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Halls -

I posted this a little while ago over on Terri's prayer thread. Maybe it will help you:

Since we believe that Scripture is the inspired Word of God, and that He speaks directly to us, I believe that He has told us that He will save Terri. Here are just a few of the promises He has made:

He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the LORD was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. As for God, his way is perfect; THE WORD OF THE LORD IS FLAWLESS. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? Psalm 18:16-19; 30-31

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. MANY WILL SEE AND FEAR AND PUT THEIR TRUST IN THE LORD. Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Psalm 40:1-4

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. Psalm 55:22-23

The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble. The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him. Psalm 37:39-40

But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out. Psalm 10:14-15

And finally:

"Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them." AND THE WORDS OF THE LORD ARE FLAWLESS, LIKE SILVER REFINED IN A FURNACE OF CLAY, PURIFIED SEVEN TIMES. O LORD, you will keep us safe and protect us from such people forever. Psalm 12:5-7

Ever since the fall of 2003, I have felt very strongly that the words of the Psalms described Terri's situation very clearly. I also am convinced that the Lord has given us His answer in the Psalms. I believe that He will rescue Terri, and not only that, that the crimes against her **will** be found out and punished! We just need to keep believing and praying and trusting in the Lord. He has sustained her thus far, and will continue to until she is rescued!

Amen, N! Wonderful post. I've gone from despair to hope after reading the scriptures everyone is posting and singing the hymns. I love those old hymns!

I am praying the church would be aroused and awakened - it's as though even the strongest, most Bible believing Christians have been asleep. Wake up, church!

"..on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18

"Lead on, O King Eternal, The day of march has come;
Hence-forth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home:
Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong,
And now, O King Eternal, We life our battle song.

Let on O King Eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease,
And Holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace;
For not with swords' loud crashing, nor roll of stiring drums,
With deeds of love and mercy, The heavenly Kingdom comes.

Lead on O King Eternal: We follow, not with fears;
For gladness breaks like morning Where-e'er Thy face appears;
Thy cross is lifted o'er us: We journey in its light:
The crown awaits the conquest: Lead on, O God of might
Ernest Shurtleff, 1888

-Bettina