Diana Blessing

In Dallas, the doctor, walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. She was still groggy from surgery. Her husband, David, held her hand as they braced themselves for the latest news. That afternoon of March 10, 1991, complications had forced Diana, only 24-weeks pregnant, to undergo an emergency Cesarean to deliver the couple's new daughter, Dana Lu Blessing. At 12 inches long and weighing only one pound nine ounces, they already knew she was perilously premature. Still, the doctor's soft words dropped like bombs. "I don't think she's going to make it," he said, as kindly as he could. "There's only a 10-percent chance she will live through thenight, and even then, if by some slim chance she does make it, her future could be a very cruel one "Numb with disbelief, David and Diana listened as the doctor described the devastating problems Dana would likely face if she survived. She would never walk, she would never talk, she would probably be blind, and she would certainly be prone to other catastrophic conditions from cerebral palsy to complete mental retardation, and on and on. "No! No!" was all Diana could say. She and David, with their 5-year-old son Dustin, had long dreamed of the day they would have a daughter to become a family of four. Now, within a matter of hours, that dream was slipping away. But as those first days passed, a new agony set in for David and Diana. Because Dana's underdeveloped nervous system was essentially 'raw', the lightest kiss or caress only intensified her discomfort, so they couldn't even cradle their tiny baby girl against their chests to offer the strength of their love. All they could do, as Dana�struggled alone beneath the ultraviolet light in the tangle of tubes and wires, was to pray that God would stay close to their precious little girl. There was never a moment when Dana suddenly grew stronger. But as the weeks went by, she did slowly gain an ounce of weight here and an ounce of strength there. At last, when Dana turned two months old, her parents were able to hold her in their arms for the very first time. And two months later, though doctors continued to gently but grimly warn that her chances of surviving, much less living any kind of normal life, were next to zero, Dana went home from the hospital, just as her mother had predicted. Five years later, Dana was a petite but feisty young girl with glittering gray eyes and an unquenchable zest for life. She showed no signs whatsoever of any mental or physical impairment. Simply, she was everything a little girl can be and more. But that happy ending is far from the end of her story. One blistering afternoon in the summer of 1996 near her home in Irving , Texas , Dana was sitting in her mother's lap�in the bleachers of a local ball park where her brother Dustin's baseball team was practicing. As always, Dana was chattering nonstop with her mother and several other adults sitting nearby when she suddenly fell silent. Hugging her arms across her chest, little Dana asked, "Do you smell that?" Smelling the air and detecting the approach of a thunderstorm, Diana replied, "Yes, it smells like rain."Dana closed her eyes and again asked, "Do you smell that?" Once again, her mother replied,"Yes, I think we're about to get wet. It smells like rain." Still caught in the moment, Dana shook her head, patted her thin shoulders with her small hands and loudly announced, "No, it smells like Him.. It smells like God when you lay your head on His chest." Tears blurred Diana's eyes as Dana happily hopped down toplay with the other children. Before the rains came, her daughter's words confirmed what Diana and all the members of the extended Blessing family had known, at least in their hearts, all along. During those long days and nights of her first two months of her life, when her nerves were too sensitive for them to touch her, God was holding Dana on His chest and it is His loving scent that she remembers so well. You now have 1 of 2 choices. You can either pass this on and let other people catch the chills like you did just now or you can delete this and act like it didn't touch your heart like it did mine. IT'S YOUR CALL! "I can do all things in Him who strengthens me.." This morning when the Lord opened a window to Heaven, He saw me, and He asked: "My child, what is your greatest wish for today?" I responded: "Lord please, take care of the person who is reading this message,their family and their special friends. They deserve it and I love them very much" The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginning, but not its end. I did not write this This is a wonderful real life healing. God is there for us to be healed. BELIEVE. Rev, Londa Picard

To Kill an American

Written by an Australian Dentist....and too good to delete.... To Kill an American You probably missed this in the rush of news, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper, an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American. So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is . So they would know when they found one. (Good one, mate!!!!) 'An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. An Ame rican may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani or Afghan. An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans.An American is Christian, or he could be Jewish, or Buddhist, or Muslim. In fact, there are more Muslims in America than in Afghanistan . The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses. An American is also free to believe in no religion. For that he will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God. An American lives in the most prosperous land in the history of the world. The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence , which recognizes the God given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness. An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return. When Afghanistan was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country! As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan . Americans welcome the best of everything...the best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best services. But they also welcome the least. The national symbol of Am erica, the Statue of Liberty , welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America . Some of them were working in the Twin Towers the morning of September 11 , 2001 earning a better life for their families. It's been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists. So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself . Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American. Who ever the dentist was; he was right on! America has helped so many countries. Because we are a nation who believes in God & we have been blessed. Thank you to the Dentist who wrote this. Rev. Londa Picard

1 John 1:9

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful & just to forgive us our sins & to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Confession: In Psalm 51 we have King David confessing of his sin. As a Christian we can pattern our guilt of sin by freely admitting the sin. This is also vital to us to be honest in our confesson. God will graciously forgive all of our sins. As King David display real sorrow over his sin; we need to display this also. King David asked God to forgive him, we need to ask for forgiveness. As King David did we need to believe that God has heard us & will restore us John tells us the means of forgiveness & the cleansing is in the Blood Of Jesus Christ our LORD. As the method of forgiveness & cleansing is the confession of the Christian. As Brother Andrew Murray said in his book "The Power of the Blood of Christ"; "God's Word comes to us with the promise of blessing that ought to awaken all our desires. Believe that the blood of Jesus cleanses from all sin. If you learn how to yield yourself correctly to its operation, it can do great things in you." Put God to the test on working things out in you. His promise is cleansing from all unrighteousness. Also from the same book of Andrew Murray he said "My friend, my possessions, my spirit must all be surrendered so that I may be cleansed in each relationship by the precious blood & so that all the activities of my spirit, soul, & being may experience a thorough cleansing" 1 John 1:7B the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. Not some but ALL! There is power in the blood!! Believe in the power of the blood. It's life. Not death. God will not see our sin but the Blood of Jesus! In the Blood of Jesus Chri st our Lord Love Rev. Londa Picard

Romans 3:22-26

22) even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all & on all who believe. For there is no difference; 23) for all have sinned & fallen short of the glory of God. 24) being justified freely by His grace through the redempton that is in Christ Jesus, 25) whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate. His righteousness, because in His forbearance God passed over the sins that were previously committed, 26) to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just & the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus It's in our nature to fall short of God. That Jesus's blood redempted us from this sin. God wanted us to see His righteousness. Praise God that He did send Jesus that His blood is seen by God & not our sins. Just have faith in Jesus. We have an acquittal from God. This acquittal is so complete that there is absolutely nothing that will prevent christians from approaching God with the utmost freedom!! Jesus blood alone has done everything. Rev. Londa Picard

Be careful out there

Be Careful Out There: IDIOT SIGHTING: We had to have the garage door repaired. The Sears repairman told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a 'large' enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had the largest one Sears made at that time, a 1/2 horsepower. He shook his head and said, 'Lady, you need a 1/4 horsepower.' I responded that 1/2 was larger than 1/4. He said, 'NO, it's not.' Four is larger than two..' We haven't used Sears repair since. IDIOT SIGHTING: My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave the clerk a $5 bill. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her a quarter. She said, 'you gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar bill back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the quarter, and said 'We're sorry but they could not do that kind of thing.' The clerk then proceeded to give me back $1 and 75 cents in change.. Do not confuse the clerks at McD's. IDIOT SIGHTING : I live in a semi rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the DEER CROSSING sign on our ro ad. The reason: 'Too many deer are being hit by cars out here! I don't think this is a good place for them to be crossing anymore.' From Kingman , KS . IDIOT SIGHTING IN FOOD SERVICE : My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for 'minimal lettuce.' He said he was sorry, but they only had ice burg lettuce. From Kansas City IDIOT SIGHTING: I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, 'Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?' To which I replied, 'If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?' He smiled knowingly and nodded, 'That's why we ask..' Happened in Birmingham , Ala. IDIOT SIGHTING : The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people doing driving?!' She was a probation officer in Wichita , KS IDIOT SIGHTING : At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker. She was leaving the company due to 'downsizing.' Our manager commented cheerfully, 'This is fun. We should do this more often.' Not another word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a lunch at Texas Instruments. IDIOT SIGHTING : I work with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the sake of her life, couldn't understand why her system would not turn on. A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriffs office, no less. IDIOT SIGHTING When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. 'Hey,' I announced to the technician, 'its open!' His reply, 'I know. I already got that side.' This was at the Ford dealership in Canton, MS STAY ALERT! They walk among us... and the scary part is that they VOTE and they REPRODUCE

Believing & dare to believe

He is the same today. And all things are possible whom dare believes & trust in God. God is a wonderful God. He tells us that He loves us. In John 3:16 He tells us about giving His only Son for us. Jesus Christ

God is working mightly in our lives. He have to trust Him!! Have you been trusting the LORD? We need an ever increasing faith. As the early church had. They didn't have a manuel to follow, as we have the bible to guide us. GET THE MANUAL OUT & USE IT!!! As the old saying it doesn't hurt to read the out come!!

In Jesus Christ Name AMEN

Rev. Londa Picard

Secrets of Prayer

Secrets of Prayer Acts One of the first things I can think about is, the knowledge of knowing where you stand with God & His Word (the bible). Is the bible wrong? No, it is not. So, we find out where the verses that He has promised us. It will be more then one verse & do not take it out of text. If the Word of God doesn't agree with what you're asking; then you are asking amiss. The Bible will have the answer in more then one spot. In fact you will find the answer in several different places of the bible. Do not take the written Word of God out of text, other wise you've missed it. James 4:3 You ask & do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. Psalm 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear me; Job 27:8A For what is the hope of the hypocrite (Finish reading the rest of this chapter). The second thing to do is ask God. You have His Word, you have His promises for us. You are asking with a pure heart in earnest. You are not asking as a hypocrite would ask. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For thy shall see God. AMEN = So Be It Rev. Londa Picard

I Am the LORD that Healeth

I am the Lord That Healeth James 5:14 &15 14) Is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church, & let them pray over him anointing him with oil in the Name of the Lord; 15) And the prayer of Faith shall save the sick, & the Lord shall raise him up: & if he have committed sins they shall be forgiven him. We're being told very simply by God, that whom-ever is sick, go to the Elders of the church & have them anoint you with oil & to pray over you, while you confess your sins & you shall be forgiven. Doing all of this in the Name of the Lord! You have done what you been told to do. The Elders has done what they're suppose to do. Now it is in God's Hands. Now you can rest in the assurance of the Lord to raise you up. It's the promise of God's Word! You have to believe God's truth (which is His Word). As James tells us in: James 5:19 & 20 19) Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, & some turns him back, 20) let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death & cover a multitude of sins. Now, if you turn away from any part of God's truth, then you are leaving an opening for the enemy to come in. God's Word is the truth! It doesn't changed! Matthew 18:19 Again I say to you that if two of you on earth concerning anything that they ask,it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. It isn't just in one place of the bible about healing, it's written all over the Bible! Now that you have asked the Elders, that will make two people who believe & are in agreement. Matthew 18:19 says two; both say ask in the Name of the Lord. Are you going to believe man or God's Word? God's Word is the truth, not man. John 8:32 "And you shall know the truth, & the truth shall make you free," John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father Except through Me. Now that you know what is the truth. And you know God wants you free from sickness, bondage, sin, satan, self, anything that is holding you back from God & His Blessing. If you do not believe me, believe the word of God. It's there in your Bible. On this matter of healing, deliverance, it just isn't once in the Bible it's through pout the Word of God. So, I am not taking one verse. A couple of verses out of the several. Old & New Testament And the Bible doesn't say it was only for the early church. Remember God never changes. Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever you desire when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. Matthew 7:7 Ask, & it shall be given you; seek, & you shall find; knock, & it shall be open unto you Remember, this is not a give me, give me license. The Bible doesn't say you'll be rich.It does say God will meet your needs. It does say Gods will is for you to be healed. To repent, to turn away from your sins. To believe, to ask, to seek Him. The Bible is just as much for today as it was for the early church. It's Gods covenant!!! Not mine but, HIS. The early church even used handkerchiefs or aprons. Look at : Acts 19:11 & 12 11) And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: 12) So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, & the diseases departed from them, & the evil spirits went out of them. Smith Wigglesworth used the handkerchiefs for people with addictions; as he (Smith Wigglesworth) would say drunkards. Had the mans wife put it under his pillow, in the pillowcase. The story goes that the man went to several pubs & he told all the bartenders that they were poisoning him. Yes, the man turned to the Lord. The Lord has power to set captive people free! Smith Wigglesworth tells of many adults & children being healed by the touching of the handkerchiefs. The handkerchiefs had been prayed over like Paul did. Always remember: 1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, & have overcome them; BECAUSE GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU, then he that is in the world. Matthew 8:17 That is might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, & bare our sicknesses. In the name of Jesus Christ! Amen & Amen = so be it. Rev. Londa Picard

Three crosses

You have to look at the crucifixion; you are seeing three men dying. JESUS was dying as an offering "for the LORD". Thief died rejecting the Christ & went to Hell. The other Thief changed while he was on the cross & his sins became as white as snow.

Uncle Jay & a look @ 2008

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