Tomorrow is National PawPaw Day. Now, I am well aware that this day refers to the PawPaw fruit, but to me, PawPaw is my grandad. And my grandad is one of the best men I know. His godly influence trickled down to my parents who influenced me. And now I’m praying that I am that same godly influence to my kids.
While praying to be this kind of example, my fingers found Acts 28:27 in my Bible.
For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes – so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to me and let me heal them. NLT
My prayer for myself today:
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Joanne Viola says
Lauren, it is beautiful that your granddad has passed down a legacy of faith. Praying for both you and myself tonight that the same will be said of us. Again, thank you for praying so faithfully each Wednesday.
Lauren says
Thank you for praying for me, too, Joanne.
Paula Short says
Amen. Praying with you today. Inserting myself here.
Lauren says
Thank you for praying with me, Paula!
Jerralea says
Yes! I pray my heart remains soft as well. I want to have an open heart, open ears and eyes through which Jesus can shine.
Lauren says
Me too, Jerralea! Lord, may it be so for us!
Tai East says
I love this so much, Lauren! Praying God’s word is actually one of my favorite ways to pray! THANK YOU for sharing!
Lauren says
Me too, Tai. Thank you for stopping by!
Clearissa Coward says
I want there to be less of me and more of Him. Soften my heart sweet Jesus. Thanks for sharing at #omhgww. Pinned and tweeted. See you next week.
Lauren says
Oh me too, Clearissa! Thank you for sharing.