Autumn & Annie

I recently saw a woman sweeping leaves on her driveway on an exceptionally windy day, right in the peak of the leaf-dropping season. Needless to say, the leaves were blowing onto the driveway just as fast as she was sweeping them off.

I couldn’t help but think about my faith journey when I saw this. How often do I feel like my obedient acts to God are futile - like sweeping leaves on a windy, fall day. But the truth is, that every small act we make in obedience to God can have an impact for his kingdom, whether we can see it or not.

“This is love for God: to obey His commands. And His commands are not burdensome…”
1 John 5:3

Won’t you pray with me?

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/obedience

What happens when you pray to God asking for opportunity?
..Well, in my case, it literally came knocking at my front door at 7:30 the next morning.

Never underestimate the power of prayer!
Won’t you pray with me?

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/opportunity

During week 40, your little one is the size of a small pumpkin. If your child has already been born, congratulations on his or her arrival! If your baby is still enjoying the comfort of your belly, don’t worry - many newborns arrive later than expected. You’ve got this!

Today, thank our righteous God for giving life to your baby. Pray for the great things God has planned for your child’s life - plans to give him or her hope and a future.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week40

During week 39, your baby is now full-term and the size of a miniature watermelon. Your little one’s pink skin is beginning to lighten, and most skin pigmentation will happen after birth.

With your child nearly here, you may be getting excited and, also, a little nervous. Spend time with the Lord today. Ask our Heavenly Father to empower you with wisdom and give you the tools needed to help set your child on the right path. Pray that other family members and friends in your life will also be loving role models for your little one.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week39

During week 38, your baby is the length of a stalk of rhubarb. Your child’s reflexes are active, and his or her brain is now able to control the functions of the entire body.

You are nearly at the end of your pregnancy. Praise the Lord for giving strength to the weary! This week, we’re praying for renewed strength during the last few weeks of pregnancy.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week38

During week 37 of pregnancy, your little one is the size of Swiss chard, and you’re in the last month of pregnancy. Your baby is now getting antibodies through the umbilical cord which will help protect him or her from germs and disease after birth.

It’s fun to think about what gifts God has already given to your baby. Pray to the Lord that your child will use the gifts God has given him or her to share the Lord’s grace with others.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week37

During week 36, your child is the size of a head of romaine lettuce. Your baby is preparing to make an entry into this world and will soon be in the head-down position, if he or she isn’t already.

As you think ahead to your little one’s future, begin praying about future relationships. If your child marries, may he or she find a spouse who has an intimate relationship with the Lord.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week36

During week 35 of pregnancy, your baby is the size of a honeydew melon. Your child’s fundamental physical development is nearly finished, and he or she will continue to put on weight throughout the remaining days of your pregnancy.

Pray for your little one to be courageous and bold in faith. May he or she choose to do the right thing even when afraid.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week35

During week 34, your little one is the size of a cantaloupe. Your baby may start to see his or her first color - red - and may even begin having dreams.

As you have your own dreams and desires for your child, pray to our kind Father that your child has a generous spirit.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week34

During week 33, your child is the size of a pineapple. Your baby’s bones are continuing to harden, but your little one will still have soft spots on his or her skull. The brain and other tissue will continue to grow, and skull bones will fuse together in childhood.

Go in prayer to our Lord this week regarding your child’s temperament. May your little one have a heart of forgiveness like Jesus and not be easily angered.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week33

During week 32, your baby is the size of a jicama. Have you noticed a pattern to your baby’s movements? It’s a good time to start taking note. Your little one’s active and resting patterns will likely be similar after he or she is born.

Go in prayer to our Almighty God this week regarding your child’s friendships. May your little one love everyone with the love of Jesus Christ and seek wise, deep connections that will help him or her grow in faith.

https://autumnandannie.com/blogs/one-million-prayers/week32