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

    Father, occasionally we face so many demands that

    we don't know which way to turn. We frequently pour

    everything we have to offer into other people and situa-

    tions, and we go beyond  our abilities. This is one of

    those times, Lord, Some of us are so burned out.Hear us O

    Lord, As we share our hearts and minds with You.

    Thank You for identifying with our every concern. We

    recognize Your voice speaking to our hearts, How we

    love Your calming words, We open our bible and ask

    for guidance. We dive into Your spiritual living fountain,

    You wash away our  unwanted attitudes, You soothe

    our anxious minds. The presence of Your Holy Spirit 

    wraps around us like a comforting blanket. Here, We

    rest and feel secure. We drink from Your well that

    never runs dry. You pump energy and joyfulness into

    us. Thank You for Your spiritual living fountain, Thank

    You for restoring our souls. Amen

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

    Father,

    please help us all remember here on BCO, that in order to heal and see that you are healing and helping us.... we have to help ourselves. We have to really have faith. We have to know.

    I pray for all of our intentions. For all our sisters here... and those we do not even know dealing with cancer!

    Love you ladies!!!! (((((hugs))))))

  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 509
    edited September 2009

    I have a praise

    My moms biopsy came back and there are no cancer cells....Thanks be to God our Father..

    Thanks to all my prayer sisters for lifting my mom up in your prayers.

    Love in Christ

    Linda

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

    " Our God is an AWESOME GOD , He reigns from Heaven above with wisdom , power and love our God is and awesome God....."

    Linda.. I am so happy for your family!

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

    Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace good will toward men.

    Thank You Lord for helping our friend Linda's mom. We are so happy for her. Amen 

  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 8,310
    edited September 2009

    Linda that is great news. Praise God for this great news.

  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 8,310
    edited September 2009

    Linda that is great news. Praise God for this great news.

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

    Dear Father,  When the things of this world crushed in and caused us

    to crumble, You carried us, Father. When we poured out our troubles to

    others and could find no one to really understand, You carried us. When

    we faltered and lost our way and struggled to put one foot in front of the

    other, You were the one that carried us. Now we know not to lean on our

    own abilities. Although our friends and loved ones are dear, You are the

    One we can completely depend on. We no longer try to be strong, for our

    strength lies in You. Thank You, dear Lord, for stooping down and picking

    us up in Your loving arms, and caring us. Thank You for helping us to never

    give up. No matter the circumstances, We praise You for being with us and

    showing us the way. When we are unable to see around the next bend and

    wonder if there really is a light at the end of the tunnel, Your light leads the

    way. We praise You, Father, for still carrying us.  Someday these troubles

    and trails will be over, We look forward to that day when You carry us once

    more to be with You in heaven. In the meantime Father, We will keep trusting

    serving, and leaning on You.Thank You Father, We all love You Lord. Amen

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited September 2009

    Almighty God, you know what is on our hearts and ours needs even before we do; I offer grateful thanks for all you offer and provide to us as we journey towards good health.

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

    Lord, thank you.

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

    Thank You, Dear Father, For never leaving us alone. No

    matter where we are or what circumstances we face, We

    are confident You are there with us----helping, guiding us

    each step of the way. Each time oppositions comes, prompt

    us to face them without fear and trust You to work things out.

    Some frustrating situations happen around us, But others occur

    within our hearts. When the answers don't come easy as we

    would like them, Help us turn to Your Word for guidance and

    assurance from You. Some of us huge needs and are hurting,

    in need of Your comfort and encouragement. Please meet our

    needs, Encourage our souls, And speak to our hearts. We will

    trust in You, Lord. Thank You for loving us all and watching over

    us. Bless all in need peace and rest. We ask in Jesus name. Amen

  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 8,310
    edited September 2009

    Foots how was your day? Praying for all you dear sisters......

  • Mary22
    Mary22 Member Posts: 428
    edited September 2009

    Back to school and back to work for me! I have been busy , but still prayer for my BCO sisters!

    Blessings to all and peace.

  • Jane_M
    Jane_M Member Posts: 932
    edited September 2009

    I don't know how I'm going to drag myself out of bed to do it, but the fall Sunday School curriculum for the ladies at my church is "Esther:  It's Tough Being a Woman" so I signed up to do it.  I think it'll be good for me.

  • Jane_M
    Jane_M Member Posts: 932
    edited September 2009

    I'll be happy to share as we go along.

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

    The Power of Prayer Will Light Your Way

    Prayer is so simple.

    It is like quietly opening a door

    and slipping into

    The very presence of God.

    There, in the stillness,

    To listen for His voice,

    Perhaps in petition

    Or only to listen,

    It matter not.

    Just to be there,

    In His presence,

    Is prayer.

  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 3,631
    edited September 2009

    I would love to read about Esther and want to do some more study on Mary and Martha. Know that I am still praying for all my bc sisters.  It seems life gets so mixed up sometimes it is hard to know what to do.  I have to admit lately I have made some decisions without praying first and putting God first and I am so sorry and question my decisions.  I have got to start putting God first and go to him with everything and get my life back of track.

    I had a person tell me one time that is you are too busy to spend time with God, then your siimply too busy.  I have been very self centered lately and will be spending more time reading and meditating on the word of God and trying to put him first.

    Oh Lord, know that I am a lowly sinner, I come to you by faith for forgiveness and salvation. Help me to understand what I need to do to do your will for me.  Please protect, help, and heal all my bc friend.  Jane, JO, Patoo, mmm5, hollyann, celia, kbugmom, Mary22, Deborya, footprintangel, EWB,ljh58, jazzy girl, estepp and Arnie2two.  Be with them and their families give them strength, courage, and wisdom.  I accept Jesus Christ into my life again.  thank you sweet Jesus. Amen

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

    Lord, You are everything to us. Thank You that

    we can walk each moment with You and not

    have to figure out on our own. And when it comes

    to a dark time, We can put our hands in Yours

    and depend on You as we walk through it

    together. For in Your presence we will fine healing

    deliverance, love,joy  and hope. Lord help us to

    embrace the moments of our life's that are hard

    to get our arm around. We lift you the deepest

    struggles in our life's. We trust You open our

    eyes to see all You have for them, Thank You

    You will help Genia, Jo, Jane, Mary,EWB, Patoo.

    ljh58,Kbugmom, Estepp,Linda, and all the others

    in need of Your comfort and love, Thank You Lord, Amen

  • Jane_M
    Jane_M Member Posts: 932
    edited September 2009

    ljh58 - I love the last line of your prayer - I rarely think of praying for those who have no one praying for them.

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited September 2009

    Spar

    Thanks so much you speak to what many of us think and need to be reminded of.

    Your words are inspirational this morning.

    God Bless you and all on this thread.

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited September 2009

    One thing to add is that I feel I have been praying a lot lateley but it is so important that when we pray that we let it go and know it to be done, that we pray with exacting faith. I need to work on this just pray and let go and trust, pray and let go and trust.

    Any words of wisdom on the trust and faith piece are helful, we all know prayers but can we release with strong faith? I know that is my biggest struggle and continue to climb that challenge.

  • Jane_M
    Jane_M Member Posts: 932
    edited September 2009

    One of my favorite hymns is Trust and Obey

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

    Hi everyone. 

    Thanks so much for the prayers (those that have said them for me).  I'm finally starting to feel so much better.   I still need some energy but praying that comes soon too.  

    It feels so good to not be going to a Dr. constantly.  My next appt is the 23rd and it's just to see how I'm doing on the Tamoxifen.  I can handle that.  No more scans until Nov!!!  Kinda makes me feel like life is somewhat normal now.  I will be having surgery to remove my other breast.  But that's when I want it...... God has been so good to me........

    I love reading your prayers........they bless my heart so much.........thanks for taking the time to type them out and share them with us.

    God bless you all.......love ya!

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

    Dear Father, Stresses of this world constantly furry around me. We

    confronted with discord. Some of these things don't have to do with

    us dircectly, Lord, But family and friends in need. We lay them down

    before You and watch Your work. We bring our loved ones to You in

    prayer, Remembering the countless miracles You have performed for

    each person causes our faith  to increase. How we praise You for

    honoring prayers we constantly lift to You on Your behalf of those

    around us. We don't always have the answer. Tests and challenges

    don't dictate Your plans for the future. You are in charge. We bring

    our concerns to You, Dear Father, You never, never fail us. You are

    the Way, the Truth and the Life. Thank You for helping us to keep

    trusting in You to lead us along Your paths. We praise You for being

    near us all the time, in all circumstances, anywhere. Thank You Lord, Amen

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited September 2009

    Just beautiful JO, what a wonderful reflection, I have toremember this as well.

    I  have some other thoughts that I will write about later tonight, trying to get away for Holiday weekend. Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing insights.

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

    Thanks JO. 

    I think we can all relate.  The trials and challenges are always upfront and so we focus on that.  The things we have overcome become overshadowed so we have to always do just what you did and pull them up from our subconscious and thank God again for what He has done. 

    I thank God also that He knows my heart and that I am really thankful for all He has brought me through, but I also know that is not always enough to know that He knows - I have to continually give Him the glory.

    So, Lord, again, I give you all the glory and praise your very name - THANK YOU, JESUS!

    Everyone, have a great, safe, weekend.

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

    O Lord, We bring special needs to You. We know You understand us

    and all we each are going threw.Thank You for Your promise that

    You will never abandon or disown us.You are our Helper, We will

    not be afraid, because we know You are protecting us. Praise You

    for strength and steadfastness. Please Be with, Genia, ljh58, Patoo,

    Jo. Spar, Mary, EWB, Estepp, Jane,kbugmom, and all the other people.

    Grant them the grace to remain faithful in the face of pain and suffering,

    nausea and concern. Our Great Physician and Friend, Amen

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

    Thank you for the beautiful prayer Debie........

  • o2bhealthy
    o2bhealthy Member Posts: 1,089
    edited September 2009

    JO-5 Thank you!  I have been struggling with anxiety and a roller coaster of emotions..I know I have sooo much to be thankful for and so many praises for God but was in a pitt I couldn't seem to pull out of...Your post hit home...I thought I must be failing in my relationship to God because as many times as I give my anxiety to God, I seem to pick it right back up again.  He knows my heart and loves me still!

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

    JO....you are such an inspiration to so many of us here.....thank you for all the wonderful posts you make.  I need these reminders in my life.

    hugssssss

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