JULY, 2007
Since July is the month in which we celebrate our national independence, it seems appropriate to
make the United States of America the primary theme of this Newsletter. Both the Reflection and the
Story of our National Anthem will, hopefully and prayerfully, lead us to renew our commitment to
prayer and to clearly realize what we are praying for, what the impact of prayer will be according to
God’s will. So, before you begin reading, please pray for an open mind and heart and pray for
direction.
REFLECTION
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the American. “And after that?”
“Afterwards? Well, my friend, that’s when it emember, folks: Satan, as powerful as he
gets really interesting,” answered the is, flees in the presence of prayer that is
American, chuckling. “When your business God led and in keeping with God’s will.
gets really big, you can start selling stocks and Therefore, Satan does not want us to realize the
make millions!” “Millions? Really? And after awesome weapon that we have. Pray – for SW
that?” asked the villager. “After that you’ll be MO, for your areas, and for our nation. Our
able to retire, live in a tiny village near the survival depends on prayer!!
coast, sleep late, play with your children, catch
a few fish, take a siesta with your wife and God bless you. Peace to you and yours. Call
spend your evenings enjoying your friends.” me anytime at
And the moral is: Know where you’re going in (417) 331-1028.
life. You may already be there.