10 Days of prayer. Day 9- Words.

So tonight at my small group, I said somethings via twitter that I should not have. I put little to no thought into it and really hurt some people. I regret this very much. The kicker was the fact that our topic for the night was "watching your tongue. " We were going to discuss James chapter 3 which talks all about how words carry so much weight. I was able to clear everything up with my group, send but still feel pretty crappy about it. Hence the prayer that follows.

Dear Lord,
I have a big issue with watching my words, and also stopping to think about how my words will affect those around me. I just want to pray that I can learn alot from the book of James and really apply it to my life. I also want to thank you that my group was able to teach me alot tonight. I want to pray for strength and guidance so I can fix this issue Lord in a way that pleases you. You have brought me this far Lord and I have no doubt that you can help me the rest of the way as well.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

10 Days of prayer. Day 8- Zac.

For a bit of back story on this whole relationship see my discipleship post.

Dear Lord,
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for Zac. The man has become one of my bestfriends and one of my biggest influences. You are able to teach me so much through him that I can't get from other places. I am driven to do better and be better because of him Lord and that's something I needed desperately. Not only that Lord, I have gained such a good friend as well. I am able to share laughs and pain, hope and sadness, and most importantly, love and growth. Thank you again for Zac, and thank you for the wisdom I have gained that make me who I am today.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

10 Days of prayer. Day 7- Patience.

Dear Lord,
I am by far one of the most impatient people I have ever seen. I for the life of me cannot wait on anything, I also snap at people at the drop of a hat. Keeping my cool isn't the easiest thing for me. The worst part is that I don't even see that what I'm doing is wrong or its not justified till well after I've done wrong. I just want to pray against that right now Lord. I pray that you will give me the strength to be more patient and give me the strength to be kinder as well. Help me to not snap at people (who may or may not deserve it) when I'm frustrated and impatient. Thank you for knowing my flaws and loving me anyway.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

10 Days of prayer. Day 6- Repair.

Dear Lord,
I want to thank you so much for being able to take a crappy situation and turn it around. I also want to thank you for caring enough to do so. I was hurting pretty bad yesterday, and I was really angry about alot of things, so even though I didn't want too, I sat down and confessed my anger and my sadness and you took all that away from me. You allowed me to see that I wasn't as right as I thought I was and you humbled me. That means alot, and I just can't say thank you enough. I you are a God who can take what is broken or messed up and fix it. Thank you so much.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

10 Days of prayer. Day 5- Tired.

Dear Lord,
Today I'm tired. I'm not in it emotionally or physically, and to be honest, I don't want to pray. I don't want to talk to you or anyone right now. I'm tired of this nonsense I have to deal with at my house. I'm tired of feeling like I did something wrong when I know I didn't. Take this away Lord, please. I pray that you will bring a new day and make it better than it is now.
Amen.

10 Days of prayer. Day 4- Transparency.

During my life I have spent alot of time trying to hold my emotions and thoughts inside so people couldn't see how I was really feeling. Opening up to people has been a huge struggle for me up until recently. Even now I'm not as open as I wish I was, which is why this is a prayer of mine.

Dear Lord,
I want to pray for openness. So many of the problems I face can be fixed with the help of others but so often, I simply can't bring myself to be open and broken with those who are trying to help. I just want more transparency with my mentors and friends. This is not a simple task, and it'll involve alot of effort and a bit of pain, but I have faith that you will guide me through it all. Thank you for leading me and for molding me to be who you want me to be.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

10 Days of prayer. Day 3- Community.

For the past little bit, I have been extremely fortunate when it comes to the people I've been surrounded by. The Lord has given me such great friends with whom I can confide in and growing my faith with. This is by far one of the things I am most thankful for in life.
Dear Lord,
I have always had issues with conformity. It has been a struggle since that fateful day I entered school when was six. I have always wanted to be popular and well liked, but and it seems that at times, I will do anything to accomplish that. I have sacrificed my faith, my friends, and and often my morales. Ever since you have blessed me with this wonderful group of believers, that past issues has become significantly less prominent in my daily life. Life is truly more enjoyable because of that. I can finally be myself; the person I have always wanted to be, and but never had the strength to be. This is a blessing that I can't even describe with words. I am outrageously thankful for it Lord. You knew that I needed true friends and you supplied. Thank you so much for my small group, the band guys, all the North Broadway guys,  and of course, all the people at Shomo Group. They are all doing wonderful things or you, as well as for me. Thank you for community.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amem.