TODAY (The Family Altar)__November December 2005__Sunday, November , 2005 !

ev" #o$ard %ander$ell

A QUIET PLACE
Text: Mark 6:30-34

&'ome $ith me by your(elve( to a )uiet *lace and +et (ome re(t", -ar. /01

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?rayer/ Lord, help me find a place by today where I can be alone with You in quiet reflection and prayer. Help me to listen and respond to Your love and leading. In Your name, Amen.