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~ THE ROSE OF SHARON ~
THE SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1
ONE NATION UNDER GOD
AND A PEOPLE WITH
THE ABILITY TO PRAY
ONE FOR ANOTHER 
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* * * NOW IS THE TIME * * *
TO TAKE ISSUES TO TASK
We Christians have stood by silent on several issues, like " Prayer in School, " ect. but now are we going to let the un-godly move again and take away our freedom and our boys lives ? God's people must stand firm on His word and believe in the " POWER OF PRAYER, " remember : HEBREWS 13:8 - " Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. "
Please Read : HEBREWS 13: 6-21
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~ LISTED ARE THINGS TO PRAY ABOUT ~
AND WITH YOUR ABILITY TO PRAY ON MATTTERS
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE EVERY SITUATION
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Romans 8:28 - " And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. "
We can do something about the threat of war; both in Iraq, Korea and with the terrorists. In the Old Testament, God's armies were always led by the priests. When the waters parted in the Jordan, it was the priests' feet which first hit the turbulent river. In the New Testament, Christians are also referred to as priests.....all Christians.
We must, therefore, go in first. As the possibility of war approaches with Hussein and Iraq, we are asking the priests to step in first.....ahead of our military. Let us be setting up camp for our soldiers' entrance into the conflict. How ? By prayer from every Christian everywhere.
Let us be sending in " PRAYER MISSILES, " ~ " CRUISE and SCUD PRAYERS " to target the enemy plans. " PATRIOT PRAYERS " to shoot down incoming threats.
We should be praying for two things :
[1] - That the enemy leaders become confused, disoriented, and distrustful of each other; that their entire system of attack fall apart, and
[2] - That in God's wildest ways, these enemies would become aware of His deep love for them and the war Jesus has already fought for them, personally, on the cross.
God had Gideon reduce his army from 32,000 to 300 men. He then equipped them with nothing but trumpets, pitchers, and torches. What an odd combination to fight off a well-armed band of soldiers. When Gideon gave the command, the Bible says the enemy fled crying and turned on each other.....all because God messed with enemy plans.
Prayers were started for this about a month ago. On CNN last weekend a report came out that although Hussein has nothing to
lose, his generals do. Is confusion beginning to develop ? Please pray for God to set the stage for defeat of all those who intend to do harm. When our men and women of uniform arrive on the scene, may they be surprised at how God had camp set up before they ever got there.
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Saturday, February 1, 2003 the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry to the earth's atmosphere. All seven crew members, six Americans and one Israeli, were lost. IN MEMORIAM The members of Columbia's crew were each highly trained and highly respected individuals. Their loss deals a great blow to the Space Shuttle program, though the President pledged today that the program would go on. The members of the crew were : |
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Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson was active in his church and though quiet, his pastor said he was a man of solid faith. Reflecting on the many people who have influenced his life, including teachers and ministers, he commented, " As you look back at your life, there are just a million different things that have happened, just in the right way, to allow you to make your dreams come true. And you know, someone has all that under control. "
ON
TUESDAY THE CREW HAD OBSERVED A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR OTHER NASA
DISASTERS
In a chilling
irony, members of the Columbia crew observed a moment of silence
on Tuesday, January 28 in honor of the lives that had been lost
in both the Apollo One and Challenger missions and all others who
have lost their lives in the quest to explore space. Columbia's
team leader, Rick Husband called the Johnson Space Center on Tuesday
afternoon saying,
"It is today that we remember and honor the crews of Apollo 1 and Challenger. They made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives and service to their country and for all mankind. Their dedication and devotion to the exploration of space was an inspiration to each of us, and still motivates people around the world to achieve great things in service to others. As we orbit the Earth, we will join the entire NASA family for a moment of silence in their memory. Our thoughts and prayers go to their families as well"
--STS-107 commander Rick Husband.
The moment of silence was followed by ringing a bell for each astronaut that has died in the line of duty.
PRESIDENTIAL
RESPONSE
In light of the tragedy, President Bush
requested prayer for the families and loved ones of the shuttle
Columbia's crew.
The
President spoke to the nation this afternoon, offering these words
of gratitude to the brave astronauts who lost their lives:
"My
fellow Americans, this day has brought terrible news and great sadness
to our country. At 9:00 a.m. this morning, Mission Control in Houston
lost contact with our Space Shuttle Columbia. A short time later,
debris was seen falling from the skies above Texas. The Columbia
is lost; there are no survivors.
On board
was a crew of seven: Colonel Rick Husband; Lt. Colonel Michael Anderson;
Commander Laurel Clark; Captain David Brown; Commander William McCool;
Dr. Kalpana Chawla; and Ilan Ramon, a Colonel in the Israeli Air
Force. These men and women assumed great risk in the service to
all humanity.
In an
age when space flight has come to seem almost routine, it is easy
to overlook the dangers of travel by rocket, and the difficulties
of navigating the fierce outer atmosphere of the Earth. These astronauts
knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had
a high and noble purpose in life. Because of their courage and daring
and idealism, we will miss them all the more.
All Americans today are thinking, as well, of the families of these
men and women who have been given this sudden shock and grief. You're
not alone. Our entire nation grieves with you. And those you loved
will always have the respect and gratitude of this country.
The cause in which they died will continue. Mankind is led into
the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and
the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.
In the skies today we saw destruction and tragedy. Yet farther than
we can see there is comfort and hope. In the words of the prophet
Isaiah, 'Lift your eyes and look to the heavens. Who created all
these? He who brings out the starry hosts one by one and calls them
each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not
one of them is missing' (Isaiah 40:25-26).
The same Creator who names the stars also knows the names of the
seven souls we mourn today. The crew of the shuttle Columbia did
not return safely to Earth; yet we can pray that all are safely
home.
May God bless the grieving families, and may God continue to bless
America."
--George W. Bush
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Their Liftoffs Will Go Without A Hitch,
Their Flights Will Be Flawless,
Their Landings Will Be Magnificent.
They Now Are Held In The Master's Embrace.
~ Thanks, Karen Melton For The Thought ~
Oh ! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,
I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high unsurpassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.
In the midst of war where dangers surround,
There's a peaceful calm where safety is found.
The battle may rage - the future unsure…
God's Spirit within gives strength to endure.
Though the path be dark as fierce darts assail,
Stayed upon the Lord, God's people prevail;
Completely secure in Christ evermore…
Such a peaceful calm…In the Midst of War.
" Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee "
( Isa. 26:3 )
Connie - Mar, 2003
Copyright © 2003, Connie C. Bratcher
Let us fight the good fight of faith,
As God’s Spirit leads the way;
Put on the whole armor of God
For protection every day.
Fight for righteousness in the land,
That all people would be free;
Trust God’s powerful, sovereign hand…
For He holds our destiny.
Evil is conquered, not by might,
But by God’s Spirit and prayer;
As we follow the Shepherd’s lead…
He will keep us in His care.
The King of Glory is with us,
In His presence we abide;
When we fight His holy battle…
We’re on the winning side.
Be strong in the Lord and stand firm,
Obeying the Father’s will;
The foe may destroy the body…
But the soul He cannot kill.
Faith is the victory my Friend,
It will set the captive free…
Let us Fight the Good Fight of Faith,
Whatever the cost may be!
" Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life "
( I Tim. 6:12 )
Connie - Mar, 2003
Copyright © 2003, Connie C. Bratcher
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