There was a woman who joined the Peace Corps and went to teach in a small village in Africa, many miles inland from the ocean. As the holidays approached, she told her students about a tradition she had grown up with of giving small gifts to people you care about. The children loved the idea and decided they would exchange gifts with one another. On the last day before the holiday, one of the boys came up to her with a small gift wrapped in a leaf. When she opened it, she found a beautiful seashell. She was touched, but also puzzled. She said, “This is so beautiful… but how did you get a seashell? We’re so far from the ocean!” And the boy replied, “Walked. Got it for you.” She realized then that he had walked all the way to the ocean and back… nearly 120 MILES …just to bring her that gift. Overwhelmed, she said, “That’s such a long walk!" And the boy simply said, “Long walk part of gift"

Dear Heavenly Father, my most sovereign and Holy God, creator and keeper of all Creation, including your Promises. I come to You tonight with a fertile and humble heart, open to Your wisdom and guidance ‘O Lord; as I endeavor to be Your servant, a mere mortal devoted to Your Will. I ask that the POWER of Your Truth and Grace pervade Eddie's life like the Freedom of the gift of Salvation. 🎉 That the lessons Eddie learns each day through studying Your WORD, truly and promptly become part of his personal tapestry; as Your WORD weaves a strong and durable fabric which surrounds him with Your Love. Dear Lord, please listen to my humbly offered prayers this week; may the Holy Spirit bring Grace and Support for Eddie when You know he is in need. I ask that You be with all precious warfighters and frontline responders who sacrifice daily, that Eddie and I may have the Freedom to Worship you, Dear God. I ask Special Blessings and I add my strong preference for: a) Eddie's forgiveness b) Eddie's fellowship c) Eddie's favor for all of his whole hearted visions, passions, and dreams In the Holy Name of Your Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit who is in me, I Pray. AMEN! 🙏