Last week I shared a brief story and prayer for couples. I have been pondering what I would pray for my single counterparts. This shouldn't be difficult, you would think, considering that I am single myself. Unfortunately, I found myself hesitant to share such personal prayers with the five people who actually read this. But, I'll be transparent and share them with you, hoping that God can use them to encourage and edify the body of believers (and maybe some unbelievers, as well).
Father, as difficult as the lonely days and nights may be, I thank You for this season in my life. You are the perfect provider, the One who gives good and perfect gifts. It's hard, God, to see married friends, knowing that I'll return each night to an empty home. But You are my Comfort. I pray for my single friends, that we would find our comfort inYou, that we would cherish this season in our lives, deepening our relationship with You. If you would have marriage in our futures, shape and mold us into the husbands and wives you want us to be. If Your plan is for us to remain single, strengthen us in purity. Grow us in You and you alone, Lord, and use us to minister to others according to Your purposes. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Be encouraged, friends. Our God is for us. Even when we feel alone, even when we struggle in thought and desire, He is for us. Tzurn to Hom and Him alone. Why not take a moment to turn to Him?
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
A Prayer For Couples
I admit to being caught up in deep selfishness and self-pity. It's an ongoing thing me, one I know God can help me overcome. A conversation I had recently showed mw just how deep in this I've been.
I recently had a conversation with a friend who admited that they and their spouse were struggling, and that admitting such was difficult. No details were given (which I appreciated), and I didn't press. As I prayed for my friend, the spouse, and their marriage, I began thinking of other friends who are married (and being 34, that's quite a few!). So, here is my prayer for marriages:
Father, I thank you for the blessing of friendship, for the many people you have placed in my life. I thank you for the examples of Christian leadership, friendship, and marriage they all are to so many around them. Forgive me, Lord, for ever thinking that I have more important issues than they do. Bless each marriage, Lord. Speak to husbands and wives Your truth for their marriages. Show each one Your plan and purpose. Grant them wisdom and understanding to overcome difficulties. Strengthen them by the power of your Holy Spirit. Mold them into the husbands and wives you want them to be. In Jesus mighty name, amen.
Singles, watch for an upcoming post for you!!
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I recently had a conversation with a friend who admited that they and their spouse were struggling, and that admitting such was difficult. No details were given (which I appreciated), and I didn't press. As I prayed for my friend, the spouse, and their marriage, I began thinking of other friends who are married (and being 34, that's quite a few!). So, here is my prayer for marriages:
Father, I thank you for the blessing of friendship, for the many people you have placed in my life. I thank you for the examples of Christian leadership, friendship, and marriage they all are to so many around them. Forgive me, Lord, for ever thinking that I have more important issues than they do. Bless each marriage, Lord. Speak to husbands and wives Your truth for their marriages. Show each one Your plan and purpose. Grant them wisdom and understanding to overcome difficulties. Strengthen them by the power of your Holy Spirit. Mold them into the husbands and wives you want them to be. In Jesus mighty name, amen.
Singles, watch for an upcoming post for you!!
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