Golden Greetings August 2014 | Page 6

The material, philosophies and experiences of Earth can never nullify the power of God's Word. When we embrace this power, it dissolves the power of the temporal world with its circumstances, and establishes the REALITY of the REAL purpose of our REAL God. Jesus, the LIVING WORD, spoke with people He loved. After talking from Peter's boat with a multitude who sat on Gennesaret's shores, He said to Peter, “launch out into the deep and let down your nets”. Peter, weary from the previous night's failed catch, said, “Master we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at THY WORD I will let down the net”. Within moments the net broke due to the size of the catch and Peter had to call Andrew to help with the haul. Let the shadow of the fantasy world vanish as God's people take courage and find grace to turn from the darkness of deception rooted in philosophy and the empty deceit cradled in the traditions of men and the norms of the world. Let every Child of God, by faith, surrender to the Word of His Power and enjoy a real relationship with Jesus Who has prepared a Real Heaven for all who love Him. PRAYER FOCUS We, at Sarnia Assembly, have started something that is really working at our Prayer Meetings. At the beginning of the meeting we make a list of requests. Then we break into small groups and, remaining in the hall, each group prays together. The result? There is a real buzz, so most people don't mind praying a short prayer. Many people are praying for various requests at the same time and just about everyone prays. It really works and is such a blessing. My point is simply to encourage you to pray! As you read through this Magazine, let something touch your heart, and then take it to the Lord. Let's keep in touch with God and let Him make us living epistles, read and known of all men. August: Please dedicate this month to pray earnestly for the folk who read the Nutshells to respond to the Gospel and receive Jesus. September: Pray that the Brethren going on Mission will be hugely blessed and come back with wonderful reports for our Mag. We would love you to Join our Prayer Group in praying for our Magazine – call me on 082 294 6605.   5 Mandy Hemphill