Monthly Archives: August 2009
40 Days of Prayer – Day 17 – Clarity of Speech for Those Making Pitches
Day 17 Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors and agents Phil. 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Father God, Conferences are scary things. We are authors, not orators, and sitting … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 18 – For Conferees to Be Teachable
Day 18 For conferees to grasp what is taught and grow from it Prov. 1:5–A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. Father God, we thank you for supplying so … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 19 – For Attendees As They Prepare
FOR THOSE ATTENDING AS THEY MAKE 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. Father, I ask for … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 20 – Conference Veterans
Day 20 Conference veterans Psa. 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Oh God, thank you that through Jesus Christ we can come freely … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 21 – Attendees to Rest in God’s Timing
Day 21 For all attending to rest in God’s timing for them 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 … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 22 – Book of the Year Finalists
Day 22 Those in 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. Father God, we come to you today … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 23 – For Volunteers
Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Day 23 The volunteer workers Rom. 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 24 Attendees to have a Servant’s Heart
Day 24 For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them 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 … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 25 – Technology to Work
Day 25 For the technology to work I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Heavenly Father, we come to You today specifically asking for Your blessings on the technology at the conference. We ask that all of the … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 26 – First Timers
Day 26 First-time attendees Phil. 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Father, we lift up to You those writers who are attending the ACFW conference … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer- Day 27 – Sydney Zech, Conference Coordinator
Day 27 Sydney Zech, conference coordinator 1 Thes. 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . Lord, There is no way we will ever fully grasp your awesomeness. You are and always will … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 28 – Those Leading Late-Night Chats
Day 28 Those leading Late Night Chats Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Oh Lord of all wisdom, knowledge and understanding, we pray that You will equip those who are leading the Late … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 29 – Paid Critiquers As They Work on Submissions
Day 29 Paid critiquers as they work on submissions 2 Thes. 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 … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 30 – Agents at the Conference
Day 30 Agents at the conference Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Lord, we celebrate the agents who have agreed to attend the conference and “offer themselves a sacrifice for many.” Lift … Continue reading
40 Days of Prayer – Day 31 – For Editors at Conference
Day 31 Editors at the conference Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Father, we pray for every editor represented at the conference. Grant them safe travel to … Continue reading