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There are police or security protecting the majority of churches in your area? Wow, where do you live Night Owl?

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In a quiet rural county located at least 30 mins. or more from the nearest interstate highways.

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So even that far out churches are being targeted? I live in rural California and my church has only had minor vandalism so there is no professional security.

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I edited my post to add "Sunday mornings". My apologies for not clarifying this earlier.

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Thank You, LORD, thank You.

“We have been called.”

"And those He predestined, He also called; and those He called, He also justified; and those He justified, He also glorified." Romans 8:30 HCSB

Thank you, Jenise, for this insightful, heartfelt letter. GOD bless you!

"When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before." Daniel 6:10 HCHB

“We have been called.”

Daniel 6:10 HCHB

This verse powerfully speaks to the heart. Daniel became aware of the consequences of his prayers, which would no doubt bring him into the lion’s den. But he knew his GOD was greater than the lions, the King, and his accusers, so he got down on his knees, prayed, and thanked his GOD as he had always done. Nothing had changed. His GOD was still sovereign over all of creation and had absolute control over every situation.

As we see how Daniel acted, does it move us to have the same conviction that no matter what happens in this hostile world, we will remain obedient to what our GOD has called us to do no matter the consequences because surely, He has called each of us?

“We have been called.”

“Who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 ESV.

Thank You, LORD, for all that You do for us. Thank You for calling us. Thank You for Your Love and great kindness that saved us and freed us from a hopeless future, from death. Thank You for giving us everlasting life. Thank You for holding on to us forever. Thank You for Your gracious care. Amen

"I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 HCSB

Peaceful Piano Instrumental - Prayer Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiaBQAp9nMQ&t=437s

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I look forward to your mini messages every Sunday morning, brother James! 😊

"Nothing had changed."

Our God is ever faithful, unchanging, immovable.

"We have been called."

Lord Jesus, help us with your wisdom in these days to fulfill the mission you've called us to, through your Holy Spirit. Amen!

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Amen!

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