Friendships

I pray today for true and faithful friendships that will bolster, uphold, encourage, bless, and nurture one another. It is easy to find "casual" friends, but I pray that students will find 1-2 really close true friends who will stick "closer than a brother."
1 Samuel 18:1b Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.

H1N1 Helpful Info

University of Alabama and H1N1 flu

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0%2C2933%2C541020%2C00.html?test=latestnews

Tips & Info from the Centers for Disease Control

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

Staying Healthy

Today I pray for good health for college students. I pray that students will be diligent about hand washing and other hygiene and that the H1N1 virus would not spread rampant in dorm rooms and other close quarters. I pray that the students would do their part as well, by eating right, taking their vitamins, getting plenty of sleep, and taking necessary precautions.


"When Health is absent Wisdom cannot reveal itself, Art cannot become manifest, Strength cannot be exerted, Wealth is useless and Reason is powerless."- -HEROPHILIES, 300 B.C.

Prayer for Parents

Dear Lord,

Today I pray for all those parents who are sending their kids off to college, either near or far away. As they haul suitcases, boxes, computers, pillows, etc. into a tiny dorm room or to off-campus housing, remind them that they are entrusting their child(ren) to your care and that you are able to take care of them. Give them wisdom as they learn the delicate balance of keeping in touch without smothering--the givers of roots and wings. . .Let them embrace this new phase of life as they learn that parenting never ends--it just changes. Comfort their hearts and fill them with your love and peace as they return to empty nests. Amen

List your school. . .

K-State, Manhattan, KS
Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS
Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

Dear Lord,

Bless all those who are reading this blog today. Give them wisdom as they get ready for the fall semester. From freshmen to returning seniors, guide them on how to enroll early in the right classes. Work out all the details for finances for the coming year as the recession has had an impact on college tuition rates. Provide for their every need according to your riches in glory.

Philippians 4:19 (Contemporary English Version)
I pray that God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Christ Jesus!

Vision for this blog

My vision for this blog is to capture encouraging thoughts each day for college students and those who are concerned about them--parents, friends, and relatives. I see it as a place to list prayer requests, answers to prayer, and just vent on issues that college students face each day. This is a transitional time of life, a time to explore interests, strengths, make friends, establish independence from parents, and question values, morality, and beliefs.

Please feel free to add your own comments, responses, or prayer concerns. For privacy reasons, please use only first names or initials. I would also appreciate it if you would list the name of the school that you represent.
Blessings!