**UPDATE: We are just so happy to have all of you 20-somethings flock to requesting prayer! Our faithful God surely hears, and cares to His core! If you do not see a specific partner reply to your request, know that the LPM Staff have adopted you. We will pray for each of you, joyfully!
One of my favorite things about Twitter is that we can come to really love someone we wouldn’t have even known to like. Someone from an entirely different part of the country or the planet. Someone from a totally different tradition of our faith. Someone in another generation who serves God in a way that is fresh and exhilarating to us. I have a whole mental list of those and just this morning prayed for a number of young women that I’ve gotten to “know” there on that ridiculous stream of social media that I love. It is a young man that I’ve come to appreciate so much, however, that prompted this post. His name is Jefferson Bethke. I didn’t know anything about him until 6 months ago when Melissa, my youngest daughter, told me she enjoyed following him on Twitter. He is a great communicator God clearly has His hand upon and a poet who creates fantastic thought-provoking videos. I’m glad to have the privilege to tell you about him but that’s not why I’m bringing him up today. A week or so ago on Twitter he mentioned sitting on the airplane, moved with emotion over various testimonies he’d been reading of lives dramatically changed by Jesus Christ. It hit me right then that one of the things I loved best about him is that the young man simply has a pure heart. He just flat-out loves Jesus and loves people. It’s consistent in everything he says and writes. I felt an urgency right that moment to ask God to protect that holy passion and sustain it the length of his days.
And that’s when I thought of all of you in his same generation who really do want to honor God and fulfill the purpose for which He planted your feet on this earth.
Here’s what I want to say to you: you really can maintain a pure and fiery heart toward Christ and His mission on earth but make no mistake: you will not do it by accident.
If you want a pure heart, you better be willing to fight for it. You will not keep it any other way.
The first big relief is that we can’t conjure one up on our own. God alone can create in us a pure heart and renew a right spirit within us. (Psalm 51:10) He alone can set it ablaze with holy passion. But out of God’s sovereign wisdom, He determined that guarding the heart He formed and lit within us would, in many ways, fall to us. We’re to own part of that job.
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
Our second huge relief is that we can have a pure heart whether or not we have a pure past. Thank You, Jesus. If not, I and many others would be stuck for a lifetime with dark distorted hearts and deformed desires.
There are many other things more effective voices could tell you about guarding your heart toward Christ, toward people He’s sent you to serve and toward His mission on this planet. Ask them and learn from them. My purpose today is to pitch into the mix a couple of things that I’ve learned – and keep learning – in case any of it resonates with you. I also want to pray for you and call others to do the same. Here goes:
*Your heart will cool off if you do nothing to guard it. Jesus warned us in the 24th chapter of Matthew that “because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” (V.12) We’re exposed to so much suffering and violence, pain, pretense, and wrongdoing in the world that, even as a defense against feeling so much, we’ll naturally thicken up. I’m certainly not suggesting we be less informed. Uninformed Christians can be a waste of light in the darkness. What I’m suggesting is that, if you want to keep a warm, feeling heart, you better be prepared to fight like mad for it.
*Over time, you can get really cynical. For one thing, cynicism can be really funny so we get drawn to it. It also tends to be cooler. You have to be willing to be one of those that the cynics could make fun of.
*You have to realize that guarding your heart means guarding its willingness to love and be exposed out there where it can get wronged or wounded. A couple of years ago I was researching God’s self-disclosure in Exodus 34:5-7 and stumbled onto something that totally changed the way I looked at guarding my heart. Here’s the segment so you can see it for yourself:
5 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the LORD. 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love…
See that word “maintaining”? It is a form of the same Hebrew term used in Proverbs 4:23Â for “guarding” our hearts. In other words, a huge part of guarding my heart is maintaining love. It was a total game changer for me because somehow I had associated guarding my heart with keeping it sheltered. Try to fathom that God actively maintains His love toward us. He guards it. Using that same concept, He calls us to maintain our love toward other people. If I want to stay in love with my husband, for instance, I better actively practice maintaining it because, left to its nature, it will grow cold.
One of the things that God keeps teaching me to do is pray with everything in me and on an ongoing basis to love Jesus more than anything I can see or touch in this human realm. He promises in Scripture to grant us everything we pray in His will and in His name. (1 John 5:14-15)Â Since His greatest command was that we love (Mark 12:30-31), you can pray for it with absolute confidence that He’s going to do it. In fact, every time you ask God for it, go ahead and thank Him in advance that He’s going to accomplish it. He will. Then when He starts doing it, you start guarding it with all your might.
Ask Him continually to stir fire in your bones for His Word and for His mission. Ask Him to sustain it in you and teach you how to guard it through every inch of your lifespan. Only put up with a sense of spiritual flatness for a matter of days. That’s completely normal. But when it begins to turn into weeks, go face-down on that floor and ask God to give you insight into what seems off and to revive your heart. Don’t just accept coldness. Fight for love.
What is it you want from God? Pray for it feverishly! “Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts.” That’s what 1 Corinthians 14:1 says.
Also ask others to pray these things over you. That’s what I am hoping this blog post will be about today.
Here’s what I’m asking all of you to do if you’re willing:
*Those of you in your 20’s, tell us at least your first name, where you’re from, and a little bit about you in a comment so that we can personalize our intercessions for you.
*The rest of you choose one of them to pray for (or two, if you have the time), let them know in a reply under their comment that you are adopting them for intercession for the next 14 days. Tell them where you’re from as well. I think they’ll like knowing that, too. As long as every 20-something gets signed-up for, it doesn’t matter if a number of you are praying for the same individual. If they’re like us, they’d be ecstatic to have the extra prayer covering. Pray as you feel led by God but, within that intercession, pray particularly for God to stir up and sustain a holy passion in them for Himself, His mission, and for people on this planet, and that they will be alert and proactive in guarding their hearts to last a lifetime. Ask God forthrightly to deliver them from any area of bondage, strengthen them in temptation, and deliver them from evil. Love them with all your might through prayer.
Let’s partner with this generation and intercede powerfully for them. They are the rising future of the church of Jesus Christ at this tumultuous time on the Kingdom calendar. Let’s pray them out there.
Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 ESV
PS. To our regular blog community: I put this in a comment but I’m afraid many of you may not see it.
I am grateful beyond expression for your participation on this post. Please move at the same pace that you see our 20-somethings sign up. In other words, if at our first moderation there are 15 of them, see that all 15 are spoken for then, instead of doubling and tripling up on the same small group, watch for others to be posted and claim those. Assume in about 48 hours that we’ll probably have around 80% of the 20-somethings that will end up participating. Still, check every couple of days for about a week to make sure everybody gets covered if you don’t mind. Sisters, this woman right here KNOWS how powerfully you pray. I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it. You are solid gold in the Kingdom of God! Pray for these young people like you’d want somebody to pray for your own children, whether or not you have any. Take them on as blood. Pray with faith and holy fire. Pray like the near future of the church depends on Jesus revealing Himself through them. They are so worth it. JESUS is so worth it.
I love you guys madly.
Beth
Hi, my name is Sam. I’m 21, born in South Africa and live in Phoenix AZ. I attend ASU to study nursing and Spanish. I have a dream to reach the nations for Christ! Would love prayer for a guarded heart & fire in my spirit. Thank you!
Hi Sam,
My name is Bobbi. I am Canadian, currently living in Edmonton, Alberta where it is most likely colder right now than you might expect (the snow is still melting). I am going to pray for you for the next 14 days.
Thanks so much Bobbi! How funny, it was 92 degrees F today in Phx and I just got back from the pool. I really appreciate your commitment to prayer!
Dear Sam,
I was moved to pray for you since my husband spent a high school year in RSA on a youth exchange with a secular organization in 1993. The Lord met him there, and I am profoundly grateful for that truth. He lived in Eshowe, near Durban, during that year and I have heard many wonderful stories. If you don’t mind saying – where are you from in RSA?
How cool! From Pretoria.
Hi Sam. My name is Greta, but my friends all call me Sissy. I too have a passion to reach others for Christ! I’m quite sure I would spend all my time either studying or teaching His word if I could.
Sam, I am going to be praying for both of us. I am going to ask that we never become distracted in our pursuit to fulfill God’s purpose for us. I will also pray for our protection.
A simple little prayer I like to say often is Lord, Show me! Equip me! Use me! Protect me! It will be my absolute honor and joy to pray for you!
God bless! Sissy
Sissy,
I really appreciate your prayers!! I want the same passion you have for learning about the Word…along with some supernatural JOY! Thanks for sharing that little prayer!
My name is Rachel Waltman and I just turned 28 on April 1st. Originally I am from Phoenix, Arizona, but moved to New York City in October in pursuit of a career in fashion. I love Jesus and am a member of Hillsong Church NYC. Living in New York City is a roller coaster, but I know this is where God has called me to be. He has shown up in incredible ways since I moved to NYC. I pray that he continues to bless me and show me exactly where I’m supposed to be. My desire is to help Jesus change the lives of people in New York City and Africa. On a short term basis I would love a permanent position in the fashion industry and to meet my husband. 🙂
I can’t adequately express how impactful I believe this will be. Jesus makes the impossible happen.
Hello Rachel, my name is Wayland and I live in Oklahoma and I will be praying for you and all your endeavors. Keep your eyes focused up at all times and know the lord will bring you what you asked for!
Hello Rachel,
My name is Christina and I live in Waukee, Iowa. I will pray for you for the next 14 days. What an exciting and big move you made last fall.
I enjoy listening to the Hillsong Sisterhood podcasts.
Have a great rest of your week!
Hi Rachel,
My name is Julie, I am from Michigan and am excited to be praying for you for the next two weeks.
Hi, my name is Sarah. I’m 26 and live in Georgia. I am a 9th grade English teacher, and that takes up much of my time. I honestly have no clue what God is calling to do with my life most times;I just take life as it comes and roll with the punches. I always thought grown ups knew what they wanted to do, but I realize most don’t. I do love Jesus, but am going through a rough time where it seems like I am spinning my wheels and going nowhere really fast. I’m not married, and a lot of times it bothers me. Like most girls, I long for my best friend and soul mate I know my husband will be. It seems like I’ve been waiting forever and it stinks. I also live in a small community and hardly have any friends my age that are not already married. And just so you don’t think I’m the most negative person ever, I know I am blessed beyond compare. I have a wonderful family and friends!
Hi, I’m Laura. I am 33 and live in Alabama with my husband, who is in ministry, and two children, one of whom has special needs. My dad was a teacher, but I didn’t really appreciate the role they play until my son started school. As someone who married in college, I encourage you to enjoy the blessing of singleness at this time of your life. I never had that personal and financial freedom a single adult has. I pray that you will find the right person in God’s time, and that you will honor Him in the choices you make in the process.
May God show you Himself in a new way every day.
Laura
Hi, Sarah,
I’m Kirsten from Nevada, Iowa, and I will be praying for you! I am in my mid-30s and single and also teach high school English. I will pray God would open your eyes to the ministry He’s laid before you in your classroom, give you His vision for your future, and keep you content in all circumstances. Enjoy your kiddos tomorrow at school!
Brianna, age 24. Just moved home to Minnesota from Illinois, hopefully teaching English in Italy this summer then praying to return to college for elementary education in the fall, back in Illinois.
Hello Brianna! I love your name! So, you’ve had some big changes this year, and now maybe another one. ADVENTURE! Walking with God is alot like that – the ride of your life. I was saved almost 19 years ago, and whoo-hoo it’s been crazy, wonderful, devastating, bone chilling, AND GLORIOUS all at the same time. May God pour Himself over your spirit these next two weeks as you will be soooooo prayed for girlie!! Love from Texas, Michelle ~*~
Hello! I’m 25 and from Charleston, SC. I’ve been married to my sweet husband just shy of 4 years and we have a beautiful almost 3 year old little girl. I have a full time job outside of the home, I volunteer with my Amazing church family (churchatcanebay.com), and I love to make things and be crafty. I want to have more children and I want to learn how to sew. My faith in the Lord has never been stronger…and I want to continue this journey with my eyes on Him. Pray I will always seek God first and serve others before myself. If you’re praying for me, thank you! Let me know – I would love to pray for you as well.
Website is churchatcanebay.org… not .com! Sorry 🙂
Hi Danielle, I would love to pray for you. My name is Ramsey and I live in Florence, SC. I’m actually only 28 and have been married to my husband for almost 3 years. We don’t have children yet but want to someday soon. I will be praying for you and your walk with God, your marriage, and for you and your husband as you want to grow your family. For me, please pray for our marriage and that we would grow closer day by day in our walks with God as individuals and as one. 🙂
Ha! I was actually born and raised in Florence (have lived in Charleston since 2005) and my family still lives there. Small world! 🙂
I will definitely be praying for you and your husband’s marriage..!
Hi! My name is Natalie and I will turn 20 in two months! I figured that that was close enough 🙂 I am going to school at Northwest University in Seattle, WA. My year ends in two and a half weeks and so this is a stressful time and I am trying to pray rather than grow anxious as I study and finish big papers. In the fall, I will be an RA at my school (helping girls acclimate to college, creating community on our dorm floor) and would love prayer that Jesus would just be all over it! It has been a dream of mine to have this position and I really believe that Jesus has led me to it. However, I would say that my lifelong struggle and battle is fear, and so often I choose to be afraid and not live in the freedom that I know Jesus has for me. I want to be a blessing to these girls and lead them further in their relationships with Jesus. Thank you so much for praying, it is so refreshing to know that there are people willing to pray!
Hey Natalie! My name is Kelly, I live in Alabama, I have two sons 22 and 18. As a mother of two young godly men I know how important praying that their passion for God does not wane! I’ll be praying for you for the next 14 days right along with my boys and their friends. May God bless you with good time management the next two weeks and bless all you do as you wrap up this year. Praying God will continue to speak to you and prepare you for your return to school in the fall. May The Lord God, creator of heaven and earth bless you from Zion!!
Your prayer intercessor,
Kelly
Hi. I’m Megam. I’m 23 and about to graduate from college. Originally from Orlando, now in the mountains of Virginia for a couple more weeks.
Right now, I’m trying to figure out where God wants me. He’s brought me through a lot, especially in the past year. As painful as that process was and still is at times, I’m grateful for the refining it did in me. I want to build on that character. To grow in Christ, in confidence of who he made me. I want to use my talents for him. I worry a bit when it comes to moving on, getting a job and such. I trust God but the uncertainty makes me nervous. I want to seek the will of God in every area of my life. I’d appreciate prayers for my transition and that I’d finish strong.
Thank you all. <3
Hi Megan,
I will be praying for you. What a great heart you have, God has brought me through a lot I think thats His way, believe me it has been worth it for me He has used it in every way. i will be praying for those nerves to transform into contentment and that He will help you to seek Him in all the areas of you life. 2Chron 15:7 Joshua 1:9
Wendy
Hey friends!
I absolutely love this idea! I am Katherine a 23-year-old from Mississippi. I graduated college in May & spent a while in Africa. I came home a few months ago and am starting to pursue my masters in PR in a new city next month. The Lord has really laid advocating for orphans on my heart & I have no clue what this will look like in the future. Please pray for me.
-please pray the Lord would show me specifically how these pieces fit together.
-please pray for a great commission centered church as I move to a new city
-please pray for a godly husband (yes i went there)
-please pray for opportunities to share the gospel with international students in my new city
-please pray for people to adopt & support orphanages throughout sub-saharan africa
-please pray that above all else I would fix my eyes our Lord & savior
Thank you so so so much! It excites me to think of the day when we will be in heaven worshipping together and seeing what God did with the lives of all these “twenty-somethings.” He is good.
Christ in us!
katherine
Hi Katherine!
I will pray for you!! You have some awesome requests, and it would be an honor to lift them up in prayer for you! I livein Wilton, CT .
Hi, my name is Megan and I’m 24 years old from Oklahoma. I am just finishing up my first full year at my job post graduation. Please pray for patience and strength in the waiting areas of my life. I know that only God can truly satisfy and I know He has a plan for me. Thank you in advance for letting God use you through prayer for us.
Hi Megan, I’m Jen Ortiz and I am praying for you. I am from Oklahoma too but have been living in Florida for the past 17years. I’m a stay at home mom with three girls ages 7months, 3,and 14. Waiting on the Lord is worth it I wish I knew that in my 20’s 🙂
Jen-
Thank you for praying for me! What a blessing that is to be able to stay at home with your 3 girls. Where did you go grow up in Oklahoma?
I’m Anna. I’m a twenty two year old recent college grad and second grade teacher in west Tennessee. I would love to be prayed over. The last few months have been full of major transitions and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The top priority burdens of my heart are:
-that I would be Christ to my 18 sweet students.
-that I would be less lonely and feel the presence of the Lord more in my life.
-that I would continue to transition into my new home church as I believe it’s where I’m supposed to be.
-and for my future husband and family.
Hello! My name is Ava, I am 29 and I live near Dallas Texas. I am “mom” to an adorable 4-legged “son” named Buddy Alexander (He is a Golden Husky.) I am currently working on a book for teenage girls and would covet your prayers for this project.
I have been thanking Him for His faithfulness, praying that He will continue to go before me, and that he would open the right doors at the right time.
The thought of someone partnering with me to pray for this book is BEYOND exciting to me, thank you in advance!
Ava
Hello, Ava. I would love to pray for and with you. I live in the DFW area and already feel connected. It’s an honor to lift up your prayer requests. Want to try this for a couple weeks? Blessings, Veronica
Love you, V!
Veronica,
Thank you SO much! I am blown away and expectant to see the Lord move.
Ava
Hi Ava,
I am Lisa and I also live near Dallas! I would be privileged to pray for you for the next 14 days. I have spent many years ministering to teenage girls, and have such a heart for the next generation of young women to know who they are in Christ.
I will pray for you and your project that God has put on your heart to be exactly what He wants it to be.
In Christ,
Lisa
Lisa,
Thank you so much! Always wonderful to find ladies that have a heart for teens! I appreciate your righteous prayers. The Lord has been SO amazing to provide for my needs while I have been writing, if you could add to your prayers that He continues to provide while I am on this adventure.
Thank you once again, you are a blessing.
Ava
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am from Rome, Georgia. I recently just turned 21.
Lately I have been struggling with a lot of drama caused by a roommate situation and I would love for prayers of peace. I also have the amazing opportunity to serve as a summer director for a Christian camp. Please pray for protection (both spiritual and physical) for our staffers.
My biggest request is that you guys would join me in circling my dream of becoming a foster mother. A lot of things must happen before my dream can come true- so prayers for guidance and wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Pray for myself as the Lord molds me into the best foster mother I can be as well as for my future spouse- that the Lord would equip us and bring us together in His timing.
I will never be able to say thank you enough for interceding with and for me.
May the Lord bless you!
Ashley
Oh, Ashley, that just totally kills me (in a good way!) that you desire to be a foster mother. It’s just awesome, and I will pray for you!
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Heavenly Father, I thank you for how you are working in Ashley’s life and in her heart! Please bring peace to her life, and that she would be blameless in the situation with her roommate. Help her to do anything in her power to bring peace to the situation. I pray for the roommate’s heart and mind, as well, that she would desire and seek peace.
I pray for a wonderful summer at the camp. Please help Ashley to be a wise and effective leader. I ask for an outpouring of your Spirit on her and her staff. Please guard their health and safety.
And Father, please prepare her and her future husband for their marriage and their eventual parenthood- of foster children and any other children you bring into their lives. I pray that you would use them MIGHTILY to show your love and redemptive power to children. I pray that they would both dig into your Word voraciously, as it will train them in righteousness and prepare them for every good work. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Take care, Ashley!
Love from a Christian sister!
Joy
Hi, my name is Rachael and I am 28 years old. I live in Phx, AZ with my 2 daughters (Lexi,5 and Audri,3). God has truly blessed me with these two precious angel babies and I wouldn’t have it any other way. These past few years have been very difficult for us as I found out my husband molested Lexi so I left him and all this happened while I was pregnant with Audri. I know that it is ONLY because of our amazing God that I did not miscarry with Audri due to the extreme stress I was under. Audri gets sick a lot and I blame myself for being so stressed during my pregnancy with her. In February I lost my job because they said I called out too many times(I only ever called out when the girls were sick but I have no family here so I have no one else I trust who can help me with them). I am not in any way asking for sympathy, just explaining why even though I’m still in my twenties, I feel much older! I pray that God leads me in the direction he wants me to go, I’m not sure if its going back to school because Ive been looking for a job and haven’t found one but I just don’t know how I will make ends meet if I go back to school. I would love if anyone wants to pray for me and my girls, it would mean a lot to me. I pray for direction, guidance and continued strength. How I wish I could hear your voice Lord. Oh and I am a new Christian btw, its been 3 years now but I still have a lot to learn. Thank you and God bless
Hi Rachael!
It will be my honor and priviledge to pray for you during these next 14 days.
I am 40 and a Catholic nun! I love praying for the needs of moms and kids… so you and Lexi and Audri will be my special intention.
May the Lord’s presence been seen, felt and heard in your hearts and in your lives.
May you know His mighty power to save, to heal, to comfort… and mostly His love.
Peace and blessings, S. Lynn
Thank you so much Sister Lynn!!!<3
Hello! I am Lauren and I am 27 years old. I live in San Francisco, ca. I am at a time in my life of waiting to meet my husband. I struggle with wanting to pray for that because sometimes I feel like it is a selfish thing to pray for when so many others have bigger issues, but I am trying to wait faithfully for the man god has created for me. I guess I am choosing to open up about this desire on here because the LPM team creates such a warm and encouraging platform to share these types of desires of our hearts. Thank you for your prayer.
Hi! My name is Meghan. I am 21, a senior in college and will be graduating in a couple weeks. I am excited to be graduating but also anxious because I do not know what to do after graduation. Please pray that I can ultimately trust in God and that whatever I do I can bring glory to Him. Also, pray that I can have an all consuming passion for God and to guard my heart. Thank you so much!!! : )
I’m a 27 year old law student and dancer in NYC! I would love to ask for prayer to be diligent, honest and make good decisions regarding my future! Thank you so much.
Hi Laurie,
I will pray for you! My little brother is just finishing law school and I know it’s a challenging path to be on.
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Father, I lift up Laurie to you. Please bless her with the things she seeks- being an honest and diligent person, and please help her to make wise decisions for her future. Make Your will known to her, and help her to have the courage to do it.
I pray your protection over her life, and that no weapon formed against her would prosper. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Much love from your sister in Christ,
Joy
hey! i’m lauren, i’m 26 and currently live in richmond, va. i moved here approximately a year ago after a beautiful God-ordained year in southern california. i am currently a speech pathologist working with adults in critical care. in the midst of all the crazy, i feel as if the Lord has called me to go back to PA school and am in the midst of taking pre-recs full-time on top of being a speech pathologist full-time. even though i have been here a year, i am struggling to find a good church to call home. i adored my church in southern california and the transition has been very hard.
what to pray for? i don’t know exactly, but the first thing that pops to my mind is for “wisdom in the secret” and “time in the secret” so i’ll just believe that pop is straight from the Holy Spirit Himself and go with it. . .
Hi! My name is Jessica and I’m a 21 year old college student in Greenville, SC. I am about to be a senior in a few months and trying to figure out where God is leading me to go next! This summer I am so excited to have the opportunity to work at Christian all girls summer camp starting on May 28th, and going through the first week of August. Please pray for my job at camp this summer, and that I could be a light to the precious girls I will be serving. Please also pray for my family. I have one brother who is graduating college in a few weeks. My family could also really use prayers for my dad to find a better job. He is a pastor who has struggled for some time now to find a full time church. God has always provided for us one way or another, but it would be so wonderful if he could find a more reliable income, AND be back in ministry. Please pray that God would continue to send the right people into my life, and that I would continue to have faith in His plan for all the little details. I so appreciate you reading this, and especially praying!
I’m Kim, 28. The thing that I pray for and desire fervently is a husband and children. I believe I’m in the season, I’m just waiting on the manifestation. Thank you, Beth, for this post. I needed to read these words. It was quite timely. I stay so busy with work that I have little time to myself that I feel I’ve lost who I am and forgotten the things that drive me as far as ministry or even hobbies. I am hoping, praying, and believing for that next phase of my life.
Hi my name is Brittni and I live in Nashville, Tennessee. I recently l went to a women of joy conference and God moved in my heart big time. As a result I have made a few big changes in my life including moving past fear and letting go of a job that doesn’t make me happy and as a result makes it difficult to love on my patients. I am praying that in the coming months I will hold onto this Passion and love on my patients in they way they should be loved on, as individuals made by the same Creator as me!
My name is Katy. I am 28, have been married almost 9 years, we have three children (6 & under), we are in the ministry, I live in East Texas. Thank you for your prayers <3
Hi! My name is Erica and I am from Texas :). I’m a 26 year old single girl who works at a Children’s Home here and pretty involved in my church. I immediately connected with this post. It hit me between the eyes with where my heart has been. It gets hard to guard your heart from all the junk we are bombarded with on a daily basis and with the added pressure of being single in my upper 20’s from other people. My heart just got to a place of shutting out stuff to protect it instead experiencing God’s love…just had a cynical and bitter heart towards God and towards others. I know deep down that it’s because I keep investing my life in stuff that doesn’t pay off…and I’m not truely at peace with where my life is right now…just need prayer that my heart grabs a hold of how much He truely loves me and that He is my provider instead of hiding out in fear in the junk of this world. I want to understand guarding my heart by maintaining love and not bitterness. Thank you for opening my eyes again to the truth…I needed that today.
My name is Gail and I am a 27 year old from Louisville, KY. I have been married to the most amazing husband and dad for 6 years now. We have two crazy, fun boys (3.5 and 2 years old) and a third boy on the way in late July.
I could really use prayer that God would place His will for my mothering on my heart. I don’t have any Christian family background or encouragement and feel ill-prepared to nurture these three wonderful blessings. Please pray that He would guide my parenting and place Godly women in my life that could mentor me and come alongside me in this journey of motherhood. I desire nothing more than my boys to grow up to be warriors for Jesus who love Him more than life itself.
Thank you so much Beth for this post and opportunity to be intentionally prayed for by someone who has already been through this phase in life. God has placed a HUGE burden on my heart over the past year for mentoring and the importance of women encouraging one another. At some point in your ministry you said that to encourage someone is to give them the courage to be who God created them to be. That is the burden on my heart for each relationship I have, especially those with other mothers.
Thanks in advance for the prayers! I know He hears and answers. 🙂
Hi Gail,
Your desire to be a good mother is so moving to me. You are so wise to seek out mentors, too. I will pray for you!
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Lord God, Thank you for Gail and her desire to be a loving and Godly mother. I pray that she would have the energy, patience and love to be the wonderful mom those boys need and deserve. Help her to be kind, gentle and wise. I pray that her husband would be an excellent parenting partner, encouraging and supporting her. Reward her with righteous sons who would grow to love and serve you all of the days of their lives.
In Jesus’ name I ask for these things, Amen.
Gail, I’m a mom of young children, too. If you can find a MOPS group, it really helps (MOPS.org). Also, a book that has really helped my husband and I parent is Shepherding a Child’s Heart. It’s excellent! Many blessings on you, Sister!
Joy
I’m a 29 year old wife and new mom to a 9 month old baby girl, living in Fort Wayne. I work full time as an attorney and am trying to adjust and find a balance between work and my family. I have been a Christ follower for years and would appreciate prayers that I can find time for bible study and fellowship with other moms in the midst of it all.
Stephanie, I will be praying for you. I am from NW Indiana and my baby girl just turned 17! I am in a Bible study with mostly young moms, we are currently doing Beth’s Esther study. I pray you can find such a study at your church or start one yourself. Beth’s studies are so easy to facilitate.
Lord, I pray that you can help Stephanie find balance in her life between work, family and Bible study. Lord open the right doors for all this to fall into place for Stephanie
Blessings,
Barb
Hi, my name is Parker. I’m a 20 year old female (thought I’d clarify because of my name) college student from South Carolina. In the past few months, God has given me a heart for victims of human trafficking, and I’ve really been seeking to follow His will as He’s calling me to do something about it, knowing that it might possibly have something to do with my future career in writing as well. I ask that you’d please pray for guidance for me as I’m listening for His plans for my future and that I’d be able to trust Him even though I don’t know what’s coming next. i also ask that you would please pray patience over me as I’m waiting on God’s timing. I’m at a point in my life where my friends are falling in love and getting married, and I want a relationship, too. I’ve stayed pure and I know that the wait will be worth it, but I do get discouraged sometimes. Lastly, like what Beth talked about in the post, please pray for my heart to stay as passionately on fire for Jesus as it is now, not wavering with my emotions or circumstances. Thanks so much and God bless!
Parker,
I am a 20-something too..but just wanted to encourage you. I SO wanted to be in a relationship too…and it was so hard to wait and watch while all my friends got married. Over and over, the Lord drew me back to Psalm 37…he heard me, but it just wasn’t time. He brought my wonderful husband when I was about to despair. Now, I can see that his timing was perfect..of course, at the time, I did not think it was!! I just want to encourage you that he hears you and he knows the desires of your heart..and yes, it is SO worth the wait!!
Hey Parker,
Completely random, but I’m also 21, have a heart towards abolition, and love to write. I stumbled on your comment accidentally, looking for a friends, but I’ll be keeping you in my prayers. Whatever God calls you to, I know it’s going to be so beyond what you ever hoped or dreamed, so I pray in the meantime that you would stoke the fire within diligently seeking Him in all seasons, especially in the singleness.
Hey! My name is Jessica Schafer and I live in Thibodaux, Louisiana. I’m graduated from college and I just finished my first year working with Easter Seals as a support coordinator. I also just recently finished up going through counseling for a whole year working through past abuse in my life. I’m asking for prayer for direction in my life. My heart is to be in serving in ministry and its been my desire since about 12 years old, but I am currently working with Easter Seals. I am making this job my ministry but I’m coming close to where decisions need to be made in my life soon about moving or doing something else. I also am deeply desiring for a more intimate relationship with Christ and loving Him more and more. I want to love and serve people as Christ has loved me! Thank you for your prayers!
I forgot to mention I’m 23!
My name is Katie & I’m at the tail end of my 20s (I’ll be 29 in June). I recently moved to Atlanta to continue pursuing God’s call on my life. I’m trying to pursue Him and be the woman He has created me to be, but I’m not entirely sure what His vision & plan for me are. I long to be a wife & mother, but I also want to be obedient and effective in this season of life. I’m increasingly grateful for freedom from addiction, and because of that He is breaking my heart for those who need freedom, both physical & spiritual. All I know is that I want to live for His glory, to see His name made famous in every corner of this world.
My name is Julie and I’m 23. I have been teaching first grade at an international Christian school in Bolivia the last 2 years. I’m preparing to end my ministry at the beginning of June and then go back to Chicago in July. Teaching and living in Bolivia has been difficult for me in a lot of ways, and God has taught me a lot of endurance. I know I’m preparing for a season that will be sweeter, but I am jumping into a lot of unknowns as well. Please pray that I would be able to see and know my purpose and where God is leading, and that I would willingly jump into what he puts in front of me without fear. Please also pray for these last 5 1/2 weeks of school, as I am very tired and weary. I need strength and motivation to finish strong. Thank you so much for being a prayer warrior on my behalf. 🙂
Hi! My name is Kathy and I am 22. I am from livonia, Michigan. I have been struggling with being more interested in the “Christian Culture” than actually Jesus. Please pray that he would guide my heart to want Him more than anything else. Thank you!
Beth, girl, you are used of God! Through you, the Lord impressed upon me the importance of memorizing scripture, and now I don’t go anywhere without one of my spirals. Recently I was working thru Breaking Free and your Deuteronomy lecture, and my mind just kept grabbing onto that “ask God to give you that love for Him” concept. So over the past two months I have started praying everyday that God would give me a heart that loves him more than anything on earth. A crazy, abnormal kinda love. Let me tell you, He brought it. I have never known this kind of relationship with my Savior before. I feel like I’m in some secret place with Him. Thank you. Glory to God.
Thank you for this, Beth! What a blessing to be prayed for and to pray for others.
My name is Beka. I’m 27 and live in Dallas. I’m in school, earning a Master’s in Counseling, and I hope to work with victims of abuse or people in crisis when I am finished. I know this is what God has called me to do, but I often lose focus and get discouraged with so much school left to complete (I’m in my first year of the program). Would so appreciate prayers for endurance to finish this semester and a heart that stays set on the Lord and His heart for the broken-hearted. He has been so faithful and present in this journey, and I want to remain faithful and dependent on Him.
Thank you!!
Hello, my name is Lorraine and I’m 29. I live with my husband and our eight year old daughter. I became a Christian about a year ago and have been attempting to overcome a sad childhood. I am so very thankful for my precious family and for God’s love and forgiveness. Could I ask for prayer as I have been struggling with infertility? I have faith in the Lord and I want His will to be done. But I have prayed so very much for more children and for a better job, one that I would actually find rewarding and one that would allow me to spend more time with my family. I pray that I can keep growing in faith. And that an opportunity will present itself so that I can spend more time doing what I enjoy so very much: teaching children about Jesus. After growing up lonely and ignorant of Jesus’ love, I can’t stand to think of any children growing up in the same way. Thank you so very much.
My name is Lissa and I would be blessed to pray for you everyday for the next month. I understand your heart for children to know their God and His amazing love. Know that I will go boldly before the throne on your behalf.
Hi, my name is Kim Baker I am 23 years old an live in Louisville, KY. Last May I graduated from Campbellsville University with my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. After an entire summer of job applications and interviews I did not receive a teaching position. This left me depressed and extremely disappointed in myself. I began to work on my master’s degree in August and began work as a part time instructional assistant at an elementary school. This later developed into a full time position. Looking back, I know this is the path god wanted for me. I will finish my master,s in June and have already began the job application process for the next school year. This brings so much fear into my life. I yearn for a job being a classroom teacher. This past year has taught me so much.
Thanks so much for praying me!
Dear Kim,
I want to encourage your to trust in the Lord with all your heart and let His hope rise up in your heart! God does have a plan for your life and will bring you the desires of your heart as you seek His will and hide His word in your heart. He loves you. I will be praying for you over the next 14 days and expect the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you as you wait on The Lord! God bless you much!
Hi there,
I’m Brittany, 24, currently living in Boston, MA. My husband and I moved here about a year ago so that he could attend graduate school following his time of service in the military. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for roughly 12 years. Being so far from home, not being happy living the “city life”, and having a job that I don’t enjoy have all contributed to greatly worsening anxiety and depression since we’ve been here.
We have also recently decided to start trying to start a family, so I made the decision, for the safety of any future pregnancy, to wean off my medication several months ago. This has certainly caused my symptoms to become more overwhelming. Added are my immense fears that we will have struggles getting pregnant.
My husband and I pray quite often that God would crush my anxiety and depression but the thought of having another person pleading to God for relief of such debilitating symptoms has brought me to tears.
Brittany –
My name is Sherry and I live in Richmond, VA. I visited Boston a few weeks ago and fell in love with that city. Hopefully one day you can say you love it too.
I was drawn to you because of anxiety and depression. I have a daughter and a son who have struggled with mental illness for about 10 years and I know first hand, how horrible it can be. But like I always tell them there is always, always hope!!!! I have helped my daughter through getting off meds to have 2 babies and now she is pregnant with her 3rd. God is faithful and he can certainly help you wean off the meds and have a precious baby. I know how hard and overwhelming life can be but God promises to never leave us and He is faithful!!
I will be praying for you daily as you deal with these issues and praying that God will give you hope and strength to endure and have a precious baby.
I would love to hear more of your story if you would like to share it.
In Christ,
Sherry
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
Sherry,
Thank you SO very much for being willing to lift me up in prayer! I would certainly love to share more of my story with you and also to hear more about your daughter’s journey.
My email is [email protected]
THANK YOU!
Hi! I’m Megan from St. Louis. I am 26 years old and this post came at a perfect time! I’ve been happily married for 4 1/2 years. I have been teaching piano since I was 17 and love to teach, I know it is one of my gifts. When I finished college my father offered me a job as his executive assistant. I am doing both of those things part time and as I spend more time in the Word and learning to hear God, I am waiting to feel/hear His guidance. I feel like I’m in a transition stage…but, not entirely certain where He wants me to go! I know He will reveal His purpose and plan, but prayers for patience and continued time in His Word and quiet time with Him would be most appreciated and certainly not wasted! I have a deep desire to be a Mom, the timing just hasn’t been right yet…but, I want to live the life God has planned for me…and am patiently (some days not so patiently) waiting for Him to reveal how it all fits together… Beth, I thank you so much for this post!!! It was great to read what other 20-somethings wrote, too…I know we all appreciate the prayers. God has wonderful things in store for us!
My name is Kelli, and I am 26 and live in TN. I am married to a wonderful godly man, and I am a social worker. I feel like this is part of my calling and I have so many opportunities to be a light to people who don’t know Christ..but I have become weary of caring for others constantly and dealing with “drama” daily. I need a renewed strength and passion to do this work for Jesus. My heart’s desire is to be a SAHM, but God hasn’t opened that door yet. My husband is in seminary studying, as we plan to be missionaries. He will finish in the next year, so we are praying about God’s next steps for us.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to pray for me..for all of us.
Hi,
My name is Melissa and I am from Grayson, Ga. I am 28 years old and single. I teach art to middle school kids and really enjoy it! I am very blessed to have a wonderful family- most of whom live close and are so supportive. I could use prayer in three ways. I am struggling with healthy habits and weight loss. I have battled this my whole life but am not ready to give up! Also, please pray that God gives me a clear vision in regards to my future endeavors in my career and family life. I have a heart for getting married and raising a family but it is easy to get lonely in the meantime. Lastly, I have a meeting with an 18 year old friend of mine coming up. I am planning on telling her about Christ and really needs his guidance and words. I appreciate this more than you know! What a wonderful idea!
Hi, Melissa!
I am a mom of a middle schooler-7th grade! It is a unique time of their lives! I’ve been married for almost 23 years but divorced for almost 3..Could not have survived without God. It will be an honor to pray for you….
Blessings!
Robin A.
Hi, I’m Lisa! I’m 21 and currently a student at the University of Southern Mississippi and I’m about to finish up my first year of nursing school. Lately I’ve had a lot of trouble with my relationship with God. I’ve let school and life become more than important than Him and just kind of pushed Him to the side. I’ve also had a lot of trouble determining whether my plans for life are what God has planned for me or if it’s just what I want. I would appreciate any prayers on renewing my focus on God, listening to God when he speaks to me, and anything else you can think of!
Hi Lisa,
I am praying for you. Someone once said that it we are walking with God seeking His will, the things you want are the things He wants. Be bold with what you want and God will close the door if it’s not right for you. Stay plugged into His word He’ll speak.
Wendy
Hi friends! My name is Dori Adams. I am 24 years old and live in Raleigh, NC with my sweet husband of 11 months. In January the Lord called both my husband and I to attend seminary, revealing that we were not equipped for the ministry He has for us! We have spent the past four months praying for direction, provision, and a fiery heart to love God more than anything else. In August we will pack up our life here in Raleigh and move to Dallas to attend seminary. We are so excited for our new adventure, but would very much appreciate prayers for our studies and a supernatural fire for His Word. We also ask for prayers for encouraging friendships, a new church family, and our marriage. We desire for the Lord to search us, change us, and challenge us as we seek His peace, strength, and heart during this transition. Thank you, sisters, for your prayers!
My Name is Nicole and I am 28 years old. I live in Houston. I have been married to my husband Josh for 7 years. I have 2 boys Aidan (4) and Jack (18 months) and baby # 3 is due in November. I work as a school counselor and my husband is an assistant principal. I appreciate your prayers for all areas of my life wife, mother, work. Thank you!
Hi, my name is Emily. I am 25, married and live in Tennesse. I could use prayer in a big way for my job and career path. I just finished up a Master’s degree but have not been able to find any kind of job in that field and am now working at a bank, which is what I have done since high school. I am also struggling with a bad attitude toward the situation and I dread going to work each day. I am thankful to have a job, this just isn’t where I thought I would be working. Pray for patience and understanding for myself and my husband as we seek God’s will. Also, please pray that I show the love of Christ to my coworkers and customers as best I can. Thank you.
Hi Emily. My name is Cathy and I am 52. I live in West Virginia, and I am adopting you for the next 14 days to pray for your guidance and direction.
My name is Kasey. I am 20 and live in Covington, KY. I’m a few credits away from being a junior at Northern Kentucky University, but am uncertain about going in the fall. I currently just want to make it to the end of the semester . It has been a rough one for my depression/anxiety struggle. I love Daddy God and I know he knows and loves me and doesn’t look at my stained past, and that He has a plan for the future, but I am just so foggy minded and uncertain of what is next. I’ve thought of possibly going away to a mission school for a few months. I don’t know though.. I just feel kind of worn at the moment. I want to dive deeper with Jesus regardless of what’s next. Prayer would be so greatly appreciated.
My name is Alex Hackney, I’m 23 and from Tennessee. I’ve struggled with major depression all my life. In fact, I can recall wishing, praying, to die as young as 5 years old. I don’t remember a happy period of time in my life. I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which I’m having to face headon now after trying to repress things my entire life. These past 4 to 5 years have gone from bad to worse, throwing me into a whirlwind of pain, confusion, and abandonment. My Mother finally walked out on me to soley pursue drugs and alcohol after a lifetime of choosing them over me and my brothers. I grew up in a sometimes abusive home that has certainly left me in the midst of rubble from emotional wreckage. These past few years I watched as all the things I worked for after my Mother left were lost due to my mental state and numerous failures. I watched one person after another walk out on me. I’ve got a lot of anger to let go of, a lot of selfhate to overcome, and a lot of healing left to do. And to be honest, I don’t look forward to doing any of it, partly because it seems impossible. After 2 past suicide attempts in the past 2.5 years, with me still harboring regret from failing, I sometimes wonder if a third try would be a good idea. I don’t have much left to lose. It seems like no matter what I do things only worsen. No matter how hard I try to seek God, I always come up emptyhanded.
I just want to be able to believe what people tell me, to be able to let go of blaming myself for all the abuse and my parents divorce, and I just want to be well for once.
Dearest Alex, I need you to know how much we care and how unspeakably valuable your life is. I am so very sorry for the pain you have endured. I can promise you without a shadow of a doubt that suicide is not the answer and not the will of God for you. He does indeed have a future and a hope for you. You were loved and planned for even prior to creation. I urge you (just as I have in the past and just as many of my loved ones have) to run as fast as you can to good solid professional help and allow God to begin a viable healing process for you through the avenues that become available. A reputable medical doctor is the very first place you need to start and then I hope you will also seek godly counseling just as many of the rest of us have. Please make those contacts immediately. I have a good friend who is a psychologist and I have often heard her say that bi-polar is very treatable in the hands of a really good, attentive doctor. You do not need to suffer debilitating effects from it all your life. There IS help. There IS treatment.
I am praying for you right now. May Christ reveal Himself magnificently to you and reveal the depth of His great love and concern. I also deeply hope that you are plugged into a local church where Scripture is taught, the hope of the Gospel is preached, and the fellowship of believers is rich. At times of tremendous pain in my young life, I have no idea what I would have done without my church family. I found out through the years that many of them who I esteemed so highly had been through things as difficult as I had in my background. It gave me much hope to see them flourishing and I knew the same God who delivered and helped them could help me. And He did. And He can do the same for you.
Our blog community is so beautifully suited to encouragement and intercession but we are bound by law not to cross certain boundaries. By law we must – and should and will – urge anyone who is under threat of suicide to get help immediately and to call 911 if you are at imminent risk. We care so much, Alex. Please do not lose heart and do not grow weary. You are deeply loved.
Your servant,
Beth
Thank you, Beth, for taking the time to personally respond to me. Within the past year I have been blessed enough to find a good psychiatrist and a good therapist, but I guess we’re just now digging into the hard stuff. The one area that you mentioned that I defintely need to start praying to God about is how I’m involved, or not involved, in my church. Knowing that the Church is made up of humans that are prone to hurting us, and then believing it enough to where I’m able to be a part of that community without feeling of bitterness and pain that gets in the way, seem to be 2 totally different things. I’ve just now recently been convincted of how I need to start addressing that. I thank you for the prayers and encouragment. I will carry your words, and others, and God’s more than any, around with me so that I can know that there is something out there beyond the lies that make me want to quit.
Thanks,
Alex
So glad you checked back in, Alex! I look forward to hearing from you that you’ve found exactly the church God has for you. We’re honored to serve you here.
Beth, and Mary, I’d like to thank you both for the prayers. This path month I’ve been doing better coping, consistently going to church, and getting involved in my Small Group. It’s a nice feeling to start going back to church because of a genuine desire to instead of going because of feeling obligated to go. I actually have chosen to take the opportunity to go on a short mission trip with my small group this coming week. it’ll be my first mission trip actually. I definitely have my anxieties about it, but I really am also excited to serve others. So thank you for the prayers and for caring.
Alex
Dear Alex,
My name is Mary and I too have PTSD. I cried as I could hear the pain in your words. I went through emotional, physical, verbal and sexual abuse my entire childhood. I know it’s hard to believe that there is anything to look forward too after everything you’ve been through. Working thru all that baggage is so hard, I know because I’m doing it right now too. Keep going Alex, don’t give up. I wish I could take your hand right now and say Alex, if you won’t give up, I won’t either. Can we make a pact right here on the pages of this blog that we won’t no matter how hard it gets? We have to believe that the promises of God are true and that He sees our pain and has so much more for us than all this heartache. Can I share something with you? Recently I had an appt with my therapist and we were talking about an experience I had with someone almost two years ago where they were so verbally abusive to me and I was crying so hard as I sat in the chair across from them that my tears were dripping off my shirt and hitting the floor. That night after talking with my therapist I was sitting on my couch and I was thinking, praying. In my mind’s eye I saw a picture of me sitting in that chair with the tears streaming and on each side of me were two angels, they had big beautiful wings and they were slightly bent looking at me with a look of concern on their faces. Jesus was kneeling in front me and He was looking into my face and He had His hands cupped and He was catching my tears. Jesus took a memory that had been so traumatic and gave me something so beautiful in it’s place. Alex – remember He catches every tear..
Because he cares that much about our pain. In my heart I stand beside you shoulder to shoulder believing Jesus can make something beautiful of our lives. I’m praying for you…
Thank you, Mary, for the prayers and for you taking the time to respond and share things about yourself with me. I’m sorry that you had to go through awful things. I agree with what you said about us having to believe God’s promises are true for us. I think that trips me up a lot. Something in me would love to believe that I’m somehow the exception, that all God says applies to everyone but me. That’s ridiculous, I know, but I can’t always win when I’m arguing with my feelings, no matter how crazy wrong they are. It is hard to believe there is life beyond this pain and abuse. I think that because this misery and destruction is all I’ve ever known it makes it hard to think that something exists out there that is better, and maybe I’m afraid to leave this dark place I’ve always known. I sometimes honestly wonder, with all that’s happened, if those things were simply what I was made for, why I exist. Even though it’s an awful place to live my life, it does feel like home sometimes. As far as the pact to not give up no matter how hard it gets, I can promise to try. I’m not good at promises to be perfectly honest. It’s really nice to hear that someone who has similar experiences to mine believes that there is real hope out there for us, someplace on the other side of this darkness that is good. I’ll be praying for your healing with everything, too, Mary. I really appreciate your reply. I do hope God can give me something beautiful to put in the place of everything that hurts.
Dear Alex,
In reading your words I hear a very kind and soft heart in spite of everything you have been through.That in itself is beautiful. All those lies your tempted to believe, man can I relate. I once heard Beth say that memorizing scripture God gave her a new mind. You have to remember that you are not alone in this fight. Whenever those lies start rolling through your mind draw the sword of the spirit – the promises of God and let them be your foundation. Let the Savior who found your life so valuable that He died so He would never have to be seperated from you fight the battles for you. My prayer is that He will take the broken peices of our lives that are like a shattered stained glass window and as Jesus puts the peices back together we will shine like a beatiful kaliedascope of color in the light of His love and all those broken places that you can see when the light shines through will shine like diamonds in the light of the Son that display His healing and His amazing grace. Blessings to you Alex.
Alex,
That’s awesome!!!!!! I have been thinking of you and praying for you daily. I know it’s hard to step out but God is with you and He is faithful. I have faith in you Alex because I know you have the courage to see this journey to the end because of the courage you have shown in what you’ve already endured. I hope you know how proud Jesus is to call you His son. Be blessed Alex!!
What a powerful prayer movement Beth! Thank you!
My name is Tiffany and I’m 27 years old. God had been my world since I was a young child and I love Jesus more than anything on this earth. While I have a rough past in some ways, He has blessed me more than I could have imagined. After a devastating divorce at age 24, God brought me to a humble, loving, Godly man. We married 1 1/2 years ago and now have a beautiful 7 month old. My husband is 8 years older than me and has two children from his first marriage. They live with us most of the time. I love them and am so thankful to be their stepmom, but we do have issues as a blended family, at times. I would appreciate prayers for our growing blended family. Thank you so much!
Precious Tiffany. My name is Valarie and I’m from Charlotte, NC. I’m 40-ish 🙂 and like you, I married in my mid-twenties a man who is divorced with 2 children, so the Lord instantly bent my heart toward you. I understand blending families, I understand sharing your husband, I understand my sister. The best news I can tell you is – so does the Lord! He knows! He brought you that man – and that perfect little baby so He will sustain, but you must dilligently seek Him. It will be my honor to be praying for you over the next 14 days. I’m asking the Lord to show you how much HE loves you – how much HE has in store for you and for supernatural strength as you’re in the trenches with that little one!! HE IS FAITHFUL!! May God bless you!
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I’m 26. I live in Tennessee with my husband of two years and our four month old son. I love being a mommy, and I know this is probably one of the most important jobs God will give me in my lifetime. Please pray for me that I will be a godly example to my son and that my fire will be rekindled. Thank you!
My name’s Laura and I’m 28. I currently live in Philadelphia and work for a nationwide youth missions organization. But, just today (breaking news!) accepted a Resident Director job offer for a college in rural New York. Though I’m excited for this change and feel at peace with the decision, I’m nervous about a few things during this transition: ending my current job well, establishing a new community, and moving from downtown Philly to a very rural town. Your prayers are appreciated!
Hi,
I am 29 and am a single mom to three daughters living in MN. I attend Bible College and am working on a degree in both ministry and theology with the desire of working in women’s ministry when I’m finished with my studies. I have always had a difficult time fully trusting God due to many hurts in my life, but right now I feel He is calling me to a path of obedience and through that, trust will follow.
I covet your prayers for this difficult journey as a single mom. I feel lonely often, but I know I’m never really alone. I long for the day when I can say without any doubt, He will never let me down as so many others have. Logically, I know this to be true, but the farthest anything has to travel is from the head to the heart–and my mouth often gets in the way!
Thank you in advance for your prayers for me and my girls, ages 9, 6 and 4, and know I’ll be praying for you, as well.
Kati
Hi Kati. My name is Corrie and I am a single mom too. I know the joys that title brings, but the overwhelming-ness it can as well. I pray that The Lord will fill your cup to overflowing and that he sustains you through your struggles with loneliness. He loves you so. I am so honored to walk alongside you my friend.
Hi! My name is Kayla Maudsley, I am 20 years old, and I am a Junior at Liberty University. My dream is to do exactly as Beth does – reach women with the Word of God. I love teaching Bible Studies and discipling young women. I am currently an RA, leading a hall of 70 college girls. I am also beginning a ministry with one of my friends to help girls in Rwanda. I also just recently got engaged to my high school sweetheart, and am beyond blessed to get married to him next year! I would love prayer for diligence in finishing the semester/final exams strong, the ministry in Rwanda, and my future plans with my fiance.
Thank you so much for your prayers! This couldn’t have come at a better time. Cherish you, sisters, so much.
Kayla,
It will be a blessing ,honor to pray for you in these next 14 days. These are very special days for you! God is faithful and is there for you, to strengthen you, guide you and bless you. Keep Him first and trust Him with all your heart! He promises to direct your path!
I forgot to say I live in the next town over! Ridgefield, CT.
Hi’! My name is Mary Margaret, originally from VA and moved to Charlotte, NC last summer. I’m currently teaching 8th grade Language Arts and love every second. I will be leading Young Life at the High School next year. I’m working to lay the ground work for some awesome relationships next year and the opportunity to share Christ with lost, lose high shcool kids. Above all I want to serve Jesus and LOVE my kids when no one else will. I’m trying to figure out what that looks like for each kid, each day.
Also, I’m patiently waiting on The Lord (and my boyfriend of 4 years) for the next step… The m word! Monday- Friday is great, weekends I get lost I’m thought and usually carried away!
Y’all are awesome! Any brief prayer is so amazingly appreciated! And i will be praying for my pray -ers!
My name is Julie and I live in Lexington, KY. I am 29 years old. I’m so thankful for an opportunity to receive prayer from sisters I’ve never met! For the last 11 years I have been praying for a man who I believe the Lord has asked me to intercede for and wait for relationally. It has been a long journey (can I stress long!), but this month I have felt the spiritual heat as the Lord has revealed so much about the enemies desires for this young man and have seen the Lord’s protection over me. Earlier in the week I learned he is engaged and my heart, though at peace, is experiencing so much pain, but no release from what I believe the Lord has told me. Please pray that God would place protection around this man and that his eyes would be opened to all the Lord has for him. I want the Lord’s best for him and myself (whether that means together or a part), and above all, desire that God would receive His Glory. Thank you for your prayers, your partnership on my (and his) behalf mean so much to me!
Hi Julie!! My name is Kristen, and I am from Chicago. I will absolutely be lifting you up in prayer these next 14 days. Rebuke the enemy in the powerful name of Jesus and simply rest in the Lords sovereignty 🙂 Love to you!
Thank you so much, Kristen!