Pray on Purpose with Shawndra Washington

07/10/2022

Today’s PSA: The power of setting intentions.

Intention setting is clearly stating what you want to experience and achieve through your actions.

I do this every morning.

I literally lay in bed and think about how I want my day to go (and consult with Holy Spirit.)

This morning one of my intentions was that I wouldn’t get frustrated. So whatever happened, I decided that I would not get frustrated.

It’s the reason I didn’t snap on my kid when we left the house late and I had to rearrange some things AND drive. (See previous post. I was joking about using ALL the words. LOL)
It’s the reason I didn’t have a bad attitude about waiting for the family of a couple to arrive for the wedding I officiated when it was 1000 degrees outside.
It’s the reason I didn’t get mad at the rude cashier at ***.

I had many other opportunities, but I had decided that I was not getting frustrated today.

Fast forward to early evening. I reached out to someone for help on something that I totally dropped the ball on. When I felt frustration creeping in, I said out loud, “Shawndra, you’re not frustrated. You’re hot, hungry and tired (I didn’t get a nap today.”

So you know what I did? I ate and went to sleep.

Why am I telling you this?

Setting intentions really does work.

YOU get to decide the type of day you’re going to have. Once YOU make the decision, you attract what you say in your life. (There is power in our words.) When you set your intentions, you disallow your day to happen to you. You tell your day how it will be.

Makes sense? I hope so.

Who wants to try it? Let me know how it goes.

01/29/2022

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Did you know that divine health is NOT only limited to your physical health? It includes every aspect of your life. Yes, every aspect! (I can’t wait to talk about this in class.)

Divine health belongs to you, and YOU have to choose the access it.

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&Soul

01/09/2022

Read Proverbs 6

Quick Prayer: Lord, I thank you for the wisdom that you impart to me. Help me to keep those teachings close to my heart so that they can guide me on my journey. I repent for any times that I have used my words to damage the relationships or reputations of others. I repent for talking down to others to make myself look better. I repent for getting involved in matters that I have no reason to be involved in. God, I want to share love, grace and mercy with others in the same way that you have shown me. Your law is light to me and my desire is to walk in your light.

Make these declarations and feel free to add your own in the comments.

* I love and desire godly instruction.
* It matters to God how I treat people, so I am committed to treat people well.
* I work hard without having to be told.
* I love God with all of my heart. Therefore, I live a life of purity.
* I will not sow discord among my brothers.
*God’s law is light to me. I am committed to walk in the light.

01/08/2022

01/06/2022

Read Proverbs 4

Quick Prayer: Lord, my desire is to incline my ear to your words. So I come this morning leaning in closer to your wisdom. As I guard my heart above all things, let your words pe*****te deep into my heart. I thank you for filling my heart with your wisdom and teachings that show me how to live and honor you. Today, I close the door on all the things that would set me on a path of wickedness. I choose to follow your wisdom and do life your way.

Make these declarations and feel free to add your own in the comments:

* God’s wisdom is a gift to me, so I will not abandon the life lessons that he teaches me.
* I gain sound judgment and then follow through to understanding.
* My thoughts are filled with God’s words and they pe*****te deep into my spirit.
*Wisdom protects me. Life is not worth living without it.
* Getting wisdom is the most important thing I can do.
* I am full of wisdom, common sense, and good judgment.

01/05/2022

Read Proverbs 3

Quick prayer: Lord, I thank you that because you know all things, I can trust you with everything. Help me to abide in You. Help me to focus on You. Help me to study Your word and let it be deeply rooted in my heart. I thank You for the promise that you will make my paths straight because I trust you with all my heart and acknowledge you in all my ways.

Make these declarations and feel free to add your own in the comments.
* I am a mature believer. I welcome God’s correction.
* I reject the pride of leaning on my own knowledge and intelligence.
* I trust God’s plan for my life.
* As I walk in wisdom, God gives me long life, spiritual riches, and honor.

01/04/2022

Read Proverbs 2

Quick prayer: Lord, I thank you for the words of wisdom in Proverbs. Every word is a treasure of knowledge and understanding. I thank you for an understanding heart and open ears. Your Word says that everyone who listens and obeys your instructions will be given wisdom and good sense. Help me to receive and pay attention to your words of wisdom so that I can know and understand you more. I want to walk in the path of your truth and your righteousness all the days of my life. I thank you that all the wisdom and knowledge I could ever need for life and living are found in you.

Make these declarations and feel free to add your own in the comments.

* Wisdom is stored up for me and I can readily access it.
* Wisdom and truth are at the very center of my being.
* Wisdom is my close friend and knowledge is my companion.
* I listen to and obey God. He gives me wisdom and good sense.
* I have a deep and reverential fear (respect) for God.
* Daily, I will treasure wisdom, incline my ear to wisdom, store it up in my heart, and apply it my heart.

01/03/2022

Read Proverbs 1

Quick Prayer: Lord, without you, I make poor choices and focus on unnecessary things. I acknowledge that I can’t do life on my own. Your word says that the first step towards true knowledge is to live in obedience to You. Lord, I trust You and respect You. I want to live my life the way that you want me to live it. I invite Your wisdom and instruction into my life. I thank You for giving me clarity and leading me the way I should go.

Make these declarations (and feel free to add your own in the comments.)

* I recognize wisdom and value discipline.
* I understand insightful teaching.
* I receive guidance to live a disciplined life.
* I have the ability to choose what is fair.
* I am wise, therefore I always pay attention to wise counsel.
* I am discerning, so I always receive divine guidance.
* Wisdom seeks me because I heed her teachings.