Category Prayer

The Work of Passionate Encouragement and Prayer

I firmly believe with all of my heart that Passionate Encouragement and Prayer Uplifts People, that’s where PEP UP comes from.  Passionately encouraging and praying for people is one of the greatest sources of joy in my life.  I can so easily lose track of time in the midst of my prayers, or conversations or […]

When Weary Women Pray

I believe that God turns His ear to the weary women of the world.  As they cry out, He turns His compassion and attention towards them. I think one of the greatest examples of a weary woman absolutely breaking down in prayer, in that of Hannah told in 1 Samuel 1-2. Here was a woman […]

Praying for an Escape

There are things in my week, this week, that I do not want to face.  They are big, ugly, vicious, monstrous giants.  They taunt me ruthlessly.  At least that is how I am currently feeling about them.  I am anxious and worrisome.  I do not want their time to draw near, yet at the same […]

Praying for Fun

Dear Lord, please bless my days and my relationships with FUN.  Please allow the simple gifts that You give to provide joy, laughter and silly giggles.  Amen.  Many of my prayers lately have contained the word FUN.  Yes, you read that right I am praying for fun. I should be clear from the beginning I […]

Pray Wildly

Are your prayers mild or wild? I was pondering this question for myself today.  Am I wild or mild in my prayers? Do you know that one definition of the word mild, according to webster.com, is not being extreme?  It can also mean gentle in nature or moderate in action.  To be wild is to […]