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GOOD MORNING CHRISTIAN PATRIOTS!

[Shelayne]

Praying with you for President Bush, his administration, world leaders, our troops serving here and abroad, and most especially those who do not know Christ. May they all have the peace that passes all understanding.

In His precious Name, Amen.

[The Mayor]

December 18, 2007

Frogs And More Frogs

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READ: Psalm 139:1-12

O Lord, You have searched me and known me. —Psalm 139:1

Mary received a ceramic frog for her birthday from a co-worker, and she displayed it on her desk for all to see. Some of her fellow employees began to think she must like frogs, so they started to give her frog items for Christmas, birthdays, and special celebrations. Her office soon became filled with “things frog”—pens, candles, stickie notes, posters, coffee cups.

After Mary left the company, a friend asked her what she did with the frogs. She replied, “Well, I don’t really like frogs, so I gave them all away.”

Others mean well, yet don’t always know us well. They’ll never know us as God does. We are an open book to Him—there is nothing about us that is hidden from Him. Psalm 139 tells us:

• God knows everything we do (v.2). He knows all the activities of our day and every detail of our schedule.

• God knows everything we think (v.2)—the good and the bad, the wholesome, and the impure.

• God knows everywhere we go—“You comprehend my path . . . and are acquainted with all my ways” (v.3).

• God knows everything we say (v.4).

He knows us better than we know ourselves. Isn’t it a comfort to be known so intimately by our Lord—even with all our flaws—and yet be loved so completely!

The blood of atonement fulfills all the law!
Amazement succumbs to the message of grace:
Though God knows our thoughts, every sin, every flaw,
His love bids us hide in His holy embrace.  —Mollon

You’re not just a number computers can trace; Christ knows your need, your name, and your face.

Bible in One Year:   Obadiah; Revelation 9

[wizr]

Amen to ALL posts.

Isaiah 59:11-15

11 ...We look for justice, but find none;
for deliverance, but it is far away.

12 For our offenses are many in Your sight,
and our sins testify against us.

Our offenses are ever with us,and we acknowledge our
iniquities;

13 rebellion and treachery against the Lord, turning our
backs on God, fomenting oppression and revolt, uttering
lies our hearts have conceived.

14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands
at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty
cannot enter.

15 Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns
evil becomes prey.

Dear Lord, bless all who enter here. Help us to prove Your Word is sacred and true. If we have ever needed Your strength, Your wisdom, Your light, it is now.

For evil pervades this land. Let Your face shine upon it. Show us those who would call in Your name. Protect them, Lord, as the reaper confronts evil.

Protect Your leaders and Your warriors from evil as we are cleansed.

May we walk in Your steps, forever.

Amen.

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for President Bush, the Administration and our heroes standing in harm’s way!