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Welcome back to our Prayer Group! I hope you all are getting a glimpse of this beautiful sunshine that is pouring through my window this morning! It has been so rainy and dreary here lately, that this sun is such a blessing to see today! I pray that God has showered each of you with peace, health, and joy during these crazy days. I'm so thankful to be able to pray together with each of you. Our prayer focus thus far.... 1. Pray for healing and restoration or our land. (2 Chronicles 7:14-15) 2. Pray earnestly together as believers. (James 5:16-17) (Matthew 18:20) 3. Pray for all people, kings, and leaders. (1 Timothy 2:1-2) (Proverbs 11:14) (Proverbs 15:22) Fear. How often are we led by our fears? How many of us are consumed by fear, right now, during this pandemic? Fear of the unknown, fear of the uncertainty, fear of the what ifs, fear of the virus itself, fear of the consequences of this outbreak. There is an unexhausted list of things to fear at this time. Believe me, I've made a list myself! But, I know I can't live by that fear. The TRUTH is: fear is not of God. And as believers, we are to live trusting Him, not fearing the world around us. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." ~ 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear does not come from God.....at all. It comes from our lack of faith and trust in Him. We must overcome the temptation of fear if we want to live fully in the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that God has given us. Today, I want to encourage you, to NOT fall into the depths of fear. May these Scriptures about fear encourage you to step out in faith and seek strength from God alone. "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." ~ Isaiah 41:10 "So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." ~ Deuteronomy 31:6 "This is my command - be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. " ~ Joshua 1:9 "The Lord is my light and my salvation - so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?" ~ Psalm 27:1 "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you." ~Isaiah 43:2 Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your love, mercy, protection, and provision. Lord, most of us are consumed with fear right now. It has overwhelmed us. Help us, O Lord, to trust You completely. To stand in faith knowing You are in complete control of what goes on in this world. Help us to move forward with Your spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Give us strength, courage, and the power to overcome the temptations of fear. May we stand strong and not be discouraged during these trying times, but know that You are with us, holding us, protecting us, and guiding us through these deep waters. We love you, Lord. In Jesus' precious name, amen. Stand strong, Ladies! God is in control! I am praying for each of you and your families. Joyfully His, Andrea
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