This is the day that the Lord has made. I praise my Lord for this special day. There has never been such a day as this and there never will be again.<P>Lord we bow our heads in adoration of Your mighty power and great love for us. How is it that You come to care so much for us, Lord. There is no such love as Yours. Lord, You know the hairs on our head. You know our hearts. Lord, you test us and encourage us. Lord, You correct us but You do not destroy us. Lord, Yor correction is done with love. It causes us to want to please You not to be discouraged. Lord, we come before you and we ask You to forgive us of our sins......<P>Father, we know that You forgive us of our sins, not because of our repentance but because of Jesus obedience unto You and the cross. Lord, we could not come near to You, so You came to us and provided a way tht You can be in union with us. Lord do we appreciate this gift? Lord, touch our hearts in such a way as to show us the magnitude of this great gift of love. It is impossiblle for us to fully understand its magnitude. Lord, show us, instill in us Your Spirit so that we may share in the mind of Christ. <P>Change us to become more and more like Christ each day. Lord, teach us Your precepts, show us how to love others according to Your great love. Lord, give us a heart after Your heart. Lord, we need You. Put in our hearts a thirst for You; for Your words; for obedience to You; a thirst to know You as we have never done before. Lord speak truth, Your truth to our hearts.<P>Father we come to ask You because You call us to ask. Lord by asking we demonstrate how much we need You, how much we believe You can answer our prayers. Lord we trust You to give us the desires of our hearts. Lord when we come to ask You, let our desire to be Your desire for our lives. Let us ask Youto show us Your plan for our lives. Lord let us thirst to obey and worship You.Let our praises ring out each morning and fill the night time. Lord let us receive Your hopes and plans for us.<P>Father we lift up our spouses to You. Oh, Lord You love them more then we do. As we cry to watch them struggle and over their lostness it is nothing like the rivers You are srying for them. Lord, You are more burdened for our h's then we could ever imagine being. Lord, Your love is so great for them. Lord, the truth is we feel they have betrayed us and hurt us and abandoned us. But in truth they have done these things to You. Lord, we weep with You for our loved ones.<P>Lord we pray for these husbands who are lost and walking around in the fog. <P>Out h's love the Lord their God with all their hearts and with all their souls and with all their mind. This is the first and greatest commandment and they delight in keeping it. Matt 22:37-38<P>And this is our prayer, that our H's abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that they may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. Phil 1: 9-10<P>Father we implore and claim our husbands on Christ's behalf. Our husbands are reconciled to God. God made Him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for them, so that in Him, our h's might become the righteousness of God. 2 Cor 5:20-21<P>:Lord our husband's are taking every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Cor 10:5<P>Whether you turn to the right or to the left our dear husbands, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21<P>Wives and h's will defile their idols overlaid with silver and their images covered with gold; We will throw them away like a menstrual cloth and say to them, "away with you." Isaiah 3:33<P>For the word of God that our h's read and hear is living and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates them even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of their hearts'. Hebrews 4:12<P>Let each of us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for Jesus who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23<P>Jesus has said to our h's "I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and he lives and believes in Jesus and will never die. John 11:25-26<P>Now dear husbands choose life, so that you and your wife and children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life, dear husbands, and He will give you many years in the land He swore to give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Deuteronomy 19b-20<P>The Lord Himself goes befores us, and will be with us; He will never leave us nor forsake us. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged. Dt 30:8<P>Father protect our husbands from the persuasive words of the adulterer that lead them astray. Protect them from their smooth talk that seduces them. Protect them from their lips that drip honey, ahd her speech that is smoother than oil. Confound and expose all other women for in the end she is bitter than gall, sharp as a double edged sword. Her steps lead to the grave. She gives no thought to the way of life she lives; her paths are crooked, but she knows it not. <P>"I the Lord do not change." Return to me and I will return to you." says the Lord, Almighty Malachi 3:6, 7b<P>Now let us all be confident of this, "That He who began a good work in us and in our marriages will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ." <P>Father these scriptures we lift up to you and claim for our husbands and ourselves. <BR>Lord let noone separate what You have joined together. .. For this reason a husband will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.. However, the husband also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Eph 5:22, 25, 28-29, 33-<P>Father we thank You for this opportunity to come before you and lift our beloved husbands to You, knowing that they are safe in Your hands. That they will not change in many ways, but that You will move in them to change in ways we never imagined and immeasurably more than we ever asked. Let us keep them in Your hands, refusing to take them and try to do with our own hands, Your job. Father we know that You are the only one that can change hearts. Father let us not take our husbands, marriagses back and give you the space and the time to work according to Your perfect will for our marriages and our husbands.<P>Lord there are many requests this week. Lord we come to you and lift our sisters up to You. Lord I ask for You to give each and everyone of them special blessings. Lord let them feel and see Your work. Lift the shade from the darkness for just a moment, Lord, so that they may be encouraged by You.<P>Let us continue to encourage each other. Lord, help us to be sensitive to the needs we each express. Let us not condemn but to lighten each others loads. Lord we praise You for this fellowship that we have in Your name. We praise You for bringing together each and every lady and the men that visit too. Lord thank You for them. Lord You have made each one of us unique and a part of Your whole. Ley us work together.<P>Father I lift up <P>scared and lonely- Father give her h clarity that he belongs to his wife and let him seek her . Lord give s & l the courage and strength to seek You for encouragement. Lord show her how to thank you for her h. Soften her h's heart toward Your word and will for his life.<P>for lizzie- Lord provide a mentor for her h. Lord reveal who this is, You have already provided this, and we praise You. Thank you that this man is wise in Your wisdom and minsters to her h according to Your will.<P>Lordfor carol14- We praise You for themovement in her h's heart. Lord we pray that Your will for those emails. Let them express Your wishes, let it surprize even her h. Lord, provide the best counselor suited to their needs and willing to listen to You for guidance. Lord, show Carool when to speak and when to be quiet in You. <P>for trapped mom- Lord, Put Jesus in her daughter's heart and let her be bold in telling others about this love in her heart. :Lord let this mom give her daughter encouragement and lots of hugs and kisses this week.<P>for lonesome heart- Increase her faith and thirst for more of You this week. Sare Your wisdom and strength with her. Lord, help her to shift the burden she carries to You, for Your yoke is light.<P>for Karenns-Lord give this mother special love and attention this week. Lord You kow the burden she carries. Lord You know her grieving heart. Protect her health and give this baby health according to Your perfect will. Lord let this hild be a blessing for all who she her. Lord protect this family and draw them closer toegether and to You.<P>for Sue- Lord increase Sue's faith and hope in You. Lord give her insight and understanding of Your purposes and directions for obedience in You. Lord give her peace as she seeks your wisdom this week. Lord give her a safe journey back . Lord open her h's eyes to Your love for him and Your plans for Him. Cause him to seek You with all his heart. Lord let his seek to love his wife ccording to Your purposes and ways. Lord let him look to You for direction.<P>for QueenB- Lord we pray that Your will be done in the job interviews for her h. encourae her today to seek You in her heart.<P>for waiting 4ever- Lord let her hear Your still small voice. Lord, let her know what to do about moving out. Work in her husband to desire his wife and her presence in the house. Bring Godly men to mentor her h.<BR>for siftedlikewheat-Lord put a hedge of protection around her against all temptation with the om and for listening to the intrusive thoughts. ender the intrusive thoughts powerless in her life. Lord, let Your voice resound above all others in her ears.<P>dor AW- father we claim david from the enemy and ask that You hedge Him in with Your love and Spirit. Draw him unto You. Lord let him go to church with aw. Lord let him be repulsed by the idea of drinking. Lord, let him love his wife as You love her. Lord let aw draw nearer to You.<P>for Taj- Father we praise You for causing us to be burdened to pray for her unspoken needs. We give You praise for the movement in this area. Lord, we praise You for her new prayer partner. Lord Protect this marriage from the onslaught of the enemy, let them resist it, by jesus blood. <P>For Lor, continue to protect this healing marriage. In rich their love for each other according to Your riches.<P> for citygirl-What You have joined together let no man or women separate. Lord increase her faith and trust in You. Bind all separation and divorce. Loose a restored marriage for this couple.<P>for oneday- Hold her warmly and closely during this time of mourning. Lord move in her husband's heart to be of support for her not a hinderance. Let them both be sustained my Your hand. Lord let Your love warm her and course through her sul this week.<P>for qu78- Oh Lord, open this woman's eyes to You and Your will for her life. Expose and confound the truth about this other man. Lord this is an ordained servant of Yours. Lord, let not the enemy have his way in this mane. Lord, let him not fall into ruin but let his hear Your vocie and come back into relationship with You. Lord let him not cause qu to stumble any more. Let her not be taken down into death with him if he refuses to come to You. Lord lift her head above the fog and reveal truth to her. Change her heart to be obedient unto Your word and truth. Lord, cause her to desire and love her own husband. Lord encourage her in Your loving way and with Your grace.<P>for gsd- Lord, increase this one's faith and trust in You, the mighty God. Lord let her seek You with all her heart. Give her dioscernment for her situation.<P>for Mrs O- Give her a heart to seek You with all her heart. Lord help her to know a deeper walk with You.<P>for cheermommy- Also give her a heart after your own. Help her to know Your plans and to be open to You in all things.<P>for emptynomore- We praise You for continuing to restore tis marriage. Lord reveal Your plan and hopes for them. Lord bring others to support them and their relationship. <P>for babydoll- Lord let her thirst to know You and to love You with all her heart. Lord help her to know Your plans for her.<P>for kd 31700- provide for her most urgent needs and bring her others to encourage her.<P>for truthntrust. Lord help her to hear Your voice and to continue to encourage others.<P>for willy. Lord we thank You for bringing him to our group and for working through him to offer encouragement for those that You have showed him. Lord continue to heal his marriage and grow in them the relationship and love that Your desire for them.<P>Lord, I know there others that need Your love and encouragement. Lord I pray that they will let Your love and grace come into their lives. <P>Lord I pray for my roommate from college, carol that you will be present in the operating room on Thursday and let Your hands guide the surgeons. Lord let the testimony I shared with her about Your work in my life, be alive with Your truth and love. Work in her to bring her to Jesus Christ.<P>For lisa another friend, who called and expressed a desire to be obedient to God and to give up her internet affairs and to seek You Lord. Lord protect her with Your loving arms from the enemy who will seek to temp her during this time. Show her Your truth and Lord let her receive You back into her heart. Lord let her anger toward You be dispelled and let Your Spirit break through her wounded spirit and to seek You with all her ehart and soul. Let her come to Godly repentence and forgiveness. Lord let her seek You and a church Bible study where she can find support and love in Jesus. Lord call her husband to a saving relationship with Jesus. Lord, let him be changed to work also in this relationship.<P>Lord, I think You for humbling me and breaking down further the strongholds in my life. Lord, give me a heart for You and to return to seeking You with all my heart. Lord, let my search be authentic and genuine. Lord let me long and thirst for a deeper relationship with You, simply because I long to be close to my Father. Lord create in my h a heart desire to know You again. Lord, lift the blinders from his eyes and bring ministering angels and Godly men to reclaim his heart for Jesus. Lord, bring Godly women and men to show the truth of Jesus Christ to the ow. Lord show her that she is being kept from having Your best for her. Cause her brother who knows Jesus to seek out the truth of her relationship with my h and cause him to know that j's wife is standing in the truth of Jesus for her h. Let the neighbors that know You Lord, seek to pray and to minister to my h. Lord let Your will be done.<P><BR>Father in Your mighty name I lift these requests to You. Lord I do believe that You are more than capable to answer these requests and You are just waiting to be asked. Lord we ask because we do believe in Your name and the power of Your words. We believe in Jesus. We love because You first loved us. <P>We praise You for Your are worthy of our praise just because You are. Oh Lord, I thank You with deep gratitude for Your word in Jesus.I thank You with deep graditude for the woemn who love You and come to encourage each other here. I thank You for those that share their insights that You use all of us to help us to know You in a more vivid manner. Lord I praise You because we can stand on Your promises. We know You cause all things to work for our good. We know that You remain faithful when we are not. We thank You for waiting for us each day to open our hearts to You. Let us raise in the morning singing praises to Your glory and name and asking You to lead the way for our day, tomorrow. Lord let us tell others of Your great love, simply by the way we live. Cause others to wonder about this great love and peace we exuce in You. In Jesus most precious name we give You the glory and ask, Amen<BR><p>[This message has been edited by hw (edited October 10, 2000).]

<B>THERE IS POWER IN THE SPOKEN WORD OF GOD!</B><P>AMEN and AMEN dear sister!!! Praying the Word over our husbands will not return void, God promises us that. I praise Him for all these glorious promises, and give all honor and glory to Him. Thank you Jesus, thank you!!<P>Fantastic prayer hw - I'm saving this one to pray again and again. Thank you so much for your heartfelt prayers!!<P>Love ya,<BR>AW

aw,<P>So good to hear from You my dear friend. I have really missed your wisdom and input. Thank you for praying in agreement. When two or more pray the prayers are amlified in His ear. He hears us and longs to give us the desire of our hearts. <P>I pray you are doing well.<P>

I'm praying in agreement with you dear sister! Each of us praying wives are the overcomers, and Satan has no chance. We have the power by the blood of the Lamb to take back what the enemy has stolen and demand he repay for what he stole. Thank You Jesus!<P>I'm doing much better now that I'm finally over the cold and flu I had. David was home for over a month but had to go back to CA last week. He is supposed to be home tomorrow or Thurs. <P>It sure feels good to be able to pray with you all!!!!<P>Here's a link for some good prayer sites: <A HREF="http://home.earthlink.net/~bobillet/index.html" TARGET=_blank>http://home.earthlink.net/~bobillet/index.html</A> <BR><p>[This message has been edited by Alcoholic's Wife (edited October 10, 2000).]