Community

This week I practiced "Community" as my focus. Each day I chose a place or a person who I felt the need to pray for. I ended up writing in my journal what I felt I needed to pray for.

Wednesday the 17th I prayed for The DOCK ministry. This is an after school ministry that gives a place for kids to go after school for a couple hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. The kids play games, do crafts, get fed a small meal, and taught a Bible lesson. I prayed for their financial needs to be met and for them to prosper and grow even larger. I prayed for the leaders and volunteers that faithfully give of their time week after week. For the kids, for them to grow in their knowledge or the Lord. For them to know what a Christian community really is.

Thursday The 18th I prayed the Equest Center. A place where kids and adults with special needs and disabilities ride horses. This is a place where I have grown to love and appreciate. It has allowed me to give back to the community, for all it has done for me. I thanked God for the four legged angels who day after day give kids and adults the hope they need. I prayed for the volunteers and the staff that give of their time and energy to help others achieve the goals they may never have thought they would succeed.

Friday I prayed for my sister Mikayla. Mikayla is a sophmore at South Christian High School and had made all- conference for her swim team. She made a difficult decision to not swim at State in one of her events due to some circumstances. She went against what the "world's view" and made the decision to do what Jesus would do. I thanked God for giving me such an amazing sibling, someone who has been with me through the thick and thin of life and has always encouraged me. On Friday she swam in the state meet and did a great job. She is such a leader and amazing role model.

Saturday I prayed for my parents. I have been blessed with a wonderful mom and dad, and I spent time in prayer just thanking God for my family. I prayed for my mom as she is finishing up the final projects with her Kindergartens before the Thanksgiving break. I thanked God for the times where I can go to her for advice or to just vent and I know she will just listen. I prayed for my dad as he has so much on his plate with work, finishing up our barn and just being there for his family. I thanked God for blessing me with an amazing dad, someone who is so strong and always there for us.

Sunday I thanked God for a day of rest. I was able to take a nap and focus fully on resting in Him. I thanked Him for an amazing Church where I am challenged and grow every week.

Monday I gave thanks to God for my friends. I thanked him for my small group of nine girls who all play a special role in not only my life but each of our lives. I was thankful for this past Saturday where we took time to share our testimonies with each other. I am thankful for my relationships in my life. For the family relationships, the friend relationships, the significant other relationship. God has put some amazing people in my life, people that challenge me, support me, and respect me, for that, I am most grateful.

Tuesday I prayed for Kuyper College. I prayed for the students, for peace, for support, and for the ability to continue their hard work as we near the end of the semester. I thanked God for the college itself, for the supportive and encouraging atmosphere it brings. I thanked God for the professors, their knowledge and their gifts. Each of the professors I have had are challenging me to grow in my own ways, I am so thankful for all of them.

Today, I prayed for the United States. I prayed for our president, for him to make wise choices. This was the most challenging for me as I do not agree with what he believes and does. It humbled me to take the time and pray for him. I prayed for those fighting for our country overseas, I prayed for their families back home, for safety and for comfort.

Blessings.