Day 1 - Prayer Journal: Gratitude

Scripture
"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." - Phillipians 4:6

I recently came across a bumper sticker that read, "God is my co-pilot." I know the owner probably meant well, but I don't ever want God to be my co-pilot; I need Him to be the pilot. A co-pilot is trained to take over the plane when the pilot is unable to. Pilots are always on duty and are equipped to handle the stress and the load of the plane. If we ask God to be our co-pilots, then we move Him to 2nd in command. He can only step in once we are no longer able to handle the load. But when God is the pilot, HE, alone is constantly responsible and capable of carrying the load. Even if the load is heavy or the passengers are in danger or distressed, the pilot does not panic because He is able to bear the heavy load brought on by his passengers.

It is so easy to become anxious over the issues of life, but the Bible instructs us to submit every care in the world to God in prayer by giving thanks to God. The wonderful thing about being a child of the King is that He wants you to seek Him in prayer.

What things worry you? Think about the things that pull at your heart strings. Jesus loves us so much, and He wants to meet your every need.

Focus assignment:

• In your prayer journal, record a list of things that you normally worry about or things that you want God to handle. Don't hold back, even the smallest thing to you is important to the Lord. Add any people or situations that are on your mind.
• After you write your prayer requests, begin to write a letter of thanksgiving to God. Tell God all of the things that you are grateful for, whether they are material, physical, spiritual, or emotional, give God thanks. Notice how much God has provided and intervened on your behalf.

Remember - You may add other things that God reveals to you to your prayer journal. If you are uncomfortable writing in the suggested format, adapt the form to what you feel led.

Be blessed!