Friday

“But these things I plan won’t happen right away.

Slowly,

steadily,

surely,

the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled.

If it seems slow,

do not despair,

for these things will surely come to pass.

Just be patient!

They will not be overdue a single day!”

~Habakkuk 2:3 (LB)~

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Friday, May 28, 2010

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,

and the one who gets understanding,

for the gain from her is better than gain from silver

and her profit better than gold.”

~Proverbs 3:13-14, ESV~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for businessmen.

“Although not considered an official ‘people group,’ professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and architects are often unreached,” writes the Rural Interior Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo Team of Brazil. “They can be a difficult group to reach with the Gospel of Christ, because many feel that they ‘already have everything they need’ and they have a hard time recognizing their need for someone to save them from sin. Also, their need for hope and salvation is often not as outwardly obvious to the rest of us as are the needs of the physically and financially poor.”

Team members have recently been told that the local medical training facility for doctors, nurses and physical therapists has a reputation for being one of the worst in the area, and that many of the students are involved with drugs and other dangerous activities. Please pray with the Rural Interior Team that they can find a ‘person of peace’ (Luke 10:6) within the medical school and that they can reach these students through Bible studies.

A one-day business seminar is being held in Dalian City, China. Please pray for the Christian business people to bring their lost colleagues and friends to hear good ethical business practices and also to hear how Christian business people follow God in their businesses. Several local believers will also complete special training courses.

* Please pray for conference participants to put this training to use and to train others. Ask that great multiplication will take place.

* Intercede for professionals who are trapped in substance abuse that they will recognize the risks they take before it is too late.

* Pray for businessmen and women to realize that the one who gets understanding is blessed and gains more than the temporary reward of silver or gold.

Larkin Dorris

Update from Kelly…

Today we are very happy to report that the MRI results were negative for cancer cells in both the spine and brain. We celebrated with her first dinner out at PF Changs. Tomorrow if her blood chemistry looks good she will have her “buddy” removed. We will find out when we can leave for home as well.
Thanks,
Kelly Dorris

I got the call while exercising today.  I think I made some men in the treadmills around me a bit uncomfortable as tears of joy ran down my cheeks.  I had a big smile on my face and I had an AMAZING workout!!!  Thank you for your love and support and prayers.  Thank you, God!
with a lot of love and a lot of joy,
Larkin’s Aunt Meg

THINGS CHANGE WITH TIME

Here are some new concerns for the “Boomer generation”:

Then: Long hair
Now:  Longing for hair

Then: Acid rock
Now:  Acid reflux

Then: Moving to California because it’s cool
Now:  Moving to California because it’s warm

Then: Trying to look like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor
Now:  Trying not to look like Marlon Brando or Elizabeth Taylor

Then: Paar
Now:  AARP

Then: Worrying about no one coming to your party
Now:  Worrying about no one coming to your funeral

Then: Rolling Stones
Now:  Kidney stones

Then: Obsessing over PSATs
Now:  Obsessing over PSAs

Then: Passing the driving test
Now:  Passing the vision test

Then: Parents begging you to get your hair cut
Now: Children begging you to get their heads shaved

Then: Disco
Now:  Costco

Then: Getting out to a new, hip joint
Now:  Getting a new hip joint

Most things change with time.  We grow old, gain wrinkles and lose hair.  People around us move away and die.  You may change jobs, and move from city to city every few years.  Ever gone back to the place where you grew up to see what it looks like now?   Things change.  And life can be very unsettling if it is not grounded on something that does not change through the years.

Fortunately we have this assurance:  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Heb. 13:8).

Even if we become faithless, he remains faithful (2 Tim. 2:13).  When all others let us down, his love will still be there for us.  You can count on it.  What comfort and assurance that gives us!  Praise be to God for his unchanging nature!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Thanks for making a difference in so many lives by praying!

Anna Lee