A Prayer for You by Becky Dietz

Father,
I'm asking you to bless us, Your pastors' wives.  You know each of our needs.  Some of us are just starting out as pastor's wives, some are pouring into those around them, some are wounded warriors, some are blossoming and growing, some are in full retreat.  You know each of us by name and our deepest needs.  BREATHE LIFE into us.  Fill us with Your mercy, Your grace, Your love, Your hope.  Massage each heart and cause it to beat in time with Yours.  Help us to come in agreement with You--for everything.  Bless our marriages and our children.  Keep our eyes fixed on You, the Author & Finisher of our faith.  Let us be gracious to those in our churches.  Let us see each church member the way You see them.  Let us be expressions of Your love, Your grace, Your mercy, Your hope.  Draw us near to You; keep us hidden under Your wing of protection.  Give us times of refreshment with You, with our husbands, with our families, and alone.  Father, bless us with good, trustworthy, loyal friends.  Help us to BE a good friend.  We need You, God.  We are desperate to see You move in our lives.  Would You surprise us by the power of Your Spirit?  Would You bless us with a sweet surprise from You today?  Oh God...most of all, would You put praise on our lips?  We want to offer You thanksgiving and praise...even if it's a sacrifice of praise.  Heal us, Daddy...please.  In Jesus' name, Amen.