Coming in January - Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord

Author’s note: Someone once emailed me after a post showed up with a “tough” Scripture passage. She wanted to know if there was some difficulty in Michelle’s life that she hadn’t heard about. I quickly assured her that there is never any intention to reflect current news events in Michelle Obama’s life. In fact, these posts are done sometimes a month or more in advance, so I have no idea what will be going on at that time. I do trust the Word of God is quick, powerful and appropriate for any occasion. It is my prayer that these passages and prayers send blessing into Michelle’s life and anyone who may come across them. I'd like to post more often in 2011 - prayer partners (or posters) are welcome. Thanks for stopping by and as always be blessed. Leslie

Clothes yourselves with … patience.

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Father, many in the world are fascinated by what Michelle wears. Thank you for Michelle’s inner strength and determination to focus on weightier matters. You also want us to be clothed on the inside with the evidences of your presence. Shower your grace upon Michelle so that she is a reflection of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen

The fruit of the Spirit is…patience.

Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Thank you Father for the indwelling and infilling of your Holy Spirit. Fill Michelle with your Spirit and as the Spirit conforms her to the image of Christ that the fruit of patience would shine forth from her life. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen

Consolation, good hope and comfort

2 Thessalonians 2: 16 – 17 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,  ¹⁷Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

Thank you that you have given us work to do. Thank you Father for the privilege of working for you. Thank you for the comfort that comes from knowing that you love us and surround us with your consolation, hope and grace. Give Michelle the continued vision of her role and a part of Kingdom work and a mission for you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen

Hold on! Don’t give up!

Hebrews 10:34 – 36 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. ³⁵Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. ³⁶For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Thank you Father that in the long run there is nothing better than heaven. Cause Michelle and all of us to remember not to give up in the short run. Help us not to quit, give up or throw in the towel. Keep us pressing on. The reward for hanging on is great. Give us patience as we do your will. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen