6-26-25 (Noonish): Plan is to get me home and on track soon and maybe before
. I have AFib that didn't respond to cardio version
. I am now in the cardiac floor at Lehigh. Great team of docs and others from cardiology and other needed docs. Plan is to get me dried out (I've been over load with fluid--congestive heart failure) and trying some new affordable ad more effective meds and send me home to heal and get ready for the future cardio version or oblation. Mentally I am doing well and being patient. PTL! I am also sleeping again. Pray that continues. With the weak heart I am sleeping a lot more and need to. If possible we will be at the brunch but if not, knw we are praying for you all and anxious to get back it!
Good Morning Purposeful Pursuers of God and His Plans! Amen! Is that really you? I know for many of us that gather at St. Matts, we want to know and pursue God and His purposes that He created us to do. He does have great plans and purposes for us to discover, put on and walk around with as His vessels of light, love, hope, and help. We are custom made for custom purposes. There are the big over-arching purposes to achieve over your whole life (like being a pastor for me). There are also little age and circumstance daily or weekly or monthly purposes too. Most of life is paying attention daily to God and walking with Him to His plans for you for that day and that will build to your lifelong purposes. Check out the ODB devo below relating to this as it all begins with keeping Christ our priority, putting on His easy yoke and walking with Him daily. Sometimes those daily plans and purposes are simple and easy but very important as well. Things like holding a door, praying, encouraging, smiling at someone--easy stuff. Sometimes the purposes are more heavy like opening the Bible with someone or some serving caring ministry. No matter because they all matter and are part of God's plans for you and maybe part of us together. The main thing is keeping Christ first and following Him daily and that may (usually does) require dying to self and taking up cross daily and then following Him. That's being a Purposeful Pursuers of God and His Plans. Amen. Help us with that Lord!
Now, God has some adjustments for us along the way! Have you experienced that ever?
I have and am in one of those adjustment periods where God is reminding me to hold looser, trust more, die to self, crucify some things and allow Him to mold and lead. He does have perfect plans that I have been assuming upon a bit and maybe even forcing some things according to my plans. And He said, "Whoa down Donald!" Rest. Abide. Listen. Follow. Hold loose. And do what you can with what you've been given. That's all I expect. That's His easy joyful yoke! Amen
So again, as in the past God gets my attention with hospital visits. I usually come out obeying but in short order end up back where I was. Thick-headed just like the disciples and wanting to do my things my ways. We are called to be followers of the WAY not people forcing my way. Think we'd learn! Thank God for patient love, mercy, grace and forgiveness! And for new starts. I am beginning again to allow Him to lead me to His plans and purposes at His pace--doing what I can with what I've been given for such a time as this. Pray into that with me! Maybe some of you need some adjustments too? I'm praying for you and would love to chat and plan some time soon! His plans are best and easy and a joy. When you start getting bogged down, angry, forcing things--stop! Be still, abide, find joy and peace and follow His Way well. That's life abundant we are promised. And man it is really good when we find that sweet spot! After meditating on this check out the Upper Room talking about our life long friend, Jesus, who promises to be with us always! PTL! Focus on Him and allow Him to lead and things will go smoothly and really be a joy! And He is our healer, deliverer and restorer too! Amen!
So thoughts to pursue with God and some friends
are to be: Purposeful Pursuers of God and His Plans where Christ is our priority and walking with Him at His pace for such a time as this is first on our agendas! And we will need each other to do that well! Come Jesus lead us and unite us with likeminded and those You have for us
. Thanks! Amen!
ODB
Christ Our Priority
Jesus replied, “ . . . That is why I have come.” Mark 1:38
“May we invite you to be the main speaker in our nationwide church leadership conference?” After Jose read the invitation from the renowned organization, he replied, “Please let me pray about it first.” Later, when he turned down the offer, he told a friend, “I knew God was calling me to editorial work on a mission’s project, and the speaking engagement would take time and energy away from that. I said no so I can do what God wants me to do.”
What God wants me to do—that was Jose’s priority and what determined his decision. Jesus also made God’s purpose His priority. The morning after healing many in Capernaum who were sick and demon-possessed, Jesus went to a solitary place to pray (Mark 1:32-35). The disciples came, saying, “Everyone is looking for you!” (v. 37). Some of those seeking Him were likely requesting healing. Christ, however, didn’t allow urgency or His sudden popularity to determine what He’d do next. “Let us go . . . to the nearby villages,” He said, “so I can preach there also. That is why I have come” (v. 38). Jesus followed His priority—a ministry that covered the rest of Galilee, and one that included preaching (v. 39).
How may we know God’s purpose for us? We can approach Him in prayer, be led by His wisdom found in the Scriptures, and seek counsel from people who uphold His ways. Let’s spend our life doing what God wants us to do.
By Karen Huang
REFLECT & PRAY
How can you be intentional about asking God to lead you? How have you seen God help you live with His purpose?
Dear God, please show me what You want me to do.
SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
Mark 1:38 declares that Jesus’ mission is to preach the gospel. On a few occasions in the Gospels, Christ reveals in a deep and intimate way that He understands His mission. In Luke 4:18-19, He quotes the prophet Isaiah (61:1-2) to reveal to those listening in the synagogue who He is. Christ’s ministry included both the preaching of forgiveness and spiritual freedom as well as freeing those who were bound by various physical infirmities. During the years of His ministry, He never veered from that dedication. And He also entrusted that ministry to His disciples. He empowered them to preach the kingdom and heal the sick. They even drove out demons (see Matthew 10; Luke 10). Before Christ returned to the Father, He entrusted His mission to all His followers (see Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8). God continues to show us what He wants us to do and how He wants to use us to share the gospel with others.
J.R. Hudberg
UR: Life Long Friend
Jesus said, “I am with you always, to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:20 (NRSVUE)
I never had a best friend growing up. I was a child of a career military officer, and my family moved 10 times by the time I was 13 years old. It seemed that as soon as I made a friend, my father would get orders to a new duty station, sometimes thousands of miles away. I vividly remember the hugs and tears during several partings with childhood friends. When my family settled in an area for several years when I was a teenager, I had a difficult time keeping friends. I held them at arm’s length, refusing to get too close emotionally. The hurt from all those childhood good-byes truly impacted my life.
When I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior as an adult, I found him to be the lifelong friend I had never had. He is always with me, guiding, rescuing, helping, protecting, listening, and loving me. Jesus provides all of us with everlasting joy, hope, and peace. He has promised never to leave or forsake us. We can get to know Jesus by reading his words, following his example, and praising his name. Whatever life throws at us, we know we have Jesus, our friend who is just a prayer away.
's PrayerDear Jesus, thank you for your presence with us. Help us to stay conscious of you in all circumstances. Amen.
Good evening friends. Thanks for praying, encouraging and being there and flexible! Keep praying and trusting God to lead me and us to His perfect plans . He does have good plans for us even when it may seem anything like it.
Update: God is in the process of turning my heart of stone to one of flesh. He's renewing my thinking and helping me to make much better health, life and leadership choices. It's like I've been given a second opportunity to get it right with health choices and trusting God choices too. Thanks Lord. May I not be so slow the next time to catch on and correct! And may I choose much more wisely moving forward.
I have cardio version to fix AFib. Then a whole bunch of follow up and new specialists appointments ahead. I will be recovering at home next few weeks. We will restart things after
. In the meantime ask God how you can bless Him, each other and those He is drawing. Step into your anointing!
God is teaching me a lot and working on my heart and bringing all things together for good. My job is to turn off the noise and focus on Him and follow well. It's gonna be much more of doing less...really just doing with what I've been given as I follow Jesus at His pace. So maybe there will be blogs and maybe not for awhile. Just know I am seeking, listening and following Him as I travel through this journey. And know I'm praying for you all too. God loves us, is with us always and has great plans to discover. Amen
Thank you all for your prayers and support!!! God is for us! Amen
Hi all! Thanks for you prayers! My cardio version did not work
. It will be attempted in the future as new meds take effect. I will be in the hospital until at least
. I will be very tied up and ask for no visitors please! Thanks for understanding! They told me that I will be "living in the bathroom the next few days."
I am getting massive doses of Lasik/diuretics and some new meds they are experimenting with. They say my heart is weak and my body is flooded with fluids. They are working on improving that and getting me ready to try to fix the A Fib. So we know some more and have some more to discover--much like our journey with Christ! My journey now is to slow down, listen, learn and adjust lifestyle. Oh yeah, that's like following Jesus as well! Good and healthy things of God do carry over into everyday life!
There is still much to learn, discern and apply for me and for us as a church! God does have great plans for us that come alive as we surrender, receive and step out in faith! Can't wait to see where this all leads! I'm praying for you all and I know you are praying for me and I fell it! Let us keep choosing well and healthy in Christ and life! Amen!
I'll update you sometime as more becomes visible. Until them keep trusting the Holy Spirit to help you to go live and love like Jesus! And keep praying and sharing your stories!
Good Morning Spirit-Filled Worshipers! What a joy it is to sing, dance, celebrate and worship our amazing God!!! Have you told Him lately how much you love and appreciate Him? Have you lifted a song of praise or danced before our Lord. That's your assignment for
: worship, celebrate sing and dance before our King! When's the last time you just dwelt in His loving presence worshiping? What joy we know and get to share as we abide and he inhabits our praise! Check out the Sarah Young devo below that led me to this thinking
. I need to just worship and allow Him to lead be beside the still waters, sink my roots deep in Him and be restored! Joy does (or it can, if you choose) come in the morning! Yes Rejoice! He is enough and will supply all our needs! PTL! He is working all things together for good! PTL! he is with us always! PTL! He has unique plans for unique you! PTL! How about lifting some psalms
?
Psalm 16:5-11
New Living Translation
5 Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.
You guard all that is mine.
6 The land you have given me is a pleasant land.
What a wonderful inheritance!
7 I will bless the Lord who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9 No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.[a]
My body rests in safety.
10 For you will not leave my soul among the dead[b]
or allow your holy one[c] to rot in the grave.
11 You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.[d]
Good Morning Worshipers! Prepare your hearts to worship
and pray that we worship in Spirit and truth and enter His courts with
! Amen! There is so much we have to worship about! Let us prepare to lift a sacrifice of praise!
Sometimes like these sleepless, wondering early mornings, it can truly be a sacrifice to lift praise. Why Lord needs to be replaced with OK Lord, You've got this! Hallelujah! Another visit to the ER
for a fluttering heart answered no more questions than five weeks ago. So, causes have yet to be discovered, BUT GOD! He knows, cares, loves me and is working all things together for good! PTL! I have been preparing my heart since midnight to enter His courts with praise and to allow Him to lead and use me. And maybe I can get an hour or two nap in yet! PTL! God's got a perfect plan and has allowed this all for a reason...PTL! Maybe it's to slow me down and to spend some time abiding in the Vine for a season? PTL! PTL for all the servants and patient friends at St. Matts as they step in and fill gaps in my absence to heal. Yes PTL!
Ok enough of that. Check out our devos for
that really tie to my life right now. Start with TWFYT's reminder to not be afraid of aging. I'm not afraid but coming to the reality that I cannot do as much as I used to or for the same periods of time. It's a season to abide, discern and only do what he has for me
. And that's enough and an act of worship...doing what I can with what I've been given according to His plans and timing. Amen! And Sarah Young's devo flows right from this. Be thankful always. Lift those sacrifice of praise and receive a better attitude! The UR is all about what I strive for...hearing well done from God some day as I complete my race well. Guess what, that takes adjusting as we go to age, circumstances, provisions, etc. Yet God is still pleased as we do what we can with what we got! PTL! And ODB wraps things up with the reminder to leave it all with God and trust Him. He is able! he is Jireh! he knows and cares! PTL! He is our Rock and sure Foundation! Amen! Turn off the noise and focus on Him and His perfect plans for you
...
has enough of it's own worries. Put on that easy custom made yoke and walk with Jesus as you worship
and everyday ahead at His pace for you. And keep worshiping as we aim towards completing our races well! Yes PTL!
What's God saying to you as you process these devos and/or open your Bibles? he is speaking and He does have a word and plan for you. Seek Him with all your heart and process with some friends as you team up to finish the race. And keep praising--even in the storms!
TWFYT
Sarah Young
UR: Living in Mercy and Hope
His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” - Matthew 25:23 (NIV)
I like sitting quietly in the pew in our small church before the worship service. The sunlight filters through the beautiful stained-glass windows, depicting stories from the Gospels. Long ago, such artwork helped people who may not have known how to read learn and remember the stories of Jesus. They continue to prompt me to reflect on their messages for my life
.
On a recent
I was sitting in my usual spot between the windows illustrating the parables of the prodigal son and the good and faithful servant. I observed that in both stories the main characters are welcomed and embraced. One is forgiven for his past errors while the other is affirmed for his correct choices.
I thought about how living to serve Jesus is often a struggle. We have to start afresh each day in gratitude for God’s mercy and seek God’s help through the Spirit to love God and one another. It isn’t always easy.
Oh, how much I hope to hear those words from Jesus: “Well done, good and faithful servant!” But I am grateful for the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness that I see in the story of the prodigal son. I can seek to serve the Lord by also extending mercy and forgiveness to others in my life.
's PrayerMerciful God, help us to extend mercy and forgiveness to others as we remember the mercy and forgiveness you have given us. Amen.
ODB:
Leave It with God
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. Psalm 18:2
Perched high on the climbing wall, Sarah could feel panic rising as her weakening fingers began losing grip on the handholds. Just how hard will I hit the ground? she wondered.
But the instructor kept calling out assurances from below. As the “belayer” tethered to the other end of the rope tied to Sarah’s harness through a pulley, his weight would hold her if she fell. “I’m much heavier than you!” he yelled. “Just let go.”
So she did—and simply swung away from the wall to dangle safely in the air.
The incident gave Sarah a new perspective of the picture of God in Psalm 18:2: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock . . . my stronghold.” Sarah observed, “God is so much heavier than all my problems. I can let go of my worries and fears, and He’ll catch me.”
King David sang the words of Psalm 18 after God rescued him from “deep waters”—these were his “powerful [enemies]” looking to bring about his “day of . . . disaster” (vv. 16-18). Even if his troubles didn’t disappear, he knew he could trust his all-powerful Savior and that God was holding on to him tightly.
By Leslie Koh
REFLECT & PRAY
What does it mean, in practical terms, to “let go” of a worry and leave it with God? How can you learn to surrender your fears to Him?
Dear Father, thank You that I can let go of all my worries, fears, and anxieties, knowing that You’re in complete control of my life and will keep me from falling.
SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
In the superscription to Psalm 18, we read that David wrote this psalm and sang it to God “when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.” David was on the run from King Saul for more than a decade. Some estimate he was pursued for fifteen years. After David returned from killing Goliath and the Philistine army was destroyed, the women came to greet him and sang this song: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands” (1 Samuel 18:7). This so aroused Saul’s anger and jealousy that “from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David” (v. 9). In Psalm 18, David’s love for and trust in God is immediately evident in his names for Him. He calls God his strength, rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, horn of salvation, and stronghold (vv. 1-2). This same God can be trusted to help us as we leave our fears and worries with Him.
Good Morning Eternal Children of God! AMEN! We wrapped up 1 John
with the reminder that God is life and eternal life is found only in Jesus. John wrote this letter to assure the new generation of believers of their promised eternity and to remind them that God is Light, Love and Life and He wants to bring His Light and love alive through us. He also wrote to battle some false prophets and to help the church turn off that noise and focus on Truth and Life in Christ. Check out TWFYT below and how it ties to this word. I love when God does that! And then there's the ODB reminder that we can throw off all that entangles us and keeps us from God's best and learn to run our races well with Christ.
God loves you, made a way for eternity with Him and a way to forgiveness. We just have to choose to open these free gifts, repent, renew our thinking and pursue Jesus as we run our races until we are called home. And when we are what joy we will find in God's Light, love, life and presence! Amen!
TWFYT
ODB:
Entangled
Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Hebrews 12:1
Watermelon vines had overtaken my garden. They snaked across the stone path, climbed the fence, and—worst of all—tried to choke my favorite vegetable plants. I knew the garden wouldn’t thrive unless I took action. So, one evening I went to work uncurling tendrils from stems and leaves. When the coils grew back, I kept removing them until the vegetable plants finally matured and produced plump tomatoes and shiny peppers.
Sins like greed, lust, and hate can overtake our lives like the vines that tried to dominate my garden. Left untended, the seed of a wrong thought may develop until it controls our desires and actions like a “sin that so easily entangles” (Hebrews 12:1) and holds us back from growing spiritually.
The writer of Hebrews encourages us to “throw off everything that hinders” so that we can “run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (v. 1). To break free requires that we acknowledge we need help to handle the sin. This can be difficult if we’ve convinced ourselves and others that it’s not a serious issue.
Once we sincerely admit the problem, Jesus welcomes our prayers of confession and forgives us immediately (1 John 1:9). He can show us how to change our life patterns and, through the power of the Holy Spirit, help us to overcome the bondage that prevents us from flourishing.
By Jennifer Benson Schuldt
REFLECT & PRAY
What sin has the power to make you fall repeatedly? How does God want you to address this problem?
Dear God, please forgive me for the actions and attitudes that grieve You and help me change from this point forward.
SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
The original audience of the letter to the Hebrews was Jewish believers in Jesus who may have considered reverting back to Judaism or were straying toward false teachings (see 2:1-4; 3:1-4). Many scholars believe the book was written before the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple in ad 70 because it includes references to Jewish ceremonies and sacrifices. The author understood that the readers would need perseverance to face trials and persecution. Hebrews encourages believers to endure and hold fast to Christ (2:1-4; 3:7–4:13; 5:11–6:2). In chapter 11, known as the “Hall of Faith,” the author commends the many men and women of the Bible who lived by faith and sometimes died because of it. Therefore, because of their witness and example, believers in Christ are prompted to “throw off everything that hinders”—including sin—and “run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (12:1).
Thank God I am forgiven! Loved, forgiven and restored. Amen!
Good Morning Forgiven Much Children of God! Yes let all that I am, praise the lord! He alone is worthy of all praise, and glory, and honor! Lift up a sacrifice of praise
!
As I contemplate this forgiveness
, something came to mind--humility. Jesus humbled Himself before the Father's will and allowed the pain, mocking and cruel cross for you and me. I don't think I could endure what He knew was coming, yet He humbled Himself, prayed, prepared and bore our sins. If that doesn't lead to
, nothing will! Jesus died to self, took up Hs cross and trusted God to lead Him to the Father's perfect plans and we are all beneficiaries of the humble faithfulness! PTL!
Check out the Upper Room and the reminder that we need to humble ourselves, crucify some things nd allow God to prune us so we can produce better and lasting fruit. How's that working out in your life
? Have you humbled yourself? Are you willing to die to self, take up cross and follow Jesus? Talk to God and some friends about that
. he has great plans awaiting your humble surrender and obedience! Do it! And then share those stories ad struggles with some others. Amazing fruit is awaiting! Amen!
I'm praying for you and available to chat or discuss any of this! Humble yourself and follow well
!
UR: Clearing the Way
Jesus said, “[My Father] removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit.” - John 15:2 (CEB)
The buzz of chainsaws and the roar of wood-chipping equipment filled my ears as I slowed my car to a halt. A work crew was lopping off big limbs of trees that had stood along this rural road for decades. Some of the trees were being readied for complete removal. At first, I felt sad to see these noble trees removed; then I recalled frequent power outages caused by branches falling on power lines or even falling on vehicles due to high winds or ice.
The pruning was necessary to keep the roadway clear and safe.
Sometimes aspects of our lives need pruning to help us stay aligned with God’s will. Like Jonah, we may not be happy about what God is doing. We may not understand the plan or the route to get there. Often I am reluctant to give up an attitude or habit that is detrimental to my faith journey or to others.
Through prayer, meditation, and study of scripture, we can come to trust that God is our protector. When we welcome God’s clearing work in our lives, we can stay faithful and remain safely on the road we should travel.
's PrayerAlmighty and all-knowing God, help us accept your ways and acknowledge that you know what is best for us. Amen.
Good Morning Abiding Warriors! Abiding in Christ Prayer warriors. One of my prayers is that would be me and all of you. Being still, listening, receiving, releasing in powerful prayer! Satan wranglers of Christ following in His ways! Amen! We abide, load up, release and follow as we go live, love and serve like Jesus and as we battle against the enemy. We know as we are pulling people from his grasp, he will be prowling about after us. But we just can't stop! Our mission is to go make disciples and rescue the lost. Although this sounds tedious, dangerous and like hard work, it need not be for Christ is with us always working all things together for good. He created you for such a time as this and has activated you to do your part. Plus He has gathered us with a full Body of believers that pray, encourage and serve together. Really that is Jesus' easy yoke He invites us weary ones to put on and then to walk with Him in. And that is a joy that brings peace to our souls and impacts the world around us for good. We are finishing up 1 John
. He reminds the new generation of believers that God is Light, Love and Life and assures them of their eternity with Him as they trust, obey and follow the Jesus way. That's our call too. Love God. Follow Jesus. And enjoy life! I pray that all falls into place for you and us. God does have great plans for us! Let's boldly and joyfully receive them and step into them. I'm praying for you! Doing what we can with what we've been giving, loving God and people and enjoying life! Sounds pretty good to me! (Check out the devos below relating to all this as you abide and load up for
!)
Upper Room: God's Help
The Lord will keep you from all harm — he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. - Psalm 121:7-8 (NIV)
At one time in my life, I was surrounded by many social and economic issues. I was stressed day and night, and it was quite unbearable. When I tried to handle the problems on my own, it only seemed to make things worse. I felt helpless.
Then one day I received a call from a man of God who asked me to join a prayer meeting. Even though the meeting was at a location far away from me, I decided to go. When I arrived, I was heavily burdened. I joined the group in worship and prayer, and as I did so, I began to receive peace in my heart and my heaviness was gone. I believe God led me to that place.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28, KJV). God can perform miracles when we think there is no way forward. We can trust God to help us in all our circumstances.
's PrayerGracious and loving God, thank you for strengthening us to face difficult situations. We pray in the name of the One who saves the world and whose grace is abundant. Amen.
Bread 10-12; Possible Dinner Huddle (Pastor Don is again/still struggling with health and no sleep. Watch for shout out if we cancel)
Good Morning Very Loved, Guided Children of the Most High God! Just think about that and all it means to you, your life, our church! WOW! Amazing Love! I'm just including Sarah Young's devo
. Really sink your roots into this and maybe even process with some friends. What's God saying? He's calling you by name to receive this and incarnate it too. Turn off the noise and focus on drawing close to and following our God who is always good and kind! Amen. Time to try to sleep. Please Lord! I'm tired of this! Guess sleeplessness is part of aging. This is part of my unique journey right now. God knows, loves me and has a plan. Amen! May we all find His plans and purposes for each of us and us as His body and go love like Jesus! Amen! Shalom
Sarah Update below (and info on men's and woman's prayer groups)
Pause and Reflect
Oftentimes, it’s easiest to look to the next “thing” and rush by what God has been saying to us. Take time
to review what God has said to you over the past seven days.
The work God has begun in your heart can spread to others. Our prayer is that revival spreads from an individual (you and me) to a church, then to a community, to a nation, and beyond.
God has so much He wants to do in and through your life as you follow Him. This is a great time to seek the Lord and ask Him for opportunities to share with others. Watch for those opportunities to arise, and then follow through.
Good Morning Contemplative, Prayerful, Followers of the Way! Jesus is the way and there are many layers to mine for what it means to be in Him, of Him, for Him and His reflection. What's He saying t you? How might He be wanting to release revival through you? What will you do about that? Talk to Him and some others and don't shrink back. You were made for such a time as this! God's got some miracles for you to release and some people awaiting your prayers of salvation and encouragement. Live and love like Jesus and even laugh and enjoy this life in Christ! What a thrill ride we are on!
I've been up most of the night. This time because our Maggie really hurt herself before bed and I've been trying to comfort her and then was just too awake to sleep. It's a little after 5. Time to head back to bed before our ZOOM HUDDLE. Take some time to abide in our Vine, take in nourishment, meditate on what he's revealing, pray in power for Him to use you, draw many and unite you with some co-laborers, and release some miracles. he'll do that if your heart is right and you are willing to follow His plans and way. DO IT! Begin with abiding worship
! And prepare for a day of joining God as you go. He's got some great custom made plans for you for such a time as this! Rejoice! Trust! Obey! And follow the Jesus' way. Check out the link to this praise song as you abide, worship, pray and prepare: The Jesus' Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARSGgC9iQb0&list=RDARSGgC9iQb0&start_radio=1
Shalom! We are followers and bringers of the Way! Amen!
Sarah Update:
Good afternoon, warriors,
I wanted to remind everyone of those that are in need of our prayer support and upliftment:
Ed Rohrer - had a liver biopsy
. They are waiting for the results in the next week or so.
Barb Somers - asking for prayer for her sister who is on hospice, and is preparing to enter her eternal home
Please keep Barb and the family in your prayers as they will miss her very much
Debbie and Gerry Siegfried's fur baby, Challa. She is having some health issues and the Vet staff and medical team
is working diligently to find out why she won't eat and isn't feeling well.
Gary Bastan is asking for prayer for his friend, Dave Mercer - Dave is hoping to remain in remission for 6 to 24 months
so he can then have a T cell procedure.
Continued prayer support for Matthew Stauffer - experiencing some ups and downs with his health situation.
Prayers for our young people, kids and our grads. Richard Paul (Larry and Enol's oldest son) will be attending
Lehigh University in August. He will be studying Accounting.
Lori Rohrer - she will have the fusion of her right SI joint on
. Pray for her and her family and
medical team as they prep for this procedure.
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Prayer plays a valuable role in our Jesus journey. Prayer is the way we communicate with our Heavenly Father.
It's a way we share our joys, our sorrows, our anxieties, our needs with God. It's the way that we can talk with
God at any time; day or night.
It's important that we pray for one another. That we, St Matthew's become a house of prayer, where all of our church
family members are praying for one another; praying for our outreach programs and opportunities; prays for pastoral
staff; praying for those that are willing to serve in many different aspects within the church and/or out in the community.
Ladies, that were present on Mother's day - received a mug and were divinely put into prayer groups. You also received
a card with the women's names on it that are in your group. You are to pray for each other, in your group. You also have
their email addresses and they are placed into a group that you can email your requests for prayer. Or share some moments
of JOY with each other; or share something that you read in your devotions that day. Lift up our church and what God is
doing within each of us and all around us. Pray about what is next....what does God want us to help Him next.
Connect and stay connected with one another.
There are four groups of Sisters in Christ: Deep Blue, Light Orange, Light blue, and Orange. And several of you are already
communicating and sharing with your group. That's awesome!
If you have not present to have been put into one of these groups, but would like to be part of a group, please let me know and I will get
you into a group.
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Men,
if you were in worship, you received a gift and a name of another man within our church family.
All we are asking is that you would be in prayer for that guy that was taped to the lid of your box. Pray for him daily,
pray for him when the Lord lays his name on your heart. You do not need to call this person, unless the Lord leads you to.
You do not need to email him, unless the Lord asks you to. We are asking you to just pray for him. Pray a great way
to support each other. You never know the pray you whisper for them, may help them make a wise decision, help to heal him,
keep him safe...... remember, if you aren't sure what to pray for your person, just whisper his name to God. God knows what his needs
are......
If you were not at worship
, guys and would like to be part of our mens prayer warriors, let me know.
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Praying that you all have a great rest of your
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If you have a prayer request, and would like our Warriors to pray for you, let me know and I will make sure your request gets
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