It`s not even 10am and I`ve already done some mighty powerful praying. After our wonderful experience on Sunday at Dover Downs, Lori and I made a commitment to meet early AM and start a our day together in prayer.
Romans 8:26-27 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit interceded for the saints in accordance with God`s will.
Praying your way into a new day, holding onto the hands of a friend is such a GIFT from God. Although, lacking human touch, early morning phone connection prayers, also get the job done. I encourage you to connect to that special friend!
At 7:30 am as Lori exited to begin her work day, I remained in prayer working my way down the somewhat lengthy page of names and scribbled notes on my prayer list. Lovingly and compassionately I focused on each face as I lifted friends, family and concerns to my Heavenly Father. I thank God for the GIFT of intercession!
I made my way to the computer believing that I had already experienced the joy of today`s blog. Guess what? God redirected my actions. Checking email, I learned that my friend Gina`s sister-in-law, Melissa only one day after her 36th birthday, was called Home to Jesus earlier this very morning.
Melissa was diagnosed with cancer just a year ago. Friends and church family have reached out to Gina in comfort and support during this year. This brings to mind a special time that Gina and I shared on a bridge in Maine this summer while on a mission trip. Oh," No He`ll Never Let Go," I love you Gina! I thank God for the GIFT of friendship.
I learned early in life the valuable benefits of reaching out in love and support to friends in need. As I knocked at Gina`s front door, I was prepared to listen, love and pray. Thank you, God for the GIFT of valuable life-lessons and the willingness to share.
Honor the Gifts.
Matthew 7:24-26 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
Thank you, Father for the Rock, Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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