The Greatest Gift

Dear Friends,

Right after I found out Rachel was pregnant a buddy of mine sent me The Power of a Praying Grandparent.  It has been such a joy praying for this sweet little baby who will be joining our family in 13 short weeks!  I have found a renewed sense of purpose as I ask the Lord to bless her,  protect her,  and fill her with respect and love for her parents and Him.  My own faith has deepened as I have entrusted her life into His mighty and capable hands as well as called upon Him to give Baby Ellie wisdom - especially when it comes to choosing friends.  This prayer journey has been rewarding, and I will admit that more than once my soul has rejoiced when I have come across certain passages from the book like this one, "One of the greatest gifts of love you can give anyone is to pray for them" (Omartian, Stormie. “Chapter 12.  pg.72” The Power of a Praying Grandparent, Harvest House Publishers, 2016).

It is a gift because according to the Bible in James 5:16 prayer is, "powerful and effective," "produces wonderful results," "has great power," "accomplishes much," and "exerts a mighty influence on God." 

When you put it that way I would agree that prayer is indeed a gift - the greatest possible gift we humans can give!

Who do you love who could use this gift today?

What wonderful results would you like to see in the life of someone special to you?

Really think about it and then let's pray!

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We love you and approach You with confidence.  How amazing that this time with You is powerful and effective.  How can it be that we, mere humans, exert a mighty influence on You? It doesn't really have much to do with us other than that we were smart enough for a moment to realize that we can do nothing or bless no one apart from Your power and love.  We life up those we love and pray for them today. We are humbled and excited to give them this gift of prayer because we desire to see wonderful results in their lives.  I specifically pray for __________________________ who needs _________________________.

In Jesus' beautiful name, Hallelujah and Amen!