Work, School, Home, Church

I have found that my prayers consist of four major categories. Work: job related things to include pay, location, and availability. School: grades, class work, and obtaining knowledge for the future. Home: immediate* and extended family, parenting, and even the condition of others' families - like our soldiers and politicians. Church: callings, meetings, knowledge, obedience and forgiveness just about round this category up.

*It has recently come to my attention (well, actually the first time I prayed for my 'immediate' family after getting married, and then again after having Scarlett) that my immediate family is no longer restricted to my siblings and parents. In fact, depending on the issue, those people actually fall more under the 'extended' family title. I'll always feel the same closeness to those people - but who knew that you could actually feel closer to different people? So 'immediate' family has become Erin, Scarlett, Atticus and the new baby. Oh, and me, too. I wonder if there could ever be someone that is closer than yourself? Maybe once I get to know Heavenly Father better I'll figure that out.