I have been blessed beyond measure to have had my God directed journey cross paths with an extraordinary group of Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Their light is certainly a very strong presence in my own life, as I'm sure it is to many others.
My prayer for you, is that you too are able to surround yourselves with such God centered Brothers and Sisters. May we forever grow in Christ together, and inspire any 'lost sheep' to do likewise.
Prior to sharing some ' Pulpit Poetry ' with you, may I be so bold as to ask a personal favor of you?
That personal favor would be fervent prayer today for two situations.
* May I humbly ask that you pray for my Step Mother Terry Bayliss. On Tuesday she will undergo a significant surgical intervention to her neck (cervical spine).
Loving God, please entrust the care for Terry entirely to yourself today. Guide with wisdom and skill the minds and hands of Tuesdays surgical team to a successful conclusion and show the awesome power that only You posses. Please grant that every cause of illness be removed, that Terry may be restored to soundness of health so that she may live in perfect harmony with You and those around her.
In Jesus' Holy name we pray,
* M y presumptuous request for a second prayer. As most of you know, my journey to minister the ' Good News ' of Christ Jesus, began with a ministry by the name of 'Celebrate Recovery', which is a Christ Centered addiction and recovery ministry, and SO much more. (feel free to access a CR link on the blog home page)
As of late, my activity with this ministry has consisted of the most dire and serious of situations requiring intervention and more.
First and foremost may I ask that you not only pray for a very sweet Child of God whom we will call Amanda for the sake of anonymity.
Tomorrow I will join (Amanda) for a very intricate phase of this family intervention effort. I would ask that you pray that merciful and graceful loving God place the correct words in not only my mouth, but the mouths of the people involved in this effort to bring the situation to an effective conclusion that would honor God, and save this family!
Please pray that God redeem Amanda and her entire family from all curses of family destruction.
" May they be redeemed from the madness, blindness, and confusion of heart."...(Duet. 28;29).
May the Peace of life in Christ Jesus come to Amanda, her household, and all she has.
............in Jesus' name we pray!
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Welcome to Rev. Dr. Gough's
Pulpit Poetry Weekend
We pray you open your hearts to the poetic prowess of Dr. Gough's God-Centered writings.
With discerning prayer that these two selections may stir the Holy Spirit within each of you!
...... blessings in the name of Yeshua
WITH GOD
With God, our path may not always lead
by pleasant pastures, or water still.
What matters is ... that I am His,
and in His perfect will.
With God, I know some suffering comes -
we each must bear our share.
What matters is ... that I am His,
and have His blessing there.
With God, a day will be when sorrows rob
of greatest joys, or those we love.
What matters is ... that each of His,
is to meet, at Jesus' feet, above.
With God, He only knows if long my life
or brief shall be my days.
What matters is ... that I am His,
and keep walking in His ways.
With God, we have today because He cares
in ways high above our own.
What matters is ... that WE are His,
to live for God's dear Son.
....... Wilbert D. Gough
LOOK TO THE LORD
Look to the Lord, in your trouble,
He can truly give your heart rest.
He looks to you and me, Ever-Present to be,
Trust Him, and all will be blessed.
Look to the Lord, in your suffering,
He has endured the pain that you bear.
He looks on you and me, our Physician to be,
To heal us - or our suffering to share.
Look to the Lord, in your sorrow,
God's sweet peace - let it never depart.
He looks to you and me, our Comforter to be,
His grace, binds the broken in heart.
Look to the Lord, even in your weakness,
For in His strength, you may o'ercome.
He looks on you and me, the Almighty to be,
As we pray - for God's will to be done.
....... Wilbert D. Gough
" God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear "
..... ( Psalm 46;1,2 )
We thank you for visiting, and pray that our blog may in some small way add to your relationship with Christ.
See Ya Soon !
Pastor Bill
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