Tag: Devotional

Saturday

“Don’t worry about anything;

instead pray about everything;

tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.

If you do this, you will experience God’s peace,

which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand.”

~Philippians 4:6-7 LB~

Ora Lee Wilson is doing well following her hand surgery.  She said she is expecting a major improvement in the use of her right hand.  She already on the path to much improved use of the hand.  Thank God for carrying her through this time.

Ora Lee reported that her brother-in-law and sister-in-law are both in need of our prayers.  She said they and their families continue to struggle with sufficient care and setbacks.

Today, please look on Facebook for “Prayers of Eli”.  Then, take some time to specifically pray for him and for other children who are very sick.

Missions – I’m happy to report that Susan has now made 1460 gowns for hospitalized children.  She has done all this sewing by herself!  Don’t forget the basket at FBC, Kentwood where you can contribute to help her.  Thanks to all who have already done so.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Devotional – “True Hospitality” – http://odb.org/

Survey – Please take about five minutes to complete the survey on the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.  Thanks for helping.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SL6CZKD

Have a blessed day.  Think of ways you can show love and hospitality to others.

Anna Lee

Friday

“I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

~John 14:27NLT~

Summer Camp – Here’s another idea – Combo Fuge-

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/combo?intcmp=fuge-head-nav-combo-head-pg-XFuge

Devotional – God’s Strong Arm – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thursday

“LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will strengthen their hearts.

You will listen carefully.”

~Psalm 10:17~

Pray for the world situation, especially our country.  Pray for politicians, voters, old, young, black, while, rich, poor, Christians, and unchristians.  Pray God will use all to make a better world for us all and to bring those who don’t know the Lord to sit at his table.

Pray for victims to man-made and natural disasters.  May we all do our best to keep ourselves and others stay safe.  Especially pray for the people of Texas who have faced the latest natural disaster.  May our disaster relief people be there to help them with meals, clean clothes, rebuilding, but mainly with their spiritual needs.

Mrs. Seymour, mother of two of my former students, Karen Joanne, and Becky, passed away last night.  Many of you may remember her as co-owner of a store of highway 16 between I-55 and highway 51.

I went to bed last night praying for the Jones family.  Read the latest posts and hear the heart of Gavin Jones.  Pray for peace for his thoughts and energy to face each day.

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Wagon Missions – “Closer or Farther Away from God” – Written by Boyd Hatchel

http://wagonmissions.blogspot.cz/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “I’m Sorry, Man”

http://odb.org/

As I ponder the good medical report I received Tuesday, I know all medical reports are not so positive.  Pray for each person visiting a doctor, because we never know when they might get a negative report.  Pray for those who will face that situation today.  Pray they will allow God to prepare their hearts for the near future and for eternity.  People in these situations are often very open to hearing God’s Word through us.  Take time to visit, call, pray, share a Scripture, etc. to help make their day a little lighter and their eternity much brighter.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul,

a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,

where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf.

~Hebrews 6:19-20a, ESV~

Missions – “Ten Things You Need to Know Before Going on a Mission Trip”

http://www.unexpected.org/2013/05/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-going-on-a-mission-trip/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Loose Laces”

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press –

Tuesday

 “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple,

truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward”

~Matthew 10:42, ESV~

 

Pray for Carol New as she goes back to the doctor today.  Things haven’t been working smoothly for her.  Let’s pray today is a good day for her.

Jones Family – Think of the activities surrounding taking care of a baby.  Multiply that by five.  Add some extra physical needs for the babies and an older brother.  That describes the Jones’ household.

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Coach Shaw is dealing with a pulled muscle.  Let’s pray he recovers quickly.

Samaritan’s Purse – 5 Wells in 5 Days – Update

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/fresh-water-flowing/?utm_source=WWD13_E4&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WWD13#m_YS4G-000E_WWDE4

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – http://odb.org/

XFuge – If this camp is new to you, read all about the camp and the dates/locations for this summer.

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/xfuge?intcmp=fuge-head-nav-xfuge-head-pg-MFuge

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks for taking time to care for someone else today.

Anna Lee

Monday

Sometimes we have fears.  I just finished reading an essay on fears written by my sixth grade grandson, Miles.  He did an excellent job and impressed me with his writing and his understanding of how to overcome fears.  He named some of his fears and told how he overcame them.  Immediately after reading the essay, I read this verse.  I hope it helps some of you today.

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.”

~James 5:16a NIV)~

Continue to pray for Mrs. A.J. Redmond who is in Greensburg.  Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher as she continues to be responsible for the care of her aunt.

Mr. George Eddie Lee will be having shoulder surgery this morning in Baton Rouge.  Pray all goes well and recovery is effective and speedy.

Mrs. Lois Bridges continues her recovery from two broken hips.  Pray for Dianne and Patricia as they work to get their mother the best care possible.

Graduation seems to have slipped up on me this year.  Pray for the high school and college graduates who are completing one phase of their life and moving on the the next.  Pray they allow God to guide them in the many decisions they face at this time and in the future.

Mother’s Day  was celebrated in churches yesterday.  FBC, Kentwood had a very meaningful service both in the music and in the message.  I know hearts were touched.

Missions – MFuge is one of the centrifuge camps.  It focuses on missions, an area we really need to encourage our teens in.  Where a camper, a chaperone, or a staff person, each person’s life is changed by the days at MFuge.

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/mfuge?intcmp=fuge-head-nav-mfuge-head-pg-Centrifuge

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Tulip Day”

http://odb.org/

I’m thanking God I have this day and looking forward to what it holds for me.  You do the same.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Scripture – Proverbs 31 – http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+31&version=NIV

 

David saw one of Caroline Cutrer’s family members who shared that she is doing well and how thankful they are to have all of you praying for them.  Let’s keep praying until she is completely clear of cancer for good.

Of all the articles I have read about Mother’s Day this year, this is my favorite.  I hope it touches your heart too.

MOTHER’S DAY: The greatest legacies – http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40285

I’m so thankful my grandchildren have mothers like this!

Have a great Lord’s Day and Mother’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“When he suffered, he made no threats.

Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”

~1 Peter 2:23b LB~

We’ve been praying for Jadon for a while and have seen God work in his young life.  His newest report is that he has been 3 months without seizure medicine and 16 months without seizures.  God has really worked in that young life.

Amber Prine Ragan – God has worked in this life this week.  Pray for the Prine and Ragan families as they take this journey with Amber.

Amber Update: First let me say, God is so good! Prayers have been heard and answered. The pathology results confirmed that it s a grade 2 classification tumor. During surgery they were able to remove about 4 cm of the temporal lobe where the tumor is located (possibly 30% of the tumor was eradicated ). Dr Levine feels that Amber has had this tumor for several years. He believes that it has been very slow growing. We received more good news at our next appointment with the radiologist. He does not recommend radiation treatment due to the classification and slow growth of the tumor. At this point, we could not be more pleased with the reports. Our final appointment was with the neuro-oncologist, Dr De Groot. Amber will go through 12 months of chemotherapy treatment. The treatment will be an oral dose of temodar that she will take for 5 days each month . She will repeat MRIs every 2 months during the treatment period. The goal of the chemotherapy treatment will be to shrink the remaining section of the tumor or to stop it from growing.
We are so pleased with this plan of treatment. Amber will need to return back to MDA after completing her first round of treatment and again in July for an MRI. If all goes well, she will then be able to be supervised by a local neuro-oncologist.

Thank you again for all the support and prayers that you have showered Amber with over the past month. Our prayers have been answered…..
At first, the mother in me did not want to post the image, but Amber insisted! Honestly, I have to agree with her….she kicked butt!
Happy Mother’s Day to all…… I know this Mommy will have a good one!
Love to all….
Kathy (Ree Ree)

 Mrs. Susie Wales has moved into the house between Chris & Kathy and David & me.  Her improvement is amazing!  Thank God for what he has done in this family.

Jones Family – http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Four families – four mothers!  Happy Mother’s Day weekend.
Baptist Press –  BPNews.net
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” – http://odb.org/
Have a great day!
Anna Lee

 

Friday

I unplugged the computer early this morning when the weather go bad.  I know the weather was bad in the whole area, so you can understand why I did that.  Be alert to the weather conditions today and tomorrow.

They were “praising God and having favor with all the people.

And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:47, HCSB~

Chuck Pullium continues to do very well following his knee surgery.  Please continue to pray for him.

Amber Prine Ragan is back at MD Anderson to get a report on her brain tumor biopsy and to meet with an oncologist if that is the next step for her.  Please continue to pray for this young mother and the whole family.

Missions – From Boyd’s facebook page

“During my visit to Kladno, I met a number of new families. Petr told me he lived in England for about six months. He knew a little English and even visited an Evangelical church. When we played a Christian CD on the speaker system, his wife Paula, knew the words and was singing. I asked Petr if he liked going to church. His response, “We need to start a church right here.” Not a bad idea… Amazing, how the Lord works!”

Kladno (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkladno]) is a city in the Central Bohemian Region (Středočeský kraj) of the Czech Republic. It is located 25 km northwest of Prague. Kladno is the largest city of the region and holds a population together with its adjacent suburban areas of more than 110,000 people (70,000 in Kladno proper). The city is part of the Prague metropolitan area.

Missions (From Compassion Net of IMB)

TAJIKS OF TAJIKISTAN – An IMB worker writes, “We recently completed a translation of the movie ‘The Gospel of John’ in Tajik. This is a direct presentation of the Gospel of John into Tajik in movie form. This could be huge in reaching people here! Please pray for us to be bold and intentional in giving out DVDs, and pray for people to have open hearts to hear and understand Truth.”

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Waiting to Cheer” – http://odb.org/

Thanks so much for praying.  I’m sorry you cannot hear all the comments I receive thanking us for praying.  That doesn’t matter though.  You already know the importance of prayer!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

~2 Timothy 1:7, ESV~

Nancy Carruth received a good report yesterday.  She will go back in three months for a check-up to assure everyone that all is still okay.  Thanks for praying for this sweet lady.

Caleb Estay spent the night in the hospital for observation because he was complaining of neck pain.  If a problem is detected, pray the doctors will be able to quickly plan a treatment for him.

Jan Yarborough is having eye surgery today.  Pray all goes well for her.

Ora Lee Wilson’s hand surgery is also today.  Pray all goes well for her too.

Carol New will have a surgery for a device that will hopefully help with the pain in her legs and feet.  Pray for an effective surgery.

J.D. Smith is in North Oaks for tests.  He’s in room 4408.  Give him a call or stick your head in his door.

Mrs. Gaylon (Ruth) Cutrer is scheduled for surgery June 12th.  Pray for her as she prepares for this day.

Terri Garner will also be having some surgery.  Add her name to your prayer list too.

Mrs. Angie Redmond has been moved to the St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Pray she soon is pain-free from her injuries from the most recent fall.

Mrs. Ruby Luke is still in rehab, but hoping to be home soon.  Pray for her as she continues to improvel.

Russ Zachary (from Kirby Varnado via Peggy Alford)

Kirby Varnado just called and asked me to place his son-in-law’s name on the prayer list.  His name is Russ Zachery and he is scheduled to have surgery for a tumor on the brain, tomorrow morning at West Jefferson hospital.  Thanks for helping with this.

Melanie Wales and boys were in an accident yesterday after school.  Thank God their injuries were not serious.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is waiting for some test results.  Pray with her that the results will be good.

Lara’s Gowns for Smiles

http://www.wwltv.com/news/One-thousand-gowns-countless-smiles-202413801.html

Collection of fabric, sewing notions, and donations is ongoing at FBC, Kentwood.  Look for a basket under the stairs to the balcony and under the stairs at the NW corner of the fellowship hall building.

Dru Williams should have completed his fourth flight and be at home with his family.  Pray for a special summer for the Williams family.

Don’t forget that Wednesday, May 15th is the final collection day for Zach’s Lidz for Kidz.  New hats or donations to help purchase new hats will be appreciated by boys and girls who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Centrifuge camps for 2013

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/centrifuge?intcmp=fuge-main-centri-find

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Don’t Worry, Dad’ 

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Your prayers are so important to many people.  Each one appreciates your time and your prayers.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee