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prayer central for November 20

11/20/2014

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Finally, here I am again God, 

     Not sure why I’m having such a hard time writing… and even talking to you lately. My quick thank you and request prayers at meals and at night  seem to be lacking.  So much going on but you are always there.  I feel your presence.

    This life that you provide is such a precious gift. Thank you so much for mine and all the valuable people and experiences that you have for all of us in this prayer group. I have been wondering why you chose this path for us.  I sometimes feel like I wish I was returning much more. So glad your patience is much greater  than mine. I do know your timing is not my own.

   Our journey of faith is filled with opportunities, some challenging but most are so inspiring. Help me to recognize the growth and the grace you are providing. Last week Pastor’s sermon dealt with not being able to borrow faith or buy some at the last minute. But that we are able to invest our time and energy and effort to grow our own. We grow out of our clothes but we grow bigger “in” our faith.  Help us to seek the faith that fits our time, energy and efforts that we will be known by our words and works by you and one another. You call us to use the gifts you have given us and to trust you that we are getting this right. WOW, I see the level of trust you have in me. You give me so much as my journey continues.

    Sometimes, this growth can feel a bit scary.  Open our hearts and minds to receive these gifts, knowing they are from you . For all those who have, more will be given and they will have an  abundance: but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. We do know you, Lord and we chose to walk in your ways. We will take that leap of faith, knowing  you  provide. Give us the confidence in our decisions that we will always stay close to you.

     As always, we ask your guidance for the health and welfare of Mt Cross and each of our members and guests. Give us spirit filled individuals as you add to and strengthen our family. Pour down your wisdom on the selection of our new Youth and Family Director. Let our selection team feel your approval as the decision is made. Grace us all with your joy.

     No matter how positive we can feel about change, there are parts that are tough. Be with Pastor Erik and his family as they move to their next adventure. Give them peace in knowing you have set a special place for them. Your plans are full of hope and blessings. As members of Mt Cross, we are sad to see them go but are full of excitement for what you offer them now.

     In Jesus's name.  AMEN

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prayer central

11/4/2014

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Hi Everyone,   So glad you are here! A little background information. I really feel like God has a plan for us. All my life, I have seen doors open and close directing me on a path for my choices. My friend in Tucson introduced me to a Christian Fiction author, Neta Jackson, and God pointed me to her Yada Yada prayer series of books. I want to read my Bible daily and prayer constantly but I don't. These books are about a group of very diverse women who meet at a Women's Bible Conference. They end up in a prayer group and have been my inspiration to this prayer blog.

Dear Father in Heaven,   Blessed be your name. Thank you for having prayer be a part of our day and making sure we know YOU are always including us.  Our stewardship drive has started. You know the health and welfare of our church. You know all of our members personally, past, present and future. Let this be a time of connection... that we will truly met our goal of meeting and talking with each other, even when it is just a moment exchanging the basket that we will feel the touch of another, the smile, the handshake, the word will have meaning.

At Sunday School this week... Oops Faith Journeys, such a defining name, but I am still having lots of trouble using it. Am I old and too set in my ways? I think I'm mostly keeping up with the times and that I can learn and grow and make changes.. God, make me aware of your timing, often different than mine. Help me to know you are always patient with me. You do understand when I don't do something or when it takes longer than I would like. I really could use a helpful "kick in the pants" sometimes. Thank you for all those people that you have put in my life to help with that one! But God, we know that I am mostly alone, even when family and friends are around. Keep me open to know that handling lives does take a community and that church is a part of your plan.


Help me to see the person you see me to be. I want to love the way my dogs do, unconditional. Fill me with joy, sharing and caring. Be humble and know God knows the real you. Help me Lord, that my outside, my thoughts, words and deeds will reflect what You have placed inside of me.  And from one of Jenny's closing scripture prayers: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say rejoice. Let your patient spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let our requests be known to God.

And the peace of God, which passes all understanding shall guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, let our minds dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in Christ, practice these things and the God of peace shall be with you.  AMEN.

Don't forget to VOTE and really look at your time and talent sheet when you fill it out. Give God the opportunity to provide you with some refreshment, not just what you think you can do for your church, but what your church can do for you!! Look forward to the great week you will be having!

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Prayer central for October 31

10/31/2014

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 Oh God! Where have I been and What HAVE I been doing? I guess we have been doing some talking but I have had a very difficult time writing things down. I thought the church chat at Sunday services went well but you already know, a number of people came to me with regret, guilt, feeling bad ..... whatever we call it when we feel like we "should have done something" better, more, sooner.  And here I am saying the same thing about not writing prayers. So obviously, I'm not the only person with some self reflection. I can so easily be consumed with what concerns me. You already know there are alot of us who feel this way. Thank you for still showing us that we are important and all this individual stuff matters to you. Praise God for His generosity. Help us to notice how much understanding we receive, so that we will also be able to give so freely. Jesus did not come into the world to condemn but to save and we have been choosen to be HIS LIGHT for others. 

    It is so amazing that you hear us when we talk to you. Please Lord, Tell us what WE NEED to hear. We want to live your greatest commandment. Open us, that we will Love you with all of our heart, with all of our soul and with all of our mind and that WE WILL Love our neighbors as ourselves. God is always listening. He knows our hearts and our intentions and He knows our weakness. He put each of us in each others lives for HIS purpose. So let us rejoice and be glad for what God has in store for us.

   There is so much going on at Mt Cross, well in the world. Please give safety, fun and the right spiritual covering for us and our kids on Halloween. Elections, What can I say? Also safety, fun and the right spiritual covering for our candidates and voters. Our church budget is up for review and decisions. Church leaders and Pastors  making decisions. The continued investigation for ur new  Children, Youth and Family director is truly a leap of faith as we wait to meet Greg Nov 20 weekend. Seems like safety, fun and spiritual covering goes for everything today. There are also special concerns for our members, family and friends. Thank you Holy Spirit for your intercession when my words won't come. We trust in you Lord and thank you for again taking care of us and our needs.

  In Jesus' name,  AMEN  

Thank you Pastor John and Sheri for getting Prayer Central up on the Prayer Blog on our Mt Cross WEBSITE under Adult Learning. You can now add your comment or own prayer as a reply to share with us all.

See you soon,   Dottie

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Prayer central

10/14/2014

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Hi Everyone,    God is good... and has a sense of humor... or I could just be embarrassing myself.   I got a new iphone but am still learning what to do with it. I flew into NY and been driving south. I am now in S.C. visiting family so I feel like vacation has really started. The last few days I have been writing for the prayer blog but have discovered that I can't send out my emails... but I now can use friends computers again.  So a brief on some of the prayers I have been writing..... Woke up @ 1AM in a motel in VA feeling the need to pray Thurs night. Thank you Lord for providing the Holy Spirit to intercede when I don't know what to pray!  I opened my email and saw Patti's update on the candidates. Thank you Lord for giving our church such devoted volunteers for these interviews and providing the right person to become a new member of our education leadership. We all look so forward to what you have in store for us and him or her. Also Lord, you know who else needs a special prayer tonight. Thank you for giving them the answers, comforting them, protecting and guiding them. And I trust your timing since I'm having trouble sending outgoing email. The people who see this prayer will know you have not forgotten them.   The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves those with a contrite spirit.  I went to a Baptist Church today. We all opened our Bibles for the sermon. The Lord is powerful and present in all places. The words from His mouth will not return empty but will accomplish what God desires and will achieve the purpose for which God has determined. God sends us out in joy and He leads us forth in peace. We are in the hands of Jesus who is enclosed in the hand of God and sealed by the Holy Spirit. AMEN. Can you feel that protection? We are present, in the place we are supposed to be because God has a plan for us, to give us a hope and a future. HE is preparing us for HIS purpose. So be still and know that GOD is GOD. We don't always know if the good we are in will be bad or if the bad we are in will be good so praise GOD anyway. Don't ever grow weary of doing good, perseverance is motivated by God's provision.  

   SO... keep praying and praising God... and absolutely know you are welcome to send in your prayers to Sheri so we can all share... or send to me if you would like to be included in these "all together" prayers. Blessed be HIS name.   

  - Dottie

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    dottie keough

    Dottie is a member at Mount Cross who felt the spirit calling and wants others to join her in prayer for the needs of our church. 

    "I think God has some real plans for growing our prayer lives and I look forward to how this evolves". 

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