A Collection of Prayers...

...on becoming a Proverbs 31 woman, a wife of noble character.

Nov 18th, 2009

Isaiah 54:5-6
"For your maker is your husband. The Lord Almighty is His name- the Holy one of Israel is your redeemer; He is called the God of all the Earth. The Lord will call you back, as if you were a wife deserted in spirit- only to be rejected," says God.

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for choosing me to be your bride. To be a noble means to be dignified and gracious. Please help me become a wife of noble character. Help me to bring glory and honor to You in all that I do.
Your undeserving Bride,
-C

November 19th, 2009

Henri Nouwen said: "Discipline is the human effort to create space in which God can be generous and give us what we need."

Dear Lord,
I hereby commit myself to give you all the days of my life. I believe that you are a rewarder of those who diligently seek you. I have my heart set on seeking you, and you alone. I believe, by faith, that one of rewards you will grant me is wisdom and the ability to conduct the affairs of my day with great efficiency so that my time alone with you will in no way diminish my effectiveness, but will in fact increase it.
The Proverbs 31 husband could have full confidence in his wife because she had full confidence in You. Confidence in a relationship come from investing time in that relationship. Help me to have full confidence in you. I place so many things before you, Lord. I delude myself into thinking that I am too busy or that I can skip time with you and still keep "on track." Oh, how wrong I am! Even the devine Son of Go took time to pray to You. Help me to do the same.
-C

November 20th, 2009

Psalm 119:9-11, 15-16
"How can a young woman keep her way pure?
By living according to your word.
I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you...
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."

Dear Heavenly Father,
If I am serious about becoming a capable, dignified, virtuous woman of noble character, then I need to do more than casually read Your word. I need to meditate on it so that it seeps deep into every fiber of my being. Teach me the art of meditation. Too often I looked at my time with you as another box to check on the never ending 'to-do' list. But You are the ultimate teacher! Help me learn from you!
Lord, it is not easy to stay pure in this dark world, You and I both know that. I live in a world where modesty is a foreign idea and staying pure in looked down upon. Please, give me the strength to endure it. Help me to protect myself and my brothers. Even if it is the path less taken, please give me the strength to take it.
-C

November 23rd, 2009

Philippians 4:4-7
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Dear Lord,
There is nothing noble or dignified about a complaining women. The best gift that I can give myself and others around me is an optimistic attitude. There is truly good in everything and everyone, if I choose to see it. I need to be "transformed by the renewal of [my] mind." (Romans 12:1) My mind is a primary battlefield of Satan's attacks. I need to renew my mind with a postive attitude in ALL that I do. From now on, I choose to focus on the positive, especially the truth of Your Word; therefore my life is filled with positive outcomes.
Help me to rejoice in all things! Let me find joy and peace in you and you alone,
-C