To all of my friends that accepted my 30 Days Prayer challenge and participated along with me, I want to personally congratulate you. We made it. This morning we turned the calendar page to October. I can’t even believe that as I type it. It seems like those 30 days flew by. I’m not going to lie, I missed a day or two.
I have to be transparent. In the same breath I would say that I’m disappointed I couldn’t find 2 minutes to read a simple prayer. Yet, I knew if I was just reading it to “power through it”, then my heart wasn’t right and I wasn’t entering into that time as I should. So I prayed, just not using the guide. Confession is good for the soul….
While I didn’t keep up my end of the bargain for 30 straight days, I did have some incredible time with God. There were so many key sentences within that prayer that seemed to arrest me each day when I read it. Here’s a few –
- I choose a lifestyle of honesty and integrity
- Show me the truths I so desperately need today.
- Expose the lies I’m not even aware that I’m believing.
- Show me where the larger story is unfolding
- Nothing is coming today that can overcome me because you are with me.
- As my spirit communes with you throughout the day.
I know I read tweets from a lot of you quoting those same lines. I’d love to hear your experience from the past 30 days. Most of all, I just want to thank you all for your commitment to joining me. I cannot express what it was like to see a community gather in a time when I could sure use it. Thank you. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for carrying the mat.
For those interested, I am going to spend the month of October using the prayer below from Max Lucado. Feel free to join me if you would like.
Lord I come thirsty
I come to drink, to receive
I receive your work on the cross and in your resurrection
My sins are pardoned, and my death is defeated.
I receive your energy.
Empowered by your Holy Spirit,
I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.
I receive your lordship.
I belong to you.
Nothing comes to me that hasn’t passed through you.
And I receive your love.
Nothing can separate me from your love.
NO. THANK YOU!!!!
Jennifer – Thank you for being such a strong contributor and supporter for all 30 day. Your blog looks great. You should be proud that you posted something for 30 straight days. That is not easy. Thanks again!
Loved this exercise!
Thanks for supporting my wild ideas 110%.