Day 16 Finalists in the Genesis Contest Psa. 135:5-6–For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Father, we commit our work to you for your glory. We ask that you would help the judges …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 17 – Clarity of Speech for Those Making Pitches
Day 17 Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors and agents Phil. 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Father God, Conferences are scary things. We are authors, not orators, and sitting in front of people who have the ability to make or break our careers is daunting. I pray for all …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 18 – For Conferees to Be Teachable
Day 18 For conferees to grasp what is taught and grow from it Prov. 1:5–A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. Father God, we thank you for supplying so many good teachers and topics to help us grow in our writing ministries. Lord, give us all teachable spirits. Open our …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 19 – For Attendees As They Prepare
FOR THOSE ATTENDING AS THEY MAKE FINAL PREPARATIONS James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Father, I ask for Your wisdom for each one preparing to attend the conference this year. I pray that our priorities will mirror Yours, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 20 – Conference Veterans
Day 20 Conference veterans Psa. 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Oh God, thank you that through Jesus Christ we can come freely before you today. Receive all our praise, honor, and glory. We pray for those who have gone to conferences before. …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 21 – Attendees to Rest in God’s Timing
Day 21 For all attending to rest in God’s timing for them Psalm 37:4-5 Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Father, many of us can easily become overwhelmed when we feel the need to take control …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 22 – Book of the Year Finalists
Day 22 Those in the Book of the Year contest Psalm 31:14-15a–But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Father God, we come to you today to ask for your divine peace to penetrate the hearts of each author who has a book in the Book …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 23 – For Volunteers
Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Day 23 The volunteer workers Rom. 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Father God, we love you. Thank You for those who have answered the call to …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 24 Attendees to have a Servant’s Heart
Day 24 For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them John 3:34-35–A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. Father God, I …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 25 – Technology to Work
Day 25 For the technology to work I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Heavenly Father, we come to You today specifically asking for Your blessings on the technology at the conference. We ask that all of the equipment work exactly as it should, and that there be no glitches to distract us from Your presence during worship, …