Day 44: Prayers

I've been under a lot of stress lately. I have three HUGE projects due Monday, and I have two prior commitments to attend to tomorrow, so time is tight this weekend. I've just returned from a few moments of prayer accompanied by deep breathing to calm myself down. I shouldn't worry. God has never failed me. Whenever something important comes up and I don't think I'm going to finish, I always seem to have just enough time. I just need to remember more to practice what I preach--don't worry and give it to God. That being said, Lord, I give this to You... I am only human, and I cannot do this on my own. I need You, Lord. And that being said, thank You, Lord, for my work for it is moving me in the direction You wish me to go in.

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
~Ephesians 1:16-23 (KJV)

All of us need to remember to pray to God and thank Him for what we have, especially in busy, stressful times. God will never give us more than we can handle, and He knows our limits better than we do. We tend to underestimate ourselves. Plus, the work we are given is moving us closer to what God wants us to do. And whatever you are moved to do, make sure you glorify and thank God because whatever happens in life is a part of His plan. Honest hard work moves you closer to God, and that's reason enough to give thanks! Living in Christ and the Word of God makes us stronger, better Christians, especially when it comes with hard work. So thank God when you're feeling a little bit stressed out from having so much to do... it means that you have a job and a purpose! And don't doubt the power of God. If He can raise His son Jesus Christ from the dead, then He can do ANYTHING!!!

Lord, thank You for this day. It may have been busy, but it was good. I accomplished much, and I know that with Your guidance, I will finish what I am meant to this weekend--I humbly ask that You please stretch my time so that I may accomplish everything that I am meant to. Lord, please watch over my family, friends, and pets; please bless them and keep them safe and strong, happy and healthy. Please watch over those who work hardest by defending this country and Your good name; please give them courage and bring them home safe. Lord, please forgive me of my sins and continue to guide me along Your path. I know that sometimes I get impatient with either myself or others, but Lord, I do not mean to. Please help me to learn to be more patient, more confident, and more content. Lord, thank You so much for life, for work, and for all the blessings You have given to me. Lord, I love You with all my heart and soul even when I'm stressed out. I will never, ever give up my faith in You, Lord. Jesus Christ is and shall always be my one and only Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen.


Love and God Bless,
M.C.