June 20th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     Thank you for my family. Keep them close to you and meet their needs.
     Thank you for our country. God would you bless America and heal our lands? Bless the leaders to do your will and bring this country back to God. Bless all our boys who are fighting and giving their lives so we can be free.
     I pray for Dave and Lori. May she soon be well so she can take care of Lindsey. I pray they will give their hearts to you and live for you.

"The Lord said, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you." - Jeremiah 31:3

     God, help us to remember that our journeys in life are leading us home to you. Amen. Praise the Lord!

Thought for the Day:

Who imprinted God's word in your heart? (Mama and Daddy, Madie and Vern)

I love you and I praise you Lord Jesus!

I thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

June 19th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of every day and night.
      I pray for my family - would you keep them close to you and meet all of their needs?
      Bless Lori today and help her with her treatments. Bless Dave as he goes back to work. Bless David and Sylvia as they take care of Lindsey. Bless Ted and all of his family.
      Bless Amy, Sandra said she was sick. She goes to the doctor Wednesday, don't let anything bad be wrong with her I pray.
      God, bless our country and our leaders. May they look to you for the wisdom to run our country.

"Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective."

- James 5:16

     God of the world, help us to remember that all people -whether friend or enemy - need our prayers. Teach us to love others as you love us, as we pray "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on heaven as in earth. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive everyone that is indebted to us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen"

Thought for the Day:

Pray for someone you have never prayed for before.

June 17th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     Thank you for my family. Would you stay close to them and meet their needs? Bless Dave and Lori. I pray Lori is feeling better. I pray for little Lindsey. I pray for Ted and all of his family.
     I pray for our country, Father. May our leaders look to you for what to do.
     I pray for our churches to preach the word and draw people to you. I feel like you are coming soon in the clouds of glory to take your people home. I want to be ready when you come.

"In all of your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

- Proverbs 3:6

     God of all times and places, show us the way to go when we are faced with choices. We know you'll never lead us down the wrong path. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

How does God speak to you and guide you?

June 16th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night.
     Thank you for my family. Would you keep them close to you and meet their needs?
     I pray for Lori and Dave today. Give them strength to do all they have to do. Lord Jesus be with Amy and the girls, meet their needs. I pray for Lisa, that she would be in your will so you can use her for your glory. I pray for Dana, meet her needs and I pray Mike will give his heart to you. I pray for Justin, bring him home safe. I pray for Ted and his family. I pray for all the sick and lonely today. I pray for David today. Bless him, he has a lot on him now. 

"Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, 'This is the way, walk in it'"

- Isaiah 30:21

     God, in all of life's experiences may we hear your voice and follow where your lead us. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

God is our loving, reliable, guide for life.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

June 15th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     Thank you for my family. Would you bless all of them and draw them closer to you? I pray for  Dave and Lori. Bless Dave and help him be able to go on working and do all he has to do. Help Lori to do all the things she has to do to get better. I pray for Lindsey. I pray for Ted and his family. I pray for Deck in his work for you. 
     I pray for our leaders and our country. I pray that Americans will come back to God. I pray for our churches to preach your word to this lost and dying world for you are coming soon.

"Those who trust in the Lord shall be like a tree planted by the waters, sending out its roots by the streams" 

- Jeremiah 17:8

     God, help us develop strong roots of prayer, praise, and hope. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

God makes us strong and invites us to become stronger still.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

June 14th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Help me dear Father not to let things get to me. Calm my nerves. Help me accept what I can't change dear Lord, and forgive me when it gets to me. I love you and I want to live my life so it will be pleasing to you. Forgive me when I feel like screaming and let me not be bothered by it. I thank you for what you are going to do for me. 

"The Lord said, 'Even to your old age I am he, even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear, I will carry, and I will save." 

- Isaiah 46:4

     Loving Father, help us daily to put our trust in your care. Guide us with your loving hand. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

Young and old, we are all dependent on God's care.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

June 13th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this day. It looks like it will rain and you know we need it. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of every day and night. I need your Holy Spirit with me all the time to tell me when I do or say anything that is wrong. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that lives in us. I praise you for saying "I won't leave you, I will send my Spirit to comfort you." Praise you Jesus!
     Thank you for my family. I thank you that Bill, Sandra, and the girls are living for you. I pray for Lori. I pray that she will get well soon so she can raise her little girl. I pray for Dave. I know he is having a hard time, be with him and Lindsey.
     Thank you that Ted was better yesterday. I pray for him and his family.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." - Matthew 5:4

     Thank you, God, for being ready always to take us in your arms and comfort us. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

Am I ready to give and receive comfort?

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you.

I thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

June 8th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the night and day.
     I pray for Lori today. Give her strength to do the things she has to do to help her get well. I pray for Dave that he will be able to pick himself up and go on. I pray for little Lindsey. She doesn't understand what has happened. Bless them and may they live for you.
     I pray for Ted and all his family. I pray for Richard Price whose wife is dying. There is so much sadness, but Father you can give comfort.

     I pray for David and Sylvia. I pray that you heal their whole family and bring them all closer together and closer to you. I pray for Bill and Sandra and their family. I am so proud that they are living for you. Praise you Father for them. 

"O taste and see that the Lord is good, happy are those who take refuge in him."

- Psalm 34:8

     God, guide us as we seek new ways to grow closer to you. Fill our senses and deepen our appreciation for all that you are and all that you do. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

Taste and see that the Lord is good. 

I love you and I praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have ever given to me.

June 5th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. Lord help me to accept the things I can't change and to overcome them with your help. I give you all the praise for all you do for me. I need you every hour of the day and night.
     Bless my family, keep them close to you and meet their needs. I pray for Dave and Lori, may her body be healed. I pray for Ted and his family. I pray for all the sick and suffering everywhere.

"Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you." 

- Matthew 6:33

     O God, open our eyes to your will for us. Help us to love you and trust your guidance throughout life. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

No matter what our time or place in life, we can always serve God.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

I thank you for every blessing you have ever given to me.

June 4th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night.
     Be with us at church today. May many lives be changed. Give the preacher the words you would have us hear and be with our teacher. Bless Sandra and David's churches today and may lives be changed. Be with Amy as she leads the singing today.
     I pray for Lori today. May she have a good day. Bless Dave and the rest of the family to be able to give her what she needs.
     I pray for Ted and his family today. Be with them, I know they are brokenhearted today.

"Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?"

-Hebrews 1:14

     God of compassion, thank you for sending your angels to help us in times of need. Teach us to offer mercy and kindness to everyone around us. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

Where do I see opportunities to be an angel to someone in need?

I love you Lord and I praise you!

I thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

June 3rd 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of every day.
     Thank you for my family. Would you keep them close to you and meet all of their needs? Bless Dave and Lori. If it be your will, heal her body. I pray for Ted, may he have a good day of rest. Be with his family. I pray for all the sick. I pray for those in the nursing home - Nell Griffin, Thetus, and Mrs. Helms. I pray for Dana and Lisa, they can't seem to get well. Heal them if it be your will. 

"It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you, he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

-Deuteronomy 31:8

     Dear God, Thank you for your love. Help us to remember that even when our path is dark, you are still with us.

Thought for the Day: 

Though we may fell abandoned, God still walks by our side.

I love you Lord. I praise you and I thank you for every blessing you have given to me!

May 31st 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this day. It looks like rain and you know we need it. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be today. I need you every hour of the day and night.
     I pray for Lori today. May she be better today. Bless Dave as he takes care of her. I pray Ted will have a restful day today, and all the others who are sick. Bless David and Sylvia as they take care of Lindsey. Bless the other boys and their families. Bless Sandra and Bill and their girls and their families. Keep them close to you and meet all their needs. I pray that Dana is better today. Bless Justin, he was sick last night. 

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

- Matthew 5:7

     O God, help us to realize that you teach us great lessons so that we can pass them on to others. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

In what way can I serve God as a role model today?

     Thank you Father that Sandra is coming to help us each day. Be with us in our Bible study. Open our minds that we can understand what we study. Send the Holy Spirit to be with us.

I love you and praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

May 30th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night.
      Lord Jesus, I pray for Lori this morning. I do pray that she will know Dave when he sees her today. Heal that brain clot and I do pray that she can talk and move today. I pray for Lindsey and David and Sylvia and all the family, I know they are brokenhearted. Do be with them. 
     I pray for Ted, may he have a good day. I pray for all his family. I know how sad all of them are. I pray for all the sick.
     I pray for Sandra and Bill and all the girls and their children. Bless them and be close to them. 

"Those who trust in the Lord shall be like a like planted by water, sending out it's roots by the stream."

- Jeremiah 17:8

     God, help us to develop strong roots of prayer, praise, and hope. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

God makes us strong and invites us to become stronger still.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

May 29th 2006

My Heavenly Father,

     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 

     Lord Jesus, be with Dave and his wife Lori. I don't know what all is wrong with Lori, but you do. David tells me they think she has a blood clot and has had a stroke. Father, she has a young child, I do pray that it's your will to heal her. And Lord Jesus I pray that this will draw them closer to you. I will give you all praise for all you do. Be with David and Sylvia. I know their heart is broken. Be with little Lindsey and all the rest of the family. 
     

"It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

-Deuteronomy 31:8

     Dear God, thank you for your love. Help us to remember that even when our path is dark, you are still with us. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

Though we may feel abandoned, God still walks by our side.

I love you and praise you and thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

May 25th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     Thank you for my family. Would you bless each of them and keep them close to you and save the ones who are lost?
     Bless all the sick. I lift up Ted to you today, heal him if it be your will. I lift up Henry Holland, help him be able to walk good again. He is so sweet and kind, do be with him. Bless Deck in his work for you and help him be safe. I pray for Bob Harris, for Mrs. Bass, and Mrs. Davis, for Thetus, and all the sick and suffering. I pray for Christy. I don't know what she is facing, but be with her and her family. 

      

"Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy."

-Matthew 5:7

     O God, help us to realize that you teach us great lessons so we can pass them on to others.

Thought for the Day:

In what ways can I serve as a role model today?

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

Thank you for every blessing you have ever given to me.

May 24th 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night.
     Thank you for my family. Would you bless each of them and keep them close to you and save the ones who are unsaved?
     Please be with us in our Bible study today. Send your power to touch each one of us and open our minds so we can read and understand the words you are telling us. Thank you that we can be together and study your word and lift us, our family, and the sick up to you in prayer. You tell us where two or three gather in my name I will be in the midst and we welcome you this day. 

"It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

- Deuteronomy 31:8

     Dear God, thank you for your love. Help us to remember that even when our path is dark, you are still with us. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

Though we feel abandoned, God still walks by our side.

"Train children in the right way, and when they are old they will not stray."

- Proverbs 22:6 NRSV

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

I thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

May 23rd 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this day. Help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of every day.
     Bless my family and keep them close to you and save those who are lost.
     Be with us in our Bible study today. Draw us closer to you and open our minds to understand your words to us as we read. Send your Holy Spirit to be with us.
     I pray for the sick. Bless Ted today and heal his body if it be your will. I see Mike is home today. If he is sick, heal his body. But Father, he needs you. I pray you would touch his heart and help him see the need to live for you. Bless Dana, I pray she is feeling better. Help her in all she does and calm her nerves. 

   

"We pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord - being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience."

- Colossians 1:10-11

     Thank you Lord for your love for us and for giving us the strength to face the storms of this life. Amen.

Thought for this Day:

God stands with us as we face the things we fear.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

I thank you for every blessing of life and how wonderful you have supplied my every need.

Praise you Father!

May 22nd 2006

My Heavenly Father,
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     Thank you for my family. Bless each one of them and keep them all close to you. Be with us in our Bible study and prayer time today.
     Be with all the sick. I pray that you will heal Ted and all the others. 
     I pray for our church, our Pastor, and all the staff, and all the people. Draw us closer to you each day. I pray for Sandra and David's churches. I thank you that both of my children are living for you and my grandchildren. And I pray for those who are not, that they will be saved. 

     

"The psalmist wrote, 'In the morning I lay my request before you and wait in the expectation.'"

- Psalm 5:3

     Creator God, help us feel your peaceful presence. Guide us to sense you quiet touch. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

What helps me hear God and to experience God's peace?

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

I thank you for every blessing you have given to me.

May 20th 2006

My Heavenly Father, 
     Thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night. 
     I praise you Father that I didn't get hurt bad when I fell last night. I praise you that I didn't break any bones. 
     Thank you for all of your blessings on me, and for prayers you answered this week.
     Thank you for my family. Bless each one and keep them close to you, and save the lost ones.
     I pray for Rosa, Lewis said she wasn't feeling well. I pray for Lewis, that you would lead him in all he does for you. I am thankful that he got a good report at the doctor yesterday. Lord Jesus, I pray for Ted, touch his body and heal him if it be your will. I pray for Bob Harris who cut his hand yesterday. 

     

"Suddenly from Heaven there came a sound like a rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire home where they were sitting. All of the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability."

- Acts 22:4

     Divine Fire of love and power, ignite within us hope and encouragement as we invite God's children to share in the passion of Christ's love. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

The Spirit's spark can light up the whole world. 

I love you and praise you!

Thank you for every blessing.

May 19th 2006

My Heavenly Father,

     I thank you for this beautiful day. Forgive me of all my sins and help me be what you would have me be. I need you every hour of the day and night.

     Thank you for my family. Would you bless each one of them and keep them close to you, and save those who are lost?

     Be with me, Sandra, and Myrl in our Bible study time. You told us when two or three are together in my name that you would be in the midst of them - and we welcome you here today.

     Bless our church and Pastor David and the staff and every member. Draw us all closer to you. I pray for Sandra and  David's churches. Send your power to each of them. 

     I praise you Father that I feel good this morning. I know it was prayers that healed me. Thank you.

"Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you."

-Matthew 6:33

     O God, open our eyes to your will for us. Help us to love you and trust your guidance throughout life. Amen.

Thought for the Day:

No matter what our time or place in life, we can always serve God.

I love you Lord Jesus and I praise you!

I thank you for every blessing you have ever given to me, and for what you are going to do if I keep my faith and trust in you. 

Thank you Lord Jesus!