DAILY DEVOTIONAL    THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2002
(Revelation 12:11)

They defeated him by the blood of the Lamb, and by their testimony; for they did not love their lives but laid them down for him.

SOURCE: (Revelation 12:11) The Children's Living Bible, ©1970 Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton Illinois 60187


The word of the testimony. Many days, I drive into the offices of Liveprayer.Com and wonder if what we are doing really matters. Going through so many prayer requests each and every day, 7 days a week, every kind of tragic situation you can imagine, wears you down and makes you wonder whether there even is a God out there. Even in these brief moments of weakness, God is faithful to send forth each day, in the midst of the requests... the "word of testimony". God knows how weak I am, how small my faith is, and has to remind me constantly of his awesome power and might. Today, whatever you are facing, let me assure you. There is a VERY real God. He loves you unconditionally. He understands your hurts and pains. He will help you to overcome, to be victorious in your life if you simply put your faith and trust in Him!!!!!

The second day Liveprayer was in operation, our online pastor that day was leading a man in Nebraska in the sinners prayer. At that very moment, a man in Hong Kong was at his brothers house. His brother, who was a Christian, had somehow heard of Liveprayer and they were watching our LIVE feed. The man had lost his business that morning and was in great pain. He heard the man in Nebraska accept Jesus and asked his brother if he could accept Jesus in his life too....

A mother in Arizona had a son in a coma. She asked for prayer. After 9 months of being in a coma, the doctors had given up hope. I got an email from this Mom last week saying her son was out of the coma and awake..........

Several months ago, I prayed for over 13,000 marriages that were in trouble. Several days later, an email came in from a man who was in court that day to sign his divorce papers. He told me how when he picked up the pen to sign his name, his hand was frozen. Something came over him and he started crying. He asked his attorney for a few minutes and went in the bathroom. While in the bathroom, the conviction of God came over him and he got on his knees, recommitting his life to Christ in that bathroom. He and his wife are in counseling and prepared to make their marriage work....

In 38 months, we know of over 20,000 people who have accepted Christ through Liveprayer.Com. We have documented thousands of people who God has healed. Countless marriages have been restored. Thousands of people have been delivered from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and pornography. Incredible financial miracles have happened to people. Many relationships between family and friends have been reconciled.

Not a day goes by when we aren't informed of some great miracle occurring in the life of someone who has come to Liveprayer.Com in their hour of need for prayer, and God has answered. I share these brief words of testimony with you to encourage you today that YOU to can overcome whatever it is you are facing in your life. My Bible says that God is no respecter of persons... He doesn't discriminate in handing out His blessings. What God has done for someone else, He will do for you. Use these words of testimony today to overcome whatever hurdles you face in your life today!

I love you and care about you so much, you will never know. I can hardly believe it has been 38 months since we first signed on. We have been through so much, yet God has been faithful. I want you to know that I could NEVER have made it with out you. Your prayers, your words of encouragement, your financial support of this ministry has made it possible for us to be here each day to help hurting people. Showing up is half the battle. As long as we show up every day, we are faithful, God has something to work with.

I can't show up by myself. I need you. I never imagined in only 38 months over 20,000 people a day would be coming to the Liveprayer.Com website, over 1,500,000 would be getting the Daily Devotional each day. YOU...have made that possible. Thousands and thousands of people worldwide find the love and hope we know in Jesus Christ each day because YOU stand with me. All I can say to you is thank you.

As we are into our 4th year here at Liveprayer, I am encouraged by the past 38 months, and challenged by the future. The ability to reach millions each day for Christ through the Internet inspires me. I can only imagine how Paul would love to have had this tool to work with. We are committed to using it to literally to touch the world with the Gospel, while being a beacon of hope to those who need a special touch from God during those difficult times we all face. Will you pray today about helping me? I need your prayers, and I need you to give the best gift you possibly can. We are still $17,900 from meeting our needs this month. The dawn of this fourth year means new opportunities, and it also means another year to pay for the operations of operating Liveprayer.Com.

You can give your gift on a major credit card via our secured server at our website, www.liveprayer.com under "donations". Or, you can always mail in your gift to:
Liveprayer
6660 46th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33709
ALL gifts to Liveprayer are 100% tax deductible.

Just as you have stood with me, know that I am standing with you. I pray for you each day, and you can ALWAYS reach me via bkeller@liveprayer.com anytime. God has placed me in your life for a purpose, so never hesitate to contact me if I can help you. You are like part of my family now, and I will always be here for you. I pray His richest blessings are with you this day. Use these words of testimony today to help you have the faith to overcome whatever battles you are fighting. We have victory in Jesus...and because of the blood of the Lamb, and word of testimony, satan is defeated!!!

In His love and service, Your friend and brother in Christ, Bill Keller

If I can help you in any way you can contact me through my personal email at bkeller@liveprayer.com.

***I am excited to let you know that the Liveprayer Daily Devotional is now available via audio each day. Simply go to http://www.liveprayer.com/DailyDevotionalAudio.html. Click on "Search by Category", then locate DAILY DEVOTIONAL. I want to thank Ed Morando for making this service available for FREE to Liveprayer.com.


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