RE: Prayering for Others

I just mentioned today in one of my small bible study groups that when I say that I will pray for you;  I really am praying for you!  Many times I pray scripture and these are some that I've recently come across and felt I would share today on my blog.  I love praying the scripture as much as praying from my heart! There are so many prayers in scripture. These are just a small taste of God's wondering comforting words. ~ Tina


1. I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail. (Luke 22:32)


2. I pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. (2Cor. 13:7)


3. I give thanks for you. (Eph 1:16)


4. I keep asking that…the glorious Father may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. (Eph 1:17, 18, 19)

5. I pray that he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. (Eph 3:16, 17)

6. I have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And I pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. (Col 1:9-10)

7. May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else. (1Thes 3:10-13)

8. I constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling…I pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you. (2Thes 1:11,12)

9. Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. (3 John 2).

10. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Rom 15:13)

Simple and Normal

Not much to share, but thankful for this time of "normalcy". I'm back to using my blog as a dairy or sorts for sharing and encouragement.  My schedule is getting back to a routine, which isn't saying much because I don't have a set routine anymore with being "retired" from teaching.  I'm blessed with SOME and the emphasis on some flexibility throughout my week.

I am loving having my Mimi days throughout my weeks. Jackson has a great way of making all the routine events of a day extra-special.  I have been able to look at our great world through the eyes of our almost 16-month-old grandson.  He is pure joy indeed!!

It reminds me of the scripture where Jesus mentions that we must become like one of them (speaking of the children) to truly understand His Love: Matthew 19:12-15). The simplicity of Jesus is something that I am continually evolving in my personal walk.  Jesus had his plan while on earth and he continues to have his plan through the use of my hands/feet/heart. His message for us is an active message, not one of only corporate worship.  I like being able to serve as well as getting fed or served to through my time of large and small group gatherings.

I'm involved in two small group studies, one is about the ascent Psalms of the Bible, which leads to a greater experience in not only my corporate, but daily worship.  My other small group study is about creating, polishing, molding, stretching, even changing my way of spiritual leadership and how I lead in every aspect of my life.  My form of leadership is a form of spiritual one and that type of leadership is the best to cultivate in my professional, and personal life.  I'm blessed to attend these studies, as I was on a bit of a sabbatical while my "hat" of caretaker was the priority for several months.

We are experiencing some lovely weather since it has been officially winter.  I know that  we have several more weeks of winter, but every day like the days we are having this week (upper 60's), is one less day of ice, sleet, snow, freezer temps.

I am thankful for the place that I am in my life and I can see that God's Plan is working as I continue to learn more through his Word, as well as sometimes waiting, being still, and/or being active in Him!

LivingRlives as you continue to live yours!

Blessings and Prayers, 
~Tina