Are you a Woman of Prayer?

The way we respond to difficulties, to the storms, is related directly to how well we know God. (Fern Nichols, Every Child Needs a Praying Mom, p. 112)

In the Moms in Touch booklet which every group member should have, Fern shares in her Personal Testimony what she asked God to do in regard to prayer. First on her list is to be a woman of prayer.

What does it mean to you to be a woman of prayer?

To me, it is not setting aside a specific amount of time to be in prayer and it has little to do with being part of a prayer group.

A Woman of Prayer...

Fixes her thoughts on Jesus (Hebrews 3:1)

When we fix our mind on Jesus rather than on our circumstances, we find it easy to talk to Him at any time and about any troubles and joys we experience.

Seeks God's presence (Matthew 18:19-20)

Jesus stated that he is with us where two or three come together in his name. Why two or three? My experience and perspective is this. With just two or three we are more likely to keep our focus on God rather than ourselves. The significance of two or three over praying alone is that we are able to have the Holy Spirit confirm what he has spoken to us through the audible prayers of others. In this way, we know that we are agreeing with God in our prayers.

Trusts in His Power (Matthew 19:26)

As moms we can easily get weighed down with the thought that I must do something to remedy the struggles of my child just as the “rich man” wanted to know what he could do to get eternal life. As a woman of prayer we recognize that we are very limited to our ability to change our child or anyone else but God is able to change the heart of others when we listen to his guidance and allow his Holy Spirit to be the source of power.

Does your response to difficulties indicate that you are a woman of prayer?

Praying Scripture

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

As moms we bring to God our fears and concerns for our children. Scripture reminds us over and over that he will guide US - the one praying and seeking his will.

So often we want to see changes in our children or the school system. When we bathe our children in scripture we ask that our child "may" do God's will. Let us not forget that we are the one's seeking God's will.

Here's a challenge for all of us. During the confession time, look down at the scripture you will be praying for your child. Are you following the path of the scripture you will be praying for your child?

All Scripture is inspired by God

and is useful to teach us what is true

and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.

It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.

2 Timothy 3:16 (NLV)

Delaware City Informational

Do you know a mom in Delaware City Schools, St. Mary School, or Delaware Christian? Let's work together to get every school in Central Ohio covered in prayer!

INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the home of Tuesday Trippier

For more information

or to find out how to host an informational in the Delaware City area,

please contact:

Tuesday Trippier, MITI Delaware City Contact Person,

614-283-0240 or jtrippi@columbus.rr.com.

There is a new group starting up for Carlisle! Please let Tuesday know if you know someone who might be interested in that group!