God is answering prayer again in my life...

Just a reminder to myself that God is still answering prayers in my life.  I had some major prayers about some things and he answered those specifically and right away.  It is amazing how his hand works in my life.  Again, this was nothing that I did, it was all my laying everything at his feet and him doing everything.  I didn't fix any of these things, God did it all!!

Praying for my Children

These are things that stuck out to me after reading The Power of a Praing Parent by Omartian.

*Make a prayer list for each child to pray specifically for them.

*Release my kids to God. They are not mine but His. God will take better care of them than I ever can. He will protect them and guide me to be the parent that he wants me to be.

Matthew 7:11 (New International Version)
11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

*Pray for protection for your children. God will protect and look out for them. Often times I worry and my kids and life in general. I need not worry, as I can trust in the Lord, for he keeps his promises!

Psalm 112:7 (New International Version)
He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Praying for my Husband

These are things that stood out to me from reading The Power of a Praying Wife by Omartian.

*Pray to be the wife that God wants me to be to my husband.

*Pray for my husband's job that he will be satisfied in his work, get paid well, have stability, and for his co-workers. Pray for our finances that we will use them wisely and honor God with them. Praise that my husband is a hard worker and that God has blessed us.

Practical Ways a Wife Can Show Admiration to Her Husband, Christian Marriage

*Pray that God will take away anything that hinders or is impure in our marriage.

1 Corinthians 7:4-5 (New International Version)
4The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 5Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

*Affirm my husband. Tell him the things that he is doing right. Have affection in our marriage. I pray that we will show care for each other and value each other. Help us God to show each other affection and love towards each other.

Philipians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Increase the Affection in Your Marriage,

Praying Through the Bible

The Power of Praying Through the Bible by Stormie Omartian
These are some of the things that stuck out to me when reading and praying through this book.

*Pray to be released from fear. God is with me and I can rely on Him. Praise Him for answers to prayer.

Deuteronomy 20:1 (New International Version)
When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you.

Philippians 4:13 (New International Version)
13I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Psalm 34:17 (New International Version)
17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.


*Praise God everyday for his blessings, faithfulness, goodness, love, holiness, and everything he does for us. Praise him for who he is.

Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (New International Version)
3 I will proclaim the name of the LORD.
Oh, praise the greatness of our God!

4 He is the Rock, his works are perfect,
and all his ways are just.
A faithful God who does no wrong,
upright and just is he.

*God is our refuge and we should bring all of our challenges and our biggest hurts to him. He is ready to take all of our difficulties and carry us through. He will bear the burden and keep us safe in his arms.
Deut. 33

Answers to Prayer and Confirmations...

I've been blessed this year and the end of last to have God answer my prayers repeatedly. It is amazing! It is exciting every time He answers me. He truely does care even when I don't think He does. He has given me an answer and then at least 1-2 confirmations of that answer so that I would know for sure what His will is for me. He has used the Bible, books, articles, sermons, friends, family to show me His answers. Even though I'm an indecisive doubter, he still cares enough about me to tell me over and over until I get it! I have found that when I finally give up trying to solve problems myself or wondering what to do, and just give it all to God that He lays answers right in my lap. Praise God that he cares and listens to us!!