Nov. 12,2005

2 Corinthians 2:14,15 NASB

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and
manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every
place. For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are
being saved and among those who are perishing;
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Thank you, Father, for leading us to triumph in Christ. Thank you for the victorious plans that you have for us.

Lord, I lift up Pastor Jim. Thank you for the lives that are being changed. Surround him with protection. Give him wisdom in his everyday dealings.

I lift up his wife, Nonie, encourage her. Protect her. Help her to be a wife and mother that glorifies you. Teach her what that means, Lord. Build her faith. Help her not grow weary with the every day activities. Cause her to see what an important part of her family you’ve called her to be.

Lord, I also lift up their children. Surround them and protect them from the influences of this world. Draw them to you and let them see how very much you love them. Become more real to them than the air they breathe. Let them know that you’ve called them to be who they are. Give them discernment in their relationships. Provide friends that will build their faith and challenge them to walk Godly lives.

Lord, I lift up the Manker family. Draw them close together. Help them to be Christ to each other….in love, in mercy and in righteousness.

Bless Pastor Jim in his ministries at SG. Open doors and give him wisdom to know where to put his energy. Fill him with the sweet aroma of the knowledge of you.
In the name of the righteous, wonderful name of Jesus,
amen