Prayer Needs

When we say, "Pray for me," we say a mouthful. To intercede for someone is a tremendous responsibility. It is one that should not be taken lightly.

Who is in need of prayers? All of us. Just imagine it, a prayer said for a person is directed at the heavenly Father, mentioned by the Holy Spirit Himself and said in the name of the most precious name ever uttered--Jesus Christ! Can you think of a more powerful thing than that?

Today, I covet your prayers. I need the wisdom of God to be able to present His word to others. I need the strength of knowing that people think of me in prayer. My daughter Tabitha has to have her tonsils removed in a couple of weeks. She also has some dental work done. She is in for a rough couple of weeks medically speaking. Danielle is still having some seizures. Please pray for Ellen as well. She has some kind of problem with the lower part of her left leg.

Other things to pray for: the Creekside church family--that our unity and love remain strong, that Jesus will prevail in our lives as number one, that our shepherds will continue to lead us toward God, and more. Pray for our country! Pray for our world! Pray for our president. Pray for our young people. Pray for the elderly. The list is endless.

The point here is that we all need God. He desires that we ask. Listen to the following passages: (1 Peter 5:7 NCV) "Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you." (James 4:2 NCV) "...You do not get what you want, because you do not ask God." (James 1:5 NCV) "But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to all people, so he will give you wisdom."

Do you hear the cry of our God wanting us to talk to Him?

Making Time

It has realy baffled me the saying, "I just don't have the time." We live in a world that has more convieniences than any time in history and we still don't have time. With microwaves, internet, fast cars, jet planes, Amtrack, and the list cold go on, this I-don't-have-time syndrome, forme at least many times is just an excuse.

Ellen made the statement to me last week, "We need to just make the time." She continued, "We always make the time for things we "want" to do." That was a statement of wisdom.

So, last night we had some friends over for supper. We had Billy, Lisa & Connor, Roy Ellsworth, and Mark & Laura Thompson along with Darren, Cory, and Matthew. What a blessing!. Ellen fixed a spread with fried chicken (preacher's favorite) and lots of veggies and desert. The best part was the love shared among us. It is truly wonderful to make time for things like this.

Luke writes the following about the early chuch, "They ate together in their homes, happy to share their food with joyful hearts." (Acts 2:46) Let's all make more time to do this together. Thereby, we will strengthen each other in our walk with Jesus!