10/31 - Peter Jackson

October 31 ( 10 : 31 )
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"Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name" Psalm 103:1
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For Peter Jackson born 10/31/1961
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Peter, you are a hero in my household. The way you so faithfully portrayed the Lord of the Rings novels has made my sons big fans of yours. Peter, I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you and that He will give you opportunities to praise Him in very public ways. I pray that you will pour the same excellence of your film making into your worship. In fact, I pray that your next film will be an act of worship to the Lord your God who blessed you with such immense talent.

10/30 - Henry Winkler

October 30 ( 10 : 30 )
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"The righteous will never be uprooted"
Proverbs 10:30
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For Henry Winkler born 10/30/1945
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Henry, I pray that the Lord will make Himself known to you in deeper, more intimate ways. I pray you will seek His face, and you will strive towards righteousness. You will never see the righteous forsaken by the Lord. You may see them tested and sometimes broken, but never forsaken. I know you have been in a place of testing, where you may feel abandoned by God. But you have persevered, and you know it was not by your own power. Cry out to Him and He will draw near once again and be with you.

10/29 - Winona Ryder

October 29 (10 : 29 )
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"The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous"
Proverbs 10:29
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For Winona Ryder born 10/29/1971
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Father God, I pray that You will reveal Your heart to Winona, that You will bring into her life the joy and peace that she has been seeking. Speak to her and reveal Your ways, so that she may walk in them with confidence. May she take refuge in Your perfect will and may Your love be the banner she dwells beneath. Surround her with a great cloud of witnesses to help her in quest for righteousness. May she find comfort in the familiar things and be challenged by the new opportunities You lay before her.

10/28 - Bill Gates

October 28 ( 10 : 28 )
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"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. "
John 10:28
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For Bill Gates born 10/28/1955
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Bill, many people envy you and your vast wealth, and it must be nice to have the knowledge that you will never have to worry about being able to pay for anything you need or want. I pray that you will know the same security for your eternal future and that you will recognize that your earthly wealth is just a tool God has given you in order to bring glory to His name. I pray that His Spirit will speak to your heart new and creative ways to use your fortune to do good works so men will see and glorify the Lord. To whom much is given, much is required, so seek Him, and have Him show you what He requires.

10/27 - Simon Le Bon

October 27 ( 10 : 27 )
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"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Luke 10:27
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For Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon born 10/27/1958

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Simon, you have experienced great fame and many have idolized you. I pray that you will turn that favor, that influence, into an opportunity to make famous your Heavenly Father. I pray that you will not be ashamed to acknowledge all the great things He has done for you. I pray that you can love the Lord your God with all of your heart, mind, and strength. I pray He lays before you opportunities to reflect His great love towards your fellow man. May you find ways to minister to the least of His children.

10/26 - Hillary Clinton

October 26 ( 10 : 26 )

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"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it"

1 Corinthians 10:26

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For Hillary Rodham Clinton born 10/26/1947
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Hillary, it may never occur to many christians to pray for you because they see you as the "enemy" because of your differing political views. But I count it as a privilege to beseech the Lord on your behalf. I pray the Lord will reveal to you His plans and purposes. I pray also that you follow hard after His calling, so that you may become a pure, blameless child of God. I pray that His truths be manifested in your life so that you may boast on the day of Christ that you did not run or labor for nothing.

10/25 - Bobby Knight

October 25 ( 10 : 25 )
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"When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever"

Proverbs 10:25

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For Bobby Knight born 10/25/1940
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Bobby, your life has been one of passionat pursuit of excellence. But human frailtiesand failings have often caused this passion to become a storm cloud of controversy and regret. I pray now that you will continue to seek excellence, but temper your passion with an abounding grace for human failures. In this way, you will be seeking God's righteousness and will be able to stand firm despite the storms.

10/24 - Scott Peterson

October 24 ( 10 : 24 )
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"Correct me Lord, but only with justice - not in Your anger, lest You reduce me to nothing"
Jeremiah 10:24
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For death row inmate Scott Peterson born 10/24/1972
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Lord, my heart can not bear, nor my mind even conceive of what this man did to his wife and unborn child. I will take no delight in his execution but will know it is the closest thing to justice we can administer as men. I thank You O Lord, that Your perfect justice is a way that is much higher than mine. I know Father, that You have made a way for Scott's sins to be atoned for and still maintain perfect justice. I thank You Lord that way has been made for me for every harsh thought I've had towards my wife and children, though not murderous, still ungodly, unrighteous, and unkind. I pray Scott learns of Your mercy and how Your blood covers it all.

10/23 - Dwight Yoakum

October 23 ( 10 : 23)

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"A man of understanding delights in wisdom"

Proverbs 10:23

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For Dwight Yoakum born 10/23/1956
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Father, I thank You for Dwight and the musical abilities You have blessed him with. I pray that You grow in him a deep desire for wisdom, and not just earthly wisdom, but that which can see into the spiritual realms. I pray that he uses this wisdom and his music together to glorify You. Reveal to his heart Your eternal mysteries so that many will hear and understand.

10/22 - Toby Mac

October 22 ( 10 : 22 )
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"all men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm will be saved"
Matthew 10:22
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For Toby McKeehan a.k.a. Toby Mac born 10/22/1964
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Toby, know that not all men hate you, in fact my children have your music booming out of their stereo systems on a regular basis. But in the midst of your own personal battles and spiritual warfare, stand firm, don't back down, even if it means failure in the eyes of man. Your treasure will be in heaven. I am blessed by your relationship with your son and that you bring him into your music. I pray that relationship will flourish all the days of your life. Be blessed Toby. You and True Dogg are always welcome at our home.

10/21 - Judge Judy

October 21 ( 10 : 21 )
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"Go, sell everything you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me"
Mark 10:21
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For Judy Sheindlin a.k.a. Judge Judy born 10/21/1942
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Judy, the Lord wants to be the sole desire of your heart. Some He does call to sell everything, but His real heart is that we foresake the things of this world that keep us distracted from Him and be satisfied with Him. Judy, His grace is sufficient and will embrace you as you draw near to Him. I know you have desired peace, you have longed to feel complete. It is only in accepting we are broken, that He can complete us. Unless Christ is all we need, we will never be satisfied. Be blessed Judy and follow His ways.

10/20 - Snoop Dogg

October 20 ( 10 : 20 )
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"Fear the Lord your God and serve Him. Hold fast to Him and take your oaths in His name"
Deuteronomy 10:20
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For Calvin Broadus a.k.a. Snoop Dogg born 10/20/1971
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Snoop Dogg, you have made a glamorous life out of the ashes of a sordid past. You have served yourself well by earthly standards by glorifying the thug lifestyle. But you know how the Lord has answered your prayers. You know you're endebted to Him and fear that He may pull the plug at any minute. Know that He has plans for you to prosper far beyond the riches you have now. He wants you to dwell with Him in paradise for eternity. Hold fast to Him and walk in the paths of righteousness He has called you to. Many will see and fear and turn their hearts to the Lord.

10/19 - Ty Pennington

October 19 ( 10 : 19 )
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"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the powers of the enemy; nothing will harm you"
Luke 10:19
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For Ty Pennington born 10/19/1965
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Father God, I thank You for the work You have given Ty to do. I thank You that he is so anxious and enthusiastic to pour himself into it. I can sense that it goes far beyond ratings, it is truly the desire of his heart to do what he can to help restore broken lives. I pray that You will stun his heart, and pour Your Spirit upon all those whose homes are reconstructed, so that their renewal will go far beyond bricks and mortar. I pray that he seeks Your guidance on how to speak into their lives and that You renew his spirit each time he pours himself out.

10/18 - Mike Ditka

October 18 ( 10 : 18 )
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“He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing” Deuteronomy 10:18
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For Mike Ditka born 10/18/1939
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Father, in this man beats the heart of a warrior. He has no time for nonsense, wanting to tackle the root of every problem and is not afraid to get his hands dirty in the process. Lord, I pray You fill this warrior with compassion, Your compassion for the widow and fatherless, Your heart for the alien. In this way, the way you have made him, bold and courageous, he may impact these in a might way. Renew his strength as he pours himself out to the fullest.

10/17 - Eminem

October 17 ( 10 : 17 )
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"You hear O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them and You listen to their cry" Psalm 10:17
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For Marshall Bruce Mathers III a.k.a. Eminem born 10/17/1972
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Father, You do indeed hear the desires of the afflicted. You hear the cries of the hurting, needy, and abused. You know the things this young man had to face in his childhood. You know of his anger, fear , and pain that manifests itself in his music. I pray Lord that You send Your Spirit to encourage him. To let him know that You hear his cry, and You want to draw near to him, comfort him, and give him the desires of his heart. I thank You Lord for blessing him with a daughter that has softened his heart. I pray that he will want more for her than this world has to offer, and together , they can seek Your face, catch a glimpse of Your glory, and spend eternity together in shadow of Your wing.

10/16 - John Mayer

October 16 ( 10 : 16 )
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"my eyes will be on the faithful in the land and they may dwell with me. He whose walk is blameless will minister to me"
Psalm 101:6
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For John Mayer born 10/16/1977
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Father God, I lift John up to You, continue to bless him with music that is thoughtful and engaging. Place in John's life those who are faithful to Your word and Your calling in their lives. Allow them to dwell with John, so that they may minister to him and help him walk a path that is blameless. And may that life of virtue be reflected in his art, may his words glorify his Creator and the Lover of his soul.

10/15 - Emeril Lagasse

October 15 ( 10 : 15 )
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"how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news"
Romans 10:15
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For chef Emeril Lagasse born 10/15/1959
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Taste and see that the Lord is good! Emeril, you know good food, and you can create a sumptuous feast, but your mind can not begin to conceive that which awaits you at the Lord's banqueting table. Beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news that you are invited to dine with the King of Kings for eternity. Come to the table that has been prepared for the ages. Bring with you all those who are hungry, all those who are thirsty, and all those who are weary and need rest. BAM! Taste and see that the Lord is GOOD!

10/14 - Cliff Richard

October14 ( 10 : 14 )
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“I am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me”
John 10:14
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For Henry Rodger Webb (a.k.a. Cliff Richard) born 10/14/1940
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Cliff, the Good Shepherd delights in you. He has led you by still waters and given your soul rest. But I believe He wants to breathe new songs into your life. That you should join with the “Young Lions”, the likes of Tim Hughes, Paul Oakley and Matt Redman. That you will pour your heart’s wisdom into a younger generation to bring many back to Him. It will cross generational lines and bring fathers, sons and daughters together at a crucial time for England, and for the world.

10/13 - Paul Simon

October 13 ( 10 : 13 )

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"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Romans 10:13

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For Paul Simon born 10/13/1941

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Paul, as I prayed for you, I heard the word "celebrity". Which was then revealed as meaning celebrated one, but not for you. But you are to celebrate the Name of the Lord, for He has poured out His blessing upon you and made a way for you to prosper. I pray He will speak new songs into your heart, many that will just be between you and He, and others that you are to share to make His name famous throughout the earth. Prepare the way of the Lord!

10/12 - Marion Jones

October 12 ( 10 : 12 )
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"Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord, until He comes and showers righteousness on you"
Hosea 10:12
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For Olympic athlete Marion Jones born 10/12/1975

Marion, I know the decision for you to confess your sins, to expose to the world that you had violated the rules of your sport, was a difficult and painful one to make. But know now that the truth shall set you free. You no longer have to live under your own self condemnation and the cloud of self-doubt. Confessing this is a step towards righteousness, it is breaking up the unplowed ground so the seeds of righteousness may be sown. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free and it is this eternal freedom that you can lay claim to. Long after the glimmer of the lost gold medals has faded, long after your earthly body has returned to dust, your eternal life with Author and Perfector of your faith and freedom will still be shining brightly.

10/11 - Michelle Wie

October 11 ( 10 : 11 )
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"I am the Good Shepherd, the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep"
John 10:11
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For professional golfer Michelle Wie born 10/11/1989
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Father , I pray for Michelle, that she would know You and know Your voice. I pray that she will lay down in the green pastures when You have called her to rest. I pray that she will know Your voice when there is danger. May she follow You all the days of her life and rejoice with the Shepherd when the lost sheep are found. Give her peace and an abundance of joy Father.

10/10 - Dale Earnhardt Jr

October 10 ( 10 : 10 )
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And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Hebrews 10:10

For Dale Earnhardt Jr. born 10/10/1974

Dale, as I pray for you, I hear the word “legacy”. But it is not about your father or even your career, but it is about you being a friend of God. It is about your holiness through Christ’s sacrifice. Long after the final flag is waved, what is eternal, what will endure is the legacy of holiness that will be passed on from generation to generation. Seek this holiness. Set your sights on godliness so your legacy will remain for eternity.

10/9 - Sharon Osbourne

October 9 ( 10 : 9 )

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"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"

Romans 10:9

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For Sharon Osbourne born 10/09/1952.

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Sharon, my heart grieved when I read about how your father treated you and I mourned for the baby you lost by his hand. But despite this, and despite Ozzy's addictions you have kept your marriage together for 25 years, which is an incredilbe feat for any marriage, let alone a celebrity's. I pray that you will know your Heavenly Father as a loving, caring Father, I pray He will send to you comforters who will nurture your spirit and your soul speaking His gentle lovingkindnesses into your life. You have spent so many years just trying to hold it together. I pray that you can find rest in the shadow of His wing, where your pain, sorrow, anger, and stress can be laid at His feet. I pray for a sweet peace to come upon you and Ozzy, and healing can flow from your Father God's hand.

10/8 - Matt Damon

October 8 ( 10 : 8 )

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Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

Matthew 10:8

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For Matt Damon born 10/08/1970

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Matt, your character Jason Bourne is an incredible metaphor for the spiritual struggle many are facing and maybe don't even know it. Their identity is lost, or stolen from them and they desperately searching for clues to who they really are. Matt, you may also be searching, but know that your true identity is not Matt Damon, the successful actor nor is it Matt Damon the Oscar winning screenwriter. It is Matt Damon, child of the Living God and Matt Damon, co-heir to His eternal kingdom. Know that in living out this identity, you can heal the sick, raise the dead, and even drive out demons, which is far more than Matt Damon the actor could ever accomplish. Walk in your true identity and claim the promise of your eternal destiny. Be Bourne Again!

10/7 - Yo-yo Ma

October 7 ( 10 : 7 )

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"Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you"

Jeremiah 10:7

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For Yo-yo Ma born 10/07/1955

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Father God, when I hear this man play, using the talents you have so abundantly poured upon him, I hear him testify to Your greatness. I pray that You will continue to speak through his music, but also I pray that he will know you in deeper and more personal ways that only he and You can understand because of Your relationship. I pray that Your same Spirit who inspired great composers centuries ago, will be heard anew as he puts his bow to his instrument.

10/6 - Tony Dungy

October 6 ( 10 : 6 )

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"The Spirit of the Lord will come upon you in power, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person."

1 Samuel 10:6

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For Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy born 10/06/1955

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Tony, I praise God for His powerful influence on your life. I am so grateful that you have taken the talents He has given you and you have not squandered them. I pray now that you have yet to see even a glimpse of the marvelous things He has planned for you to do. I do pray now that His Spirit will come upon you in power, and that now that you have a position of influence, you may speak prophetically to people and change many lives, including your own.

10/5 - Bob Geldof

October 5 ( 10 : 5 )

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“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ”
2 Corinthians 10:5

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For Bob Geldof born 10/5/1951

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Father, the powers that be that withhold food from the starving exalt themselves against the knowledge of You. Bob has spent the last two decades fighting against those powers, spending all the political and popular capital he has. I pray that You pour out Your Spirit on him. Refill him and let him know that You have not abandoned him or the world. As Christ said, “if you love Me, feed My sheep”. In this way, Bob shows deep love for You. Renew his faith. Draw him close to Your heart and let him not grow weary of doing good.

10/4 - Anne Rice

October 4 ( 10 : 4 )

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"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds"

2 Corinthians 10:4

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For author Anne Rice born 10/04/1941

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Father, I thank You that You have wooed Anne back into a relationship with You. I pray that she will seek to pursue You in deeper ways on a daily basis. Equip her Lord with the weapons that she will need to fight the powers and principalities that would want to bring her back into darkness. Speak to her, Father, and assure her of Your eternal blessing on her life. Though her decision to walk with You may be difficult at times, I pray the rewards will be far greater than the life she has left to be with You.

10/3 - India Irie

October 3 (10:3)
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“Among those who approach Me, I will show Myself holy. In the sight of all people, I will be honored”
Leviticus 10:3
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For India Arie born 10/03/1975
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"India. India. India.,” the Lord whispers lovingly to you. He has poured into you a sweet, sweet spirit, that carries souls upon its wings to a place of hope. I pray, that as He shows Himself holy as you approach His throne, that you reflect that glory, beckoning the dispossessed , the lost, and the hurting into His arms of love. May you be refreshed, with a new spirit overflowing with joy.

10/2 - Sting

October 2 ( 10 : 2 )
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"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore to send out workers into the harvest field"
Luke 10:2
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For Gordon Sumner a.k.a. Sting born 10/02/1951
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Sting, the Lord has put the plight of the oppressed heavy on your heart. He longs to gather them in and is looking for workers for this harvest. He has put a calling on your life and He has spoken to you and beckoned you to follow Him. Know this, that His word does not return void, if He promises a harvest if you go into His fields, He will deliver, and you will be amazed by the transformed lives, not the least of which will be yours. Go now, He is calling.

10/1 - Jimmy Carter

October 1 ( 10 : 1 )
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"Ask the Lord for the rain in the springtime, it is the Lord who makes the storm clouds. He gives showers of rain to men, and plants of the field to everyone"
Zechariah 10:1
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For James Earl Carter born 10/01/1924
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Jimmy, growing up as a farmer, you are keenly aware of what a blessing and provision rain is. I pray that the Lord will rain down upon you an abundance of mercy and wisdom so that as you pursue justice throughout the world, His mercy will flow through you and His wisdom will guide your every step. I pray that you may look at every situation through the eyes of the Almighty so you may treat each with compassion and understanding, putting all earthly agendas aside. I pray the floodgates of heaven will be opened for you as you seek peace.