The Prayer Box
Please send me an e-mail with your prayer request and I will post it here. Keep checking back to see who else is asking for special prayers. I will also add you to my own personal prayer list!
Something to think about. . .
Heaven's Entrance Exam
A man dies and goes to heaven. At the pearly gate, he is met by St. Peter who tells him, "Here's how it works. You need 1000 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 1000 points, you get in."
"Okay," the man says. "I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her one, not even in my heart."
"That's wonderful," says St. Peter. "That's worth three points!"
"Three points?" the man says. "Well, I attended church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe and my services."
"Terrific!" says St. Peter. "That's certainly worth a point."
"One point? Well, I started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans."
"Fantastic, that's good for two more points," says St. Peter.
"Two points!" the man cries. "At this rate the only way I'll get into heaven is by the grace of God!"
"Come on in!" St. Peter says.
Author Unknown
Perhaps this story reminds you a little of yourself. It is true that God wants us to be good people, to lead loving and caring lives. But too often, we get so wound up in doing good deeds, that we forget that the key to salvation and eternal life is faith, and faith alone. Good deeds are how we show the world Jesus. We should do good deeds, but be careful that your reason for doing good is the right reason. Living a good life, without faith, will lead nowhere.
Please pray for. . .
Heather, who is expecting twins
Sophia & Olivia, twins born prematurely
AEF 7 deplowed members and their families
Michael, batttling with chronic ear infections
Diane, who is in the process of moving
Elizabeth, who is dealing with the symptoms of aging
Bekah, who is preparing to be a big sister again, and Michael too!
For the members of the international community involved in the G-8 Summit
For all those travelling this summer
Caroline Walsh, grieving the loss of her younger brother
Dawn and Terry, who are planning their wedding
Please send me your prayer requests. I more than willing to omit personal names for privacy reasons and all requesting members will be kept confidential.
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