Wind River Ranch
Prayer Guide
“Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, O Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. May your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place of which you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place.” - 1 Kings 8:28-29
Those words were spoken by Solomon at the dedication of what has historically (and mistakenly) been called Solomon’s Temple. It’s true that Solomon built the Temple, but it was always God’s Temple. Likewise, while we build, work, and serve at the ranch, we know that it is not ours – Wind River Ranch belongs to God.
Because the ranch belongs to God, we rely on Him to sustain these 110 acres that He has set aside for his work. We ask that you will join us as we petition Jehovah Jireh – God our Provider - to continue to bless this place.
The following is a simple plan to pray for the ranch. I’ve included some suggestions for prayers – don’t feel compelled to pray every single thing, simply pray as you feel led!
Sunday: Pray for the Board of Directors and the owners, Ron and Paige Crosby.
Pray for the board as they make decisions about the future of the ranch. Pray that there will be unity in purpose and vision and an openness to discuss differing opinions. Pray that they will have one mind and one purpose: what God wants for the ranch. Pray for their families.
Pray that the Crosbys will continue to find joy in their role as owners of the ranch. Pray that God will give them a vision of what this property can become. Pray that there will be clear communication between the Board, the Crosbys, and the ranch. Pray for their family.
Monday: Pray for Don, Nick, Becky, Rob and families.
Pray for our marriages and families. Pray that we’ll make time for our spouses and for our children. Pray for time to rest and enjoy the property during the slow times. Pray that we will not grow calloused to the unbelievable privilege of serving here. Pray that we will continue to feel a sense of calling to this ministry. Pray that we will have a vision for what God wants in our areas of influence. Pray that we will be unified in purpose and vision. Pray that we will continue to have fun together.
Tuesday: 2009 Guests and Speakers
The best thing for the ranch is a full summer of guests. Please pray that even in this year of financial stress, that God will bring a full compliment of guests. Pray that God will begin working in the guests’ hearts for what He wants to teach them here. Pray for their marriages and their relationships with their children. Pray that God will touch them in an amazing way while they are here. Pray that God will bring His salvation to one or more guests this summer!
Pray that the speakers will begin to know what God would have them share while they’re here. Pray that they will speak God’s Word clearly and boldly. Pray that they will have time to enjoy their wives and children. Pray for their ministries at home.
Wednesday: Donors
All non-profit ministries rely on donors. Pray that God will direct people with a passion for this ministry to WRR. Pray that some of these partners will have the means to give financially to this ministry. Pray that some will be able to give large amounts to continue God’s work here. Pray that we will discover other ways of raising money – grants, fund raisers, etc. Pray that Don will have favor with every potential donor that he talks with.
Thursday: Summer Staff 2009/Summer Staff 2008
Pray that God will hand-pick the staff for 2009. Pray that the returning staff will model the very best of being a WRR staff member. Pray that the staff will be unified in purpose and vision. Pray for a drama-free summer (God can do ALL things – even that!). Pray that the staff will be healthy and safe. Pray for God to change the lives of each staff member.
Pray that the staff of 2008 will know whether they should return in 2009 (and let Rob know quickly) or whether God has other plans for them this summer. Pray that the seeds planted in previous summers will continue to grow. Pray that they will notice friends who would make great WRR staff. Pray that God will shower blessings on their lives for their faithful service!
Friday: Horses and Property.
Our horses are a huge draw at the ranch – they are also a huge expense. Please pray that our horses will remain healthy through the offseason. Pray that we will find high quality hay at a good price. Pray that we won’t have any horse related accidents this year. Pray that Nick and Emily will continue to find good horses to add to our herd.
Please pray that the cabins will survive the winter in good shape. Pray that we will make wise decisions as we improve and plan for the future. Pray that the pine beetles will not kill any more trees. Pray that God will give us a unified vision for the master plan.
Saturday: Water and Septic Issues/Safety -
Our water and septic continue to be a huge headache and expense. Please pray that we will find a solution to our iron water (we spent over $3500.00 on bottles of water for the cabins last year). Please also pray that our water won’t freeze during the winter, or that we won’t run out of water. Septic is just as costly and time consuming, but not as appealing to discuss.
Pray that Nick and Rob will be safe as they work during the winter – and for the summer staff as well. Pray that the climbing wall will continue to be safe place for families to share experiences. Pray that the Olympics and other ranch events will be free from injury. Pray that we won’t have any accidents with vehicles. Pray that there will be no injuries in the pool (speaking of which, the new pool is going to be amazing!).
Prayer Guide
“Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, O Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. May your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, this place of which you said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that you will hear the prayer your servant prays toward this place.” - 1 Kings 8:28-29
Those words were spoken by Solomon at the dedication of what has historically (and mistakenly) been called Solomon’s Temple. It’s true that Solomon built the Temple, but it was always God’s Temple. Likewise, while we build, work, and serve at the ranch, we know that it is not ours – Wind River Ranch belongs to God.
Because the ranch belongs to God, we rely on Him to sustain these 110 acres that He has set aside for his work. We ask that you will join us as we petition Jehovah Jireh – God our Provider - to continue to bless this place.
The following is a simple plan to pray for the ranch. I’ve included some suggestions for prayers – don’t feel compelled to pray every single thing, simply pray as you feel led!
Sunday: Pray for the Board of Directors and the owners, Ron and Paige Crosby.
Pray for the board as they make decisions about the future of the ranch. Pray that there will be unity in purpose and vision and an openness to discuss differing opinions. Pray that they will have one mind and one purpose: what God wants for the ranch. Pray for their families.
Pray that the Crosbys will continue to find joy in their role as owners of the ranch. Pray that God will give them a vision of what this property can become. Pray that there will be clear communication between the Board, the Crosbys, and the ranch. Pray for their family.
Monday: Pray for Don, Nick, Becky, Rob and families.
Pray for our marriages and families. Pray that we’ll make time for our spouses and for our children. Pray for time to rest and enjoy the property during the slow times. Pray that we will not grow calloused to the unbelievable privilege of serving here. Pray that we will continue to feel a sense of calling to this ministry. Pray that we will have a vision for what God wants in our areas of influence. Pray that we will be unified in purpose and vision. Pray that we will continue to have fun together.
Tuesday: 2009 Guests and Speakers
The best thing for the ranch is a full summer of guests. Please pray that even in this year of financial stress, that God will bring a full compliment of guests. Pray that God will begin working in the guests’ hearts for what He wants to teach them here. Pray for their marriages and their relationships with their children. Pray that God will touch them in an amazing way while they are here. Pray that God will bring His salvation to one or more guests this summer!
Pray that the speakers will begin to know what God would have them share while they’re here. Pray that they will speak God’s Word clearly and boldly. Pray that they will have time to enjoy their wives and children. Pray for their ministries at home.
Wednesday: Donors
All non-profit ministries rely on donors. Pray that God will direct people with a passion for this ministry to WRR. Pray that some of these partners will have the means to give financially to this ministry. Pray that some will be able to give large amounts to continue God’s work here. Pray that we will discover other ways of raising money – grants, fund raisers, etc. Pray that Don will have favor with every potential donor that he talks with.
Thursday: Summer Staff 2009/Summer Staff 2008
Pray that God will hand-pick the staff for 2009. Pray that the returning staff will model the very best of being a WRR staff member. Pray that the staff will be unified in purpose and vision. Pray for a drama-free summer (God can do ALL things – even that!). Pray that the staff will be healthy and safe. Pray for God to change the lives of each staff member.
Pray that the staff of 2008 will know whether they should return in 2009 (and let Rob know quickly) or whether God has other plans for them this summer. Pray that the seeds planted in previous summers will continue to grow. Pray that they will notice friends who would make great WRR staff. Pray that God will shower blessings on their lives for their faithful service!
Friday: Horses and Property.
Our horses are a huge draw at the ranch – they are also a huge expense. Please pray that our horses will remain healthy through the offseason. Pray that we will find high quality hay at a good price. Pray that we won’t have any horse related accidents this year. Pray that Nick and Emily will continue to find good horses to add to our herd.
Please pray that the cabins will survive the winter in good shape. Pray that we will make wise decisions as we improve and plan for the future. Pray that the pine beetles will not kill any more trees. Pray that God will give us a unified vision for the master plan.
Saturday: Water and Septic Issues/Safety -
Our water and septic continue to be a huge headache and expense. Please pray that we will find a solution to our iron water (we spent over $3500.00 on bottles of water for the cabins last year). Please also pray that our water won’t freeze during the winter, or that we won’t run out of water. Septic is just as costly and time consuming, but not as appealing to discuss.
Pray that Nick and Rob will be safe as they work during the winter – and for the summer staff as well. Pray that the climbing wall will continue to be safe place for families to share experiences. Pray that the Olympics and other ranch events will be free from injury. Pray that we won’t have any accidents with vehicles. Pray that there will be no injuries in the pool (speaking of which, the new pool is going to be amazing!).
Thank you for praying for the ranch! Don’t feel bad if you miss a day or two (or three), just jump back in on whatever day is next. The ranch would not be the ranch without your service and prayers…
“For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” – 1 Peter 3:12
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