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"... I say to you, he who believes in Me, ... greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father" (John 14:12).

Prayer does not equip us for greater works—prayer is the greater work. Yet we think of prayer as some commonsense exercise of our higher powers that simply prepares us for God's work. In the teachings of Jesus Christ, prayer is the working of the miracle of redemption in me, which produces the miracle of redemption in others, through the power of God. The way fruit remains firm is through prayer, but remember that it is prayer based on the agony of Christ in redemption, not on my own agony. We must go to God as His child, because only a child gets his prayers answered; a "wise" man does not (see Matthew 11:25).

Prayer is the battle, and it makes no difference where you are. However, God may engineer your circumstances, your duty is to pray. Never allow yourself this thought, "I am of no use where I am," because you certainly cannot be used where you have not yet been placed. Wherever God has placed you and whatever your circumstances, you should pray, continually offering up prayers to Him.

And He promises, "Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do ..." (14:13). Yet we refuse to pray unless it thrills or excites us, which is the most intense form of spiritual selfishness. We must learn to work according to God's direction, and He says to pray. "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" (Matthew 9:38).

There is nothing thrilling about a laboring person's work, but it is the laboring person who makes the ideas of the genius  possible. And it is the laboring saint who makes the ideas of his Master possible.  When you labor at prayer, from God's perspective there are always results.

What an astonishment it will be to see, once the veil is finally lifted, all the souls that have been reaped by you, simply because you have been in the habit of taking your orders from Jesus Christ.

Due to my trip to Virgiinia, I am opening the new Thoughts for the Week today.  I may not be on the computer much before I leave.

Hopefully, you will all understand.

Have a wonderful week.

Hi Pat!
I recieved your email today and thought that I should probably share a praise report with you all!
I had requested prayer for my dad last year some time.
He is doing SO good and I wanted to let you all know that your prayers made a difference!!
He has moved into a new place. A independant living building.
He has his own apartment and can do what he likes, but they have like a resteraunt where
their lunch and dinners are provided and they have assistance in the building for whatever they need help with.
My dad was not able to do some things because of his heart problems.
He is coming ALIVE here!
He is not alone all the time now.
He has started to PAINT again!! Which is a MAJOR sign of LIFE!!
He says that sometimes he can't sleep because he has ideas for paintings in hs head!!!
His apartment now looks like an ART STUDIO!!!
I love it!!
He communicates WAY more and I am relating and talking way more to him, because of our creative spirits!!
I am actually feeling a love for my dad that I never felt before.
I think because we are connecting in something that we both love!!
There are people in the building that are encouraging my dad with his art work.
They have hung like 14 of his paintings in their library and he has priced them all for sale.
This is not like my dad. He rarely sells his work, he just gives it away.
He is charging big bucks too....Amazing!
He is doing SO good!!
He has put a couple of his paintings in a draw to earn money so the building can get a new Karaoke machine.
I believe he is feeling purpose again and being around people has done wonders for him!!
You can't believe HOW MUCH this means to me!!
From wanting to die to THIS!!!
AMAZING!!!!!!
I love God SO much!!!

Here are a couple of pics of dad.
The first one is my dad with his easel on the left, one of his paintings behind him on the wall, art supplies
on the right of him.
And one that is an old pic of my dad sitting beside a painting that he has been working on.

Thank you Pat and anyone else who prayed for my dad!
We are SEEING the FRUIT of that !!!
Much love
Geri-Jean

The second picture...

THANKS AGAIN !!!

 Pat:   Your devotional speaks encouragement.

Samanatha:   Please encourage Terry to seek med. attention as I would guess that it is fear that is holding him back.

Janet:  Thanks
Al:  Thanks for your explanation about Bi-Polar
Pat: Enjoy your time away.
Marilyn:  Do take care of your pets, as I am sure that they love you dearly.

Doug is here today helping his dad put the boat away for the winter,   Doug does have a nasty cold that is on the mend.  Praise God for that.

It has also turned cold but not raining with lots of sun.

Ruth

JudyB when you look in please go to recipes I have bumped up a recipe for your cookbook that you are making.

The only thing that Terry is "afraid" of so far is having a heart cath done.  Well, that and the bill!   He is worried about dying and leaving me and the kids, and the fact that so far the drs he has seen can't seem to find what is wrong with his chest (heart).  In Nov of 2005, he had the shingles and a stomach virus at the same time, and during the worst of the stomach virus the chest problems started.  All I know is that I miss my old Terry, the one who didn't hurt all the time, but I am gratefull that he is still here with us. Praise the Lord!

Back to the bi-polar deal,  my nephew needs Jesus first and foremost, and then I think he wouldn't be bi-polar anymore.  The one who does take his medicine is saved and I think that is why his is not as bad and the other one is.

Bless all who come through this week and pray for us, that we would be in His will.

Have a great trip Pat.

Samantha

Hi everyone.  Just a quick checkin from Independence, Missouri.  We had a safe and pleasant, if long, trip here Wednesday and Thursday.  It has been busy here and I haven't been able to get on my SIL's computer or spend enough time at the library (high-speed) to get to CP to read and post.  I have only read the posting since Pat started the new week so don't know what is going on.

Tomorrow we are headed to Maryville, Missouri to see my sister and BIL.  We will spend tomorrow night in a motel up there and have more time with them before coming back here.

Just wanted to let everyone know we are safe and sound (although that might be stretching it). 

Pat, hope you have a wonderful time in Virginia.

Thanks Larry!  I'm sure going to try to have a wonderful time.

I will try to check in tomorrow between packing the car and going to bed early so that I can get up early.  I plan of pulling out of here at about 4 am Monday.  I have to play the organ tomorrow evening at church though and then home to bed.

I went to my friend Eleanor's house for her little get together birthday party. We had a very nice time and we prayed over her before we all went our separate ways. Now I have set my hair and am ready for bed. I can't wear my CPAP  apparatus with all these rollers in my hair tho'.

I pray you have a nice trip Pt. How long will you be gone.. By the Way it is so nice to have you posting again and often too. 

Good Night.

Hi All

Have sold a pup and there are 2 to go.  I will be investing in a laptop with some of the money, my computer is dying a very slow death but soon it will crash completely.

Pat AMEN to the devotional.  I am printing it out to read closer with my Bible. 

John got home about 7:30 with supper from Heather.  We had a power outage and didn't manage to get supper made for some strange reason the stove wouldn't work!  LOL  Heather sure blessed us with shepherds pie.

The weather is warm and we still go out with just shirt sleeves.  We only need jackets when it is raining.  This is so unusual for the time of year.  The weather reports that tomorrows weather will be 20*C which is about 68*F.  This is the warmest autumn in years.

I am off, I want to get a reasonable sleep tonight, and then the Lord's house tomorrow.

I am remembering each need, so rest in the Lord.

JudyB

Marilyn, I'll be gone a week.  I was planning on 10 days but my friend has some things planned for the last three days so I'll be coming home next Monday but won't get home till midnight-ish I expect.

So, I'll be on here Tuesday...unless I get on a computer while I'm away.

Pat how long does it take you to drive from Guelph to Virginia?

Judy did you get the recipe?

About 9 hours, Marilyn.

That's to Washington, DC area.


I think Judy posted in the recipes.

Thanks Pat I did see that Judy posted in a couple of places in recipes for those that I had posted, It just wasn't the one I bumped up for her.

I am ready for church and so looking forward to celebrating our Lord. Our pastor is doing a series on the Everlasting Word of God it is to be 7 weeks long.

It is only 38°F here this morning brrrr. I think I need to invest in a dehumidifier to keep the mildew and mold from growing. It hasn't started yet but I have noticed  my wash cloths  have a slight odor to them after only being used once. I am going to put a bucket with vinegar water in my shower and place the wash cloths in that after each use.  Use a clean one every time. Good thing I have lots of them.

OK I see I am rambling again. I will let you go. now.

Later.

Hellooooooooooo...
Has ANYONE seen my note from YESTERDAY !!!!!

Quote from: AwakenedHeart on October 20, 2007, 03:17:54 PM
Hi Pat!
I recieved your email today and thought that I should probably share a praise report with you all!
I had requested prayer for my dad last year some time.
He is doing SO good and I wanted to let you all know that your prayers made a difference!!
He has moved into a new place. A independant living building.
He has his own apartment and can do what he likes, but they have like a resteraunt where
their lunch and dinners are provided and they have assistance in the building for whatever they need help with.
My dad was not able to do some things because of his heart problems.
He is coming ALIVE here!
He is not alone all the time now.
He has started to PAINT again!! Which is a MAJOR sign of LIFE!!
He says that sometimes he can't sleep because he has ideas for paintings in hs head!!!
His apartment now looks like an ART STUDIO!!!
I love it!!
He communicates WAY more and I am relating and talking way more to him, because of our creative spirits!!
I am actually feeling a love for my dad that I never felt before.
I think because we are connecting in something that we both love!!
There are people in the building that are encouraging my dad with his art work.
They have hung like 14 of his paintings in their library and he has priced them all for sale.
This is not like my dad. He rarely sells his work, he just gives it away.
He is charging big bucks too....Amazing!
He is doing SO good!!
He has put a couple of his paintings in a draw to earn money so the building can get a new Karaoke machine.
I believe he is feeling purpose again and being around people has done wonders for him!!
You can't believe HOW MUCH this means to me!!
From wanting to die to THIS!!!
AMAZING!!!!!!
I love God SO much!!!

Here are a couple of pics of dad.
The first one is my dad with his easel on the left, one of his paintings behind him on the wall, art supplies
on the right of him.
And one that is an old pic of my dad sitting beside a painting that he has been working on.

Thank you Pat and anyone else who prayed for my dad!
We are SEEING the FRUIT of that !!!
Much love
Geri-Jean

Just in and am so happy to see your post Geri-Jean!  Thanks for telling us about your father.  I have him on my list and have been praying since Matt first told me about it.

I'm so happy that he's coming along and this is just wonderful.

We'll continue praying and I'm so glad you also included the photos of him.

I have to play the organ at church tonight and then I'll get home and go right to bed so that I can get up early to drive to Virginia in the morning.  I hope to pull out of here at 4 to 5 pm.  I have the car gassed up and all is ready.

I'll be away for maybe 10 days but not sure yet.  Maybe just a week.

Where are the photos and where was that post that I missed it.?

Awesome worship this morning I get so blessed when using my Glory Ring, The Lord is giving me the dance steps and movements of the ring to use for HIS glory.  I sang and danced before the Lord with so much joy. I know some of you do not believe in this and may even think it is satanic (as one woman at my church suggested), It is a ministry.

Miriam and the women danced before the Lord with tamborines. David danced before the Lord. The word tells us to be Joyful and to Rejoice in the Lord. The Jews dance in their synagogues. Have you ever seen a Jewish celebration?

Later.

Again we have a beautiful sunny day  short sleeves & shorts for some.

Marilyn:  The dancing is not for all of us but it is what you believe so that counts for the glory of God.
A good number of churches are turning modern and I find that very difficult for worship - reaching the people is what counts.

Larry:  It is good to see you are back home.
Pat:  Take water to drink as you travel and the time will fly. My MIL advised me to drink water not something sweet it turned out to be so much better.

Off to enjoy the rest of the day.    Ruth

Pat Havve a great trip, take your camera, and take lots of pictures.  I've never been to tha t part of the country so I can't wait to hear about your trip.

The grands have been with us since last night.  We had a great afternoon in the bush.  We took the tractor and trailler so mom could go with us.  I made several trips to serve washroom breaks and drinks.  The dogs ran both ways about five trips worth.  Yes we were out there a long time.  The weather was beautiful, up over 70*F and a wonderful breeze blowing.  The sun shone through the yellow leaves and gave a wonderful glow.  When we got home the dogs collapsed.  Our old man and old lady are sore, very sore.  Dexter complained whenever he had to move and Cimi was too sore to get on my knee.  Everyone else is fine and feeling energised from being out in the fresh air.

Marilyn not sure which recipe you mean.


Geri-Jean, yes I read your news, I am praising and praying!

John leaves for New Liskerd tomorrow morning at 4:30.  From there we don't know where he in going.  He is heading to bed soon aas am I

HAve a good night everyone
Love JudyB

I am back home!!!  Wonderful three days.  Ivalou and I went to Shipshewana, Indiana...an Amish/Mennonite community.  I have never seen so many buggies anywhere.  We went in this restaurant to eat and I think 95% of the people there were Amish men.  Probably 75-100 men.  We shopped in several shops and went to a museum that was about Amish, Mennonite and Hutterites.  I had never heard of Hutterites before.  I only took one photo and that was in a shop.  It was a yellow-gold Christmas tree with John Deere ornaments!!!  I couldn't believe what I was seeing! 

Then yesterday we went to Middlebury, Indiana.  We had lunch at the same Amish restaurant that Walter and Nancy and I used to stop in on our way to Grand Rapids, Michigan.  We were going to Nappannee, Indiana, but sadly, the night before a tornado went through that town and about wiped it out.  We decided we didn't need to get in the way of them cleaning up.  So sad and so many homes destroyed. 

Today we went to Fair Oaks Farm in Fair Oaks, Indiana.  30,000 dairy cows where they say you have a dairy good time!  There is a learning building where kids, and adults, too, learn about cows.  We saw a 3-D movie and had to wear 3-D glasses...got squirted in the face with milk right from the cows teat!!  Then we boarded a bus that took us to the barns.  Cows are immune to diseases from the air but not from humans so we weren't allows to get out and touch the cows.  The bus went right down the middle of the barns.  So many black and white cows!  Then we went in this one building where they did let us go up the stairs and watched the cows being milked on a carousel.  The cow steps on the carousel one at a time...it holds 72 cows....  The cows udder and teats are sanitized and wiped clean with paper towel.  Then the milkers are put on the teats.  The milker is electronic and measures the amount of milk for the cow.  When the milk stops flowing then the milker drops off the teats.  About that time, the cow is where it can back up and leave the carousel.  So in 8 minutes the cow is milked and they are milked three times a day!  And they are all so contented, they are chewing their cud the whole time!!

After that we had lunch back at the Cheese Shop.  Then we went to the birthing barn.  There were stairs and bleachers for people to sit on and watch the two stalls where two cows were in labor.  Glass fronts on the stalls.  One cow was having her first calf and was having a hard time.  A girl put on plastic long gloves and turned the calf.  Still no birth.  So she and another girl put straps on the calf and 'pulled' the calf until it was born.  A beautiful sight.  I cried.  Then the other cow must have had a false labor.  They removed her and brought in another cow.  She had a calf in 15 minutes.  So I saw two calves being born today.  They have 6-7 births a day in the birthing barn and 75-90 births a day on the farm!!!  The girls they keep and in two years they give birth by artificial insemination.  They boys they sell.  They said if they could milk boys, they would keep them!! 

Great experience!  Loved out little mini-vacation!! 

Have a great trip, Pat!!

Etta Sue, sounds like a good time!  Thanks for the interesting report!

Geri-Jean, what a blessing for your Dad to be doing so good!  I know how it is to have so many painting ideas swirling in my brain that I can't sleep.  God bless you both.

Pat, have a great trip, we will miss you.

Ruth, good to see you in here again.  And...you're welcome.

Judy, I think it is probably cooler down here in Kansas than way up there in Canada!

Larry, enjoy your trip, thanks for checking in, always good to see your posts.

Darrel is preparing for a colonoscopy tomorrow (fun, fun---NOT)

I have 75 baby shower invitations all ready to go into the mail in the morning!  Whew.

Did anyone else watch the Republican presidential debates tonight?

If I haven't addressed you, just chalk it up to a senior moment, and please forgive me.

Janet I am not sure whether this is to be considered our Indian Summer or not, Our weather has been wet, but I wouldn't call it really cold.  Usually it gets much colder than it has been before Indian Summer.

John is asleep and I am the one concerned that he wake up in time to make the trip.  It is not that far, but the issue gets complicated when there is a scheduled delivery. 

I am so excited.  I have bought a new laptop computer.  I am using puppy money so it won't come out of the budget.  I haven't had a new computer for years, just rebuilds.  They have worked fine, but it will be so nice to get a new one.  I will get the necessary repairs done to this one so that the girls can work on it.  I need to find out as well how to place the parental controls on it.

Well I have to run, be back tomorrow.
Love to all
JudyB

Good morning!  Is it always great to sleep in your own bed after a few nights away.  I slept really good. 

Bright and sunny in Indiana...a little windy but nice.  After lunch I will mow the grass and cut up the leaves with the mower. 

I have already been to Kaye Don's and got my mail and papers.  Ivalou came in while we were talking so I have seen her also.  Great to have family next door. 

I'm thinking of our Mieka, because of the wildfires in Malibu.  I know her home is there, and wonder if it is one of the ones burned or endangered.  I don't know where Mieka is just now, in California or in Tibet.  But I do know how much she loves her home in California.

Darrel's doctor was in New York, then got stranded in Kansas City, so his procedure was postponed twice.  Now it is set for 12:30.  He sure is getting hungry, and his elbow hurts because he cannot have any aspirin.  We will both be greatly relieved to have it over with.

I started my exercise routine again this morning, but didn't get to do the treadmill, as someone was on it the entire time I was there. 

Good Morning, The morning started out terrific, but for for the last 45minutes I have been trying to get through to  the place to sign up for the HEAP program with the local as and Electric company. hey only accepts calls on Monday beginning at 9 am. and only take so many calls. Drat I cannot get through and I have to go to work. After work out to Gilbert's in Blue Lake to help them with something.

Etta Sue your trip sounds marvelous! 

Marilyn, sorry you couldn't get through.  Try again tomorrow,and see if you can get through at opening time.  That might get you through.

Janet I have been thinking of Meika as well.  has anyone heard from her?

The girls are just about ready for cadets.  I got my study for tonights small group done during piano lessons.  So we are just about ready to roll.

I will say Bye for now and God Bless

Judy like I said above

QuoteThey only accepts calls on Monday beginning at 9 am., and only take so many calls.

I will have to try agin next week. All I want to know form them are they renewing my application for this year or do I have to fill out a new one.

After working two hours and going to Gilbert's I cam home had soemlunch and took off again to go help my friend Maureen get her laptop and the power point presentation set up for tonight's Xocai meeting. Tomorow after work I am going to her place to organize her office.

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Etta Sue:   Thanks for sharing your trip to the farm.

Janet:  Darrel will be so thankful when the procedure is over and done.

Judy: Indian summer comes after a frost and according to the radio that has not happened yet, at least down here.

I had a Dr's apointment so feeling happy like the day I took the after off, what a wonderful feeling.
It was just a few minutes ago that Mel and I put a tarp over some of our outdoor furnishing making us a little closer to the cold snowy days ahead.    Time to call it a night .      Ruth