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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

Although the Swing Machine was invented before the American Civil War, most stitching was still done by hand. Ladies were taught this craft by making embroidered samplers and quilts, and eventually clothing. Although the wealthy had "Dressmakers" young women were still expected to be able to "sew a fine seam" as part of their education.

In the book "Gone With The Wind", Scarlet O'Hara needs a new dress to impress. Since there is no fabric available, she uses her mother's green velvet draperies to make the dress, which comes out perfect. (Carol Burnett did a hilarious parody of this scene, with the curtain rod left in. LOL)

In "Fiddler on the Roof" there is a celebration when The Tailor gets a new Sewing Machine. And, in the 80's, there was a huge resurgence of the fine art of American Quilting that swept the nation. Both my Nana and my Mom were excellent seamstresses, and they taught me.

Someone who can sew is a real asset to the community. I have hauled out the sewing machine many times for someone who needed a quick repair, a costume, or a wedding dress. But my favorite achievements have always been the things I have made by hand.

One can only imagine how special Tabitha was to the community. Because of her kind and loving heart, she sewed (by hand!) garments and robes for the widows of her congregation. From the context, it is easy to infer that she did this on her own, without being assigned or coerced. Her talent was dedicated to helping her neighbors who were less talented or less fortunate than herself.

Whatever a person's gift or talent, it can be used by the Kingdom of God. If it is forced, or done for the wrong motives, it is worthless, but if it comes from the heart, it is precious. A simple widow's robe made by hand by Tabitha will ALWAYS be more beautiful that that awesome green velvet dress made from "Miss Ellen's Portiers".

Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, The plans of His heart from generation to generation. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance..” Psalm 33 NASB

God Bless America!

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.

Hallelujah and Amen

ML/LTOS

[ConorMacNessa]

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH FOR
THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM!
And for the Preservation of the Valiant
Israeli Nation!

"St. Peter Raising Tabitha From The Dead"
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ND it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.

And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.

And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.

And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

________________________________________Acts 9:32-43 (KJV)

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For ML In This Time Of Tribulation.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Repose Of The Soul Of ML's Mom.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For A Rapid Recovery For Our Own Yorkie.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For A Rapid Recovery For Our FRiend Uri'el2012.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Safety Of Our Gallant Troops And For The Success Of Their Vital Mission.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Repose Of The Souls Of Our Embassy Staff In Libya Who Were Assassinated 11 September 2012.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For The Deliverance Of Our Beloved Nation From The Lion’s Mouth.

PRAYERS ASCENDING ON HIGH For Our Brethren Of All Faiths Throughout The World Suffering Persecution.

We pray in particular on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Libya and throughout the Mideast. The members of the oldest of our Christian Communities, some of which date from the days of the Apostles, suffer under cruel, merciless and unrelenting persecution. They are Orthodox and Catholic, Protestant and Evangelical, Coptic, Pentecostal, and Baptist. To the persecutors, we are all "Nazarenes."

[trisham]

Thank you, left that other site!

[etabeta]

Amen and Blessings to all.

[NEWwoman]

Amen, left that other site

Tabitha/Dorcas’ gift was very practical and life-saving.

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.

[Maudeen]

Agreeing in prayer . . . .I am a sewing flunky (have even used duct tape for a hem) . . .but I am sure if I would put my heart into it and practice The Lord would help me out. I am in awe of those who have the ability to sew!

[Hiskid]

Amen

[Jeanbl]

AMEN...joining in Prayer