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The Best Way to Pray

Beth — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:12:56 +0000

Three pastors were talking about prayer as they walked down a dusty road; each had his own opinion of the best way to pray.

One pastor, who was young and not too long out of seminary, said, “I have been taught to approach the throne of God as a young child approaches his loving Father – eyes open and looking up, arms reaching out in love.”

The second pastor was a few years older, and had already led several churches. He said, “Well, I always believed it best to approach God as a humble servant approaching a mighty King: eyes down, on my knees, recognizing that He holds my life in His hands.”

The third pastor, who was much older than the other two, had served several churches. He smiled as he walked a few more steps; the two other men looked at him. He turned to look at them, and said, “I don’t know about you two, but the best praying I ever did was hanging upside down in a well.”

I believe there’s a sermon in there somewhere.

Time sure flies!

Beth — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:01:00 +0000

I haven’t been online much lately – so many things going on. Some ongoing situations here at home have been keeping us busy, both on our knees praying, and talking with others in the situation to get things taken care of.
I’ll be having outpatient surgery on Thursday, so it will be another day or two after that before I feel like posting again- your prayers are appreciated!

Injured Police Officer Dies

Beth — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:36:00 +0000

About ten days ago, a Montgomery police officer was injured in a wreck; his car was struck by another vehicle and pushed against a light pole. His car hit the pole hard enough to wrap around it. Then on last night’s news, they announced that the officer had died.
His mother did a very short interview, and said that she wanted the family of the other driver to know that her family loved them, and was praying for them all and held no hard feelings towards any of them.
Can you imagine having the ability to do this, so quickly after losing a family member? It can only be the grace of God helping them through this.
My prayers go out to both families.

http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=9730565