Recently I came across a wonderful ministry entitled She Reads Truth. Basically this is a large social accountability system. I am loving being a part of all the learning that is taking place so far. How this works you ask? Well, head on over to the wepage and check it out. Currently we are reading through a series on prayer. If you have the youversion bible app you are able to access this for free! Read through, journal, and post on the main website. Another way to connect is all social media; facebook, instagram, or twitter.
In the spirit of this sessions devotional series I thought it would good to share my prayer schedule. I will be the first to admit that I am not used to this yet, as it just came into action for me about a month ago. Also, I am not perfect and miss day's here and there but have chosen to not be hard on myself about it. Also, THIS IS NOT MY IDEA, I found it on a fellow blogger's website here. She is married and has a little one and so I changed it up a little to better fit my personal life. This schedule is by month and week.
Weekly, I will pray for:
Sunday: Churches- In addition to praying for my own church I will pray for former churches I have been a part of and the churches of my friends and family. I also will spend time praying for the technical aspects of ministry. That the focus of all of the details would be the gospel of Jesus.
Monday: My Church Staff and Families- I will pray for each staff member and family by name. The relationships between leaders within my church.
Tuesday: My Ministry- I will lift up specific ministries God has entrusted me with- mainly BSM. Including praying for specific students, bible studies, and events.
Wednesday: My Future Husband- This day is dedicated to praying for my future husband and our relationship. For my husband specifically; his health, spiritual growth, etc.
Thursday: Family- I will pray over specific requests from family members.
Friday: Close Friends and Not Yet Christians- I will spend time focusing on the requests of friends that I am confronted with throughout the week as well as those who do not know the Lord as their Savior.
Saturday: Monthly Prayer Focus- Today is dedicated to my monthly prayer focus.
Monthly, I will pray for:
January: Focus -This month, I pray over all of the commitments that the Lord is calling me to make. That as I decide to invest in those things, I would decide for my yes' to be yes' and no's to be no's. I will also pray briefly for marriages as this is the month most common for individuals to file for divorce.
February: Joey- The month of Valentines Day, I will be praying for my sweet best friend. I will pray that the Lord would guide and direct our relationship towards a path that he may receive glory for.
March: Family- In March, I will direct my prayers towards the lives of my sweet Meeker, Holcomb, Roseborough, Thompson and Watts family. Praying over specific requests that I am aware of and those unbeknownst to me. I will also pray over my future family, that my God would be constantly challenging me in ways that will stretch me, grow me, and prepare me what is to come.
April: North American Mission Fields- I will be praying for the active missionaries in the US who are church planting and watering our nations soil.
May: Political Leaders- I will be praying for the upcoming elections, current leaders in office and their families.
June: Marriages- Yay! The most popular month of the year for weddings. I will spend this month praying for the beautiful relationships of those that I know who are about to embark into wedded bliss. I also am committing to pray over those who I know are struggling with marriage difficulties.
July: Balance- As summers can get a little hectic, this month I will be praying for the Lord to direct me in making the most of my money, time, and ministries. Making sure that my life is balanced with enough time for Christ and others.
August: Schools- As school is about to be back in session and all of our school workers head back to work. I will be praying for them. For my friends that I know who work in this profession and have such a strong influence on these children. That the teachers who are Christians to be bold. I will also be praying for my future children and their teachers. Most importantly that my children will exemplify Christ to their peers and teachers.
September: Current and Former Mentors- The Lord has provided me with so many beautiful women to follow. I want to spend time praying over these women this month. For their spiritual lives and family lives.
October: Myself- I will pray that my actions directly align with what God wants for my life.
November: Gratitude- THANKSGIVING. I will praise the Lord for the things that I am thankful for. Also, that the Lord would continue to cultivate within me a grateful heart.
December: International Ministries- This month I will spend time praying for those in other countries, following a call to go to the ends of the earth to reach lives for Jesus! I will also be praying for unreached people groups and those who I personally know are away serving.
I know this is a lot, and like I said before this did not come from me but rather another wonderful woman I follow. I love organization and have found that this helps me to keep up with my prayer life and experience rich community with Christ.
I hope this helps, go and check out Myers Cross Training, she has wonderful things to say about fitness, health, and ministry!
Is there a different way that you approach your prayer life? What ways have you found work best to stay organized?
