Save our children oh LORD I pray Keep them safe by night and day!!
Take the guns out of their hand Teach them of the Promised Land!!
Oh LORD they are too young to die PRECIOUS LORD please hear my cry!!
Red or yellow black or white Children killing children is just not right!!
Save our children oh LORD I pray Keep them safe by night and day!!
July 30, ©2000
Please, teach me, Lord... I want to know ~~ Exactly how to pray. I need some words ~~ Which ones are right? Please tell me what to say. I've bowed my head ~~ I have knelt down, But...should I be upright?
I've closed my eyes, ~~ I've raised my hands, Or...should I fold them tight? Do I stand up? ~~Should I sit down? Dear Lord ...what do you like?
Are lights turned on Or are they off? ~~ Maybe...candle light? Wear my glasses? ~~Take them off? Be at my desk or table? Should I whisper? ~~ Speak out loud? Do I quote the Bible?
What do you think ~~About the time? Do You prefer the dawn? Should I pray fast, Better short ~~ or long? I'm new at this ~~ What are the rules? I want to do it right, How do I know ~~ You even hear or see, That I am in Your sight?
And while I sat there quietly, Waiting for some sign, I heard a gentle voice say, "Oh, dearest child of mine... Do you think I really care, About the time of day, Or whether you are standing up, Or kneeling down when you pray?"
"I don't care about your posture, Or about the place you choose; Just open up your soul to me, I have no other rules. Tell me what is in your heart, And tell me what you seek; Tell me of your sorrows, And of those things that made you weak"
"Speak to me in private...About what concerns you most; I know about your good deeds.. You have no need to boast My child, you don't need lessons, Just talk to me each day; Tell me anything you want to, dear child,Anyone can pray."
1) Psalm 118 is the middle chapter of the entire bible?
2) Psalm 117, before Psalm 118 is the shortest chapter in the bible?
3) Psalm 119, after Psalm 118 is the longest chapter in the bible?
4) The Bible has 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and 594 chapters after Psalm 118?
5) If you add up all the chapters except Psalm 118, you get a total of 1188 chapters.
6) 1188 or Psalm 118 verse 8 is the middle verse of the entire bible?
Should the central verse not have an important message?
"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." -
God knows when you're weary or sad and blue, It's then when He'll come especially close to you. He'll be there to support, to help, to lift, He wants you to enjoy life, that's part of His gift.
So don't be discouraged and full of despair, Reach out to God, you'll find He is there. He'll surround you with love and give joy and peace, His blessings are endless, they never cease.
If someone said something unkind or untrue, About one of your friends or even about you, Just take it to Jesus and explain how you feel, You'll be amazed how quickly you'll heal.
Don't ask how He does it, I don't understand, Just accept His healing and His favor so grand. Accept Christ as your Savior, your leader and guide, He'll never leave you, He'll stay by your side.
Your life may not be easy, it may be quite rough, But the grace Christ gives you is more than enough. He'll keep you from falling or pick you up when you do, God's love and His mercy will help you get through.
So don't think you've failed because your life is hard, Just keep looking to Jesus and keep up your guard. You'll find strength and stamina to see each day through, And when it's all over God promises Heaven for you.
Bob Hefner
Ever wonder about the abbreviation A.S.A.P.? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.
"There's work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare, But as you hurry and scurry- ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
In the midst of family chaos, "Quality time" is rare. Do your best; let God do the rest- ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
It may seem like your worries Are more than you can bear. Slow down and take a breather - ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease our cares, And He'll respond to all your needs ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A PRAYER
Today I'm saying a little prayer that God will smile on you and send you all the special blessings you deserve.
He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be... Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing! He was pierced and eased pain! He was persecuted and brought freedom! He was dead and brought life! He is risen and brings power! He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him, The armies can't defeat Him, The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him! Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him, The New Age can't replace Him, and Donahue can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord. He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God. He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure. His ways are right, His word is eternal, His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.
He is my Redeemer, He is my Savior,He is my guide, and He is my peace! He is my Joy, He is my comfort, He is my Lord, and He rules my life! I serve Him because His bond is love, His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise, the power of the powerful, the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the over comers, and the sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size. His goal is a relationship with ME! He will never leave me, never forsake me, never mislead me, never forget me, never overlook me, and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up! When I fail, He forgives! When I am weak, He is strong! When I am lost, He is the way! When I am afraid, He is my courage! When I stumble, He steadies me! When I am hurt, He heals me! When I am broken, He mends me! When I am blind, He leads me! When I am hungry, He feeds me! When I face trials, He is with me! When I face persecution, He shields me! When I face problems, He comforts me! When I face loss, He provides for me! When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time, and every way. He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine! My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world. So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it. God is in control, I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul.
Yes I do love Jesus. He is my source of existence and Savior. He keeps me functioning each and everyday. Without Him, I will be nothing. Without Him, I am nothing but with Him I can do all things. Philippines 4:13
