First Love Prayers: Prayers That Lead You into the Arms of God

By Bethany Frazer

The first title for this book was called My Prayer to My Love. It has always been a book from me to God and from Him back to me.
It was 1999, I was away at Bible College in Sydney, Australia and God started giving me beautiful prayers and asking me to write them down and re-read them over to myself after I was done. When I would re-read the prayers I found I was weeping every time. He was expressing to me, through my own writing, how much He loved me. So much!
It was then that He started leading me to put the prayers together in a book and to share the prayers with others. I gave them to only a handful of people, and watched as God started blessing their own prayer walks through these prayers. I realized that the prayers He was giving me were not sole for my benefit, growth and encouragement, but were meant for far more than just me.
I feel honored that I am now able, 10 years later, to share these prayers with you. I pray they minister to you during different seasons of your walk and relationship with Him. And that they help you to grow closer and more intimate with Him, as you seek Him and His presence for every facet of your life. He really does love youso much!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 30, 2011
• ISBN: 9781449706876

Bethany Frazer

Bethany and her husband Andrew are the parents of 3 children and reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bethany is the eldest daughter of Ivan & Kimberly Tait. She is an ordained minister and a leading partner of What Matters Ministries & Missions - a ministry who’s heart is to rescue orphans & widows, feed the poor, build the local church and win souls around the world. Bethany’s heart and passion are in seeing people live in the fullness of God‘s plan for their lives; having a close, personal relationship with Him. Her love and charisma are contagious, flowing from her own beautiful relationship with God.

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Forward

Preface

A Note from the Author’s Desk

Psalm 23

Proverbs 15:8

Psalm 141:2

Psalm 141:2

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3

Lamentations 3:22–23

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Psalm 139:17-18

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12

Psalm 16:11

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Psalm 27:5

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15

Psalm 36:5

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Psalm 145:16

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John 3:16

18

Psalm 84:11

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Psalm 17:5

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Psalm 34:1

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Psalm 37:23-24

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2 Timothy 2:20-21

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Psalm 27:4

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Psalm 25:14

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Romans 12:2

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Psalm 139:7-10

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John 14:20-21

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Psalm 62:8

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Romans 8:39

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Psalm 84:11

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Prayer for Salvation &

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

About the Author

To Andrew:

My husband, you have been my inspiration

to continue,

to keep delving inside to find the gold hidden deep within.

You have been my greatest friend,

and

I will always love you!

Acknowledgements

What an amazing journey God is taking me on! I am so grateful for His help with this book. His leading and direction have been a constant. His love has been saturating. Thank you, Lord, for speaking to me so clearly how very deeply You LOVE us all! I love You too.

To Andrew: Thank you! You have successfully made me feel your love for me these past 10 years! This book needed your touch. Thank you for giving it and for being a living example of how much He loves me. I love you so very much.

To my 3: You have been amazing, patient and encouraging! Always remember your heavenly Father wants to know everything you are thinking. He is your forever friend. I love you…1, 2 and 3.

To my family and friends (all of you!): What an amazing group! I have felt so much support from you all! And I want to say thank you for the encouraging texts, the generous words, and all of the ways each of you lets me know how much you care. You truly have made me feel so special. I love you!

Forward

Prayers put wings to our burdens. They eliminate