Sad but true that the busyness of Christmas has created a lack of prayer & devotion time for me. I promise every year the same resolution to be more committed and every year I fail.

This year we had the joy of an unexpected puppy to come in to our home; it has been pandemonium at the least.

If ever we need to circle the prayer wagons though, it surely is right now with the devastating events in Thailand, Indonesia and surrounding Islands with this catastrophic flooding, loss of human life. Those barely surviving without the essentials need our prayers for relief to come.

Lord God above, we ask in your Holy name to send that urgent relief of water, money, food, shelter, clothing and all else that will bring a sense of security. We ask for strength for all the aide workers and organizations trying to organize the relief; give abundant wisdom for those responsible for distributing the goods and setting up shelters out of the elements.

Comfort the people who have lost family and loved ones. Send forth in fullness of your glory and power the all sufficient Spirit of life to restore the broken hearts, creating hope where all looks hopeless.

New Year's Prayer

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O God, our heavenly Father, it is with great gratitude that we, as your people, count the blessings and the tender mercies You have showered upon us this past year. Let us each in our own hearts acknowledge what you have done for us this past year and acknowledge that You will care for us throughout this new year. Because of Your sovereign, steadfast love I have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus my Lord.

* You have sustained me in adversity.
* You have comforted me in trials.
* You have offered Your gracious hand when I stumbled.
* You have encouraged my spirit when I was downcast.
* You have been my ever-present Friend, Strength,
* Rock, Refuge, Defender, Advocate and Helper.

As I look to the coming year, I do so with an unwavering trust in You and Your promises. Whatever Your sovereign providence has planned for me in the days ahead, I am assured of Your infinite goodness, love and wisdom.

May the refrain of my song in this new year resound with this sure word: For He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we may boldly say: 'The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

he is either in kuwait now or still on a plane and will be going on to iraq in a couple of weeks. his batallion plans to be there a year or 18 months. long time

i know that many of you keep our military men and women in your prayers.... his name is chad, a good son and kind spirit.

thanks, lori

both are terrible places to be i am sure. i can not even imagine the heartache and despair our sons will witness. God Bless your son, and you too.

that was beautiful hobokinite.

Happy New Year!! As I see for a few of you this year is going to be somewhat more challenging than last with your loved ones overseas.

I have to tell you that my hubby should be home sometime in March. I have lots to do before his return!!

I keep all Military and Aid workers in my prayers along with loved ones.
Just remember who is in control, and worry is wasted energy.

I can say that with ease only because God has blessed me with the gift of "no worry"!
(tell that to my grandmother!)

This too shall pass.... this long year has gone by fairly quickly I must say, but ofcourse I have two young ones at home.

Staying the course of praying....glad to see you all still here doing what we must do.

Take care all,
Amanda

But....it is all about a relationship with you, as Michael expressed. Sometimes I even think you see our infimities as the only open door to get our undivided attention. Then, you have a captive audience and as we are forced to be still; we remember that most important ingredient to knowing you; and that would be , our "Time"

May we use our circumstance to grow in grace and wisdom to be able to praise you and even thank you for what we learn in our sickness.
As the apostle Paul would say when he asked 3 times to have his infirmity removed, yet he had the wisdom to say that your strenghth and power were being perfected in his weakness. You were working your purposes in spite of his obstacles be they physical or material.

Help us all by your Spirit's revelation to have fhe faith to believe" that all things work together for your good will " and you never leave us or forsake your beloved children and for that alone we offer our praise.