Matt 11: 28

Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

I will follow Jesus’ command and take a time of rest. Weary and burdened from the journey through the dark valley of death, I need to take time to re-energize my heart, mind, and body. This week I will be republishing previous Prayer Pals. Next week, God is providing my family with a much-needed vacation and there will be no Prayer Pals.

Acts 1: 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer.

Father God-
Thank You for showing me that prayer does make a difference. I am so thankful for the dedicated prayer team that covers my ministry, family, and me. When I am honest before them about my weaknesses and temptations – and You know that’s often – they boldly approach the throne of grace with confidence on my behalf. You faithfully listen and answer them.

They have prayed me through times of sickness and suffering. You answered by filling my heart with peace that surpasses all human understanding. They prayed me around boulders obstructing my path. You answered by removing them. When I take off the mask of pride and am authentic before them, they lift me up to You. You’ve heard their prayers and my heart has been forever changed. Thank you, God.

God, I am so thankful for these loyal friends who love me enough to pray for my ministry, my family and me daily. Let my testimony of the power of prayer be an encouragement to anyone who is reading this Prayer Pal. May each and everyone find a few faithful friends who will love them enough to pray for them constantly. In addition, may lives be forever changed because of the power of prayer in Jesus name. Amen.

I could not have gotten through the past few weeks without my Faithful Prayer Pals. I would encourage everyone reading this, to find a prayer team of 5 – 10 people with whom you can be open and honest on a regular basis. You will never be the same again!

If you are a prayer pal willing to commit to praying for my ministry, family and me on a daily or minimally weekly basis, please let me know by responding to prayerpal@comcast.net and I will gladly count you as a Faithful Prayer Pal.