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Pray A While For Me

Today was a day I took time to pause! Without the promise of tomorrow how can any of us afford to be complacent? 

 Take time to love on someone less fortunate than you! 
Take time to give back to someone in need. 
Never forget that had it not been for the Grace of God, you too would be without! 

          Everything we have is because of His blessings! The people we cross paths with every day, He knew we would interact with them..... It's important that we not miss an opportunity to smile or speak.

I had the chance to share my testimony this summer on a Missions trip my husband and I Co-Chaperoned. During that morning devotion, I was so heavily burdened and emotionally fought my way through speaking. I knew what I had to share was relevant. I firmly believe the trials I faced and battles I fought are scars that could help students! 

 It was then, in that moment that I realized how I am where I am today.... 

 I should not be a Pastor's Wife! That wasn't where my Family Tree intended me to be.....

 So many times growing up I was told,
                          "No matter how hard I try, I was already a drug addict and alcoholic!" 

 Just because my Dad, most of his siblings, my grandfather and many more chose that lifestyle! I felt alone and worthless! So many nights I spent praying to God I would have more and mean more to someone, some day! Determination to completely uproot the damaged, partially dead tree drove me to today....... Like a tree struck by lightning and split all the way to the roots.... That was my destiny. 

 Until the day I decided to take the one small seed that could be replanted and nourished. 

My husbands Nana & Aunt Becky have shared with me on more than one occasion that their Mother (whom we affectionately call "Gran-Gran") prayed fervent prayers over Michael's spouse! 

 She prayed for protection, love of ministry, support of ministry, virtue and I'm sure more! 

 I never got to meet Gran-Gran but if I could, I would fall at her feet and thank her for covering me every day! I would hug her and not let go because those prayers kept me from a life of bondage! 

 Those prayers kept me from being an alcoholic! 
     They kept me from using drugs! 
          They kept me from disrespecting my body! 
               They kept me from being sold for drugs! 
                   They kept me when threats came from Prisoners my Dad owed money! 
                       They kept me from more than I could ever tell!

There is an overwhelming feeling of Joy that floods my soul when I think of all He's done for me!! Don't think twice when it comes to prayer! There is no prayer so insignificant that we should not speak it. 

 Intentional prayers over the future of your Children include other people who you have not yet met. Those prayers cover people that you may never meet! Continue to pray, one day a branch will be added to your Family Tree because of them!
I am where I am today because of prayer! 

 Thank You Gran-Gran!


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