Monthly Archives: August 2008
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 18: For Conferees to be Teachable
Proverbs 1:5–A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. Father God, we love you. Thank you for the wisdom passed on throughout this conference. May Your word flow through those … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 19: For Attendees’ Final Preparations
James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Wise Lord Jesus, you have given us various portions of imagination and … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 20: Conference Veterans
Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Lord, we pray for traveling mercies for everyone that has been blessed to be able to attend … Continue reading
Part Four: A Question & the 3 C’s: Colors, Continuity, and Choices
By Dineen A. Miller Last week we answered two reader questions and talked about business cards. (Click here to read part three.) Janice Olson left another great question, so let’s start there. Thanks Dineen, for all the wonderful answers and … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 21: To Rest in God’s Timing
Psalm 37:4-5–Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Father, You are so awesome. You are so faithful. … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 22: For the Book of the Year Contest
Psalm 31:14-15a–But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Wonderful Father, You created us to bring You glory. You shape us, each with different talents, experiences, … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 23: Conference Volunteers
Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Gracious God, As we come to this place to expand our knowledge, to hone our craft, and more deeply discover … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer- Day 24: Attendees to Have a Servant’s Heart
John 3:34-35–A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 25: For the Technology
I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Is God sovereign over technology? Yes, and amen! Even though we know the enemy seems to delight in messing with technology for evil or distracting purposes, we also know that … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 26: First-Time Conferees
Phil. 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Dear Father, thank you so much for those who are coming to conference for the first time. Soothe … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 27: Sydney Zech, Conference Coordinator
1 Thessalonians 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . You are our God and Father. We join hearts as part of Your family and the ACFW family to pray for our conference coordinator, Sydney Zech. May Sydney’s work … Continue reading
Part Three: Questions and the Business Card
By Dineen A. Miller Last week we covered some key aspects of the one sheet. Two readers brought up a couple of really good questions so let’s start there before we move on to business cards. (Click here to read … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 28: For Those Leading Late Night Chats
Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Father, as everyone prepares for conference and seeks Your will about what they’ll experience there, we pray that you put your hand on those leading the Late … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 29: For Paid Critiquers
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Dear Omniscient … Continue reading
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 30 – For the Agents
Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Father, we worship and praise your name. You are a holy God willing and able to answer our prayers. We are thankful for our courage, strength, … Continue reading

