April 2005 Prayer Log

April 2005 Prayer Log
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April 30, 2005

For all
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Thank You Lord for Your power & love. Thank You that no matter what we are facing, You are with us. Show each of us how to rely on Your power, Your love, how to have a sound mind in You. Surround us each with Your peace.

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 28, 2005
Christ - whose glory fills the skies

Luke 1:78-79 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.

2 Peter 1:19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

This phrase caught my attention "Dayspring from on High". The dayspring is the spring of the day; that is, the morning, the first light. The "Dayspring from on High" is also a symbol for Jesus Christ. Another interesting fact: the dayspring has a place on earth at any given time; it is always morning somewhere! So...

At any given time a new day could be dawning, and/or the Day Star or Morning Star could be rising in you heart!

This hymn captures these ideas perfectly.

Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Charles Wesley

Christ, whose glory fills the skies,
Christ, the true, the only light,
Sun of Righteousness, arise,
triumph o'er the shades of night;
Dayspring from on high, be near;
Daystar, in my heart appear.

Malachi 4:2 But for you who revere my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in its wings.

John 1:9 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.

Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Revelations 22:16 I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.

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For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Melody; Jeanette; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Nubia; Brenda; Frances; Maggie; Samantha; Lynn; Joanie; Sylvia; Juanita; Robert

Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for the "Dayspring from on High", Your Son Jesus Christ. Let the Bright Morning Star arise and shine from within each of our hearts. Thank You that Your light, Your glory dispels the darkness. Let Your glory fill the sky for all to see. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 60:1-2 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.

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April 27, 2005
Be Glorified

2 Thessalonians 1:12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Be Glorified
Chris Tomlin

Your love has captured me
Your grace has set me free
Your life the air I breathe
Be glorified in me

You set my feet to dancing
You set my heart on fire
In the presence of a thousand kings You are my one desire

I stand before you now
With trembling hands lifted high
Be glorified

Be glorified in me..
Be glorified in me..
Be glorified in me..

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Lord, let the name of Jesus be glorified in us, and us in him, according to that grace which comes from you and the Lord Jesus. Let others see this glory in each of our hearts and be drawn to the Lord Jesus Christ.

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April 26, 2005

For all
Ezra 8:21-23; Isaiah 26:3 Lord help each look to You, rely on You. Thank You Lord, that as they look to You, the gracious hand of our Lord Jesus Christ is upon them and their minds will be kept in perfect peace. Help keep their minds steadfast.
John 1:16 Lord, from the fullness of His grace pour out Your blessings on all we have lifted up.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 26, 2005
Carry Each Other

Galatians 6:2 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Why might this verse be true? How about this --

Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

When we stand together in Christ we are stronger than when we stand alone. We can help each other over the rough spots.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

But this isn't the only reason to stick together in Christ. Burdens are lighter when shared. Joy can be shared as well. Joy is so much sweeter when shared with a sister or brother in Christ.

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord that we can share not only our burdens but our joys with one another. Continue to show each of us how to love one another in Christ.

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April 22, 2005
Cast Your Cares

Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.

Psalm 68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.

IN HIS HANDS
©Lois Roosa

It's in your Father's hands,
And you must leave it there.
It's in your Father's hands,
You took it there in prayer.
This is a time for faith.
No matter what you see,
Keep trusting in His Word
And His integrity!

1 Peter 5:5-7 God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.

Hebrews 13:5 Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.

Matthew 6:33-34 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Psalm 27:7,14 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD ; be merciful to me and answer me...

Wait for the LORD ; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord that You are always there. Help each of us trust You, humble ourselves and come to You with our cares. Thank You that You will never leave of forsake us - You are faithful! Thank You that as we humble ourselves before You, we will be lifted up in due time. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 21, 2005
Sheltered in the Rock

Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

Sheltered in the Rock
©2/04/92 Lois Roosa

There is a place within the Rock
Where you can safely hide
Tucked beneath the hand of God
Until the storms subside

God Himself will place you there
And stand in front of you
There He’ll shield you from distress
And all your doubts subdue.

Psalm 27:5-6 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Psalm 31:20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them ...

Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Psalm 91:14-15 "Because he loves me," says the LORD , "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Psalm 71:3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
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April 20, 2005
Taste Bread of Life

John 6:35 I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.

We crave food at regular intervals. It is the same with Jesus. The creator has placed within each of us a hunger that can only be satisfied by the Bread of Life. What happens once you've tasted this Bread of Life? These words give a hint of the life-changing, purifying experience that the Holy Spirit causes when committing your heart to Christ - of tasting the Bread of Life.

Words from:
I Will Never Be (the Same Again) Bullock

I will never be the same again,
I can never return,
I've closed the door;
I will walk the path, I'll run the race,
And I will never- be the same again.

Whatever You need to do, Lord, do it in me.
Let the glory of God, fill my life,
And let a flame burn, to glorify Your name.
And I will never be the same again.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for the Bread of Life. Let each of us hunger for it and eat daily. Thank You that as we eat we will be satisfied. Fill us each with Your goodness, Lord.

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good...

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April 19, 2005
Broken Vessel

2 Corinthians 4:7 But this precious treasure -- this light and power that now shine within us -- is held in a perishable container, that is, in our weak bodies. Everyone can see that the glorious power within must be from God and is not our own.

Broken Vessel
Lois Roosa

While browsing through
An antique shop
I found an ancient vase
Something bright
Had caught my eye
And drew me to its case.
I hadn’t come into the store
To look for old knickknacks
And this old vase had a light
Showing through some cracks!
As I turned to walk away
A thought occurred to me
If this vessel wasn’t broken
There’d be not light to see.
Perhaps you have been broken
By trials that you’ve been through
Beloved, it is because you’re broken
God’s light can shine through you.

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In the world a broken vessel has little or no value or purpose, but in the spiritual world, broken vessels have the greatest value. They are the vessels the Lord most often uses. Humble yourself in the sight of God, and He shall lift you up.

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Isaiah 64:8 Yet, O LORD , You are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.

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Thank You Lord, for not throwing away our broken lives, but treasuring them and redeeming them. Use our brokenness to help others. Let the light of the Lord Jesus Christ shine thru each of us.

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April 18, 2005

For all
Psalm 121 Thank You Lord that our help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Thank You that You do not slumber. Please continue to watchover each, let each rest in this knowledge. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 18, 2005
Trust in the Lord

John 14:1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

Psalm 9:9-10 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD , have never forsaken those who seek you.

Psalm 37:23-24 If the LORD delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 49:16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;

Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD , the LORD , is the Rock eternal.

Ezra 8:21-23 The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to Him.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for Your love, Your care for each of us. Help each of us deepen our faith & trust in You. Thank You that as we do this the gracious hand of our Lord will be upon us and we will become more like Christ. Thank You also that we will experience Your peace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ - Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 ... And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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April 16, 2005

For all
Philippians 4:19 Thank You that our God will meet all our needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus, according to His perfect will and timing. Please place the right people at the right time to help - let Your hand be evident to all. Glory be to God!
Numbers 6:24-26 Thank You Lord that You will bless & keep them, that your face will shine upon them & be gracious to them; that you will turn your face towards them & give them peace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 15, 2005
Open Eyes

Ephesians 3:16-21 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

If my eyes could see what His eyes see ...

If my heart could love as His heart loves ...

If my mind could grasp the wisdom that His mind grasps ...

John 3:30 He must become greater; I must become less.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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O gracious and holy Father, give us
wisdom to perceive you,
intelligence to understand you,
diligence to seek you,
patience to wait for you,
eyes to behold you,
a heart to meditate on you,
and a life to proclaim you
through the power of the spirit
of Jesus Christ our Lord.

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April 14, 2005
Perspective
From http://www.treeoflifefellowship.com/nljan02.html

Psalm 95:3 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.

Moses and the people were in the desert but what was he going to do with them? They had to be fed, and feeding 2 or 3 million people requires a lot of food. According to the Quartermaster General in the Army, it is reported that Moses would have to have 1,500 tons of food each day. Do you know that to bring that much food each day two freight trains, each a mile long, would be required?

Besides, you must remember they were out in the desert, and they would have to have firewood to use in cooking the food. This would take 4,000 tons of wood and a few more freight trains, each a mile long, just for one day.

And just think, they were forty years in transit. Oh, yes, they would have to have water. If they only had enough to drink and wash a few dishes, it would take 11 million gallons each day and a freight train with tank cars 1,800 miles long just to bring water!

And then another thing, they had to get across the Red Sea in one night. If they went on a narrow path, double file, the line would be 800 miles long and would require 35 days and nights to get through. So, there had to be a space in the Red Sea three miles wide so that they could walk 5,000 abreast to get over in one night.

But then another problem: each time they camped at the end of the day, a campground two-thirds the size of the state of Rhode Island was required, or a total of 750 square miles long. Think if it! This space just for nightly camping.

Do you think Moses figured all those out before he left Egypt? I think not! You see, Moses believed in God. God took care of these things for him.

Now do you think God has any problem taking care of all your needs?

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Thank You Lord that You are there, waiting for us to come to You. Help each of us humble ourselves, under Your mighty hand and cast all our anxiety on You. Thank You that as we do this, we will be lifted up in due time. Thank You that You are sovereign, a great God, the great King above all gods.

Psalm 95:3-5 For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him. The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.

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April 13, 2005
Games
From http://www.treeoflifefellowship.com/nlmar04.html

1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Playing games is what we do. We've been at it since we were kids. Oh as we got older we would not "say" we were playing games... but we still do. The other day, my wife pointed out to me that God likes us to play games. Actually one game in particular seems to be His favorite. He loves looking down on us and seeing us faithfully engaged in a life long game of follow the leader. Problem is, for too many of us, hide-n-seek is our game of choice.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for the example of Jesus Christ. Help each of us follow His lead. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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April 12, 2005
Love Covers
From http://www.treeoflifefellowship.com/nlapr04.html

1 Samuel 16:7 The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.

A preacher placed two identical jars on the table next to the pulpit. These jars came from the same factory, were made of the same materials, and can hold the same amount. But they are different," he explained.

Then he upset one and it oozed out honey. He turned over the other, and vinegar spilled out.

"When a jar is upset, whatever is in it comes out. Until the jars were upset, they looked alike. The difference was within and could not be seen. When they were upset, their contents were revealed. Until we are upset, we put on a good front. But when we are upset, we reveal our innermost thoughts and attitudes, 'for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.'" {Luke 6:45}

What if someone tipped you over today?

What would flow out??

Would you reveal the "honey" of grace and patience?

Or the "vinegar" of anger and criticism?

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for Your love and grace, help each of us fill our hearts with Your love and grace. Help us to love deeply thru Christ, as You love us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Love Covers
From the well loved verse 'Love covers a multitude of sins..'
Contrasting colors of bright orange & green against black symbolize the power of light over darkness where God's love can cover any sin, however black & dark it may be. Waves of this love resonate out from the cross, the source of our covering

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April 12, 2005

For all
Numbers 6:24-26 Thank You Lord that You will bless & keep them, that your face will shine upon them & be gracious to them; that you will turn your face towards them & give them peace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 11, 2005
Lifted Up

Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him;

Psalm 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the LORD ; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD .

How do you handle dark moments? Times when you want to give up and give in to despair, times when you are weighed down with worry and care?

My first impulse is to cry out in frustration or complain or take some kind of action. Yet, look at these verses, they seem to say to cry out to the Lord and then wait in silence for Him to come to you. Sometimes that is very hard to do, sit in silence, when you want to scream or cry out in frustration. Sit in silence when you feel desperate. Sit in silence and wait. Wait for what?

Wait...

for the Lord to come and lift you up - out of your darkness and place your feet on the Rock. After your feet are firmly on the Rock - the Lord then gives you a 'new song' and turns your darkness into His praise.

In the process you become more Christ-like...

more than you can be on your own.

You Raise Me Up
Josh Groban

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O LORD ; may your love and your truth always protect me.

Lord, when we find ourselves weighed down, burdened, surrounded by darkness, help us each remember to cry out to You and then wait in silence for You to come and lift us up. Thank You for Your mercy, truth and love, help us each be open to You. Thank You that as we wait for You, You will come, lift us up and make us each more than we can be on our own. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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April 8, 2005
Amazing God

Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Indescribable
Chris Tomlin

From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Psalm 106:1-2 Praise the LORD
Give thanks to the LORD , for he is good; His love endures forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the LORD or fully declare his praise?

Psalm 51:15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.

Psalm 106:47 ... that we may give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise.

Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Praise the Lord! You are amazing God! Open our eyes in wonder, Lord. Open our lips and our mouthes to proclaim Your praise, that we may give thanks to Your holy name and glory in Your praise. May the words of our mouthes and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, our Rock and our Redeemer.

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April 7, 2005
Low Flame?

Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out.

A BRUISED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK...that's the kind of person who is just hanging on for dear life by the narrowest of threads. Nothing is more fragile than a bruised reed. Jesus grabs hold and makes the ones weak in faith stronger.

A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT SNUFF OUT...the smouldering wick is the candle that has just gone out. It won't take much to relight the flame and it won't take much to snuff it out entirely. Nothing is more tenuous than a smoldering wick. Jesus keeps the spiritual fires burning within, He renews hope where there appears to be none.

Is your flame burning low today? Turn to Jesus, ask for that breath of life - to rekindle the flame - to fan it and make it burn bright.

2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God...

Low Flame?
Karen Holland

Is your flame weak, burning low?
Go to the one who tends the smoldering wick.
Seek the breath of life to know.

Breathe on me Your breath, oh Lord,
Bring new life, revive me, let it grow,
Fan the Flame within me - make it glow.

Breathe on me Your breath, oh Lord,
Teach my heart and heal my soul.
Fan the Flame within me - make me whole.

Breathe on me Your breath, oh Lord,
Let the world feel Your fire.
Fan the Flame within me - lift me higher.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for Your promise - not to 'snuff out a smoldering wick'. Lord, please bless and sustain those whose faith candle burns low today. Help each of us fan into flame the gift of faith we've been given. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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April 5, 2005
The Peace of the Lord

Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD , the LORD , is the Rock eternal.

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Psalm 33:20-22 We wait in hope for the LORD ; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD , even as we put our hope in You.

2 Thessalonians 3:5, 16 May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance. May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Romans 15:13 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.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
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April 5, 2005
Praise: Well, God did it! I found out today that I can have my old house rental again! I go in and sign papers this Wednesday, and move in on June 1st!!!!! GOD! I am SO RELIEVED!!!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all of your support and prayers!!!!!
Hugs! Bambi

Psalm 9:1-2 I will praise you, O LORD , with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

Thank You Lord for answered prayer. Thank You that You are a Lord that provides! You are our good shepherd, thank You for answered prayer.

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April 4, 2005
God's Peace
From Nine Weapons for our Arsenal by Mell Winger
From I Am the Good Shepherd by Stan Kellner

Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.

Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.

Have you ever thought about God's peace being a spiritual weapon? I didn't until I looked at the 2 articles in the above links. What do you value the most when faced with a trial, test or spiritual battle? I'm finding I value God's peace - inspite of any circumstance. It's no coincidence that peace is an important characteristic of the 'Good Shepherd'. God's peace allows you to find rest for your soul no matter what you may be facing. When we maintain peace during trials, tests or spiritual battles it is a crushing blow to fear, anxiety or turmoil. Our victory doesn't come from within us, from our emotions or intellect. Our victory comes from the Lord Jesus Christ and His peace - the peace that passes all understanding. This peace is actually a powerful spiritual weapon and witness.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for Your peace, a peace that is beyond understanding, a peace available in any circumstance. Show each of us how to rely on Your peace. Guard each of our hearts and minds in the Lord Jesus Christ. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with each of us.

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April 1, 2005
Deep Water

Psalm 61:1-4 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

I found this ad pretty funny. It was an SUV going thru deep water -- looking like it would be swallowed up -- yet it makes it thru. There was a small disclaimer though -- "Traversing deep water can cause damage, which voids the vehicles warranty."

Have you ever felt like you were in deep water? Threatened to be swallowed up? Look at these Psalms! Unlike the SUV warranty - our warranty in the Lord Jesus Christ never fails. The Lord promises refuge and a firm place to stand 'in deep water' -- all we must do is call on His name {strong tower} and follow His lead! We will be led to the rock that is higher than us.

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Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott, Bobby Lee, Mary & Jay T., Jolene, Gloria B.

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Thank You Lord for the Rock Jesus Christ that is higher than us. Help each of us to trust in the Lord and call on His name. Thank You for a firm place to stand. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD , the LORD , is the Rock eternal.

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