For Tricia & family
Luke 6:19     Thank You Lord that there is healing in Your touch. Please touch Dave where your healing is needed. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6:8 , Phil 4:19, Hebrews 4:16     Thank You Lord that You know what they need before we ask. Please help them approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that they may receive mercy and find grace to help them in their time of need. Thank You that as they do this their needs will be supplied according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 31, 2005
Some of you know that my mom is extremely sick. She has some type of dimentia that even NIH hasn't seen, happened VERY quick. I saw her for the first time in 5 months. She is in her own little world now and her body is wracked. She is only 64. Please pray for her
Thank you. Kathy {submitted by Cindy}

For Kathy's mom & family
Psalm 121:1-2     Thank You Lord that our help comes from You, the Maker of heaven and earth. Help Kathy & family lift up their eyes to You, turn to You and rely on Your direction, Your help.
Psalm 5:11-12; Psalm 91:11     Thank You Lord that You will spread your protection over them, that You will surround them with your favor as with a shield. Please send Your angels to minister to them, give Your angels charge over them in all their ways. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7, Mark 1:10     Thank You Lord that through prayer and thanksgiving, the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Guard especially Kathy's mom, let the peace of God descend on her & clear her mind & heart. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 31, 2005
Please pray this last prayer for my family also. My husband seems to be down about something.
Thanks Karen

For Karen & family
Psalm 121:1-2     Thank You Lord that our help comes from You, the Maker of heaven and earth. Help Karen & family lift up their eyes to You, turn to You and rely on Your direction, Your help.
Psalm 5:11-12; Psalm 91:11     Thank You Lord that You will spread your protection over them, that You will surround them with your favor as with a shield. Please send Your angels to minister to them, give Your angels charge over them in all their ways. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7, Mark 1:10     Thank You Lord that through prayer and thanksgiving, the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Guard especially Karen's husband, let the peace of God descend on each of their minds & hearts. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 31, 2005
Singing!

Zephaniah 3:14, 17     Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.

How do you find peace and comfort when the storms of life rage against you? I find great comfort and delight in the above passage - especially in respect to the posts from last week. Look what it says - be gald and rejoice with all your heart! You know me, the way I do this is by singing to my King. Singing to your King in the face of a storm, especially singing God's word, is a wonderful way to face any storm, come into God's presence & feel His quietting love.

This idea is wonderful, but the idea that tickles my heart even more is that God is there taking delight & singing over us too. Isn't that awesome? Almighty God, the Creator of all things, delights & sings over us.

Here is the idea of that two way communication again. I just never applied it to singing. God wants us to sing with all our hearts to Him, especially when facing a storm. He also wants us to take time to listen to Him speak and even sing to us.

So next time you are facing a storm, why not try singing to your King and then let Him quiet your soul. During this 'stillness' be sure to listen for His voice - and don't be surprised if He is singing back to you!

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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

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

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Thank You Lord that You are our refuge, that You quiet our souls with Your love. Help each of us boldly face the storms of our life with You by our sides. Help each of us take time to thank You, praise You, worship You and then help us listen. Thank You that You hear the songs of our lives and respond by singing over each of us. Please make the Lord Jesus Christ the song that each of our lives sing. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

I find it incredible that this passage would be put on my heart today! Praise the Lord!

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Jan 28, 2005
Is He Calling? Part 2

Hebrews 4:12     For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

The day after the Lord gave me that song "How Great Is Your Love" by MercyMe someone sent me the phrase "The Joy is the victory before the battle". This phrase led to more insights. It goes with King David who had a large orchestra and choir. David and the commanders of the army set aside musicians. (1 Chronicles 23:1-5, 25:1-7)

Why would the commanders of the army set aside musicians? This question led to this passage.

Isaiah 55:10-12     As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

And this idea, through worship, music, & singing the immediate, alive, in-the moment word of the Lord can be sent forth. This word never goes forth without accomplishing the purpose for which it was sent by the Lord. The genuine word of the Lord accomplishes things. It plucks up and breaks down, destroys and overthrows, builds and plants. As a result, God's people go out to face life with joy, peace and victory in their hearts. <--- Did you SEE that!!! ---> The Joy is the victory before the battle. Did you also see the sword of Heb 4:12?

This IS what the Lord is doing with me & Prayer Mail/scriptural prayers. I just never connected sending forth God's word with worship thru singing! If this sending forth is done with music, it drives the sword of the word even deeper into us than the spoken or written word can. Music cuts to the heart, motivates the soul, makes us feel and captivates our spirit in ways the spoken or written word cannot.

This is the idea of God's sword. By the way, the name of the book that led me to Prayer Mail & those scriptural prayers is THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT by Joy Lamb {NO Coincidence!!!!}

By showing me all these coincidences I think the Lord is telling me that He wants to connect singing to the gifts I'm using in Prayer Mail/scriptural prayers. I never saw that there could be a connection before! Look how the Lord confirmed these two callings and tied them together!

There's more...

A few days after these insights, I shared them with my Pastor of worship. I told him all these things, the desire to sing to my King, to send forth His word, the waiting on the Lord. During the conversation it came up that my heart was broken over the episcopal church. How it was hard to leave - hard to follow the call from the Lord to leave. It was only through the Lord's courage & strength I could do this. I used to go in the chapel at this epicopal church and sing & pray to the Lord, for His guidance & strength. The Pastor gave me a CD with songs the worship team is going to do.

I listened to the CD. The first 3 songs were about ... in brokeness of heart ... teach us a blessing ... sing to my King that is coming to REIGN in glory ... waiting ... The last line of the waiting song:

waiting in expectantancy - surrender to Your sovereignty, we're hungry for true intimacy Lord, for the things of Your heart. {right where I am now}

Then this intro to the next song...

You shine brighter than the brightest star, Your love purer than the purest heart, You shine filling us with courage and strength to follow You....

This is the song I sang most by myself to the Lord in the chapel at the episcopal church. How could I leave the place where I grew so close to the Lord, where I saw Him use me to touch others, where He raised this worship group out of my small group - even healing someone's hands to do it, where I had all these people that I love? How? Only by Him filling me with His courage & strength to follow - only by Him making a way, only by His grace.

This voice on the CD - singing the song I sang to the Lord -- it sounds like my voice!!!!

Not only did the Lord confirm where He has placed me now - He comforts me with the song I sang to Him in the midst of my pain. It's as if He said to me - I know, I know, I heard your song, keep singing to me, keep listening for my voice, I will keep giving you my strength, my courage, I will help you follow, I will make a way for you.

I find this incredible, it shows how intricate His hand is on my life, on our lives. It also shows His love. I encourage you to seek His hand on your life, when you see it - it's an incredible blessing!

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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

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

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May there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those God given gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you...
May you be content knowing you are a child of God...
Let His presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love.
He is there for each and every one of us.

P.S. This prayer was sent to me in the midst of my struggle to hear His voice & obey. {Another sign of His intricate hand.}

May we each listen for His call & obey. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Jan 27, 2005
Is He Calling? Part 1

Jonah 1:1-3     The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish.

Last night's small group was about hearing the Lord's call and obeying it. We talked about Jonah. This led me to share that just within the past week the Lord has confirmed two callings to me personally. This is another example of His timing - confirming my callings & then giving an opportunity to share! amazing!

I've been really struggling & searching my heart about where God has placed me. I believe He is telling me to go to worship team practice and wait. He is telling me this even though I am not on the team and it doesn't look like I will be in the future. I was praying Lord show me what You want me to do, if You don't want me here show me where to go next. Again He placed on my heart to wait, He also placed this thought on my heart from Psalm 57. This is the Psalm about being in the lion's den, how do you do that? The Psalmists' answer is keep your heart steadfast - so I prayed keep my heart steadfast. I then looked up this passage - this is what jumped out:

Psalm 57:5, 7     Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

I did not remember the last part of this verse before. I then had to pick up my daughter, so while in the car I had music on & was still praying - I prayed the above passage - keep my heart steadfast, I will sing & make music, let Your glory be over all the earth.

Almost as soon as I finished praying, this song played.

How Great Is Your Love Song Lyrics
MercyMe

My heart is steadfast of God
And I will sing
With all my heart and soul
Music for the King
And I will awake the dawn
With my praise to you O Lord

[CHORUS:]
How great is Your love
So much higher than the heavens
With faithfulness that reaches the sky
How great is Your love
So much higher than the heavens
With faithfulness that reaches the sky
O how great is Your love

Praise the Lord O my soul
And glory to the King
Forever You are robed with majesty
We come to you O Lord
And Lay our praise at your feet

Be exalted O God and let Your glory reign
Be exalted O God and let Your glroy reign
Let it reign
Let it reign
Let it reign
Let it reign
Let it reign
Let it reign

This confirmed one of His callings to me -- that I did hear Him correctly. I am supposed to wait at practice, wait and sing to my King. There's a Part 2 to this story that I will share tomorrow.

For now let me encourage you to seek the Lord's calling for yourself and obey. The story of Jonah is a reminder of what can happen if we don't obey. This process is not easy, but if you earnestly seek Him, pray, search His word - He will answer and if you obey, He will bless you.

Psalm 86:11-12     Teach me your way, O LORD , and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.

Isaiah 30:18     Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

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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

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

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Lord show each of us Your way for our lives. Help each of us desire to seek You to do your will with our whole hearts. Thank You that as we do this we will hear You calling, help us to obey Your call. Give us undivided hearts to walk in Your truth, help us glorify Your name forever. Thank You that You are a Lord who is gracious who rises & longs to show us each Your compassion. Thank You that You are a God of justice and You do bless all who wait for You. Help each wait and keep our hearts steadfast. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 27, 2005
My husband, Andoh, and I are going thru some changes right now, and we can use all the prayers we can get. We are also waiting on the Lord to bless us w/ a Baby! He has promised us that.
Isn't waiting hard! I think it's hard, exciting and hopeful.
May God's name be praised forever and ever in Jesus' name, Amen.
Joanie

For Joanie & Andoh
Isaiah 44:2     Thank You Lord that You are the one who forms us in the womb, help form this baby that is desired perfectly in Joanie's womb.
Psalm 113:9     Lord we ask that You will make Joanie abide in the house as a joyful mother of children. Praise the Lord!!
Psalm 138:8, Psalm 21:2     Thank You Lord that Your love, O LORD , endures forever; and You will fulfill Your purpose for Joanie & Andoh. Lord please do not withhold the request of their lips. Please carry out Your purpose for Jonie & Andoh, please give them their heart's desire. Help each of them wait with Your hope & joy. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 27, 2005
Please pray for the elections in Iraq.
1. Pray to protect units directly involved with the election - delivering machines/ ballots/ supplies. They are prime targets.
2. Pray for the whole election process.
3. Pray for intelligent, competent officials to be elected. If intelligent and competent officials are not elected to those strategic leadership positions within the emerging government; freedom will not have an opportunity to ring throughout this country.
Thanks Jim

For Iraq Elections
Psalm 121:8     Thank You Lord that You watch over our comings & goings both now & forevermore. Please watchover our troops as they try to set up and carry out this election. Thank You that You do not slumber!
Psalm 5:11-12; Psalm 91:11     Lord please spread your protection over all involved in this whole process, surround each with your favor as with a shield. Please send Your angels to minister to all, give Your angels charge over each in all their ways. Place the right people in the right place at the right time to make this process smooth. Help the U.S. stand firm in its resolve.
Deuteronomy 17:15     ... be sure to appoint over you the king the LORD your God chooses.
Lord please allow the people you want in power here to be placed exactly where You would have them. Let officials be elected that You would choose.
Psalm 73:28     Thank You Lord that You are our Sovereign LORD. Sovereign LORD, please be near & guide this whole election process. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 26, 2005
At Jesus' Feet

Luke 10:38-42     She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.

Here we read about Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha. In the story Martha is busy making preparations for Jesus' stay, and Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet listening to Him speak. Martha gets angry at Mary for not helping her and asks Jesus to tell Mary to get to work. However, Jesus refuses and instead tells Martha that He is pleased with Mary's decision to simply listen to His words.

So often it is easy to be like Martha and become so busy with different activities {especially if there is a large amount of work to do} that we forget to take time out to listen and be like Mary.

But until we start to do this, we will not truly experience the fullness of the relationship that God wants to have with us. We all know that in order to have a strong relationship with a person, both people need to take turns speaking and listening. This is a way to better understand God's will, His will for you.

We all struggle with this need to do good works and listen too. Here is what Jesus told some asking the same question.

John 6:28-29     Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?”
Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”

When you spend time believing and listening for God's will, good works will just flow from this relationship.

There also is a warning about doing good works in the Lord's name without this relationship - without spending time believing and listening.

Matthew 7:21-23     “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’

So, let's help each other to remember to spend time at Jesus' feet, spend time believing in Him and listening for His voice, His will, spend time searching for the path He has marked out for us. I know from this time, from this relationship His fruit will appear in His time by His power.

Hebrews 12:1-2     Therefore... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your Son the Lord Jesus Christ. Help each of us be like Mary and spend time at Jesus' feet. Thank You that as we do this, as we listen for the good shepherd's voice, we will clearly see the path marked out for us. Thank You also that our relationship with Jesus will grow and bear fruit in Your time, and that You will provide us the strength to persevere. Fix our eyes on Jesus, O Lord, fix our eyes on Jesus, keep our hearts steadfast. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 25, 2005
Please pray for our apartments to be rented and for them to sell.
Thank You Very Much Jackie

For Jackie
Matthew 6:8 , Phil 4:19, Hebrews 4:16     Thank You Lord that You know what Jackie needs before we ask. We lift up the situation with these apartments to You Lord. We ask for Your guidance, make Your guidance clear to Jackie, show her what to do about this situation. Please help her approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that she may receive mercy and find grace to help in this time of need. Thank You that as she does this her needs will be supplied according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

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.
Thank You Lord that You have given us Your peace. Please help Jackie to feel Your peace and not to be afraid. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 25, 2005
Draw Near

James 4:8     Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

Jeremiah 29:13     You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

Hearing God's voice, hearing it more clearly is still on my heart. The above verses tell us a way to do this - draw near to God and seek Him with your whole heart. How do you draw near to God? How about in a quiet time - where you pray and study God's Word? The more you spend time in His Word, seeking Him with your whole heart the more you will know Him, the more you will hear His voice. This song reminds me of these truths.

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Psalm 91:1, 4     He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge;

Psalm 46:4, 10     There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
Be still, and know that I am God;

Philippians 3:13-14     But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your love, for Your desire to draw close to us as we draw close to You. Help each of us as we seek to draw closer to You and as we seek to know You better. Thank You that You have promised that as we seek You with our whole hearts we will find You, we will hear Your voice. Help us dwell in the secret place of the Most High, show each of us how to abide in Your presence under the shadow of Your wings. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

John 10:14, 4     I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me–
... He goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

Have you ever wondered about this passage? Have you ever wanted to hear the good shepherd's voice? Or hear it more clearly? Hear are some thoughts...

In order to know a voice you must take time to listen to it, right? This may be hard since there are so many voices in the world calling out to each of us. So how can we know it's His voice? This verse in proverbs gives us a clue.

Proverbs 23:12     Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

“Apply” means to make a commitment, to decide or to choose. First we must choose Jesus Christ, then we must choose to listen, take time to listen. How do we do this? Instruction is another key. How does the Lord instruct us? One way is through His written Word. The Lord teaches us by His Word.

The promise is that when we take time to study His written word and take time to listen for His voice, we will hear the living Word - Jesus Christ. We will know the good shepherd's voice and be able to follow.

This is not always easy, it takes discipline! But when we choose Jesus -- when we choose to study His Word and listen for His voice, God empowers that choice through His Holy Spirit. This discipline allows the Lord to order our lives in such as way that we are available to be used. Samuel knew this discipline when he spoke the following.

1 Samuel 3:9     Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your Word, both written and living. We are grateful that You sent Your Word to guide us in the way that we should go. Help each of us apply our hearts to Your instruction. Let Your written Word sink deep within our hearts. Help each of us be sheep that know Your voice and follow Your lead. Empower us be used by You for Your purposes. Help us each be servants that say "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening". In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ the good shepherd.

Matthew 11:15     He who has ears, let him hear.

For Carol U.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Carol to You through our prayers. Please restore her. Guide the medical staff & family as they try to help. Please put the right people in the right place at the right time to help.
Job 12:10     Thank You Lord that in Your hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Remind Carol and her family whose hands she is in. Let them take comfort in this and help them not to worry. Thank You that You are our great physician, touch Carol with Your healing touch. Hold Carol firmly in Your hand. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
2 Peter 1:2     Lord, let Your gace and peace be with Carol in abundance through the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 21, 2005
Please say a prayer for Junior today. The weather is causing him to have a lot of trouble with his asthma. No trips to the hospital yet but last night and today have been bad, lots of breathing treatments and some suctioning. He will still smile but most of the time just wants to be snuggled. One of those days when you are lucky to have a minute to run to the bathroom.
Thanks Heidi & Junior {submitted by Cindy}

For Heidi & Junior
Luke 18:15-17, Job 33:4     Thank You Lord that You said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. " We bring Junior to You through our prayers. Lord please touch Junior with Your healing love, let Your love bring what is needed. Thank You Lord for Your breath of life, please let Junior breathe with Your breath, let Your breath fill his lungs. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Isaiah 40:28-31     Thank You Lord that those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. You will lift them up on eagles wings, they will soar, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Help Heidi & Junior continue to turn to You, hope in You, thank You that as they do this You will renew their strength and they will soar. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Jan 21, 2005
I would like to request prayer for my cousin Yvonne Ramirez, her two girls Sarah(3), Elizabeth (7). Yvonne divorced her husband Mark less than one year ago due to alcoholism. Mark started having emotional problems a long time ago, he tried to commit suicide and jump off the San Jacinto Bridge. Well, he did commit suicide on Sunday they believe. He was 41 years old. Just say a prayer that God comforts the family and that Yvonne not feel like it was her fault. Her girls are ok, but its sad as they will never see their daddy as they grow up. Yvonne didn't want the divorce,..it has been very hard for her.
Thank you! Maggie

For Yvonne, Sarah & Elizabeth
Isaiah 66:13     Thank You Lord that You have promised to comfort us as a mother comforts her child. Please surround this family with this comfort, draw them close, use this time to strengthen each one's faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Cor 1:3-4     Thank You Lord that You are the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Lord help each give You their pain. Thank You that as each does this they will receive comfort and You will use each to comfort others. Help them use Your comfort to comfort each other.
Philippians 4:6-7     Thank You Lord that through prayer and thanksgiving, the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Guard each heart, O Lord. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 21, 2005
Please keep praying for my anxiety attacks that are in God's control and my marriage that is also.!!!!!! God be the Glory!!!!!!!!
Thanks Gloria

For Gloria
1 John 4:18     Lord we lift up Gloria's marriage to You. Thank You Lord that Your love is perfect. Lord fill this relationship with Your perfect love. Help each turn to You, strengthen each one's relationship with You. Help them also build their relationship with each other in You. Thank You that as they do this, their marriage will be strengthened.
Colossians 3:13     Thank You Lord that You forgive us. Please help Gloria & husband bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances they may have against one another. Help them to forgive as You forgive.
Romans 5:1-2     Thank You Lord that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ by faith! Let each one's faith in Jesus Christ bring the peace of the Lord. Surround each with this wonderful peace. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 20, 2005
Be Blessed!

James 1:17     Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights...

I just felt like blessing each one of you today! I feel like each of you is a gift from above. This prayer mail is also a gift. Every good & perfect gift is from above! Thanks be to God! Glory be to God!

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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

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

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 Your wonders, Your gifts. Let us continue to behold & share Your wonders. Glory be to God. Praise the Lord!

Psalm 4:5-7     Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD. Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.

Let the light of your face shine upon each, O LORD. Thank You Lord that as each trusts in You, their hearts will be filled with great joy. Touch each heart with Your joy. Let Your light continue to be seen in each face.

Ezra 8:21-23; Psalm 32:10     ... The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him ...

... the LORD's unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in Him.

Lord, let each feel the gracious hand of our Lord Jesus Christ upon them today & always. Surround each with Your unfailing love, keep each heart steadfast - trusting in You. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Love in Christ
Karen
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Jan 19, 2005
Please pray for Amy a young, friend who is being cleansed now in a detox center. God is in control!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, gloria

For Amy
Psalm 119:66     Thank You Lord for Amy's decision to get help. Draw her close, show her how to rely on You, on Your wisdom, teach her Your knowledge and good judgment, help her believe in Your commands.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Amy to You through our prayers. Please restore her. Guide the medical staff & family as they try to help.
Psalm 5:11-12; Psalm 91:11     Lord please spread Your protection over her, surround her with your favor as with a shield. Please send Your angels to minister to her, give Your angels charge over her in all their ways. Protect Amy's decision to get help. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 19, 2005
God's Perfect Timing

Ecclesiastes 3:1     There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven...

I have to share how God used yesterday's devotion Precious Gems to show me not only His truth in those promises but also His perfect timing and care of His children. My heart has been broken since I left the episcopla church around 1 year ago. I have not yet found a place in my new church to use my gifts -- at times this is extremely frustrating -- it feels as if a piece of my soul is missing.

Anyway, out of this pain I wrote Precious Gems. Last night was difficult again -- I was sitting in front of the computer in tears. I ended up reading something I wrote before about broken hearts (link below).

Broken Heart

It reminded me that the Lord does have a plan for me & He will heal my broken heart.

Right after I was reassured of His plan I got this email:

Thankyou for Precious Gems - this could not have come at a better time as I sat in front of my computer, crying and and then I read the passages you sent me......and they dried my tears. Praise God!

Love, Peace & Joy - Carol

This mail dried my tears! It was proof to me that He is using my pain to touch someone else's heart. He is healing my heart. This brings me great comfort!

I find this amazing - He used each of us to dry each others tears. He not only demonstrated His truths in Precious Gems but showed His perfect timing & care.

This has lifted me up!

He DOES have a plan for each of us & He will use our tears for His glory. :)

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your perfect timing, Your grace and care for each of Your children. Thank You for demonstrating that there is a plan for each of us & You will use our tears for Your glory. Thank You Lord for giving us this glimpse of Your perfect timing and care. Thank You for strengthening our trust in You. Help each of us come to You with our pain. In the name of Jesus Chrsit our Lord.
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Jan 18, 2005
Precious Gems

2 Corinthians 1:3-5     Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.

Psalm 56:8     You have collected all my tears and preserved them in your bottle! You have recorded every one of them in your book

I love the idea that the Lord collects each of my tears & saves them in a special place. The Lord feels and understands our pain. The shortest and most touching verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept" (John 11:35). He is the Father of mercies and God of all comfort -- He is right there, everpresent, to comfort and carry us thru our pain.

But this isn't the best part! 2 Corinthians promises that if we give our pain to God -- he can use it for His glory. Again in Psalm 126:5 -- He promises that those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. Our tears can be turned into precious gems for God, if only we come to Him for comfort and allow Him to use our pain. Look at the precious jewel of His Son the Lord Jesus Christ!

Next time when experiencing pain and sorrow remember to run to the Lord for comfort, He is the only one who can give you not only comfort & peace -- but who can turn our tears into His treasure!

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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

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

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Thank You for Your Son Jesus who feels our pain so deeply. Next time we experience pain, O Lord, help each of us 'run' to You -- the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. Thank You that as we do this we will find Your comfort and peace. Thank You Lord that You will turn each of our tears into You treasure for Your glory if only we give You our pain. Help each of us give You our pain. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 17, 2005
No Shadow

James 1:16-18     Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

This phrase from the above song really sticks in my mind - 'There is no shadow in Your presence'. It reminds of the promise of eternal life -- in His presence. There will be no more darkness - not a hint - not a shadow -- no more night -- no more death, mourning, crying, pain ....

Nothing will hide the glory of the Lord ..
the glory of the Lord will give us light, the Lamb is the lamp.

This sounds wonderful! So what do we have to do to have eternal life? Just accept God's good and perfect gift - Jesus Christ.

John 3:16     For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

New Jerusalem
Revelations 21:4, 23, 25     He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.

... there will be no night there ...

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How Can I Know Christ Personally?

Example Letter - God's Love Makes No Sense!     a neat way to introduce the salvation invitation.

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your perfect gift -- Your son the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank You for the gift of eternal life that is each of ours to accept thru Jesus. Thank You that there is no shadow in Your presence and the glory of the Lord will give us light with the Lamb as the lamp. Help each of us open our hearts to Your presence today & always. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 15, 2005
Praise! Clayton is doing much better, thank God. His "coma-inducing" medication has been too low to effect a coma for some time and will be weaned altogether by Sunday! He is very sedated even when awake and has more than a few medications to reduce and come off of, plus all the rest of recovery. He appears uncomfortable and possibly suffers some pain, still has the tracheotomy tube and a feeding tube, BUT he has been sitting in a wheelchair for a period of time the past few days, has responded when asked to move his arms or head, AND has not had a seizure in over a week! Not one seizure!

Thank you for your prayers,
Tiffany

For Clayton & family
Psalm 17:6, Philippians 1:6     I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. Thank You Lord for answered prayer. Thank You Lord for the progress in Clayton, that You are at work in his life & body. Please carry this healing on to completion. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 49:16, Isaiah 26:3     Surround Clayton & family with Your love, remind each of how great Your love is - each is engraved on the palm of Your hand. Let them rest in Your mighty hands. 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. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 15, 2005
My friend Ed needs prayer - he is having surgery on monday for a blood clot in his stomach.
Thanks Terry

For Ed & family
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Ed to You through our prayers. Please restore him. Please guide the medical staff & family as they try to help -- especially on monday during surgery. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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.
Let Ed & family feel Your mighty right hand upholding them in a very real way. Thank You that You are a God that strengthens & helps us. Let each feel Your peace. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 15, 2005
I would ask for continued prayer for my job search. I DO have a couple of leads to follow-up on, next week, and I ask that they could come to fruition. Monday I have a refresher class for Medical Assisting being offered by the Sutter Hospital's Foundation. I feel this will be a helpful addition to my resume', as I have been out of school for 6 months, and that's a long time without any continuing education.

And pray for Angela. This woman with terminal cancer who lives in Togo, has asked me to take trust of a fund she was left by her late husband. She has asked that I make contact with doctors here for her care, and believes that with prayer and guidance from God, ;she may be healed of her disease. I'm just praying that I can follow her instructions properly and help set up this care for her at a teaching hospital, the area's trauma center also has a cancer center, in my area.
Thank you for your prayers, and for including me in your prayer chains.
Lynn

For Lynn
Matthew 7:7, Philipians 1:6     Thank You Lord that You have instructed us to come to You and ask. We lift up Lynn's job situation to You, we ask for Your continued guidance. Thank You for the leads You have provided, please bring this process to completion. Open the doors Lynn is to go thru, close the doors she is not to go thru, please make Your direction clear. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 138:8     Thank You Lord that You promise to direct all, who trust in the LORD with their whole heart. Help Lynn continue to turn to You and trust You with her whole heart. Help her acknowledge You in all ways and not lean on personal understanding. Thank You Lord that You will fulfill Your purpose for Lynn; your love, O LORD , endures forever. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

For Angela
Luke 6:19, Luke 1:37     Thank You Lord that there is healing in Your touch. Please touch Angela where Your healing is needed. Let Your touch on Angela be evident to all. Thank You that You are a God of miracles, that with God nothing is impossible. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 6:8 , Phil 4:19, Hebrews 4:16     Thank You Lord that You know what Angela needs before we ask. Please help her approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that she may receive mercy and find grace to help her in her time of need. Thank You that as she does this her needs will be supplied according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Please guide Lynn in this process as she tries to help. Place the right people in the right place at the right time to help. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 14, 2005

Power On Your Knees!

Phillipians 4:4-7     Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 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.

I heard this song yesterday -- about power on your knees. These lyrics fit with waiting on the Lord {it's below} -- it's good to pray & praise while we are waiting. :)

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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

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

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Prayer for Power
Lord, when Your hand has moved in our lives, we have seen a glimpse of heaven on earth. Forgive us for our independent attitudes of believing that we have the power on our own. We ask You to reach down from the heavens and put Your mighty hand upon us. We need and earnestly desire Your strength working in us, through us, and around us. So we empty ourselves and ask You to lavishly fill us with Your power and the glory of Your presence. Thank You that by Your hand, we will walk boldly today, carrying Your light in this dark world. In the name of Jesus Christ - the light of the world!
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Jan 14, 2005
Could we pray for Nathan (a twin) he is just baby, he is going in Jan 14th at 4pm to have surgery to correct a Cleft lip or Cleft Palate. And for his mother Alicia Marie to calm her and give her strength?
Thanks! Cindy

For Nathan & family
Luke 18:15-17, Luke 6:19     Thank You Lord that You said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. " We bring Nathan to You through our prayers. Thank You Lord that there is healing in Your touch. Please touch Nathan where healing is needed. Guide the medical staff & family as they try to help. Let Your hand on Nathan's life be evident to all. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7     Thank You Lord that through prayer and thanksgiving, the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
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We were just informed yesterday the facility I work in (a nursing home) is closing. Since my husband has MS & is unable to work, this job was ideal...close to home, part time in the evenings & all day on the weekend, good pay, and benefits. It's hard to believe after working at this place for such a long time (5 years next month), I will be unemployed!!! God brought me to this job & I'm sure he'll bring me to another one. I just have to be patient & wait for His guidance.
Thanks! Ruth

For Ruth
Psalm 27:7-9,14     Hear my voice when I call, O LORD ; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says... "Seek His face!" Your face, LORD , I will seek. Do not hide your face from me...
Wait for the LORD ; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD .

Thank You Lord that Your provide guidance. Lord, comfort and encourage Ruth to take heart. Thank You that You are mericful, You hear us when we call, You answer us. Lord help Ruth 'seek Your face', Your guidance thru prayer. Thank You that You will not hide Your face from us. Please direct her to the job You have prepared for her, make Your direction clear. In the name of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 27:11     Teach me your way, O LORD ; lead me in a straight path...

Thank You Lord for Your guidance, teach us Your ways, O Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen
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Jan 13, 2005

Wait -- Clothed With Power

Acts 1:7-8     It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Luke 24:49     I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.

Waiting on the Lord has been on my heart for awhile, at times I find it frustrating. While being frustrated, I was reminded of the disciples waiting for the Holy Spirit in the above verses. I found comfort in this:

• Jesus never told the disciples when or how God would accomplish His purpose -- He told them to wait in Jerusalem.
• Jerusalem must have seemed like a less than ideal place to wait -- Jesus was crucified there and the people were hostile to the disciples.
• We know the results of the disciples waiting on the Lord -- the Holy Spirit did come (pentecost), many were saved after the disciples waited for the Lord's power. This shows power comes to those who wait upon God's timing.
• A wonderful new beginning happened because the disciples trusted God -- His timing, preparation & power.
• This example shows us that if we follow God's plan, He will enable us to fulfill it according to His timetable. He equips those He calls.

Think about the disciples waiting, none of them knew how long they would have to wait. Just think if one of them walked out of the door on the day before pentecost, saying that he is tired of waiting and is going home. Imagine his disappointment, when he heard the next day of all that happened. How close he had been to the answer. If only he had waited one more day.....

Ecclesiastes 3:1     There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven...

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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

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

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Psalm 57:5, 7     Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

Lord open each of our hearts to trust You, to wait on You. Thank You that as we do this You will equip us and clothe us with Your power to do Your work in Your time. Keep our hearts steadfast, O Lord.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 12, 2005

Eveready

Psalm 121:3, 8     ... he who watches over you will not slumber; ...
the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

1 Chronicles 16:34     Give thanks to the LORD , for He is good; His love endures forever.

Isaiah 40:28, 31     Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, ...
those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;

Rely on the Lord's
never ending/ ever ready
strength ...
love ...
care ...

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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

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

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Thank You that You are a Lord that never tires, Your care is eternal. Help each of us trust in You, rely on You. Thank You that as we do this our strength will be renewed and You will lift us up and we will soar! In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 12, 2005
Could we all say a prayer or two for Brigitte?? She seems to be missing, she was last heard from around Christmas. Also for her son for good health, he was the one with hip problems... and other special needs.
Thanks Cindy

For Brigette & Son
Matthew 18:10-14     In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
Thank You Lord that You are the good shepherd and that You are not willing to lose anyone. Please allow Brigette to be found, open her heart to Your guidance, lead her home.
Psalm 121:8, Psalm 16:1     Thank You Lord that You will watch over their comings & goings both now & forevermore. Keep them safe, O Lord. Please let someone hear from Brigette. We ask for You to touch both with Your healing hand. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 12, 2005
I have two people I am asking us to pray for.

My daughter Cheryl. She is living in an apartment building where she is having some very real problems with two tenants. The lady below is constantly blaring her music so loud that the vibrations come through and shake her furniture. She has attempted numerous times to discuss this with the lady to no avail or change. As well, her landlord isn't really doing much though he has talked to the women. Cheryl is so emotionally upset and being a new mom to a 3 month old, is stressed out. The music is disturbing the baby sleeping. It's usually all day and some evenings. Please pray for insight into how Cheryl can get this resolved without having to call the police. Pray that she will feel calmer and that the women will be more understanding and compassionate. Also, the other tenant is a friend of this women and they seem to be tag teaming her making this a difficult situation.

My son-in-law Jason. Please pray that he will work full time and in him will be created the desire to work. He's not been able to keep a job. He and my daughter are expecting their first child in April and currently reside in my home. I just ask that the Lord clamp my mouth shut so that I don't say unkind words as it frustrates me. This man is 30 years old. He's a wonderful person but his work habits are terrible and they are in financial problems due to him not being able to maintain a job for a long period.
Thanks for your prayers.
Blessings and grace to you,
Linda

For Cheryl
Psalm 4:5-7, Ezra 8:21-23     Lord, let the light of your face shine upon this situation. Open hearts to receive Your touch, Your guidance. Thank You Lord that as they trust in You, their hearts will be filled with Your peace, Your joy. Place Your gracious hand upon this whole situation. In the name of Jesus Christ our LORD.
Isaiah 26:3     Thank You Lord that as they turn to You & trust in You, their minds will be kept in perfect peace. Help Cheryl especially to keep her mind steadfast. In the name of Jesus Christ.

For Jason
Psalm 138:8, Matthew 7:7     Thank You Lord that You will fulfill Your purpose for Jason; your love, O LORD , endures forever. Help Jason open his heart to Your leading, let him accept Your direction. Open the doors he is to go thru and close the doors he is not to go thru. Please make these doors clear. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Psalm 42:1-2     Lord please create within him a hunger, a longing, for You and Your will. Please give him Your drive, Your motivation to provide for his family. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Michelle is a young mother (20's) who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and also is having family issues (has 4 children with CPS involved) and she is going through some spiritual warfare (feels she is being "haunted" by a dead cousin) needless to say I have tried to talk about God etc and she seems receptive she is really overwhelmed and her life is in turmoil, can we pray for her please?? I think she plans on calling me to talk "Bible and God" PLEASE pray for me to have the right words and for her to be able to hear/feel God in her life. I have never done this before.
Thanks Cindy

For Michelle & family
1 Cor 2:4-5, Jeremiah 1:9     Thank You Lord that faith does not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power. Allow your message to be heard through a demonstration of the Spirit's power. Lord please reach out Your hand and touch Cindy's mouth with Your Words, the Words that will share the Gospel. Give Cindy Your peace as she witnesses to Michelle. Surround Michelle with Your witnesses, help her open her heart to You, trust You and rely on You for guidance. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 5:11-12; Psalm 91:11     Thank You Lord that You will spread your protection over them, that You will surround them with your favor as with a shield. Please send Your angels to minister to them, give Your angels charge over them in all their ways. Thank You that You are a God that provides. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 11, 2005

Steps

Proverbs 16:9     In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

How are you doing on those new year's resolutions? Maybe you didn't even make any new commitments -- seems they are hard to stick too.

Try not to give up or quit on them ... But, let's remember that the only real commitment for this year that is absolutely necessary to keep is that we ask the Lord where he wants us to go and what he wants us to do; then we go there and do it. It's good to have plans, but let's be open enough to let the Lord direct our steps.

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for being all-knowing, holy, and mighty. Thank You for also caring about each of us, our lives, our decisions, and our struggles. Please guide each by Your Holy Spirit so that we can understand Your Word and discern Your will for our lives. Give each of us a desire to want to have You fully direct our steps. Touch our hearts with Your love. In the name of Jesus Christ
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Jan 11, 2005
Please for me & my family, I just carried my Son that just turned 17 the other month to the J & D court last thurs. I want you to know that they talked to him as if he may not even be Human, & after every thing was said & done they carry him over to the W.W. Moore, JR. Detention Home.
Thank You & May God Bless you
Bobby

For Kevin & family
Ephesians 3:14-20     For this reason we kneel before the Father, we pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner beings, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And we 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.

Lord, help Kevin open his heart to You, help him seek Your guidance in his life. Thank You that as he does this he'll feel in a very real way Your love -- Your peace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 11, 2005
Please keep my sister in your prayers. We talk between 5 & 7pm central standard time most weekdays -- please pray for these converstions to open Estelle's heart.
Thanks Karen E.

For Karen & Estelle
Luke 11:13     Thank You Lord that You have promised to give the Holy Spirit to all those who ask. Please have Your Holy Spirit present when Karen & Estelle talk, guide their words & understanding. Help Karen especially follow Your lead. In the name of Jesus Christ.
1 Cor 2:4-5     Allow your message to be heard through a demonstration of the Spirit's power. Use these conversations between Karen & Estelle for Your good, open each heart to accept Your will. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Luke 6:45     Thank You Lord that they will be able to speak with their mouths what fills their hearts. Lord guard their words as they speak to each other, help their words build their relationships with each other in You. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 91:11     Thank You Lord that You will give Your angels charge over them in all their ways. Let each feel the peace of Your presence in their lives. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Jan 11, 2005
Update on Mallory,
She is out of the hospital. She is doing ok. She has some healing to do. I saw her Sunday, her eyes look sad and sunken in as if a lot was taken out of her. In the name of Jesus, may God restore all that was taken from Mallory and that her parents get along in Peace, may they both stop hurting each other.
Thank you for your prayers!
Maggie

For Mallory & family
Revelation 22:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 12:46     Thank You Lord that You said 'Light shall shine out of darkness'. Please continue to let Your light shine in this families hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. Clothe this family with Your light, draw each to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. As You draw them close, heal these family relationships where healing is needed, teach them to forgive, as You forgive. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Phillipians 1:6     Thank You Lord for the healing that You have begun. Please bring this healing to completion, continue to work in each heart & life. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 11, 2005
Answered prayer that I have had longer than I care to state. Pray for my mother. She is going into rehab this week. She will detox for 5 to 7 days and begin outpatience rehab for approx. 90 days.
Peace and Joy
Pam

For Pam's mother & family
Psalm 17:6     I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. Thank You Lord for answered prayer! Please help Pam's mother follow thru on this decision. Let this be a life changing decision, help her turn to You, let You into her heart and rely on Your strength, courage -- guidance. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1-2     Thank You Lord that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ by faith! Let each one's faith in Jesus Christ bring the peace of the Lord. Strengthen each one's faith. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 4:6-7     Thank You Lord that through prayer and thanksgiving, the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
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Jan 10, 2005

Lift Up Your Soul!

Psalm 25:1,2,4-6     To you, O LORD , I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Show me your ways, O LORD , teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, O LORD , your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.

Do you ever feel your soul longing for God's presence? Is there a piece of your soul that feels like it's missing - and can only be found in His presence?

Let's recognize this hunger deep within each of us and satisfy it by spending time with Him. Lift up your soul, trust Him, remember Him - His love & mercy, hope in Him, PRAISE Him!

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your great mercy and love. We long for Your presence - for You to fill that missing piece of our souls that can only be found in You. Help each of us lift up our souls to You. As we trust in You show us Your ways, guide us in Your truth, renew our hope in You. Thank You that as we do this that missing piece of our soul will be filled. Glory be to God! In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

For Teagyn & Nicola & family
Isa 40:11     He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.
Psalm 23:1     The LORD is my shepherd ...
2 Corinthians 1:3-4     Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Thank You Lord that You are our good shepherd, that You lead each one of us. Thank You for carrying each of us close to Your heart. Let Nicola and all of Teagyn's family feel Your loving arms around them. Thank You that You are the Father of all compassion and the God of all comfort. Let each feel Your comfort and love, let each of them rest secure in Your arms. Thank You that we know that You are Teagyn's good shepherd, that she is with You close to Your heart. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 6, 2005
I have been looking for a better job for several months now. Please pray that I find the right job for me.
Thanks Brenda

For Brenda
Proverbs 3:5-6     Thank You Lord that You promise to direct all, who trust in the LORD with their whole heart. Help Brenda to trust You with her whole heart. Help her acknowledge You in all ways and not lean on personal understanding. Please make Your guidance in Brenda's job situation clear. Open wide the doors she is to go thru and close the doors she is not to go thru.
1 Peter 5:6-7     Thank You Lord that we can cast all our anxiety on You because You care for us. Please help Brenda do this. Thank You that as she trusts You, she will be lifted up in due time under Your mighty hand. Give Brenda Your peace. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 6, 2005
Pray for my little niece, Mallory, age 7. She is in hospital with Kidney infection and fever was 104 , at times 105. May she rise up and be healed in the name of Jesus. Also, may her divorced parents stop using her and her sister Loren to tear each other up. Mallory and Loren hardly know who Jesus is. I took them to a Christmas concert, and they asked me " Aunt Maggie, who is Jesus". This family needs Jesus, may they find Peace and love this year. AMEN!
Thank you. Maggie

For Mallory & family
Luke 18:15-17, Luke 4:39     Thank You Lord that You said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. " We bring Mallory to You through our prayers. Guide the medical staff and family as they try to help. Rebuke this fever and illness. Let Your healing love bring what is needed. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 22:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 12:46     Thank You Lord that You said 'Light shall shine out of darkness'. Let Your light shine in this families hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. Clothe this family with Your light, draw each to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. As You draw them close, heal these family relationships where healing is needed, teach them to forgive, as You forgive. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 6, 2005
my little sister, she's 49 years old, estelle, had psychiatric problems 13 years ago. she is on medication. at times she becomes paranoid and angry and bittler, etc., etc. she just went through a spell like that. please pray that she will keep her grip on reality and want to become more responsible about her health and life. pray for God to help me realize what is really serious and what isn't. thirteen years ago it all went right by us until it was too late. she spent one month in a locked psychiatric ward. you better believe we cried about that. i just want to be alert this time.
thanks for your prayers and for keeping me on your list. karen e.

For Karen E. & her little sister Estelle
Luke 6:19     Thank You Lord that there is healing in Your touch. Please touch Karen's sister Estelle where healing is needed. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 138:8, Psalm 91:11     Thank You Lord that You will fulfill Your purpose for Karen's sister Estelle; your love, O LORD , endures forever. Please open each heart in this family to Your guidance, Your clarity -- help each see things as You would have them see. Please send Your angels to minister to them, give Your angels charge over them in all their ways. Spread You protection over each, let each rest in Your mighty hand. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Jan 6, 2005
My prayer is for my job search. I pray to be blessed with a job in which God can use me as well as my skills as a Medical Assistant. Many employers want experience, but how do you get experience unless someone offers you an entry-level position?! UCDMC was offering a 'New Graduate' kind-of on-the-job training program; I took an application in for that. And I'm on-call for an In Home Services agency, to be a choreworker-caregiver to (usually) someone elderly, to help them continue to live at home. I go to the job center 3-5 days a week and put out resume's, so I'm doin' the footwork.
Thanks for the prayers. Lynn

For Lynn
Matthew 7:7     Thank You Lord that You have promised "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Please open the doors you want Lynn to go through as she seeks Your direction for a job and close the doors she is not to go through. Please make these doors clear. Please put the right people in the right place at the right time to help make this job search smooth process. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 138:8     Thank You Lord that You will fulfill Your purpose for Lynn; your love, O LORD , endures forever. Please use Lynn and her skills for Your glory.
Psalm 32:10     Help Lynn continue to trust & rely on You Lord. Thank You that as she does this Your love will surround her - let her feel this love in a very rel way. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 5, 2005

Make Sense?

Isaiah 55:8-9     "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD . "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

There are times in every christians life when God gives you an answer to prayer or leads you in a direction that makes no sense to you. The question then becomes are you going to trust the Lord and wait on Him or are you going to try to move ahead and make sense of things on your own? It's especially hard for me to trust in the Lord and wait -- to simply wait for the Lord to move or make a way, and then follow. The enemy would like you to think that nothing is happening. It's very tempting to make your own way, to act on your own. I've found comfort in the following.

1. The Lord wants our trust & dependence on Him, not ourselves. There are times when the Lord may delay a prayer answer to teach His children to trust and wait on His supply. (Exodus 16 Manna)
2. Sometimes the Lord keeps us waiting to show His power and His sovereignty, that we may know that He has a right to give or to take away. (2 Corinthians 12:9 power made perfect in weakness)
3. The Lord's plans are best -- He knows the whole picture. (Jeremiah 29:11)
4. Waiting on the Lord may be used to cause a person to appreciate and be very thankful of the answer once it does come.
5. Remember when things seem to make no sense -- God's love also makes no sense.

Romans 5:8     But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Psalm 136:1     Give thanks to the LORD , for he is good. His love endures forever.

Proverbs 3:5-6     Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.

Psalm 27:13-14     I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD ; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD .

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your great love for each of us. Next time Your answers to us seem to make no sense, remind us of Your great love for us each -- this also makes no sense. Help us each to continue to seek You, to trust You, and to not lean on our own understanding. Empower each of us to trust You and wait on Your perfect timing for Your answers. Thank You that as we do this You will direct our pathes. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 5, 2005
Our friend Ruth is having surgery on Monday for a hernia repair. Could we please pray for her to have a successful uncomplicated surgery.

Also, could we pray for my friend Helen H. who passed away on New Year's Eve from a heart heart attack. May she make her transition from earth to heaven with ease. I know she has angels to guide her to her new life. Helen is a lovely woman, always there doing God's will, serving the needs of others and never complaining. Helen always wore a smile on her face no matter what was going on around her. She will be greatly missed. I would like for us to pray for her family at this time of sorrow and loss.
Jesus, I trust in you...................
Jeanette

For Ruth
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Ruth to You through our prayers. Please restore her. Guide the medical staff, especially on monday for her surgery. Please put the right people in the right place to allow things to go smoothly. Allow the surgery to provide Your healing to Ruth. In the name of Jesus Christ.

For Helen & family
Isaiah 40:11     He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart.

Psalm 23:1     The LORD is my shepherd ...

2 Corinthians 1:3-4     Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Thank You Lord that You are our good shepherd, that You lead each one of us. Thank You for carrying each of us close to Your heart. Let Helen & family feel Your loving arms around them. Thank You that You are the Father of all compassion and the God of all comfort. Let Helen's family feel Your comfort and love, let each of them rest secure in Your arms. Thank You that we know that You are Helen's good shepherd, that she is with You close to Your heart. In the name of Jesus Christ.

For all
Romans 5:1-2     Thank You Lord that we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ by faith! Let each one's faith in Jesus Christ bring the peace of the Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 4, 2005

Faith

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.

Psalm 139:9-10     If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

You've probably heard this quote before -- "I believe in the sun when it's not shining, I believe in love even when I feel it not, I believe in God even when he is silent." It goes with what's on my heart today.

Have you ever felt that God was silent or far away, or that you couldn't feel or see Him in Your present circumstances? Or the world's circumstances?

David in Psalm 13 certainly knew this feeling.

Psalm 13:1-2     How long, O LORD ? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?

Look at David's response to these feelings. He chose to trust the Lord anyway, he chose to believe God was still there even when God seemed silent.

Psalm 13:5     But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

Here's a neat idea about faith. Maybe faith is reaching out for the Lord's hand in the darkness, believeing in the Lord and His love for each of us, especially when God seems silent or not present. Next time God seems silent in Your life, remember His hand is still there waiting for you to reach out. Trust in the Lord, reach out for His hand, let His hand protect, guide and hold you fast.

Romans 5:1-5     Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we a 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. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

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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

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

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Thank You Lord for Your mighty hand, reaching out for us to hold us fast. Next time circumstances close in on us and God seems to be silent, help each heart remember David. Help each heart persevere, trust in the Lord and reach out to take hold of that mighty hand. Fill each of our hearts with hope today. Pour out Your love on each of us thru the power of the Holy Spirit you have given each. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Trust in the Lord!
Believe.

For Teagyn
Luke 18:15-17, Luke 6:19     Thank You Lord that You said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. " We bring Teagyn to You through our prayers. Thank You Lord that there is healing in Your touch. Please touch Teagyn where healing is needed. Guide the medical staff and family as they try to help. Let her recover quickly. Rebuke this illness. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 49:16     Surround Teagyn & family with Your love, remind each of how great Your love is - each is engraved on the palm of Your hand. Let them rest in Your mighty hands. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 4, 2005
Keep me in your prayers,I am going through some trying times at work. I am not well liked because I am Christian. They don't like may words and ways. I am looked at with evil eyes. But, my trust is in the Lord. Don't know if I should accept another job, may the Lord make my path clear for success.
In Jesus Name, And..God Bless You,
Maggie

For Maggie
Jeremiah 29:11-13     Thank You Lord that You know the plans You have for Maggie, plans to prosper and not to harm, plans to give hope and a future. Help Maggie continue to seek You and find You. Help her seek You with all her heart. Please make Your guidance about her job situation clear. Open the doors You want open and close all others. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 12:1-3     Thank You Lord for Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith. Continue to help Maggie run with perseverance the race You have marked out for her, surround her with Your witnesses, let her be encouraged. Empower her to keep her eyes fixed on Jesus, let her consider Him. Thank You that as she does this, with Your help, her strength will be renewed and she will not lose heart. Keep her eyes fixed, O Lord.
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Jan 4, 2005

New Dawn

Isaiah 43:16,18-19     This is what the Lord says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."

The year is gone, finished, past. We cannot reclaim it or undo it. We cannot dwell on the things it has brought us. Tomorrow dawns, it will be another day, a new opportunity, a new time to show our faith in Jesus as Lord. Let's move forward in confidence, knowing that God already inhabits the future and promises to provide us refreshment.

Revelation 21:5     Behold, I make all things new!

Psalm 51:10-12     Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

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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; Billie; Nubia; Brenda; Frances; Maggie; Samantha

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

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Lord, thank You that You are the one who makes all things new. We lift our hearts to You, purify each heart, O Lord, renew a steadfast spirit within each. Sustain each of us with willing spirits. Thank You that as each of us yeilds their hearts to You, Your joy will spring up. Let this joy, the joy of Your salvation shine forth thru each of us and draw others to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Shine Jesus Shine
Let the Son rise in your heart!

For Trish
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Trish to You through our prayers. Please restore her, allow the infection to clear and her arm to heal. Please put the right people in the right place at the right time to help with all her needs. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:8 , Phil 4:19     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.
Please continue to help and uphold Trish, let her feel Your mighty right hand upon her life today and always. Thank You Lord that You know her needs before we ask and that You are a Lord that provides. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 3, 2005

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Jan 3, 2005

My Portion

Psalm 119:57-58     You are my portion, O LORD ; I have promised to obey your words. I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.

Look at what you could have, and compare.

You could be a farmer with a rich harvest. But what are harvests compared with your God, who is the God of harvests?

You could be rich with gold. But what is gold compared with your God?

You could have fame. Isn't your God worth more than applause?

In this passage David chooses God as his portion -- his inheritance. When you choose God for your portion, you will have more than all else put together! He is the good shepherd, the God of all comfort, the God of all hope, He will guide your steps, He will be with you in the dark valley and all this is eternal!

Psalm 23:4,6     Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4     Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

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.

John 10:10     ... I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Choose life!

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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; Billie; Nubia; Brenda; Frances; Maggie; Samantha

Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott

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Thank You Lord that You are our portion. Help each of us to continue to choose life in You. Thank You that we have promised to obey Your words. Lord please give each of us Your strength, wisdom and courage to do this. Let our faith in You grow and shine thru each of us on to others. Thank You that as we earnestly seek Your face, we will continue to find You and You will be gracious to us. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 1, 2005
Please pray for my friend Cheryl

she is the one who is disabled lost both legs, one arm paralyzed and only has one good arm, she is losing use of that arm.... they are going to be putting her into a nursing home type of setting and have already told her that she probably wont be moving back to her house (warning to all if you are disabled even as a adult, you really don't have control of what goes on in your life if they feel you can't take care of yourself) Anyway's can we please pray that

1. They let her move where she is closer so her friends can get to her to visit and stuff

2. That Her strong belief in God doesn't sway and that he opens more doors/opportunitys for her. and just to give her strength to deal with the changes that are about to happen (she is VERY independent) and obviously please pray for healing.
Thanks! Cindy

For Cheryl
Job 12:10, Job 33:4, Gen 2:7, Psalm 91:11     Thank You Lord that in Your hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Please breathe Your breath, Your strength, Your encouragement, Your life into Cheryl. We bring Cheryl to You thru our prayers, thank You that there is healing in Your presence. Surround her with Your presence. Please place people in the right place at the right time to help, let Cheryl feel Your love thru each of them. Thank You Lord that You will give Your angels charge over them & Cheryl in all ways. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 26:4     Thank You Lord that You are our Rock Eternal, a firm place to stand. Help Cheryl remember this, empower her to strengthen her faith, to trust in the Lord. Show her how to rely on this trust and rest secure in Your mighty hand. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 1, 2005
Dale needs Healing in his body. My Brother Jeffery still need Healing in his body too.
Thanks! Melody

For Dale, Jeffery
Jeremiah 33:6     Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it. I will heal my people and will let them enjoy peace and security.
Thank You Lord that You are our peace & security. We bring Dale & Jeffery to You for healing, please bring health and healing to each. Let each enjoy this health and rest in Your peace, Your security. Lord, let Your grace fall upon each of them. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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Jan 1, 2005

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 .

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

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Stand Firm

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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; Billie; Nubia; Brenda; Frances; Maggie; Samantha

Carol, Beth Anne, Bob & Betty, Pam, Jodi & Scott

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Thank You Lord for a firm place to stand. Build the faith & trust in Jesus You have given each of us, especially in this new year. Let our faith shine thru each of our hearts and reach others as we stand on Christ our Rock, the Rock Eternal! In the name of Jesus. Amen.