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Cover photo by Dale Glasgow Sharon is sitting on the rock where Mary Washington prayed for her son, George. Mary spent so much time there, she is actually buried beneath the rock.

Get to know Sharon Glasgow

If I were an animal, Id be an eagle so I could soar above the mountains and experience Gods creation to the fullest. My favorite ice cream flavor is Breyers Reeses Overload. If I could go anywhere in the world it would be Israel. Words my family would use to describe me are sacrificial and loving. If I had a day to do anything I wanted to do, I would go to the mountains, stay in a cabin that overlooked waterfalls and majestic scenery and worship the Father. Mountains or beach? I would live in the mountains and vacation at the beach.
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By Sharon Glasgow

Profoundly affected by the fervent prayers of her own mother, Sharon looks at fellow prayer warrior moms whose prayers for their children literally altered the course of history. She shows how this power is available to every Christian mother.

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Every Christian mother contending, interceding and praying for her children has the potential to change the course of history for Gods glory. Our world is in need of God-filled history makers to rise to the calling right now. Im setting a challenge for myself and would love for you to join me. I am going to pray more diligently than ever for our children and their future. I will stand on these promises of God as I pray: Matthew 21: 22, And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. John 14:13-14, And whatever you ask in My Name, that I will do, that the father may be glorified in the Son .If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. I will pray as my mother did for me, for our children and for generations to come with unwavering passion and persistence. When I stand before the judgment seat of Christ I want to be counted among the hall of fame history makers like Moses parents were in Hebrews chapter 11. God rewards those who believe in Him and diligently seek Him. So rise up mothers and be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might as you pray to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than you can think or imagine. v

Sharons husband Dale Glasgow painted this image of Mary Washington blessing her son George Washington before his inauguration as President, March 12,1789. Enter drawing to win a free print of this by going to www.sharonglasgow.com.

Sharon Glasgow is a speaker and author for Proverbs 31 Ministries. She and her husband Dale, have five daughters, two sons-in-law and two grandchildren. You can learn more about Sharon, how to book her for an event or enter your name for a free drawing of a beautiful print her husband painted of Mary Washington blessing George Washington at www.sharonglasgow.com.

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it makes to help one fatherless child when millions of other orphans suffer around the world. But the truth is Jesus rarely calls one person to minister to masses of suffering people. Instead, He teaches us in Matthew 25:40 the importance of helping one needy person. Our Savior put so much emphasis on helping just one person He tells us when we help a needy person, we have done it to Jesus himself. Wherever you are in life, whether you are a homemaker with little ones, a business person with a demanding career, a single parent working two jobs, or a retired person looking to volunteer, Christ will meet you right where you are in your desire to care for the hurting. You can accept Jesus invitation to care for the needy no matter your schedule, season of life, financial situation, education level, or past failures. When you pray and ask the Lord to reveal ways
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to help those around you, remember whatever you do in Jesus name to just one person in need, even if its just to give a cup of cold water, you have done it to Christ himself. One really does matter. v
Lorie Newman is a national speaker, author and busy homeschooling mother of seven children. Her professional background and degree is in education, but Lorie also enjoys freelance writing and speaking at Christian retreats and ministry events. Lorie, her husband, Duane, and their seven children including twins and two children who were internationally adopted make their home in the mountains of North Carolina. Taken from A Cup of Cold Water in His Name: 60 Ways to Care for the Needy. 2012 by Lorie Newman. Used by permission of Discovery House Publishers, Box 3566, Grand Rapids, MI 49501. All rights reserved. Please see the back page for ordering information.