A Prayer for Fathers

Our Father God in Heaven, we thank you for the gift of fathers. We ask that You guide them by Your Strength, instruct them with Your Wisdom, preserve them by Your Power, and protect them with Your Almighty Hand, through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Happy Father's Day to all our fathers, sons, and grandsons!

He Has Made Me Glad!

“For You, O LORD, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of your hands.” Psalm 92: 4 (NAS)


Psalm 92 is a song for the Sabbath, a song of worship. Worship is good, pleasant, beneficial, and appropriate. In this context, the psalmist lists three ways worship is demonstrated: by giving thanks, singing praises, and declaring God’s attributes. The psalmist is motivated to worship because the LORD has made him glad. The author rejoices because of what the LORD has done. God destroys the wicked; and He causes the righteous to prosper, so that we may proclaim His righteousness.

Pray for:

· Repentance (2 Peter 3:9)

· Outpouring of His Spirit in families, churches, nation (Joel 2:28)

· Thankful hearts (Psalm 92:1; 1 Thess. 5:18)

· Worship the LORD joyfully and wholeheartedly (Psalm 92:1-3; Psalm 9:1)

· Abundance (Psalm 92: 12-14; John 10:10)

· Bold declaration of God’s goodness and righteousness (Psalm 92: 15; Psalm 78:4)


What has the LORD done recently? For what are you rejoicing? We welcome your comments!

Global Day of Prayer - 31 May 2009

"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

The Global Day of Prayer mission is to call Christians from all Nations to:

• Unite in repentance and prayer
• Work together as God's servants for the blessing and healing of the Nations.

Please join Christians from all nations, cultures, and denominations to unite in prayer on Pentecost Sunday, 31 May 2009.

For more information, and to download "A Prayer for the World", please click here.

A Thankful Heart

In America, November is a time when the national holiday of Thanksgiving is celebrated. This tradition was established by the Pilgrims who honored God with thankful hearts for the plenty of the great land. It is still important to continue this tradition; however, it is not just about turkeys and pumpkin pie. Rather, it is about having a thankful heart for the wonderful blessings of God.

"Give thanks to the LORD, and call upon His Name," (1 Chronicles 16:8). In other words, start every prayer with thanksgiving before you lift your petitions to God. God loves our appreciation for the great things He has done for us.

Colossians 2:7 says to "overflow with thanksgiving". I believe that there are great benefits of having a thankful heart:

• A thankful heart is a happy heart.
• A thankful heart is a faithful heart.
• A thankful heart is full of love and joy.
• A thankful heart is a respectful heart.
• A thankful heart is an open heart.
• A thankful heart is a worshipping heart.

So, let us teach our grandchildren, by our own example, to have a thankful heart and to "give thanks to God in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bobbye

Seeds of Harvest

"the seed is the word of God." Luke 8:11

This is the harvest time of year, and farmers are reaping a harvest as a result of the seeds they planted last spring. Scripture says that the Word is the seed (Luke 8:11), some water (1 Cor. 3:6), and God reaps the harvest. How many seeds are you planting in your grandchildren? How much "watering" are you doing? How much time are you spending in prayer for God to reap the harvest of salvation?

Beloved Grandmothers, now more than ever, is the culture of darkness creeping into the lives of our grandchildren. We must do battle...on our knees...for God to do a mighty work in their generation that will affect generations to come. It MUST be our legacy!

This month, we will do something different. Print this page and list the "seeds of harvest", which are the Word of God, that you will plant in your grandchildren. Look for opportunities to turn everyday events into seed planting and expect a glorious harvest for the Kingdom!

SEEDS that I will plant:

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Bobbye

P.S. Please click on "Comments" below and share with us the seeds that you planted in the hearts of your grandchildren.

A Biblical Model of Leadership

The life of Samuel demonstrates a Biblical model for leadership. Samuel demonstrated courage when he did not hide anything from his mentor Eli regarding the word of the LORD concerning Eli. Samuel sought God's guidance, interceded for Israel, and never ceased praying for them. Samuel maintained his integrity. He neither cheated nor oppressed anyone, nor did he accept a bribe. Samuel communicated a clear vision to the people he led emphasizing to them to whom they belonged and how they were to live. And he taught them the ways of righteousness. Let's pray that the Lord will raise up from among our grandchildren, leaders for our communities, nations, and churches, who will model Biblical principles of leadership.

Pray for our grandchildren:

• To have courage to do what is right- Deut. 31:6; 1 Cor. 16:13
• To develop a habit of prayer- 1 Thess. 5:17
• To be people of integrity - Prov. 10:9
• To have a clear vision of who they are called to be - Eph. 1:4-6
• To lead others in obedience to the Lord - Psalm 51:13
• To "set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1 Tim 4:12

The Influences of Our Time

It is back to school time and our grandchildren are all in a flurry to prepare for the coming year. Some are going to kindergarten, high school, or college, and some are starting a new career. These transitions and changes can be frightening. New friends and teachers, or a new employer will have the opportunity to influence our grandchildren in a variety of ways. Peer pressure, music, movies, and games can have a powerful influence and we must rebuke that which is not of God. Let us, as praying grandmothers, surround our grandchildren with prayer for a hedge of protection to guard their minds, bodies, and souls.

Join us in praying for all of our grandchildren, the following Scriptures:

"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the One who will keep you on track." Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Message Bible).

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21 (NIV).

"When you walk, they (commands and teaching) will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you." Proverbs 6:22 (NIV)