tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276055152024-03-08T10:01:15.707-08:00A Heart Like Water<img src="http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j40/atypicalwife/rainbowkids.jpg"/><br /> Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children - Lamentations 2:19Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-67239855522803437992007-09-02T15:25:00.000-07:002007-09-02T15:30:22.000-07:00Change is GoodThank you for stopping by. I have moved, and I would love to have you visit my new digs. You can find me posting at <a href="http://brendabryant.wordpress.com/">Rocks Cry Out</a>. Please update your links.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-14262794078095565942007-06-12T17:04:00.000-07:002007-06-12T17:59:08.941-07:00How Can I Pray for You Today?I have received word from my ex that he is sending my older daughter back to live with me. This is good news for me but not for her. She needs our prayers, and she desperately needs to turn to the Lord. Please join me in praying that both my daughters will realize the importance of seeking the Lord with all their hearts.<br /><br />Please share your requests as well.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-88421702602486913442007-03-06T01:07:00.000-08:002007-03-06T22:39:22.228-08:00Prayer RequestThe OB/Gyn called today with unsettling news. Lab reports came back abnormal. Colposcopy recommended.<br /><br />My 17-yr-old daughter went 2 weeks ago for her first visit, and they didn't even do an exam. Just a pregnancy test. I didn't accompany her to the exam room because I didn't think she'd want me to. I had filled out the forms while we waited for her to be called back.<br /><br />I had made the appointment because she thought she had a (reason for the appointment). When I spoke with the nurse, I asked if it was ok to use an over-the-counter treatment. She said yes. I was concerned because the warning on the side of the box cautioned against using the treatment without having been previously diagnosed. However, it cleared up the condition.<br /><br />We kept the appointment anyway, just to be sure. After we got in the car to leave, she told me that they hadn't examined her. I marched her back in there and asked why. The NP told me that (birth canal) exams aren't recommended until the age of 21, or three years after becoming (marital activity)ually active, whichever comes first. "So you don't examine for (reason for the appointment)s?" I demanded to know. "Well, yes, but she said she didn't have any symptoms."<br /><br />Okay, but she's worried, and I'm concerned because the women in my family have a history of complications, including dysplasia. The NP tells me "HPV is an STD. It's not hereditary." True that, but it's incredibly common, highly contagious, and can lead to cervical cancer. And considering our family's history of OTHER FEMALE COMPLICATIONS, how 'bout a little peace of mind?<br /><br />So she was examined. And the results are not good. And she's scared.<br /><br />Thank God we didn't wait 3 more years.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-24088528829951463712007-03-04T23:21:00.000-08:002007-03-04T23:30:42.448-08:00How Can I Pray for You Today?<div style="text-align: justify;">Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <br /><div style="text-align: right;">~ Philippians 4: 6-7</div></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-12910595495548601962006-10-23T20:54:00.000-07:002006-10-23T21:10:22.966-07:00Prayers ContinueMicah<br />Emma Grace and Heather<br />Amy<br />Curt<br />Barb & Rob<br />Kelli and family<br />Paulette and family<br />Kevin & Angie<br />Parker<br />Jordan's family<br />Canon's family<br />Joe and family<br />C H Green<br />Cheryl's son and family<br />Chandra and Canon Perkins<br />Chris & Sarah and Addie<br />Hugh<br />Travis & Reba and baby<br />Rachel<br />Bev & Don<br />Diane & Lamar<br />Jessica & Jason<br />Don's mom<br />Chris's dad<br />Unspoken requestsBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-34551261910584177942006-10-23T19:52:00.001-07:002006-10-23T20:45:30.626-07:00Prayer for Canon's familyFather, I come before you now in Christ's precious name asking your blessing upon this family who has suffered so great a loss. You know their grief and pain. We do not understand, Lord, but we trust You. We know that Your plans are perfect, and we pray that You will be glorified in these circumstances. Comfort Carla and Canon's siblings and other family members as only You can, and give them peace. Make your presence known to each them and hold them close. Give them strength in the days to come. Heal their broken hearts and fill them with hope. Thank you, Father, for answering our prayers according to Your will.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-27602267119413490442006-09-16T20:50:00.000-07:002006-09-16T22:47:10.442-07:00Prayer Requests<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Ephesians 3:14-21</span><br /><br />It is my privilege to pray for the needs of others. Will you join me in this endeavor? If you have a request, whether for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, please leave a comment and let me know. A name is sufficient, but you may include as much information as you feel is necessary. Each request will be lifted up daily until the need has been met. I'll need you to come back to keep me updated on the status of your request. If you feel led to pray for others mentioned here, your comment is welcome also. God bless you!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1153401632660921542006-08-20T10:20:00.000-07:002006-07-20T18:09:52.486-07:00Day 20 - IntegrityHonoring the godly, keeping promises, refusing bribes.<br /><br />O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?<br />He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change; He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.<br />Psalm 15: 1-5<br /><br /><em>Lord, may all that we say and do bring glory and honor to You. Amen.</em>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1155655944606378692006-08-15T08:32:00.000-07:002006-08-15T08:38:08.693-07:00KaylaHeavenly Father, Thank you for sparing Kayla's life. Thank you for watching over her and for your intervention.<br /><br />Lord, I need your wisdom. Guide me in what to do and say that will be comforting and encouraging. Make your presence known to her, and open the eyes of her heart that she may see how much she is loved and cared for.<br /><br />Help her to trust that her dad wants only the best, Your best, for her. As her wounds heal, Father, mend their relationship and strengthen them.<br /><br />I love you, Lord. I pray that You will use me in this situation as you see fit to bring glory and honor to You in the name of my precious Lord and Savior. Amen.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1153443844713643872006-07-20T18:02:00.000-07:002006-07-21T05:48:32.656-07:00Pray without ceasingPraying for <a href="http://www.wilhoite.blogspot.com/">Amy</a> and her family, <a href="http://boomama.blogspot.com/2006/07/very-sad-day.html">Elise</a> and her boys, <a href="http://paulettewilliams.blogspot.com/2006/07/it-has-begun_20.html">Paulette</a> and her children, <a href="http://lcarot.blogspot.com/2006/07/very-sad-news.html">this</a> family, and <a href="http://onestepupfromstupid.blogspot.com/2006/07/pray.html">this</a> family.<br /><br />Father, in the name of my Lord Jesus I lift up to You these families and ask that You pour out your blessings upon them. Comfort them in their sorrow, Lord, and give them strength and wisdom for the journey ahead. Surround them with love and hold them close that they may find peace in Your presence. God, be with <a href="http://inthemidstofit.blogspot.com/2006/07/holding-our-hearts.html">Addison</a> and her parents today as they visit with doctors to schedule surgery. Heal their hearts, Lord. Amen.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1153401901532154222006-07-19T11:25:00.000-07:002006-07-20T18:07:39.770-07:00Day 19 - Confidence<p class="mobile-post">Ability to do all things in Christ's strength.</p><p class="mobile-post">I can do everything through him who gives me strength.<br />Philippians 4:13</p><p class="mobile-post"><em>Father, grant that we would rely on our strength in You rather than our own abilities. In Christ's name for His sake. Amen</em></p>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1152209581484603442006-07-06T11:13:00.000-07:002006-07-09T15:00:03.913-07:00Day 6 - Wisdom<p class="mobile-post">Spiritual wisdom and understanding, knowledge of God: <em>For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,</em> (Colossians 1:9-10)</p><p class="mobile-post">Lord, increase our hunger and thirst for knowledge of You. Grow in us wisdom and understanding. Open the eyes of our hearts that we may see Your hand at work in and around us. Fill us with Your Spirit that we may seek to know and do Your will and that we may bear fruit that is pleasing to You. Thank You, Father for all You have done for us and are about to do in us. May all that we say and do bring glory and honor to You in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.</p>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1152159797666581792006-07-05T21:20:00.000-07:002006-07-09T14:47:49.393-07:00Day 5 - Self-disciplineTraining the body to do what it should: <em>Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.</em> (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)<br /><br />Father, we know that our bodies are Your temple. Help us to treat our bodies as Your dwelling place, neither indulging in anything harmful nor overindulging in anything otherwise not harmful. Give us self-discipline in training for the race so that we will not be disqualified for the prize. In Jesus' name, amen.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1152159616556836042006-07-04T21:12:00.000-07:002006-07-09T14:23:04.183-07:00Day 4 - DeterminationA fixed gaze, not sidetracked: <em>Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.</em> (Proverbs 4:25-27)<br /><br />Father, we are so easily distracted by the world around us and the pleasures it seems to offer. We get caught up in the pursuit of happiness and forget to keep our eyes on You. That is when we falter, when we stumble, when we stray from the path that You have set before us. Lord, forgive us and help us to fix our eyes upon You. Guard our hearts and guide our steps. Deliver us from the evil one. Let us not be deceived by his lies, but let us hold fast to the truth in Your word and stand firm on Your promise to make a way for us to escape. In Jesus' precious name, I ask an extra measure of protection for my children. Amen.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1151930804215397152006-07-03T05:46:00.000-07:002006-07-05T20:53:44.730-07:00Day 3 - Purity<p class="mobile-post">No immorality, impurity, greed, or coarse talk: <em>But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.</em> (Ephesians 5:3-4)</p><p class="mobile-post">Heavenly Father, You are holy, You are righteous. Cleanse us of our sins and make us holy. Forgive us for making a mockery of Your holiness by the things that we say and do and by making light of improper bhttp://beta.blogger.com/posts.g?blogID=27605515<br />Edit Posts ehaviors and lifestyles. We know these are not pleasing to You, yet we tolerate, even laugh at, or participate in activities that are offensive to You. Help us to abstain from these behaviors, to walk away from temptation, to choose instead to do, see, and listen to only what is pleasing to You. Thank You, Father, for forgiving us of our sins, and may we ever be mindful of the cost. In Jesus' blessed name, I lift my petition to You. Amen.</p>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1151930727046414312006-07-02T05:45:00.000-07:002006-07-05T20:29:35.876-07:00Day 2 - Humility<p class="mobile-post">Humble, gentle and patient with others: <em>Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. </em>(Ephesians 4:2)</p><p class="mobile-post">Father, You are so patient with us, yet we are so impatient with others. Forgive us for thinking we are better than anyone else or that we are more deserving of kindness. Remind us of Your love for us, and humble us Lord so that You may love others through us, even those that seem unlovable. Let us not be so proud that we would cause anyone to stumble. Give us a spirit of patience so that we would not miss an opportunity to allow You to minister to another through us. In Jesus' precious name, I ask that all we say and do be used to bring glory and honor to You.</p>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1151930647959212042006-07-01T05:44:00.000-07:002006-07-05T20:05:01.613-07:00Praying for Our Youth<p class="mobile-post">Day 1 - Reverence<br />Living in reverent fear of God: <em>Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. </em>(1Peter 1:17)</p><p class="mobile-post">Father, forgive us for living just like the world rather than living as strangers. Forgive us for embracing all the world has to offer as if it were not only temporary, as if it had any value, as if it were honorable to You. We know that it isn't, Lord. We know that You provide all we need, and there is nothing here on earth that has eternal value. You alone are worthy of all honor and praise, and without You we are pointless. Help us, Father, to remember Who You are and why we were created. You have set us apart from the world to glorify You. Help us to honor You in all that we say and do. Help us to choose good and shun evil for the sake of Jesus Christ. I ask this in His name, on behalf of my children and for myself. We love You, Lord. Amen.</p>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1150564230309617902006-06-17T10:08:00.000-07:002006-06-17T10:10:30.310-07:00A Prayer List - UpdatedIn my prayers:<br /><br />Robin<br />Blair<br />Marie<br />Esther<br /><br />Sarah<br />Addison - answered May 15, 2006; June 16, 2006<br />Bev<br /><br />Lindsey<br />Sarah<br />Kenny<br /><br />Mary<br />Kathy<br />Paula<br />Jeniece - 6/13/06<br /><br />Dawn<br />Kevin - answered June 14, 2006<br />Angie<br /><br />Diane<br />Susan and her dad<br /><br />The McGehee family - 6/10/06<br />The West family - 5/30/06Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1150562362412483502006-06-17T09:01:00.000-07:002006-06-17T09:39:22.443-07:00A Season of RejoicingPraise the Lord! He is working in a mighty way and answering our prayers. <br /><br />Addison is growing healthy and strong, and we are rejoicing over her <a href="http://inthemidstofit.blogspot.com/2006/06/preemie-world-im-outta-here.html">progress</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://prayingforaprodigal.blogspot.com/2006/06/thursdays-thirteen-thirteen-reasons.html">Kevin</a> came home, and we are celebrating with <a href="http://grandmaofthree.blogspot.com/2006/06/i-have-entered-blogland-with-fear-and.html">Dawn</a> his joyful return.<br /><br />I will continue to lift them up in prayer and thanksgiving for God's amazing grace.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><em>Thank you, Father, for your love for us and for your faithfulness to us. We praise You, God, for everything You have done to restore these families. Hallelujah! We are grateful that You have given these as reminders to us that You will not fail us. In the precious name of Jesus, we give You all glory, honor, and praise! Amen.</em></div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1149292469594289322006-06-02T16:42:00.000-07:002006-06-02T17:05:20.643-07:00Psalm 19: 1-3<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3961/2802/1600/0149524-R1-007-2.0.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3961/2802/320/0149524-R1-007-2.0.jpg" border="0" /></a>The heavens declare the glory of God;<br />the skies proclaim the work of his hands.<br />Day after day they pour forth speech;<br />night after night they display knowledge.<br />There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1148188599759285442006-05-20T22:12:00.000-07:002006-06-17T10:07:35.646-07:00A Prayer ListIn my prayers:<br /><br />Robin<br />Blair<br />Marie<br />Esther<br /><br />Sarah<br />Addison - answered May 15, 2006<br />Bev<br /><br />Lindsey<br />Sarah<br />Kenny<br /><br />Mary<br />Kathy<br />Paula<br /><br />Dawn<br />Kevin<br />Angie<br /><br />Diane<br />Susan and her dadBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1147496335537669442006-05-12T20:27:00.000-07:002006-05-12T22:39:46.736-07:00A Prayer for AddieHeavenly Father, I thank you for the miracle of birth and for the gift of a tiny new life. I thank you for the family of this precious little one, for all the many ways you have blessed them, and for all the ways you have blessed me through them. I ask now, Father, that you grant their request for a miracle. Bring healing to Baby Addie if that is your will, Lord, and comfort her family. Give them strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Hold them in the palm of Your hand, and calm their fears. I ask a special blessing upon Sarah as You use her writings to minister to others. I lift this family up to You in Jesus' name, praising You and thanking You for all You are about to do. Amen.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1147219506310526182006-05-09T16:42:00.000-07:002006-05-20T21:17:18.680-07:00A Promise Claimed<div align="justify">But this is what the Lord says: Yes, captives will be taken from warriors and plunder retrieved from the fierce. I will contend with those who contend with you and your children I will save. <em>Isaiah 49:25</em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="justify"><em></em><br /><br /></div><div align="left">Father, I claim this promise in Your Word for my children. They belong to You, and I trust that You will keep them safe. Guard their hearts and minds, Lord, and let them not be deceived by popular opinion nor distracted by the lures of the world. Protect them from harm and keep them from evil. I ask this according to Your will in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.</div>Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1147126371984737592006-05-08T15:09:00.000-07:002006-05-08T15:12:51.986-07:00A Timely ReminderDear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.<br /><br />1 Peter 4:12-13 (NIV)Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27605515.post-1147061205509640632006-05-07T22:24:00.000-07:002006-05-08T15:20:21.043-07:00A Promise of PeaceRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.<br /><br />Philippians 4: 4-8 (NIV)Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11886063555963722894noreply@blogger.com0