prayer challenge - day 30

“In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing” 2 Timothy 4:8

Lord, we all want to wear that crown. Cultivate in us a longing for your appearing. Nurture that love in us.

prayer challenge - day 28

“Be hospitable to one another without complaint” I Peter 4:9

Hospitality- love of strangers - Lord, help me…my children and my husband, too…to be less focused on my own needs and more of those around us. Open our eyes to see those needs. The new couple at church. The lonely widow at the grocery store. The teen who acts unlovable. Show us how to meet their needs. If we need to be more organized so we’re able to, then help us do that. If we need to be less rushed so as to have time for others, help us do that. Whatever you need to do IN us so that You can love THROUGH us, then do it, Lord.

And remind us not to complain about it when You provide opportunities for us to love!