There is a danger in compartmentalizing life. But sometimes compartmentalizing life blocks out fears, questions, doubts, or confusion.

Last week I received beautiful prayer requests from people across the globe. Some were funny and others serious, but each one spoke honestly and from the heart.
In the midst of writing down post-it notes for people, I paused when I read the ending comment from Steph, How can I pray for you????
I couldn’t respond at that moment because I’d probably have the longest comment. Ever. But after a few days of processing and opening up the public and private compartments of my heart,* I realized I need to keep it real.
So, this is me. My private world unveiled and raw through supplications for prayer. Please don’t judge me–I don’t have the luxury of anonymity.
  • We need a revolution for our generation. Hearts need to turn back, minds need to be cleansed, and lives need redemption. I want to be part and parcel of changing our world for the better. I just need to figure out how…
  • There’s a strong possibility I’m going to be a step-mother. I don’t want to be Cruella DeVil or Cinderella’s step-mother, so pray for love, patience, and understanding of a child’s mind.
  • I want to get off the weight roller coaster, but it’s the never ending ride. I desire contentment above a certain illusive weight. Pray for acceptance of my body.
  • I don’t know how I’m going to afford living and supporting a family doing ministry. I want to share and teach, wherever, whenever, but I know I have rent to pay and bills to manage. Pray for a simple lifestyle that lends itself to ministering the Gospel.
  • I want to be faithful like David, but I’m a sign-seeking Gideon. I want signs for signs. What I really need is faith. More faith.
So my dear blog friends, I shamelessly solicit prayer. I’m a coward in my private prayer life because I’m afraid to open myself and ask for prayer. But Lord knows I need it!
*This is also because a dear friend who anonymously reads my blog told me she was going to boycott my blog if I didn’t start having more faith. She told me I needed to ignore my blog until I started believing what I was preaching. Ouch! But her prodding caused me to keep it real.

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