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, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 26 – First Timers
Day 26 First-time attendees Phil. 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Father, we lift up to You those writers who are attending the ACFW conference for the first time. Please give their hearts and minds peace about sharing their ideas and goals with others. We …
40 Days of Prayer- Day 27 – Sydney Zech, Conference Coordinator
Day 27 Sydney Zech, conference coordinator 1 Thes. 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . Lord, There is no way we will ever fully grasp your awesomeness. You are and always will be our amazing God, the lover of our souls. To think that You could love us! Thank you, Lord, for …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 28 – Those Leading Late-Night Chats
Day 28 Those leading Late Night Chats Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Oh Lord of all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, we pray that You will equip those who are leading the Late Night Chats. May they focus on Your very nature for their pattern—relying on You for their words. Supply them with …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 29 – Paid Critiquers As They Work on Submissions
Day 29 Paid critiquers as they work on submissions 2 Thes. 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Dear Lord, We ask you for wisdom and discernment for the paid critiquers …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 30 – Agents at the Conference
Day 30 Agents at the conference Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Lord, we celebrate the agents who have agreed to attend the conference and “offer themselves a sacrifice for many.” Lift them up when their stamina wanes. Flood them with wisdom when they hear pitch after pitch, story after story. Rest …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 31 – For Editors at Conference
Day 31 Editors at the conference Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Father, we pray for every editor represented at the conference. Grant them safe travel to and from Denver. Be with their families at home and keep them safe and healthy. Give the editors divine rest …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 32 – Brandilyn Collins as She Emcees
Day 32 Brandilyn as she emcees Psalm 45:1–My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Mighty Lord, you have spoken our world into being by the power of your words. Our sister Brandilyn needs your protection over her mind and strength and voice as she …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 33 Finances for Those Attending
Day 33 Finances for those attending Psalm 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Heavenly Father, You are our Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. Nothing is too hard for you, so we come to you in faith as hungry little children come to the dinner table expecting good food to be there, and ask that …