Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is now strutting her stuff behind the camera. She has crafted a short film about bullying, which features narration for her Help co-star Viola Davis. According to Indie Wire, The Unforgiving Minute tells the “story of a young boy growing up in an environment peppered with judgment and lack of understanding.” Titled The Unforgiving Minute, the 10-minute film’s synopsis reads: … tells the story of a young boy growing up in an environment peppered with judgment and lack of understanding. He lives with his Mom who is a single parent, his sister and grandparents. The family…

I recall a conversation I had with a good friend of mine several months ago. Although we both live in different states, we would always call on each other in our time of need. She was experiencing her share of disappointments and just needed to vent. So when asked the question… “What’s wrong?” She immediately replied “EVERYTHING” . She said that she had just received a call from her dad, letting her know that her mother’s breast cancer had come out of remission. She began to explain to me that she was hurting over the recent breakup of her 7…

Lord, Help me to be the caring person you want me to be. Especially, at times when I only seem to care about “me”. In Jesus name, Amen! The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ~Proverbs 11:25

Lord, Help me to look at every trial, trouble, and tribulation as a blessing in disguise. I trust You! In Jesus name, Amen! Blessed is the man who trusts in You! ~Psalm 84:12

Lord, Please grant me Peace. It is my will to stop complaining about things that are beyond my control. In Jesus name, Amen! Do all things without complaining and disputing. ~Philippians 2:14

Lord, please give me the strength to overcome my obstacles. Help me to use my challenges to build my character. In Jesus name, Amen! It is  God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect. ~Psalm 18:32

Lord, Please rid me from all my Fears. Help me to understand that everything is going to work out according to your will. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ~2 Timothy 1:7

Lord, Today I pray for Honesty. Help me to choose my words wisely; speaking what others need to hear, NOT what others want to hear. Open rebuke is better than love carefully concealed. ~Proverbs 27:5

Lord, Please help me to get past my past. Help me to realize that it’s not about where I’ve been, but where I’m going! In Jesus name, Amen! Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. ~Philippians 3:13

Lord, Please guide me. Help me to stay on your path when the enemy tries to lead me astray. In Jesus name, Amen! The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought. ~Isaiah 58:11

Lord, Help me to see that even though things look bad right now, they are not as bad as they could be! In Jesus name, Amen! We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed. ~2 Corinthians 4:8

Lord, I thank you for the trials you have given me. Your word says that “blessed is the man who perseveres under trial”.  I declare that I have the Victory! In Jesus name, Amen! Blows that hurt cleanse away evil. ~Proverbs 20:30

Lord, I pray that you would remove every ungrateful bone in my body. Help me to see the good in every bad situation. In Jesus name, Amen! To a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. ~Proverbs 27:7

Lord, Today I pray for Diligence. Help me to understand that no good thing will come to me without Persistence. In Jesus name, Amen! The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. ~Proverbs 13:4

Lord, I pray that You will remove hatred, grievances or any unforgiving feelings in my heart that I have towards anyone. In Jesus name, Amen! Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. ~Matthew 5:44

Lord, I thank you for Peace; for helping me see brighter days ahead even in the midst of my darkness. It may look bad right now, but your word says that everything works out for good. In Jesus name, Amen! Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. ~John 14:27

Lord, I thank you for humbling me! May I never get too proud to remember where you brought me from, look down on others, or use my success for anything other than glorying your name. In Jesus name, Amen! By the grace of God I am what I am. ~1 Corinthians 15:10

Lord, Today I pray for Forgiveness. Help me to love my enemies, even when they give me every reason to hate them! Replace my wounded heart with your forgiving heart. In Jesus name, Amen! Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. ~Luke 6:36

Lord, I thank you for your Mercy. No matter how many times I fall, You are always there to pick me up. It’s good to know that nothing I confess, can make You love me any less! In Jesus name, Amen! For the Lord, your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn His face from you if you return to Him. ~2 Chronicles 30:9

Lord, Today I pray for Modesty. Let my works be for Your glory and not for the praises of man. May everything that I do, be a reflection of  You and not to glorify me. In Jesus name, Amen! Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth. ~Proverbs 27:2