iStop, Drop and Pray

January/2015

iPray eVotional iPray eVotionals exhorts those who pray.  It's the glass of water held out around each month's turn for the runners who can use a quick and easy quench in order to finish strong. iStop, Drop & Pray Approx. reading time: 9 minutes iSTOP, drop and pray "Do you know why I pulled you over?" "Yes, Mr. Cop, I know exactly why.  I ran a red light.  Why did I run the red light?  I just want you to know that I'm a law abiding citizen, officer.  I use my blinkers, drive the speed limit and most of the time I stop at red lights.  Just to put your mind at ease, I always stop at the really big intersections.  It is far too dangerous not to.  The impact could be deadly!  I would never risk my or anyone else's life by running a red light at the big intersections.  To be honest, this little intersection does not have as many lanes so there was less of a chance I could get hit by cross traffic.  The speed limit is lower and the road is not as busy as the street that is one block over.  I didn't see any cars coming so the red light really didn't matter at that particular moment.  Furthermore, I have never thought that a red light belonged at that intersection.  I have my reasons for believing that.  Thank you for listening to me and understanding where I am coming from.  It's time for me to get on my way.  Keep up the good work on getting the bad guys off the streets." "I'm writing you a ticket for running the light, read it carefully.  It will tell you what you need to do." For some reason my seriously flawed rationale kicks in just this way when it comes to some of God's red lights at life intersections.  I think that my explanation is enough for God to allow me to continue on, skip the ticket and not attend traffic school.  After all, He is such a loving and understanding God, He knows where I am coming from.  To top it off, I can get annoyed and resentful when I experience the consequences. The light could be at an intersection of fear, anger, judgment, pain, stubbornness, impatience, disrespect, revenge, self-righteousness, hopelessness, depression or laziness.  Sometimes the intersection feels more like being rejected, personally attacked or misunderstood. We face a choice to stop or speed through. If we ignore the light and let pain and stubbornness determine our reactions, God's spirit is not directing our paths. An anxiety-ridden intersection can go something like this: With three hours of sleep, email and texts are already rolling in as the sun comes up.  An event taking place in less than a week, details are being missed, too much to do in too little time, family is coming into town, no food in the kitchen, the house is a mess and the dog must have eaten something bad because his diarrhea is all over the house. God's spirit gives a red light.   STOP!   You know to stop... Do not be anxious about anything!  Present your request to God!  Think of what is worthy of praise!  STOP STOP STOP!  Let me carry the burden. Run the light and let anxiousness take over.  The Holy Spirit's lights flash to pull over.  Fight the ticket. "Yes, Lord, I know why you pulled me over.  I'm being anxious.  I have not stopped, handed these things over to you and thought about what is worthy of praise.  Now I'm feeling overwhelmed at what this day holds.  I'm not a bad person though, remember every time my son was to have surgery a few years back?  I trusted you Lord, prayed through that anxiousness and thought about the good You were doing.  Our lives depended on my stopping at those big intersections.  Compare this small intersection today to the four-lane happenings of just one street over!  That person over there, he seems to worry about everything under the sun; I'm not like that!  Please make sure things go well for me even through I ran the red light at this little insignificant intersection." A good dose of traffic school, straight from God's Word, to start thinking straight!  Holy Spirit hands over the ticket that says what to do.   Instead of looking at the ticket, stuff it in the pocket and add frustration to anxiety.  Add stress to the frustration and anxiety, stress about daily things like cleaning up a spill, lines at the store and chronic pains.  Stress affects mood.  Being in a bad mood affects the treatment of who are around.  Treating others poorly, with a bad attitude and with a short fuse, affects relationships and interactions.  Anxiety also effects the body's immune system and how certain glands in the body release hormones so... you start to feel ill.   "God, you're not helping me out here!  Take the consequences of running the red light away!" Stop, finally look at the ticket to find out what to do, it reads, "Jesus has paid the price.  Report to Philippians 4:6-8" "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:6-8 We should stop at every red light, spiritually speaking, because eventually we will hit or get hit from several angles.  We should stop and let God direct our path. iStop, DROP and pray Stopping is the first step. Dropping is the next. The other day I gave my daughter a red light when I noticed there was something we needed to address.  As I was talking with her about what I really wanted her to grasp, I could see her glancing at the clock.  She was waiting for the light to turn green.  Eventually we finished up and I gave her the green light.  Before the day was through, my daughter happened upon the same intersection and I gave her the same red light.  As we talked the second time, I realized that earlier, as she was waiting for the green light, she was not really listening to me.  There was a message and a lesson in the waiting.  Because she did not pay attention to me, only the clock, nothing was gained. If we do not loosen our grip in waiting and pay attention to what God is saying, we will find ourselves at more red lights than we thought existed.  Our destination might be right down the street, but we will catch every red light it takes. There are times when I sit at an intersection, my car is stopped but my mind is still going.  I can be in my own little world that has not stopped at all.  This is true of others as well.  I have seen makeup applying, nose picking, teeth cleaning, song singing, food eating and paper grabbing.  It really does not take much for someone to stop looking at the light and get honked at when it changes. It's easy to look at a red light as an opportunity to get something done or plan on how to get something done.  When God gives us a red light, it's time to drop what keeps us preoccupied and prevents us from hearing God's voice.  If we are waiting at a red light, there is purpose in the waiting. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 It's also easy to grow impatient when the waiting seems too long.  We might lash out with, "God, I stopped, I'm ready to go.  Come on.  There are no other cars waiting, why am I still sitting here?" Sometimes God will not change the light unless He knows it is safe to proceed.  If we push that peddle before God has worked out what must happen first, we will hit or be hit.  Dropping is letting go of control and allowing God to have all control.  Having a teachable heart and a willingness to trust God's way will always be the right way. "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 2 Peter 3:9 The light could be at an intersection that can stem from a number of things: sin, heart issues, certain feelings, knowledge or perceptions just to name a few.  The process of sanctification takes time and sometimes several attempts. Dropping it all at Jesus' feet allows God to work on our hearts and His spirit to direct our paths. "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:1-2   iStop, drop and PRAY Stop at the light, drop what hinders you, and then connect to God through prayer.   Imagine yourself showing up to a meeting that you have spent hours getting ready for.  After noticing a disconnection between department heads, your boss had asked everyone together to connect and hear about what was going on in the different parts of the company. As you walk in, a dozen or so co-workers are getting out their lap tops and devices.  You find an empty seat and do the same.  As the meeting time begins nobody says a word.  Instead everyone starts typing, researching, making graphs and preparing tables.  One person puts on headphones and listens to music. After 2 hours the meeting time expires, people put their things away and leave the room never having said a word.  The time was spent together and they might have gotten some work done, but there wasn't any communication between the department heads. Do you think the boss' goals for the meeting were met?  I'm guessing that everyone left without learning a single thing about each other.  All of them leaving in the same place as when they arrived.  I'm also guessing that nothing is going to change in the company, they will continue on, disconnected. You may never attend a silent meeting in your workplace, but this is what happens in our prayer lives when we sit at a red light in spiritual silence. Why Pray?  Here are a few good reasons and great verses! Click here:  Praying Towards Green Lights We can't expect change, growth and connection with God without praying.  iPray... Dear Lord, may we be cautious, safe and responsible at every intersection.   Teach us to STOP.  May we respect your red lights. Keep our hearts from excuses. Humble us when we need to be pulled over.  May Your Word set us on the right path again and again. Teach us to DROP. May we drop what hinders us.  Reveal to us the distractions that keep us from hearing You.  May we know the purpose in every waiting season and turn to You for quiet moments.  Give us teachable hearts so that we are not looking at the clock when we should be focused in on Your voice. Teach us to PRAY.  May we talk with you often.  Lift our heads away from our books, devices, schedules and games.  When we show up to Your meetings, may we be hungry to connect with praise on our lips, ready to present our requests, eager to hear from You.  Place on our hearts an overwhelming desire to understand what is going on in all of Your departments so that we can stay connected and in unity.  May we continue to pray towards Your green lights. In Jesus Name iPray, Amen!   Michelle Fozounmayeh iPray eVotional

In This Issue iSTOP iDROP iPRAY iPray 4 U Join iPray eMailing List Michelle Fozounmayeh Michelle Fozounmayeh A joy filled wife and mom that enjoys writing, praying, speaking at women events and being an Area Coordinator with the ministry Moms In Prayer International. Blog: 7tothirty7.blogspot.com Website: http://7tothirty7.com/ 4 Traditions 4 New Years 4 Traditions 4 Valentines 4 Traditions 4 St. Patricks 4 Traditions 4 Easter 4 Traditions 4 Mother's Day 4 Traditions 4 Father's Day 4 Traditions 4 Fourth of July 4 Traditions 4 Summer 4 Traditions 4 Back to School 4 Traditions 4 Halloween 4 Traditions 4 Thanksgiving 4 Traditions 4 Christmas iPray Links: Dec. 2011 iPray link: iTeeter-Totter   Jan. 2012 iPray link: iPray Newness Feb. 2012 iPray link: iLove DEEP and WIDE March 2012 iPray link: iPraise April 2012 iPray link: iEmbrace  May 2012 iPray link:   iSmell a Stain June 2012 iPray link: iPray 4 Purity July 2012 iPray link: iPray 4 Protection August 2012 iPray link: iReminisce September 2012 iPray: iWork Out   October 2012 iPray:  iFollow November 2012 iPray: iThank God for That December 2012 iPray: iFinish Strong   January 2013 iPray: iNeed a Reminder   February 2013 iPray iPray in One Accord March 2013 iPray: iRest April 2013 iPray: iListen May 2013 iPray: iHold On June 2013 iPray: iStretch July 2013 iPray: iDream   August 2013 iPray: iGet Dressed September 2013 iPray: iSurrender October 2013 iPray: iSpill November 2013 iPray: iMad Pray December 2013 iPray: iMine January 2014 iPray: iColor February 2014 iPray: iClip Show March 2014 iPray iShelve Not April 2014 iPray iKnow in Part May 2014 iPray iRespond June 2014 iPray iHope July 2014 iPray iPray Head To Toe August 2014 iPray iPromote Up September 2014 iPray iWill Grow Up October 2014 iPray iTell the Story November 2014 iPray iFly Away December 2014 iPray iGive Credit Poem links: Time to be Free Ms. Marry McMoo Only You I Delight in You A Bat's Perspective The Ins and Outs Green Things Treasures in the Darkness To My Mom No Longer Hidden 70 Years of Marriage Saint Sadie Discovering Little One Wide Long High and Deep My Son Knowledge Hoard Short Stories: Cream of Corn Battle of the Food Face Singing the Night Away See You Later, Alligator Don't Touch Fried Nuts Annoying Brother Missy's Puppies High Dive Something Big! Stretching First Rainbow Promise

Praying Towards Green Lights

When God gives you a red light, asking you to stop what you are doing and focus in on him, it’s a good time to drop everything and pray.  Why Pray?  Here are a few good reasons and great verses!

Praying precedes great things.

“Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things, fenced in and hidden, which you do not know (do not distinguish and recognize, have knowledge of and understand).” - Jeremiah 33:3

Praying will lead to wisdom.

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” -James 1:5

We should never stop praying, and always stop to pray.

“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:18

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Before a green light, God commissions, charges and anoints through prayer. 

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,” Luke 4:18

We are strengthened through prayer.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Through prayer God performs miracles and responds to our faith.

He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20

We are made right.

“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41

We will grow in our faith.

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6

Our life will be in tune and in line with God’s will.

Saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Luke 22:42

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23

We will stop give foolish explanations for our actions.

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2

Praying changes everything, sometimes we can see the change and other times we have to wait.

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9

"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end-it will not lie.  If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3

Prayer increases our gratitude.

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free." Psalm 118:1-18

Burdens become light.

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

The devil cannot get a foothold when we are in prayer.

“The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy.”  Deuteronomy 33:27

It is Humbling.

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you." 1 Peter 5:6

Next time you find yourself at a red light, pray yourself towards the green light.  When it turns green, He is saying, “Now go for it!”

iGive Credit

December/2014

iPray eVotional iPray eVotionals exhorts those who pray.  It's the glass of water held out around each month's turn for the runners who can use a quick and easy quench in order to finish strong. iGive Credit Approx. reading time: 8 minutes THE GIFT For Christmas my daughter received a crochet kit from her aunt.  One glance at the kit took me back to when I was around her age when my great grandmother taught me to crochet.  One summer I spent some time at my great grandmother's house.  My sister and I became interested in the doilies she made from thread.     Soon we were engaged in a lesson, learning how to make a simple chain.  Before we went home my great grandmother actually gifted my sister and I some thread and our very own crochet hooks.  We were so excited and made some fun doilies of our own.  After a handful of doilies and no instruction on how to grow in this craft, my excitement faded and it became a craft of the past. Do you know those gifts that you sort of wish gets pushed to the side and never really used?  I hate to admit it but my daughter's crochet kit was one of them.  Crocheting was a hard craft to keep up with for me.  I mastered the chain and that was about it, but this kit had instructions to make all kinds of animals. The day after Christmas I heard my daughter talking to her brother.  "Look at all the animals I'm going to make!"  My son was now excited about her gift.  "Can you make me a pig?  I'd love a pig!" My daughter agreed and soon she was running to me and asking me to help her get started.  Get started?  You don't just sit down and start making a bunny rabbit, which was her first choice.  First you have to learn the basics, how to hold the hook, maneuver the string and make a simple chain. I looked at my daughter and realized that I was to help her in using her gift. USING THE GIFT The Christmas gift was not going to disappear, it was staying.  A second chance at the craft of crocheting was inevitable.  I could see my daughter's excitement matched the way I felt that summer at my great grandmother's house.  I figured that this time around I would help my daughter succeed in making more than just a chain and a doily. We would create animals starting with a bunny!    We sat down and opened the kit.  One thing in our favor was that it was a yarn kit with a larger hook.  Yarn was easier to handle than thread. The instructional book said it was for beginners.  It started with a five sentence paragraph on how to make a chain.  I laughed, knowing that my daughter could have never figured out how to make a simple chain on her own, using only the description the book provided.  I knew it would take some hands-on guiding.  As I helped my daughter arrange her hands and start a chain she talked about making things for her grandparents and cousins we were going to see in a few short days for the new years. I gave a half promising response, "Yea, maybe.  We'll see how this goes." As she practiced her first chain she said, "Ok, what's the next step?  When will it start looking like the bunny?"  I glanced at the first picture of what our bunny project was to look like.    Oh my! I explained that she was just practicing for a bit and then we will start.  I looked through the instructions and realized that I too needed more than what was in the book to help her along.  Out came the computer and the internet for the hands-on training that went beyond my simple know-how.  Step by step youtube videos came in handy and soon we were crocheting what we thought was going to be the top of the bunny's head.  Only it wasn't looking like the picture.    Then we looked at a second video that gave us a little more instruction.  Our stitch was looking better but still, it was not looking like the perfect half ball pictured in the book.    Hours had passed and my daughter was off doing something else while I tried to figure out what was going wrong.  I didn't want to see the excitement fade so quickly so I searched the internet for better videos.  After watching tons of instructions I found one that seemed to fit the bill.  That day was done, but if my daughter still wanted to try this out we would start again the next day. The next day she seemed to be even more motivated to create.  The failed attempts did not deter her.  So I showed her the video I found on how to make Smileys. Smiley Face Toy  She almost jumped out of her skin.  "Yes!  That's it.  We'll start more simple and make Smileys!  We are not ready to make the animals, yet."  After a quick scavenger hunt around the house for different colors of yarn we were at it again.  My daughter also discovered that her Rainbow Loom hook was a close duplicate of the crochet hook.  This time we sat side by side crocheting together. We learned how to keep the yarn loose enough to stitch into but tight enough to keep it together.  We learned the terms and what they meant.  Mistakes gave each creation character.  After another full day of crocheting we managed to make two Smileys to give away.  We even used our failed bunny attempt as a Smiley hat!    The day before New Years Eve we were in the car for almost 6 hours.  It was our goal to make at least two more so that my daughter could give two cousins, an aunt and her grandparents a Smiley.  The two of us crocheted for the entire ride up.  I helped her correct stitches, loosen up the yarn, tighten up miss stitches and add details.  At times I had to finish up a few rounds to help get her back on track.  When she felt sick from looking down I continued the project for her until she was able to start again.  Our hands kept busy for the entire ride and as we pulled into my in-laws community we finished.    THE CREDIT She put each one into a small gift bag.  Before running into the house she stopped.  "Mom, can I tell them I did it all on my own?"  I had done most of the work and the proud look on her face was worth every bit of it.  I certainly didn't need any praise since this was a labor of love.  I didn't want to see my daughter's excitement die like mine had. Silently I felt God's spirit show me the lesson. "Honey, you can tell them that we did this project together."  I said, "Tell them that your mom helped you learn to crochet and make Smilies for them.  They will give you the congratulations but also know that you had guidance." As much as I wanted to let her take all the credit I realized that she needed to learn to give credit to the one who taught her the skill, patiently helped her when her fingers didn't seem to do the right thing, encouraged her to stay calm when an entire row unraveled, took over when she couldn't go on and added the details that was beyond her beginner abilities.  Throughout the process she came to me often, "Mom. can you sew the eyes?  Can you make the mouth?  Can you help me with the stuffing?  Can you fix this yarn?"  As I helped I watched her interest and excitement grow.  When I fixed an accidental knot she ran to find buttons for eyes.  As I sewed the eyes she found the right color yarn for the mouth.  We were a team. My daughter knew that it was true.  She smiled and said, "Okay.  That sounds good, thanks for all of your help," and ran into my in-laws home with the Smilies in hand. My daughter had received a gift.  Not knowing a thing about crocheting and how difficult it could be, she took it on.  She did not push it aside.  My daughter took instruction and advice along the way.  She desired to use the new talent to give back to others.  She let her imperfections give her project character.  Along the way she realized what she did wrong and fixed it for the next round of stitching.  I am so thankful that God did not let selfishness get weaved into the project.  At a pivotal moment she was taught to give credit to her instructor and helper. That moment also gave me an opportunity to give credit in two ways. First, I can see that I was given an opportunity to lift her up, to let her stand as the creative drive and artist of each Smiley. I knew something about crochet that helped her get started, took over making the project work and did most of the stitches for her.  It would make sense to stamp my name on the whole thing and demote her credit to match her involvement.  I didn't think of that in the moment because I knew this was her Christmas gift and I was joining her desire to create something to give away.  I could have easily told her to say I did most of it.  Instead I instructed her to say she had help.   What a great way to let selfishness fail, and selflessness win!  It gave me an opportunity to lift up and honor another. To credit my daughter for what God was doing in and through her.  Demanding credit I might have deserved would have killed her gift.  I certainly didn't want to see the love for creating through crocheting die off like it did for me when I was her age. Second, in helping my daughter give proper credit, I was speaking a spiritual truth into her life about giving God proper credit. God is the giver of our talents, gifts and interests.  What can start as pure excitement and interest can easily take a selfish turn when we step away from a project and choose to take God's glory and honor as our own. Taking the credit away from Him or anyone else feeds selfishness.  It also eliminates our God-testimony from our lives.  When we walk away from a project, we should be pointing people to Christ.   FOR JUST A MOMENT For just a moment I saw my daughter's gift as a burden.  I let my own memories of crocheting get in the way.  For just a moment I did not want this gift to take flight and instead wanted it to disappear, or be placed to the side or to be forgotten about.  What a shame that would have been, and a missed opportunity to connect with my daughter that ultimately brought us closer to each other and closer to God's design.  A missed opportunity to aid my daughter in using her gift to bless others. For just a moment my daughter felt complete ownership and forgot how much help she had received.  If I had let her take all the credit, the help she received would have faded from her mind and been forgotten.  The finished product would have been falsely advertised.  If my help was left out, what would have happened if someone handed her yarn and a hook and asked to see the beginning steps to "crochet in the round" which she has yet to master?  She would have come face to face with the hard reality that she set herself up as the go-to instead of giving credit to her go-to. Stealing credit from God does not point others to Him, it weaves selfishness into our projects and it does not produce the God-honoring testimony we were meant to share with the world. For just a moment we are given opportunities.  How will you respond? iPray... Since God is the giver of our gifts and talents, the helper in the process, our go-to when our yarns get knotted and the perfecter of our faith... iPray that He will receive all Glory and Honor. iPray that before we run off to share our projects with the world, we will stop and ask God for guidance.  That we will listen and trust His words. iPray that our hearts will be excited to give back to the world without selfishness getting in the way. iPray that when God gives us an opportunity to help another person in their gifts we will not hide away and miss the opportunity to bless another. iPray we will choose to promote others in their God-honoring works whenever given a chance, handing over credit without any "yarn" attached.  iPray that we will be full of gratitude and become constant Christ Creditors in every project and in every way.    In Jesus' Name, Amen!   Michelle Fozounmayeh iPray Evotional

In This Issue iGive Credit THE GIFT USING THE GIFT THE CREDIT FOR JUST A MOMENT iPray Join iPray eMailing List Michelle Fozounmayeh Michelle Fozounmayeh A joy filled wife and mom that enjoys writing, praying, speaking at women events and being an Area Coordinator with the ministry Moms In Prayer International. Blog: 7tothirty7.blogspot.com Website: http://7tothirty7.com/ 4 Traditions 4 New Years 4 Traditions 4 Valentines 4 Traditions 4 St. Patricks 4 Traditions 4 Easter 4 Traditions 4 Mother's Day 4 Traditions 4 Father's Day 4 Traditions 4 Fourth of July 4 Traditions 4 Summer 4 Traditions 4 Back to School 4 Traditions 4 Halloween 4 Traditions 4 Thanksgiving 4 Traditions 4 Christmas iPray Links: Dec. 2011 iPray link: iTeeter-Totter   Jan. 2012 iPray link: iPray Newness Feb. 2012 iPray link: iLove DEEP and WIDE March 2012 iPray link: iPraise April 2012 iPray link: iEmbrace  May 2012 iPray link:   iSmell a Stain June 2012 iPray link: iPray 4 Purity July 2012 iPray link: iPray 4 Protection August 2012 iPray link: iReminisce September 2012 iPray: iWork Out   October 2012 iPray:  iFollow November 2012 iPray: iThank God for That December 2012 iPray: iFinish Strong   January 2013 iPray: iNeed a Reminder   February 2013 iPray iPray in One Accord March 2013 iPray: iRest April 2013 iPray: iListen May 2013 iPray: iHold On June 2013 iPray: iStretch July 2013 iPray: iDream   August 2013 iPray: iGet Dressed September 2013 iPray: iSurrender October 2013 iPray: iSpill November 2013 iPray: iMad Pray December 2013 iPray: iMine January 2014 iPray: iColor February 2014 iPray: iClip Show March 2014 iPray iShelve Not April 2014 iPray iKnow in Part May 2014 iPray iRespond June 2014 iPray iHope July 2014 iPray iPray Head To Toe August 2014 iPray iPromote Up September 2014 iPray iWill Grow Up October 2014 iPray iTell the Story November 2014 iPray iFly Away Poem links: Time to be Free Ms. Marry McMoo Only You I Delight in You A Bat's Perspective The Ins and Outs Green Things Treasures in the Darkness To My Mom No Longer Hidden 70 Years of Marriage Saint Sadie Discovering Little One Wide Long High and Deep My Son Knowledge Hoard Short Stories: Cream of Corn Battle of the Food Face Singing the Night Away See You Later, Alligator Don't Touch Fried Nuts Annoying Brother Missy's Puppies High Dive Something Big! Stretching First Rainbow Promise