Thursday, January 8, 2009

A Ginormous Favor

One week from today, I will be boarding an airplane to fly half way across the world. As I have told you before, I am part of a team of people going to India to minister in a Hindu culture. We will be ministering to children, visiting girl's orphanages and holding a women's conference for pastors wives. 

What I would like to ask of you is a big favor and I grasp that fully, so please do not feel pressured to participate if you are too busy, just don't think that it will fit into your schedule, or just are not up for it. Trust me, I am not up for a lot of things. I won't hold it against you. 

But, for those of you who are willing, I would love to ask you to pray for our journey. In fact, I want to take it one step further. In the midst of my journey, I would love to know that I have one, two or even three people going to the Lord on our behalf each day. If you would like to volunteer to spend one day in prayer for our team, please leave a comment with your name. After I have received comments, I will make a prayer assignment and give you one day to pray and let you know what will be taking place on that particular day so that you can pray specifically. 

Like I said before, I realize this is asking a lot of you so please feel no pressure to participate. But if the Lord lays it on your heart, I would be honored for you to pray for our journey. Even if you have never left a comment or do not have a blog, you can still comment and leave your name and I will add you in (ahem, mom). 

I just know that this will bring so much comfort to my spirit. 
I cannot thank you enough...

To participate:
Leave a comment
I will make an assignment
You will be given ONE day to pray. 
That is it!

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

i would love to take a day to really focus in on you in prayer :). love you!

Peaceful Chaos said...

Ashley, I would love to pray for you while in India. I have actually already been praying for you, but would be glad to have more direction.
Kari Zbinden

Tara said...

Yes yes yes! I wouldn't hesitate ;)

Magen said...

Count me in, yo!

Anonymous said...

absolutly friend! i already have your schedule printed and have been praying - would love a day or two to be 'official'

i wish i was going with yall! will be on my knees for you!

Lindsay said...

sure thing, friend! I've already been praying for your trip, but I would be glad to have more direction and a specific day to focus on!

The Leonhart's said...

I would be honored to pray for you & the children/women of india!

Brittani's Holding Little Hands said...

I would love to pray for you and the team. It sounds like amazing work that the Lord has planned and I would be honored to be apart of it!

timmons said...

I will be praying for you Ashley...God bless you and all that you do...love Robin

Reese Family said...

Would love to pray for ya'll!

Neener said...

You're totally not asking a lot from us! It's what we get to do as sistas, can I hear an amen? Haha, and can I say that I love that I will be assigned something because things get done by me when they are assigned. No lie. I gotta have deadlines!

Amber said...

Please sign me up!

Meg said...

My name is Megan and please give me an assignment. I like homework :)

Sarah said...

I admire you for doing this! Would love to pray for yall!

Anonymous said...

Hey girl! I definitely want one!! Can I be honest and ask for a Sunday or Saturday..not to be picky..but realistically teaching I would feel bad not being able to really be in constant prayer! My prayer warriors who were interceding for me while I was in Africa kept me surrounded by God's protection and angels...and I want to do that for you now!! You will be a changed woman!!!!! I can't wait to hear the testimonies and see the pictures!

Sturgy Fam said...

Please count us in :) And thanks for the cooking blog advice.

Ashley said...

I would be honored to pray for you sweet sister! Count on me!

I think you ought to make a Facebook group for your trip.

King Amy said...

sign me up, girl!! and give me a good day! :) just kidding any day will be a good game!

The Hobsons said...

I will pray for you Ashley. You will be such a blessing to those women and children!

Smith Family said...

Would love to pray for you!! Count me in!

Amy Renay said...

I am in.

Kelly Lawson said...

Would be honored to pray for you and your team.

Kelly Lawson said...

P.S. That was from Kelly Lawson (using not my normal account!)-- my email address (for sending me my assignment) is kelly.e.lawson@gmail.com

Lauren said...

Would love to pray for you!

Unknown said...

Ashley,
I would love to pray for you. I too am much better with deadlines! I love reading your blog, it is so encouraging to my spirit.
Taylor Forester (Zahorksy)
Remember me?

Ingram Gang said...

Tay-Tay, my friend, I've missed you. I think of you lots!!!

Sam and Mandy said...

I am a bit late on seeing this post! Although I will be praying all week I would love to specifically pray for one day! Count me in!

Anonymous said...

I will definitely pray for you throughout your journey to India, but if you have anything specific you want me to take to the Lord, or if you want to assign me a day, lay it on me!! I look forward to reading about your trip when you return. Best of luck and Godspeed!! Much love, Taylor. (taylorshea3483@gmail.com)

Wes and Donna's Big Adventure said...

Ashley,
I just saw your post and read about your amazing trip! What a blessing it will bring to so many. I see you have lots of volunteers to pray for you specifically on your journey; but count me in. I am sure the Lord will use you in wonderful ways.
Donna Gore

Kristin said...

Ashley, I would love to pray for you! (even though I don't "know" you!! :) )

Ladd Family said...

Ashley - we would love to pray for you and your journey!

Unknown said...

Ashley, I'd like an assignment please :-)

Anonymous said...

Ashley, I would love to pray for you while in India...I hope you have an amazing trip!

Ayvrie said...

Count me in, please. Know several going so the team has already been on the prayer lists.

Anonymous said...

The kids and I have prayer time every morning as we start school. We will be praying for the team as you all are away. We will surely be praying each morning for you specifically as well. Thanks for asking.
Brenda Talbott

Kirsty said...

Hi, you don't know me. :) But I would love to pray for your team.