A Prayer List

In my prayers:

Robin
Blair
Marie
Esther

Sarah
Addison - answered May 15, 2006
Bev

Lindsey
Sarah
Kenny

Mary
Kathy
Paula

Dawn
Kevin
Angie

Diane
Susan and her dad

A Prayer for Addie

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the miracle of birth and for the gift of a tiny new life. I thank you for the family of this precious little one, for all the many ways you have blessed them, and for all the ways you have blessed me through them. I ask now, Father, that you grant their request for a miracle. Bring healing to Baby Addie if that is your will, Lord, and comfort her family. Give them strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Hold them in the palm of Your hand, and calm their fears. I ask a special blessing upon Sarah as You use her writings to minister to others. I lift this family up to You in Jesus' name, praising You and thanking You for all You are about to do. Amen.

A Promise Claimed

But this is what the Lord says: Yes, captives will be taken from warriors and plunder retrieved from the fierce. I will contend with those who contend with you and your children I will save. Isaiah 49:25

Father, I claim this promise in Your Word for my children. They belong to You, and I trust that You will keep them safe. Guard their hearts and minds, Lord, and let them not be deceived by popular opinion nor distracted by the lures of the world. Protect them from harm and keep them from evil. I ask this according to Your will in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Timely Reminder

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

1 Peter 4:12-13 (NIV)

A Promise of Peace

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.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4: 4-8 (NIV)

Evening at the Beach