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Thursday.

It’s Thursday and Thursday, until I became amiss, was/is World Evangelism Prayer Day for me. When I began the prayer project I would choose a place and pray for a month for the people of that location each Thursday. And so this morning, I realize afresh: It’s Thursday!

I looked at the map and thought how will I ever choose. Even closing my eyes and pointing didn’t seem to be the right plan. I was familiar enough with the map right or left even with my eyes closed would not be THAT random. So I closed my eyes, turned my back, and reached over my shoulder – I’m not kidding. :)

Bamako.

Bamako, Mali in West Africa.

It is a troubled place and for sure prayer is needed. Perhaps you would join me today and for all of January’s Thursdays. I have two places for you to visit to see the needs and work in Bamako. Click the link for the story:

Mali leader acknowledges extremists not foreigners

And for a story of ABBA’s grace and intervention please click the link below:

Mali coup strands church missions team

ABBA, thank You for making me aware of a place that I did not know existed. Thank You for the work that is being done there in JESUS’ name and thank You for protection and what You will yet do there to rescue people from evil now and forever. I pray for the people of Bamako that they will see The GREAT LIGHT and will escape the darkness of religion. Holy Spirit, I pray You will soften hearts to the Gospel and Your Message of repentance, forgiveness, and eternal peace will be received. I pray You will raise up many prayer warriors to make a difference for JESUS’ sake in Bamako.

Blessings of Joy and Peace,

Thursday. March 1, 2012

World Evangelism Praying day for me. A new place. Picked randomly. Trusting that GOD is leading the choice. What place on planet earth does not need prayer? What people do not need petitions lifted to the Throne of Grace on their behalf even by an unknown woman in lower Alabama?

Jasper, Alberta Canada

From my very limited research thus far it is a beautiful place; less than 5,000 people living there. Rustic and pristine are some of the words I have read to describe Her.

Rustic and pristine — hmm.

I know the definition but checked free dictionary dot-com anyway, wondering if I could apply those words for some helpful insight.

Rustic:

1. of, characteristic of, or living in the country; rural

2. having qualities ascribed to country life or people; simple; unsophisticated rustic pleasures

3. crude, awkward, or uncouth

4. made of untrimmed branches a rustic seat

5. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) denoting or characteristic of a style of furniture popular in England in the 18th and 19th centuries, in which the legs and feet of chairs, tables, etc., were made to resemble roots, trunks, and branches of trees

6. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) (of masonry) having a rusticated finish

having qualities ascribed to country life or people; simple; unsophisticated rustic pleasures — Not a distasteful description, if you ask the right persons. I know some wonderful people who are simple, unsophisticated, and it is a pleasure and privilege to enjoy their company and fellowship. Perhaps even I would be fortunate enough to be this kind of rustic.

Pristine:

a. Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization.

b. Remaining free from dirt or decay; clean: pristine mountain snow.

2. Of, relating to, or typical of the earliest time or condition; primitive or original.

Oh wouldn’t I love to be that: uncorrupted by civilization

But alas, only one fits this description: JESUS CHRIST the Righteous!

And for sure, for sure the people of Jasper, Alberta Canada (and every other place), rustic, sophisticated, wealthy, or in poverty; all need someone to seek the Pristine JESUS on their behalf.

Would you like to join me in this prayer endeavor for the month of March? I hope you will. It would be an honor and a pleasure to serve the people of Jasper alongside you in prayer.

Happy Thursday, my Friends!

Praying (PFT)!

We have the Right to do right in this wrong World,

Revelation 21:
18 And the wall was built of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones: the first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald,
20 the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.
via Revelation 21 KJ21 – And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, – Bible Gateway.

Talk about PRISTINE!! :)

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