intercession

instead of praying for certain things for my loved ones several days ago i felt led to thank the Lord for where God had each of them. i'm usually so focused on what i want to be different for my children or spouse, myself or others, what i want from the Lord for these folks. where i want the Lord to take this one or that one. it's all about change and going forward and being in a different place. asking the Lord for blessings and so many things i'm always wanting from Him. asking, asking, asking.  there was such sweet comfort, peace and relief really during this particular time of intercession -  to acknowledge and accept where things are with each loved one according to His will, being thankful and submitting to that rather than asking for things to be different.

on 5.24 i prayed the following prayer:

Father there are many needs but today i just thank You for

>>>>>where she is in her life this exact place You've brought her to

>>>>>where he is with everything right now, exactly in all areas

> >>>> the exact place of Your will

>>>>>> and their 3 children

my friend>>>>> where she is this day

>>>> and >>>> where they are today, thank You

Father, You have designs for Your loved ones,

my life, where i am today, exactly, all that's going on, not going on, the positive, the negative. thank You.

(then i listed many more names)

You have each person where he is for a reason, for Your purpose. thank You Father for this and the confidence i have in Your will, Your purposes. Your plans, Your caring love for each of these, including me. i love You. amen.