One Thousand Gifts: Friday, Week Twenty-Five

 

Happy Friday, Friends!  I hope that y'all had a great week in spite of all the crazy weather and problems caused by it.

I loved this week's lesson because it reminds us of what Jesus instructed us to do:  to remember ("Do this in remembrance of me") and give thanks.  When we remember, we are less afraid, have less anxiety, and are more hopeful for our present circumstances as well as our unknown futures here on earth (because our future in heaven is promised: it's a certainty).

What are your thoughts?

Here is this week's scripture:

Prayer Requests:

• Kitty asks that we pray that her Grandson Connor and his dad will make amends; Son Mike will find a job; and Son in law Eric will be able to manage his cervical dystonia.
• Pray that God will keep a hedge of protection around each of our families, especially concerning our health (physical, mental, and spiritual).
• Thank-you, God, for your constancy in answering our prayers!
• Pray for unity in our country, and that God will show us mercy and continue to bless us. 
• Carla has a request for her community as crime is increasing.  She also requests that we pray for courage for the citizens of Cameron.
• Sam is back to his monthly Drill schedule with the Wisconsin National Guard. Prayer request is for strength and wisdom. Longer drill periods have been set for this year.  Pray for the 157th!
• A group of Wisconsin National Guard will be deploying to Syria. Please continue to pray for our military and military families.
• Kris asks that you pray for her BIL.  They just found out that he has to have bypass surgery at the end of this month.  He is Terry's oldest brother, and he's only 68 years old. 
• Pray for my friend Jen's mother Janet who's recovering from two back surgeries since Christmas Eve Eve (Dec. 23rd).  She's in rehab currently.  
• Rita's husband has had a persistent cough for about three weeks.  Pray that he will get better.  Remember her daughters in your prayers as they head into their spring semester of graduate studies while working full-time.  She is particularly concerned about their levels of stress.
• Please pray for my friend Donna who is going through breast cancer treatment.  Phase one is done, and now her team must decide between round two of chemo or surgery.  
• Pray for Trip and me as we are leaving tomorrow to go on a week-long ski trip.
• Praise:  Kris has water, and she was able to reschedule the workers for her project!

Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill