Ever watch the old movie "The Magnificent Seven", an Oscar-nominated 1960's western with Steve McQueen, Yul Brenner and 5 other guys? Quite the show. Four of them die as they help a Mexican town stand up and fight against bandits. They stood up for what was right and it was their desire to help those poor towns folk in need.
Last night, seven women met at the church. I figured since we were seven in all, that we could be known as "The Magnificent Seven", too. No, we're not gun fighters and we don't ride into town on horses, nor do we cuss and spit (not that I've noticed anyway). We do want to be of help to those who need it and we desire to do what is right and stand up against those who are oppressive to others.......and in God's eyes, we really are quite magnificent!
We meet every Sunday night to read a book together, to support one another and to pray for each other's needs. Right now, we're reading a book about Ruth....Ruth in the Bible, who was quite magnificent in her own right. She was smart, business wise, had confidence in what she could do as a woman and knew what she was about. It's been an encouraging book to all of us.
After reading a chapter entitled "Recognition", we prayed for one another and those we hold dear.
My Aunt Connie was included in those prayers.
Husband and I took same Aunt Connie to Saskatoon today so she could see her oncologist. She's had leukemia for several years now and her white cell count was back up a few weeks ago. The doctor wanted to check it out. Today, after the tests, everything appears to be quite normal!
The Magnificent Seven's prayers were heard.........by The Magnificent One.
Thanks God.
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Good to know.
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