**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 4:23 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) 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
I’m Audrey, I turned 29 today! God has blessed me with the spiritual gift of Wisdom. I also believe he wants to bring blessings through me via healing, however I freely admit that I am not bold enough to step out and test this belief. I am in training to be an emergency room physician. Pray for me that this dream can come true, that I will bring Jesus into a career and field that needs Him more. I have been married for 5 years, no children here on earth and that is not for lack of trying! We have a few that we have entrusted to God and will joyfully see one day in heaven. Pray for our upcoming adoption and pray also for a miracle from God! Pray for me and my husband, Mike, we have been in a long season of waiting. It has tested my faithfulness and I have faltered many a time throughout it. We recently moved across the country and joined a new church. I have become part of a task force group that is fighting human trafficking in the USA.
Thank you for your prayers!
Hello, Audrey! Happy Birthday! My name is Stephanie. I am 37, a Registered Nurse, & live in East Texas. My husband & I also have been in a long season of waiting. We have been married 9 years & have been 2 years waiting for an adoption placement. We also have sweet babies in Heaven that we will meet one day. It would be a privilege to pray for you!
Hi, my name is Valerie and I’m 27 years old, from Monroe, La. I’m a worship leader at my church. I’m also single. Pray that I have a passion for God, integrity, purity, wisdom, and discernment. Quite honestly, whatever the Holy Spirit wants you to pray for me. I don’t always know what I need, but I know God does. I would love a Godly mentor. Also, to be encouraged. I find myself filled with fear more than I would like to be, so please pray that I can overcome that. Thank you!
Hi, Valerie! My name is also Valerie! I am from the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia and I am honored to have the opportunity to interceed on your behalf! I am 33 years old, so I am not much older than you, but more of a peer. For many years, I was paralyzed with fear and often had panic attacks. I know how wonderful it feels to live in freedom from that bondage, so I will most definitely pray the same victory for you as well! I look forward to sending lots of prayer and love your way!
Valerie, My name is Tina and I’m from Minnesota. It’s an honor to get to pray for you these next fourteen days. I’ll pray that you’ll be able to turn your anxieties into thanksgiving and your fear into rejoicing! God bless you!
My name is Nerissa and I am a 20 year old currently attending school at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. I am in school recently pursuing a calling for ministry through counseling others. I lead a freshman girls study and God has been teaching me wonders in the study on being the woman He created me to be. I guess I could use some prayer in a few areas. My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for a year and a half and we are/ have been finding what it means to glorify Christ in our relationship and we could use prayers that we continue seeking The Lord for ourselves and love like God intended. Also, my 18 year old sister found out that she is expecting and she doesn’t know Christ and prayers for her would be appreciated! One last thing, I have been struggling with keeping God involved in my life. I go through many periods where His love is constantly on my mind and others (like now) where I just don’t put any effort towards Him. I know that He will not leave me in these moments but I am sick of having them! I desire the Christ with my whole heart but don’t know why I don’t make time. I know that i will not be the woman He intended by sitting in my own world! Thanks for your prayers!
Hi Nerissa! Thank you for sharing! My name is Liz, I’m 44, have been married 22 years and have three teen-aged children. I live in South Carolina. I will be praying for you! God is so faithful and will meet you where you are!
My name is Katie. I am 26 and live in Grand Rapids, MI. I am part of a prayer community and work in a food pantry. I am confident that I am where the Lord has called me to be right now, but with some things we have been experiencing lately I can so relate to what you said about cynicism creeping in! My prayer request would be for protection against that, for Him to maintain love in my heart, for me to fight for that and to press in to Him!
Hi Katie, my name is Jennifer and I live in Otisville Michigan (east side of the state). I will lift you up in prayer as my sister in Christ. Talk with with him each day, tell him what is on your mind, press into Him and His word. I will pray for reduced cynicism in your heart and for you to want to dwell in His presence each day, and for His love to overflow in your heart. Remember to give Him thanks, even for the little things each day. God Bless and may you see a difference over the next 14 days.
Hi All! My name is Lindsey and I am 29, living in Chicago, and currently in a major season of transition. I am newly married (1.5 years) and my husband and I are in the process of buying our first home. We are moving out to the suburbs, which for this city girl will be a big life change! We are praying that we can be strategically placed amongst neighbors that we can have relationship with and be a light to. I work in marketing for an investment bank, and am one of two believers in my office of over 100. I am struggling with what direction to pursue in my career, and can only pray that God will make it clear what he has in store for me (or at least point me in the right direction!). I have also been struggling with an illness for the past 6 months that just will not go away (it started with whooping cough and has turned into sinus issues and a cough that will not leave me be!), so I feel like many pieces of my personal life have been put on hold as I am trying to recover (thus far unsuccessfully). Being a relatively new follower, I have yet to understand the ways God has gifted me spiritually so I can be used for his kingdom, but I desire to have the passion and excitement that I see in other believers!
Your prayers are worth more than gold to all of us! Being a city dweller, a believer, and a professional in this generation can be lonely – there are so many who don’t understand us and so many more who don’t like us. My social media streams regularly include people that I love dearly speaking openly about their hatred of those they put in the blanket category of “Christian.” Desiring to be different but still being relevant is a tricky line for all of us to balance. We can only pray that there would be a light to shine in the dark places of this world to soften hearts, increase love and drive out fear.
Lindsey,
My name is Shirley Barry and I will be honored to lift you up in prayer for the next 14 days! Congratulations on your new home! I KNOW that God will place you exactly where you need to be. I will be praying for your sickness, that you will be healed and feeling better than ever. I will also pray for strength and courage to shine His Light in the darkness at your workplace. Satan will surely be trying to discourage you in that situation but greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world. You already have the victory. Remember that the victory is always won through love. I will be praying that our source of LOVE will overflow to you and through you!. His very special blessings on you Lindsey!!
I am Olivia from south-west Michigan. Lately, I have been struggling with knowing that God is all powerful and good and that I am unworthy of anything aside from his grace. This combination has caused me to become hopeless and lack drive. I feel no strong desire to do anything except be a mother/wife the only problem is I do not see how this could be and also believe that being married is likely not in his plan. I am struggling to get past what I know and make it what I believe. I know he can provide all I need, but I am struggling to believe it is what is best.
Olivia, know that I am lifting you up in prayer to the One who knows you completely and loves you unconditionally. I will continue to pray that you will know His tender grace and mercy at your point of need and that He will surprise you by meeting you in new ways as you draw close to Him in the next 2 weeks. Stay strong, believing with you. Olivia, a sister from England.
Olivia, thank you so much for your encouragement and prayers. I too will be praying for you.
Hi, my name is Angela. I’m 28 and from Nashville, TN. I’m (have always been) single (with no real desire for that to change.)I want a steadfast heart for God and communication With Him, not just At Him. I believe I was created to be an encourager, so I want to be that. And I want to see my loved ones come back to Him, and not be weak as I wait and hope for that. Thank you for your prayers.
Angela I would like to pray for you. I am Jill . Currently sailing the Chesapeake . 48 , married , 2 grown step children. I love Jesus and totally relate to what you say about not wanting just head knowledge, or talking at him.I also have loved ones that I pray have a Damascus road experience like Paul had. I will pray also for your loved ones. God bless you.
Jill, thank you so much.
Becca, 24 years old, Atlanta, GA.
I “stumbled” across this blog post today. I definitely see why the Lord led me here. Needed every bit of this as I sit in my office this morning- I began furiously writing down excerpts from this post onto post-it notes 🙂
Over the past few weeks I have been feeling absolutely cold and emotionless. I do not remember ever dealing with anything like this before. It’s confusing to me. This blog post helped me make sense of a lot of it, though. I’m a foster care social worker- therefore I see a lot of hard, heart breaking things every single day. I know I’ve been called to be a piece of “peace” in these children’s lives. There isn’t anything I enjoy more than being able to have the opportunity to walk into the stories of the children on my caseload–carrying peace into their lives through the power of Jesus. It’s truly a gift to do this work– learning more of Jesus’ heart for these little ones. Yet, I seem to have hit a point from I am so overwhelmed by the hard things, in their lives, as well as my own, that I feel “numb”. And it is beginning to effect my relationships with others. I am absolutely numb, dying to fully “feel” again. I need prayer. I want to see and have insight into what is “off” with me- and for my heart to be revived again. Like Beth said, I do not want to accept coldeness, I want to fight for love. I would appreciate the prayers as I fight (like mad 🙂 )for love and refuse coldness-and as I seek Christ to bring to the surface the things that are “off”.
That His kingdom would come through us.. and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven..
Oh Becca, your words touched me down to the very spot where almost 20 years ago I was called into school nursing. Like you, I knew without a doubt that was where I was called by God. Over the years, some of what I experienced became overwhelming to me- knowing where those babies had come from that morning and what they would return to that night. Because of who we are we take that burden into our hearts and begin to bear it in and of ourselves. Yet, that is not part of our calling. We are called to be Jesus to them, to show them what Love is. We are called to place those cares upon our Lord- He is able to bear them!
I am retired now by choice and I will gladly lift you up to Jesus that He will continually fit you for His Service and that you will experience His Love in such a way that it breaks into that numbness and removes it from around your heart so that you will be able to recognize those needs of the children you help and that you will be intuitive to their hearts and your heart will again be able to love as you are Loved!
Thank you for the reply, Nancy. It touched my heart this afternoon to see it. You are so kind. I’m not one to usually comment on blog posts so honestly, part of me wasn’t expecting to see a response! ha! so needless to say I was deeply touched to read your Jesus-breathed words. I am carefully taking them all to heart.
Also, little did you know that all week I have been asking Jesus what it looks like to carry other’s burdens without holding onto them and becoming weighed down– your words shine much light on that for me.
Thank you for the prayers as I’m on this journey…
Becca, so glad to know you read my response. I will continue to hold you up in prayer as you minister in your work. May you be blessed in all things!
Becca,
Well, our Father works so well for us! I had sent my own 20 something daughter to this blog yesterday and was scrolling through looking for her post – I found yours! I am 51, and, unbelieveably, have become a foster mom just a month ago! I am so saddened by what I have seen in just a month in this “system”, but I know that God called my husband and I into this ministry. Please KNOW – I am praying for you daily!! My email is [email protected] if you would like to keep in touch. I am praying for God to re-touch your heart again – that He would break your heart again with what breaks His.
Hi, I’m Kim. I’m from a little town north of Memphis, TN. I’m 25, single, no kids, and crazy in love with Jesus. Based on the desires of my heart and the promises God has made to me during my prayer time, I believe I’m going to be a wife, mother, and the Christine Caine/Priscilla Shirer/Beth Moore of my generation. My passion is to see women live fully for Christ and to allow Christ’s healing love to sweep through them to make them whole. I have a passion for the Word and sharing that passion to women of all ages. I need prayer in these areas: Jesus remains my number one at all times, patience in God fulfilling His perfect plan in my life, never forgetting how responsible I am to everyone I minister too whether it be through real life interaction or through the words God gives me to write, that my passion for God never wanes, and everyday having a deep, deep, overwhelming desire to be in God’s Word. I sure do appreciate your prayers! I’d love to pray for you as well. Let me know what to pray and I’m on it!
Hey Kim,
I will gladly pray that God will protect you and your passion from outside sources. It is so easy to give in to the world, but I will pray you stay strong in the Lord. I also am single, 31, and from a small town in GA. Whatever mistakes I make, the Lord will always be there for me. I will pray for you and that God’s perfect will be done in your life. Good luck and God bless!! Can’t wait to see what God has in store for you and me in the future!! Jeremiah 29:11
My name is Lauran. I am 26 years old and live outside Batin Rouge, Louisiana. I am a new mom to a four month old little girl that my husband and I fought like crazy to conceive. My daughter is truly a fulfilled promise of God, but sometimes lack confidence in making decisions for her. I am also a part time chid and family therapist in the community as well as involved in church ministries.. I teach Sunday school (1-3 grade) and work with our youth group. I want/crave to impact all of these children and families for God without losing the time or the energy to minister to my own family. It is a daily struggle.
Hi Lauren, I’m Lynn, mother of 2 30-something daughters and grandma to 1 precious boy. I’ll pray for you to find balance and peace. May you always know that you are beloved for who you are and not how much you do. I pray that you find time to just sit and appreciate life and not get burned out by service. I pray that you always remember that God will guide you as a mother and that our precious children turn out because of God, not necessarily because of us. He leaps into the void of our weakness and gives them what they need. Blessings, joy and peace to you wonderful woman. Lynn
Lynn, thank you so much for the prayers and encouragement. I needed to hear that this morning. Thank you for sharing such Godly wisdom with me. I forget sometimes that satan plays dirty.
Lauran, I just wanted you to know that I am still praying for you and think of you frequently throughout each day. May you have a week filled with knowledge of God’s love for you and feel his guidance. You are precious. Blessings and peace, Lynn
Hello, I’m Jamie! I’m a 24 yr old single living in the south. I truly desire to find my satisfaction in Christ. I have been in a very dry spiritual place in recent months and have even begun to doubt my salvation. I’ve been dealing with loneliness, depression…and quite honestly, I’m sick of Satan’s lies. I want peace, not anxiety. I would really appreciate some prayer
Hi Jamie,
My name is Pam and I am living in Holland (the country). I will add you to my prayer list and ask God to fill you with a peace that passes all understanding. He wants to give you a sufficiency of all you need. He can replace your loneliness with fellowship, depression with hope and fill your heart with love overflowing for Him. Begin by spending time with Him daily in his word. Get the Youversion app on our phone and begin a daily devotion or bible reading plan. It’s so easy and it’s FREE. Know you are loved!
I adore this post and this idea and everything about it. My name is Becca Stanley, I’m 28 years old (so just barely still in my 20s right?) My husband and I have 2 beautiful kids of our own (a 4 year old girl and almost 2 year old boy). We live in the inner-city of Atlanta and run a mentoring program in conjunction with the local school. We also coach sports leagues, have family game nights for neighborhood kids, pancake breakfasts before church, bonfires and cookouts, and weekly Bible studies. We LOVE being such a big part of the neighborhood and adore our lives and all our “kiddos,” but feel like some of the stress/constant crisis of it all. I just wrote a post about our marriage here: http://thestanleyclan.blogspot.com/2013/04/done-for-days-when-marriage-feels.html I think that post sums up a lot of what we need prayer for. But also for our own children and how to parent them well and intentionally in what could often be full of “negative influences” . . . For wisdom and love and guidance and endurance in our ministry and with all our neighborhood kiddos who I love as dearly as my own.
Hi, I am Beverly from Vicksburg, MS. I am in a pregnancy care ministry and my husband is a pastor. I identify with some of your struggles. I look forward to praying for you.
The part of me that hesitates to comment on blogs is being silenced by the part of me that says I would be crazy not to get on my knees and accept your prayers…
I’m 27, single and live in Houston. I write the “homework” for a women’s Bible study and am also pursuing a masters degree in biblical studies. I love to write, and I love to lead women into His Word. I am getting ready to begin writing for next fall, and I would love your prayers. My desire is that women would be led into a deeper love for the Lord and never just receive more “knowledge.”
It is hard sometimes to separate my writing from my own relationship with the Lord. The past few months have been some of the driest for me personally. But just a few weeks ago, the Lord graciously renewed my hunger for Him, my desire to meet with Him in His Word and in His presence, and I am so grateful. Please pray that I don’t forsake my first Love again. I want to remain desperate for the Lord – for Him to show up, for Him to be known, for Him to be glorified. He is so faithful. I never want to get comfortable in my own ability or even in the gifts He’s given me, but want to remain desperately dependent on and seeking Him above all else. I want to be willing to do anything He asks and go anywhere He leads, but I know it’s going to have to be by the grace and power of His Spirit!
Thank you so much for your prayers. I gratefully receive them.
Cody,
Your love of writing,the Lord and the determined pursuit of his will for your life and gifts resonated with me. I have a secret dream to write myself. I would be honored to pray for you. Blessings.
I forgot to add that I am married with two children and live in Nooksack, WA near the Canadian border
Hello All!
Im Cheyenne, from the Buckeye State (Ohio), near Dayton in the little town of Covington and I’m 28 years old. I’ve had somewhat of a difficult life. My mother passed from lung cancer when I was 21, leaving me to finish raising my 17 year old sister because my father chose not to move back from Texas. But even so, I try to chug along with a positive attitude and love smiling and being friendly.
I believe in God but am very reserved about religion because I feel it is a personal choice and other should not try to force it on you.
I’m very anxious to find the man God has planned to spend the rest of the my life with. I’m also very anxious to become a mother, because even though my time with my mom was short lived, she was one of the greatest people in this world and always had a positive attitude and I want to instill all the positive things, including believing that God gives us miracles, into my children:)
Thank you in advance for the one that choses to pray for me:) Because I know the power of prayer is amazing:)
Hi Cheyenne. I’m Melanie. I’m 45 and I can relate to quite a few of the things you wrote. It will be my privilege to pray for you. Continue to trust Him in and for every area of your life and He will make your life a journey and a joy you never expected it could be. Blessings!
I am a 27 year old working wife and mother of 3– 2 boys (6 and 3) and 1 precious little baby girl (4 months). We are living in north-central Louisiana and I am very proud to say that with God’s grace and mercy, my husband and I have defied many odds by staying married (long-distantly I might add as he is an oil and gas landman) and fighting for our family. See, I got a little “ahead of the game” while I was in college, but I would never ever trade the path my life has taken. Over the last couple of years, however, I have been attacked to the core by the enemy himself, and still fight him on a daily basis to remain pure-hearted, to not let myself grow “cold” and to truly love and have patience for the current stage my children are in, my marriage is in, and the career I have chosen.
I am extremely thankful for any and all prayer as my husband and I try to raise our family to reflect God’s unending love for all of us. Days can be hard, nights can be long, and sometimes I just don’t make it out the door without coffee on my pants, spit-up on my blouse, and cheerios crushed on the seat of pants. But God is good and I will continue to fight this world and its resistance to family….even if I am only 27!
(Sorry! I accidently posted this on the wrong blog-post)
Hannah Lee.. I would be honored to pray for you!! I, too, know that maintaining love, like Beth said, is a hard fought battle. Also, my daughter’s name is Hannah, and I would love to be able to pray for another Hannah. The days are long, but the years are short.. my baby is going into high school this fall, and I don’t even know what happened. 😉
Please don’t hesitate to email me, if you need a specific prayer request lifted up [email protected]
On my knees for you, Hannah Lee. 🙂
My name is Laura and I am 24 years old and living in Houston, TX. The Lord has just really been teaching me a lot the past couple of months and it has been AWESOME!! I have applied to attend seminary here in the Fall and just really excited about learning more about His Word! My husband is finishing up law school this next year and I will be starting school again and also working a full time job so just prayer for the busy season and the changes that the Lord will bring. This blog was just so encouraging to read and I am definitely looking forward to all the Lord has in store for me and honestly just want to be used for His glory in whatever way that might be. I do have a strong tug on my heart for ministry so I just need prayer to remember that as long as I seek Him he will provide the way that is right for me. Thank you so much for your prayers!
Hello Laura,
I write to you to let you know I am walking this journey with you, that you are not alone and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I will be turning 24 this July and this September will be attending my first year in seminary in Halifax NS, Canada. Being called by God to love and serve the world, to share openly our faith with our brothers and sisters and to use our gifts in the best way possible is such an amazing feeling, yet one that can be so scary and full of unknowns. I will be praying that God continues to pull and call you to serve and however that may look and be, it be best for you.
My heart will be holding you deeply. If you would like to connect further please feel free to check out my blog or email me.
Prayers and thoughts for you
Hillary
Laura, it is a pleasure to pray for you for the next 14 days! We’re headed to the beach today with 6 gran-buddies so I’ll be praying often! I’ll just toss you in the mix.
God loves you!
Katherine, in the heart of Baltimore.
I’m 26 and a foster mom to two difficult little girls (5 and 9). Everything prayer wise is some how related to them. All you moms out there know the exhaustion that comes with motherhood. Working full time and trying to help these two girls navigate life and be there for my husband…you get the point.
Hey Katherine,
I’m Julia, living in WA state off the coast of Seattle. I’m a 50 + yr old single Mama to two teenage girls (14 & 17). I’m with you on the “everything prayer wise related to them.” I consider it a privilege to add you, your husband, and your precious, challenging girls to those Everything Prayers! May He be your everything! xo
Thanks so much! This exercise brings me tears.
Hi Katherine,
My name is Lisa. I live in the beautiful state of Alaska where the spirit of animals and men roam free. I am also a foster mom of girls. In the last four years my husband and I have had six girls come through our home. I would love to pray for you and your family.It would be an honor to cover you and your family in prayer.
Thank you for covering me. It’s encouraging to know that you’ve been at it for four years. I hope that I still will be four years from now.
Hello, I am Sarah and I am 25 years old. I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where I am the assistant to my pastor. It’s a joy to work for such a godly leader. I am single and have never dated anyone, and I’ve recently been fighting a little bitterness towards my plethora of friends who have found the loves of their lives and are getting married and having children. I’m ready for that experience in my own life. I am very overweight, and I recently joined a gym with a friend and have made a commitment to get healthy and lose weight. But I’m really struggling with learning how to eat right. I’m also struggling with being wise with my money. I could use prayer – for me and my health, for patience and endurance, for money management skills, and for my future husband. Thank you!
Thank you, Beth, for this incredible post. It’s just what I needed for this day.
Hi Sarah
I will pray for you. As the mom of a 24 young woman
I do understand where you are in life right now.
Keep your eyes on Jesus. I will pray that Ge will give you the
strength to achieve your goals. He adores you!!
Vicki
Hi Haley from Statesville, NC. I’m Angel and I live in Northern California. Like you I want to be a strong Godly wife and work at it each day. I understand how difficult the warfare can be. I am happy to pray for you and your marriage each day asking for you to be strengthen and protection from evil on your marriage.
This is awesome, It’s the first time I have read Beth’s blog and I needed it at this point in my life! I am a 25 year old single mom who is going through a 2 year long divorce. My Husband was(is) emotionally abusive and I am trying to pick up the pieces of my heart and life and move in the direction God is calling me. I just joined NewSpring church Monday night and I am expecting God to do great things. When you pray for me, pray that I am unwavering in my knowledge that Christ loves me and that I learn how to grow my relationship with Him again. Thank you SO much!
Dear sweet Jessica,
Sometimes we need to leave behind those things that harm us and pull us away from God. Divorce is an awful experience, but I love how you are confidently moving toward God. My name is Karen and I am from Utah. I will pray for you each and everyday. I will pray for your knowledge of God and Christ to constantly grow, to hear His voice and follow His will. He loves you so much. He holds you in His hands.
I find great inspiration in Christin music. So let me share a song by Newsboys, Your Love Never Fails.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgQ6vWEhH5E
Karen, thank you so much for praying for me. I am humbled that you ladies take time to pray for us 20 somethings that are asking for it. I know that God hears your prayers for me and that is SO encouraging to remember!
truly blessed and thankful,
Jessica
Hey Jessica,
Still praying sweet sister!
Walk in His love!
Karen
Praying for you, dear Jessica!!!
Thank you so much Deanna, your prayers are SUCH a blessing to me!
Jessica
Dear Jessica! I am honored to pray with and for you! The Lord knows every detail of what you are walking through because HE is walking through it with you. You have done so wisely to join a body of believers. Talk with your pastor and find the older sisters who walk with Jesus and know the Word. Let them walk through this time with you. Let the church leadership know if you need any counsel or assistance. My husband is an elder and so often ladies are hesitant to say they need. There will be someone the Lord will call to come along side dear! My email is sylviaat6alongsdotcom.*just do it with the symbols and it will work* IF you need more specific prayer write. The Lord loves you with an everlasting love! Sylvia
Sylvia,
Thank you for your prayers and your wise counsel. I am working on getting into a life group and surrounding myself with women who can mentor to me in my walk. It is such an encouragement to know that you ladies are taking time out of your day and prayer life to pray specifically for me.
You are truly a blessing, and I am so grateful!
Jessica
Hi, name is Brittany. I am 26 years old, am married and have a 1 year old and a baby on the way. I am a stay at home mom too. God moved us to northern WI for a job where my husband works at a Job Corp Center with disadvantaged youth/young adults. Where we live is much less populated than where we are from, thankfully we are not too far away. Making friends and have close, deep relationships has been a challenge since my husband works nights and weekends. It has been very isolating and lonely at times for me. I have definitely been out of my comfort zone. I know God is working in this, and I have seen him revealing sin to me and has been changing my heart. With the Federal budget, we are not sure if there will be any effects on Clint’s job. He may loose hours, days, or? The house we are renting is going up for sale in June as well. We have been married almost 2 years and have moved more than what I would like. I am ready to settle in one place for a bit. There are quite a few things that I could ask for prayer about…I feel that we desperately need fellowship. Spiritually it has been a battle (as it will be as a Christian), but what I see a need for most is fellowship with believers. There are moments of great victory and spiritual encouragement…and then there are really difficult/dark moments. I’m not content with where my relationship with God is at and I feel like I fight and then get knocked to the ground…and getting up at times is really tough, especially when not getting together regularly with or talking about spiritual matters with friends.I am trying to be strong with staying here, but it really is miserable at times. I am hoping our stay is short term…but I don’t know what God is going to do. And at times I feel like God brings encouragement and I could make it if A, B, and C happened. I know I am writing a lot, yet I felt necessary to understand the bigger picture. Please pray for me, life is hard!
Hi Brittany,
As I’ve been so fortunate to be able to travel much over the last couple of weeks, I have not been on the blog and just now catching up. I am so happy to have this opportunity to pray for you over the next couple of weeks, as I can so relate to much of what I hear you describing.
My husband and I moved to a small town outside of Seattle in 1991 and after a long period of infertility, I had three babies in 38 months from 1994-97. We purchased a home on a acre of land out in the boonies, and on top of being alone much of the time, (I didn’t even have a neighborhood where I could go for walks, to the park, etc.), I was drawn into a pit of some pretty serious sin for way too long. In addition, my husband is not a believer and although absolutely adores my three daughters and me, has a history of tumultuous episodes and it was a very difficult, lonely and terrifying time for me. With a heart overflowing with joy and gratefulness, the Lord has indeed brought me much victory and since 2005, have been living in an amazing place of His awareness in my life ever since.
I will indeed be praying you find some much needed Christian fellowship. I’ll also be praying you keep your mind and heart guarded from anything secular. That you would not have too much quiet time. Can do bad things when you are home full-time with little children. That if you have the least bit of temptation that might lead you into any sin, especially of the stronghold kind, that the Lord would slam that door shut and provide the right person for you to be able to share, confess and ask for prayers of strength. Will pray you find the ‘right’ resources for you to listen to – worship CDs, Christian radio, Beth Moore videos (!) or what best feeds your spirit. Isolation is one of the enemy’s greatest weapons, so will pray you connect with another ‘mom’ that is already connected and can help draw you into a healthy fold of other believers.
Let the Lord be present as often as you are awake. Seek His face. Be honest with whatever your struggles – no matter how mundane it may feel. He wants you to tell Him, espcially when so alone. Trust Him. Trust Him. TRUST HIM!! He is listening and seeing. He knows and has you covered. Pray out loud. Claim His victory out loud over those moments that are the most challenging. Remember, Satan cannot read your thoughts, but he hears your words and is powerless over you when you claim God’s power out loud.
Can’t wait to see what He is going to do. How He is going to show up. How is going to provide. God bless you. He has you in His hand, hears every single prayer and has a plan that is perfect for you and your young family.
Blessed to be praying for you,
Kim
Huge virtual hugs.
Brittany,
I am 33 years old and living in Northern New Hampshire with my husband and two year old son. So much of what you wrote resonated with me as we have moved around quite frequently in my five years of marriage and I too have felt the loneliness that comes from being a stay-at-home mom in a new place. I would be honored to pray for you for the next two weeks. May you feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and the comfort He so lavishly provides. May you see His face clearly and feel His gentle leading as He carries you close to his heart.(Isaiah 40:11)
– Lesley
Brittany, I’m taking you to the Throne this morning!!! I fully understand lonely. I, too, have made 3 big moves in 4 years. My hubby works 80 hrs. per week so trust me when I say I understand. I’m lifting you up!!! Take this time to embrace Jesus!!! He is a friend that NEVER leaves us!! Praying He fills your heart fully today!!
Hi, I’m Kelsea and I’m 24. I’m single and working in a job that demands much of my time and most of my brain. I’m so thankful for the opportunity, but I often wonder “what am I doing with my life that’s for His kingdom? Am I using moments for His glory?” I have many interests and sometimes feel fragmented in my pursuit of them. Those age old worries that plague us during this decade…so many “large” life moments seem to need to happen in such a small span of time. Pray that I can stay focused on Him and only Him, that I learn to live with grace and truth and joy, to keep searching after Him and seeking His face.
Praying for you!!!!
Hi, my name Lauren and I’m 28 years old from Orlando, Florida. I will say without a shadow of a doubt that the 20s are rough. I feel like you’re still trying to figure out who you are and God’s plan for your life. I’m finishing up school and will be moving and have some big life changes coming up. Prayers please, ha! I’m still diligently praying for God to bring that husband and person into my life when it seems every around me is getting married or having kids, but all the while knowing his plan is perfect!
Beth, thank you!
My name is Abigale and I’m 25 years old. Just over the last couple of years, the Lord has given me a passion for prayer and called me into a place of intercession. My hope is that He continues to strengthen and equip me to be an effective prayer warrior for those whom he entrusts me with. It’s a difficult thing to carry another’s burden without letting the weight of it crush you. I want to serve my Lord effectively and gracefully.
Thank you for your prayers!
Hi!! I’m Katie and I’m from the UK. I’m 21 and I’m a student rapidly approaching the end of my second year of a three year degree in marine biology and oceanography. At University I am involved in the leadership of our Christian Union, whose aim is to reach out to all those who don’t yet know Jesus. I’m currently struggling my way through the last month and a half of the semester, which involves lots of deadlines and exams. In the midst of all of this, I’m dealing with depression, stress, anxiety and tiredness. I’m finding life hard and whilst I know that God loves me and that He is bigger than all of this, I’m finding it hard to accept this and break down the walls I’ve built up around myself and let God back in. I’d appreciate prayer for all of the above, but primarily that I can begin to feel God’s unending love again.
Hello Katie from the UK! My favorite place on earth! I’m four times your age, gee, my youngest is older than you! I have worked with students of all ages most of my life and I would be honored to pray for you: For the Lord to give you rest and reassurance, to be your every supply to your every need. End of terms are stressful with deadlines and requirements that must be met. I will be praying that you will not neglect your physical needs as well as your spiritual needs; that you will be able to give yourself grace not to burn the candle at both ends and that He will meet you where you are in those still small places that are waiting to become broad open spaces that share His Love with others. He loves you with a boundless love that knows no end. Never doubt that for one second! Regardless of what you feel about His Love, rest firmly on what you know: He loves you, precious one with purpose that He has firmly placed in You. He is there, waiting-for you-with open arms.
Katie, My name is Diane and I live California. I will be praying for you as you finish up this semester. I struggled through many similar things in college and know the longing to feel God’s love. He loves you so! I believe He will answer our prayers!
Jenna, Graduating College Senior…about to begin something completely new!
Hi there! My name is Jenna, from upstate South Carolina, and I am a senior at a university in Birmingham, Alabama. In a few weeks I am moving to Nashville, TN, to intern and hopefully find a job. I know about 10 people in Nashville, none of those 10 being my summer roommates. I am so so appreciative to have someone praying for me. If I can ask, please pray for the 3 weeks remaining of school. Please pray for the transition and the difference it is going to make on the close relationships I have here at school. I really really believe that the Lord has big plans for me, as he has for us all, but at times I lack the courage and faith to pursue them. Please ask God that the Holy Spirit would be revived in me, and I will allow him to work though me.
Thank you for lifting prayers up for me. Thank you Beth and Living Proof team!
Hi Jenna!
Hi Jenna!
I live in Greenville, SC and it would be an honor to pray for you. I think it’s awesome you already have a plan to go to Nashville. Just remember, you are not alone. The Lord is with you every moment, and He is guiding your steps. Trust Him, grow in your relationship with Him, and He will take care of you. Change is hard, but it can also be a great time of growth. Praying God will stir in you a passion for Him, and His love will flow through you to those you meet and interact with in Nashville. God bless!
Thank You Shirleen! It is wonderful to meet another Upstate SC Friend! I truly appreciate your prayers! Praying the Lord blesses you in return!
I’m 27 and married for almost 6 years now. 🙂 I’ve been working to put my husband through school for almost that entire time, and he’s almost finished. Yay! Right now God has our hearts in a major transition time. We are having to make life decisions on where to live, our church home, career paths, ministry paths, and children. We are excited for all of the change that we know we are on the verge of, but are a bit weary and tired of finishing out this season and all of the unknowns. Thanks for any prayers on our behalf.
My Name is Lauren, I’m 24. I’m from Nashville, TN.
A few weeks ago I heard God louder than I’ve ever heard before.
I’ve always struggled with “what I want to be when I grow up”
I’ve put God in a box and said “ok, here’s a handful of jobs, which one do You want me to pursue”
He has never answered that question because what He desired for me was not on that list.
He has called me to the mission field.
I’m terrified. I never would have thought in a million years that this is God’s plan for me. Yet, He surely is calling me out.
Please pray for the fear to disapear, for He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of sound mind.
Pray that He will show me the next step.
That my doubts will be silenced.
Dearest Lauren, I am so excited to get to pray for you! I am the Mission’s Coordinator at my church in Cornelia, GA and I absolutely love missions!! I know how you feel, all new things are scary, but I am SO EXCITED that God has opened this door to you! I believe you will experience God in a way you simply cannot any other way and you will grow in your walk with Him in leaps and bounds!Thank you for giving me the opportunity to pray for you!
My heart is just bursting at the thought of all the prayer that is happening right now as a result of this post. Thank you, Beth!!
My name is Whitney and I live in Central Arkansas, where I serve full time at our church as the high school women’s pastor. Working with young women is something I’ve always dreamed of doing- I have such a desire to see them grow in their knowledge of who God has created them to be and how to live that knowledge out in a culture that is fighting for every ounce of innocence that they may have left! I feel so blessed to be a small voice that gets to share truth with these women… I ask for prayer as I seek to invest in the upcoming generation of young women at our church with a pure heart. Also, that I may be surrounded by a community that is seeking the same things in life- on fire for Jesus and still able to have fun, living up our mid twenties. It’s easy to be constantly surrounded by people in ministry, but to feel so alone in the midst of it on some days.
So so gracious for this beautiful gift of prayer. :]
Hi, my name is Keely and I am 27 years old, live in Dallas, and have been married to my husband for 5 years now. I am a social worker but recently decided to go back to school. I am applying this summer for dental school. I have a lot of guilt about leaving the social work profession because I think it defined me in a way for the last several years. I am afraid by leaving social work I am setting myself up to lose my zeal for social justice and compassion for others. Please pray for me that 1) I would get into a dental school and 2) God would guard my heart so that my love for the poor and disinfranchised would not be diminished. I thank you for your prayers. 🙂
Sarah, 25, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I’m the assistant to my awesome pastor, and it couldn’t be more of a joy to go to work every day. But I’m struggling with a few things lately. I’ve recently made a commitment to get healthy and lose weight, and I’ve been getting regular exercise, but the healthy eating part is still very hard for me to figure out. I’ve also been struggling with my singleness lately, and I’m praying for God to prepare me for marriage and give me patience to wait on His timing. I’ve also been praying for my future husband to remain pure and seek God’s face. Finally, I’ve been struggling to manage my finances. I feel like I can’t get myself together. Thank you for your prayers!
Thank you, Beth, for this post. It’s just what I needed today.
Hi Sweet Sarah! Know that you have a mom from MN praying like crazy for you. I’m so proud of you Lady for your courage to share those things that you are struggling with and for taking steps now to embark on a healthier well balanced lifestyle. I have such a passion to see you beautiful young ladies feeling good from the inside out and would love to help provide you with tips, tricks and goals to get you started if you’d like. Know that I will be interceding diligently for you and for that future young man who will capture your heart. 🙂
Great big cyber hug for you!
Hi! I’m Lindsey from Alabama. I’m 26 years old. I work for a church, and have realized that I’m not sure if I love it. I love serving Jesus, but do not like the politics and business side of the church. I want to just love Jesus and love people.
So that means that I am considering a career change. I know that I will never not serve God, but I don’t have to work at a church to do that. I need prayers that the Lord will speak to me, and that I will have the ears and the eyes to see it. I also want to find out what I am most passionate about, and pursue that.
Also, last year, I fell in love for the first time. I always wanted the first person I fell in love with to be the only person I fell in love with, but it is not looking to hopeful for that. I need prayer that God would change my heart, and that I wouldn’t let this affect me for the rest of my life.
Thank you!
Hey Lindsey. I’m not over 20, in fact, I commented right below you… I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for your also! I read your comment and it really stuck out to me. I have been in the same boat as you (the politics of the church, career change, falling in love and losing hope…). Girl, I know it’s tough but, stick it out.
Even though I am not older than 20 and this is kind of against the point of this post I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you! Transitions are hard but, that is when Jesus steps in the most to hold us and tell us it is going to be okay!
You are in my prayers,
Jacki
I am very excited by this post!!!
My name is Jacki. I am 23 years old and I have been married for 1 1/2 years. God has really been bring my husband and I through the fire in this first year of our marriage. My Husband lost his job only four months after we were married. The responsibility to support our new family fell on me. (which has been so great for both of us to learn to depend on each other for different reasons than what we were expecting). Through out the year that followed we had a lot of questions for God. It was such a hard and trying time but, thank GOD we are on the ‘upswing’ now. My Husband is starting school and I am still working full time but, now for a ministry.
Our relationship with God has become much stronger – but, is no where close to where we want it to be. He has brought us through so much and now we are really feeling like ministry is in our future. We have a LOT of opposition for this dream but, really feel like God is wanting us to move to Japan once the Husband is finished with school!
I would LOVE to have someone to pray for/with me about what God is doing in our lives and how we should respond!
I completely forgot to say that we are currently living in Cleveland, TN.
My name is Claire I am from Malvern, PA (Philadelphia) I am a couple weeks shy of my 28th birthday. I have loved the Lord since I was a little girl but in the past 6 months there has been a fire growing inside of me with such a strong desire to serve the Lord. I am hearing/feeling a call and feel as though the Lord has me on the verge of something but he has not yet revealed to me what it is. This can be very frustrating, but I wait patiently in the Lord.
I want to share my testimony and be used by God to help others so that they can see his light in their times of darkness. I come from a very broken home and have experienced heartbreak since I was a little girl but I am SO blessed and thankful for this heartache because it was the most effective way for Jesus to get me to pay attention and wake up and not be swallowed by our broken world!
I work in corporate America, and am not passionate about my job although I am trying to practice what it says in Colossians 3:23-Whatever you do work at it with all your heart.
If I could climb on the rooftops and scream that Jesus is the one and only savior, I would!
Please pray that if it be God’s will, that he will flip my world upside down and take me on an adventure! I am single and am praying for a husband as well, I desire a Godly man who can lead me spiritually and who GETS it, as so many do not!
Thank you for your prayers, God is so good and even though he has me in a season of waiting…I am still being blessed and taught so much by him everyday.
Hi Claire!! My name is Shannon and I am married to the man of my dreams (18 years)and we have 4 children ages 5 up to 14. I stay at home with my kids (what a huge blessing) and also my husband and I are very involved in premarital counseling with couples ready to tie the knot as well as we are also involved in an innercity ministry in Alabama. I would love to pray for you! An adventure with the Lord sounds wonderful! I know He has one for you ahead. I am praying for you and am excited to see how He moves in and through you. There is definitely something more He has…with the hunger you have in your heart, He will use you so mightily. Praying for that awesome mighty man of God for you…the spiritual leader that will join you in your passion and hunger to serve and love God…much love and many blessings!
Hi Shannon!
Thank you for the prayers, funny you mention Alabama. I have family in Tuscaloosa! My mother was born and raised there & we are huge Alabama fans, Roll Tide!
Thank you again for your prayers and encouraging words!
Hi Claire!
I will pray for you, sweet one! Colossians 3:23-24 was one of my very first Siesta verses this year and I will pray it over you, as well as many of my favorite “waiting phase” verses. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in HIM!
Hi Jen!
I have that bible verse (Col 3:23-24) as my background on my computer at work, it is very helpful to look at everyday! Thank you for your prayers, it means so much to me! God bless you!
Hi! My name is Kasey Lynn Tuggle. I am a 19 year old junior at Auburn University majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, specializing in middle school and adolescents. The Lord has given me a passion for working with youth girls. Last summer, I interned with the youth from CrossPoint Baptist Church in Trussville, Alabama. And, I will be intering there this summer also. I have been so thankful for the experiences I have already had. I cannot imagine what the Lord has planned for the future! I would absolutely love for prayer about exactly what Beth said in the blog!! I loved how she explained it. This is such an amazing idea!!
Kasey, I live in Trussville,AL. I know your mother and I would be delighted to pray over you. Thank you for serving the Lord in such a crucial area.
Hi, I’m Katy and I’m 26. God is calling me out of my comfort zone this year – to go back to school and finish my degree starting this fall. I would appreciate prayer for trusting God, not being afraid, and mostly finding the personal support I need. Things with my family have been difficult and I am being stretched to rely on my spiritual family more and more, which is difficult but wonderful. Please pray that I would continually seek God above all else. Thank you so much!
Hi. I am Ashley from Southeast Georgia. I just turned 27 and have a beautiful 13 month old daughter and an amazing husband.
I have been having shortness of breath for a couple of months. I went to the doctor this morning and he believes that I may have Mitral Valve Relapse. I had lab work done this morning and have to have an echocardiogram done tomorrow as well as wear a holter monitor. I need prayers that I check out healthy. My husband and I were planning to start trying for another baby next month so I want to make sure I am well before that!
Aloa Ashley, I will be your “praying grandma” from sunny Florida.I want to thank God for my being able to pray for you. I know how hard it is to have any kind of medical problem when all you want to do is serve the Lord by caring for your beautiful daughter and hubby. Always remember Jesus Loves You and so do I.
Mark 10:27 is one of my special Bible verses: Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; ALL things are possible with God.”
Thank you mrs beth and all of you prayer warriors. My name is paetyn, 21 years old. I have lived in Russellville, AR my entire life and I go to college here (Arkansas Tech). I am a junior, trying to get into pharmacy school. I didn’t get in the first round so I have to stay at Tech, complete my degree, and Hopefully get in next year. I’m extremely stressed that all of my hard work won’t pay off. Thanks for the prayers 🙂
Dear Paetyn,
I would consider it an immense blessing to pray for you! Know that I will be lifting you up daily! Hang in there, sweet siesta… God sees your hard work and knows your stress and fears. I will be praying for clarity and peace for you!
Your praying (almost)40 siesta~
Michele
Rachel from Athens, GA
I’m a 26-year-old single gal working as a nurse in a local hospital.
Love my job and have a wonderful group of friends and co-workers.
Please pray that I’ll be a light to those around me. So much darkness and lost-ness. People just need Jesus!
I so very much have a heart for Women’s Ministry and am hosting my 2nd-annual Summer Bible study in my home. Please pray that I’ll be tender towards the Lord while leading these women. Pray for the women attending–some are in need of a Word! Pray that Jesus will speak through me.
Thank you so much!
My name is Ally and I’m a 23 year old senior in college from Oklahoma. I have the wonderful opportunity to be able to work at my church in the children’s ministry, I love every bit of it. I want Jesus to be the center of everything I do. I’m feeling so unmotivated in school and with finals week approaching its a stressful time. I’m honestly tired of school and I don’t know what I even want to do post graduation. As Beth said above, pray for a fire stirred in my bones for his word and his mission. That’s all I want.
Hello there!
My name is Jasmine, I am 21 and from Minneapolis. Currently, I am a full-time nanny and full-time student for Elementary Education.
As I read this today, I was brought to tears. Over and over again, I am reminded that I can only find my identity and worth in Christ. I struggle so much with guarding my heart because of the scars from my past when men have hurt me- it has made me feel unworthy of someone who can truly love me. Although this is something I feel I have learned to take to the Lord and lay at His feet, it is still a daily decision I must make. Overall, I would love prayer for strength to continue pursuing my great Redeemer; to trust and abide in Him. I dream of finding the man that He has for me someday (what girl doesn’t! :]), yet I know that I need to work on myself NOW to be the best woman I can be for my future husband… including guarding my heart.
I want to thank those of you in advance who are interceding on my behalf. I cannot express what a blessing these words have been to me and am so blessed to have found this group of women who are lifting each other up.
God Bless,
Jasmine Mederich
Hello, my name is Kimberly and I am from Houston, Texas. I am a few months away from 20 (I hope that means I can still participate).
I would like prayer first for my future marriage and children. I know this is still probably a few years into the future, but I have a mass in my brain that does not allow my hormones to work properly and therefor I have not had a period for over 2 years. The doctors already say it will be difficult for me to get pregnant, which is something that makes me sad because ever since I was little I have always known I wanted to be a mom.I also have multiple autoimmune issues that although arn’t very serious in nature can take a toll on my energy and strength. I would like prayer to feel peace and find strength when I am struggling with my medical condition,and the faith to trust in God’s plan for my life.
I would also like prayer to meet a good Christian man to be my husband, and for God to bring me some good positive friendships as well. Ever since I have entered college I have reaaly struggled with deveoping close positive friendships with other Christians, and I really feel like having this sort of encouragment would help me grow closer to Christ.
Finally, my sister and father are not believers and I would desperatly like for God to help me be a good example for them, and for them to see Him in me. It really, really would like to help lead them to Christ. This is soooo important to me, I have been trying to pray for them and encourage them for the last few years, but they remain unsaved. My dad had been actively involved in the church when he was young, but he left about 30 years ago. I don’t know exactly what happened but I would love prayer to soften his heart. They attend church with my mother and I most weekends, and have the opportunity after every sermon to pray to accept Christ, and every Sunday I pray that they will.
My name is Ashley and I am 25. Please pray that I will be strengthened in my walk with God and will be set free from fear and anxiety. I love Jesus so much and just want to be close to the Lord and experience everything He has for me. I am currently seeking Him in these areas as well and believing that God is going to do great things! Thanks! 🙂
Sara, Middleburg Fl.
I’m 26 and I am married with a 4 year old boy. My husband is stepping into the Ministry. We need prayer for God’s annointing on his life and mine. I am also praying the Lord’s will for our future as a family. Have another child, adopt, or focus on Malachi (who is leagally blind). I DO NOT want to make the wrong decision. I would love to be able to afford to stay home IF this were to happen. PRAYERS NEEDED I so love this blog and I assure you, whoever intercedes for me I will do the same for you.
Hi Sara, I would be happy to pray for you and your family as your husband steps into the Ministry. I am a grandmother of grandsons about your age and our family has been through the same steps you’re facing now – so I can pray with understanding. When praying for guidance and the Lord’s will it is always difficult to KNOW when you’ve received the right answer, but He is faithful and in control. Just trust Him and he will guide your paths. James 1:5-8. You will be blessed!
10-16-13
I just seen I had someone praying for me! Thank you Ms. Carol Taylor. Prayers for you and LPM as well!
Hi! My name is Jenna, and I am from the small, southern town Statesboro, GA. I recently entered the LAST year of my twenties. (Just made the cut!) 🙂
I work with college students at the University here in a job I absolutely love. I am a single lady, with a heart to be married – but with the knowledge that everything happens at the right time. I love the Lord so much, and I am so thankful for this life he has given me. I want to use it for good and live it in a way that exemplifies Him!
Bethany, from Boerne, TX
I am finally starting to get over some serious morning sickness that has kept me out of commission for the past months. I’m afraid i am really bad at being sick, and slipped into a sort of depression that I can’t shake. I haven’t been reading my Bible, or praying, or even wanting to start again. I could really use some encouragement to get out of this bad spot I’ve gotten stuck in.. .I think my husband and little boy have been neglected as well.
Hello Bethany!
My name is Marianna and I reside in NJ. I will lift you up in prayer for encouragement, joy, peace & His fire & Presence upon you!
God bless you.
My name is Beth and I’m from Minneapolis, MN and I’m 24. I am currently in my first semester of graduate school. I can see how the Lord has called me to be where I am right now but it’s a struggle to keep my heart and mind on Christ in my studies. The program I’m in isn’t Christ-centered but for many reasons it really is where I need to be for what I see the Lord calling me into career wise. I’d like prayer for discernment in my studies and job plans for the summer and beyond to start firming up. Trusting God’s timing is tough at times.
Thank you so much!
Hi Beth,
My name is Leah and I live in Houston, TX and I am 57. I will be praying for you — especially for discernment in your studies and guidance regarding jobs this summer and beyond. Will also pray that you will have great confidence in God and his timing, faithfulness, and more love for Jesus! (We can always love Jesus more, right? I think I heard Beth say something to that effect.)
Hi! My name is Destinee and I am 25 years old from Birmingham, Alabama. I like to say I wear many hats. I work a full-time job, I finish grad school in August, We are expecting our first child in November and I am married to a handsome Pastor. We are praying for the Lord to guide us in this next phase of life as we embark on being new parents.
My name is Lindsey and I am 24 years old. I live in Durham, NC and I am a nurse. I am currently in a waiting period in my life. Psalm 62, has become my theme scripture for the year 2012 and now, 2013. Please pray that I will rest in the Lord until He moves on my behalf (Isaiah 64:4). And…when this period of waiting ends that I will have wisdom and clear direction for what lies ahead.
Thank you so much!
P. S. I just finished the Daniel study this morning. It is so encouraging to log onto lpm and see other ” 20 something” Daniels fighting for integrity in this Babylon. Thank you for this opportunity, Ms. Moore!
hi!
my name is Emily I am from illinois and I am a medical laboratory scientist. i work in a hospital and run blood and body fluid test.
I grew up with a lot of religion! my parents made sure we went to church ever Sunday. I always felt God calling me to do something more. That something i thought was ministry but i didnt know how to get involved with that. when i went to college i fell away from my beliefs during my junior and senior years. I had an awesome roommate who continued to ask me to go to church with her. I have been at that church for more than 2 years now. I can finally say that i have a true relationship with Jesus Christ and not something based in religion alone. I also for the first time can say i truly LOVE my church! shortly after going to this church i was asked to be the 3 and 4 director ( plan and schedule people in the kids room ages 3-4) I loved it!! i still do but i had to recently step down. it was getting to much working 40 hrs a week plus i took on a PRN job at another hospital. i was also dating someone. we didn’t date to long but i could feel the holy spirit pulling us apart. Its really sucked to date someone you thought could be your spouse then break up. it was scary too! it made me think “if i can date the wrong person could i marry the wrong person” ?
So now i only work my one 40 hr job a week. i have never had only one thing to think about. i have always been active in several things.
I believe God is telling me he wants time with me. Its so hard now to not really know where I fit in serving wise at church. I truly believe that I am still being called to ministry even after so many years. I want to be obedient but I have no real goal anymore for the first time ever! I am praying God leads me to where I need to go and that I have the courage and strength to step out of my comfort zone and DO IT!
I believe God has placed me in this “waiting time” because he does have big plans for me. i just need to work on my relationship with him and know that he will make it happen, whatever “it ” is. i also try to remind myself that my husband will find me in Gods timing not mine 🙂 which is the only true perfect timing.
this verse helps me : commit your way to the Lord; trust in him; and he will act. pslams 37:5 ut trusting is easier said than done.
Hello, Emily! My name is Lisa (from Johnstown, PA) and I will be praying for you! The season of waiting for a husband can be a difficult time, but take heart! God will honor your trust in Him:) 7 1/2 months after I had broken up with my boyfriend of a few years, I married my husband! God is so faithful! Praying for you and your goals, sister:)
thank you for ur encouragement!
This girl is my best friend and while she already knows that i pray for her every day, i wanted to publicly let her know that i pray for her and i support her in every way possible! love you Em! Thank God for you daily! i continue to pray for you dear soul sister 😀 Love you!
Emily, I am honored to pray for you. May God graciously and abundantly bless you with His peace and joy in this exciting time of your young life. May God make you increasingly aware of his love for and presence with you at all times, in all things. May your heart be drawn away from the temptations of the world and be drawn to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
These scriptures have greatly helped me especially during times of transition and change.
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7
Love, Leigh, 44, Montgomery, Alabama
thank you for the Bible verses and prayers!
Dear Emily,
I will pray for you precious girl like you were my own. I will ask that God would speak to you in your quiet times in a way that leaves you speechless in awe of His nearness to you. It is a privilege for me to pray for you. I know that God has a very special man for you and a beautiful plan for your life. Love and Prayers, Debbie
I am from Portland, Oregon
your post means so much to me. thank you!!
Emily – funny how the first post I read was from someone that shared the same name. I love small miracles, after all they really bring us through the day. I promise to you to lift you up in prayer, that God will bring direct your steps, that your fire and passion will continue and grow so intense you know that it is God moving. I pray for doors to open. I pray that you can find your day to day to be an awesome ministry and that God’s light shines through you. I will join you in praying to love God with all of you heart, soul and strength. My dear sister, in due time it will happen, I know that God has great plans for you. Many Blessings!! Emily Randolph
thank you emily!!
Sweet Emily,
I want you to know that I will commit to praying for you in the coming days and weeks; that God will reveal Himself to you in a very real way and that His Peace would flood your heart. Many times God moves in the quietness of our hearts and when we spend time with Him in prayer and meditation there is a time in which he calls us to ‘be still’ (be quiet) so that we can hear Him answer, or speak to, us. He is faithful to answer us if we seek Him with open and pure hearts.
As you ponder what He might have for you, you may want to consider seeking out a class that will help you discern where your spiritual gifts lie. As a part of the Vine, there is a very real ministry just waiting to explode in your life as you seek to serve our awesome God. God bless you, Emily. My prayer journey with you is beginning!! :O)
hello 🙂 thank you for the encouraging words. i was wondering if you could expand a little on the classes that you are talking about ?
thank you!
🙂
Hey Emily! My name is Lindsay and I am from Kentucky. I am probably not much older than you, but I don’t exactly fall in the 20 something category anymore. I am praying for you! I have been through everything you have described above. I too was brought up in a Christian home. I too stepped away from God for a few years. I too dated the wrong guy, but praise the Lord I married the right one! Keep your heart focused on our Savior and He will give you your hearts desires. It wasn’t until my college years that I too gave my life to Christ in a way that I said “No Turning Back”! Please know that I will cover you in prayer daily.
Get Uncomfortable Girl!!!
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.” – 1 Corinthians 2:9
thank you for the encouragement to get uncomfortable!! thats exactly what i need to do!