13

Session 2 "One Day " Day 13 

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

... Acts 10:3 ...

KEY TAKEAWAY

"God can accomplish more in one day than you can accomplish in a lifetime." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

2 Peter 3:8-9

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

I receive an email daily (because I signed up) with a prayer prompt and an image, but so far, many times, I have found the image not to be the right one for that day's key takeaway, so rather than post and then have to change it later, I will just be using the image of the book. I will try to add the prayer prompts in the box with the scripture.

12

Session 2 "Sow a Seed" Day 12 

... Matthew 17:20 ...
40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

KEY TAKEAWAY

"If we do the little things like they are big things, then God will do the big things like they are little things." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

Luke 17:5-6
{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

I receive an email daily (because I signed up) with a prayer prompt and an image, but so far, many times, I have found the image not to be the right one for that day's key takeaway, so rather than post and then have to change it later, I will just be using the image of the book. I will try to add the prayer prompts in the box with the scripture.

11

Session 2 "First-Class Noticer " Day 11  

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

“Prayer doesn’t just change external circumstances; it also changes our internal outlook. Prayer sanctifies the reticular activating system—the part of the brain that determines what gets noticed. When we pray, we notice things we would not have otherwise. Why? Because prayer is seeing through God’s eyes.” Mark Batterson

Colossians 4:2 

KEY TAKEAWAY

"We don't see the world as it is;  we see the world as we are."  Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

1 Corinthians 13:12

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

I receive an email daily (because I signed up with StudyGateway/FaithGateway) with a prayer prompt and an image; but so far, many times, I have found the image given not to be the right one for that day's key takeaway, so rather than post and then have to change it later, I will just be using the image of the book. 

PROMISES to PRAY

These are the Promises that were in the video

"The Hope of Eternal Life" that I shared last SONday

{I didn't realize that 365 Promises by Father's Heart Ministries had pdf's to print of the Promises}

"PR#   DATE #274 - OCT 1- I am the everlasting God. Psalm 90:2 #306 NOV 2 My love stretches to the heavens and My faithfulness extends above the clouds. Psalm 36:5 #217 AUG 5 I have cared for you from the moment you were born. Psalm 71:6 #248 SEP 5 All the days of your life are written in My special book. Psalm 139:16 #6 JAN 6 I delivered you from darkness into the kingdom of My beloved Son. Colossians 1:13 #7 JAN 7 I have given you eternal life because you have believed in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 #177 JUN 26 When you leave your body, you will be at home in My presence. 2 Corinthians 5:8 #362 DEC 28 My Son has made you to be a kingdom of priests to be with Me forever. Revelation 1:5-6  #88 MAR 29 I prepared a kingdom inheritance for you when I created the world. Matthew 25:34 #58 FEB 27 Those who overcome will sit with My Son on His throne. Revelation 3:21 #119 APR 29 My everlasting joy and gladness will drive all sorrow and mourning away. Isaiah 51:11 #37 FEB 6 I have sealed you with My Spirit to guarantee your coming inheritance. Ephesians 1:13-14 #162 JUN 11 I have anointed you with My Spirit as a down payment of what is yet to come. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 #241 AUG 29 You can celebrate because your name is written in heaven. Luke 10:20 #210 JUL 29 You are My children now, and you will be just like Jesus when He appears. 1 John 3:2 #303 OCT 30 I am giving you a kingdom that can never be shaken. Hebrews 12:28 #242 AUG 30 There is a special room in My house prepared just for you. John 14:2 #333 NOV 29 An everlasting city awaits you, for I am not ashamed to be called your God. Hebrews 11:16 #331 NOV 27 I will be your light and you shall reign with Me forever. Revelation 22:5 #180 JUN 29 There is a crown of righteousness waiting for everyone who loves My Son. 2 Timothy 4:8 #178 JUN 22 The world and its passions will disappear, but those who do My will shall live forever. 1 John 2:17 #179 JUN 28 I will rescue you from evil and safely deliver you into My kingdom. 2 Timothy 4:18 #188 JUL 7 My love for you will last forever. Jeremiah 31:3 #147 MAY 27 Those who overcome will eat from the tree of life in paradise. Revelation 2:7 #195 JUL 14 I will shepherd My inheritance and carry them forever. Psalm 28:9 #149 MAY 29 Those who are pure in heart will see My face. Matthew 5:8 #332 NOV 28 The eternal glory that is in store for you far surpasses your present troubles. 2 Corinthians 4:17 #211 JULY 30 One day, you will see My face and My name will be on your forehead. Revelation 22:4 #269 SEP 26 When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will be with you. Psalm 23:4 #57 FEB 26 When your body fails, you have an eternal home waiting for you. 2 Corinthians 5:1 #304 OCT 31 I promise to give a crown of life to all who love Me despite their trials. James 1:12 #272 SEP 29 You have an everlasting inheritance reserved in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1:3-4 #87 MAR 28 An eternal crown awaits you at the finish line, so keep running your race. 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 #363 DEC 29 When death is swallowed up, I will wipe away every tear from your face. Isaiah 25:8 #29 JAN 29 When Jesus appears, you will receive a crown of glory that will never dim. 1 Peter 5:4 #89 MAR 30 It is precious for Me to see My faithful ones come home. Psalm 116:15 #151 MAY 31 You can rest in My promise of eternal life, for I cannot lie. Titus 1:2 #30 JAN 30 At the end of the age, My righteous ones will shine like the sun in My kingdom. Matthew 13:43 #243 AUG 31 You can look forward to the new heaven and earth that I have promised. 2 Peter 3:13 #364 DEC 30 I will guide you to the very end, for I will be your God forever. Psalm 48:14 "

Now to  PRAY these PROMISES like #89 Psalm 116:15 (love the paraphrase)
Lord, Your Word says "It is precious to You to see Your faithful ones come home" just as we find it ever so precious and hope for this:
"The hope of eternal life living in the presence of a loving God and Father is our destiny. It is our birthright because of the finished work of Jesus Christ. We do not have to fear death because we have this hope. May today's promise bring comfort to us for those who we have lost and peace to us to know that it is a precious time in the sight of our God when we will finally be home." 365

This indeed is the hope in our hearts for those living 
and for those who have gone before us

that

"all the days of their lives are written in Your special book"

of life now and eternally

in Jesus' name

I wanted to post a new video this week with More Promises but this is enough PROMISES for now


I also came across a wonderful blog that does this daily for prodigals and another NIV Bible devotional with "Once a Day" Bible Promises, which I totally love and am using instead of a different one I mentioned when I started this 40 day journey of PRAYING PROMISES for PRODIGALS and "Drawing the Circle" around them ... as I pray and declare these promises from God's Word for them and myself. 
[Kindle is the best deal for this!]
Anyways here's part of a sample of a recent one from my new BIBLE Promises ... without their inspiring devotional, nor the Bible reading, just the reference: 

GOD PROVIDES A SOLUTION FOR HARRIED SAINTS   Isaiah 30:18 GOD’S PROMISE TO ME  • Return to me, wait for me and I will deliver you.  • You will find strength when you trust me.  MY PRAYER TO GOD  Lord, You are sovereign and holy. Forgive me for acting as though I am in charge of my own life and for doing unholy things. I will turn to You and wait for You.

10

Session 2 "DREAM BIG" Day 10 "Crazy Faith"
(wondering if this is like Francis Chan's "Crazy Love")

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"Too often we pray timid prayers or prayers that we ourselves could answer! Don’t be afraid to pray bold prayers. After all, God is the one who invites us to approach His throne of grace with confidence. Prayer is the difference between self-confidence and holy confidence! And holy confidence isn’t afraid of asking God to do the impossible!" Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

Luke 18:5 NLT
KEY TAKEAWAY

"Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

9

Session 2 "DREAM BIG"  Day 9 "Dream Factory"

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"Never underestimate the power of a single prayer." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

2 Corinthians 10:5

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

8

Session 2 "DREAM BIG" Day 8 "One God-Idea"
{for some reason this came in the email for Day 5, but actually belongs with this}

Job 12:8

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt
Key Takeaway

"One God-idea is worth more than a thousand good ideas."  Mark Batterson,Draw the Circle

 
   
{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

7

Session 1-Day 7 "Put on Waders"

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

" If you want to see God move, make a move."  Mark Batterson, Draw the Cirle

Mark 16:20 (KJV)
{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}
Move mountains obstructing Prodigals from knowing and accepting Jesus as Lord and their need for our Savior

6

Session 1-Day 6 "Shameless Audacity"

"... Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. And, I might add, keep circling!" Mark Batterson

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"The greatest tragedy in life is the prayers that go unanswered simply because they go unasked." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

Luke 11:8
{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

5

Session 1-Day 5 "Write It Down"
{reposted the image that was here to the right upcoming Day}
40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"The shortest pencil is the longer than the longest memory"

Habakkuk 2:2

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

The Hope of Eternal Life

The Hope of Eternal Life from 365 Promises Father Heart
certainly Promises for all Prodigals
keep on Praying

4

Session 1-Day 4 "Don't Pray Away"

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"Sometimes God delivers us from our problems; sometimes God delivers us through our problems." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

John 9:1-5

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}

3

Session 1-Day 3

"Amazing Things"

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"If we give more of ourselves to God, God will give more of Himself to us." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}
Praying for Amazing Things for our Prodigals
Joshua 3:5

2

Session 1-Day 2 "Established by God"

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"God is great not just because nothing is too big for Him; God is also great because nothing is too small." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

Proverbs 16:9 {all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}
(these 7 were saved, and did not publish on SONday-good thing I checked)

1

Session 1-Day 1 "Get Ready"

40-Day Challenge Daily Prayer Prompt

"If you pray to God regularly, irregular things will happen on a regular basis." Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle

Acts 10:2

{all posts are done on SONday but posted on their proper day}
(these 7 were saved, and did not publish on SONday-good thing I checked)

PRAYING 40 DAYS GOD'S PROMISES for PRODIGALS

I debated since the beginning of 2018 how I might spend and prepare for the next preliminary time before Holy Week and Resurrection SONday, commonly known by many as 'Lent' (a 40 day time not including Sundays, set aside for introspection, repentance, and fasting observed by the Roman Catholics, Lutherans, and some other groups - however, lately it's been shown to also have pagan origins). Overlooking this, I see the connection of 40 days of Jesus in the wilderness as a form of preparation for His ministry, enough reason for me to choose to set aside the weeks preceding the Resurrection Celebration of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and prepare my own heart and reflect with a set focus on Jesus and His sacrifice that redeems me from a life separated from God, when He chose to come to earth to pay the price for my sin (and yours - every one of us, whether we acknowledge Him or not).

With all that said ... I have spent quite some time looking and choosing what I would do during my time set aside. So many choices have been made available and I have been drawn to "praying" ... so originally, quite some time ago, I signed up for "Draw the Circle - 40 Day Prayer Challenge", which starts Weds., followed by another "praying" one that came to my attention right after that ... "Praying the Promises of the Cross" - I stopped all my YouVersion reading plans since the beginning of Feb. in order to specifically decide my 40 day time (and more, since I began before today - Ash Wednesday, known as the beginning of Lent). 

In the beginning of 2018, I also chose a One Year devotional "Praying the Promises of God" and a "Prayer Journey Bible" so as you can see God has been directing my steps and putting this time altogether to truly spend the next 6 weeks in "prayer". As I peeked ahead into these books and direction, I noticed that the 40 day prayer challenge claims right at the top that this is going to change my life ... and my hope is that the change in me will help change the lives of the "prodigals" and others around my life that iBelieve that 2018 is their year to come to the knowledge and saving grace of salvation in Jesus Christ. I began "to pray about what to pray about" as suggested in the intro and my heart/tears flooded with the "prodigals and the lost". My heart was broken before our LORD as I knew this was it. Although on a different blog, I had declared 2012 my year for "praying for prodigals" and followed another book for 13 weeks of prayer with 3 other sisters in Christ and of the heart, I strongly felt that I need to press in once again and focus on these dear loved ones and not just pray for prodigals or pray God's promises, but I will be ...

 PRAYING

PROMISES

4

PRODIGALS

for

40 DAYS+

(maybe it will continue all year until there is breakthrough)

but

I

BELIEVE

2018

is the year!!!

so

I

will

PRAY

as I Draw the Circle

around me

first

and then

 around

PRODIGALS

in my heart and mind daily

BELIEVING

GOD'S PROMISES

with

"YES"

and

"AMEN"

2 Corinthians 1:20

with a

LOVE that REMAINS

1 Corinthians 13

I can't promise that I will continue to blog or set up blogs for all 40 days yet I felt I should be accountable to let you all know my plan ... I use my SONdays (not counted in the Lent 40 days) to blog, catch up on mail and my You Version plans already in progress - some for the full year so I may pop in online, otherwise I am offline (my tech fast) ... by the way, we all are or have been "prodigals"! May you all feel God's LOVE this special day as you share His love with your loved ones, be blessed and filled with the aMazing Grace and Love of Jesus!
  [image credit: Dayspring]
my Valentine and prayer for you your prodigals and loved ones

(reminder that I covet your prayers for Thurs. noon medical hospital procedure)
THY WILL BE DONE