Power Prayers

Dear Friend,   

The theme of this month’s Box comes from the book of James. James, whom Paul called a “pillar” of the church (Galatians 2:9), was a leader of the Jerusalem council. James wrote this letter to encourage the early Christians who were enduring persecution and difficulties and were “scattered among the nations” (James 1:1). He told them that “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” (James 5:16 NLT)

That advice still holds true today. In fact, whenever someone asks you to pray for them, they are acknowledging this truth. And what a responsibility it is, to pray for someone! That’s why the theme of this month’s Box is Power Prayers. In this month’s Box you’ll find items that will encourage you as you pray for others as well as items that you can use to encourage others. Let’s take a look at what’s in this month’s Box:

There are so many things I like about the amazing devotional journal titled Power Prayers to Grow Your Faith. It gives you solid biblical reasons to pray, and encouragement to pray over every area of your life. You’ll find “power prayers” that are simple and heartfelt, yet packed with spiritual punch. It has larger print than most devotionals, nicely lined pages to write in your prayers and a ribbon page marker. And if you are feeling real generous, it even comes in a gift box. (Though my guess is you’ll want to keep this one for yourself!)

Do you know someone who could use an extra dose of encouragement? Most likely several people immediately came to mind. Good. Because now, in Prayers to Share, you have 100 pass-along encouragement reminders of God’s unwavering promises. Promises that give us joy, hope, peace, strength…and so much more! I especially like that each prayer sheet includes a scripture verse and space to write your own note. The pages make it easy – just tear and share a prayer!  

While we’re talking about encouraging friends, take a look at the ten beautiful Christian Encouragement cards. My favorite is the one with a verse from Psalms on the front and on the inside it says, “You bless this world just by being you.” Who wouldn’t love to get such a meaningful card? Or for that matter, who wouldn’t love to get any one of these cards? Which one is your favorite? (Go ahead, send it to someone today! You could even add one of the Prayers to Share which would make it even more meaningful, if that’s possible!)

Here’s another idea: Send someone who needs encouragement not only an encouragement card with one of the Prayers to Share, but also include the lovely wooden Meaningful Magnet that has Psalm 13:5 on it…I trust in God’s unfailing love.

When you are looking for a moment to relax, close your eyes and have a quiet time just focusing on God, Leigh Nash’s CD, Hymns and Sacred Songs will help you do just that. A mix of hymns with new melodies and new, sacred songs, it will not only help you relax, it will also calm your spirit and turn your focus on our Savior, our Shepherd, our Fount of every Blessing, our blessed Redeemer, our mighty Warrior…

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” What an encouraging verse! Are you ready to grow your faith through Power Prayers? Are you excited about encouraging someone else to grow in their faith? Each month our aim at Bette’s Box of Blessings is to provide you with resources that will help you grow in your faith and will help you share your faith…while at the same time providing a great value with significant savings. This month’s Box has a retail value of $77.86! As powerful as your savings are, even more powerful are your prayers. 

Praying that your powerful prayers will produce wonderful results,

Bette