Blog Silence for the Turner's

Yesterday, I took a blog silence and twitter silence for the beautiful Turner family.

It's extremely hard to lose someone you love. But to lose your husband at the age of 32, no one ever thinks of this. In fact, it's just that--unthinkable. It's a tragic a thing I could imagine. Except maybe that he left behind his wife, younger than him, and his 10 month old daughter, Preslee.

Pray for this family, friends, because in the days, weeks, months, and years to come, they will hurt.

Father, I pray your peace and love over this family, Julee and Preslee especially. I have felt for them these last couple of days. I have cried for them and prayed for them. I pray for that peace that passes all our understanding. Matt is with you and he is whole. Thank you Father, for that confidence. Thank you for your Sovereignty. We love you, Lord.

-katie

Specific + Effective = Blessed

Father, I have heard that a specific prayer is an effective prayer. So, Father, this prayer is specific and I pray it is effective. Father, there is an opportunity for me. You knew what it was even before I did. And, Lord, you know that I'm a realistic dreamer. Overall, I pray that Your Will be done because that is ALL I want for my life--Your Will. My wish and hope is that this condo will be mine, Lord. But if this is not what your plan includes, let me know. Slam that door, so that I know this is not the plan. If it's not meant for me, I don't want it.

Father, bless baby Kate, Jen, and Jon. They are incredible. Bless baby Kate for praying for me everyday before school. Bless Jen and Jon in the way they raise her. Let them know that you're always right beside them. I am blessed to know these wonderful people. Blessed.

Bless Teresa. She is without a doubt the most wonderful woman I've had the privilege of meeting. She is always seeking you. She is an encourager. She is beautiful. I have been so blessed to know her for over 10 years. Wow. Crazy. She has been with me through trial and triumph. I love her immensely.

I pray safety for all the people who have been and are to be effected by the TS Isaac.

I love you, Lord and I give you all the credit. You are the only reason I'm where I am right now. You have blessed me so and I praise you for it.

"He alone is your God,

the only one who is worthy of your praise,

the one who has done these mighty miracles

that you have seen with your own eyes."

--Deuteronomy 10:21 [NLT]

"I will sing to the LORD as long as I live.

I will praise my God to my last breath!"

--Psalm 104:33 [NLT]

Thank you Lord. Just thank You.

Amen.

-katie

Anniversaries

I will never understand why people that we love get taken away from us before we think their time should be up. It's such a mystery to us. But we aren't supposed to know why. God has his own plans and his own perfect timing. I, along with friends of mine, have had to learn that God's timing is absolutely perfect even when we don't understand it at all.

I lost my dad 6 and a half years ago. It's a long story, but it all happened in 3 weeks. I was a senior in high school, ready to embark on my future...and then not so much. Yesterday was not about me. It was about these people:

Graham, Jackson, Cate

Jackson, Margaret, Graham, Cate

Jackson, Graham, me, & Cate

I've known these people for a long long time. Almost my entire life, I might say. Almost.

These people have been a major part of my life for almost 7 years now. Margaret is one of my very good friends. She is a wonderful mother, person, and friend. I am blessed to have her in my life. And her children are wonderful. They are growing up so fast--it's crazy!! Jackson is now a senior in high school. I am so proud of the man he has become. I think he will do wonderful things in the world. He has such a heart for our Lord and I can't wait to see him grow in his faith. Cate is a freshman in high school and I just can't believe it. She has matured into such a beautiful young woman that I am so proud of. She is kind and hilarious and loving--all the traits you would want in a friend. She loves the Lord and continues to grow in her relationship with him. And Graham is in 7th grade. He is absolutely the funniest kid I know. He loves Jesus and I can't wait to see what kind of man he's going to be.

Father, yesterday marked 6 years that these sweet people lost their husband and father. Thank you for Jeff's life and influence. Thank you for letting me and this family bond in such a way that not many others can. It is special and I am truly thankful for it. Give them that peace that passes all of our understanding. Whisper in their ears and let them know that you're there for them. Your Word says "I will never leave you nor forsake you." and I believe that whole-heatedly. You are always with us. Thank you for that knowledge. And Father, bless them as they move into this new journey and adventure of a new man in their lives. I am so incredibly happy for Margaret. I have never seen her happier and I just love it. The kids are happy for her too, which is wonderful. Whatever their true feelings, they will come around in time, just like I did. Continue to bless them and keep them close to you during the next few months.

I love you, Lord.
Amen.

Hope everyone is having a great day!
-katie

I'm baaaaaack...

The main reason I started this blog was to make myself pray, since most of the time I communicate with God through song. I want to be a better communicator with the One who saved me. And I want to have more of a relationship with him, since my current relationship with Him is more of.......a friendly acquaintance. And let me tell you, admitting this is not easy for me. People always tell me that they think of me as a strong, godly person who must rely on God daily for wisdom and courage to get through life. Truthfully, I rely on my friends and family a lot more than God, mainly because I can get an immediate reaction or response from people here on Earth. Sometimes when I'm praying, I just feel like I'm talking to myself.

So, I haven't been on this blog in almost a year. How sad. I'm really ashamed of myself. But I am back and excited about it! Lately, I have been feeling a pull back to blogging and now, I am answering that pull-God's pull. So here it goes!

God, you have been on my case for a while now. I am ready to start back up and be consistent with my prayer blog. God keep me accountable in this journey. I am ready.

Thank you for my journey. You have blessed me immensely and I couldn't be more thankful. Thank you for a new church home. I have been blessed through it and, Father, I ask that you bless me even more as I journey through plugging myself into the church. I am involved in the nursery and loving it so far! I'm looking forward to being plugged into the singles events. Bless it. Thank you for my family--they are the absolute best.

I pray for everyone, including myself, starting school. I pray for consistency and drive this school year. Starting strong and finishing strong. Please.

I thank you for my job. You have always blessed me with every job that I have had. Keep it up! :)

I love you, Lord.
Amen

Hope everyone has a great week! :)

-katie