Freedom.

She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. -Proverbs 31:25

This morning I woke up and my mind flooded with all that I was unable to fix and all the tasks at hand. As I washed the piled high set of dishes in the sink and brewed my morning coffee, a sweet whisper called out: Come away. Pray, beloved. Pray. Give it to me.

At first, I did everything I could not to pray. I was frustrated. Hurt. And the negative thoughts continued to overwhelm my mind and heart. But then, I cried out.


I called out to the Lord out of my distress and he answered me. (Jonah 2:2)

There is power in authentic prayer. There is power in the name of Jesus. And so, as he has asked me to be devoted to prayer for various people, I will.

I've decided to clothe them in prayer. We are each called to be clothed in Jesus and carry his attributes with us to pour into others' lives.

So, I ask you to also join me in this daily prayer for those that you love:

• Mind: What they think about 
• Eyes: What they look at
• Ears: What they listen to
• Mouth: What they speak
• Neck: Decisions that turn their head
• Shoulders: Their burdens and worries
• Heart: What and who they love
• Back: Protection
• Arms: Strength
• Hands: Work
• Ring finger: Their current or future marriage
• Sexuality: Their need for physical intimacy
• Legs: Their stand on truth
• Knees: Relationship with God
• Feet: Their walk

So, instead of taking things up on my own (which I all too frequently do), I've decided to (once again) surrender and give it to Jesus who is able to carry it all. I choose to obey and to take him at his word. He is so faithful and so very good!

Take this week to pray and believe God!