PRAYER AND PRAISE
Prayer request policy: If you want the prayer request to be private or just between me and you, please say so in the email. I will pray for those requests. If you don’t mind others praying for the request, then just send the request with no restrictions and I will put it in the devotional for other to pray. We don’t include last names in any of our prayer requests. Thank you.
Please pray for the persons whose last name begins with the letter “M” on your prayer list, which includes your address book, church directory and email list.
Please remember to pray for the Biblical churches and pastors in the STATES OF RHODE ISLAND and COLORADO. (REMEMBER THAT IF YOU KNOW BIBLICAL PASTORS IN THESE STATES TO LET US KNOW THEIR NAMES AND CHURCHES AND WE WILL PRAY FOR THEM).
Please pray for me as I have many aches and pains. Thank you
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Beverly Jacobson writes: Friends, I would appreciate your prayers as I travel to Pittsburgh today to join an event with Students for Life at the University. Please pray I will honor God and that hearts open to truth!
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Linda Huffman writes : I am Oculofacial Plastic Surgery of WNY, P. Emmett Hurley MD, MS. Fingers crossed that once the dr sees Bobs eye they will move his procedure up! It makes absolutely no sense to be here today and his procedure isn’t until July. The tumor on his eye has gotten worse since they did the biopsy on it. 
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Update on our grandchildren: Big things are happening with the Sharpe girls!! Krissy got featured on her ROTC page and found out she got a field training slot this summer! Makayla is taking on leadership and Marketing at Canes!! Kasey has 3 numbers in this weekend’s dance 
show , at school 
She is also prepping for study abroad and a Master’s program !!! I’m just trying to keep up 
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Roberta Stokes writes: Asking for prayers. We are getting an online prayer circle going. My love to everyone who reads this. Let’s pray for each other today because prayers are needed right now. If I don’t see your name, I’ll understand. I ask my family and friends wherever you might be, to kindly post this status for one hour, to whisper a prayer for all of those who have family problems, health struggles, job issues, or worries of any kind and just need to know that someone cares. Do it for all of us, for nobody is immune. I hope to see this on the walls of my family and friends just for moral support. I did it for someone else, and you can, too
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Vincent T Mercer writes: Here’s what mercy really looks like What would you do if you ran into someone who offended, upset, or greatly wronged you? The Pharisees in Jesus’ time taught that it was excessive to forgive someone more than three times. But Jesus’ teachings set a standard for extravagant forgiveness. He emphasized that we should forgive others generously and continuously. The outward expression of forgiveness can look different for everyone, but true forgiveness should offer mercy and compassion to those who hurt us. Forgiveness isn’t easy. Showing compassion to someone who hurt us goes against our natural desire. At times, it can even feel overwhelming, unfair, and impossible. But showing someone undeserved forgiveness and compassion is what mercy is … and it’s what Jesus does for us. God so loved the world that—despite our constant mistakes and continual rejection of His presence—He sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for us. Although we didn’t deserve His forgiveness or love, He offered it to us anyways. And now, anyone who believes in Jesus can receive unlimited mercy and unmerited grace. It’s because God freely offers us mercy that He asks us to show mercy also. The world will tell you to hold onto your hurt and allow it to shape you. But Jesus wants to release you from the pain of your past by changing your heart’s posture toward others. This isn’t easy—it is often an act of continual, painful surrender. But Jesus doesn’t expect us to go through the process of forgiveness alone. He offers to help us if we are willing to trust Him and honor His teachings. Jesus isn’t asking us to do anything that He hasn’t already done for us. And when we offer mercy to someone who has wounded us, we illustrate how God’s forgiveness has impacted us. So is there anyone you can offer mercy and forgiveness to today? Spend some time with God, ask Him to search your heart, and give Him any hurt you’ve been carrying. Be Encouraged! Shalom!
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