• Thursday, May 21, 2009 - S.H.M.I.L.Y. for 30 days of prayer...
Showing our husbands how much we love them can also come in ways they may not see or even be aware of...
Covering your husband in prayer is so important, and regardless of where your marriage is right now (great, okay, or falling apart)... this event is to simply make sure that your man is being prayed for every day for a month... regardless of how YOU feel. (And might I add, that if things are really bad, that this is a great time to do this! When my marriage was falling apart and my husband and I were ready to divorce, I came across this book, and it not only changed my marriage... but it changed me as well!)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie OMartian. (You can use the "older" version as well.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Read a chapter a day, which includes a prayer. (Even if you've read this book before, you can just do the prayers and skip the reading... the point is for you to PRAY!)
FYI: I will be making daily posts on my blog (and facebook too). You don't have to discuss anything (and no "spouse bashing" will be allowed) but can share if you'd like. You can also leave links to your blog post for each day (that pertains to the topic). Please spread the word to others and join the event! Click the following link to sign up through facebook and see how many women are joining... S.H.M.I.L.Y. for 30 days of prayer... There is also a discussion page on the SHMILY Time "fan page" on facebook. Please sign up there for more discussion with other women if you'd like!
THE POINT: To get wives praying for their husbands... that's it! Doesn't matter what the background, denomination, or current state your life is in... Let's get those hubbies covered in prayer and stand back and expect great things to happen to them, our marriages, and even ourselves as we petition God on their behalf!
SPECIAL NOTE: We've had not only married women sign up for this event, but also divorced, separated, widowed and single women wanting to pray for their husband to be!
I will dig out this book and try and follow along, but I don't have and don't want a facebook account! :o( It is just sad to miss out on the accountability side.
In other news..... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I just found your comment back to my question about the Baby Ticker! Whoo Hoo! Can't wait to see tummy pics! Hope you are feeling well Amy. - Deedee
You can check in here... I will post what I can, but I just wanted to send out a reminder to the gals on what day we were on... I will try my best to mention it here as well. I'm not sure if there will be any discussion on facebook or not... the point is just to have women praying! Glad you'll be joining us!
I read this book years ago and even drafted up prayers on paper for my hubby and for my children. This is a great book! Unfortunately, I have NO idea where that book is now. We've gone through several moves since that time. So I can't read the book along with you.
Take care,
Karen
http://truthngraceblog.blogspot.com/
Karen, there are some women who don't have books... I will be posting about the topic of prayer each day, so if you'd like, you could join us that way!
I have been praying for my husband using The Power of a Praying Wife as a guide for many years. It will be fun to share this with other women ~ I'm looking forward to it! :)
My husband and I had been having trouble getting into arguments easily when he would come home for a visit. ( He drives semi) This weekend, he came home, wee didn't fight or have one argument. Thank you Lord.
and a woman seeking the Lord's Will (daily), a wife (striving to keep the romance alive), a "Smamma" (Step- mother) of one and a homeschooling mom of seven (I was never going to have children), who starts every day over (after messing SOME thing up the day before), knowing God's grace is overflowing (just like my laundry), and so thankful He's blessed me more than I'll ever deserve.
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•Friday, May 22, 2009 - Hiya!
In other news..... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I just found your comment back to my question about the Baby Ticker! Whoo Hoo! Can't wait to see tummy pics! Hope you are feeling well Amy. - Deedee