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  1. So many times we forget how desperately we need sustained in prayer. Thanks for the reminder.

  2. Hi Dianne, its good to pray and i agree sometimes we are overwhelmed by situations around.

    It’s good to pray for everything including ourselves.

    Hearty Blessings to you

  3. Glad to connect with you through the #DanceWithJesus Linkup. This is an important reminder. We can wear ourselves out with effort but if we keep taking our issues to God, things will certainly be better in our lives and those of others whom we affect. That first click to tweet really puts it perfectly. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Dianne, this is so true! I often find myself praying for others, but not asking God to meet my own needs. I’m not sure why we do that, especially when it comes to our blogs, etc. (not wanting to promote ourselves). But God has recently opened my eyes to the importance of what we do here. I went through His Girls Bootcamp, and Arabah shared the first night about marketing being not about making money or making a name for ourselves, but it’s about the influence we have with the Gospel and building God’s Kingdom. So now I am more intentional about praying for anointing, creativity, and favor with the blog. Not for my glory–but for His! Thank you for sharing. Great post!

  5. You’re so right, Dianne, my prayers are hardly ever focused on me and my success. And the thought does cross my mind that it would be self-serving to do so but my motives are what will make the difference. If my aim is to glorify God in all I do, then that’s worth my prayers for sure!
    Thanks for this wise word, sweet friend.

  6. Thank you Dianne. I always thought it selfish to pray for myself and own needs, but wisdom is in praying for strength for ourselves so we can be able to support others who need His Wisdom support and Love. Blessings in prayer. Cheryl

  7. So true! A humble commitment to God of all that befuddles me is the best beginning to my day!

  8. Dianne Thornton says:

    Thanks for taking time to stop by, Helene.

  9. Dianne Thornton says:

    Thanks, Ifeoma. Praying God’s blessings on you today!

  10. Dianne Thornton says:

    Yes, Edith. God is faithful to us. He’s just waiting for us to approach Him.

  11. Dianne Thornton says:

    I’m so glad you got to go to the Bootcamp! My girls were in Austin that weekend, so I couldn’t attend. But I have the replay links! Once competition season isn’t over, I want to dive in to that. I love how you are praying over your blog. For His glory!! xoxo

  12. Dianne Thornton says:

    Motive has everything to do with it. Started reading Lisa Lloyd’s new book, “Chasing Famous.” It has the same roots as this. A timely message for all of us!

  13. Dianne Thornton says:

    Oh, Cheryl. So many need us … and they need the best version of ourselves we can give. I love that others pray for me, but I need to be praying for myself, too. So glad you came by.

  14. Dianne Thornton says:

    A hearty YES to that, Michele! Thanks for reading, today.

  15. Beautiful reminder. I easily pray for others but rarely pray for myself. It feels self-centered. God wants to know everything that is in our hearts and not just what concerns us for others. God always answers too and we can trust Him to provide what we need.

    This is a great lesson today. Thank you for pointing us to God through prayer.

  16. Such a good post, Dianne. I think I forget to pray for myself most days unless something is truly pressing. I focus on the needs of others. Yet as we pray for ourselves, we are filled and equipped to be there for others as well. Thank you for this reminder today.

  17. Oh I needed this. I pray about everyone but me…my kids, my husband, my friends. It’s really just pride…I think I don’t need the help so it should go elsewhere. So silly when I write it out. I need ALL THE HELP I CAN GET.

  18. I always say, about prayer, that it’s like the instruction given by the flight attendant before you take off – “put on your own oxygen mask before helping others.” It is important to pray for ourselves so we can pray for others.

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