Archive for January, 2008
Writing Great in ‘08: A Breath Prayer for Patricia Haley
Lord for my sister, Patricia, this is my prayer:
I ask that she would seek You with all her heart; that she would meditate on Your word day and night, hiding Your word in her heart that she might not sin against You.
- Psalm 1:2
Find out more about Patricia at http://www.patriciahaley.com/.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Sherri Lewis
Father, Your word is truth, and we know that Your word does not return empty without accomplishing what You desire. I pray that Your word will purify and sanctify every area of Sherri’s life and heart.
- Isaiah 55:11
Read more about Sherri at http://sherrilewis.com/.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Breath for Tiffany L. Warren
Lord, this is my prayer for my sister, Tiffany. Create within her a wise, submissive, pure, surrendered, forgiving, tender, clean, understanding, willing, discerning heart.
- Psalm 24:4
Find out more about Tiffany at http://www.tiffanylwarren.com/.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Breath Prayer for Jacquelin Thomas
For my sister Jacquelin, Father, I pray that she would continually
offer up sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving
to You, our Lord and our God as she writes each day.
- Hebrews 13:15
Find out more about Jacquelin at http://www.jacquelinthomas.com/ .
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Steven James
Lord, I pray this for my brother, Steven. Help him to every care, every concern, every expectation for this year and his writing/storytelling into Your lap. In return, heap peace on his head and pour mercy over his heart. Thank you, Lord. Amen.
- Phil. 4:6-7
Learn more about Steven James at http://www.stevenjames.net/ .
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Yvonne Lehman
For my sister, Yvonne, this I pray:
Dear, Lord, calm her heart, her spirit, and her mind, as she goes about her day. May nothing stir her to be afraid or anxious in any way. Hover over her with Your peace, even the Prince of Peace. Amen.
– John 14:27
Find out more about Yvonne at http://www.yvonnelehman.com/ .
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Yvonne Lehman
Dear Lord, I pray this prayer for my sister Yvonne. Please comfort her with Your presence as she writes. May she not be fearful or anxious for anything.
May her heart be trouble-free and her mind be stayed on You. Amen.
- John 14:27
Find out more about Yvonne at http://www.yvonnelehman.com/ .
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Deborah Raney
Lord, for my sister Deb I say a prayer of thanks that You are ever and always holding her hand. Thank You that she has no reason to fret or fear. In regards to her family, her future, and yes, even her writing, thank You, Lord, that she has no reason to lose hope. You are her help. Thank you, everlasting [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for James Scott Bell
For my brother Jim, Lord, this I pray:
Lord, bless this man of God with the strength needed to keep writing for You and for the peace of knowing when he’s done Your will. Amen.
–Psalm 29: 11
You can read more about James Scott Bell at jamesscottbell.com.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Davis Bunn
For my brother, Davis Bunn, I pray this:
May the word of Christ grow and stay in you. May it spill over into your life. Into your family. And because it has no where else to go, into your writing. In Christ’s name. Amen.
–Col. 3:16
Davis can be found online at http://www.davisbunn.com/.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Ted Dekker
For my brother, Ted, I pray this:
Thank you, Dear Lord, for the gifts you have given Ted. Please help him never forget that You chose him. Help him never forget the influence he has and the reason for that influence. Bless your holy priest, your chosen one, Ted Dekker with peace this day. Thank you. [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Colleen Coble
I pray this prayer for my sister, Colleen Coble:
Lord, help Colleen write the vision that You have given her. As she writes, lift her up any and lighten her eyes. Help her stay the course this year with surprising energy in body and spirit. Thank you. Amen.
Galatians 6:9
Read more about Colleen Coble at http://colleencoble.com.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Sigmund Brouwer
For my brother, Sigmund I pray:
Dear Lord, please help your servant guard his heart — the energy, the insight, the fervour that is in him to write for You – from any and all distraction; for it determines the course of his very life.
Thank you dear Father. Amen.
Sigmund Brouwer is the co-author of Fuse of Armageddon, author of several children’s books and many other novels. The Canadian-born author can be found online at http://www.coolreading.com/ and http://www.sigmundbrouwernovels.com/.
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Dee Stewart
For my sister Dee, I pray this:
Lord, thank you for my sister Dee. Be with her today as she wraps up a busy week of meeting deadlines and writing. Give her the insight and energy, as only You can, to keep writing on that novel. Bless her body with complete healing, Lord Jesus. In Your [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Tammy Barley
For my sister, Tammy, I pray this prayer:
Lord God, may Your Word richly dwell in her heart along with all wisdom as she goes about her duties today.
— Colossians 3:16
Check out Tammy’s shoutlife page at http://www.shoutlife.com/TammyBarley
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Camy Tang
Lord God, I pray this prayer for my sister, Camy:
Please be with her even now as she rises to begin her day of writing and blogging. Help her to hear You clearly. Help her to focus on the work you’ve set her hand to. Bring closure to the loose ends in the romance series she’s [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: Prayer for Physical Healing
Lord, I thank You that You are a Healer. You know us intimately. All our shortfalls. All our misdeeds. And yet,
You are concerned with our physical wellbeing. You don’t find joy when we fall ill or get hurt. You are our greatest Friend.
Our Mighty Counselor. So as I sit here even now in pain, writing, I ask
Your healing over my body. And not just my body but over all writers in the Kingdom.
I pray over cramped hands. I pray over stiff backs. I pray over sore rear ends. Heal us,
Lord, and show us a better way to carry on with the physical task of writing for long hours. Give us wisdom. Give us the resources we need to improve our workspace so we may write in comfort, to Your glory.
I also pray for those ailments, some chronic and some life-threatening, that afflict us. The tumors, [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: A Prayer for Sharlene MacLaren
For my sister, Shar, I pray this–
Lord God, please be with Sharlene as she prepares for the release of her latest books. Give her energy and insight into how she might prepare for each reading and signing. And how she might better reach her audience. Duplicate her effort in every area of marketing and publicity [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: a prayer for Stacy Hawkins Adams
Dear Lord, I lift up this breath prayer for my sister, Stacy.
I pray Gracious Lord, that her heart would be refined and purified like silver and gold so that she might present to You offerings in righteousness.
— Malachi 3:3
Praise for Stacy:
“I am a HUGE fan of Stacy Hawkins Adams. If Adams keeps writing novels this [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: Breath Prayer for Marilynn Griffith
Dear Lord, today I lift up this prayer for Marilynn,
I ask that she would always be rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoting herself to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, and practicing hospitality.
— Romans 12:12-13
Praise for Marilynn’s writing:
“Looking for a sassy, engaging read that keeps you turning pages and recalling your faith? [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: Breath Prayers
Breath prayers? Yes, breath prayers. No, I’m not talking about a word that you say over and over again, also known as mantras or chants. Breath prayers are prayers that you can say in one breath. Today, and other days this month, I’ll be posting breath prayers for my fellow writers. Some I know by [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: Nicole Petrino-Salter
Dear Lord, you’ve given me the words and stories, and I wait for you to move them to the places and hearts where they will run deep and bring hope, clarify your desires to those who’ve lost the way or have never known it. I pray you would use these stories for your glory [...]
Writing Great in ‘08: Rachel Hauck’s Prayer
Lord, bless the writers who are seeking You for wisdom and direction. I pray Daniel 1:17, “Give us intelligence and knowledge in literature, writing and wisdom.” Give us grace to keep on task, on schedule, and encouraged by Your Spirit. Amen.Rachel Hauck www.rachelhauck.com
Writing Great in ‘08: A prayer for healing in my writing
Lord, I thank you for the hands you given me. And I thank you for all that You’ve blessed me to accomplish with these hands. Please forgive me for all the times I’ve complained about the talents you’ve given me. Forgive me for envying others for the talents you’ve given them. You are a [...]
Writing Great in ‘08
There are prayers without ceasing. There is corporate prayer. And silent ‘breath prayers.’ Days of prayer and fasting. Prayer can be such a personal thing. And a point of liberation and encouragement. A place of freedom and surrender. A monument of new beginnings. It is in prayer that the Christ-follower hears from God and gets [...]
