Sep 2, 2009

Taking Some R&R



I really am in need of some time away for a couple of days, to seek clarity in my spirit. It is not easy dealing with a chronic illness, and I know many of you can relate to what I am saying, and how I am feeling.

Please pray for my husband and I, as we minister in music together Friday night at our Annual Church Family Camp. They are expecting close to 300 people, pray our strength in the Lord, and that the Holy Spirit will lead and just have his way. Thank you all for being a part of my journey of poems, encouragements, and friendships.

As I sit looking out at the beautiful ocean, and as I walk along the seashore and do my prayer walk this weekend, I will ask the Lord to bless this list of all I seek. If you seek any of these as well, feel free to leave a comment of what you seek and I will intercede on your behalf as well. Feel free to add what you also seek if it is not on this list.

I seek ...
Calmness
Clarity
Comfort
Evaluation
Forgiveness
Gentleness
Healing
Heart Songs
Meditation
No limitations
No Procrastinating
Peace
Prayer
Rejuvenation
Restoration
Renewal
Refreshing
Relaxation
Rest
Serenity
Simplicity
Soul Searching
Transformation
Understanding
Unity
Visions
Wisdom
Wholeness
Jesus with all of my Heart, Mind, and Soul.

You can add more to this list as the spirit leads you.



25 comments:

Denise said...

Sweet sister, I seek all of that. I love you, and I am praying for you.

Cinder Rail'lee said...

I'm praying for you beautiful sister! I wish I was there to hear you sing and worship.
Have a wonderful weekend!
May the Lord heal you and give you strength.

HuGZ and Blessings
Tami

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

Sweet Lori,
I will pray for all you seek and also for the things you may not even know you need right now.

I need prayer, too, but am not sure exactly what I need to pray for: Unity, strength, tenacity, peace?
Hugs
Patricia :o)

Joyfulsister said...

Denise,
Thank you for your faithful prayers on my behalf. I cannot tell you how much it lifts up my spirit knowing how God sends his prayer warriors my way.

Hugz Lorie

Joyfulsister said...

Tami,
I have some CD's with our original songs and singing, but I have to learn how to download them here. Thanks for your prayers and I will update you along the way.

Hugz Lorie

Joyfulsister said...

Pat,
These are what I desire in my seeking, but like you said there may something that the Lord knows I need and it's not on this list. Thanks for this reminder sistah. I pray he will reveal those according to his will for my life.

Hugz Lorie

Andrea said...

Sending prayers and knowing GOD will use you victoriously.
Blessings, andrea

Rachel said...

You most definitely will be in my prayers - and what a wonderful list to bring before our Lord, deliever, healer. May He whisper softely in your ear great treasures of His truth and wisdom.

Rachel

Sharron aka Sharrahug said...

Dear sweet Sistah Lorie.........you named 1 thing I am currently seeking the Lord for........PEACE. His peace that only He can give.

And I'd like to add to your list TRANQUILITY........defined as......."calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity"

I'll be praying for you & your dear hubby as you minister this weekend.

Blessings to you!

Love you,
Sharron

crochet lady said...

I pray you will find all you need in the riches of Christ Jesus.

Fannie said...

You are loved.

Joy said...

Hi sweet sister. I pray the Lord Restores your soul and body. That is a beautiful list and I pray that for you and all of us.


Joy

Nicole said...

So sorry it has been so long since I have visited. I have not been blogging much. I am praying for you as you seek the Lord for these things. I am seeking the Lord for purpose, clarity, and ultimately peace in my mind, heart and soul. Also, for added enjoyment to my days. I don't know about you but life for me can get mundane if I don't have a purpose for each thing I do. I need his hand of healing upon my life especially these last few days, I must have come down with a little bug.

Hugs, love and prayers sent in your direction!

Nicole

Andrea said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you take some time for yourself and gain back some strength with the Lord's help. May you be blessed with all you seek.

From the Heart said...

Lorie, Even though I've been away for several weeks you have always
been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for you.

My cousin died Sept 1st so she is at peace now. I think that all the things you mentioned God has provided for me during the past few weeks. He is so Good.

Enjoy your rest and relaxation and I pray your weekend goes well.
Love you,
AliceE.

Cathy said...

Sweet Lorie, I know you two were wonderful last night! Praying for your healing, dear sister ~ Love and Hugs, Cathy

Charlotte said...

This list pretty well covers what we all need. I noticed they were in alphabetical order. I thought about the letter "A" and the word awareness came to my mind. There are many things we need to be aware of in our world around us.
I think we all need prayer for everything listed here and more. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

I hope everything went wonderful Friday night. I will continue to pray for your health. Enjoy your relaxation.
God Bless,
Ginger

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

I hope everything went wonderful Friday night. I will continue to pray for your health. Enjoy your relaxation.
God Bless,
Ginger

rcubes said...

May you have a wonderful, Spirit-filled time in the camp. Praying for you and may the Lord give you the guidance, strength, comfort, healing and grant your heart's desires. Blessings to you sister. Take care.

LisaShaw said...

Praying for you and your hubby dear sister.

May the LORD refresh, heal and restore you as you seek Him. You are a beautiful gift to all of us. We love you and the prayers remain.

Susan said...

My prayer is that I always seek Him with my whole heart.
Susan

nannykim said...

A beautiful post...may you be blessed with His presence this week. That is all I need--his presence (and I have it ;-)) Blessed be our wonderful God.

Peggy said...

Strength

Blessings sweet Lori...it has been far too long. Seeking all that you have on your precious list and praying them still for you though this was a while ago. I hope that the Friday evening was a refreshing, wonderful time for you both & I know you ministered beautifully. I came to read the blog post that "it's not about me" because that was a theme earlier this week in me through & with a sister in the Lord...and Cathy suggested I come and read here!

I'm so glad that she did. I miss you inspirational way of encouraging us to press on.

love & hugs as I pray & believe,
Peggy

Alene said...

I pray you received your refreshment and clarity, among everything else you were seeking. Not to mention the peace that passes all understanding sent from your Father above just for you. Love ya girl!