Monday, September 8, 2008

"...Strengten My Hands..."

"Now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands . "
Nehemiah 6:9b
As Nehemiah, of old, dear God, strengthen my hands today and every day. Strengthen my hands as I
  1. wake the kids for school. Let my hands be open as their little hands take a hold of mine to start a new day.
  2. make their meals for the day. Let my hands find nutrious foods for them to eat and cook the food to strengthen their little bodies.
  3. drive them to school. Let my hands and the rest my body be aware of what is going on around me so everyone keeps safe.
  4. carry gifts of love into LB's school. May the people who are receiving these tiny gifts know they were bought and brought with love. May they come to know the truth through these simple gifts.
  5. welcome little C to the house. May she know that even though she is not mine, I love her as though she was mine.
  6. do the laundry. May my family know how much I love and care for them through daily tasks like this.
  7. choose a wedding present for a friend's son. May they use the present to welcome others into their new home. May they know many people are thinking of and praying for them as they begin a new life together.
  8. make cards for new freshmen and transfers. May the cards be a simple act showing the how much their new family loves them and is there for them.
  9. open the door for college students today. May they know our door is always open to them.
  10. make snacks for college students today. May the snacks be a small gesture telling them we love and appreciate them so much.
  11. open my Bible to study. May my heart be open to Your words and may they make a difference in my life each and every day.
  12. clean the house. May our visitors in the house always know they are welcome and that God is the head of our house.
  13. turn on the tv. May we choose shows that are appropriate for our family and that will reinforce what we are trying to teach our children.
Dear God, may You be glorified as I work with my hands. Please strengthen my hands each and every day to do the work You have laid out for me and all my friends.
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60 comments:

  1. JulieSeptember 8, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    Amen! Thanks for sharing, it was very encouraging to read!

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  2. Melissa LesterSeptember 9, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    What a sweet prayer and wonderful application for that passage. You are truly a virtuous woman, stretching out her hands in kindness.

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  3. Cheryl WraySeptember 9, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    What a wonderful way to put a list together. I love it!

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  4. Smelling CoffeeSeptember 10, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    This was beautiful. Thanks for posting it so I could pray those truths into my life today.

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  5. BloggessJJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:18 AM

    What a great post! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  6. Katie StaceyJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    What a beautiful prayer.

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  7. HccmJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    So beautiful!

    Congrats on your saucy blog!

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  8. FeminaJanuary 8, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Amen! (and enjoy your SITS day)

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  9. AprilJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Happy SITS Day to ya! What a beautiful and touching post...so glad you shared it with us!

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  10. Thrifty and Chic MomJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    what great prayer

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  11. mommytoalotJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Such a beautiful prayer.
    xo

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  12. Astrid in Bristling AcresJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    Beautiful post!
    Happy SITS day!

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  13. RonnicaJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Not too long ago I was on the receiving in of college ministry and was incredibly blessed!

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  14. jubileeJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Amen and amen.

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  15. HeatherJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Such a beautiful prayer!

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  16. KarolJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Love it. This really gave me something to think about as I'm starting the morning. Thank you.

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  17. BlueCastleJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    This is lovely. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. ErikaJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Wonderful prayer!! Congrats on the SITS feature!!

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  19. Shalee- Be SpeechlessJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    That was beautiful and inspiring.

    Thank you

    And congrats on being featured on SITS

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  20. AngelaJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    It's funny --- this is exactly what my Bible study was about this morning. What a beautiful way to think about a busy day!

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  21. VickieJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    What a nice prayer/to do list.

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  22. Creative JunkieJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I'm not a particularly religious person but I have to say, I loved this prayer.

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  23. Ryan Ashley ScottJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Something any mother would be blessed to read. Thank you.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    What a sweet and thoughtful list. It reminds me of the song "Oh be careful little hands..." to the tune of "If you're happy and you know it.." Do you know that song? Anyhow, this post brought it to mind.

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  25. TaraJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful! you need to print that and hang that up in your home... ♥

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  26. PamelaJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I love it that you took the time to write this down. I agree with Tara, you should definitely print and hang this up!

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  27. Ashley January 8, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Wow I have no words...I pray that one day I can be a mom/wife that thinks like that, instead of complaining about tasks that I do them prayerfully. You are the Proverbs 31 wife! Thank you for such and encouraging post!

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  28. Melissa LesterJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks for extending your hand in friendship to me, Becky!

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  29. SherrieJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    That was beautiful!

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  30. MimiJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Wow, you are good!

    Thanks for blessing us by sharing these thoughts.

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  31. blognutJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Very Nice!

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  32. LauraJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Amen! Happy SITS day!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    What a lovely post. Happy SITS day!

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  34. Heather and DanielJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    What a great post!
    Heather B(not that Heather!), fellow SITSta.

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  35. MelindaJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    What beautiful sentiments!

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  36. BethJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Hmm. Maybe I need to write down a daily prayer like that. That was beautiful and powerful. And God recently led me to re-read Nehemiah, too.

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  37. vsm/whirling dirvish photographyJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    what a beautiful post... gave me goosebumps

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  38. katylinvwJanuary 8, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    AMEN! thank you so much for this! i love it! gave me goosebumps all over!

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  39. MandyJanuary 8, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Very nice. I just may print this and have it around the house for myself.... :)

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  40. PrestonJanuary 8, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I am not a religious person but that sure was a nice prayer.

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  41. NicoleJanuary 8, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Beautifully said! Thank you!

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  42. UnknownJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Wonderful post- happy SITS day.

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  43. Anna LeflerJanuary 8, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    What a sweet and positive post.

    Happy New Year.

    :^) Anna

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  44. ann ominousJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    That's so great that you do the cards for the new freshmen and transfers, I work for a really large university, and though we do alot...it's really hard to make that kind of personal connection.

    Happy SITS!

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  45. IreneJanuary 8, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Lovely. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful prayer. I am so happy to have found your blog through SITS!

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  46. Rachel AnnJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    That was wonderful!

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  47. LeslieJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    That was beautiful!

    - a SITSta

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  48. SusanJanuary 8, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    That is awesome! I think I am going to have to borrow that idea and stick it on my bathroom mirror!

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  49. Jeanne EstridgeJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    What a lovely and humble prayer.

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  50. Nicole O'DellJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    I needed that. Thank you.

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  51. Tracy P.January 8, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Awesome post to share--thanks for the great reminder!

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  52. jori-oJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Very nice reminder that Heavenly Father can be with us in every little thing if we invite Him. Lovely!

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  53. Elizabeth M ThompsonJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    What a beautiful prayer! Sounds like you have a beautiful heart. I'm glad I stopped by from SITS to get acquainted.

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  54. DeeJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    visiting from SITS, lovely list.

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  55. KatieJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    These are beautiful sentiments.

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  56. MichelleJanuary 8, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    What a beautiful prayer. May God strengthen your hands just as you ask.

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  57. FairyWonderfulJanuary 8, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Thank you for sharing this... it is lovely:0)

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  58. Casey's trioJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Beautiful!

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  59. UnknownJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    That was beautiful!

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  60. Living and Working in BoiseJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Awesome! I love what you did here. What a blessing to read.

    Jenn @callwhenyougetthere.com
    (my real identity)

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