Timeless Truth 

I will meet with you there and talk to you from above the atonement cover between the gold cherubim that hover over the ark of the Covenant.  Exodus 25:22 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom 

     “We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties.”  – Oswald Chambers (Prayer: A Holy Occupation)

     “Prayer is the pillow of religion.”  – Arab proverb 

     “Seven days without prayer makes one weak.”  – Allen E. Bartlett

     “Prayer covers the whole of a person’s life. There is no thought, feeling, yearning, or desire if it affects our real interest or happiness, we may not lay before God and be sure of sympathy. His nature is such that our often coming does not tire him. The whole burden of the whole life of every person may be rolled on to God and not weary him, though it has wearied the person.” – Henry Ward Beecher

     “Prayer is conversation with God.”  – Clement of Alexandria

Treasured Gifts 

     *  God’s readiness to listen when we need to talk 

    *  Angels giving us 24/7 cover, invisibly shielding us from dark powers 

*  Our daily bread, God’s lavish setting of our table

    *  Providence, engineering the circumstances of our lives for God’s glory and our good 

*  God’s Instruction Manual teaching us how to reverse evil and live 

*  God’s desire to talk to us when we’re ready to listen 

Today’s Affirmation 

Drawing near the throne of grace, I will move beyond monologue and enjoy heartfelt conversation with my Father.

                                                                      Pastor (ret) Johnny R. Almond