Today is Thursday, May 1st, 2008; Karen's Korner #1304

Today is National Day of Prayer; organized annually by Shirley Dobson, wife of Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family. It is set each year for the first Thursday of May.
 
This is today's email thought from Joel Osteen, which I thought was appropriate. I'd guess most of us have no idea the power of prayer. If we did, we would probably pray togther more often:
 
The Power of Two

Two are better than one… If one falls down, his friend can help him up” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).

"God likes two together. The Bible says in Matthew 18 that there is power when two or more pray in agreement. One can put a thousand to flight, but two can put ten thousand to flight! Where there are two or more gathered in His name, God is there. And just like Jesus sent the disciples out in pairs of two to fulfill their mission, God will send a friend or partner to come along side you to help you fulfill your life’s mission. You may not see that special friend or partner right now; but remember, you are never alone because you and God are a majority. Why don’t you step out and be that friend that someone needs today. Is there someone in your life that you can reach out to and offer encouragement and support? Can you be that friend that helps someone when they fall? Sometimes a simple phone call or note of encouragement is all it takes. Be willing to support your friends. Get behind their dreams and encourage them to press forward. As you sow those seeds of hope and faith, God will bring people in your life to encourage you, too, and you’ll move forward in victory all the days of your life."

Father God, thank You for the privilege to come before Your throne. Thank You for empowering me by Your Spirit. I ask that You show me ways to be a blessing and encouragement to the people around me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.


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