By Ian Acheson As December progressed I began to meditate upon a word for 2016. Last year, my word was ADORATION. I’ve loved taking a few moments at the beginning of a day reflecting on a characteristic of God.1 Over the past couple of years I’ve felt the Lord calling me to want more of Him. So much of my …
Writing a New Novel? Pray About It!
By Lynn Hobbs An idea flashes through your mind in the middle of the night, and you’re convinced it’s THE answer to your next novel. Maybe not. You decide which chapter to insert the idea …when to let readers be aware of that tidbit of information… Days pass as you change scenes and replace characters with that idea playing out …
ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER PRAYER TOPIC: FOR ATTENDEES Father, hundreds of attendees will be present this year in Dallas. New, tender-hearted writers hoping for encouragement and guidance. There will be folks who have progressed to the next level in the industry, but who still look for encouragement to move forward. Some writers will have been offered contracts …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 1
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 1 PRAYER – TOPIC: THAT GOD’S WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED AT THE CONFERENCE Heavenly Father, thank You for the opportunity to go to the conference this year. We trust that each one of us in attendance is exactly where we are supposed to be. Please lead and guide us to speak to the …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 2
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 2 PRAYER – TOPIC: GOOD WEATHER FOR TRAVEL Father God, we come to You, the One who created wind and rain, the One who still commands their attention. So many of us have faced disappointment and frustration in the past when weather interferes with travel plans. So much has been invested both …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 3
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE: 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 3 PRAYER TOPIC: EARLY BIRD AND POST-CONFERENCE SESSIONS Dear God: Thank You for making the Early Bird and Post-Conference sessions possible at the ACFW Conference. We lift up the people teaching the sessions. Please bless them as they prepare to teach. Bless them with clarity of thought and speech, and as they …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 4
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 4 PRAYER – TOPIC: WISDOM IN DECISION MAKING FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Lord, we lift up the Executive Board to You as they make plans for the conference. Please give each member of the board supernatural wisdom to know what You would have them do, which direction to go, and how best …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 5
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 5 PRAYER – TOPIC: TRAVEL SAFETY Father God, we thank You and praise You for this opportunity to attend the ACFW conference. Please be with each person as they travel to Dallas, whether by air or land. For each person flying, let their trip be without turbulence or drama and safeguard them …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 6
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 6 PRAYER – TOPIC: FOR WORSHIP PLEASING TO GOD (2 Prayers today) Lord, I ask for Your presence to be poured out during our worship services. Draw near to us, Holy Spirit. We welcome You. We invite You in. Come and speak to our hearts. I ask that You would encounter your …
ACFW 40 Days of Prayer: Day 7
2015 ACFW CONFERENCE 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 7 PRAYER – TOPIC: HEALTH FOR ALL ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE Our Father, who art in Heaven. We hallow thy name. Omniscient in the creation of men, You left nothing incomplete, marvelous works. Wages of sin being death, You were careful to hedge our futures, at the price of your Son’s life. His …