My Walking Prayer List

One of the many memories I have of my Mom was her devotion to praying for everyone in the family.  She had a picture “prayer book” and would religiously spend at least 30 minutes going through every page specifically praying for each family member, close friend  and our government leadership – even though she may not have voted for those in office.  (She had a very strong belief that the Lord could change hearts.)

Continuing her Legacy

When my Mom passed away in 2007 I decided to continue her legacy of praying for our family members and started collecting pictures of all family members and close friends.  Each day I would take time to flip through the prayer book and pray for that person or family by name and always knew of a specific need or prayer request.  It was amazing how many praise reports I would get over time as I prayed for each individual and family by name on a daily basis.  It was also a nice feeling to take the focus off of me and put it on others.  Now, I realize why my Mom always had that certain peace about her and even in her last days of battling pancreatic cancer she would ask, “How can I pray for you today??”  Wow – now that is a GODLY women.

Kicked it up a NOTCH

I have kicked up my “prayer list” technique a notch by combining it with exercise.  Five days a week I will take at least a 30 minute walk by myself and pray for each family member and many of our friends.  I have shared with friends what I do each day and they ask if I can add them to the list.  I am to the point now where it takes at least 30 minutes to cover everyone.  What a peaceful time for me to refresh my own spirit in the Colorado great outdoors.  (Even have walked outside with temperatures below zero)
Let me challenge you to give this a try – not only will you have many prayer requests answered but you will appreciate what you have so much more and get some exercise at the same time – we can always lose a few pounds…..  I guarantee in YOUR last days you will be able to say, “I have NO regrets.”

                                      
 “My “Prayer List” order

1.        Give thanks for my job and where I live

2.      Grandma Cross – 106 yr. old granny and Oldest Laker fan….

3.       Lou – 90 year old step father who was a great husband to my  Mom         in her last years.

4.      Robin – wife of 37 years

5.       Chris (son) and girlfriend, Meghan

6.       Cori (daughter) and husband, Ben

7.       Brother Mike and entire family (3 adult children and 8 grandkids)

8.       Brother Jimmy and family

9.       Sister Molly

10.   Robin’s sister, Debbie and family

11.     Robin’s brother, Mike and family

12.  Friends and Relatives

I always finish with, “Father, I want YOUR will for my life - not mine.”

You fill in the names and start a “Living Legacy” for your family and friends.

Please leave your prayer request as a comment below and Robin and I will add you to our list (I may even have to extend my daily walk to 60 minutes)