Day 30: No Missed Opportunities

 

Lord,

I pray in everything that I wrote this month there were no missed opportunities.  If I did miss an opportunity, please grant me grace that I may have that opportunity again, if it is Your will.  If I missed an opportunity and I cannot have that opportunity again, please give me grace to learn from this missed moment and not dwell on it negatively.

Please allow me to have more oppurtunities to share You with the world.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo PromptL Day 30: Bible Based Prompt

Bible Based Prompt:
Have one of your characters talk about or journal how they exhibited the Fruit of the Spirit in their lives on this week.

NaNo Prompt: Day 30: That's Nasty

Have one of your characters eat, smell, or see something nasty. What is it? Where are they when they see it? Why did it happen? What do they do as a result of this?

Day 29: Colossians 3:23

 

Lord,

I pray that all I have written this month will reflect Colossians 3:23. Everything that I write is for You and not for man.  And when I begin to write for man, I pray that You will remind me of this same verse.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 29: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters reflect on Proverbs 18:4. Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo Prompt: Day 29: Somewhere New

Have one of your characters visit somewhere new in your setting (make it somewhere more than 75 miles away). Where do they go? Why do they go there? Who do they see? What do they do while there?

Day 28: Psalm 32:8

 

Lord,

Psalm 32:8 tells me that You will instruct me and teach me the way I should go.  Thank You that YOu will do this.

Thank You that You will also counsel me with Your eye upon me.  I am grateful that You care about me enough to bless me with the gift to write.

I pray that I steward this gift in a way that will make You proud.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 28: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters talk about or journal about how they experienced the joy of the Lord this week.

NaNo Prompt: Day 28: Where's My Phone

 Have one of your characters one of your characters lose their phone. Where do they lose it? Why do they lose it? Who finds it? How do they find it? Does it have a lock screen on it?

(This one was inspired by a day that I lost my phone and it went on adventure, which caused me to have to walk all over the college campus to find it. I ended up going to four different offices to find it.

Day 27: Matthew 5:16

 

Lord,

Matthew 5:16 reminds me to "Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

I pray that my light shines through the words that I write in my novels and other writings.  I pray that my writings show Your good works and glorify You.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 27: Bible Based Prompt

Bible Based Prompt:
Have one of your characters reflect on Philippians 4:5 Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo Prompt: Day 27: Do You Hear That?

 What sounds do your characters hear? Where are they when they hear these sounds? What do they feel or do as they experience these sounds? Why do they hear these sounds?

Day 26: Psalm 139:14

Lord,

Psalm 139:14 says, "I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well."

Thank You that You will continually bless me to be a better writer and continue to write so that I can show that Your works are wonderful.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen 

NaNo Prompt: Day 26: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters reflect on Psalm 73:26. Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo Prompt: Day 26: It's Quiet in Here

 Create a moment of deafening silence for one of your characters. Where are they? How do they feel? Why do they feel this way? What do they do?

Day 25: Use My Gifts and Abilities for God

Lord,

As I have received the gift of writing, I pray that I use it to serve others, as a good steward of these precious gifts and abilities that You have given me: whenever I write, as one who speaks of God; whenever I write, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—I pray that in everything I write, You may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To You belongs all glory and dominion as I use my gifts and abilities for You.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,
Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 25: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters reflect on 1 John 3:18. Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo Prompt: Day 25: What is That?

Have one of your characters find something that they were not looking for. What is it? Where did they find it? What did they do with it after they found it?
(A fun way to do this is ask your social media friends or fans to tell you what they found lately.)

Day 24: Use my Gift to Build Up

Lord,

I pray that I use my gift of writing to build up the body of Christ. I pray that every person who needs to be built up will read my novel. Let my words be a blessing to all who read it and help them to be better people and Christians.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 tells me... "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,
Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 24: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters reflect on Colossians 2:7. Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo Prompt: Day 24: Childhood Memory

 Have one of your characters flashback to a childhood moment that changed them forever. What is that moment? Why did it change them? How does it affect them as an adult?

(Remember, this moment does not have to be bad.)

Day 23: Proverbs 16:9

Lord,

Proverbs 16:9 says... We make our own plans, but the Lord decides where we will go.
I have made my plans. I pray that You decide where they go. I pray that my novel will go where You want it to go. I pray that my words will bless, touch, encourage, inspire, correct, admonish, heal, and benefit who You want it to.


Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.


In Jesus' name,
Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 23: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters reflect on 2 Timothy 2:24. Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo PromptL Day 23: Looking Out the Window

 Have one of your characters look out of the window. Why are they looking out of the window? What do they see? Does what they see make them feel better or worse? Why?

NaNo Prompt: Day 22: Bible Based Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters reflect on Galatians 2:20. Have them write the verse in their journal and reflect on the verse and write a SOAP devotional for it in their journal.

NaNo Prompt: Day 22: The Numbers They See

 What numbers do your characters see each day? When do they see these numbers? Do they pay attention to these numbers? Why do these numbers matter to your character?

Day 22: Honor God

 

Lord,

I pray that every word I type today will honor You. I pray that every word I have typed for my novel will honor You.

I pray that the work I have done can speak for me and say that I honor You in every step that I made.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 21: Bible Prompt

 Bible Based Prompt:

Have one of your characters journal their gratitude for the day. What are they grateful for?

NaNo Prompt: Day 21: Do Something New

 Have one of your characters notice something new about another character. What is the new thing? How do they notice it? How does it make them feel? How does it change how they feel about this character?

Day 21: Accomplish My Goals

 

Lord,

Help me to accomplish every goal that I set out to accomplish today. And when I finish this goal in a few days, I pray that I accomplished every goal that I set out to achieve.

If I did not achieve a goal or two, please give me grace to remind myself that it is okay.

Help me to accomplish every goal that I have for this project.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 20: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"We are not our best intentions. We are what we do." -Amy Dickinson
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 20: Retail Therapy

 Have one of your characters go to a store and experience retail therapy. Why are they in need of retail therapy? What store do they go to? What do they buy? Do they really need what they buy?

Day 20: Forgiveness When I Fail

 

Lord,

Help me to forgive myself when I fail. If I make a mistake in writing, forget to write, do not meet a writing goal, or even screw up horrendously in my writing, remind me to forgive myself. As I prayed on the other day, remind me of Psalm 37:23-24. You have me in Your hands and will will keep me safe.

Give me the grace to forgive myself.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Remind me to be gracious to myself and my failures, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 19: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"When it comes to luck, you make your own." - Bruce Springsteen
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 19: Lonliness

 Have one of your characters feel lonely in a crowded room or area? Where are they at? Who are they with? Why do they feel lonely?

Day 19: Jeremiah 30:2

 

Lord,

You instructed Jeremiah to write what You told him in a book. Thank You that You instruct people to write things that will help and encourage people. Thank You for giving me the gift of writing and the ability to write what You tell me in a book.

Please continue to tell me what to write and how to write it.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Be my guide as I write my books, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: D1y 18: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one!" - Dolly Parton
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 18: A Long Walk in A Wooded Area

 Have your character go for a long walk in a wooded area? Why do they go to this area? Is it an area they are familiar with? What happens as they walk? Who do they see as they walk? What do they see as they walk?

Day 18: Grow as a Writer

 

Lord,

I want to be the best writer I can be. Help me use every resource available to me to do that. Lead me to opportunities to learn and grow.Let me discover books, articles, webinars, videos, and helpful websites that can teach me about my craft so that I may grow as a writer.

In moments when I get discouraged about learning, remind me of what Albert Einstein said about learning... "Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you'll ever have is your mind and what you put into it." Help me put the best in my mind for my writing.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Help me grow as a writer, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 17: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action." -Dr. Henry Link
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 17: Long Walk on A Hiking Trail

Have your character go for a long walk on a hiking trail? Why do they go to this trail? Is it a trail they are familiar with? Does anyone go with them? What happens as they walk? Who do they see as they walk? What do they see as they walk?

 

Day 17: Psalm 37:23-24

Lord,

Psalm 37:23-24 encourages me because it lets me know You will strengthen me for this writing journey. It also lets me know that even if I make a mistake or have a problem, it will not end in disaster because You are holding me with and in Your Hands.

Thank You for this reminder from King David. The entire Psalm is powerful and helps me align my life with Your plan, so that I can live joyfully.

Help me live by this Psalm. I will trust You and Your Word. I will do good with my writing. I will delight in You. I will commit my ways to You. I will be still before You and wait patiently on You.

And when I stumble, make a mistake, or have a mishap in my writing, bring these two verses to my mind to encourage me.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Thank You for holding me in Your hand, and I will be able to do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 16: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"You're never too old to set another goal o to dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 16: A Long Walk Around the City

 Have your character go for a long walk around the city? Why do they go to this area? Is it an area they are familiar with? Are they on vacation or are they on break from work? What happens as they walk? Who do they see as they walk? What do they see as they walk?

Day 16: 1 Timothy 4:14

 

Lord,

1 Timothy 4:14 reminds me to not neglect this gift You have given me through the Holy Spirit. I pray that each day, I use this gift for Your glory and the edification for the body of Christ.

Help me to do my best with this gift. If I begin to neglect my gift or take it for granted, let the Holy Spirit remind me to appreciate my gift.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Help me to not be thoughtless or careless with my gift, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 15: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"Being vulnerable is a strength, not a weakness." - Selena Gomez
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 15: A Long Walk Around A Park in the Neighborhood

 Have your character go for a long walk in a park in the neighborhood? How close to their house is the park? Does the park have a walking trail? Is it a family friendly park? Who is at the park when they get there? Is anyone else walking in the park? What happens as they walk? Who do they see as they walk? What do they see as they walk?

Day 15: Holy Spirit to Guide Me

 

Holy Spirit,

Please be my guide as I write each day. Inspire me to write only what God would have me write. Be with in each moment that I experience to help me write, comfort me up when I feel down, inspire me to do what is right. Be there with me to lead me to the correct word, thought, sentence, paragraph, and passage.

Be my guide as I go on this journey. Lead me to where I need to go, who I need to meet, and where I need to be. Guide me to the right people who can help me on this journey.

Lord, You have given me this gift. I am called to use it to glorify You and edify the body. Holy Spirit please guide me, so that I may do just that.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

NaNo Prompt: Day 14: Quote Prompt

 Using a Quote Prompt...

Have a close friend of a character say this quote to one of your characters at a time when they need to hear it...
"You have to be where you are to get where you need to go. -Amy Poehler
How does the character respond and use the quote?

NaNo Prompt: Day 14: A Long Walk...

 Have your character go for a long walk in the neighborhood? Where do they live? Who are they with? What time do they go? What happens as they walk? Who do they see as they walk? What do they see as they walk?