Our lesson today comes from Ruth 3:1-18. In today's lesson we learn about Naomi's plan to get Ruth noticed by Boaz. Boaz was a well to do farmer with a lot of integrity in the community. Ruth had noble character and had experienced a lot of loss in her life. Naomi knew that Boaz could provide for her and give her a good life. Naomi told Ruth to go to Boaz and wait til he lie down. She was to go uncover his feet and He agreed to speak with the kinsman who was in line to marry Ruth and see if he would let Boaz marry her. The kinsman agreed and Boaz and Ruth were free to begin their relationship. The take away we get from this lesson is it is okay to be who you are. God created man and woman to be different and that is what makes a relationship so amazing. As you go this week try and embrace the differences that you and your spouse possess. Remember after all that is probably what attracted you to them in the first place.
Prayer Requests:
Joey and Kelly - PRAISE!!! David is doing well after finishing his chemo. He is looking forward to starting a new year. Pray he will continue to have good health. Also two of their children went to passion this weekend in Atlanta. Pray for safe travels home and that they would have come away from the conference with spiritual growth.
Craig and Leslie - As you may know, the Armstrongs got a new puppy for Christmas for the kids. On New Year's Eve they had to put the puppy down due to parvo. Pray for the kids b/c it is very hard for them to understand what all has happened. Pray that Craig and Leslie will find the words to help them through this loss.
Katy and Colt - They are having a baby boy! Congrats! Continue to pray for healthy pregnancy.
Josh and Melanie - Melanie's family had a rough Christmas. Her grandmother fell and broke her hip and her uncle had a heart attack all before Christmas. Please pray for them and the family. Her grandmother's name is Annabelle and her uncle's name is Garron.
Rebecca and Jason - Bailey was at home with Jason's mom. They are all doing well.
Jaime and Veronica - Veronica only has 3 days til her rotations begin. Pray everything will continue to go smoothly.
Brad and Ashley - Brad is still looking for a job. Pray for his contacts with current interviews and that God will provide the perfect job for him.
Keri and Brian - Brian's grandmother passed away this past week. Pray for his mom because she has been taking care of her for awhile and is having a hard time dealing with the loss.
Jon and Amber - My grandparents, Chad and Courtney all made it home okay. Thank you for praying for safe travels. My grandfather goes to the doctor on the 28th about his PSA levels being high. Pray for him and my grandmother and that they will get good news.
Kim and Chris - Kim goes back to OK in 2 weeks and Chris will be home alone with the girls. Pray for safe travels for Kim.
James and Chanel - Chanel's cousin has two children and they both have had health issues. The 2 and a half year old has an eye infection and the infant has been hospitalized for a UTI that has become more serious. Pray for this family and that the children will heal quickly. Also, PRAISE!!!! Sarah is showing significant signs of improvement in vision and is doing well. They travel back to Michigan in February. Continue to pray for God to work in Sarah's life.
Andrew and Rachel - It looks like the number three has hit our SS class in more ways than one. We know have our third pregnancy and it is their 3rd child. Congrats Andrew and Rachel! She is only 6 and a half weeks but at this point had a scare with Elyse. They ask that we start praying for the pregnancy now.
Have a great week and we will see you on Sunday!!!
Amber
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