May 16, 2016

An idea. A spark. A desire. A deep longing. A passion.

Blinking round eyes. Questions of what is this? and why? Little hands grasping and pulling; little feet stepping forward, forward.

Lord, thank You for our children. Thank You for new ideas, for creativity, for gifting You've put in all of us. Thank You for potential. Thank You for the hope for the future--not in our abilities, but in You, using us. 

May we all use our talents as You would have. May we not squelch those sparks with fear of failure. May we boldly step out to do what You would have us do.

We especially pray this for our children. For this world that desperately needs You, may our kids be Your messengers, Your lights to spread hope.

We pray:
--for Your healing the hearts of those who have to move or have friends move. Lord, may they learn to trust in You more than people.
--for safety and patience for those kids who are traveling. Lord, may they learn to be in awe of Your creation and grateful for the opportunities they've been given.
--for courage for those who are graduating. Lord give them purpose and mission. May they be looking to serve You.
--for those kids trying to make their way through life, Lord please give them good friends, and may they be good friends.
--for their future spouses, Lord we ask that the next generation of marriages be shining examples of love in a lost world.
--in the failures, Lord hold them.
--in the struggles, Lord please lead them.

We pray our nation will be a good place for children to grow: for education, for safety, for world views.
We pray our leaders will be worthy examples, including the Chief of Chaplains' office.
We pray our soldiers--the mommies and daddies--will be safe and will be changed by You.
We pray for our veterans.
We pray for the decisions we have to make that affect our children.

When the future seems pretty bleak for all of us, Lord help us refuse despair. Help us to remember Your power over everything, as proven by the empty grave:

click here to hear Passion's Remember

My heart hangs on every word that You speak
I need You, Lord come find me, Holy Sprit breathe
I've been walking through deserts
I need more of Your Presence
I'm weak Savior be my strength

[Chorus]
Down in the valley, when waters rise
I'm still believing
Hope is alive
All through the struggle and darkest day
I'll remember the empty grave

[Verse 2]
Your touch bringing me closer
Your hand healing what’s broken
My prayer, Father meet me here
My life for all of Your glory
Your grace let it surround me
Let faith change the atmosphere

[Bridge]
Hallelujah, death is done
All of hell is overcome
Jesus, You are alive