From: Slim [#005]

Dear God,

Lead Me Down The Path You Want Me To Go Down.

Thanks For So Many Things. It's Impossible To List Them All On A Small Limited Blog Post.

Love,
Slim

From: Chelsea [#005]

Dear God,

When was the last time I was totally dedicated to you? It seems like the times when I'm wholeheartedly devoted to you, it only lasts for a series of days. It's like that parable with the sower and seeds.

³ Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow. ⁴ And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. ⁵ Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. ⁶ But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. ⁷ And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. ⁸ But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. ⁹ He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

I'm like the seed that immediately sprang up but then got withered because of its lack of root. I don't really like that thought, but... that's just what I am. Lord, give me the strength and perseverance to not get caught up too much in what the world has to offer. It has no root, and unlike You, it's not reliable and unwavering. I know I have to try harder, but please, only with Your help. Allow the grace of the Spirit come into me without holding back, and open my ears for Your words.

Your child,
Chelsea

From: Slim [#004]

Dear Heavenly Father,

I always feel pulled away from You by something. Something, something that weakens our relationship. Father, guide me down the right path.

I want to feel the joy that Mrs. Hazen talked about in chapel this past week.

J is for Jesus first
O is for others second
Y is for yourself last

Lord, help me to be like the pilot and put myself last. It seems like I put other things before you. Now, I feel bad. Help the high school applied class do well tomorrow for the first chapel in the new chapel building. Thank you so much for the chance to build the CPAC, where we can worship you and glorify you with our talents. Thank you.

Love, your lost child,
Slim

From: Mia [#003]

Dear God,

I pray that you help us everywhere we may be.

I want to thank you again, but I pray that you help all those in need.
My aunt just told me that a man murdered his wife, mother, and kids because of financial problems, and then committed suicide. What kind of world are we living in, Lord? We need to learn that life is a gift that we should always, always be thankful for. People in this generation think that committing suicide is an easy way out. Please help us to learn that we only live one life and help us.

Be with us always and forever.

Thank You Lord,
MiaCeleste

From: Chelsea [#004]

Dear God,

Sometimes I really don't like myself. I'm mad at myself. Why can't I change to be the daughter my dad wants me to be?
And I realized that my iPod was taken away because I asked for it, and God, you do listen. I miss it though. I wanted to learn a new song by ear.

Your child,
Chelsea

From: Slim [#003]

Dear God,

I like I said, I was going to make a thank you list because Mrs. Ball made us make a happy list. =]
Thank you for......
SENDING JESUS TO SUFFER AND DIE FOR US SO THAT WE MAY LIVE ALL ETERNITY IN HEAVEN WITH YOU[!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
For my friends and family that love me [including Tibby =) ]
For the clothes on my back
For the chance to get a good education
For the food You place on the table and clean water
For the jobs You give to my parents
For good health

Lord, I can't name the all countless blessings You have given to me! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I know others may not have the blessings and opportunities as I do.

I pray especially for those who have lost all of their family and friends. Give them the joy of Your salvation in their heart. I pray for all those in poverty, that they have the nessicities that they need to make it through the day. I pray for Emilio's cousin. He has cancer, if it be Your will, allow him to heal quickly.

Lord, please help me to be my best and be the best Christian I can be. Also, help lip sync to go well. If it be Your will, please may 7th grade win.

Thank you Lord!
Slim

From: Chelsea [#003]

Dear God,

It's so hard. With all these worldly distractions - laptop, iPod, TV, mass media, magazines, and so much more - it's so hard to dedicate my life to You. Sometimes I wish I'd been born in a different time period, like some two centuries ago. No one had this sort of stuff. Yeah, there'd be ways to still stray away... but you know... this temptation is...UGH!

So I'm asking for Your help tonight. Detach me slowly from everything. It's almost impossible for me right now, since I am young and rash. But...everything's possible with you. Help me, only if You will it. Only if You want to.

Your child,
Chelsea