God shall wipe all tears...

Revelation 21:4 God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.

Father, I can only imagine the joy of having your hand wipe the tears from my eyes, never to have to shed a tear again. I know it will make every tear shed worthwhile. Keep Michelle’s heart in your hand until then and we will try to wait patiently for that blessed day. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Our home in Glory land!

John 14:2, 3 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

We’ve got a home in glory land that outshines the sun. Thank you Father for the prepared place you have for each of us that has been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Looking forward to that day when we will all meet and fellowship in your presence. Praying Lord in that day that the entire Obama family will be found around your throne. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

This is not your rest.

Micah 2:10 This is not your rest.

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be. When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory. Oh Father, looking forward to that great day, true rest and peace in your presence. Cause that picture to become a reality in Michelle’s mind and cause it to keep her when days are long and hard down here. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

The best is yet to come.

Deuteronomy 12:9 Ye are not as yet come to the rest and to the inheritance, which the Lord your God gives you.

Thank you Father that life on this earth is not all there is. Keep us, keep Michelle reminded that this life is the beginning of a much greater plan you have for each of us as individuals. The best is yet to come. Thank you Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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

A prayer for patience in suffering

Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Thank you Father that you have promised never to leave us or forsake us. Help Michelle to remember that you are always there for her. When others criticize, when she is misunderstood, when frustration abounds calm her spirit with your presence. Remind her and all of us who name Jesus Christ as Lord that the best is yet to come. Thank you for the opportunities and ventures of this life, thank you more for the wonders and beauties of heaven that we will experience for all eternity. We give you all glory, honor, and praise in the Jesus’ name. Amen