Since it’s the first Sunday of the month, we’ll be continuing the Bethany House Fiction tradition of taking time to pray for authors who have new releases coming out this month. I’m Amy Green, the fiction publicist here, and I’m thankful for all of the readers who show their support for our authors in the way that matters most: by praying for them. To read more about the reasons behind this time of prayer, go to this post.

Authors with Books Releasing in August:

Sarah Loudin Thomas
Elizabeth Camden

Verse of the Month: Feel free to use the text of this verse to guide your prayers for these authors, as well as other people in your life who you want to remember in prayer today.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13, NIV

General Suggestions for Prayer:

• For joy and peace even in the midst of the hard times (or hectic times, or mundane times) of life for these authors.

• For a fresh vision of why they are writing their books.

• For readers to take away something from the books to apply to relationships and situations in their own lives.

I know our authors greatly appreciate your prayers, as do I. Take some time to thank God for all He’s done, and for His goodness in listening to us.