From NIV Women's Devotional Bible...
An Important Power - Read 1 Timothy 2:1-8
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone (1 Timothy 2:1)
Prayer is such an important power. In the concentration camp, seven hundred of us lived in a room built for two hundred people. We were all dirty, nervous and tense. One day a horrible fight broke out amongst the prisoners. Betsie began to pray aloud. It was as if a storm laid down, until at last all was quiet. Then Betsie said, "Thank you, Father." A tired old woman was used by the Lord to save the situation for seven hundred fellow prisoners through her prayers.
There may be days of darkness and distress,
When sin has power to tempt, and care to press.
Yet in the darkest day I will not fear,
For 'midst the shadows, You will still be near.
Thank you, Lord Jesus.
- Corrie ten Boom
From Beside the Still Waters...
Heavenward Prayer
O God, we fear our prayers are small; Our faith is weak and spirits fall.
We see the war and battles fought, And fail to live as you have taught.
Forgive our foolish human ways; Increase our faith in these last days.
Please help us in our every need; And fill us with Yourself indeed.
Remind us each in every minute, And every place - that You are in it.
Encourage, strengthen, bolster, guide, Along with us walk side by side.
When you are finished with us here; We've followed Your instructions clear,
Then take us home where nothing e'er, Can interrupt our heavenward prayer.
- Harold R Troyer
I like to see that nice, quiet river. :)
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