We dressed differently.
We ate different foods.
We experience different cultures.
Many in that small room served different gods than the Savior I love so much.
Yet we experienced a miracle together.
One of the younger women said that her mother was severely ill. As we were leaving, we prayed for her. I gently placed my hands on her head and pulled her close. The presence of God sweetly wrapped around us.
Oh friend, the tangible presence of God in that room was a miracle.
When I opened my eyes, I saw other women pressing in. My prayer warrior friend and P31 sister, Lynn, stood next to me. We started praying, placing hands on knees, feet, holding hands with women as we called out to Jesus.
We prayed for every woman in that room, some of them twice as they leaned in to His presence. All communication barriers were broken in the presence of a Savior who loved these women so very much.
When I walked with the disciples for two years as I wrote Come With Me, I noticed that they never missed an opportunity to pray.
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It marked them.
It marked others.
Do we really believe that this is for today?
There have been times I felt led to pray, but didn’t out of fear of making someone uncomfortable, or being misunderstood.
Now I understand that not praying is like carrying a priceless gift and hiding it from those for which it is intended. If I listen to someone who is struggling, who is sick, who has questions and I simply nod and walk away, I withhold that precious gift.
Jesus prayed for people, sometimes from dusk to dawn. He showed the disciples how to pray, promising them the Holy Spirit to help them as they did. He didn’t give the disciples a long list of to-do’s to share. He didn’t instruct them to fix people. He just showed them how to love them through prayer.
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Can we pray together?
That’s the question I don’t want to fail to ask ever again. Maybe it will be in a private place. Maybe it will be over coffee.
None of that matters, not when there is a miracle waiting to be experienced.
Lord, thank you for the power of prayer. Thank you for the Holy Spirit that lives inside of us that shows us when it’s time. When that person is ready. Show us when you desire to plant a seed of hope, or healing. Let us be women who pray and experience a lifetime of miracles.
In Your name, amen.
Suzie
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This is amazing…and right on time. Thank you for sharing the prayers!! I’m excited about accepting Jesus’ invitation and experiencing a lifetime of Miracles!!
Love this! Come With Me seems like a great next book for my bible study. We are currently reading Restless.
Such an important reminder….too many times I’ve said I’ll pray for you when I could have asked to do so right then and there, connecting their pain with the Father right in that moment. Thank you for this message!
Going through a time where I’m struggling to just be with Jesus and follow Him without inserting my plans. Sounds very timely.
Sounds like a great book. So simple, yet we complicate it.
This is very interesting, I just graduated from college at the age of 45, and people asked how did I do it, and it is because I follow God’s plan. Come with me, what a great reminder.
This is such a simple concept, yet I get so caught up in my “to-do lists” that I fail to take the time to listen to His plans for each day. Thank you for this gentle reminder!
Thank you for your insights and inspiration as I get my day started. May God continue to bless you!!!!
The title sounds like just what I am trying to live up to right now. Believing that I have a miracle waiting for me to proclaim once again. He has showed me that if I put my trust in him he will take care of me I see me loosing my job by the end of the year and I don’t know what God has in store for me next, but I believe he will take care of me as I have told my family and church family.
Donna
Wow! Your blog post goes right along with three other things I just read. Love it when the Holy Spirit does that. Also a sweet time of prayer we had last night at church.
I must be reminded of this. I feel there are so many things that pull me away from time with my Savior. Come with me seems such a simple command,but more difficult to try to actually do it. This would be a great book for where I am right now. Thanks!
I love the idea of Jesus saying come with me, but I struggle with what that looks like literally in every day life. Does it mean that we are trying our best to live according to his word? Does it mean something more?
This is amazing that you talk about this today. Our Pastors wife shared her experience with us. She was at a local coffee shop and walking back to her car. She noticed a young lady sitting at a table outside, and she had a sadness about her. Our pastors wife went to her and asked her if everything was ok, and the young lady broke out in tears saying her life was falling apart. Ms. Chris then asked if she could pray for her, the young lady said “yes.” When Ms. Chris went to lay hands on her, she looked surprised and said “you mean right here, right now? ” Ms. Chris said, “yes if that’s ok with you. ” So right there in the middle of a busy sidewalk, outside of a coffee shop, they prayed for several minutes. Ms. Chris was in tears as she shared this story, but was so blessed by the experience, and so touched by the young girls gratitude.
I have been so blessed by this book, and am sharing my extra copies with Ms. Chris and other ladies at church,as well as with family members. Thank you Suzie! ❤
CHILLS!
I’m totally a planner and realize that I’m not the one who should be in control. It requires minute-by-minute decisions to relinquish control to the One who knows best.
Trying so hard to let go of long term toxic relationship and trust Jesus. It is so hard.
Father, flood JC’s heart with immense love and acceptance today. Show her the beauty that YOU see. Remind her of her worth in YOUR eyes. Wrap her in your loving wings of protection, and cherish her in the way she needs to feel today. Surround her with others who will encourage and help her walk through this journey of change, as she walks into FREEDOM with YOU, Lord! Shower her with love and kisses. Strengthen her and give her the strength to turn away from those things which have her bound, and the strength to trust in your perfect, beautiful ways. Remind her today that she is your beloved. In Jesus name, Amen.
Praying for you today, JC. You are braver than you know!
Wow! I think this book is for me to read! At church, we just finished studying this with our church children. We studied the Bible story, learned songs, and actually went fishing. When I read the devotion today, I realized that I still want to learn more about truly following Him. I’m excited about your new book!
I have been praying for over a week about an opportunity that has been offered to me. It’s time for me to make a decision. It’s definitely out of my comfort zone and I have no idea why God would choose this role for me. I’ve been praying and fretting over this so fervently in the last 24 hours, begging God to please just give me a crystal clear sign – yes or no. Then, I wake up to your blog in my Proverbs 31 devotional and I’m reminded that I don’t have to see the whole entire picture before accepting His invitation. My plans aside, I just need to have faith and trust God’s promises. Thank you for writing and sharing today’s post and being a means to answered prayers. God bless you.
Oh, this is beautiful, Angie! Praying that God would continue to speak to you in tangible ways as you follow His will for your life. Trust without borders…. may He offer each of us the strength and encouragement to do just that. Blessings, sweet girl!
Love it! Every word I read from your blog today hit me like a brick. It’s all about prayer! Thanks Suzanne.
This is a wonderful reminder and much needed encouragement. Thank you so much and I would love to hear your teachings.
Thank you for this wonderful devotion today. I struggle to understand where Jesus is leading me and too often I pray for when praying with would be better.
Jesus please help me to always follow you, even when I don’t want to or when I don’t understand.
I definitely needed this today. It’s not always easy to follow when you don’t know where you’re going or how rough the journey will be but He has proven Himself time and time again in my life to be more than enough for anything that comes my way.
Thank you!!!! I needed this reminder today. I don’t ever want to ignore or put off God’s plans for my life. God bless you!!!!!
I am also a planner and to do list maker. I want all the details and to know what is going to happen and when. But life as a child of God doesn’t work that way. I feel that God desires for us to put all that behind us and simply live in His presence.
So…needed this this morning! Thank you!
Love it…from now on I will never miss an opportunity to pray!
The power of prayer is something I am amazed by! I was challenged a long time ago that when someone asked me to pray for them to not just say okay, I will, but to stop right then and pray. I’m often uncomfortable doing this, and I admit there have been times I didn’t, but when I do, what a sweet response it is. There is something powerful in showing that person that you are genuine and they are important enough to stop and pray for them at that moment. Thank you for this message today!!
YES!!!!!
Thank you for sharing how God is letting you reach others through prayer and by following Him wherever it takes you. Thanks for the reminder that we are to follow Him wherever it takes us. To God be the glory.
Nothing more wonderful then being obedient to the holy spirit, and see the response.
Would love this book! Thank you!
I just love the encouragement to seize the opportunity to pray, to follow Him, to obey His call. Thank you for reminding me to have a blind trust in Christ. To live a life that is marked by walking in faith even when I can not see the next step. I’m praying that the Lord leads me daily, that my ears are open to his instructions, and that when He speaks I am eager to say, “yes, Lord! I’m your girl!”
God, I want to be like Simon. Help guide me as I follow you today.
Amen!
Your devotional very much spoke to me today as find myself in a very anxious place. In the midst of wedding planning and working, I feel the gentle nudge of God calling me to do something different. I don’t know what it is yet but have felt him slowly leading me to something bigger. I have been a follower of Jesus since the age of 9 but I’m feeling his strong hand even more at the age of 24. Thank you for meeting me where I’m at this morning.
Don’t you love how God knows exactly what we need, when we need it?! He’s so cool like that! Praying for your anxieties, your doubts, and your fears. Surrender them to Him today. Trust in His plan; He is faithful and He does not fail! He will guide you onto the path which He has called you. This book would be tremendous for you, where you are! It has literally changed the way I walk with Him, and will continue to do so.
Lord, shower Morgan with strength and trust that goes beyond anything she’s ever known. Cover her in your love and provision, and encourage her to keep following, wherever it is that You are leading her. Bless her in beautiful ways today. In Jesus name, Amen.
This spoke to me today, I am pregnant with my first child due in the next month. I am used to my life being very organized and planned out. I am so grateful for this child but nervous of all the changes and unknown places ahead.
I think it is important to pray for people but I think it is more important to pray with people at that time. We are each Walking through a Path that God is leading us on and I think this book and the prayers of our friends can help each of us as we journey down our different paths.
This spoke to me today, I am pregnant with my first child due in the next month. I am a type A personality and nothing about motherhood/childbirth fits well into a planner. I am so excited to be a mom but nervous about all the changes ahead.
Been there! Praying for you, sweet lady! Surrender all of your fears, all of your plans to HIM, and He will guide your path as a momma. There will be days when all you can do is cry out to Him, but that’s exactly where He wants us. He sees your heart. You will be an incredible momma…. congrats & blessings!
Came here from Proverbs31. I want go where He wants to lead. I do struggle with trust, not knowing the outcome. I think this book would help me with that. Thank you
Honey, you’re in good company! It’s so hard to fully surrender, isn’t it?! Praying that you are able to gain encouragement from knowing that you are not alone. Praying for God to rise up within you a holy boldness and trust that goes beyond borders! All it takes is a mustard seed…. I’ve got your back in prayer, sweet girl. You can follow where He leads with confidence in knowing that HE DOES NOT FAIL!
I just received my “Come With Me”. I can’t wait to start reading it. Thanks so much!!
Thank you! This is where my husband and I are in our life! 7 weeks ago a missionary spoke at our church. We are now putting our house on the market next week and moving our family of six into a fifth wheel when it sells. We feel we are to remove all tethers so when God calls we are able to say yes and just go!
Wow!!!! Becca, praying God’s blessings and provision upon your sweet family as you step out in faith and answer His call! What a beautiful YES you are living!
Prayer has been the theme of my devotions for the past week or so. Would love to have this book!
The audio sounds like a fabulous option!
I have been a Christ follower for many years. Jesus has blessed me with lots of second chances especially after being diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He blessed me with a miraculous
healing the beginning of 2013. I currently serve as the Coach of Women’s ministries and want to encourage women of ALL ages to follow Jesus and listen to him say – COME WITH ME!
Rejoicing with you today, Jane!
Thank you for sharing. May we not miss the glory of His presence for fear of rejection or ridicule.
Thank you for the much needed words of encouragement to step out in faith and whole heartedly trusting our great God! So needed to hear this today!
Having faith to trust God in every situation is something we all must learn to do. It needs to become second nature. Even in the times and moments when we don’t know the plan, we just need to know and believe His plan is the best plan and relax in knowing it doesn’t get any better than that. Lord, please direct my path!
I would love to have this Come With Me audio cd. It would serve as a great reminder to always find time to spend with God in prayer… even if it’s just driving down the road going from one destination to the other.
Your devotions always bless me Suzie! God bless you and keep you in Christ Jesus.
Good morning! Thank you for this post today. Today I’m asking the Lord to remove the barriers that I put up myself so that I will follow Him. I often am the one who stands in the way of letting the Lord guide me to come to Him. Lord, strip me of the flesh, the sin, that so very entangles me. Remove these barriers so I can follow you!
Done and done, Cassie. He stands with the power to strip away that entanglements. It’s why He came. You are why He came. I stand with you today in faith and in encouragement, thanking God for your faith and your honest prayer. It’s beautiful and such a testament of trust in Him.
We are so good at that, aren’t we, Cassie?!
Lord, offer Cassie the strength she needs to break the walls that her flesh has created. Tear through them with her, and offer encouragement with every chip of that wall. Strengthen her, empower her, and fill her with your holy boldness today! In Jesus name, Amen.
What a wonderful reminder of the power of walking with Jesus and praying without ceasing.
I am wrestling, wrestling, wrestling (!) with stepping out of a ‘comfort zone’ I’ve been in for many, many years. The doubts, fears and uncertainty have been a weight on my back for a very long time & I would love to more deeply address some of my own heart struggles with the help of your book. Thank you for being willing to share your own faith journey in such an authentic way. Your insights and encouragement through your ministry have touched me personally and I appreciate your efforts more than I can really express. God bless you!
Lord, help Jean as she takes that step into the adventure of following you, wherever you lead, whatever you ask, whatever miracle you are trying to do in or through her. Cover her with anointing. Fill her with peace and expectancy. Thank you for the invitation, what a joy to say yes.
Thank God for you Susie, I have been following you for more than two years now. You have been a blessing and encouragement to me. The best place to be is in the perfect will of God.
Amen!
Came from link from Prov 31 devotion. I have said yes to a new business venture that is totally out of my comfort zone and not my personality. It requires me to change my way of thinking and surrender all control. I am unable to do that myself and I know this. I would love this audio book as I have no time to physically read though I love love actual books. I gift them often. I love that you have written on this because many of us struggle in small and huge ways. ❤️
Praying for your new adventure, Kim! I love the saying, “God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called.” I love that, and while being stretched often hurts and requires more of us than we think we’re capable of, He is faithful and always provides exactly what we need to carry out that call!
Thank you for all you do. I want a closer walk with Jesus. I long for His coming.
I have so admired you as an author and you as a Christian woman… how you share your story and your walk with our Lord, so that He can give you words of wisdom to bless and encourage women across the world (like myself)! I have been subscribing to your blog and reading posts about this book and have been wanting to read it so badly!! Probably most inspiring to me is that as your book was launched, you literally followed Jesus’ call to go on a mission’s trip rather than stay and help promote your book. I was so inspired by your faith and hope to one day have the same faith to write my own stories and walk out the same faith & courage. Thank you for sharing what God does in your life and through your life with all of us!! Thanks for being willing to let God use you!! God bless you. Praying for you and your ministry!!
Thank you, Tricia. <3
I feel as if I’m dragging my feet in a situation that requires me to go outside my comfort zone. I know from past experience that sometimes when this happens, the thing I dread ends up being the thing that is best and right for me! I want to experience the miracles of every day living with and for Jesus, and leave behind all my doubt and fear! I want to focus on what God has for me, and not be afraid!
Father, today Maureen steps into the footsteps you’ve placed in front of her. She doesn’t have all the answers, but she has you and that’s sufficient. It’s not about a happy ending or an easy path, but the joy of walking with the One who loves her unconditionally and knows her well. Thank you for leaving doubt and fear and for Maureen finding “home” in you.
I pray we see as many miracles around us every day and that their numbers grow as we walk with Him! Open our ears to hear the often silent voice saying “Come With Me”…
Thank you for the reminder, Suzie – this is my first inspiration with you 🙂
It’s so great to meet you, Joanne!
I could use this in my life right now. I have such a difficult time knowing if I am hearing what the Lord is trying to tell me. I often doubt my decisions and feel lost about my future.
Father, thank you for Lisa. Thank you for drawing her here today where we can wrap around her in prayer and call out your name together. I pray that all the complexities fall away and it simply becomes a walk with you. Daily listening for your voice. Daily responding. Daily drawing closer. Thank you for Lisa. Thank you for your love for her.
I just discovered your writing from Proverbs 31 ministries. As a busy student, this would be perfect for me to listen to on the way to school/work. God bless you. Keep fighting the good fight.
Thank you, Steph!
I am so happy that I found your site. I’m going through a tough time right now and I feel like doubt is taking over. I know that doubt leads to fear and where there is fear, there’s no faith. I’m afraid that I’m growing faithless. It’s very debilitating to be where I’m at and as a young Christian woman it’s so tempting to look elsewhere instead of fixing my eyes on Christ. I woke up this morning searching books and encouragement on how to growth my faith and how to follow Christ even when I don’t understand and your book was mentioned on P31 ministries as I was doing my devotional so I followed the link to your site and I was so encouraged. I’m looking to get your book and I pray that it will be the beginning of healing and growth for me. God bless you Suzie
Wildine, what a beautiful name. My prayer is that this leads you to faith that is wild at heart and grounded deeply in His love and plan for you. It is tempting to look elsewhere. We’ve all experienced that. I am so glad that you came by today. I hope you come back often.
I received P31 devotional in my email box everyday. But I rarely click to read. Today I did! I am so thankful. So many times I know God has called me to come with him. But I don’t. Fear, laziness, busyness or just not knowing how keeps me away. It’s sad to think of what I’ve missed with the God of the universe! I can’t wait to read/listen to your book.
Robin, I’m so grateful you stopped by today. We do get inundated with emails and messages, but I love that the Holy Spirit allows us to hear the ones that are just on time. My prayer is that you’ll exchange the sadness of what you’ve missed with the expectation of what He has for you, sis. <3 Thank you so much for coming by. I hope it’s not your last time.
Suzie, your beautiful words are pressing on my heart this morning! I can imagine what it looked like with these women gathered around to feel the tangible presence of God. What a privilege to see God move in such a mighty way! I love your message today. Its not always easy to follow the prompting to pray for someone, especially when we don’t know them! But there’s always a blessing when we obey.
I agree, Alisa. It’s why listening for Him is so key. Sometimes, however, I hear but I resist because of my own fears or reservations. I don’t want to do that again.
Yesterday, during worship, I sensed God asking me to place my hand on the back of the women standing beside me and to pray for her during prayer time. Again, that resistance. Yet when I obeyed, I realized He desired to tangibly let her know that she wasn’t alone. How beautiful to be a small part of that message.
Suzie,
I have had so many times that my prayers have been answered. Some not as quickly as I wanted (sometimes our timing is not as God would see fit), but others immediately. The power of prayer just amazes me and I try to instill this in my children. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog.
Thanks for sharing this Suzie! We are in the process of moving to Leander, TX, so this is so my life right now! Follwing Jesus where he leads us! Praying He will lead us to a great church, since we are leaving one behind her in Muscatine, IA! Seeing His hand in this situation has been truly amazing so far! Would love prayer, that we would continue to listen to His calling, and that we will get connected!
I absolutely love this! I am not always faithful about dropping my agenda and praying in the moment with people when I feel that gentle God-nudge. This post is a beautiful reminder, urging me toward deeper faith with more action. Thank you, Suzie, once again, for pushing me closer to who I am meant to be in Christ!
This is the second time in less than a week the story of Simon and the boat has come up in my life. Must be a purpose, I would love to have your book Suzy sounds wonderful!
I’m in a difficult season right now with my children. I pray for them as well as myself, to c one to terms of our past. I say yes to walk with God, but am I really willing to step out of my comfort join that I have built for myself? I need help in letting go and let God before I try doing this again by myself. Thank you Suzie for bringing me to a place I need to be.
I have been in situations where I have felt I should pray WITH others but instead offer to pray FOR them.
I will take this a an encouragement to actually allow them to hear the words I bring before the Father on their behalf. Thank you for this message.
Suzie,
I love reading your blog. I am so encouraged by it. I woke up this morning with a very heavy heart with things going on with my adult son. Your message reminded me and inspired me to PRAY!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for the beautiful blog post you shared today. I also read the devotional you shared on P31 Ministries page. I just wanted to say that your story came at time when, just this morning, I was praying about timing in the current relationship I am in and having difficulty in handing it fully over to God. My wants are to control and have the agenda laid out, when all God asks is to fully love and trust His plan for me.
I would love a copy of your book, but truly believe that whomever receives it will be blessed. Thank you, again, so much for sharing your faith and God’s love with us this morning!
I am excited about and encouraged to pray for others. May I never miss another opportunity.
Thank You
Thank you for putting it that way, dismissing an opportunity to pray for someone, because of fear, anxiety, or whatever reason, is ignoring his will, not using one of the gifts he’s given us, & can, in return, be a hinderance of something great. I’ve never thought of it like that, before. It is DEF a new, & enlightened, perspective!
Thank you Suzie for the prayers. They are so what I needed as I learn to say yes instead of trying to go my own way.
Im so excited about the cd and thank you for the gift of “13 Prayers for Come With Me”
Lord, please guide me, nudge me, or shake me if necessary, but please never allow me to miss an opportunity to pray with someone in need. Amen.
Thank you for offering this giveaway and the encouragement you provide daily.
Thank you Suzie for the prayers. They are so what I needed today. I so want a closer walk with Jesus. in my daily devotions. thanks!
I am definitely one of those people scared to say can we pray together…this message is very encouraging but aside from that the prayers to go with your book is exactly what I needed to see today. Prayer number two specifically. And the way God led me all the way to that link this morning is amazing in itself. Thank you for being the encouragement I needed today!
I pray that the Lord will bless me abundantly and expand my territory!
I am guilty of trying to plan and control every little thing, when in reality all I do is just need to go with God wherever he may lead me. Thank you for sharing.
I am already praying over this new book as my ladies bible study will start it in June ! I have already read the first chapter !!! My heart is full to know my Jesus more every single day and every single moment as his disciples were taught by him to let my life be a glory to him ! Thank you Suzie and I am praying for you daily . I also have felt led by the Holy Spirit to pray with others not just for them as another sister said earlier and have not done as I felt directed because of my struggles with feeling unqualified and not worthy which now I know is the enemies lies! I thank God for his redeeming grace and unconditional love that is renewing my mind daily !
I experienced recently offering to pray for a total stranger in the middle of an Emergency Room. To see how much difference it made to this lady is so uplifting. I had nothing to offer but my prayers, but it made a difference for her.
I pray that I will see these opportunities more often and take them.
I will be leaving my teaching job of 19 years this year in order to homeschool my children. I am scared (understatement) but I can’t afford not to come with Him where I believe He is leading me. Thank you for this message today. It was for me!
Monica,
A few years ago I left my teaching position of 18 years for my family. It was so hard to walk away from the security of a steady job and the only career I’d ever had. I was so scared (like you said, and understatement!) Even after leaving I still wrestled with doubts that maybe I’d misunderstood God’s direction and had made a mistake. I’m so glad I had that experience because I truly had to trust God fully and my faith grew deeper roots in that time. I have been blessed by following God and leaving teaching. I will be praying for you during this transition. God’s got this. Proverbs 3:5☺
Thank you so much for your encouragement and your prayers!
I’ve always enjoyed your book. God has truly used you on numerous occasions to be His voice.
I would love to win your audio book! We have some big travels coming up & I cannot think of a better way to spend our time in the car listening to your message. I am such a planner person, I need to be reminded of this truth of God daily! He is the Master Planner & He wants what is best for His Kingdom!
Thank you 🙂
I came over from Encouragement today and am so glad that I did!! I really struggle with knowing if I am hearing what the Lord is trying to tell me. Lately, I find myself doubting every decision I make and feeling lost and scared about what the future holds. Thank you for the “13 Prayers for Come With Me”
I haven’t read the book, but following Jesus is something I’ve been struggling to do, and it seems like that’s just what your book is all about! I’d love to have the chance to listen to it.
Approaching a crossroad in life, I am seeking God’s direction. I want to go with him, but often the waiting and the discernment are difficult for me. My world has been turned upside down and I’m in a tailspin, seeking God’s direction. A recent widow, I’ll soon be an empty nester. I’m seeking who God wants me to be and where he wants me to go!
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Such a beautiful reminder that we should be spending time deep in prayer with our Savior and seeking communion with Him everyday. Your book sounds inspiring!
As a nurse I feel this is part of the blessing He gives me at times…to pray with others. It isn’t always easy, the fear of rejection is real! But wow what a wonderful feeling of His presence when I obey and ask that person if I can pray with them. I’m so thankful for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and pray I always stay close enough to hear it’s leading.
G’anna, as a former cancer survivor I still remember nurses praying for me at critical times. Bless you!
Such a wonderful reminder. I’m all about silent prayer but it’s so hard for me to pray out loud or with someone. It’s something I’m pretty uncomfortable doing but should be doing it anyways. I need to let go of that fear and just do it.
Thank you for this encouragement. I have been slacking in my prayer life and I know I want to become closer to God, I know I need to build my relationship with Him through my prayers. My book should have arrived today, can’t wait to get home from work and start reading.
Thank you for the reminder to always take the time to pray with those who hurt whenever the opportunity arises and walking along side other woman and share life together.
Today, was my last day with my therapist. We have prayed together so intentionallyl, God has healed so many things. I could hardly wait for the next meeting to see what He would do next. But alas, today came. As I was praying before our meeting time I looked up the Proverbs 31 post today, it lead me to look up your book. God is ever gently leading me to what’s next.
Thank you for this book…that I haven’t read YET!
I loved the way you looked at how Peter left his boat and life of fishing to follow Jesus.
Come to Me. I think I will look at those words as more of a welcome call now!
Thank you for this reminder, Suzie.
God bless you! Thank you for the prayers. ♡
Thank you for sharing and reminding me of the power of prayer. Love your writing and caring heart.
Praying for boldness to ask that question to those I feel lead to do so Sometimes I find it easy to ask, but other times, it’s not so easy. Thank you for the encouragement to follow Jesus’ example. =) I’d also LOVE audio book of “Come with Me.” My girls group begins in June & I’m super excited to start!!!
Suzie you are so right about praying for others! I’ll never forget when my heart was so heavy and broken and I felt like I had failed everything in my life and everyone. A kind Christian woman seated next to me on a short flight took my hand and said “We don’t have to close our eyes” – while she prayed for me. This prayer was so very touching while so discreet.
I enjoy your writing, thank you for the reminder.
I have failed at so many things and am in a deep valley now. Thank you for your encouragement and example!
Prayer is pressing into Jesus! Love this pressing in! We are able to pray because He Lives!
This is my heart’s song. To experience cultural differences while realizing how similar we really are at the heart of it. Thank you so much for the prayer book.
I was so carried away with your book when I read about and the title I bought it. It should be here soon I pray to one day have an experience such as yours .Thanks for the free book. You are a true blessing from God
I needed this today- Thank you! And thank you for the book of prayers! Many blessings!
I chat with a young Muslim girl that my son connected with on the Internet 4 years ago. She lives on the other side of the world. Through him mostly and through the few chats I have had with her I have learned much about how different our cultures are. We show each other respect, and she asks for my Christian prayers quite often which I gladly pray for her and her family. She prays for me. One of the prayers she doesn’t know about is that Jesus will touch her through my prayers and my open chats with her because I am just myself with her. We love each other through our little text box we communicate through. Sadly, there are many I cannot tell about this, because of the prejudice and hate out there. She is young and innocent. While we serve a different savior, our values are very similar. And my hope and prayer is that e wry one could have the hope and peace that comes from knowing Jesus. Can’t wait to read your book, we are starting a study on it in June!
You are the winner of today’s giveaway, Come With Me. Send me your mailing address to suzieeller@gmail.com!
Woohoo! Thank you!
This book sounds like a real keeper and one I would love to read and share with others. God bless you for sharing what’s going on in your life with your Savior, Jesus Christ!
<3 this!
My heart is aching for someone dear who does not know Jesus, is overwhelmed with circumstances, trying desperately to get needs met…without the slightest idea how. How is through trust and rest in Jesus. My prayer is for God’s leading as to how to reach out.
Such a beautiful post! Prayer is an amazing gift!
Over the past three years I’ve made it a habit to pray with the kids during our drive to school. We’ve done this for so long that they’ve been able to recognize that God indeed hears their prayers. Never as dramatically as when he answered our prayer this winter by restoring my daughter’s vision. It had grown progressively worse following a week spent with a low grade fever. MRI and EEG results did little to help her team of specialists at Children’s Hospital. In time, it was God’s answer to our prayers and the prayers of others that healed her.
What I need help with is my personal prayer life. For that reason I’d like to listen to your book.
Amanda
I would love to hear your new book, Suzie! I want to accept Jesus’ invitation, To change me and to change my life!
I travel a lot and love audiobooks! I would love this one ❤️
Would love to win this audiobook!! I’m in a strange place right now & having a difficult time figuring out where He wants me to be/go.
I love this post! It makes me realize how precious the opportunity to pray with others is! Thank you for the free download. I enjoyed your book The Mended Heart. I read it with P31 OBS. I’m happy to discover another one of your books! You have such a sweet heart! Thankful for your words of comfort and encouragement.
A dear pastor friend taught me this by word and example many years ago. I have hugged women close and prayed in stores, on the street, in their homes and at church. It is so easy to forget after we say I will pray for you. My list on my cell phone some days is my prayer list, a reminder of people I don’t often see or talk with, but who need my prayers, who need to be lifted up to Abba.
I would so love the audio so I can listen and absorb your words deeply into my heart as I travel on the road in the semi with my hubby.
Yes, I know the importance of prayer, I have had women who were there for me when I desperately needed prayer,and who lifted me up after we got off the phone. I miss the ones who have gone home to God. Now is my opportunity to do that for others. thank you for writing this blog and this book! I have not been on the computer till tonight. Hope I still qualify!
I needed to hear what you had to say. Thank you for sharing it.
Beautiful. Thank you.
That book sounds awesome!!! Thank you
I’ve recently turned back to God in the midst of a crisis. I’m so grateful for prayer and his faithfulness to answer. He has never left my side. Prayer is so beautifully powerful.. just like the God we serve!