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Date Posted: 15:30:39 01/13/03 Mon
Author: Cheri
Subject: Monday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 15:24:33 01/13/03 Mon



THE SAME OLD PRAYER

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Psalm 34:1-8 (NRSV)

I will bless the LORD at all times;
          
his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul

makes its boast in the LORD;
          
let the humble hear and be glad.

O magnify the LORD with me,
          
and let us exalt his name together.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me,
     
and delivered me from all my fears.

Look to him, and be radiant;
     
so your faces shall never be ashamed.

This poor soul cried, and was heard by the LORD,    

and was saved from every trouble.

The angel of the LORD encamps
         
around those who fear him, and delivers them. O taste

and see that the LORD is good;
         
happy are those who take refuge in him.

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If we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have obtained the requests made of him.

- 1 John 5:15 (NRSV)

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THERE are names that have been on my prayer list for decades. My brother's name was one of those; I had been praying for him to return to the Lord. When he died suddenly, it seemed as though my same old prayer had failed him. I was stunned. What had been the purpose in my praying for him? What difference did my faith even make?

Shortly after my brother's death, I heard that his son, my nephew, had been hospitalized for depression. I tried to encourage my nephew by letter, explaining how my relationship with Christ had sustained me through various difficulties in my life. Then, as I continued to write about trusting Jesus, I made up my mind that I was going to trust the promise of First John 5:14-15. When we pray in faith and according to God's will, God always answers. We may not always see or understand the answer, but we can be sure that God does answer.

Recently, my nephew received Christ as his Savior. I believe it had something to do with another "same old prayer," because I have been praying for him ever since his birth.


Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for your Holy Spirit, who comforts us in
times of sorrow, guides us to do your will, and takes our prayers to your throne. Help us to trust that all things are in your hands and that you have left nothing undone. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
When we pray, God hears and answers.

-- Trudy Gard (Maine, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Family members estranged from God
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[> Monday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 15:37:29 01/13/03 Mon



The Lipizzan..



PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS..



Lipizzans are genetically a type of grey. Born dark, black-brown, brown, or mouse-grey, Lipizzans gradually lighten until the white coat for which they are noted is produced somewhere between the ages of 6 and 10. The white hair coat has become dominant in the breed, and only now and then is a black or brown adult produced.


As late as two hundred years ago, black, browns, chestnuts, duns, piebalds, and skewbalds were found in the adult herd. Noted for his sturdy body and proud carriage, the Lipizzan's head is remarkable for its large appealing eyes and small alert ears. The body presents a picture of strength with a crested neck, powerful shoulders, muscular hind quarters, and strong legs with well-defined tendons and joints. Not an exceedingly tall horse, the Lipizzan averages between 14.2 to 15.2 hands.


Tomorrows fact .. SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL


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