This is a post from my old blog that I posted in 2008.
As I sit here praying my head off for Scott, I ask myself is it really right for me to be praying for him to do well in this tournament. So then I did a little research on prayer. This is what I found from this website All About Prayer
By Him, all things are possible. Jesus says in Mark 10:27, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God."
Daniel 9:18
tells us: “We do not ask because we deserve help, but because you are so merciful.” (Mercy means showing favor, compassion, and kindness.)
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, KJV).
There is nothing we can’t pray about. There are abundant references to prayer in the Bible. The Bible tells us to “pray without ceasing” and “in everything give thanks to the Lord.” When we choose to have a positive attitude, we realize we have received many blessings for which to give God praise.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 says “No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
Be confident that God knows and wants what is best for us; so ask that His will be done in all we seek from Him. Then, thank Him for it, even though it hasn’t happened yet.
Here is my prayer for Scott:
"Lord , Thank you for the many blessings you have given me and my family. Without you we are nothing. Thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ and thank you for your grace. Please forgive me for all my sins and shortcomings.
Please be with Scott today on the water. Keep him safe and guide him. Please let him be a good testimony for you and use this platform to show his faith. Thank you for everything you have done for Scott this year, may your will be done in this tournament no matter what it is and I thank you for it. In Jesus Christ name I pray. Amen."
This week I will be praying this prayer without ceasing.