journal

{the prayers we write}

One of the ways we're able to see God most clearly is by looking back over the pages of our own journals. God's faithfulness jumps off of the pages in the form of answered prayers and refined character. Every once in awhile, we'll post prayers that we have once prayed and seen God answer in ways we never could have hoped for. 

Maybe you pray every morning. Maybe you pray before meals. Maybe you pray when you're scared, lonely or confused. Or maybe you've never said a prayer in your life. Wherever prayer lies in your life, we invite you to read the ones we've written, pray them when you don't know what else to say, and write your own prayers so we can join in with you. 

love, k & k

Prayed January 4, 2012
Sweet Jesus, I don't know how to make sense of this world sometimes.  I am rich, so many are poor.  I am well fed, too many to count die every day because they are not.  I am warm, while others sleep wet and cold.  I know your heart is for your children, and your time in this world was spent loving those that I have relegated to the margins of my life.  I am so unlike you.  Break my heart for what breaks yours, Jesus, cause tears to flow and anxiety to rise at injustice, and then guide my steps.  I want my answer to you when we finally meet to be that nothing mattered more than loving you and loving others.  Nothing.  With all of my heart, Lord, I want what you offer and nothing more.  Empty me for the good of others and the honor of your great name.  Amen.  
    


Originally prayed October 5, 2010 (a wife's prayer)
"Thank you, Lord for my husband. Thank you for the passion inside of that man. Thank you for the ways he pursues you and encourages me to do the same. I pray a covering over his work day today. Lord, protect him, keep his eyes fixed on you and Holy Spirit, be the all-consuming fire inside of him that burns away impurities. Refine him, refine me, refine our marriage so it more accurately reflects our maker's face. I pray for a supernatural unification between our thoughts, hearts and souls. Would the two of us become more one today, in Jesus' name. Amen."




Originally prayed March 6, 2011
"My heart is heavy this morning. I have been straying from you in a time in my life that I need to cling to you. I don't know why. I'm defaulting into 'self-sufficient' mode. Lord, forgive me. Forgive me for thinking and acting like I don't need you or the quiet time spent with you to face the day ahead. I've been taking matters in my own hands, running away from all you offer. My pride is great and I need to be humbled. Come now, Lord. Your grace is sufficient in my weakness. May my heart be heavy only with your love and grace today. Amen."