interesting way to pray 

The following is a devotion from Pastor David Jeremiah, and it spoke to me in big ways.  I pray you will be encouraged by it as well…
 
Missionary Amy Carmichael once crossed paths with Bible teacher F. B. Meyer, who told her he frequently had trouble with his temper when he was younger. But a wise man gave Meyer some practical advice. The man suggested that Meyer pray, “Thy sweetness, Lord” when he felt irritated. Dr. Meyer turned the suggestion into a lifelong habit.
 
Amy Carmichael took the advice to heart and built upon it, saying, “I have found it a certain and a quick way of escape. Take the opposite of your temptation and look up inwardly, naming that opposite: Untruth—Thy truth, Lord; unkindness—Thy kindness, Lord; impatience—Thy patience, Lord; selfishness—Thy unselfishness, Lord; roughness—Thy gentleness, Lord; discourtesy—Thy courtesy, Lord; resentment, inward heat, fuss—Thy sweetness, Lord, Thy calmness, Thy peacefulness.”
 
Remember, our prayers do not need to be long. Sometimes only a word or two will suffice. Sometimes just a whispered word can change the atmosphere in a room or in a relationship. The next time you’re tempted to react with irritation, try saying, “Your gentleness, Lord”—and see what happens.
 
I think that no one who tries this very simple plan will ever give it up.
Amy Carmichael
 
Matthew 6:8-13   NIV
8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10  your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12  And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one
 
 
People I am praying for:
Pray for Carolyn Holland as she has a health procedure later this week.  Pray for missionary friend Don Cockes’ mother as she heals from surgery.  Pray for a friend going through a very difficult time.  Continue to pray for Tick Osborne’s grandmother, for Steve Stone recovering from heart bypass surgery, for Raceway Ministry going on at Martinsville Speedway this coming weekend.