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Navy Veteran - 22 Years of Service (USN Retired), Follower of Jesus Christ, Enthusiastic Trump Supporter, Digital Soldier and Truth Spreader, Student of History, and Proud Resident of South Carolina.
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On this day, 13 May 2006, Marine Lance Cpl. Richard Z. James, 20, of Seaford, Del.; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; was killed while conducting combat operations in the Anbar province, Iraq. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Acts 13:2

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

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When people genuinely worship, when they fast seeking God's will, and they pray earnestly and worship, our Father calls them to his service and mission in the world. Christian worship is not an end in itself, but a launching pad to Christian mission. Please don't get so caught up in your worship experience that you leave it at the door when you exit the building. Instead, understand that our worship together as Jesus' family is a blessing intended to inspire us to engage in public worship and service in the world throughout our everyday lives. (Romans 12:1-2; Hebrews 12:28; 13:16) As we worship with our brothers and sisters, let's also listen to the words of the songs, the message of the Scriptures, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit on our hearts. God is calling us to his special mission in our world, so that we can bring grace and hope to a lost
On this day, 14 May 2003, Army Spc. David T. Nutt, 32, of Blackshear, Ga.; assigned to 494th Transportation Company, Fort Campbell, Ky.; was killed in a vehicle accident in Mosul, Iraq. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Acts 13:3

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.

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While fasting is not widely practiced in many churches today, it was a vital part of the early Christian church. Let's ensure that we prepare for significant events in ministry and mission to the world with prayer and fasting, whether sponsored by our congregations or not. As we prepare to embark on God's work in the world and our mission to the world, our preparation should include times of prayer and fasting. A mission without the Holy Spirit, prayer, and fasting is an undervalued mission and an underpowered effort.