God specializes in using the ordinary
for the extraordinary!
Looking through photographs, I was
reminded of all the blessings God has bestowed upon me and my family.
As I create these journals of remembrance, I have prayed. It has renewed my passion for very purposefully and intentionally praying
for each member of my family (not just the most immediate either).
It has inspired a type of photo journal – a place to focus on
asking God to do even greater work in each individual's life. I have
devoured different praying plans over the years ( I highly recommend
any of Stormie Omartian's books on prayer to inspire you ), put them
into practice and seen God move in extraordinary ways. This is about
more than praying for healing over a cold or school test – this is
about the ways to grow – spiritually – in character and spreading
God's love.
"The effective, fervent prayer of a
righteous man avail much." James 5:16b
What effect would it have on you, your
husband, children, extended family, church family, friends, coworkers
and community if you undertook such a project? It could be as simple
as a ring notebook that you place the pictures of these people in
with a list of hope and blessing for each. How would it build your
faith as you breathe life into these people, as you flip through
these pages of remembrance, pray and watch God work? It could even
be in one of those pocket photo books you could slip in your purse or
Bible case to look at whenever you have a few minutes, or to start
your devotions. Don't be intimidated by perfection – instead, be
encouraged to create it to be developed and used right now. May God
help us to be nourished and successful in all we do as we seek Him.
May He bless our relationships so that they will prosper and bear
much fruit.
"Now mine eyes shall be open and mine
ears attentive unto the prayer that is made in this place." 2 Chronicles 7:15
Start with that relationship that means
the most to you right now. Know that I have a page set aside for all
of you readers – be blessed as you grow in wisdom, obedience and
discipline in Christ Jesus.
Press in and press on,
Giselle
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