Thought I would share this quote I read from this awesome devotional book called Moments with the Savior.I hope it blesses and encourages you as we begin this weeks updates.

God's best intention for humanity is life-not death-healing, not pain or sorrow. Following Jesus is the long path into love,the love that heals us and binds us,the love that restores our souls.

  This update comes to you with a specific invitation to be praying for girls who are on this journey: like Helena, Angelina, Sara and Charlene that have been on this road for awhile. Please pray that they will continue to submit their lives to the care and control of the Lord. Your continued faithfulness in prayer,is the reason why these women are continuing to resist the enemy and entrust their lives to the one who truly loves their souls. Thank you for the way you continue to be faithful praying specifically for these girls by name. Please pray for Kelly C., Brittany, Lauren and Heather as they are in the early steps of this road of redemption. Please pray that God will heal their hearts and that they will experience the beauty of a life forgiven and transformed by the mercy and grace of God. Please pray for Melissa M. Michelle S.,Heather, S., KatieM., JessieD. Monica, Nikki, Kimberly, Tonya, JoJo, Amanda, Dana, Brandy, Kylie, Candace, LoLo, Danielle B., Janette,Melissa H., and the many new faces that are so bound by the lies of the enemy and the guilt and shame of the choices made in addiction that they can't see a way out. Please pray against these lies of the enemy and that the power of the love of Christ will penetrate their hearts and lives, and that God will continue to rescue, restore and redeem one life at a time in a way that only He can. We need your prayers and support. Please know we love you and thank God for you always.  

Brenda and the SHAN team

Ps.34:18,"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST ABOUT THE STREETS

Please be praying for the protection and safety of our women.Our girls are being,beaten,robbed,and raped regularly on Broadway.They are being targeted in their vulnerable,helpless state and the abuse is increasing.There are 2 known men as we speak that are regularly abusing and violating these girls.Pray that our Metro officers will be able to apprehend these guys and put them away for a long time.The girls are afraid to speak because of the repercussions,so pray for safety and strength and a hedge of protection for these women.They need your prayers!  thank you