Here is aninspirational thought by Max Lucado from last Friday. It hit my 'hot button' because it sounded like me. It has a web address and a prayer challenge. I don't normally do web addresses for Karen's Korners but this one is intriguing me. I know from pushing some buttons "Before Amen" is the name of new book written by Lucado, which is being promoted.

I am looking farther. I challenge you to do the same. May or may not be wonderful. I (we?) will see:

A Portable Prayer

"Some people excel in prayer. They are the SEAL Team 6 of intercession. They would rather pray than sleep. Why is it I sleep when I pray? It's not that we don't pray at all. We all pray some. Surveys indicate one in five unbelievers prays daily. Just in case perhaps? When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. He gave them a prayer. Not a lecture on prayer? A quotable, repeatable, portable prayer. Could you use the same?

"Father, You are good

I need help. Heal me and forgive me

They need help. Thank you.

In Jesus Name, Amen."

"Let this prayer punctuate your day!

"Here's my challenge for you! Sign on at www.BeforeAmen.com . Every day for four weeks, pray four minutes. Then get ready to connect with God like never before!"

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