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david parker
Sep 8, 2011, 1:37:55 PM9/8/11
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The Power of Praying Together
By Ruth Stafford Peale
I remember going to my husband Norman’s office whenever he needed to talk through something.
“Lord,” he’d say, “we have this problem. Please guide us in the right direction. Make us receptive to Your will. We thank You for Your help.”
Then we’d sit quietly for a while.
We never concentrated on the specific problem or on possible solutions. Instead, we tried to make our minds quiet and open. Sometimes, I’d think of some appropriate phrase from the Bible, like “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength” (Isaiah 30:15) and focus on that.
After a while, one of us would say to the other, “It seems to me this is the way to deal with this.” Or, “I believe we’ve been on the wrong track with this one.” It was uncanny how often the same conviction came to both of us and how often a clear line of action would open up.
If you’re facing a problem or a decision, why not ask a friend or loved one to be your partner in prayer?
Excerpted from the Guideposts Daily Planner.
“Lord,” he’d say, “we have this problem. Please guide us in the right direction. Make us receptive to Your will. We thank You for Your help.”
Then we’d sit quietly for a while.
We never concentrated on the specific problem or on possible solutions. Instead, we tried to make our minds quiet and open. Sometimes, I’d think of some appropriate phrase from the Bible, like “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength” (Isaiah 30:15) and focus on that.
After a while, one of us would say to the other, “It seems to me this is the way to deal with this.” Or, “I believe we’ve been on the wrong track with this one.” It was uncanny how often the same conviction came to both of us and how often a clear line of action would open up.
If you’re facing a problem or a decision, why not ask a friend or loved one to be your partner in prayer?
Excerpted from the Guideposts Daily Planner.
RICHARD MAYES
Sep 8, 2011, 1:48:32 PM9/8/11
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I like this. I want you guys to know I've missed being there. We return from seeing our new, first grandchild Thur, 9/15.
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Wynna
Sep 8, 2011, 4:30:38 PM9/8/11
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Well, we have miss you and will welcome you back (with lots of pictures).
Love to all of you
Love to all of you
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