Day 27 Conference staff 1 Thessalonians 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . Heavenly Father, As preparations are being made and programs implemented, we lift up the ACFW Conference Staff into Your hands. Keep them focused on You, because it is to Your glory that this conference is held. Dispel any frustrations, …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 28
Day 28: Topic: Spotlight Sessions Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Lord, we come to you praying for guidance and wisdom for the presenters of the Spotlight Sessions. We pray they will be refreshed to review many cold facts or hard truths with compassion and enlightenment. Help them to encourage the writers that, …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 29
Day 29: Topic: Paid critiquers as they work on submissions 2 Thessalonians 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 Father, Thank you for those experienced authors who have volunteered to …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 30
Day 30: Topic: Agents at the conference Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your loving kindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Father God, what a gift you’ve given those who agent well! We’re grateful for their insights, their sensitivity, their wisdom, counsel, and business acumen. As they give of themselves at the conference, we ask that You would pour …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 31
Day 31: Topic: 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. Dear Lord, We come before You to pray for the editors at this 2014 ACFW Conference. We pray editors would be blessed with times of rest and moments of solitude. Give them Your wisdom …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 32
Day 32: Topic: Brandilyn Collins as she emcees Psalm 66:16–Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. Papa God, We’re here to talk with You about Your daughter, our sister and friend, Brandilyn Collins. You’ve given her such a keen mind, a hilarious sense of humor, and an outgoing …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 33
Day 33: Topic: Finances for those attending Psalm 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Father God, You are Jehovah-Jireh, our Provider. As we prepare for the ACFW conference, we face different needs – and finances can be challenging for attendees. You know what each attendee needs – for registration, air fare, gas money, hotel costs. …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 34
Day 34: Topic: Those teaching workshops Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Dear Lord, We come to you today and thank you for all you have done for us. We pray for those who are teaching workshops during the conference. Lord, please touch them in a special way as they prepare. Please bless their efforts …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 35
Day 35: Topic: The praise band as they practice and lead worship Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Lord, we thank You for those You have brought together to usher us into Your presence through music during the conference. I pray for health over each band member, that they would be well and healthy, …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 36
Day 36: Topic: Those teaching continuing education Psalm 28:7a–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Dear Lord Jesus, I pray for each of the continuing education speakers for the conference this year. Be with them as they develop their lessons and the words they will say in their workshops. Give …