{"id":2054,"date":"2015-03-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calledtolifecoaching.com\/?p=2054"},"modified":"2018-05-17T13:31:39","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T18:31:39","slug":"prayer-journal-video-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calledtolifecoaching.com\/prayer-journal-video-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayer Journal: Video and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

I mentioned in a recent Daybook Online Journal post, Daybook Online Journal: Lent Begins<\/a>, that I need to amp up my prayer life. I need to become more focused and intentional.\u00a0 I decided to create a\u00a0prayer journal <\/strong>because, in addition to focus and intention, I also need accountability. And, because I’m a visual person and figured some of you may be as well, I made a video showing you how I set up my new prayer journal.\u00a0<\/strong>It was hard finding a pocket of quiet in my home on a snowy, inside day to make the video. \u00a0Thanks be to God I have healthy, sometimes noisy children. Using this prayer journal<\/strong> alongside my Bible journaling<\/a> has already been a much-needed help in my devotional time.<\/p>\n

Prayer Journal: Video and Resources<\/h2>\n

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To get my\u00a0prayer journal started, I composed a set of prayers inspired by the Scriptures, by other prayers I’ve prayed, devotionals I’ve read, and from prompts from the Holy Spirit. These prayers form the spine of my daily prayer. When I can’t find the words or think of the intentions I have for myself, my husband or my children, these prayers will be a great starting point and a firm foundation of the desires of my heart.<\/p>\n

The prayers I composed for myself address the various and intricate parts of my life as a child of God, wife, mother, friend, and writer. My prayers contain an underlying thread repeating some daily affirmations<\/a> that I need to help keep my mind healthy and strong.<\/a> These prayers needed verses specifically about joy, gratitude, and hope.<\/p>\n

While pondering the prayers for my husband Chris, I wanted to acknowledge the fact that the world is difficult. I respect and am so appreciative of the time he spends each day in such a difficult place so he can provide for his family. I wanted my prayers to include the intention that he would recognize the need to take up his cross and seek his comfort and consolation in Christ with all meekness and humility.<\/p>\n

As I was composing the prayers for my children, I was literally moved to tears. It hit me in a powerful way the necessity of my prayers for them and especially for my prayers for each one of them individually and specifically. And not just specifically for each one of them individually, but also for the specifics of their lives: the things they view as forms of entertainment, their friendships, vocation, and future spouses.<\/p>\n

The prayers I composed are available as free printables for subscribers of The Littlest Way<\/strong>. \u00a0What, you have not signed up to receive The Littlest Way in your email? \u00a0Click here now and never miss a new post.<\/a><\/p>\n