Job 1:21     Blessed be the name of the LORD.

Why are there so many names for Jesus?

Maybe each name reveals something different and allows us to learn a different aspect. Maybe it's to reach different individuals. Maybe it's beause His love is all-emcompassing.

Each name is a window through which we see Him more clearly. Such seeing leads to knowing. In the case of One as flawless and winsome as Jesus, knowing leads to loving.

His Name is Wonderful Matt 1:23    The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel - which means, God is with us. John 1:14    The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. I John 4:9    This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. John 1:29    … John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world! … Rev 22:13    I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Matt 1:21    …and you are to give him the name Jesus (the Lord saves), because he will save his people from their sins. Matt 27:37    Above his head they placed the written charge against him: This is Jesus, The King of the Jews. Luke 19:10    For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. II Thes 3:16    Now may the Lord of Peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. Isaiah 9:6    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 6:35    I am the bread of life. Isaiah 59:20    The Redeemer will come to Zion… John 8:12    I am the light of the world. I Peter 2:4    As you come to him, the living Stone - rejected by men but chosed by God and precious to him Gen 49:24    But his bow remained steady, his strong arms stayed limber, because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel …

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Isaiah 9:6     For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Lord, help each of us to know You more fully by each of Your names. As we learn and know You more fully help us also to love. In the name of Jesus Christ, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace!
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March 31, 2004
Praise!: Glen
I want to thank all who are praying for me. My progress is leaping in HUGE bounds! Daily improvements. I will get walking with out aid this year. Praise the Lord. I went out for about a 2 mile walk yesterday and it went like a breeze. Little pain and I can move along fairly quickly. I have to use canes to aid me at this point but soon I will not have too. I can see it coming and I'm standing much taller and straighter. Praise the Lord For he is good! and his mercy endures forever.
God Bless Glen

For Glen
Philippians 1:6     Thank You Lord that we know You are at work in Glen's life & body. Thank You that we know that You began Your work in Glen. Please continue carry it on to completion. In the name of Jesus Christ.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We continue to bring Glen to You through our prayers. Please continue restoring Glen. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 35:6     Thank You Lord that You make the lame leap like deer. Lord we ask that Glen may walk. Let this healing amaze the doctors, let there be no doubt is was by Your hand. Glory be to God. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 57:10     You were wearied by all your ways, but you would not say, 'It is hopeless.' You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint. Lord continue to help Glen turn to You, hope in You and find renewal of strength in You. Let the physical therapy be easier than expected. We thank You & praise You for the walk Glen experienced. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 40:28-31     Thank You Lord that Glen will keep hoping in the LORD and You will renew his strength daily. You will lift him up on eagles wings, he will soar, he will run and not grow weary, he will walk and not be faint. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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March 30, 2004
Well I must tell you God does work things through to his glory even though it can be a process. This morning I met with the Pastor of our church to discuss my Spiritual Gifts. I have four very strong gifts - Intercessor, Faith, Hospitality and Discernment. The Pastor has asked me to start a Prayer Partner Ministry at the church. I would be leading others in receiving prayer requests, setting up with the Lords enablement Prayer Teams, Using email for our church members and their families to contact for each prayer need. What an awesome privilege this is!!!! I am in the process of learning how to do this for our church family. I'm super excited and believe God has been preparing me for this! As I begin the steps of learning, organizing and administering this awesome program, I am praying for protection (no wonder I've been feeling under attack lately - I have been) and that the Lord will open the doors and avenues for this wonderful ministry to take place. I am so grateful to the Lord for the gifts he has given me and I am so honoured to do all that the Lord wants me to do.
Thanks for your prayers! Linda

For Linda
1 Peter 4:11     Thank You Lord that if anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. Let this prayer ministry bring Glory to God! Let many come to know & grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Thank You especially for this opportunity! Please cover this ministry with Jesus' blood, spread Your protection over it in the name of Jesus Christ.
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 Linda to go through with this prayer ministry and close the doors she is not to go through. Please make these doors clear.
Psalm 4:5-7     Let the light of your face shine upon all invovled, O LORD. Thank You Lord that as they trust in You, their hearts will be filled with great joy. In the name of Jesus Christ our LORD.
Ezra 8:21-23     Thank You Lord, that as all involved look to You, the gracious hand of our Lord Jesus Christ is upon them.
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March 30, 2004
Dear Praying Friends: Once again we call upon you for prayer for Brian H. and his family. Surgery is this morning at 11:00 our time. Brian's second oldest child James about 6 had a very severe asthma attack yesterday, dr. wanted him in hospital. Fauna and Brian explained the situation and the dr. gave him extra meds but said they must watch him very carefully for any signs of distress. Fortunately Grandmom and Grandpop are with the kids. Pls pray that all will go well today. In
His Loving Care, Jim & Carole

For Brain H., James & family
Matthew 10:30-32     And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. Thank You Lord that the very hairs of our heads are all numbered. That we are worth more to you than many sparrows!
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Brian & James to You through our prayers. Please restore them. Allow Brian's surgery and continuing treatment to work. Please help James get his asthma under control. Relieve any discomfort or pain they may be feeling. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 57:10     You were wearied by all your ways, but you would not say, 'It is hopeless.' You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint. Lord continue to help Brian & family turn to You, hope in You and find renewal of strength in You. Thank YOu that You are carrying them all thru this.
Psalm 33:20-22     Thank You Lord that You are our help and our shield. Help Brian & family continue to turn to You, trust You, as they trust in Your holy name may your unfailing love rest upon them. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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March 30, 2004
Smoke Rise

Psalms 141:2     Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Revelation 8:3-4     Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel's hand.

—Let my prayer rise like incense before You
and the lifting of my hands, like an evening sacrifice.
—Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth,
and a portal around my lips.

—Incline my heart away from evil dealings,
from finding excuses for sinful deeds.
—In company with men who work iniquity
let me not partake of what they choose.

—May a just man chasten me with justice and reprove me;
may the oil of the wicked never touch my head.
—Yet even then shall I pray for their welfare.
Their rulers were swallowed near the rock.

—My words will be heard for they were sweet.
As a lump of clay broken on the ground,
so their bones were strewn near the grave.
—To You, Lord, O Lord, my eyes are lifted up;
in You have I hoped: let not my soul be lost.

—Keep me from the snare that was set up for me
and from the stumbling—blocks of wicked men.
—The wicked shall fall into their own nets
while I remain alone until I can escape.

Setting of Ps. 140 by Dimitri Borniansky

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for Your providence. Help each of us set forth our prayers today and leave our needs in Your faithful care. Let our prayers rise as incense or the smoke of a candle. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and provider.

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March 29, 2004
Set Free

What does truth have to do with freedom?
How has knowing the truth about Jesus set you free?

2 Cor 3:17     And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

The mall parking garage was full to the bursting. My brother Jay and I, excited but tired from a morning of shopping, were glad to escape the mall. The car inched toward the exit, four levels below. Jay paused to let another car into the line.

When the exit was in sight, I cheered, and Jay laughed at my little victory dance. We handed the attendant our validated parking stub. He had a beautiful voice with a musical Jamaican lilt. With a big smile, he wished us a happy day. Jay waited patiently for an opening in traffic, then made a right turn onto Fourth Street.

Traffic on Fourth wasn’t much better than in the garage. We crept along, trying to merge left, but just as Jay got his opening, a beat-up white van came careening trough, the driver laying on his horn. Jay swerved back to the right. We narrowly missed being sideswiped. And thanks to Jay’s evasive maneuver, we were back in the garage!

When the attendant’s booth was finally in sight, I realized that we had been in the garage so long that we needed to pay a parking fee again! Between us, we didn’t have enough cash to pay the flat rate without validation.

When we pulled through the booth, the attendant smiled and reached for our ticket. Jay explained, "We were forced into the garage to avoid an accident, sir. Can we just drive through?

Then the attendant gave a gracious nod and said gently, "This is not a prison." He eyed the traffic outside and pushed the button to open the gate just as the intersection cleared. "You are free!"

What a precious and joyful thing to hear! I thought. And as easily as that, we were safely on our way home.

Praise to you Father. By your grace, I am free!
Kjerstin Easton

John 8:32     Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
John 14:6     Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that Jesus is the truth! Let each of us embrace this truth in our lives today & always. Show each of us the freedom that is in Christ. So we are now free to become the children of God the Lord intended us to be, set free, filled to overflowing with the power of the Holy Spirit of God, and the life and love of Jesus Christ.

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March 28, 2004
I Live

John 14:1-4,6     Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:19     Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.

Read More:     Because I Live, You Also Will Live
http://www.dailyguideposts.com/dailydevotion.asp?Date=3/28/2004

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for the promise of salvation, the gift of eternal life. Thank You that You have prepared the way. Let this truth sink into our hearts and bring Your comfort, peace and joy. In the name of Jesus Christ.

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March 27, 2004
The Lord Will Provide

Genesis 22:14     On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.
Matthew 6:26,28     Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.
Matthew 6:33     But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

The Lord Will Provide Genesis 22:14 So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided." The day after our son's wedding in Seattle, Washington, a couple of years ago, Lynn, our daughter Kendall and I flew home to Colorado. We were exhausted, but filled with wonderful memories . . . and a few questions about how life would be different for our family on this side of the milestone. "Does this mean I can no longer call Derek and leave dumb messages on his answering machine?" Kendall asked, tears suddenly filling her eyes. "Of course you can," I assured her, but her question touched off a few of my own. How will my relationship with Derek be different? How will I be a good mother-in-law? What will the holidays be like? In my heart, I knew this was another familiar lesson in learning to let go, which always reminds me of the story of Abraham and Isaac, so I shared it with Kendall. "The Bible tells the story of Abraham, who was called to surrender or ‘let go' of his son Isaac on Mount Moriah. What a struggle that must have been! He knew what he was letting go of—the son God had promised him—but he didn't know what, if anything, God had in store for him. When he got to the place of surrender, he found that God had provided and had given him back even more than he had surrendered. "Maybe that's how you feel now, Kendall. You know that you're losing your childhood relationship with your brother, but you don't know what you'll get in its place. That's where our faith comes in. We have to let go of the way things were in order to make room for the way they will be, and trust God to provide." As I finished talking, I looked over at Kendall. She had fallen asleep. I could hardly blame her. Besides, the story was more for me than for her, and as I started to doze off, I began looking forward to the exciting new relationships we had ahead of us as a family. Father, when we let go of something, You fill our emptiness with something even better. By Carol Kuykendall

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for Your provision. Help each of us catch a glimpse of Your provision in our lives today. Let this truth sink deep into our hearts and bring peace. Help each of us seek You first. Praise the Lord. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 26, 2004
My Savior LIves

I saw this shortly after I sent yesterday's group prayer - a coincidence?!

My Savior Lives
Lora Cox

When I think of my savior on the cross
and the agony that He bore,
to know He did it all for me,
and no one could love me more.
How could I deny that He lives
no matter what men may say?
Within my heart I know He lives
and He’s in the world today.
Yes, I know He died upon a tree
so many years long past,
He died for you and died for me
but His love will always last.
With love the stone was rolled away,
Oh, what a glorious ascending!
He lives! He lives! I know He lives!
And His love is never ending!

Rev 1:18     I am he that liveth and was dead: and, behold, I am alive for evermore. Amen: and have the keys of hell and of death.

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

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord, thank You for Your perfect timing! Help each of us notice Your perfect timing in our lives today and give thanks that You live. Praise the Lord. In the name of our risen & ever present Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 25, 2004

Redeemer
Nicole Mullen

Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
Who told the ocean you can only come this far?
Who showed the moon where to hide 'til evening?
Whose words alone can catch a falling star?

Theses questions go to the heart of creation. However, they aren't original. They come right out of the Bible where God is the one asking these same questions of a discouraged man starting to doubt what he's always held as true. Listen to what God asks Job.

Job 38:8-11     Who shut up the sea behind closed doors when it burst forth from the womb? When I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness, when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place, when I said, 'This far you may come and no farther'.

Next time you start to doubt - look to nature -everywhere you look you'll discover the fingerprints of an Intelligent Designer.

Psalm 19:1-4     The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

Now I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I know my Redeemer, He lives

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that the heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of Your hands. Help each of us marvel at Your creation today, at the wonder of Your design. Let each of our hearts rejoice - and cry out "my Redeemer lives - He lives"! In the name of our Lord and Redeemer Jesus Christ.

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March 24, 2004
Shelter

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 23:4     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.

Learn to practice the presence of the Lord. Practice every day by reading His word and praying. Practice asking God to help you often during your day. Look for His guidance. Listen for His counsel. Let His Spirit show you how His Word applies to your life daily. If you practice His presence consistently, then, when fearful times come, you will be better prepared. You will have experienced His comfort in the calm hours and can trust Him for shelter in the chaotic ones.

You are my refuge,
The Maker of the stars above.
Still you make Your home inside me,
You shelter me.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Please show each of us how to practice the presence of the Lord today. Help us to practice the Lord's presence consistently. Let us experience the Lord's comfort in the calm hours so that in the chaotic ones we immediately can trust in the Lord for shelter. In the name of Jesus Christ our Savior.
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March 23, 2004
Psalm 138:1-3     I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You. I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for Your lovingkindness, Your truth, Your word & Your name! Make each of us bold with the strength found in these things - bold with Your strength. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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March 23, 2004
Praise!: Sabrina
We praise our Lord again for yet another great doctors visit. Sabrina was very active today and she actually passed the non stress test for the first time - Wahoo!!! The amniotic fluid is about the same which is an answer to prayer.

As per the doctors recommendation, if all goes well, it looks like we(Faith) will deliver the babe on April 16th (she will be 36 weeks). We are praying that the babe flips ( she is still breeched ) so that Faith does not have to have a C-section... pray for the Lord's will there. We are back on the twice a week schedule so we'll be back to the doctor on Thursday. Thanks for keeping us in prayer for such a long time but I guess it's a way that we too can endure and persevere like our Lord and Savior did. He IS an awesome GOD! s
Colin, Faith, Lydia and Sabrina

For Sabrina & family
Isaiah 44:2     Thank You Lord that You are the one who forms us in the womb. We give You all praise & thanks that Sabrina seems to be doing so well. Continue to help her form perfectly in Faith's womb. Lord please position Sabrina in the proper direction for her birth! Continue to surprise all how well Sabrina is doing, let the birth position be an added surprise. Glory be to God. In the name of Jesus Christ.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Sabrina & Faith to You through our prayers. Please restore them. Please continue to allow the amniotic fluid to remain at a level to deliver a healthy, happy baby. Also allow the delivery to go much smoother than expected that all may see Your hand in it. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 19:26     Thank You Lord that with You all things are possible. We ask that You continue to guide the medical staff & family through this.
Psalm 4:5-7     Let the light of your face shine upon them, O LORD, as they trust in You. Surround them with Your presence, Your love. In the name of Jesus Christ our LORD.

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March 22, 2004
Because You Prayed

All of us believe prayer is good. But do we believe prayer is necessary? Do we see prayer as a mandate for our lives and as a requirement for God’s Kingdom to expand on Earth? Can God say to us, “Because you have prayed, I will act”? Or do we believe God will act without our prayers, do we assume He will act without us?

The story of Hezekiah in Isaiah 37 gives us a clue. In verse 21 God clearly was telling Hezekiah that because he had prayed, God would act on Hezekiah’s behalf. What would have happened if Hezekiah had not prayed? What if the king had merely assumed God would act? From this passage, it is clear that Israel would have suffered horrendous defeat.

God wants to act on behalf of His children if they will call on Him. One of the motives Hezekiah had in seeking God's help was "so that all kingdoms on earth may know that You alone, Lord, are God" (Is. 37:20). This is what happened. God was glorified.

Isaiah 37:21     Because you have prayed to me ...

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord help each of us to be faithful in prayer. Let each of us be blessed by walking in prayer with You that You may be glorified and that we too may hear those words - because you have prayed to me ... In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 21, 2004
Freely Forgive

Colossians 3:12-17     Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Lord, help me be kind and forgiving—
Your loving forgiveness You've shown
To me for the sins I've committed;
Lord, grant me a love like Your own.

This seems to be a reoccuring theme this week.     ;)

Eph 4:32     Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
1 Peter 4:8     Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Read More:     Freely Forgive
https://iso.linux.questions.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2004/02/02/devotion.aspx

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord, when it seems we can't forgive, help each of us remember how much we've been forgiven. Help us focus on the cross which shows the depth of Your love and mercy. Freely we have been forgiven; let us freely forgive. In the name of Jesus Christ.

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March 20, 2004
Depth of Mercy

Only Hope
Caedmon's Call

Depth of mercy, can there be
Mercy still reserved for me
Can my God, your wrath forbear
Me the chief of sinners, spare

Depth of mercy, vast and free
So Much Deeper than the sea
God of love, you heard my cry
Now into your open arms I fly

It's my only hope
You're my only hope
It's my only hope of Heaven
At the cross forgiven

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for Your great love and mercy. Thank You for giving us Your Son our living hope. Let each of us feel this great love & mercy today. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord & Savior.

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March 19, 2004
Spread Forgiveness

Luke 17:4     If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him.
Eph 4:32     Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
1 Peter 4:8     Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Read More:     Forgiving
http://rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/1999/06/17/devotion.aspx

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for the gift of forgiveness. Help us to spread this gift around. Let us have large "sweet spots" that provide plenty of room to forgive. Thank You that love does cover a multitude of sins. In the name of Jesus Christ our Redeemer & Lord.

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March 18, 2004
Acts of Kindness

Eph 4:32     Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Josh 2:12     … I have showed you kindness, that ye will also show kindness…
Col 3:12     Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. -Eph 4:32 One Saturday afternoon I strolled over to the convenience store for a newspaper. When I stepped inside, the store was quiet and dark. "Are you open?" I asked. The clerk shrugged. "We're open, but I can't sell anything because the register is out. Some car hit a power pole on the edge of town." As I browsed, hoping the power would return, I couldn't help pondering the far-reaching effect one person can have on countless others. One customer needed change to buy postage for an urgent letter. The letter would be late. A gasoline customer had to drive away on a near empty tank. Many other customers entered the store and promptly left. Sales would be down. And with the equipment malfunctioning, the clerk would have to stay late and check on it. All this was happening in just one of several stores and houses affected by the power outage. Then I wondered what effect I have on others. What do my students lose when I don't teach well? How is my family affected when I am rude or impatient? What about strangers or people in service jobs, when I am unfriendly or curt? On the other hand, who can measure the long arm of kindness or the electric effect of cheerfulness? Today and everday, I've learned I have the power to brighten my world and make it hum if I choose to. What kind of far-reaching effect can you generate today through kindness, love, peace or joy? Try it now! Father, help me to remember that all my acts, big & small, will affect others, sometimes in ways unknown to me. So let me always act for good. -Daniel Schantz

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord, help each of us to remember that all our acts, big & small, will affect others, sometimes in ways unknown. So let us always act for good! In the name of Jesus Christ.
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March 18, 2004
Praise!: Tricia
I want to thank you for all your prayers and all the prayer chains you have included me on, please let everyone one know that we are making a huge turn in the road we have been travelling on. Dave got a job & starts friday. What changes are in store look like good ones from the view, but we will leave it up to the driver Thank you all for being such caring friends and people
Tricia and family

Psalms 47:2     How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! Thank You Lord for answered prayer!! Glory be to God! Lord continue to watchover Tricia & family. Please bless Dave on his new job. In the name of Jesus Christ.

March 14, 2004
Could we please pray for my friend Tricia she has been trying VERY hard to look for a job her husband lost his job if I understand correctly anyways they are on the VERGE of losing EVERYTHING and ending up on the streets, she is trying so hard to keep the faith (she is a christian) and knows it is in God's hands but there is power in numbers so I said I would put in a prayer request for her.
Thanks Cindy

For Tricia & family
Matthew 6:8 , Phil 4:19     Thank You Lord that You know what each one needs before we ask. Please supply all of their needs according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Lord, let each one especially feel Your love, Your comfort. Help them turn to You, rely on You & let go of any worry or pain. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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 Tricia to go through and close the doors she is not to go through. Please make these doors clear. Show Tricia how to care for herself & her family.
Psalm 32:10     Thank You Lord that Your unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in You. Help them turn to You, trust You, and feel Your unfailing love surround them. In the name of Jesus Christ.

For Cindy & baby
Isaiah 44:2     Thank You Lord that You are the one who forms us in the womb. Please help this baby form perfectly in Cindy's womb, allow her to develope into a healthy baby. In the name of Jesus Christ.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Cindy & baby to You through our prayers. Please restore them. Touch them where Your healing is needed, please allow the delivery to go much smoother than expected. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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 Jesus Christ.
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March 17, 2004
His Goodness

Psalm 33:5     The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

   Psalm 33     The Sovereignty of the LORD in Creation and History

Do you sometimes long for a dramatic display of God's glory and power to show that He is with you?

Consider this, maybe He wants you to see Him in His little displays of goodness, which He demonstrates every day in hundreds of acts of mercy and compassion. Today take a look at where God's hand is on your life, it may surprise you how many little acts of goodness are provided for us if we just look for them!

As endless as God's blessings are,
So should my praises be
For all His daily goodnesses
That flow unceasingly! —Adams

If you know that God's hand is in everything, you can leave everything in God's hand.

Read More:     His Goodness
http://rbc.org/devotionals/our-daily-bread/2001/03/22/devotion.aspx

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

May God open our eyes to His many acts of goodness that surround us each day. Let each of us see His hand on our lives today and rest in this knowledge. In the name of Jesus Christ.

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March 16, 2004
I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT

Acts 2:14-21
But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these men are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day; but this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 'And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; yea, and on my menservants and my maidservants in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. And I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth beneath, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and manifest day. And it shall be that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

Pour out Your Spirit

Pour out Your Spirit, Lord, on Your people
Let it reign

Pour Your Spirit out upon us,
Let Your living water flow.
Let Your river quench our thirsty hearts,
Touch us deep within our souls.
Waves of mercy crash upon us
In their wake our strength will grow.
As we wait upon Your Spirit, Lord,
Let Your living water flow!

Pour out Your Spirit, Lord, on Your people
Let it reign!

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord help each of us wait on You. Thank You that as we wait on You our strength will grow and You'll pour out Your Spirit upon us. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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March 16, 2004
Praise!: Sabrina
We are days away from the babe being 32 weeks and today we praise the Lord for yet another great doctors visit. Sabrina measured 32 cm which is right where she should be growth wise, we saw her heart beating away, and the amiotic fluid has stayed at an acceptable level. We are now beginning to get excited about meeting our babe Sabrina. We talked to Faith's OB today and he said he wanted to schedule a delivery date. Sabrina is breeched and because the amiotic fluid is so low they probably won't be able to turn her. Our hopes were if we made it far enough (34-36 weeks) Faith would be able to deliver vaginally. So now, along with praying for the amniotic fluid to maintain the level that it's at we are praying that Sabrina will do a little tumble for us and that Faith will not need to have a C-section. Another praise is that we don't need to see the doctor for an entire week - yippee!!! Hugs and kisses to our faithful brothers and sisters. Let everything that has breath Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Psalm 150:6
Colin, Faith, Lydia, and Sabrina

For Sabrina & family
Isaiah 44:2     Thank You Lord that You are the one who forms us in the womb. We give You all praise & thanks that Sabrina seems to be doing so well. Continue to help her form perfectly in Faith's womb. Lord please position Sabrina in the proper direction for her birth! Continue to surprise all how well Sabrina is doing, let the birth position be an added surprise. Glory be to God. In the name of Jesus Christ.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Sabrina & Faith to You through our prayers. Please restore them. Please continue to allow the amniotic fluid to remain at a level to deliver a healthy, happy baby. Also allow the delivery to go much smoother than expected that all may see Your hand in it. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 19:26     Thank You Lord that with You all things are possible. We ask that You continue to guide the medical staff & family through this.
Psalm 4:5-7     Let the light of your face shine upon them, O LORD, as they trust in You. Surround them with Your presence, Your love. In the name of Jesus Christ our LORD.
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March 16, 2004
Praise!: Shell
Please pray for my daughter Shell. She has decided to go on a mission to SC this summer. Pray for protection & spiritual growth - that many will come to know & grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. This is also answered prayer - she is definitely growing in the Lord! Praise God!
Thanks Karen :) (Shell needs prayer support names for this trip - we are collecting names - let me know if you are interested)

For Shell & the SC mission
1 Peter 4:11     Thank You Lord that if anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. Let this mission bring Glory to God! Let many come to know & grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Thank You especially for the growth in Shell!
Psalm 5:11-12     Thank You Lord that You will spread your protection over them, that You will surround them with your favor as with a shield. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the power of His blood and the Holy Spirit, cover the entire time with Jesus' blood. Allow all that are supposed to attend safe travel to & from the mission. Protect all invovled, protect their families.
1 Timothy 3:1-7, 15; 1 Peter 5:1-4; 1 Thess 2:13     Lord, continue to teach them the truth of the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit so that they can explain, proclaim, and defend the Word of God. Thank You Lord that Your Word is at work within those who hear and believe. Open ears and hearts to hear Your message. Use this time for God's Glory. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Ezra 8:21-23     Thank You Lord, that as they look to You, the gracious hand of our Lord Jesus Christ is upon them.
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March 15, 2004

2 Cor 5:17     Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Cor 3:18     And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever­increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Most people feel disappointment with God at some point in their lives. But if we turn to Him in prayer, and listen to Him through His Word, He will transform us. God always has our best interests at heart, no matter what we are going through. As we learn to depend more fully upon Jesus, God begins to purge us of our selfish desires, we become more Christ like.

Hearing God's Silence 4 article By Nancy McGuirk As we learn to depend more fully upon Jesus, God begins to purge us of our selfish desires. Christianity.com - The Silence of God Series – Article 4 of 4 In this final article of a four-part series on Hearing God, Nancy McGuirk eloquently describes “waiting on God” as a way to hear His silence. She explains that it is a way of beginning to hear what God is trying to teach us when He seems not to respond to our prayers. She reassures us that most people feel disappointment with God at some point in their lives. If we turn to Him in prayer, and listen to Him through His Word, He will transform us. Nancy reminds us that God always has our best interests at heart, no matter what we are going through. Waiting is a way of hearing the silence of God. As we wait before Him, we begin to hear what God is trying to teach us when He seems not to respond to our prayers. In fact, in the very deliberate act of not rescuing us, or changing our circumstances, God often performs an even greater miracle—He transforms the person within. Many of us will be greatly disappointed with God at some point in our lives. We will take our eyes off of Him. We will look at this world and at life’s circumstances, as Peter did when he took his eyes off of Jesus as he tried to walk across water. Like Peter, we will begin to sink into despair. Yet, if we turn to God in prayer and listen to Him through His Word, we will be transformed. The more we draw upon God as our source, the closer we grow to Him and the more we begin to trust in His sovereignty. He reminds us that we are His precious children and He has our best interests at heart, no matter what we are going through. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we trust God to work in our lives, in His way, rather than insisting upon our own way, we learn contentment. As we place our faith in His decisions, rather than our own, we begin to see that we have no reason to fear. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Although we are experienced adults, we must eventually give ourselves up to a childlike trust in an awesome God. We will never be disappointed. When we think God is being silent, perhaps we are simply not listening. Nancy McGuirk - Bible commentator, small group facilitator, and intercessor - is the founder and director of the Women's Community Bible Study International. Nancy ministers to thousands of people each week in person and through a video and audio tape ministry. The focus of her work is evangelism, discipleship and intercessory prayer. For more articles by Nancy McGuirk, go to her website at Women’s Community Bible Study a Christianity.com ministry partner.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord help each of us allow You to transform us daily into Your likeness. In the name of Jesus Christ.

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March 14, 2004
Hearing God's Silence - 3

Although waiting on God may make us uncomfortable, waiting is a way of hearing God’s silence.
Do you ever try to tell God how He should work in your life? Have you asked the Lord to remove a difficult situation that you are presently facing?
Let us suppose that God responded to us every time we wanted Him to, in just the way that we wanted Him to. Isn’t it possible that we would try to use God in the same way that we use an ATM machine? Wouldn’t we want only the things that He can give us rather than wanting Him? God desires that we love Him, for who He is, not for what He can do for us.

God is constantly teaching us that waiting on Him, is a faith building experience.

Hearing God's Silence 3 article By Nancy McGuirk Although waiting on God may make us uncomfortable, waiting is a way of hearing God’s silence. Christianity.com - The Silence of God Series – Article 3 of 4 Do you ever try to tell God how He should work in your life? Have you asked the Lord to remove a difficult situation that you are presently facing? In this third part of a four-article series, Nancy McGuirk urges Christians to trust God in all of life’s circumstances and trials. She explains first, that He uses our discomfort to form His character within us. She then encourages us to wait patiently before God, as He builds our faith through adversity, and progressively purges us of our selfish desires. Let us suppose that God responded to us every time we wanted Him to, in just the way that we wanted Him to. Isn’t it possible that we would try to use God in the same way that we use an ATM machine? Wouldn’t we want only the things that He can give us rather than wanting Him? God desires that we love Him, for who He is, not for what He can do for us. Jesus made a profound promise to us in God’s Word: “Ask anything, according to My will, and you will receive it.” That is powerful! Yet, there is a catch. It is true that we can ask Him for anything. However, that anything must be “according to His will.” In other words, we must want what God wants. Often when God answers, He may not give us what we want, but He will give us what we need. The process is somewhat like giving a child medicine. The medicine is necessary, but it is not always easy to swallow. God is constantly teaching us that waiting on Him, is a faith building experience. We must remember, “Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yet waiting is uncomfortable for us. That is why we need to understand the principle that God is more concerned about our character than our comfort. In fact, He often uses our discomfort to build our character. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we depend more upon Jesus, God begins to purge us of what “self” wants, and we learn to focus on what God wants. We begin to align our will with His will, to accept His responses and to believe in His promises. We begin to grasp what Jesus meant when, despite His agony in the garden He declared, “Nevertheless not My will, but Thy will be done.” Nancy McGuirk - Bible commentator, small group facilitator, and intercessor - is the founder and director of the Women's Community Bible Study International. Nancy ministers to thousands of people each week in person and through a video and audio tape ministry. The focus of her work is evangelism, discipleship and intercessory prayer. For more articles by Nancy McGuirk, go to her website at Women’s Community Bible Study a Christianity.com ministry partner.

Romans 5:1-5     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. 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.

Isaiah 40:31     But those who wait on the LORD     Shall renew their strength;

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.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that You are our hope. Continue to renew our strength and build our faith as we wait on You. God of hope fill us with all joy & peace so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 13, 2004

Phil 4:11-13     ... I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
2 Cor 12:9     "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

Sometimes we must experience desperate circumstances in order to understand that God is all we need. God’s plan is not always clear to us in this life, however, God wants us to trust Him in all situations. Sometimes we must experience the worst possible circumstances in order to realize that God is all we need. Most of us, however, do not understand this concept until He is all we have.

Hearing God's Silence 2 article By Nancy McGuirk Sometimes we must experience desperate circumstances in order to understand that God is all we need. Christianity.com - The Silence of God Series – Article 2 of 4 As we grow in our relationship with God, we may feel, at times, that we do not understand the way that He works in our lives. His plans are not always clear to us. Yet, He owes us no explanations. In Part 2 of a four-article series, Nancy McGuirk reminds us that God wants us to trust Him in all situations. When we encounter difficult circumstances, we are reminded of our great need for God. Sometimes, however, we do not understand that God is all we need, until He is all we have. Let us imagine, for a moment, that we are one of the disciples sitting in the Upper Room three days after the crucifixion. We are emotionally devastated and bitterly disappointed with God for allowing our dear friend and Savior to die on the cross. We pray. Yet, we receive only silence. Perhaps we might picture ourselves as Mary or Martha, mourning the death of our beloved brother Lazarus. We have prayed and sent word to our good friend Jesus, pleading for an act of healing. Yet, several days have passed and still there has been no response—only silence. Let us imagine ourselves in Joseph’s place, sitting alone at the bottom of a well, left there by our brothers to die. Where is God now? Is He unable to hear our cry for help? These questions are not perplexing to God. (Even Jesus Himself prayed three times for God to deliver Him from His inevitable fate. Yet, God, His Father, had a different plan.) God’s plan is not always clear to us in this life. No one has ever experienced the silence of God more than Job of the Old Testament. Yet, God makes it clear in this moving story that He owes us no explanations. Job discovered God’s power to transform his life through tragedy. God wants us to learn to trust Him in all situations. Sometimes we must experience the worst possible circumstances in order to realize that God is all we need. Most of us, however, do not understand this concept until He is all we have. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upon close examination, we clearly see God’s hand in all these situations. Despite His silence, we see that He was very much present, changing lives, and performing miracles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy McGuirk - Bible commentator, small group facilitator, and intercessor - is the founder and director of the Women's Community Bible Study International. Nancy ministers to thousands of people each week in person and through a video and audio tape ministry. The focus of her work is evangelism, discipleship and intercessory prayer. For more articles by Nancy McGuirk, go to her website at Women’s Community Bible Study a Christianity.com ministry partner.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for Your grace, - that it's sufficient. Let this truth sink into our hearts and remind us to trust You in all situations. Help us remember we can do everything through Him who gives us strength. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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March 13, 2004
Praise!: Sabrina
Everything is continuing to look good - there is more amniotic fluid (praise - prayer request in bulletin), heart is doing great, and she's wiggly wigglin all around. We really are beginning to get excited because we're getting closer to our goal of 32 weeks. The threat of heading to the hospital early seems to have gone away because the amniotic fluid level is maintaing if not increasing in its amount. So we'll continue to pray and continue to thank everyone for their prayers and support.
Thank you, thank you
Colin, Faith and Lydia

For Sabrina & family
Isaiah 44:2     Thank You Lord that You are the one who forms us in the womb. We give You all praise & thanks that Sabrina seems to be doing so well. Continue to help her form perfectly in Faith's womb. Continue to surprise all how well Sabrina is doing. Glory be to God. In the name of Jesus Christ.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Sabrina & Faith to You through our prayers. Please restore them. Please continue to allow the amniotic fluid to remain at a level to deliver a healthy, happy baby. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 19:26     Thank You Lord that with You all things are possible. We ask that You continue to guide the medical staff & family through this.
Psalm 4:5-7     Let the light of your face shine upon them, O LORD, as they trust in You. Surround them with Your presence, Your love. In the name of Jesus Christ our LORD.
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March 13, 2004
UPDATE: Dustin the 9 year old with Hodgekins disease is in remission, NO ACTIVE cancer cells at this time (they are done with chemo), one of the tumors has shrunk 93% (or 97 I cant remember what she told me) they are still going to do radiation, which starts next week. (3 weeks of it)
Can we continue to pray for him...

BUT I now need a prayer for his mother Rusty, who is being checked today for a mysterious lump. I pray for her safety, God's healing in this family and that they will learn to turn to him OR be able to see the miracles he is performing in this family.
Thanks Cindy

For Dustin & Rusty
Philippians 1:6     Praise the LORD!! Thank You Lord that we know You are at work in Dustin's life & body. Thank You that we know that You began Your work in Dustin. Please carry it on to completion. Let all continue to be surprised at how easy & fast Dustin responds to treatment. Glory be to God. In the name of Jesus Christ.
James 5:15     Thank You Lord that the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. We bring Dustin & Rusty to You through our prayers. Please restore them, hold them close. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 46:1-2     Thank You Lord that they will not fear, for You are their refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Help Rusty and Dustin turn to You rely on You & Your guidance. Guide the medical staff as they try to help. In the name of Jesus Christ.

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March 12, 2004
I believe in the sun even when it's not shining,
I believe in God even when He is silent,
...and I believe in love even when I can't feel it...     author unknown

1 Cor 13:12-13     Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Although God seems sometimes silent, He is always very present and at work in our lives.
There are many instances in the Bible when God’s people believed that He had not heard their prayers, or would not answer them.
Later, they discovered (just as we often do) that He was only preparing them to receive His miracles.
We must remember, “Now we see dimly through a mirror.” We can’t understand how, and often why, God works the way He does. Therefore, we must learn to trust in Him for who He is, and not for what He does.

Hearing God's Silence 1 article By Nancy McGuirk Although God is sometimes silent, He is always very present and at work in our lives. Christianity.com - The Silence of God Series – Article 1 of 4 Do you ever wonder why God doesn’t answer some of your prayers – in the ways that you think best? God seldom does things the way we would do them. In this first part of a sensitive and informative four-article series, Nancy McGuirk encourages us to trust God for who He is, even when we can’t understand why He works the way He does. She reminds readers of many instances in the Bible when God’s people believed that He had not heard their prayers, or would not answer them. Later, they discovered (just as we often do) that He was only preparing them to receive His miracles. One thing has become quite clear to me over the years—God does not do things in the same way that I would. He informs us of this truth in Isaiah 55:8 when He declares, “My ways are not your ways, nor are My thoughts your thoughts.” In the same passage He goes on to explain, “My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts are higher too.” In other words, God does things differently than we do them because He is God. It is always when I expect God to act the same way I would, that I become disappointed in Him. When I ask God to respond in the way I think He should it seems that I get no answer. All I hear is silence. We humans, with our finite minds, try to fit God into our picture of what we perceive to be fair and just. We want God to respond when we need Him to, and in just the way that we think He should respond. Yet, as we grow up in our faith, we begin to discover that life does not revolve around us. God created us. Therefore, He alone knows what is best. We must remember, “Now we see dimly through a mirror.” We can’t understand how, and often why, God works the way He does. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Therefore, we must learn to trust in Him for who He is, and not for what He does. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are not the first generation to be disappointed in God, or to experience what seems to be His silence. In fact, when we look at God’s Word, we find that we are in good company. As we read the Bible, we see that God was very much at work behind the scenes, in the lives of almost every person who was disappointed in Him. We realize that God was bringing each person to a greater knowledge of Himself, and deepening his, or her, faith in the process. Nancy McGuirk - Bible commentator, small group facilitator, and intercessor - is the founder and director of the Women's Community Bible Study International. Nancy ministers to thousands of people each week in person and through a video and audio tape ministry. The focus of her work is evangelism, discipleship and intercessory prayer. For more articles by Nancy McGuirk, go to her website at Women’s Community Bible Study a Christianity.com ministry partner.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for Your great love. Remind each of us today of Your great love and presence. Help each of us trust You for who You are, show us how to rely on this trust - especially when we don't understand. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 11, 2004
Don't Forget Me, Lord!
Read: Psalm 13
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever. --Psalm 13:1

Do you ever wonder if the Lord has forgotten you? Does it seem as if He's not paying as much attention to you as He once did? If so, remember that appearances can be deceiving. Regardless of how it looks right now, the Lord is not far from you. He may be giving you an opportunity to trust Him and wait for His help rather than rely on your own resources.

We are all familiar with a similar kind of testing in everyday life. What parent has not told his child to stay in a certain place until he returns? And what parent is not distressed if that same child is unwilling to wait but quickly runs off on his own?

David, the author of Psalm 13, reflected the thoughts of a child of God who certainly must have pleased the heavenly Father. He was being put to the test. He knew the experience of feeling that he had been abandoned by the Lord. Yet he remained convinced that his only real hope was in God, and that He would reward his faith.

Are you being tested right now? Does God seem far away? It's your opportunity to learn what David learned--that the Lord never leaves you. He sustains all who put their trust in Him. --MRDII

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that You are with us always; You will never leave or forsake us! Let each of us feel Your presence in a very real way today & always. In the name of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.
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March 11, 2004
Prayer covering- Please pray for our Sunday school and small group time - that it would open eyes to Jesus Christ, also for protection.
Thanks Karen

For Sunday school & small group time
Psalm 5:11-12     Thank You Lord that You will spread your protection over these times, that You will surround all involved with your favor as with a shield. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the power of His blood and the Holy Spirit, cover the entire time with Jesus' blood. Allow all that are supposed to attend safe travel to & from. Protect all invovled, protect their families.
Daniel 12:3     Lord, please bless the leaders with insight so that they may shine brightly, like the brightness of the expanse of heaven. Please help them lead many to righteousness like the stars for ever and ever. In the name of Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 3:1-7, 15; 1 Peter 5:1-4; 1 Thess 2:13     Lord, continue to teach them the truth of the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit so that they can explain, proclaim, and defend the Word of God. Thank You Lord that Your Word is at work within those who hear and believe. Open ears and hearts to hear Your message. Use this time for God's Glory that all may know & grow in Christ Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ.
1 Cor 2:4-5     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. Allow only Your Spirit to be heard, bind all others. I command in the name of Jesus Christ that all these other forces go to the feet of Jesus.
Ephesians 5:18; Galatians 5:25     Thank You Lord that You will fill all involved with the Holy Spirit that they may walk daily in Your power.
Psalm 4:5-7     Let the light of your face shine upon all involved, O LORD. Thank You Lord that as they trust in You, their hearts will be filled with great joy.
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March 10, 2004

In God's Time
by KayDeeWard

In God's time is the sunset full
And the rainbow's beauty pure
And the rose in bloom
And the stars in tune
And the baby born secure.
God knows the time for everything
For the trial and for the pain
For the beauty sweet
For the rest complete
For the gentle falling rain.

Never run ahead, never fall behind
God knows the best for you
He gives rest content
In the love He sent
His joy will see you through.

Ecc 3:1     There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven ...
Gal 5:25     Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that Your timing is perfect. Help each of us walk in step with You. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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March 9, 2004

Psalm 8:1     O LORD , our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Psalm 8:3-4     You have set your glory above the heavens. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?

We are as nothing compared to our Lord, yet He has chosen to honor us among the heavenly beings with glory and honor. He has chosen that Christ Himself should die to become our redeemer. And He has chosen to adopt us as His children. "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene; Linda; Billie & Nubia

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Lord, help each of us lift our hearts in praise and adoration to You. Let us catch a glimpse of Your majesty today. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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March 8, 2004

Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Adelaide A. Pollard

Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after thy will,
while I am waiting, yielded and still.

Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway.
Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me!

Isaiah 64:8     O LORD , you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.
Romans 12:2     Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.
2 Corinthians 3:17-18     Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that You are the potter, we are the clay. Help each of us be still, listen and yeild to Your will. Thank You that as each of us yeild to You, we will be filled with Your Spirit and transformed daily into Your likeness. Glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 7, 2004
My Ways

Isaiah 55:6,8-9     Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
"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."

Has God ever surprised you? Has He ever revealed himself to be stronger or bigger than expected? This is what the prophet Isaiah is speaking about.

We can sometimes under-estimate God, thinking that we understand Him and have seen all there is to see. But we must always remind ourselves that God is far greater and more powerful than we have ever perceived Him to be.

God's power is real even though we may not see it, and His strength is enormous even though we may not feel it.

As believers, we must accept this by faith. We also need to give up our preconceived ideas of God and of how He works. The Lord is bigger than any box we try to put Him in!

Read More:     My Ways

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that Your ways are higher, bigger and better than we could ever understand. Help each of us rest in this knowledge. Let each of us open ourselves to Your ways, especially when we don't understand. Thank You for continually surprising us, making things 'new' each day. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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March 6, 2004

Precious Lord Take My Hand
by Thomas A. Dorsey

Precious Lord, take my hand
Lead me on, let me stand
I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone
Through the storm, through the night
Lead me on to the light
Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that You care for each of us - that You are with us and will strengthen & help us. Lord help us humble ourselves under Your mighty hand that we each may be lifted up in due time. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

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March 5, 2004

Loving Shepherd

Jesus Shepherd of my life
Who gently leads the way
Please preserve and shield me
So I won't stray away.

Your presence guards and guides me
Your voice calms all my fear
You pick me up in tenderness
And hold me safely near.

Keep me by Your side dear Lord
Carry me near Your heart
Then I'll know the joy and peace
Your precious love imparts.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that You are the good shepherd. Thank You that you laid down Your life for us. Help each of us hear Your voice more clearly and readily follow Your lead. Thank You for carrying us close to Your heart. Let each of us feel Your arms around us today & always. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 4,2004

I Am Blessed
by Rachael Lampa

The watching eyes ask me why
I walk this way.
I will gladly give the reason
For the hope I have today.

CHORUS
I am blessed,
I am blessed,
From when I rise up in the morning,
'Till I lay my head to rest,
And I feel you near me,
You sooth me when I'm weary.
Oh, Lord, For all the worst and all the best,
I am blessed.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that we are blessed. Lord empower each of us to be Your salt and light to others, today & always. Remind us that silence also speaks. Help each of us know when to speak up for You. Let us speak for You with Your grace and gentleness so that others may find the truth that is Your Son our Savior Jesus Christ.
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March 3, 2004

Psalm 138:1-2     I will praise you, O LORD , with all my heart; before the "gods" I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.
Psalm 138:8     The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD , endures forever- do not abandon the works of your hands.

Is your confidence in the Lord alone? Have you experienced God's grace? Are you allowing your life to be a work of God's hands?

You can count on the Lord, He is faithful and His love endures forever! You can count on the Lord to accomplish His purposes for You, if you follow His lead.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that You are faithful - that Your love endures forever. Help each of us place our trust in You alone to accomplish all Your purposes for our lives. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

May the Lord be with Linda today on her interveiw and accomplish His purpose in her life.

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March 2, 2004

The Mighty Waves

Psalm 95:5     The sea is His, for it was He who made it;
Isaiah 51:15     For I am the Lord your God, who stirs up the sea and its waves roar; the Lord of hosts is His name.
Psalm 93:4     More than the sounds of many waters, Than the mighty breakers of the sea, The Lord on high is mighty.

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord for being a mighty God. Help each one of us get a glimpse of how awesome and mighty You are today. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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March 1, 2004
Do you taste, hear and feel the Lord?

'Be Near' by Shane Barnard & Shane Everett

But I'm asking to taste
For dark is light to You
Depths are height to You
Far is near
But, Lord, I need to hear from You.

Your fullness is mine
Revelation divine
But to taste,
To know much more than a page,
To feel Your embrace

For dark is light to You.
Depths are height to You.
Far is near
But, Lord, I need to hear from You.

Be near oh God Be near oh God of us
You're nearness is to us our good
Be near oh God Be near oh God of us
You're nearness is to us our good

For Saundra; Sam; Ruth; Gloria; Nancy; Melody; Jeanette; Janeen; Grace; Glen; Evelyn; Cindy; Chris; Bryony; Gina; Andrew; Alice; Charlene ; Phil; Karen; Valerie; Ian; Irene & Linda

Carol, Faith, Bob & Betty

Thank You Lord that from the fullness of Your grace we have all received blessings. Help each of us come near to You, taste and see Your goodness, feel Your embrace. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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March 1, 2004
Billie needs prayer support....so I am asking you to join me in lifting her up in prayer.....
to give you some background.....April 7, 2002, Billie lost her 16 year old son in a car accident and he passed away.....she has a 9 year old boy named Leland.....she works in the Health Care Support field where she goes into peoples/clients home to provide home care.....she has a passion for horses and raises ponies whom she hires out at parties for pony rides.....she is not married and lives in the country in North Carolina and though she has family, she like many others, does not have the support of them.....she is 53 years old...is trying to go back to school for nursing and is accepted at "Sandhills".......her father gave her his car so she can work and she was told she can no longer have the car and must return it......she has received 'food stamps' over the winter and just does not have the funds or income to be able to make ends meet......she is a very beautiful Christian woman whom I know loves the Lord, yet all that has happened to her has left her deep in pain and sorrow......it's difficult to see the love and purpose of the Lord when there is such raw pain.............
I am praying for her and just ask that we lift her up to the Lord and pray for blessings to pour into her life......pray that the Lord will smooth the path and open the doors for her....pray that healing begins and pray that she will receive the income and finances needed to support her family and make ends meet and pray for a car.....she needs a car and now that her family has rescinded on their promise/commitment to her, and with no funds, she is not going to be able to work....the cycle starts again........thank you for keeping her in prayer....I just pray that the Lord will move the mountains in her life......where she can't pray for herself, I believe we can.....
thanks and blessings to you all........Linda

For Billie & family
Matthew 6:8 , Phil 4:19     Thank You Lord that You know what each one needs before we ask. Please supply all of their needs according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Lord, let each one especially feel Your love, Your comfort. Help them turn to You, rely on You & let go of any worry or pain. In the name of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 5:6-7     Lord, help them to be humble under God's mighty hand, that He may lift them up in due time. Help them to cast all anxiety on You because You care for them.
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 Billie to go through and close the doors she is not to go through. Please make these doors clear. Show Billie how to care for herself & her family.
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 Jesus Christ.
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March 1, 2004

For children: Glennie, Sabrina, Kaylynn, Cindy's Zach, Jeanette's grandkids, Casey, Irene's Evan, Michael's baby son, Cheryl's unborn baby
Luke 18:15-17     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 these children to You through our prayers. Lord please touch them with Your healing love, let Your love bring what is needed. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Psalm 5:11-12     Thank You Lord that You will spread your protection over them, that You will surround them with your favor as with a shield. In the name of Jesus Christ.
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