1 Tim. 4-6

Lord, I got in a discussion (almost argument) w/ Dave Poletti today about white privilege (which started with Obama and LGBT convo). Lord, I pray You’ll give me wisdom in this area. I like to act like I have so much empathy (I know You have gifted me with a level of empathy), but really, that is super arrogant to tout. Lord, I pray that You’ll continue to give me ever-increasing empathy and wisdom. Lord, I pray that You’ll give me wisdom around this race issue as well as LGBT issues. Lord, I know how you feel about all races and sexual identities.. You love us all equally and sent your son to die for us all. And You called us to love others as ourself. Lord, I pray that my love for You and my love for others is what I will be known for. You said we would be known by our love.

Lord, thank you for my kids. They are so incredibly special and gifted and You have blessed them with so many talents. I pray that we and they would not squander those talents, but take them and multiply them. Lord, I pray for you supernatural help in that area. I pray that you will gift Mia with musical ability, I pray that You will gift Jewel with artistic creativity, and I pray You will bless Joseph with the gift of leadership, humility, and help him to excel in all that he does. I pray that he would take after his namesake, excelling in all he does, gaining favor in the eyes of those around him in power, but most importantly, that he would honor and trust You no matter what.

Lord, I love You, and thank You for the ridiculous number of blessings You have showered on me!

1 Tim. 1-3

Lord, as I review the requirements for elders and deacons, I’m reminded of the prayers MANY years ago while I was a painter, that I would be qualified for these positions. Lord, I’m both humbled and proud to say that I fit these qualifications, thanks to your grace and mercy on my life, and thanks to Your answered prayers! Lord, i may or may not ever be an elder/deacon, but what matters to me is that I am qualified to be. Lord, You have blessed me with wisdom over the years, but Lord, please don’t let me become like Solomon in his later years, where all of his wisdom caused him to lose site of what mattered, and as a result, he became a fool in many ways.

Lord, I pray that You will continue to give me increased wisdom, and continue to improve my qualifications for being an elder/deacon. Lord, I want to be ready if/when You call me to fulfill one of those roles.

Lord, I pray for this week. I have a lot of work lined up, and it’s intimidating. Please make me super productive and successful. And Lord, I pray for this situation with “The Good” client.. that You’ll help me to make things right. I love you!

Hebrews 5:7-10, 7:1-3

Lord, thank you for this “Daily Inspiration” book. It’s pretty cool (note to self: I’ve had it for a long time, but just saw it on the bookshelf the other day and pulled it down to get into something consistent).

Thank you again for being our High Priest, and thank You that you are so much better than any human high priest could be. You are not prejudiced, are not biased, are not vindictive, are unconditionally loving. If we could ask, we could not ask for a better High Priest.

Lord, thank you for being my High Priest, and for intervening for me as I am a sinner saved by grace.

Lord, thank you so much for showing me this Baby Taylor guitar that I got for Mia ($100). Lord, I pray that you will use music, and this guitar specifically, to connect with Mia. Lord, i pray that she would use it bring You glory and that she would become amazing at it. Lord, I know she wants to write music, so I pray that you will bless her with supernatural creativity in her lyrics and her playing. Lord You can use her to do amazing things! I love you so much!

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Hebrews 7:24-27

Lord, thank you for being the High Priest who will live forever, forever interceding for us, without need for atonement. Because of your selfless death on the cross, I have eternal life, and I cannot describe my thankfulness for that! Lord, I love you so much.

Also, thank you for all the work that has come my way. Lord, please give me the wisdom to approach the work correctly, and to get it done in a timely manner. Lord, You know my tendency to procrastinate or lose focus, so i pray that You will bless me and give me supernatural ability to get the work done and for the clients to be happy. Lord, I know you absolutely can do that, and I know you already do. Lord, I also pray that You’ll help me to keep doing my list. thank you for how it works, and please help me to keep it up! I love you!

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