I was taken to Sentara Heart Hospital on Saturday, August 30 and diagnosed with Stress Cardiomyopathy - Broken Heart Syndrome. I came home on Thursday September 4th. My youngest daughter has been with me and my other daughter is coming tomorrow.
I won't be at church for a while and I would appreciate some prayers.
Thanks, Cathy Overstreet
The good news is that this disease is scary because it affects the heart, those with it can make a quick recovery. So please pray for Cathy's health to return soon. RL
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Celebrating the life of Ruth Bell Graham
The TV special, "Celebrating the Life of Ruth Bell Graham" will air locally tonight at 8PM on channel 13 and then Saturday night at 8PM on channel 9.
Something good on TV for a change!
Something good on TV for a change!
Day 10 - September 10
Each day a new post will allow you to comment on how God is teaching you and how your focus on prayer is making a difference. Feel free to share prayer requests. If they're for another person, please have their permission before posting. And share how God is answering your prayers as well.
Let's use this daily and regularly to encourage one another!
Please use the comment space to tell us about your Prayer Walk experience at school tonight. Or anything else related to your prayers today, for that matter!
Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord, for my life depends on you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.
Listen closely to my prayer, O LORD; hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever trouble strikes, and you will answer me.
Nowhere among the pagan gods is there a god like you, O Lord.
There are no other miracles like yours.
(Psalm 86:1-9 NLT)
Let's use this daily and regularly to encourage one another!
Please use the comment space to tell us about your Prayer Walk experience at school tonight. Or anything else related to your prayers today, for that matter!
Bend down, O LORD, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful, O Lord, for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord, for my life depends on you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask your aid.
Listen closely to my prayer, O LORD; hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever trouble strikes, and you will answer me.
Nowhere among the pagan gods is there a god like you, O Lord.
There are no other miracles like yours.
(Psalm 86:1-9 NLT)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Balancing Prayer and Action
Author:Jim Liebelt
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should." Colossians 4:2-4
It has been reported that seconds after the kickoff in a memorable soccer match between Corinthians and Rio Preto at Bahia Stadium in Brazil, Corinthian striker Roberto Rivelino scored a goal, after a single pass, with a left foot drive from the half line. The ball sailed past the ear of Rio Preto goalkeeper Senhor Isadore Irandir while he was kneeling in the goalmouth finishing his pre-match prayers.
Here is a reminder to seek a healthy balance between prayer and action. Prayer is the foundation of our ongoing recognition of God's rightful place in our lives and that He is our Creator and King. There is no doubt from the Scriptures that God's people are to be people of prayer. Action is our recognition that God does not primarily work His will in the world without our participation in that work.
Notice from the Scripture above that the Apostle Paul asked people to pray for an open door of opportunity. I think it is significant that in this prayer, Paul didn't ask God to somehow proclaim the good news of Jesus supernaturally - without Paul's involvement - but rather that God would provide the opportunity for Paul to minister the gospel effectively. A healthy view sees that both prayer and action are normal parts of how God works to accomplish His will.
Over my years as a Christ follower, I have experienced the tension that exists between prayer and action. It's not always easy to know where and when to move beyond prayer to action or vice versa. Perhaps like me, you know people that seem focused solely on prayer and those who seem focused solely on action. Neither of these approaches is the complete answer. It's likely that most of us need to pray more! For some, a willingness to move beyond prayer to action is needed.
I believe that each situation in our lives requires us to seek the delicate balance between prayer and action. Like the goalkeeper, I've found that there almost always comes a time when we need to get off our knees and act.
When it comes to your life's situations, what do you tend to focus more on prayer or action? Consider whether or not you need to become more balanced between prayer and action. Ask God to give you wisdom in finding the balance you need between prayer and action.
Jim Liebelt is Senior Editor of Publications for HomeWord.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should." Colossians 4:2-4
It has been reported that seconds after the kickoff in a memorable soccer match between Corinthians and Rio Preto at Bahia Stadium in Brazil, Corinthian striker Roberto Rivelino scored a goal, after a single pass, with a left foot drive from the half line. The ball sailed past the ear of Rio Preto goalkeeper Senhor Isadore Irandir while he was kneeling in the goalmouth finishing his pre-match prayers.
Here is a reminder to seek a healthy balance between prayer and action. Prayer is the foundation of our ongoing recognition of God's rightful place in our lives and that He is our Creator and King. There is no doubt from the Scriptures that God's people are to be people of prayer. Action is our recognition that God does not primarily work His will in the world without our participation in that work.
Notice from the Scripture above that the Apostle Paul asked people to pray for an open door of opportunity. I think it is significant that in this prayer, Paul didn't ask God to somehow proclaim the good news of Jesus supernaturally - without Paul's involvement - but rather that God would provide the opportunity for Paul to minister the gospel effectively. A healthy view sees that both prayer and action are normal parts of how God works to accomplish His will.
Over my years as a Christ follower, I have experienced the tension that exists between prayer and action. It's not always easy to know where and when to move beyond prayer to action or vice versa. Perhaps like me, you know people that seem focused solely on prayer and those who seem focused solely on action. Neither of these approaches is the complete answer. It's likely that most of us need to pray more! For some, a willingness to move beyond prayer to action is needed.
I believe that each situation in our lives requires us to seek the delicate balance between prayer and action. Like the goalkeeper, I've found that there almost always comes a time when we need to get off our knees and act.
When it comes to your life's situations, what do you tend to focus more on prayer or action? Consider whether or not you need to become more balanced between prayer and action. Ask God to give you wisdom in finding the balance you need between prayer and action.
Jim Liebelt is Senior Editor of Publications for HomeWord.
Day 9 - September 9
Each day a new post will allow you to comment on how God is teaching you and how your focus on prayer is making a difference. Feel free to share prayer requests. If they're for another person, please have their permission before posting. And share how God is answering your prayers as well.
Let's use this daily and regularly to encourage one another!
Don't forget about the Prayer Walks at the schools Wednesday night. See the post below for more info.
May my prayer come to you at an acceptable time, O LORD.
O God, out of the greatness of your mercy,
answer me with the truth of your salvation.
(Ps. 69:13 GWT)
Let's use this daily and regularly to encourage one another!
Don't forget about the Prayer Walks at the schools Wednesday night. See the post below for more info.
May my prayer come to you at an acceptable time, O LORD.
O God, out of the greatness of your mercy,
answer me with the truth of your salvation.
(Ps. 69:13 GWT)
Monday, September 8, 2008
Prayer Walks at our Schools
Wednesday night you're invited and encouraged to meet with others at our public schools to "prayer walk" around them. A prayer walk is just what it sounds like. You walk around, praying for the students, teachers, administration, etc. Pray for the Christians in the school to make a difference.
Our schools are in need of our prayers. Wednesday evening at 6:30 meet at the flag pole of your school. Even if you don't have a child in school, you can participate.
I'll be at one of the schools. I hope you will as well.
Our schools are in need of our prayers. Wednesday evening at 6:30 meet at the flag pole of your school. Even if you don't have a child in school, you can participate.
I'll be at one of the schools. I hope you will as well.
Day 8 - September 8
Each day a new post will allow you to comment on how God is teaching you and how your focus on prayer is making a difference. Feel free to share prayer requests. If they're for another person, please have their permission before posting. And share how God is answering your prayers as well.
Let's use this daily and regularly to encourage one another!
All of you who fear God, come and listen, and I will tell you what he has done for me.
I cried out to him with my mouth and praised him with my tongue.
If I had known of any sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened to me.
But God has listened; he has heard my prayer.
Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or hold back his love from me.
(Psalm 66:16-20 NCV)
Let's use this daily and regularly to encourage one another!
All of you who fear God, come and listen, and I will tell you what he has done for me.
I cried out to him with my mouth and praised him with my tongue.
If I had known of any sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened to me.
But God has listened; he has heard my prayer.
Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or hold back his love from me.
(Psalm 66:16-20 NCV)
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