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  • patoo
    patoo Member Posts: 5,243
    edited July 2009

    Dear Lord Father in Heaven, I lift up young Chelsea to you.  Please help her to feel our prayers surrounding her and help her to reach out in her torment to hold on to your loving hands.   We direct satan in your name to release her at once as we will not relinquish anyone to him.  He will not have power over this young lady.  Please Lord hear the prayers of your children for our young who have so much destruction surrounding them.  Help your people to open their eyes and commit to working for you, not for this world.

    In Jesus name, a name I hold so dear, Amen.

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited July 2009

    Oh my, so much going on! They will be in my nightly prayers.

    I have a request- please pray for Geraldine and her family. She is a young mom with 2 daughters (4 and 8) and a loving husband. Geraldine has survived the cancer much longer than the doctors expected, major liver & bone involvement, brain embolisms, and other complications. Recently she had a pretty significant stroke and was placed into in-hosptal  hospice, being kept comfortable but is not aware of what is happening. Please pray for her and her family as they enter this next part of the journey. Prays of thanks for her large loving family that has been so helpful during this time, for all the memories she tried so hard to make for her girls,  the opportunity that she had to spend several months with her daughters in her birth country- sharing her life, culture and extended family with her children. Dear God please help them, please sooth their pain & fears, please help Geraldine when it is time, make it easy. Help all to find the strength and courage.

  • patoo
    patoo Member Posts: 5,243
    edited July 2009

    Lord we lift up Geraldine to you, the great Physician.  We know that all good things come through you and so we are leaving it on the altar according to your will.  A super-dose of peace and comfort to her 2 precious little girls.  Lord, you ask for specifics and so I ask that you give us a miracle for this family.  Rally Geraldine, rally! 

  • patoo
    patoo Member Posts: 5,243
    edited July 2009

    Father, we also know that EWB is facing issues with her own health and so we also ask that you will be with her as she ministers to others and as she needs to be ministered to.  We claim victory for her ahead of time.

    In the precious name of Jesus,

    Amen.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Just Enough Light

     Sometimes only the step I'm on,

     or the very next one ahead, 

    is all that is illuminated for me.

    God gives just the amount of light I need

    for that exact moment I need it.

    At those times I walk in surrender of faith,

    unable to see the future

    and not fully comprehending the past.

    And because it is God who has given me

    the light I have,

       I know I must reject the fear and

       doubt that threaten to overtake me.

    I must determine to be content where I

       need to go.

    I walk forward,

           one step at a time

              fully trusting that

                 the light God shed

                     is absolutely sufficient.

         

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you this evening with alot of

    people here on this line and friends in needed of You. God please

    bless Genia, as she is fighting her battles will swelling and other things.

    Please be with her and keep her strong. Lord You also know my friend

    EWB and her friend Geraldine, Lord help Geraldine and her family threw

    this time, To have comfort and faith in You. Be with EWB as she is trying

    comfort her friend and also needs your comfort and love. Please walk with all

    the people here unknowingly hurting or scared, You know them by name. Help

    them to see Your love and caring hands reaching out to comfort them.  I thank

    You Lord for all the wonderful things you do. I ask this in You name Jesus Christ. Amen

  • Dianab3
    Dianab3 Member Posts: 8
    edited July 2009

    Lord, Thank you that we only have MORE to look foward to,

    that we have a place reserved for us at your table.

    I thank you for your loving peace that surrounds us through

    every storm and that you carry us and let us cuddle in your lap.

    Lord, I picture you craddling me as I look up and sing your praises. Thank you

    for being our saving grace. Be with all my friends here Lord. Speak to

    each one of them, whisper in their ears how much You love them. Craddle

    all of them Lord so that they know Your comfort and love. In Your Sweet name I pray.

  • Genia
    Genia Member Posts: 1,055
    edited July 2009

    BEAUTIFUL prayers Debbie.....and I needed them!!!

    love you girls...........

  • butterfly137
    butterfly137 Member Posts: 87
    edited July 2009

    Father, I want to lift up Genia and Geraldine.  Lord, I ask that you work on their hearts, bodies, and souls Lord.  I pray that you take hold of their precious families, as well.  Wrap them all in your loving arms.  I still want to lift up Jordan to you, and his family, along with Chelsea, Father, I pray that these two young people survive.  And Lord, I come to you humbly, and I ask that I seek you in my own time of need right now, and not other things.  I praise you, Father, and thank You, for You are the Almighty One! I pray this in your son's Holy name, Jesus Christ.  Amen!

  • seaotter
    seaotter Member Posts: 642
    edited July 2009

    Hi girls! I have been reading this thread for a couple of days. I have been praising the Lord that I found it. You women are truly a blessing to all, thank-you!

    Here is my prayer for all of us: The Isaiah Forty Prayer

    Lord, God, we are completely dependent upon you!

    Apart from you we have no other help.

    We are helpless until you act.

    But we believe you will act on our behalf.

    We give up our frantic efforts to make thing happen.

    Replace our weakness with your unfathomable strength!!!!!!!!!

    AMEN

  • patoo
    patoo Member Posts: 5,243
    edited July 2009

    Welcome Seaotter and thanks.  The more prayer warriors the better. 

    "The manifestations of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all."  -  1 Corinthians 12:7

    When we minister to others through our gifts, we are tapping in to the inexhaustible energy and motivation of God.  When we exercise our gifts, the Holy Spirit flows through us like at no other time.  We are doing what we have been called and equipped to do.  We experience an extra measure of energy and joy.  -  from Dr. Charles Stanley's 'Day by Day'  devotional "God's Way"

  • dkhancock1948
    dkhancock1948 Member Posts: 181
    edited July 2009

    I absolutely love all the prayers.  They calm my soul.  This is a passage I like.  Janet Paschal uses this in one of her songs.

    Isaiah 43

    1 But now, this is what the LORD says-
           he who created you, O Jacob,
           he who formed you, O Israel:
           "Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
           I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

     2 When you pass through the waters,
           I will be with you;
           and when you pass through the rivers,
           they will not sweep over you.
           When you walk through the fire,
           you will not be burned;
           the flames will not set you ablaze.

     3 For I am the LORD, your God,
           the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
           I give Egypt for your ransom,
           Cush [a] and Seba in your stead.

     4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
           and because I love you...

    Isn't it wonderful!  We can put our names in verse 4:  and because I love _____________!

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    When storms of life toss me about, Lord, like a bobbing

    cork at sea, and raging billows hide any hint of shelter. I

    take heart at being securely planted in the hollow of Your

    hand. When decouraging  dark clouds glower, fearful lightning

    pierces, and thunderous trouble pound. I find comfort hiding

    in the hollow of Your strong hand. My burdens are light when I

    give them to You. You help me to rest and draw from Your

    strength. My stress, my cares, my pain, I place them at Your

    feet. Your warm, healing hands soothe me. I lean my worried

    head upon Your chest. My weary soul open to You. How

    wonderful, the way You calm my anxieties and fill the empty,

    wanting chasm within me. Thank You, Lord for how good You

    are. Thanking You for removing the "not" from my life and

    replacing it with"I can through You." Surround me with Your

    presence. Let Your light of positive Christianity shine through

    me to others. Thank You, Lord, How I praise Your Name. Amen

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Father in heaven, Thank You for helping us to enjoy all You have

    given us. Bless Genia, EWB,Gerldine, and all the other wonderful

     people here, Hurting and fighting this disease. Take charge of their

    medical care and treatment and help them to say no when it is

    appropriate. Guard  them from the temptation to negativity or

    anxiety. Surround us with people that care and will pick us up

    If we fall. In Jesus name, We pray. Amen

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    I was told today, by one of my distributors.. she has lung cancer. She is 54. She is to scared and just ... a little broken. Remember how we all were... I ask you to please pray for her life. I am going to try to see where she is with Jesus.. and be her friend.

    She will start chemo Monday.. my HEART BREAKS for her.... chemo... so so hard.. we all know this...

    Thank you ladies!

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Dear Lord, Please bless Estepp friend, You know her needs and

    everything she is going threw(Chemo). Please comfort and help her to feel

    the comfort of all the sisters here, That are praying for her. Help her

    family to feel the comfort too, through this hard time. I pray that she

    know you are there and has faith. If not please help her to know.

    I love You Lord, and thank You for all You have done. Amen

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited July 2009

    so beautifully said. Estepp- I offer gentle hugs and prayers for your colleague.

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    Hello sisters

    I am here again to report another 4-wheeler accident.  Yesterday a little 5 yr old boy was killed on one of those things....I don't know the details of how it happened.  His dad is J J Jasper.  If any of you listen to American Family Radio you might have heard of J J...He is a DJ  on AFR here in my hometown.  J J is also a Christian comedian and also had a cameo as a paramedic in the movie "Fireproof".....J J was is a serious horseback riding accident last year and spent a long time in the hospital but has since recovered......and now this.....we can ask ourselves why but it is not for us to know....please be in prayer for this family.  This was their only son, they have 3 daughters older than he.

    Jordan that had the 4-wheeler accident almost 3 weeks ago is still sleeping....he does move and he yawns.  They will be putting the piece of skull back in next week.

    My DH sister is having a liver biopsy on Monday.  We are praying that it is a benign cyst and nothing else.  She has been there for my DH during all my surgeries.  She is his rock. 

    Thanks dear sisters for all your prayers.  This is a great topic to come to.  I read but usually don't post.  You are all in my prayers.  So glad that we have each other.

    In Christ Love

    Linda

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Dear Lord, Please bless this 5 year old boy with comfort and peace.

    Help the doctors to do right in helping him heal. Be with his family and

    help them to stay strong in their faith. Lord I leave this prayer with You and

    anything else this boy is in need of. In Your name. Amen

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited July 2009

    footprintsangel

    Thanks for your prayer.  The little 5 yr old died of his injuries.  It is the 19yr old Jordan who is in the coma.  The little boys parents have a very stong faith, they need our prayers for strength.

    God bless you

  • dkhancock1948
    dkhancock1948 Member Posts: 181
    edited July 2009

    Also, pray for a family that lost their son on 7/4 due to an freak accident.  He was lifting weights.  Somehow a cable broke and wrapped around his neck. I don't know who found him, but he was at home.

    Gordon Riley

    - March 24 - July 4, 2009
    Gordon B. Riley, 19, Young America, went home to be with the Lord at 5:19 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo. He was born March 24, 1990, in Kokomo to Brian and Shelly (Cox) Riley, both survive.

    Gordon was a 2008 graduate of Lewis Cass High School and finished his first year at Purdue University.  He was very involved with Lewis Cass sports, especially football and wrestling. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and First Baptist Church in Galveston, where he was a member of the DV8 Student Ministry and Youth Group.

    He is survived by his parents; brother, Garrett Riley, Young America; paternal grandparents Marlene and Gordon Riley, Kokomo; maternal grandfather Jerry Cox, Elwood; uncle Kevin Riley and wife, Suzanne, Kokomo; aunt, Shannon Dwiggins and husband, Mark, Galveston; cousins, Mandy Marshall, Heather Riley, Christopher Riley, Lizzie Riley, Kescia Riley and Kyle Dwiggins; and several great aunts and uncles.

    He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lexine Cox, and his great-grandparents.
    Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 207 S. Sycamore St., Galveston.
    The Revs. Aaron Webb and Warren Purcell and Youth Minister Jeremy Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Galveston Cemetery, Galveston. Calling is 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Galveston.

    Memorials may be made to DV8 Student Ministry at First Baptist Church in Galveston.
    Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston assisted the family with arrangements.
    Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com.

    Photos

     

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Come to Me, all you who labor and are

    heavy laden,and I will give you rest. Take

    My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for

    I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you

    will find rest for your souls. For My yoke

    is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    No more tears

    No more tears he has to cry

    No more pain and this is why.

    God took his little hand,

    And help him to understand.

    I am taking you home today.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Dear Father in Heaven, Alot of people on this line are going threw so much,

    Please help them to remember themselves too. As they are in need of your

    strength and guide hand to work them through their battles. Please bless EWB,

    Ivory, Linda, Genia, Patoo,Estepp, Butterfly, Diana, dkhancock and all the others

    in need of Your gentle hand to guide them and Your loving heart to comfort them.

    You can feel all the love them, Even when they are hurting Lord. Be with their families

    and friends to keep them strong too. I love You Lord and thank You and give You the

    glory. In Your name. Amen

  • lexislove
    lexislove Member Posts: 277
    edited July 2009

    Estepp, I'm sorry about your friend. Lung cancer is a toughy.When I was going through chemo I met a very..very sweet woman in her early 50's as well diagnosed with LC. Unfortunatly she is not with us anymore...BUT my Bf's mothers friend accidently found her LC from a chest xray for bronchitiis that was 6 years ago!!!

    I hate to ask the question, because non smokers do get LC too, but was she a smoker?

    My thoughts and prayers are with her tonight.

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    Lex... she was a smoker... she quit 14 yrs ago... can you believe it?????????????

    I used to smoke too... not much.. but some... I always will wonder if I gave myself cancer..... I only smoked a cig.... about three and month in my 20's................ but I will always wonder...

    Linda... I pray for all you send me......................

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    I  pray for all intentions here... Debbie.. that beautiful boy....... man..

    Father.. hear our prayer...

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited July 2009

    So much saddness! I have said a prayer for all those who have died, have been injured and those who are ill. I have said a prayer for all those that are caring for or have loved any of these young souls, may they all find the strength to carry on.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited July 2009

    Dear Lord, Please bless Ivory and help her to stay strong in her faith

    this week. She has alot of people praying for her and I know you will

    carry her through this time. Help her to see the rainbow even before

    the storm is over. I love her Lord and pray her week will be a good and

    easy week on her. My Lord and Physician. Amen

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2009

    Amen.

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