Since 07-07-07, I have had monthly and annual days of prayer.
My monthly prayer days are
January 1st, 01-01
February 2nd, 02-02
March 3rd, 03-03
etc...
These are the first dates I mark on a new calendar each year.
On these days, I simplify my schedule as much as possible to allow for more time to pray with simple meals, no laundry or extra household chores (I try to do a little extra tidying the day before to make the house a especially inviting.), and no unnecessary appointments. I give my children lighter, more independent school work; and encourage them to play quietly or have their own special time with the Lord when they finish their assignments.
My annual prayer days have fallen on
07-07-07
08-08-08
09-09-09
10-10-10-
11-11-11
and that brings me to this year... 12-12-12.
On these special days, I clear my calendar completely and spend the entire day alone with the Lord reading, praying, and listening.
Through the challenges posted here, I hope to give you a taste of why these days for prayer are my favorite of the year.
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2013 Up-date
As the years go by, I find I am more addicted to seeking the LORD. The longer I know Him, the more in awe I am at the endless depths of His word and His character. The more I seek, the more I find and the faster the hours fly.
I've started scheduling two prayer days a month, the days mentioned above (01-01, etc.) and also the 13th of every month (for 2013; next year the 14th for 2014). I rented a small apartment at the shore to pray this year, and I took my mother with me. It was a wonderful experience, but I confess, I missed being absolutely alone with the LORD. I am inviting a group of ladies to join me for a full week away to seek the LORD during 2014; but this year, I will also guard one day at home, 24 sacred hours, for just Him and me.
My monthly prayer days are
January 1st, 01-01
February 2nd, 02-02
March 3rd, 03-03
etc...
These are the first dates I mark on a new calendar each year.
On these days, I simplify my schedule as much as possible to allow for more time to pray with simple meals, no laundry or extra household chores (I try to do a little extra tidying the day before to make the house a especially inviting.), and no unnecessary appointments. I give my children lighter, more independent school work; and encourage them to play quietly or have their own special time with the Lord when they finish their assignments.
My annual prayer days have fallen on
07-07-07
08-08-08
09-09-09
10-10-10-
11-11-11
and that brings me to this year... 12-12-12.
On these special days, I clear my calendar completely and spend the entire day alone with the Lord reading, praying, and listening.
Through the challenges posted here, I hope to give you a taste of why these days for prayer are my favorite of the year.
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2013 Up-date
As the years go by, I find I am more addicted to seeking the LORD. The longer I know Him, the more in awe I am at the endless depths of His word and His character. The more I seek, the more I find and the faster the hours fly.
I've started scheduling two prayer days a month, the days mentioned above (01-01, etc.) and also the 13th of every month (for 2013; next year the 14th for 2014). I rented a small apartment at the shore to pray this year, and I took my mother with me. It was a wonderful experience, but I confess, I missed being absolutely alone with the LORD. I am inviting a group of ladies to join me for a full week away to seek the LORD during 2014; but this year, I will also guard one day at home, 24 sacred hours, for just Him and me.
