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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #13

June 30, 2021 by Lauren 14 Comments

We have the privilege of a guest “prayer” for today’s edition.  My friend Mary is a Cross Cultural Worker in another country and regularly sends out email updates about her and her family.  Her most recent communication contained a “Praying Scripture” section – just like we have been doing together here.  AND the passage she used to pray is one I’ve been working on memorizing this year.

I LOVE it when God uses others to emphasize what He’s doing in our lives.  It’s so kind of Him.

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With permission, I share the scripture passage and prayer she shared with me:

 

But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.  He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.  It does not fear when heat comes; its leave are always green.  It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.  Jeremiah 17:7-8

 

The prayer is a little long for the photo boxes I usually put mine in, so I have split it.  I want to honor her heartfelt words to the Lord and not cut it short.

 

 

…and truth, nourished by your living water.  May we not fear in times of hardship and trials.  And may we always bear fruit, the fruit of the Spirit in our lives and the fruit of the harvest!  We pray this for all believers, but in particular, those that are facing persecution and spiritual warfare.  May they stand firm, rooted and established in you.  Amen.

 

I appreciate so much Mary allowing me to use her words and display her heart for God’s people.  Lifting you to His throne in this.  And don’t forget to share this on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  If you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word Wednesday, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

 

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  1. Joanne Viola says

    June 30, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    It is such an encouragement when a friend shares and it blends beautiful with what God is already doing in your life. I love that you share these each Wednesday!

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    • Lauren says

      June 30, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks, Joanne. I am getting so much out of it myself. So it might be more for me than you!

      Reply
  2. Jeanne Takenaka says

    June 30, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    Lauren, I can’t even tell you how much I needed this today. Thank you!

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    • Lauren says

      July 1, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      I’m so thankful it was helpful, Jeanne.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer Hayes Yates says

    July 1, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Beautiful! I love praying the scriptures. That’s when we know our hearts our aligned with His.

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    • Lauren says

      July 1, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      100% Jennifer. Thanks for visiting.

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    July 1, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    Lauren these prayers are a tremendous blessing! Thank you for sharing your friend’s Guest prayer today! I have pinned all of these on my prayer board to refer to often!

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    • Lauren says

      July 2, 2021 at 10:39 am

      Thanks for letting me know you are saving them, Donna. It means so much to me.

      Reply
  5. Samatha says

    July 2, 2021 at 9:07 am

    So encouraging. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Lauren says

      July 2, 2021 at 10:34 am

      Thank you for reading, Samantha!

      Reply
  6. Shelbee on the Edge says

    July 5, 2021 at 6:56 am

    Mary is very gifted with her words. It is a beautiful and powerful prayer. Thanks so much for sharing and linking with me, Lauren.

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    • Lauren says

      July 5, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks, Shelbee.

      Reply
  7. Carolyn says

    August 9, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    My husband and I are closing on our first home on Wednesday and your blog is just what I needed today! Thank you so much for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      August 10, 2021 at 5:54 pm

      I am so thankful that it was helpful. Thank you for letting me know, Carolyn.

      Reply

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