This week our lesson was about Prayer as the Pursuit of Our Joy. We started out with John 14:13. Joey posed the question how do our prayers bring glory to God? By speaking to Him, Thanking Him, Bringing glory to God through answered prayers and examples of how He is working in our lives and He likes for us to acknowledge our need for Him, were a few of the answers from the class. John Piper tells us that Prayer is significant to glorify God (Psalms 50:15). John 16:24 says ask and you will receive so your joy will be full. Prayers bring joy in our lives. But what if our prayers are not answered in our eyes? Does that mean we do not receive joy? If we are praying according to scripture, we will receive joy through God's will in our lives. Notice that said God's will and not what we want or expect for our lives. He will give us the desires of our heart which according to scripture should be God centered and not "me" centered. As you go this week, think about the prayers you have had lately with God. Have they brought you joy? Were they answered the way you planned or the way God intended? God has a plan for each one of us and though we may not see it now, our faith tells us that it is the best plan for our lives. Thank God for the plan he has for you even in the peaks and the valleys.
Prayer Requests:
Joey and Kelly - Jordan is home for the summer from Auburn. Jonathan has started a new job at the church with Blake.
Tyler and Heather - PRAISE! Kevin, Tyler's brother, and his wife welcomed their second child on Tuesday. It was a healthy baby girl. The Hill family is close friends with Tyler's family and their daughter Katie was suppose to be in Maleah's wedding in August. Unfortunately she was killed in a car accident on Saturday. Please pray for this family as they cope with the loss of their 22 year old daughter.
Josh and Melanie - Josh's brother's wife is due any minute and he is having to travel back and forth between work and home. Pray for a healthy baby and safe delivery with dad there. Brother's name is David.
Jason and Rebecca - PRAISE! Rebecca's dad got a job.
Katy and Colt - Counting down the days til little man arrives. Continue to pray for the pregnancy and a safe delivery with a healthy baby.
Rachel and Andrew - Continue to pray for their pregnancy. Rachel's parents are trying to figure out their job situation after both lost their jobs. Continue to pray for them. Rachel and Andrew and family will be traveling this week for mini family vacation. Pray for safe travels.
Chris and Kim - Chris' dad is still looking for work. His mom is also looking for work. PRAISE! Kim was part of the fund raising crop this weekend and they raised $800 for Save a Life and TEAM. Kim has been having headaches during pregnancy. Pray they will ease up so she will feel better.
Greg and Jennifer - Congrats to Greg who graduated with PhD this week. Jennifer's dad had his wallet stolen at graduation and was unable to fly home without license. Hopefully they got that situation figured out.
Craig and Leslie - The new puppy is doing well. Please pray for Leslie's sister who lost her baby this week at 8 weeks. She will be having a DNC this week.
Hugh and Kerri - Kerri's dad filed for disability this week and is struggling with that decision. Pray for him and Kerri's mom because they are going through a little depression right now.
Chris and Anna - They will be traveling this week to MS. Katie is saying the 23rd Psalm in front of Anna's mom's church. A student of Anna's lost his brother Zack in a car accident this week. Pray for that family.
Kim and John - PRAISE! Kim's grandfather is doing well. He is getting motivated to do more and his blood levels are up.
Jon and Amber - PRAISE! The hardwoods are in and fixed and Jon and I did not kill each other! My grandfather goes to the oncologist the first of June for follow up. Continue to pray for Chad and Courtney as they farm their way through New Zealand. PRAISE! I am finally feeling better!
Brad and Ashley - Brad had a round two interview this past week and hopes to hear something this week. Brad and Ashley started a diet this week and Ashley has already lost 7 lbs. It was good to have Brad's parents visiting with us. They asked that we pray for Brad's half sister who lost her mom this week.
Have a great week and we will see you in two weeks!!!
Amber
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