Okay, I know it has only been a few days, but the prayer journal I started is going really well. And wouldn't you know that some of the things I prayed about really coincided with my day. Here are a couple examples:
Friday morning I prayed that I would find my children a blessing at the current stage they are in. After feeling very rejuvenated, I got up, showered, and began my day. Wouldn't you know, the kids had something else in mind. They were grumpy from the get go. I tried my best to distract Katie from the grumpys (who clearly didn't want to be picked up, set down, or any of the above) by letting her know it was breakfast time. Unfortunately, no milk left for cereal (which is Katie's favorite), so I put some cereal in a bowl of yogurt. She shoved it to the floor, and cried "NO, NO, NO!" At this point, I was getting a little frustrated. But remembering my prayer, and blogging friend Earen's thought on power of positive words, I told the kids we were going to have a great day. Unfortunately, they didn't reiterate my thoughts. Oh well. Most of the day continued to go on like this (tantrum by Kyra at the grocery store for having to sit next to her sister in the grocery cart -and I mean loud screaming, fighting each other over a toy baby stroller, I mean the list goes on). Needless to say, maybe it wasn't a great day, but I didn't yell. I really think the morning's prayer helped. And I NEEDED to say that prayer that morning.
Second example comes to yesterday. Then I prayed that God would use my husband to work to the best of his abilities and keep him safe through the day. Fortunately he was kept safe, for he was a bit tired after staying up for the Super Bowl (he works in the line of construction, which if tired could lead to trouble). But then, he called around noon to say that they needed him to work some overtime (bonus for the fam, but I knew he was tired). He came home at 9pm tired from a long day, but he had worked hard and he was safe. That was almost a 14 hour day!
Now, I know neither of these examples are life changing, but they were small examples of the power of prayer. I can't wait to see the continuing impact that occurs through keeping up with this prayer journal.
5 comments:
Wow, thanks for sharing. And you know, even small miracles are life-changing. What is just as wonderful as your prayers (and sharing them with us) is that you remembered to be thankful to God that He answered them. What a neat post!
Good for you for getting off to a good start! It's funny how when we pray for things (a good day with the girls) that it seems to be tested! You did great! ps. I like how your prayers are so specific. I think that really helps keep me focused, too.
K
Wow... what a cool prayer journal. Thanks for sharing, Sar!!
I agree with Kris... the specific prayers are really a good idea.
i love when God just opens our eyes and points some things out for us. It's amazing how sometimes we forget we NEED him to get through our day!
ck
That's great that you're doing a prayer journal. And getting up early in the morning in order to get your devotion time. Yay!!
It's wonderful that you can see God moving and answering your prayers. He's amazing, isn't He?
Oh, and I haven't mentioned it before, but I really like your new bloggy look!
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