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

Meeting the demands of the day.

Lamentations 3:27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth

Thank you Lord for the joy of life and the strength to live it. Surround Michelle with your presence and protection as she meets the demands of her day. Walk before her and carry her when needed. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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

The Joy of the Lord is our strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Your people celebrated Father, when they heard your Word. At first, they wept but encouraged by Nehemiah they celebrated in the strength of the hearing and understanding of your Word. I pray that Michelle hear your Word regularly and be strengthened by it. I pray that the joy of hearing from you give strength to her heart. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Strengthened by His might, patient with joy.

Colossians 1: 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.

Dear Father, Your glorious power gives us strength and in that strength, we can have patience with joy. Sometimes Father, days are long, sometimes trials are long and do not seem to have an end. Remind Michelle, remind all of us who call on the name of Jesus that the ability to hold on and hold out comes from you and that we can endure, not with a weary spirit but with joy knowing that you never leave or forsake us, and that you will carry us through. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Philippians 1:3 - 4

Philippians 1:3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy.

Father, thank you as always for Michelle, her family, her life, her influence. Keep her, protect her, guide her, guard her. Draw her closer to you each day. Cause your Word to dwell in her heart richly. Create in others the desire to pray for her and all that surrounds her. May your hedge of protection be an invisible, invincible shield around her. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Psalm 40:1 - 3

Scripture

Psalm 40:1-3 (King James Version)

¹I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. ²He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. ³And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

Dearest Father, thank you for a new song. A song that we can sing on good days and bad days. A song we can sing in times of plenty and times of woe. A song that comes from the joy of having your presence in our lives. May Michelle be able to sing that song, a song that gives her comfort and a song that gives you praise. Thank you for being our great God, increase our trust in you. In the name of your Son the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

The joy of the Lord

Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10).

Father, i Pary that Michelle not experience overwhelming sorrow in times of difficulty and grief. But that she be encouraged in you. Encouraged to have joy in her heart, for joy in you is strength. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

James 1: 2– 4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Dear Father, We can count on trials coming. James says - don't be surprised or think it's some strange thing that should not be happening. I pray for Michelle that she may be able to "count it all joy". Rejoice?  Yes, be glad that you are providing her with an opportunity to grow. Just like the little seedling in our picture, growing strong through adversity. Keep her eyes focused on you Lord, keep her heart filled with your presence. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Joy

"In Your presence is fullness of Joy!" Psalm 16:11

Father, thank you first just for your presence in our lives. You are the Almighty God of this universe and creator of everything yet you desire relationship with us. You desire to fill our lives with good things. How humbled we are to know of your love for us in spite of ourselves. And so I pray today for Michelle that she would find joy. Joy from spending time with you, joy from knowing that regardless of circumstances your presence is always a reason for joy. As the hymn says "when all around my soul gives way, you then are all my hope and stay." Help Michelle to choose joy, joy that comes from knowing you. Overflow her heart with the wonderful blessing of feeling your nearness. Thank you for walking with us, talking with us and telling us we are your own. In your presence is truly the fullness of joy. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen