Power of PRAYER

This past week was truly one of the most stressful and busiest weeks I've had in a really long time.
With 4 midterms in my hands, I was more determined than discouraged to ace all of them. I had my mind set on being a social hermit for the week and to only focus on my studies. Studying for the first 2 midterms were a breeze, but the last 2 were a real struggle. The more I tried and sacrificed my nights to study, the more I felt unprepared and not ready.
It was then that I decided to pray. I asked God to help me be prepared to the best of my ability and to provide the rest of my shortcomings with His knowledge and wisdom.

This prayer may not have seemed like much, but God listens and answers! (I found out the next day during class, that my midterm got pushed to next week!)
Whether its something big or small, just a simple prayer can change so much!
So I encourage everyone, to PRAY!
Ask God to provide you with an earnest heart of prayer, cause prayer is our sword, shield, and answer to all things.

I also wanted to share with you guys, a prayer by Richard Foster, that my dear friend, Frank La, sent to me. He encouraged me to start off my mornings with this prayer, and I therefore encourage you guys to also start off your day with this prayer..or by ANY prayer =)

Today, o Lord, I yield myself to you.

May your will be my delight today.

May your way have perfect sway in me.

May your love be the pattern of my living.

I surrender to you

My hopes

My dreams

My ambitions.

Do with me what you will, when you will, as you will.

I place into your loving care

My family

My friends,

My future.

Care for them with a care that I can never give.

I release into your hands

My need to control,

My craving for status,

My fear of obscurity.

Eradicate the evil, purify the good, and establish your kingdom in my life.

For Jesus’ Sake,

Amen.

-Sharon