere where we can grow and build relationships and serve. We really desire to know where God wants us to be both with a church and my husband's job–his current job is draining him in every way.
My wife and I are heading to Lincoln NE this weekend to spend the 4th with friends and to also spend some time talking about church planting. Definitly could use some coverage…
church – i need help!!! i would like peace.
I've written a screenplay that I hope will change the course of a lot of lives. I need to hear from The Life-changer that this is His story and not mine.
The specific circumstances don't really matter what does is that I need a fresh dose of Him, of hope and strength.
pray for peace in my marriage…and our financial situation, that God will continue to show us his plan.
I got two requests for you Los, I am absolutely getting crushed at work which for professional reasons is great but the stress is crazy and there is no end in sight. Number two would be one of my friends who was really put on my heart two weeks ago at Church. He and his wife both fully and completely reject everything that I believe and believe that science holds all the answers and there is no need for anything further. They are two of the most hurtin' folks I know and I am praying that God will use me or someone else to break them wide open, I would ask that you pray for some wisdom for me.
Thanks and keep doing what you do.
I feel like I need to quit my job, but i'm afraid because I'm going to be getting married in 5 months. Can you pray that God may open a door to a new career, one that I will enjoy and be able to serve him. Thank LOS!!
i'm in school getting my MBA in healthcare mgmt & was laid off from my part-time job at the end of may. i've been unable to find a job, and i'm going to need to do an internship during the fall semester. i need to find a job flexible enough to let me go to class & do some internship hours, or a paid internship as soon as i can. i've been looking for a job for about 6 mos, to no avail, so now that i have no income & have no idea what i'm going to do about school stuff, i'm struggling with trusting the One who called me to quit a secure job a year & a half ago to go back to school. pray that I would trust Him & that i can find a paid internship at a great employer near school.
need hard core discernment for immediate future … August my job is up.
There is a possible opportunity for me and my family to get out of the rental spiral into a rent to own situation. It would be out of a tight townhome with no yard into a house in the neighborhood I grew up in (2 doors down to be precise). The prayer is that God would guide us in the decision and that His will be done. My will is the house. Our credit score may have something else to say. I want to hear from God whether it is the right move right now. There seems to be more for the move than against, but that doesn't mean it's what God wants for us.
Strength to be more emotionally stable so I can continue serving in the church and in a more positive way. Also strength to be humble.
pls. pray 4 me. just lost my job and a lot of changes are happening in my life that i don't understand. thanks.
so scared. so confused. so angry. so sad.
My daughter was born on Saturday and has been in the NICU ever since. Tonight she was moved from our local hospital to the NICU at Egleston's. Please pray that God will heal our sweet girl and give her father and I strength and peace. Thank you so much.
I hope this isn't too selfish…
but pray that I get back into blogging and blogreading.
Over the past 3 or 4 months (or more) I've barely blogged and haven't paid attention to my blog reader.
That cut off half my accountability. It kept me from reading blogs like yours that keep me in check. keep me being real.
also I honestly learn way more from blogs then I do any church sermon. It's how I work.
Pray that I get back into it. Miss you los, and the rest of you guys.
We are in financial dire straits. Unsure how we are going to make it through the summer. I also just started back to school to finally get my bachelors for the first time in nearly 15 years. My church is struggling financially. I am diabetic and have fibromyalgia(which is flaring up something serious) and no health insurance.
I just need strength to hold it together through this time. I know He is in control and will watch over us….but it is honestly hard to keep displaying hope to my family in these times.
I feel I have lost my way. Please pray that I can reconnect with God and make Him the center of my life again. I have been acting very unchristian like and not been going to church, lost my way with my daily Bible reading and devotions. All in all, a big mess.
Dealing with real life, money and finances, and the realization that we aren't in the same place as all of our friends, who are all buying houses and filling them with stuff…I'd say contentment with where we are, here and now.
Thank you Los.
And I ask the question right back at you…how can we pray for YOU?
dealing with a lot of loneliness – God brought me to the desert, but why?
Had an interview with Cafe1040. The two week wait and pray period ended and we both are getting silence from God. (But we both would like to move forward with me working with them!)
I'm struggling with the idea of raising support. To the point it makes me cry when I think about it. I just don't want to ask friends and family. Sometimes it makes me feel like I don't have that many close friends and family. =(
Considering an invitation to become the campus pastor at our church's first satellite campus….
my wife and I are starting bible college in the fall, we have no place to live, and a crappy job at the other end of the city. I need a new home and a new job. thanks and God bless.
My son, Daniel age 23, needs to hear from God. Thanks for praying
I lost my job. I need to work. I am a teacher who was laid off after 8 years thanks to the current economy. I am single and rely on myself to pay the bills. It's just me, myself, and God.
What can I pray about for you?
Thanks,
Kelly
Pray that I can be the husband and father that God wants me to be.
Leading a team of 17 young adults on a mission trip in Swaziland. Pray that God will use me in their lives and that he will break them for Him.
Please pray that God reconciles and restores the marriage between Todd and Tammy Moore and also pray that God touches Todd’s heart and softens it and that God comes into Todd’s life, heart and soul and guides him back home to his wife and children. I ask this in God’s Holy name.