Day 15 Topic: Robin Miller, conference director I Corinthians 15:58–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Lord, You have all the answers to all the questions bombarding Robin. Give her the rest she needs in the days to come. Help her …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 16
Day 16 Topic: Finalists in the Genesis Contest Psalm 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. Our Heavenly Father, How great You are! You are Lord over every living thing. There is nothing …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 17
Day 17 Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Dearest Lord, Thank you for the ideas you’ve given us. I pray today for us to be able to convey those ideas clearly when we meet with industry professionals. I know there will be a lot of opportunities …
Three Tips for Conference Veterans
By Lindsay Harrel This year, I’ll be attending my third ACFW conference. I’m excited to see my friends, to pitch my latest project to editors, to let loose at the My Book Therapy pizza party, and to learn and have a good time overall. And you know what I have realized? The crazy sense of nerves I had upon attending …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 20
Day 20 Topic: Conference veterans Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Father God, I lift up to you the veterans of past ACFW conferences as they return for yet another fabulous year. I pray that they will give their schedules and appointments …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 21
Day 21 Topic: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives 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. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, How we adore you; we praise your holy name. You are …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 22
Day 22 Topic: Finalists in the Carol Awards 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. Heavenly Father: Thank you for each of the finalists in the Carol Awards. We thank you for their faithfulness to your calling on their lives, and for their hard …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 23
Day 23 Topic: The volunteer workers Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Lord, fill our volunteer workers with a sense of mission, as ones who represent You, wearing a servant spirit and giving themselves joyfully to others. No matter how great or small their tasks, bless …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 25
Day 25 For the technology to work I Corinthians 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Thank you, Father, that you are sovereign over all things and that all aspects of the conference are in your hands. We ask that you would ensure that the various technological instruments used during the conference will work without interruption or interference. We …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 26
Day 26 First-time attendees Philippians 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Lord, you know all about anxiety and the mindless ways we try to deal with it. However, you said to trust you and your peace would guard our hearts and minds. I ask that …