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			<title>A Prophecy -</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:46:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I saw in the Spirit very Strong Angels being sent into many cities across our Nation. I sensed they were coming in response to corporate prayer for America. I saw them setting up camp round about churches. 
These Angels were lighting "Spiritual Camp Fires" that I sensed were destined to burn out of control catching churches on fire. "Holy Fire" would start consuming whole churches, burning up their "wood, hay and stubble."
GOD was answering our cries to spare our nation. 
I heard a Strong Angel:
"The answer for this nation is not in the White House but in MY HOUSE!" saith the Lord.' 
"And now is the time that MY HOUSE must become WHITE! When MY HOUSE BECOMES WHITE (pure and clean) then you will be the rudder that turns this Nation back on course to Me. 
 
As this Holy Fire kept burning inside of these churches, I heard a shift in our prayers. Cries of personal repentance took pre-eminence above all. 
Revelation had dawned on us that we could no longer stand before our enemies while harboring our own "deadly sins" that threatened to destroy us more than any terrorist could. 
The Fear of the Lord - was replacing the fear of terrorism in God's people. As these fires continued to burn, all that seemed visible was an alter with burnt sacrifices - 
- you and I laid upon it.
Angels came to proclaim the birth of Yeshua *Jesus* long ago. I believe Heavenly Hosts are being sent again this Christmas to minister to bring forth the "Spiritual" birth of Christ in us - the hope of Glory - to our Nation and the World.
 
Author: Bill Yount]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I saw in the Spirit very Strong Angels being sent into many cities across our Nation. I sensed they were coming in response to corporate prayer for America. I saw them setting up camp round about churches. <br />
These Angels were lighting &quot;Spiritual Camp Fires&quot; that I sensed were destined to burn out of control catching churches on fire. &quot;Holy Fire&quot; would start consuming whole churches, burning up their &quot;wood, hay and stubble.&quot;<br />
GOD was answering our cries to spare our nation. <br />
I heard a Strong Angel:<br />
&quot;The answer for this nation is not in the White House but in MY HOUSE!&quot; saith the Lord.' <br />
&quot;And now is the time that MY HOUSE must become WHITE! When MY HOUSE BECOMES WHITE (pure and clean) then you will be the rudder that turns this Nation back on course to Me. <br />
 <br />
As this Holy Fire kept burning inside of these churches, I heard a shift in our prayers. Cries of personal repentance took pre-eminence above all. <br />
Revelation had dawned on us that we could no longer stand before our enemies while harboring our own &quot;deadly sins&quot; that threatened to destroy us more than any terrorist could. <br />
The Fear of the Lord - was replacing the fear of terrorism in God's people. As these fires continued to burn, all that seemed visible was an alter with burnt sacrifices - <br />
- you and I laid upon it.<br />
Angels came to proclaim the birth of Yeshua *Jesus* long ago. I believe Heavenly Hosts are being sent again this Christmas to minister to bring forth the &quot;Spiritual&quot; birth of Christ in us - the hope of Glory - to our Nation and the World.<br />
 <br />
Author: Bill Yount</div>

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			<title>Please pray for my marriage</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Please pray that my husband of 12 1/2 years is able to rebuke the devil and return home to me.  Please pray to keep him safe and out of trouble.  I love him so much and just want him back home.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Please pray that my husband of 12 1/2 years is able to rebuke the devil and return home to me.  Please pray to keep him safe and out of trouble.  I love him so much and just want him back home.</div>

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			<title>The Way Of Cain</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:49:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[[B]"By faith Abel offered unto GOD a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, GOD testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh." (Hebrews 11:4)[/B]
 
[B]Cain's offering in the sight of the LORD was considered evil. The Greek word, [I][U]poneros,[/U][/I] translated evil, as describing the works of Cain, means "[I]evil morally and spiritually, delighting in mischief and perverseness and originating from the author of evil, mischief and  malicious behavior, Satan." [/I][/B]
 
[B]Cain was inspired by Satan and from all appearances his offering was something 'self-seeking'  than to truely worship GOD in faith.  [/B][B]If one compares the offering of Cain with that of Abel, Cain's offering wasn't offered in faith, while Abel's was. Abel's offering was called a more excellent sacrifice and was offered in that precious faith that Cain lacked. Abel's offering can be defined as a sacrifice superior by reason of an inward worth, and not emphatic upon the beauty of the form but the purity of the heart offering the sacrifice. Cain lacked that pure heart and evidently was quite jealous of Abel, even competitive with him in his heart.[/B]
 
[B]In murdering his brother, Cain unveiled the hatred for his brother and his lack of relationship with GOD. The scriptures repeatedly expose the wicked pattern and developement of Satan in his devices to kill, steal, and destroy GOD's creation through the hands of deceived men and women. [/B]
 
[B]Jude 1:1-3 warns the believer of individuals who will arise in the last days; ungodly men, men without a fear 0f GOD, abusing His grace, and given to excess in all areas of life. Their manners will bring a curse on all who follow them. The verses indicate that one of the reasons for their sinful behavior is that they have gone the way of Cain. [/B]
 
[B]Therefore may we pray that the issue of the pure heart and the leading of the Holy Spirit would become the central focus of every believer and the church leadership, and musicians, and singers regarding praise and worship.  May GOD restore the foundations of our souls with proper heart attitudes to simply see the error of the way of Cain and make room for the genuine worship and praise for which GOD seeks. Amen and Amen[/B]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>&quot;By faith Abel offered unto GOD a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, GOD testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.&quot; (Hebrews 11:4)</b><br />
 <br />
<b>Cain's offering in the sight of the LORD was considered evil. The Greek word, <i><u>poneros,</u></i> translated evil, as describing the works of Cain, means &quot;<i>evil morally and spiritually, delighting in mischief and perverseness and originating from the author of evil, mischief and  malicious behavior, Satan.&quot; </i></b><br />
 <br />
<b>Cain was inspired by Satan and from all appearances his offering was something 'self-seeking'  than to truely worship GOD in faith.  </b><b>If one compares the offering of Cain with that of Abel, Cain's offering wasn't offered in faith, while Abel's was. Abel's offering was called a more excellent sacrifice and was offered in that precious faith that Cain lacked. Abel's offering can be defined as a sacrifice superior by reason of an inward worth, and not emphatic upon the beauty of the form but the purity of the heart offering the sacrifice. Cain lacked that pure heart and evidently was quite jealous of Abel, even competitive with him in his heart.</b><br />
 <br />
<b>In murdering his brother, Cain unveiled the hatred for his brother and his lack of relationship with GOD. The scriptures repeatedly expose the wicked pattern and developement of Satan in his devices to kill, steal, and destroy GOD's creation through the hands of deceived men and women. </b><br />
 <br />
<b>Jude 1:1-3 warns the believer of individuals who will arise in the last days; ungodly men, men without a fear 0f GOD, abusing His grace, and given to excess in all areas of life. Their manners will bring a curse on all who follow them. The verses indicate that one of the reasons for their sinful behavior is that they have gone the way of Cain. </b><br />
 <br />
<b>Therefore may we pray that the issue of the pure heart and the leading of the Holy Spirit would become the central focus of every believer and the church leadership, and musicians, and singers regarding praise and worship.  May GOD restore the foundations of our souls with proper heart attitudes to simply see the error of the way of Cain and make room for the genuine worship and praise for which GOD seeks. Amen and Amen</b></div>

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			<title>Out Of The Mouth Of Serpants</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:53:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA["[B]And the serpant poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, so that he might cause her [/B][I][the church][/I][B] to be swept away with the flood." [/B][I](Revelations 12:15)[/I]
 
[B][U]'[I]Water' in this context, symbolizes "words".[/I][/U][/B]
 
[B][I][U](the serpant poured "words" like a river out of his mouth after GOD's people, His church, so that he might cause them to be swept away with the flood of his words.)[/U][/I][/B] 
 
[B][I]All spiritual warfare is waged over one essential question. Who will control 'Reality' on earth; Heaven or Hell?[/I][/B]
 
[B][I]We must not forget that satan's world can and does surround and blankets the consciousness of mankind. This realm is known as the 'high places'  [/I][/B]
[B][I](Ephesians 6:12)[/I][/B]
 
[B][I]Satan works to corrupt and control the minds of people through illusions built from mankind's carnal desires and fears. The power of the lie can be much more than speaking of falsehoods - nor is it that this world is an illusion. One most powerful lie of the enemy is when men believe that this world, as it is, is the only world we live in. The truth is, of course, that GOD is establishing His Kingdom, and ultimately every other reality will submit to and be ruled by that Kingdom! (Hebrews 12:26-28; Revelations 11:15)[/I][/B]
 
[B][I]The weapon GOD has given us to combat the lies of the enemy is the Word of the Living GOD, which the scriptures refer to as the "[U]sword of the Spirit" (Ephesians 6:17)[/U][/I][/B]
[B]Yeshua said His Words "[U]are spirit and are life" (John 6:63)[/U] Which is to say that the substance, or meaning, in Christ's words represents an actual reality: the Living Spirit of the Kingdom of GOD.[/B]
[B][/B] 
[B][/B] 
[B][I][U]"[/U][/I]Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpants and scorpians, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall injure you." [/B][I](Luke 10:19)[/I]
 
[B][I][U]To be successful in battle, we must Know the Word of GOD. If we are being used in the ministry of deliverance - or if you are in need of deliverance - It is not wise to engage in any kind of spiritual warfare without knowing the Word of GOD.[/U][/I][/B]
[B][/B] 
[B]"For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through GOD to the pulling down of strongholds. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of Christ" [/B][I](2Corinthians 10:4-5).[/I]
 
[B]"And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them." [/B][I](Ephesians 5:8-13).[/I]
 
[B][I][U]When you expose and confess your sins, they no longer are in darkness (secrecy). When light is turned on in a dark room, darkness becomes light. So also, when you bring your sins out of darkness and expose them to light, they vanish in GOD's forgiveness;  they become light.[/U][/I][/B]
[B][/B] 
[B]"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness[/B][I]." [/I]
[I](1 John 1:9) [/I]
 
[B]"But thanks be to GOD, who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place." [/B][I](2Corinthians 2:14)[/I]
 
[B][I][U]There is victory, right here, right now, because Christ in you. [/U][/I][/B]
[B][/B] 
[B]"For GOD has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind" [/B][I](2Timothy 1:7)[/I]
 
[B][I][U]Do not fear satan's threats. Always remember, the devil is "a liar and the truth is not in him."[/U][/I][/B]
[B][/B] 
[B]"...through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives." [/B][I](Hebrews 2:14-15).[/I]
 
[B][I][U]Satan may try to make you believe he has power over you, but Yeshua (Jesus) says that Satan has been "rendered powerless" in our lives. Use the Name of Yeshua (Jesus) and the Word of GOD to break the power of satan's lies.[/U][/I][/B]
[B][/B] 
[B]"And we know that GOD causes all things to work together for good to those who love GOD, to those who are called according to His purpose" [/B][I](Romans8:28-29)[/I]
 
[I]Alleluia! :)[/I]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>&quot;<b>And the serpant poured water like a river out of his mouth after the woman, so that he might cause her </b><i>[the church]</i><b> to be swept away with the flood.&quot; </b><i>(Revelations 12:15)</i><br />
 <br />
<b><u>'<i>Water' in this context, symbolizes &quot;words&quot;.</i></u></b><br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>(the serpant poured &quot;words&quot; like a river out of his mouth after GOD's people, His church, so that he might cause them to be swept away with the flood of his words.)</u></i></b> <br />
 <br />
<b><i>All spiritual warfare is waged over one essential question. Who will control 'Reality' on earth; Heaven or Hell?</i></b><br />
 <br />
<b><i>We must not forget that satan's world can and does surround and blankets the consciousness of mankind. This realm is known as the 'high places'  </i></b><br />
<b><i>(Ephesians 6:12)</i></b><br />
 <br />
<b><i>Satan works to corrupt and control the minds of people through illusions built from mankind's carnal desires and fears. The power of the lie can be much more than speaking of falsehoods - nor is it that this world is an illusion. One most powerful lie of the enemy is when men believe that this world, as it is, is the only world we live in. The truth is, of course, that GOD is establishing His Kingdom, and ultimately every other reality will submit to and be ruled by that Kingdom! (Hebrews 12:26-28; Revelations 11:15)</i></b><br />
 <br />
<b><i>The weapon GOD has given us to combat the lies of the enemy is the Word of the Living GOD, which the scriptures refer to as the &quot;<u>sword of the Spirit&quot; (Ephesians 6:17)</u></i></b><br />
<b>Yeshua said His Words &quot;<u>are spirit and are life&quot; (John 6:63)</u> Which is to say that the substance, or meaning, in Christ's words represents an actual reality: the Living Spirit of the Kingdom of GOD.</b><br />
 <br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>&quot;</u></i>Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpants and scorpians, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall injure you.&quot; </b><i>(Luke 10:19)</i><br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>To be successful in battle, we must Know the Word of GOD. If we are being used in the ministry of deliverance - or if you are in need of deliverance - It is not wise to engage in any kind of spiritual warfare without knowing the Word of GOD.</u></i></b><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through GOD to the pulling down of strongholds. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of Christ&quot; </b><i>(2Corinthians 10:4-5).</i><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them.&quot; </b><i>(Ephesians 5:8-13).</i><br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>When you expose and confess your sins, they no longer are in darkness (secrecy). When light is turned on in a dark room, darkness becomes light. So also, when you bring your sins out of darkness and expose them to light, they vanish in GOD's forgiveness;  they become light.</u></i></b><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness</b><i>.&quot; </i><br />
<i>(1 John 1:9) </i><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;But thanks be to GOD, who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.&quot; </b><i>(2Corinthians 2:14)</i><br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>There is victory, right here, right now, because Christ in you. </u></i></b><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;For GOD has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind&quot; </b><i>(2Timothy 1:7)</i><br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>Do not fear satan's threats. Always remember, the devil is &quot;a liar and the truth is not in him.&quot;</u></i></b><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;...through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.&quot; </b><i>(Hebrews 2:14-15).</i><br />
 <br />
<b><i><u>Satan may try to make you believe he has power over you, but Yeshua (Jesus) says that Satan has been &quot;rendered powerless&quot; in our lives. Use the Name of Yeshua (Jesus) and the Word of GOD to break the power of satan's lies.</u></i></b><br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;And we know that GOD causes all things to work together for good to those who love GOD, to those who are called according to His purpose&quot; </b><i>(Romans8:28-29)</i><br />
 <br />
<i>Alleluia! :)</i></div>

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			<title>The Blessings of the Psalm 23</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:34:19 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Psalm 23

 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 

The Lord is the Good Shepherd who watches over us all. He Provides us with all we need to go through life. And because He provides all we have, we have no need to Want for anything. God has promised to provide our Needs and not our Wants!!
 
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

The Lord gives me the best pastures (food) to feed on and to rest on. He provides me also with the best of streams to provide me with calm drinking water.
 
 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 

The Lord gives me a renewness of my life with Him by teaching me the paths of His Righteousness for His Glory and Honor.

 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
 
Even when Difficulty and Trouble comes toward me and I am threat with my Life I will not let Fear of this Evil coming against me. God has assured me that He will be beside me to Protect me and comfort me.

 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Even when the enemy seems to be all around us, God is still there to provide us with a table spread fit for a king. The Lord will anoint us with His oil on our heads to protect us from our enemies. The Blessings of God will overflow and spill over. 

 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Because of our Faithfulness to God, His Goodness and Mercy will follow us forever and ever. We have the assurity to know that we will dwell with God all the days of our lives and He will provide us with a mansion  with him in Heaven forever and ever. 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Psalm 23<br />
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 1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. <br />
<br />
The Lord is the Good Shepherd who watches over us all. He Provides us with all we need to go through life. And because He provides all we have, we have no need to Want for anything. God has promised to provide our Needs and not our Wants!!<br />
 <br />
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.<br />
<br />
The Lord gives me the best pastures (food) to feed on and to rest on. He provides me also with the best of streams to provide me with calm drinking water.<br />
 <br />
 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. <br />
<br />
The Lord gives me a renewness of my life with Him by teaching me the paths of His Righteousness for His Glory and Honor.<br />
<br />
 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.<br />
 <br />
Even when Difficulty and Trouble comes toward me and I am threat with my Life I will not let Fear of this Evil coming against me. God has assured me that He will be beside me to Protect me and comfort me.<br />
<br />
 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<br />
<br />
Even when the enemy seems to be all around us, God is still there to provide us with a table spread fit for a king. The Lord will anoint us with His oil on our heads to protect us from our enemies. The Blessings of God will overflow and spill over. <br />
<br />
 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.<br />
<br />
Because of our Faithfulness to God, His Goodness and Mercy will follow us forever and ever. We have the assurity to know that we will dwell with God all the days of our lives and He will provide us with a mansion  with him in Heaven forever and ever. <br />
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			<title>Praise God</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:59:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Well it has been three months since I started my new job. And all I can say is I am glad God is in-charge of my life making the decisions, and not me. A little more than three months ago my life was in turmoil and I though I was losing the best job I ever had. Man was I wrong. I am happier, more fullfilled, more rested, feel like I am making more of a difference in the world, and God has seen fit that I have fit in perfectly with my co-workers.
I guess that is why God is God and I am who I am, I will continue to trust and obey. Life is still a daily struggle, but trusting in God and knowing that He is guiding my life makes things so much easier and better.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Well it has been three months since I started my new job. And all I can say is I am glad God is in-charge of my life making the decisions, and not me. A little more than three months ago my life was in turmoil and I though I was losing the best job I ever had. Man was I wrong. I am happier, more fullfilled, more rested, feel like I am making more of a difference in the world, and God has seen fit that I have fit in perfectly with my co-workers.<br />
I guess that is why God is God and I am who I am, I will continue to trust and obey. Life is still a daily struggle, but trusting in God and knowing that He is guiding my life makes things so much easier and better.</div>

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			<title>An Effective Weapon In Our Spiritual Warfare</title>
			<link>http://www.praying.org/blogs/zephthree17/252-effective-weapon-our-spiritual-warfare.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:10:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I wanted to share the following. I read this years ago and today I was reminded of it again. "And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten." (2 Chronicles 20:22) Alleluia! Singing and praising your way to victory! Just think of it! Singing and praising your way through discouragement, oppression, depression, fear, and worry. ...and they were three days in gathering of the spoil it was so much. (v.25) In this passage, driving an enemy out entitled the victor to all the spoils of battle. The army of Judah so routed the enemy that it took them three days to collect all the booty the enemy had left behind. And the victory was wrought not by fighting but by singing and praising the LORD! The LORD responded to the prayers of His people by reassuring them with these words: "...the battle is not yours, but GOD's (v.15) Alleluia! With this assurance, the king of Judah appointed singers and praisers to go out before the army and to praise the LORD. When they began to sing and praise, the enemy was defeated. 
 
The key word in this passage is 'began'. Victory is dependant upon doing something. To begin - to begin by counting blessings. To begin to enumerate past deliverances. To begin to praise the LORD. To begin to sing songs of deliverance. The LORD inhabits the praises of His people. (Psalms 22:3) When the LORD's presence comes into our setting of praise and worship, the enemy is powerless against us, as we sing our way through the battle and win the victory the same way Jehosaphat's army won. Singing and praising the LORD is an effective weapon in our spiritual warfare.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I wanted to share the following. I read this years ago and today I was reminded of it again. &quot;And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.&quot; (2 Chronicles 20:22) Alleluia! Singing and praising your way to victory! Just think of it! Singing and praising your way through discouragement, oppression, depression, fear, and worry. ...and they were three days in gathering of the spoil it was so much. (v.25) In this passage, driving an enemy out entitled the victor to all the spoils of battle. The army of Judah so routed the enemy that it took them three days to collect all the booty the enemy had left behind. And the victory was wrought not by fighting but by singing and praising the LORD! The LORD responded to the prayers of His people by reassuring them with these words: &quot;...the battle is not yours, but GOD's (v.15) Alleluia! With this assurance, the king of Judah appointed singers and praisers to go out before the army and to praise the LORD. When they began to sing and praise, the enemy was defeated. <br />
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The key word in this passage is 'began'. Victory is dependant upon doing something. To begin - to begin by counting blessings. To begin to enumerate past deliverances. To begin to praise the LORD. To begin to sing songs of deliverance. The LORD inhabits the praises of His people. (Psalms 22:3) When the LORD's presence comes into our setting of praise and worship, the enemy is powerless against us, as we sing our way through the battle and win the victory the same way Jehosaphat's army won. Singing and praising the LORD is an effective weapon in our spiritual warfare.</div>

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			<title><![CDATA[God's Timing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.praying.org/blogs/sandra-mead/251-gods-timing.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 18:39:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Just a little up date. As far as I know, The affair that my daughter-in-law was having on line is over. We are talking. It is a little strained, but we get back to our old selves when talking about my grandchildren. My son doesn't talk about it other than to say, they are getting it worked out. Thank you all so much for your prayers and continued concern for me and my family. I don't know how or when, just that the love I have for her will be restored to even a higher plain. Giving God all the Glory for all his mercy daily.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Just a little up date. As far as I know, The affair that my daughter-in-law was having on line is over. We are talking. It is a little strained, but we get back to our old selves when talking about my grandchildren. My son doesn't talk about it other than to say, they are getting it worked out. Thank you all so much for your prayers and continued concern for me and my family. I don't know how or when, just that the love I have for her will be restored to even a higher plain. Giving God all the Glory for all his mercy daily.</div>

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			<title>Whatsoever Is Not Of Faith Is Sin</title>
			<link>http://www.praying.org/blogs/zephthree17/250-whatsoever-not-faith-sin.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[[B]But he who doubts is condemned [/B]if he eats, [B]because [/B]his eating [B]is not from faith; and whatsoever is not from faith is sin." [/B]
(Romans 14:23)
 
[B]"The righteous will live by faith." [/B] 
(Galations 3:11)
[B]"But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,[/B]
[B] 'The just shall live by faith."[/B]
 
[I][U]Does faith in Christ mean just mental ascent or does it go deeper than just surface level?[/U][/I]
[I][U]IT goes way beyond just an acknowledgement of the historical facts of Jesus' life.[/U][/I]
 
[I][U]Faith means to believe God's words. [/U][/I]
 
[I][U]Jesus said;[/U][/I]
[B]"He that hears My words." [/B]
[I][U]We must believe the Holy Scriptures for[/U][/I]
[I][U]they are the words of God to men.[/U][/I] 
 .
[B]"Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing the word of God."[/B]
 Romans 10:17

"[B]Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for [/B][B]whoever comes to God must believe that He is, [/B][B]and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently [/B][B]seek Him." [/B] 
Faith becomes the foundation upon which we build a relationship with God.
 
[B]After Jesus was raised from the dead, [/B]
[B]His disciples recalled what He had said.[/B]
[B]Then they believed the Scriptures and [/B]
[B]the words that Jesus had spoken."[/B]
  - John 2:22
 
[B][I]"Now when He was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast [day], [/I][/B]
[B][I]many believed in His name, when they saw the miracles which He did."[/I][/B]
John 2:23]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>But he who doubts is condemned </b>if he eats, <b>because </b>his eating <b>is not from faith; and whatsoever is not from faith is sin.&quot; </b><br />
(Romans 14:23)<br />
 <br />
<b>&quot;The righteous will live by faith.&quot; </b> <br />
(Galations 3:11)<br />
<b>&quot;But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,</b><br />
<b> 'The just shall live by faith.&quot;</b><br />
 <br />
<i><u>Does faith in Christ mean just mental ascent or does it go deeper than just surface level?</u></i><br />
<i><u>IT goes way beyond just an acknowledgement of the historical facts of Jesus' life.</u></i><br />
 <br />
<i><u>Faith means to believe God's words. </u></i><br />
 <br />
<i><u>Jesus said;</u></i><br />
<b>&quot;He that hears My words.&quot; </b><br />
<i><u>We must believe the Holy Scriptures for</u></i><br />
<i><u>they are the words of God to men.</u></i> <br />
 .<br />
<b>&quot;Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing the word of God.&quot;</b><br />
 Romans 10:17<br />
<br />
&quot;<b>Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for </b><b>whoever comes to God must believe that He is, </b><b>and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently </b><b>seek Him.&quot; </b> <br />
Faith becomes the foundation upon which we build a relationship with God.<br />
 <br />
<b>After Jesus was raised from the dead, </b><br />
<b>His disciples recalled what He had said.</b><br />
<b>Then they believed the Scriptures and </b><br />
<b>the words that Jesus had spoken.&quot;</b><br />
  - John 2:22<br />
 <br />
<b><i>&quot;Now when He was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast [day], </i></b><br />
<b><i>many believed in His name, when they saw the miracles which He did.&quot;</i></b><br />
John 2:23</div>

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			<title>Praise God for what He has done for me!!</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[*Praise God for what He has done for me!!*  <hr style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" size="1">   I have a lot to Praise God for. He has Blessed me more than words can express. I cant even begin to count all the things that God has Bless me with. God's Word says that we are over comers by the words of our testimonies and the blood of the Lamb(JESUS). He has taken away the pain of Arthritis in my feet and legs. I don't need the steroid injections in my knees to eliminate the pain. God has bless me in that I now can control my Blood sugars. I still take insulin shots but I can control it with Gods help and it does not control me.
 
I praise God every morning when I awake. I thank Him for allowing me to still be here and able to praise Him. Its the little things like that, I cant thank Him enough for His Blessings. We need to Thank and Praise every hour of the day for what He has done for us. 
 
When I first came to know Jesus as my personal Savior, it was will I was in the Navy in of all places Norfork, VA. It was in August of 1964. A young man invited me to a rec center for servicemen. After a few games of ping pong, He began to witness to me. He asked me if I would like to Pray with him. We went into a prayer closet and got down on our knees. It was then that I gave my heart to the Lord. We had Bible study at nights and went with them to a local church together. Back in January of that same year I had injuired my Knee in an Auto accident which required surgury. After recooperation I was transfer to Norfork to wait orders. I fell onboard the ship and reinjuried my knee. Because of my not being fit to serve in the Navy I was discharged home in Oct of that year. As a young man I thought that God Had allowed me to be sent home.
 
I still remained faithfull to God for several years. I met and married a young woman who was Catholic. Needless to say my relationship with my Lord took a backseat to her faith. After 9 years of misery in a bad relationship and a bad divorce I hit rock bottom. It was at my lowest point that I came back to my first love(JESUS). I had to become like the Prodicial Son. I had to come crawling back to Him with the help of some beautiful Born Again Spirit Filled Christians. That was in 1975. 
 
I want to say that the ups and downs of this walk with Jesus has been a Glorious one. God has allowed me to go thru some trying times but it has been worth it all. Each time you go thru a trying time, if you dont learn the lesson of you will have to go thru it again. When you learn the lesson that God wants you to Learn, then you can now I see what He is teaching me.
 
I just want to Thank and Praise God for all the things He has done for me. I pray that God will encourage everyone here to write their testimony. God Bless you all!! ODIE]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b>Praise God for what He has done for me!!</b>  <hr style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" size="1">   I have a lot to Praise God for. He has Blessed me more than words can express. I cant even begin to count all the things that God has Bless me with. God's Word says that we are over comers by the words of our testimonies and the blood of the Lamb(JESUS). He has taken away the pain of Arthritis in my feet and legs. I don't need the steroid injections in my knees to eliminate the pain. God has bless me in that I now can control my Blood sugars. I still take insulin shots but I can control it with Gods help and it does not control me.<br />
 <br />
I praise God every morning when I awake. I thank Him for allowing me to still be here and able to praise Him. Its the little things like that, I cant thank Him enough for His Blessings. We need to Thank and Praise every hour of the day for what He has done for us. <br />
 <br />
When I first came to know Jesus as my personal Savior, it was will I was in the Navy in of all places Norfork, VA. It was in August of 1964. A young man invited me to a rec center for servicemen. After a few games of ping pong, He began to witness to me. He asked me if I would like to Pray with him. We went into a prayer closet and got down on our knees. It was then that I gave my heart to the Lord. We had Bible study at nights and went with them to a local church together. Back in January of that same year I had injuired my Knee in an Auto accident which required surgury. After recooperation I was transfer to Norfork to wait orders. I fell onboard the ship and reinjuried my knee. Because of my not being fit to serve in the Navy I was discharged home in Oct of that year. As a young man I thought that God Had allowed me to be sent home.<br />
 <br />
I still remained faithfull to God for several years. I met and married a young woman who was Catholic. Needless to say my relationship with my Lord took a backseat to her faith. After 9 years of misery in a bad relationship and a bad divorce I hit rock bottom. It was at my lowest point that I came back to my first love(JESUS). I had to become like the Prodicial Son. I had to come crawling back to Him with the help of some beautiful Born Again Spirit Filled Christians. That was in 1975. <br />
 <br />
I want to say that the ups and downs of this walk with Jesus has been a Glorious one. God has allowed me to go thru some trying times but it has been worth it all. Each time you go thru a trying time, if you dont learn the lesson of you will have to go thru it again. When you learn the lesson that God wants you to Learn, then you can now I see what He is teaching me.<br />
 <br />
I just want to Thank and Praise God for all the things He has done for me. I pray that God will encourage everyone here to write their testimony. God Bless you all!! ODIE</div>

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			<title>My marriage</title>
			<link>http://www.praying.org/blogs/rubyhernandez/248-my-marriage.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:28:53 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[[URL="http://www.praying.org/prayreq.php?user=rubyhernandez"][IMG]http://www.praying.org/prayers.gif[/IMG][/URL]Hi i'm new to this and i need someone to talk and pray for me. I'm losing my marriage and it hurts badly he tells me not to give up on him cause he would love to make our marriage work but that i hurt him badly of not showing him how much he did mean to me..I'm hurt lost confuse please help some guide and prayer we have 2 boys together I can't lose my family]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="http://www.praying.org/prayreq.php?user=rubyhernandez" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.praying.org/prayers.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>Hi i'm new to this and i need someone to talk and pray for me. I'm losing my marriage and it hurts badly he tells me not to give up on him cause he would love to make our marriage work but that i hurt him badly of not showing him how much he did mean to me..I'm hurt lost confuse please help some guide and prayer we have 2 boys together I can't lose my family</div>

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			<title>Prayer Time Can Be A Mysterious Business</title>
			<link>http://www.praying.org/blogs/zephthree17/247-prayer-time-can-mysterious-business.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:08:34 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[That GOD can be known and yet remain unknown is fine by me. I accept the fact that I can grow in the knowledge of Him, yet never completely penetrate the deep mystery of His Being. 
   
 In reading scripture I want GOD's Word to be “active and alive.” I want the LORD to speak to me and reveal what GOD is opening for me now. In other words, I want the Holy Spirit to pull back the veil and show me a bit of His mystery.  
 
I’ve read Isaiah, chapter six, many times. It’s the call of Isaiah and his response to the LORD.”  Taken like this, it's easy to overlook the drama that is taking place here. In so doing, we can miss GOD Himself and His fresh word to us. So I ask myself the question: what is actually happening here and what part of GOD’s great mystery does He want to reveal to me today?  
 
Isaiah 6:1-5.  In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the LORD sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and His train filled the temple. Above Him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.  And one called to another and said:[INDENT][INDENT] “Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD of Hosts;  
 the whole earth is full of His Glory. ”[/INDENT]And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of Him who called, and the house was filled with smoke.  And I said, “Woe is me!  For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!”[/INDENT]As I read this, I thought, What a prayer time Isaiah was having! He thinks he is simply going up to the temple to honor the memory of his revered leader now deceased, but instead, he encounters the supreme King of all Kings!  – What an experience he had! He got a lot more than he bargained for! 
 
Prayer times are a mysterious business. A person can have a hundred regular prayer times and experience nothing particularly striking, but then there’s that one time, as in this instance, when the LORD reveals Himself in a spectacular way. Like Isaiah, we sometimes think we’re [just] going to pray, and this King, whom we know in part, decides (when we least expect it) to break into our prayer and reveal His presence in some remarkable way. 

 
The first thing I noticed in Isaiah’s experience was that the angels didn’t say GOD was holy; they didn’t even say He was holy, holy - but rather they declared GOD to be “Holy, Holy, Holy.” He was three times holy! This was their way of describing the LORD in the superlative degree. I believe this is the only time in scripture that an attribute of GOD is mentioned three times in succession. GOD is never described as “love, love, love” or “just, just, just.” His holiness stands alone. It is the distinctive attribute of the Living GOD - it is the hallmark of who He is. His holiness stands above any other of His many qualities.  
He’s magnificent. He fills the temple. He is mighty. He is great. The seraphim know it and express it. They stand in His presence daily and acknowledge that He is "Holy, Holy, Holy". 
His majesty is boundless!  
 
I was also struck by the fact that like Moses at the burning bush who took his shoes off because he was on holy ground, the angels in this passage cover their feet in His Most Holy Presence. (Could this be a kind of protocol that is followed by all of GOD’s creatures when admitted into the LORD’s sanctuary?). :)
I see them acknowledging their lowliness by covering their feet in His Glorious Presence. There is a deep reverence, humility, and mystery in this gesture.  [B][I][FONT=Arial,Helvetica][/FONT][/I][/B] 
[B][I][/I][/B]In Exodus 33 Moses was only permitted to see the LORD from the back, and Isaiah only saw GOD’s reflected glory. What was just a hope to them now becomes a promise to us as His people, the church: “Beloved, we are GOD’s children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when He appears, we will be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is”  (1 John 3:2). We are destined to enjoy not the mere reflected glory of the LORD, but rather His pure nature in all His manifest glory! Hallelujah!  

 
Another observation for me from this passage was that in the presence of the LORD, the door posts and thresholds quaked. And I think that Isaiah quaked as well. In fact, I think he shook the most in such a charged atmosphere. The body of Isaiah must have been visibly moved as he pronounced judgment upon himself, saying, “Woe is me!” To put it another way, Isaiah was undone. He came apart at the seams. He was “blown away.” In a moment he was totally exposed before the absolute standard of holiness. He became aware of his complete unworthiness: “I am a man of unclean lips,” he says. He saw his sinfulness. At that moment he knew who GOD was and who He really was. 
[B][I][FONT=Arial,Helvetica][/FONT][/I][/B]
Normally, when we experience GOD and our own unworthiness it comes to us as a gradual revelation. The mystery unfolds before us slowly, but with this prophet it was instantaneous!
 
 However, as difficult as this experience was, it did not annihilate him.  Look at how Isaiah responds to this overwhelming vision. Sure, Isaiah was undone, but after groveling, he makes one of the most important declarations in all of sacred scripture: “Here am I. Send me!” 
 
I think Rabbi Hershel, a renowned Talmudic scholar and professor at Yeshiva University in New York City, described a moment like this best when he wrote, “Awe, unlike fear, does not make us shrink from the awe-inspiring object, but on the contrary, draws us near to it.” 
 
In the end, Isaiah was no “Humpty-Dumpy” who couldn’t be put back together again by anybody in his kingdom. GOD, seemingly in an instant, put Isaiah back together while leaving his identity intact. His personality was overhauled; he was changed, but not destroyed. Isaiah was still Isaiah when he left the temple as a new man. There is a pattern in this whole process we mustn’t miss. After a divine encounter, Isaiah is greatly moved. GOD forgives and transforms him, but then He sends him forth. In this temple visit, Isaiah goes from brokeness to mission. In the end he stands up as a volunteer: “I am ready,” he says, “I will go!” His mystical vision propels him to ministry. His worship isn’t an end in itself. It yields a mission. Grace contained is grace lost. Isaiah has received a great grace, and so he becomes a means of great grace to others.
 
GOD id Good!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>That GOD can be known and yet remain unknown is fine by me. I accept the fact that I can grow in the knowledge of Him, yet never completely penetrate the deep mystery of His Being. <br />
   <br />
 In reading scripture I want GOD's Word to be “active and alive.” I want the LORD to speak to me and reveal what GOD is opening for me now. In other words, I want the Holy Spirit to pull back the veil and show me a bit of His mystery.  <br />
 <br />
I’ve read Isaiah, chapter six, many times. It’s the call of Isaiah and his response to the LORD.”  Taken like this, it's easy to overlook the drama that is taking place here. In so doing, we can miss GOD Himself and His fresh word to us. So I ask myself the question: what is actually happening here and what part of GOD’s great mystery does He want to reveal to me today?  <br />
 <br />
Isaiah 6:1-5.  In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the LORD sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and His train filled the temple. Above Him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.  And one called to another and said:<blockquote><blockquote> “Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD of Hosts;  <br />
 the whole earth is full of His Glory. ”</blockquote>And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of Him who called, and the house was filled with smoke.  And I said, “Woe is me!  For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips; and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!”</blockquote>As I read this, I thought, What a prayer time Isaiah was having! He thinks he is simply going up to the temple to honor the memory of his revered leader now deceased, but instead, he encounters the supreme King of all Kings!  – What an experience he had! He got a lot more than he bargained for! <br />
 <br />
Prayer times are a mysterious business. A person can have a hundred regular prayer times and experience nothing particularly striking, but then there’s that one time, as in this instance, when the LORD reveals Himself in a spectacular way. Like Isaiah, we sometimes think we’re [just] going to pray, and this King, whom we know in part, decides (when we least expect it) to break into our prayer and reveal His presence in some remarkable way. <br />
<br />
 <br />
The first thing I noticed in Isaiah’s experience was that the angels didn’t say GOD was holy; they didn’t even say He was holy, holy - but rather they declared GOD to be “Holy, Holy, Holy.” He was three times holy! This was their way of describing the LORD in the superlative degree. I believe this is the only time in scripture that an attribute of GOD is mentioned three times in succession. GOD is never described as “love, love, love” or “just, just, just.” His holiness stands alone. It is the distinctive attribute of the Living GOD - it is the hallmark of who He is. His holiness stands above any other of His many qualities.  <br />
He’s magnificent. He fills the temple. He is mighty. He is great. The seraphim know it and express it. They stand in His presence daily and acknowledge that He is &quot;Holy, Holy, Holy&quot;. <br />
His majesty is boundless!  <br />
 <br />
I was also struck by the fact that like Moses at the burning bush who took his shoes off because he was on holy ground, the angels in this passage cover their feet in His Most Holy Presence. (Could this be a kind of protocol that is followed by all of GOD’s creatures when admitted into the LORD’s sanctuary?). :)<br />
I see them acknowledging their lowliness by covering their feet in His Glorious Presence. There is a deep reverence, humility, and mystery in this gesture.   <br />
In Exodus 33 Moses was only permitted to see the LORD from the back, and Isaiah only saw GOD’s reflected glory. What was just a hope to them now becomes a promise to us as His people, the church: “Beloved, we are GOD’s children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when He appears, we will be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is”  (1 John 3:2). We are destined to enjoy not the mere reflected glory of the LORD, but rather His pure nature in all His manifest glory! Hallelujah!  <br />
<br />
 <br />
Another observation for me from this passage was that in the presence of the LORD, the door posts and thresholds quaked. And I think that Isaiah quaked as well. In fact, I think he shook the most in such a charged atmosphere. The body of Isaiah must have been visibly moved as he pronounced judgment upon himself, saying, “Woe is me!” To put it another way, Isaiah was undone. He came apart at the seams. He was “blown away.” In a moment he was totally exposed before the absolute standard of holiness. He became aware of his complete unworthiness: “I am a man of unclean lips,” he says. He saw his sinfulness. At that moment he knew who GOD was and who He really was. <br />
<br />
Normally, when we experience GOD and our own unworthiness it comes to us as a gradual revelation. The mystery unfolds before us slowly, but with this prophet it was instantaneous!<br />
 <br />
 However, as difficult as this experience was, it did not annihilate him.  Look at how Isaiah responds to this overwhelming vision. Sure, Isaiah was undone, but after groveling, he makes one of the most important declarations in all of sacred scripture: “Here am I. Send me!” <br />
 <br />
I think Rabbi Hershel, a renowned Talmudic scholar and professor at Yeshiva University in New York City, described a moment like this best when he wrote, “Awe, unlike fear, does not make us shrink from the awe-inspiring object, but on the contrary, draws us near to it.” <br />
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In the end, Isaiah was no “Humpty-Dumpy” who couldn’t be put back together again by anybody in his kingdom. GOD, seemingly in an instant, put Isaiah back together while leaving his identity intact. His personality was overhauled; he was changed, but not destroyed. Isaiah was still Isaiah when he left the temple as a new man. There is a pattern in this whole process we mustn’t miss. After a divine encounter, Isaiah is greatly moved. GOD forgives and transforms him, but then He sends him forth. In this temple visit, Isaiah goes from brokeness to mission. In the end he stands up as a volunteer: “I am ready,” he says, “I will go!” His mystical vision propels him to ministry. His worship isn’t an end in itself. It yields a mission. Grace contained is grace lost. Isaiah has received a great grace, and so he becomes a means of great grace to others.<br />
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GOD id Good!</div>

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			<title>Unity In Prayer</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:25:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Greetings,
Wouldn't it be great if all churches, God's children, would set aside their differences, focus on Jesus, and pray for each other?  That is the premise of the website I set up for our community.  We'd like to pray for your needs as well.  Check it out at: [URL="http://www.agreetogether.org"]www.agreetogether.org [/URL]
Be blessed!
Bill]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Greetings,<br />
Wouldn't it be great if all churches, God's children, would set aside their differences, focus on Jesus, and pray for each other?  That is the premise of the website I set up for our community.  We'd like to pray for your needs as well.  Check it out at: <a href="http://www.agreetogether.org" target="_blank">www.agreetogether.org </a><br />
Be blessed!<br />
Bill</div>

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			<title>Cotidiana Vilescunt</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 21:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[This Week, My Friend Stopped Our Conversation...Turned to Me...and Said..
 
"Don't laugh...but I think you need to pray to God."
 
I wasn't ready to hear that, but being an open-minded person, I considered it. I thought I knew who I was. I don't need people telling me that HE would help me find myself...I guess I"m just trying to figure some things out right now.
 
Well...I don't know who can see this but...that's my story I guess...Other than that I guess I'll just browse around for a while?
 
Sincerely,
CS.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>This Week, My Friend Stopped Our Conversation...Turned to Me...and Said..<br />
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&quot;Don't laugh...but I think you need to pray to God.&quot;<br />
 <br />
I wasn't ready to hear that, but being an open-minded person, I considered it. I thought I knew who I was. I don't need people telling me that HE would help me find myself...I guess I&quot;m just trying to figure some things out right now.<br />
 <br />
Well...I don't know who can see this but...that's my story I guess...Other than that I guess I'll just browse around for a while?<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
CS.</div>

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			<title>Pete T.</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:02:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[[URL="http://www.praying.org/prayreq.php?user=ptrom777"][IMG]http://www.praying.org/prayers.gif[/IMG][/URL]just in the need of all your prayers, that i can forgive myself for my past. That i can manage to follow God's will for my future, and find a job which will bring glory to his name.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><a href="http://www.praying.org/prayreq.php?user=ptrom777" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.praying.org/prayers.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>just in the need of all your prayers, that i can forgive myself for my past. That i can manage to follow God's will for my future, and find a job which will bring glory to his name.</div>

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