Lord, I’m weary.
Add in some chaos, a dash of disobedience, and an undercurrent of overwhelm and you’ll get a taste of what I feel like most days. I can’t seem to get myself together, and I don’t feel much like the girl I used to be. But I’m still Your girl, so here’s the prayer where I tell You I’m in desperate need of some hope. Lots of it. Just drown me in it. I promise I won’t even care about my hair.
I need You to wash me in Your word, and give me the faith to believe You even when I really don’t (Mark 9:24). Help me love others well (Romans 12:9). Especially these “others” who call me mom. When I’m weak (which, You know, is every day), help me remember it’s the perfect time for You to be strong (2 Corinthians 12:9), and work in my heart so that my greatest desire is to sit at Your feet (Luke 10:39) so I can get to know You more. When I feel persecuted (again, pretty much every day), remind me that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. I think I have to go through all those things before I’ll really understand what hope is, so give me the strength to rejoice when life throws me the hard stuff (Romans 5:3-4).
Sometimes, Lord, my mouth feels out of control, and when I spew on the people I love most in this world I feel sick. Place a guard over my mouth (Psalm 141:3) and make my tongue like the tongue of the wise so I can bring healing and not hurt (Proverbs 12:18). I know love covers a multitude of sins (Proverbs 10:2), so soften my heart to Your ways (Ezekiel 36:26), and use my life to tell Your story to those who might be watching, waiting to see if You’re worth it. You are. Help my life to reflect it.
Most of all, Lord, when I’m feeling down, like today, help me to remember this, and therefore have hope:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him’” (Lamentations 3:22-24).
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Hi there!
I was just reading about the PJJ and I was wondering what time the devotional will take place. I didn’t see a specific time or maybe I missed it because I’m tired, lol!
If you could let me know the time of day you would be meeting at, that would be great!
Thank you!
Jen
Hey Jen, thanks for asking! We haven’t worked out those exact details yet, but my guess is that the discussion posts for each day will go live in the morning (EST). We will be going live in the group 1-2 times a week as well, and those will probably take place during the lunch hour (EST). All that said, everything will be there in the FB group when you’re ready for it, whether you get to participate live or not. Hope this helps!
It will an awesome month of Joy
I’m excited about this prayer club, however I no longer am on fb. That’s one of those vices the Lord has called me to let go of and I’ve been fb free since October 31, 2021 and have no intentions of returning. I know this is a fb ran group, but I’m wondering if you will be sending info via email as well? I’ve also thought about hosting my own prayer club here at my home for close friends and family so I will be connected with others that way and I know we can all use it here locally. I actually found you on the you version app. And did your 5 day devotional when i was very sick for the whole month of January and it’s what pulled me through. Thank you for sharing this JOY with us.
Hey Spring! I think this is a GREAT idea, and you’re not the only person who has decided to host a prayer club in their own home. I’m going to try to pull together some ideas for those who want to do that and post them here on the blog within the next week or so. Watch for it please!
Hi !! I would love to be part of the prayer group but unfortunately I am not on Facebook . Will it be available in any other place? I love the book❤️❤️ I also did the Bible app devotional loved it 🙏🏻❤️❤️
Not right now, Ana, and I apologize. I know some people hate FB, but it continues to be one of the best places to create online community. If this changes in the future, we’ll make an announcement!
So am I understanding that we cannot participate unless we are on Fb? If that is the case then I will not be able to participate…please let me know as I would love to be involved. Thank you
For right now, that’s correct. Facebook remains the best way we can create community where we can grow together and get to know each other. This Prayer Club is just that…a club. It isn’t meant to be done individually. We hope you’ll join us sometimes in the future!