On the way to Mexico from Northern California,about 20 years ago Someone had rented a billboard and it said nothing more than this, pray for Mariana. I prayed diligently over that name for years. I still don't know the meaning of that billboard. But the Lord put such a burden on my heart for Mariana.
I also met a woman named Laura when I was only 16 many years ago. She invited me to church and I went. But she moved away and there was no sign of the church at the house where it was held. I prayed for Laura for many years. Although I have never seen her again.
Sometimes God puts people on our hearts and we carry them throughout our entire life. And we never know the details we just pray for them. Someday we will know.
Yes, Grace, as intercessors, we often do not even know wo we are praying for and must let the Spirit pray in us. I have ad this happen to me multiple times. I know I am to pray and feel that heavy hand of the Spirit on me to do so, yet I have no information with which to pray, but I do pray in the Spirit until the burden is lifted. Many times I later find out what I was interceding for. Other times, God will put someone on my heart that I haven't had contact with for so long, (like back in high school), so I have learned to pray for whomever God places on my mind and heart.
Grace, you are such a good example of a prayerful woman. I am blessed by you!
It's such a blessing to have a place to come to where we can pray over each other's needs. Every prayer request here is of utmost importance. I thank God that we can bring everything to Him. We are to acknowledge Him in all our ways. Pastor Tim Dileno preached a great message yesterday on "acknowledging " the Lord. He pointed out that to acknowledge the Lord is more than just saying hey Lord , I see you! It's more of a marriage covenant type of acknowledgment. Where I don't make any decisions without bringing them to the Lord.Prayer. It really got me to thinking about how when I was married I didn't even plan a meal without consulting my husband or at least considering whether or not that meal would be acceptable to him. God WANTS to be involved in everything. I am reminded today to consult God (prayer) about even the smallest things.
You are so right on this Grace! Taking all of these needs to God in prayer compels us to acknowledge Him and know that all of our needs are met in Him. I am glad you mentioned "small things". My son looked at my laptop and said that my "H" key is going out and it would need a part replacement type of repair. I pray that God will just restore it so that I do not need to push it so much more that the other keys, since it gets omitted from so many words I type when I post.
Yes, I will pray for your "H" key situation! Sometimes I catch myself saying don't trouble the Master. But I thank God He already knows! It's a love thing :-)
I also met a woman named Laura when I was only 16 many years ago. She invited me to church and I went. But she moved away and there was no sign of the church at the house where it was held. I prayed for Laura for many years. Although I have never seen her again.
Sometimes God puts people on our hearts and we carry them throughout our entire life. And we never know the details we just pray for them. Someday we will know.
Thank you Jesus.
Grace, you are such a good example of a prayerful woman. I am blessed by you!
Please agree with me in prayer for this.
Thank you! You are a "gem"!
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