Ordinary to Extraordinary: Day Thirteen

Lori Freeland

Lori Freeland, an encourager at heart, believes everyone has a story to tell and wants to help make those stories as strong as possible. An author, editor, and writing coach, she holds a BA in…
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Lori Freeland, an encourager at heart, believes everyone has a story to tell and wants to help make those stories as strong as possible. An author, editor, and writing coach, she holds a BA in psychology from The University of Wisconsin and currently lives in the Dallas area. She’s presented multiple workshops at conferences across the country, has experience in developmental and copy edits in various genres, and writes nonfiction, novels, and everything in between. When she’s not curled up with her husband drinking too much coffee and worrying about her kids, she loves to mess with the lives of the imaginary people living in her head. You can find her inspirational blog and writing tips at lafreeland.com.
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Published Oct 16, 2012

Today I am wrapping up prayers for my middle son, Alek, and tomorrow my prayer focus shifts to my youngest child, and only daughter, Maddy.

In Acts 4:13, Peter and John rose from ordinary status to extraordinary men just by following Jesus.

"When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled,

ordinary men,

they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus."

Dear Alek,

Never settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary. Maybe your thing isn't to work at a desk job nine to five. Maybe you need to be out there doing a job that takes you exciting places. Pray about what God has equipped you to do. He gave you a unique set of skills and talents that are just Alek. Together with your personality and your experiences, that makes you one of a kind. Pretty cool, huh? I think so. I'm so glad you're a part of this family. How did I get so lucky?

Prayer:

Lord, show Alek how unique and awesome he is. Point out what's special about him. Lead him in a direction that takes him somewhere he never imagined he'd go. And always, always, stand next to him in whatever he does. Thank you for knowing his future when I don't. Thank you for loving him, accepting him, and protecting him.