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I have been overwhelmed by the spirit of the Lord, I was stunned & weak at his presence, I realise how small I am in the scheme of things.' here I only open my mouth for his glory, and the good of the nations.'

God bless you all.'

I added the and today, often my thoughts are in turmoil as the flesh struggles to relay the message received, I find I often come back to clarify my writes, when I have adjusted my self awareness.'

Keep silent before Me, O islands and let the people renew their strength
Let them come near; then let them speak; let us come near together 
To judgement.  Isaiah ch 41 verse 1

March the 13th 1996, I was driving along, thinking of how some people were affected by traumatic events in childhood and how some overcame setbacks to become role models/leaders even, the thought made me 'feel hope' this was after years of denial, that there was a satanic influence in everyday life yet now I was  facing.and considering the idea that such events could be of satanic motivation in order to stunt or even deny 'the world' of helpful statesmen/women & role models.'

Very shortly maybe seconds after,this very thought; the radio station I was tuned to announced they were interrupting the schedule to breaking news of a terrible shooting at the 
town of Dunblane, in the primary school, as more details emerged I pulled over and although stunned
and dismayed, I was hearing the way this was being viewed in a sanitized way, a matter of fact thing, just a madman.' I punched the dash tears were in my eyes, I felt an evilness I could almost taste, pulling my thoughts together I realised if I believed that which I was thinking on moments before the news flash, I must pray against this act, and as well as praying for all there, I wanted the Lord to bring all the children being   
brutalised here, through this, and those who were destined for greatness to reach their potential.' I knew this was why? a relatively 'obscure school' rather than a prestigious one was attacked.. My thought was 'who' was in there that was the specific target.'
I prayed intensively & above all; for that child,

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Daver Austin

Date: 9/13/2016 11:42:00 AM

Yes, Joe, this is in my daily thoughts- the absolute evil in man. As I get older I cannot begin to rationalize this evil. I dare not think about it lest I become demented. The ancient philosophers call him Kal Niranjan, a one who dwells in man, an other side of goodness. Love, DAve

Joe Maverick
Date: 9/13/2016 12:48:00 PM

I feel I should add some more here, while my days last, I was in a talk with a man who I cannot recall' would be maybe 10 years after the attack in the talk I raised the event and the perpetrators name, he listened and said he had done a bit of research on him, he informed me that as an adolescent/teenager this guy would put rabbits heads in a vice and time how long it took for their eyes to pop out.. He then said I think you are on the right track as I had already said I had no knowledge of the man's background, I guess if anyone checked they would find out if this is true, although I never have,

Joe Maverick
Date: 9/13/2016 12:32:00 PM

Dear friend, thank you for your visit! It is hard to remember how fast the news was broken, after I was contemplating.. I would guess no more than ten minutes, although it seemed like seconds, something to do with the 'confirmation' as it were, and such a massive attack at that..!

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 9/12/2016 10:52:00 AM

I read both parts before commenting. This really struck a chord for me. Put aside what a talented, powerful writer you are. The topic matter is so important and I was beyond moved. This is a fav write for me. Lots of love, armand.