PLEASE NOTE: The distribution list service (associate.com) is physically moving its location and changing ISP's and will be out of service for the next day or two. This may hinder posting the Devotions until Saturday or Sunday. Please forgive the lapse in service if it should occur. Thanks! -Jan ******************************************* Have you signed the petition standing for LIFE for the unborn children? Please take a moment to do this right now by going to: http://www.grassfire.net/21.asp?PID=990606&P=1 (or, if you're an AOL user - click below: ) <a href="http://www.grassfire.net/21.asp?PID=990606&P=1">Click here</a> Thank you! ******************************************** Today's Devotion Friday, June 15, 2001 "Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter." (Psalm 118:19-20) Today's Thoughts David is a wonderful example of God's mercy which was continually displayed throughout his life. When he deserved judgment, mercy was granted; when he deserved punishment, mercy was applied. As a matter of fact, David was so assured of God's eternal mercy that he could boldly proclaim himself as numbered in the ranks of the righteous . . . his sins had been thoroughly purged and cleansed. It is so easy to allow our past to keep us from the entering into an intimate relationship with the Lord. Today as you contemplate His greatness, when you are reminded of how "bad" you once were, keep in mind how "good" God is in that His mercy thoroughly covers you so that you may walk in the freedom granted to you . . . through His gates, into His holy presence! Today's Prayer Dear Lord,Your mercy is all-encompassing and ever present in my life. Help me, Father, to comprehend the depths of your merciful love toward me so I can unashamedly enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart for all you have done for me. In the precious Name of Jesus and by His shed blood, I pray, Amen! Have a blessed day! Jan Ross rross@... "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. (Isaiah 54:17) ~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ Click here to sign the "Petition for Life": http://www.grassfire.net/21.asp?PID=990606&P=1 (or, if you're an AOL user - click below: ) <a href="http://www.grassfire.net/21.asp?PID=990606&P=1">Click here</a> ~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~+~ "Sha'alu Shalom Yerushalayim" (Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem) Psalm 122:6