30 Days of Extraordinary

I have an amazing pastor. His heart is so tender toward all people, and his love for God and others radiates through his life and his sermons.  I am so blessed to get to see what God can and is doing through this man!

This past Sunday, he surprised me yet again.  To make a long story shot, our pastor had the congregation write down a prayer request on a notecard and turn it in.  We were to write down our request for him, and the same request on a card to keep as a reminder.  The purpose of the cards is this: for the next forty days (less now) he and we, are committing to pray for that need everyday until Ash Wednesday.  He stated that the time leading up to Ash Wed. is called "ordinary time" and that he wanted to make it extraordinary. So are you ready for this... he, personally, is taking all of those cards and spending time every single day praying for those needs. Guess how many cards he had as of Sunday...... 386! Wow! Can you imagine praying for 386 different needs every single day?! I get weary praying for my list, I can't imagine almost 400! But he's doing it, because he loves us that much, and he believes in the power of prayer. 

And so, today I want to challenge you to spend the next 30 some now days leading up to Ash Wednesday to pray for that hinderance, or that someone, what breaks your heart, that attitude, that "thing", consistently every single day.  Maybe get up a little early, use your lunch time, maybe clear out time right before bed, but spend a little extra time this next month concentrating on that request. I have people that I have been praying for years for, but for the next 30 days, I'm going to devote more time in prayer for them and trust that GOd is listening and He is moving.  In fact, I have already seen His hand at work! Glory Be!

Now, will all of the requests get answered? I don't know. Will it get tiring to pray for the same thing everyday? You bet. But no matter the outcome, I believe GOd will use that time to draw you closer to Him. He will begin moving in His mysterious, miraculous ways, whether the effects are what we have planned or not. Let Him guide your heart and your prayers this month, and feel His steady hand holding yours!

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

^{Matthew 21:21-2221} Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. ²² If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

1 Thessilonians 5:17

James 5:16

Mark 11:24


Even though I don't always know who reads this, I pray for you. God knows who you are, and I will pray that He will meet you and hear your cries! Love you all!