Ginny - LLJ Week 3, Day 1

Good morning girlz!!!!  I am so excited!  Yesterday evening I was coming back from my walk and 5 of my neighbors were all sitting outside visiting while their kids/grandkids played with sidewalk chalk.  That never happens!  When I saw them, my first thought was, "this is an answer to prayer!"  I've been looking for opportunities to reach out to my neighbors and here 4 different house were represented, 3 of which I've never met, just wave to on my way in and out.  I was so excited!  We visited for a little bit and played with chalk and then I went back into the house.  My prayer is that this is only the beginning.  Thank you Jesus!

S - Luke 11:2-4  "And He said to them, “When you pray, say:

‘Father, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
‘Give us each day our daily bread.
‘And forgive us our sins,
For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.’”

Luke 11:13  "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?”

O - Today's email said when we pray the Lord's prayer we've covered it all.  That's a comforting thought.  This prayer that Jesus gives us is exactly what we need to say when we come before Him in prayer.  I'm also so grateful for verse 13.  You know, Jesus doesn't give up on us.  He doesn't get tired of us.  His love never stops flowing.  I just come before Him and ask, and He hears me.

A - The older I get I realize more and more how prayer is my lifeline.  As I and loved ones are hit with giant struggles and challenges, I realize how all I've got is prayer.  Through prayer I can intercede for loved ones and pour out my heart before the One who is able.  When there is nothing I can do, I've still got prayer and that is the most important.

P - Lord thank You for hearing my heart through prayers.  Thank You for listening.  Thank You for caring.  May I never give up praying for those that need Your healing hand so badly. 

Hey girls - I ask that y'all pray for my brother, Tim.  He's not going down the right path right now and is making decisions that are not good.  He needs a lot of prayer.