Glorious!

From Amie's Desk

I lie dozing in bed and listen to the dong, dong, dong of the grandfather clock at the top of the stairs. Dogs are quiet, Mom and Dad are quiet, house is quiet. All is quiet when I feel the certain prompting to pray for a certain person at the corner of my everyday life. I don't know why the prompting has come at this particular time, but God does, and I don't spend a lot of time questioning Him. 

Father, 

It wasn't a dream which awakened me this time, but I am trusting I just heard You speak. Thank You for all the many ways Your reveal Your nearness and concern for the people You love. I pray for Lana* at this moment because You know her specific need. I pray that she may know Your presence above all else. Comfort her and help her see You working on her behalf. 

Father, thanks for hearing me no matter where I am. Thank You for the nudges of Your Spirit which prompt people to respond in prudent and timely ways. Forgive me when I fail to answer in  a manner which pleases You. You know every nudge and every failure. Thank You for Your patience and pardon. I need Thee every hour, stay Thou near by. Temptations lose their power, when Thou art nigh.

Lord, even as I pray for Lana*, I am thankful for all those who have prayed morning prayers for me. The sum of the their prayers is unimaginable and unknown to me, but I am confident many prayers are yet being unfolded and answered in my circumstances today. Thank You for Your faithfulness in my life and for the faithful people who pray for me even when the sun is between set and rise. I don't need to know their names because You know them; I thank You for giving me to them just as surely as you've given Lana* now to me. Enable each of Your servants to be faithful in answering Your call.

As Your summons is answered, people are empowered, and Your witness goes forth.

Your promise will not return to You having accomplished nothing. It will be realized as You desire and fulfilled as You intend. (Isaiah 55:11)

Thank You for Your ability to reach us during any and every time of the day. You are amazing and we look forward to knowing You more as Your plan for each of us is revealed and culminated. It is and will be...glorious!