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This Woman's Prayer

I pray not for power or place, only for the simple grace to look my neighbors in the face. I seek not for silver or gold but only for the peace of God that brings contentment to the soul. I pray for the devotion and virtue of Ruth. For the wisdom to take kindly the counsel of years and gracefully surrender the things of youth. For the courage of Esther I pray as before the king she stood that day. Father, give me a will and heart to be all you created me to be, and prosper my hands to your work accordingly. I pray that my life be an example of Proverbs thirty-one.

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Date: 7/15/2012 7:32:00 AM
A wonderful tribute for your niece Lori. Made me think you might be in the Star ,with the reference to Ruth and Esther. Anne
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Date: 9/17/2011 8:29:00 PM
wow I am NOT a big bible fan but this really spoke to me of all the best that is woman, if this is your prayer...you truely are a good tool in the hand of god..light & love and thanks so much for stopping by and reading me [I was named for the judge & phophetess Deborah ;)]
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Date: 8/30/2011 10:02:00 PM
From one to seven this rates a 10. Goig into my faves. God Bless, JB
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Date: 8/20/2011 12:48:00 AM
You are a virtuous woman indeed! I ran out of ink in my printer and as soon as I replace my cartridge, I am gonna send a copy of this to my friends. So nice to see a Godly woman share her testimony through her writing. U are an encouragement, Lori! Gwendolen
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Date: 8/19/2011 2:52:00 PM
Touching and true, thanks for your kind comment you are a great poet, keep the pen flowing your very good. God bless Robert
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