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As a new Christian married to a pre-believer I pray often for my husband’s heart to be softened and to turn toward Jesus. Only for the last year or so. Twice in the last week, and the only times in our married life, he mentioned a shift in his thinking about God and eternity. I am so excited to see how God continues to shape my relationship with God, my relationship with my husband, and my hubby’s relationship with our Creator. Praise God! Alleluia, alleluia. -AG

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My sister in law was diagnosed with a deadly brain cancer . Our family and small group prayed for her,she was given 3-6 months to live. Three years later she is still alive and doing well.

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Sunday I recognized someone at church I hadn't seen since before COVID days. I was so happy to see them...but I couldn't remember their name. I did everything I could to try to pull it out and I couldn't. So, instead of praying first, I prayed as a last resort. Then, as I was on my way over to meet them without a name, it came to me. Thank you, Lord.

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On a recent tropical vacation, I went out past the waves to swim. then I noticed that I still had my brand new prescription glasses on. "It'll be okay, I won't go under water." I swam around and was heading back to shore, when a wave body slammed me and stole my glass! Oh no! Well, that's that I thought. My daughter in-law started searching the ocean, THE OCEAN! So I joined in, thinking this is never going to work, it"s an ocean. The waves were churning up the sand so that we couldn't see anything. We had searched for about ten minutes, then I remembered to pray...less than a minute later my foot hit something. It must be a stick. But no, it was my glasses !!! I couldn't believe it! Simply amazing! Thank you God, that you care, even about the little things.

V.F.

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We were set to host our backyard gathering, everything was ready. I woke up Sunday morning and found a pickup I didn't recognize parked on a parking strip next to our house. It took up four parking spots I was certain we would need. Since I didn't recognize it, I couldn't call a neighbor. All I could do was pray. So I did. At 9:30, it started up and pulled away. The first person came to our 10:00 gathering within one minute after they pulled away. I couldn't believe it. To top it off, the pickup came back at 12:30! I want everyone to praise the Lord with me.- S.R.

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When I was at my lowest, my Life Group prayed that my daughter would seel our home that we bought together. It would ease our debt and improve our relationship. This is something that I never believed would happen. Two days later (!), my daughter texted me saying that she was going to put our home on the market. The sale will close on July 14. We are still working on our relationship but it doesn't look like an impossibility. Thank you for your prayers! - D.F.

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Our lifegroup prayed for lots of kids to show up to Gladstone’s VBS this week and so far they’ve had 20+ kids every day!

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I’ve noticed that I’ve become much more patient in problem-solving and decision-making. Praying first has kept me from jumping the gun in many situations, including replacing a vehicle, sending an email, making a commitment, etc. In each case, the situation resolved in a satisfactory way, without nearly as much stress and worry!

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Shortly before Celebrate Recovery was supposed to start on July 4, it looked like no one was coming. I was worried that the meal I had prepared would go to waste. I prayed that God would bring people, and bring someone who really needed to be there. A small group of folks including two newcomers ended up attending. God answered my prayer.

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On our recent 24 hour anniversary getaway, my husband and I hoped to spend the morning hiking to a pretty waterfall much like we had done on our honeymoon. After several different attempts to find a parking place, we were about to give up. "Let's take one last loop through the parking lot." As we did, I remembered, "Pray First." I simply and silently prayed, "God, if this would be good for us, please open up a way." He did. There was one empty parking place. It was a beautiful hike and a good conversation, just what we needed. Thank you, Father!

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I asked my life group to pray for our elder retreat. I wasn't sure what to ask for. We spent the first hour of the retreat in prayer and then had exactly the discussion we needed. The venue was perfect, too. The Lord answered their prayers. - S.R.