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“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof” (Revelation 21:23).

In Heaven there will be no need of sun or moon.  The glory of the Eternal Light of Heaven will shine brighter than any earthly lights. There was need of them on earth to divide day and night and set in place the seasons. When we get to the holy city, everything needed on earth will be gone.  The holy city will only need the True Light to radiate the glory of God.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for health and strength for FWBIM ambassadors as they travel.
NOTE: Participate in Day Two of WNAC’s annual PreEaster Week of Prayer for World Missions. This year’s focus is two-fold: Hard Places and Harvest Places. Download the daily prayer guide and join Women Active for Christ everywhere in focused intercession for global evangelism efforts.

“And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it”  (Revelation 21:22).

In Heave, there will be no need for a temple or other building to go to worship God.  We will be with Him, and we can worship Him whenever we want to. That worship will be endless praise to the One who made it possible for us to have eternal life. An endless celebration of praise—how wonderful will that be?

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray encouragement for creative access workers.
NOTE: Today begins WNAC’s annual PreEaster Week of Prayer for World Missions. This year’s focus is two-fold: Hard Places and Harvest Places. A daily prayer guide offers a listing of specific needs. Download and join Women Active for Christ everywhere in focused intercession for global evangelism efforts.

“But I will call on God, and the Lord will rescue me. Morning, noon and night I plead aloud in my distress, and the Lord hears my voice. He rescues me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me, even though many still oppose me. God, who is king forever, will hear me and will humble them…” (Psalm 55:16-19 NLT).

Appropriate verse for me this week. You see, I’m setting about to make some big changes in my life. A very, dear friend and I are embarking on a journey towards prayerfulness. We’re determined to become prayer warriors. We have made a commitment to make prayer an important place in our life. We’re going to pray more.

I can’t speak for her, but in my own mind it’s less about the hours some may commit to actual knee time and more about attitude. I know I need to pray more. I’m fully aware of those around me who need me to pray more. I’m privvy to the knowledge that prayer is a tenant of the Christian faith–and honor, really. It’s just, well, it’s just…

…things get in the way.
…the day slips by and He’s not heard from me.
…problems arise that I must attack head on, instead of talking to my Father.
…I really don’t want to bother Him with things He has enabled me to handle on my own.
…the idea of committing to prayer seems ever so saintly, and well, you know me.
…what if I do it wrong?
…and truthfully, doesn’t He know already?

I know, I know, pitiful excuses. But you’ve used them, too, haven’t you?

Well, no more. He’s going to hear from me more often. I’m going to listen for His voice more intently. From this point on, I will spend more time in prayer.

Want to join me in this huge change?

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for North Carolina WAC president Diane Bridgman as she leads women in preparation for the 2011 WNAC Convention.
NOTE: Tomorrow begins WNAC’s PreEaster Week of Prayer for World Missions. Download a daily prayer guide and prepare your heart to intercede for global evangelism efforts.

“Do you know how God controls the storm and causes the lightning to flash forth from his clouds?  Do you understand how he balances the clouds with wonderful perfection and skill?  When you are sweltering in your clothes and the south wind dies down and everything is still, he makes the skies reflect the heat like a giant mirror.  Can you do that?”  (Job 37:15-18).

Can you tell me the last time you were caught off guard by something utterly amazing?  When you were stopped in your shoes because your jaw hit the floor with awe?  How long has it been since you wondered about the simplest of things?

Was it when you were a child?  Was it the last time you laid in the grass watching the clouds?  Picked petal after petal from a flower?  Watched an ant crawl from its home across the sidewalk and back?

I’m on a mission to look for the amazing things God has placed all around me.  I’m determined to see what He’s made in the clouds, to ponder how He formed a flower, to stop for a moment or two and watch a bird building a nest.  I’m going to watch my little boy sleeping, even if it runs us off schedule for a moment or two.  I’m going to stand for a while in the newly tilled ground before I begin planting the garden—just to feel the dirt between my toes.  I’m going to sit in the swing and feel the breeze on my face, just to be sitting.

You, and I, are never too old to be amazed.  Too busy perhaps, but never too old.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for wisdom to redeem the time, because the days are evil.

“And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life” (Revelation 21:27).

We’ve already alluded to the fact all unrighteousness will not enter the holy city.

Come to the Eternal Light and cast off that baggage at the foot of the Cross. Make sure your name is inscribed in the  “Lamb’s book of life.”

The movie, “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames” dramatically depicts the need to make sure your name is written down. If you get a chance to view this, it will definitely stir your soul. It will give you a burden for those who still walk in darkness.

Next week we will shed some light on “The Savior of Heaven.”   We’ll have all eternity to view the sights of that bright city,  but first we will want to see Jesus, the Eternal Light.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Taxes a concern? Pray and place valuables in His heavenly account.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).

Doesn’t this verse make you eager to go to Heaven?  Knowing whatever we have faced in the past will be gone should make us excited.  Everything that caused us tears will have vanished. Many people live with some form of pain.  Many have faced grief and heartache.  All of that will be over when God wipes all tears from our eyes.

We will experience all things new because a better and brighter day is coming. Keep walking in His Light.  His Light will lead you eternal joy.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for WNAC affiliate groups in Panama and Côte d’Ivoire.

“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolators, nor adulterers, nor effiminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind” (1 Corinthians 6:9).

Our verse gives a composite list of those who will not be residing in Heaven.  Another benefit of Heaven is knowing we will not have to worry or fear about those living around us.  A place where there is no unrighteousness sounds like Paradise to me.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Reflect upon the future joys of Heaven. Offer praise to the Lamb.