Valorie Quesenberry - Girl, Hush Your Heart: Prayers for a Tranquil Spirit

2012 by Barbour Publishing, Inc.

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Prayer is our lifeline to God. As my relationship with Christ has deepened through my life, I have come to realize what an amazing resource prayer is.

I was blessed to have parents who believed in praying about everything and audibly thanking God when He answered. Because of their example, it has seemed natural to me to take all the moments of my lifethe joys, sorrows, panic, grief, triumph, and praiseto Him as well.

In this book, you will find everyday prayersthe kind women pray as we encounter daily life. I hope you will be inspired and challenged to rely on the heavenly Father in any and every situation. It will make all the difference in your day.

Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things has done, in whom this world rejoices.

M ARTIN R INKART

Heavenly Father, today Im grateful for all You arethe God who is, the God of the living, the great I AM . Your character is unchanging. You are the epitome of perfect holiness and love. Because of who and all You are, I believe and trust in You. Your truthfulness is indisputable and Your power is established. Not just for the majestic works by Your hand but for the pure glory of Your natureI worship You today. Amen.

Who is like the L ORD our God, who dwells on high?

P SALM 113:5 NKJV

Father, Im thankful for Your graceYour unmerited favor to me through Jesus Christ and that special strength You give Your child in times of need, trial, and temptation. If not for Your grace, I wouldnt even be able to approach You. Thank You for extending favor to me: forgiving my sins and adopting me into Your family. And thank You so much for that extra dose of perseverance that You keep giving to me in tough situations. Im so thankful Your resource center will never experience a shortage. I praise You today for grace. Amen.

But he gives us more grace.

J AMES 4:6 NIV

Lord, I come into Your presence, thanking You for forgiveness. In a culture where many experience clinical depression because of guilt, I can know my past is redeemed because of Christs sacrifice for me. Your forgiveness is so amazing. Although I dont deserve it, You pour it out freely and lovingly. Because You have seen fit to pardon me, I bless Your name today.

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.

E PHESIANS 1:7 NKJV

God, there is no creature on earth You do not see or provide for. Im bringing praise to You right now for the daily things You supply for me. It is through Your goodness that I have food to eat, clothes to wear, and water to drink. Help me always be thankful for what I have and not emulate the wandering Israelites who, focusing on lack, preferred to complain. Your power is awesome; thank You for generously supplying my needs each and every day.

You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

P SALM 145:16 NKJV

God, when I consider my own inadequacies, I am amazed at Your perfectness. You are truth and justice, holiness and integrity. There is none like You. You are the one and only true God. Other deities disappoint their followers; other idols fail. But You never do. Because You are perfect holiness, all Your other attributes are only good. There is no selfishness, vengefulness, or deceitfulness in You, Lord. Thus, I can trust You completely and revel in Your light unafraid. Amen.

No one is holy like the L ORD , for there is none besides You, nor is there any rock like our God.

1 S AMUEL 2:2 NKJV

Lord, Your Word thrills me, convicts me, comforts me, and strengthens me. I am so thankful that You gave us the Bible. Thank You for inspiring the prophets of old as they penned Your truth. Thank You for protecting the scripture through centuries of skepticism and persecution. Thank You for giving me the blessing of this treasure, for allowing me to hold it in my hand. When I am hungry, Your Word feeds me; when I am fearful, it assures me; when I am uncertain, it guides me. Your Book is the light upon my path. Without it, I would be lost. Amen.