Thinking Aloud

I’ve spent the last few days at the Blissdom conference in Nashville. That’s where Dawn Camp snapped this fun photo of Stephanie and I.

I saw many of the (in)courage writers, connected with people from twitter, and made new friends too.

And I thought of you.

Because I connected with most of these women online first. And I can tell you, the bonds we’re forming on these pages are real, strong, life-changing and true.

Yesterday morning Robin hosted a prayer party. We circled up, bowed heads, talked to Jesus together, prayed for each other. And it made me want to do the same here. After all, we may not have met face-to-face yet but we’ve shared heart-to-heart.

I had another post ready for today and it’s late at night as I’m typing. In five hours I’ll get up to catch a plane. But I’m here instead because this matters.

And I’ve realized all over again…

Our stories are incomplete without each other.

So how can we pray for you today? Let us know by leaving a comment. Before you post your words, take a moment to pray for the last person on the comment list.

Let’s circle up, bow heads, talk to the One who brought us to each other.

And whether here or in heaven, I look forward to a face-to-face, neck-hugging, shoulder-crying, loud-laughing time with you.

To let us know how we can pray for you, click here.

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Purpleclick:
It’s a privilege to pray for you, girlfriends!

“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18 NIV)

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20 NIV)

May the Lord’s closeness to each of your hearts bring comfort, strength, healing and joy to help in your specific needs. I pray for worship to arise in each heart, in thanksgiving and praise for our God, who is loving and willing and able to meet our needs. Amen.

Typing out a prayer is very much part of what I do as an e-mentor. It is just as meaningful as praying aloud with someone face-to-face.

Please pray for my niece. She has a medical condition and we trust God for her daily well-being and healing.

That’s why I love spending time with her and hearing her “loud-laughing”. More of such times!

(February 07, 2010 at 09:21PM)

Holley:
I’ve been traveling today but I’ve come here as often as I can along the way. I LOVE seeing you care so beautifully for each other. Thank you again for joining in this with me!

I think “where two or more are gathered” counts online too. So I believe Jesus is here with us, on these pages, in our hearts, bringing us together despite the distance between us.

Thanking Him for you and keeping you close in my prayers…

An email from Holley: (which means a lot, that she’s taken the time to read/listen and to pray)
…I’m praying with you for your niece today, LayKuan!

Holley