Each year, I select a different theme for my personal Bible study and for my prayers. 2013 was Human AND Holy, which inspired the book by the same title. Transformation characterized my life and the ministry’s in 2014. In 2015, I prayed for God’s provision: financial and workers. Wisdom focused my prayers for 2016 and for 2017, we concentrated on listening. During 2018, the emphasis of our prayers was on growth as we experienced growing pains and reflected on what God says about growth through Scripture.
One of the unique characteristics of growth and blessings of prayer is to look back. We can see answered prayers from the past. We remember how far we have come. We repeat prayers that continue to shape our perspective. And we reflect on God’s faithfulness at every turn.
Preparing for I AM, our emphasis in 2019 helps us keep our eyes and our prayers focused on the I AM, to whom we pray.
The prayers throughout my life become the stepping stones for the direction God now carries me. And many of the prayers from my past echo in my current murmurings.
• When my humanity threatens to overshadow my holy calling, I look to Christ’s example and pray, “Not my will but Yours be done.” Praying to I AM Father.
• Transformation seems elusive, yet I look to the discontented caterpillar, later struggling to exit the chrysalis for inspiration as a beautiful butterfly. And I thank God for His creation as an example of transformation. Praying to I AM Creator.
• We continue to pray for God’s provision: financial and workers, remembering the promises in Scripture that “His faithfulness continues throughout all generations” (Ps. 100:5, 119:90). Praying to I AM Provider.
• Even the wisest man to walk this earth continued to seek counsel with His Father through prayer. Praying to I AM All-Knowing.
• And so, we listen for God’s wisdom as He leads us in times of growth. Praying to I AM your God.
What are your personal prayers for this year? Or what are prayers you have focused on in the past that you are now revisiting? Which name of I AM are you praying to?
Thank you for joining us in prayer this month! And don’t forget to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to pray for IRSM on Monday, February 25!
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