Hi friends,
It’s been a while since I’ve sat with you, and I’ve missed you! I’ve been planning my daughter’s wedding (yay!) and writing a four-week study on prayer that I’ll be teaching with my pastor’s wife, Marilynn Chadwick, for the next four weeks. Wish you were here in Charlotte to join us!
As I was preparing my lessons, you came to mind. I decided to share a few of the topics over here that I’ll be teaching during the study because I know you girls love you some prayer!
We’ll begin with my favorite aspect of prayer, and that is standing on, and praying, God’s Word. So over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a variety of topics (see below) that arise when we set our hearts on praying the promises of God. Scriptures we need to build our confidence. Scriptures we need when we’re desperate to hear or see God. Scriptures we need to restore our hope and trust in God.
Topics for this series:
- Standing Firm in the Wait
- God’s Sovereignty
- The Power of God’s Word
- Pain and Suffering
- God’s Provision
- Release and Surrender
- Trusting God
- Seeking Wisdom
- Hope in the Hopeless
Each week, I’ll cover a few topics, share Scriptures that have spoken to my heart as well as a few thoughts to encourage you.
Let’s start with “Standing Firm in the Wait.”
STAND FIRM
Proverbs 18:10: “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”
2 Chronicles 20:15, 17: “This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s and you will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you …. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.'”
Mark 4:39: “[Jesus] got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”
1 Corinthians 16:13: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
Words the Lord brought to mind…
Stand firm in Me. I am the One who fights your battles, my daughter.
Come to me. Sit with me. Be still. I’m with you in the wait. I’m your hope in your battle.
I am the Commander of Heaven’s Armies. I am the Lord your Banner. Call on Me. Trust in Me. I will not forsake you.
Do not fear anything, my child, for I do not give a spirit of fear. Be strong and courageous. You are safe and more than a conqueror. I am your Deliverer!
I’m thankful you’re joining us for this series. Please don’t stop by and run off quickly. It would bless me AND our community if you would take a moment to leave a comment. Maybe share a verse on one of the topics of the day that means something to you. Add to our treasury of Scriptures. Or, share a time when God carried you through a time of need by praying His Word. Your stories will equip and encourage everyone who gathers here.
At the end of our time together, I’ll choose two names from the comments left during this series to win a few fun surprises!!
Join me for Part 2, Praying the Promises – Struggling with Unbelief