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Journal Entry # 3 - A prayer

Lord, I pray I can run with fervency the race that you have set before me.  I know that there are worldly pursuits that I will miss and things that I won't experience, which are fine with me.  I want the life that you have designed me to have.  And I don't want to be moved or tossed to and from by what others are doing and pursuing.  Place your desires for me ground in my heart.  Grant me a solid vision of the life you have for me that I might find my delight walking in step and in tune with that vision. 

Your Word has said without a vision, the people perish.  I'm thankful that you've answered my prayers on my relationship with Riley.  I still don't know what the future holds but I know that above all, you have heard me. And no matter what the answer is, I know that you have answered.  And you continue to be faithful in my life.  Thank you for stooping down to make me great and endowing me with splendor.  All that I am and can do is because of you.  I love you Lord, and I'm glad to be your daughter.  Thank you in Jesus name, Amen.


I prayed this prayer before my husband and I were married, when we were just getting to know one another.  I didn't know what God had in store for our relationship.  I prayed for a husband who loves the Lord, because I love the Lord.  And how can two walk together lest they agree.  I hardly make any decision without consulting God.  I truly can't.  My mind is a whirlwind and I'm so dependent on God for everything.  I like it that way. It takes a lot of pressure off of me to know that I am walking with the one who knows me best.  Proverbs 4:11 "I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.  When you walk your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble." 

I encourage you to open every aspect of your life to the one who holds all the answers to every prayer.  And I encourage you to pray for every decision you make in life, so you can live in peace. 

God bless you and keep you, always.

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