The power of prayer...

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

    O Lord, We are amazed how You number our hairs, Father.

    On days we are frustrated and feel like pulling some out. We

    must keep You pretty busy! You know us on the outside, And

    You surely understand us through and through. You share our

    pain when we lack confidence. You weep with us when we mourn.

    You nudge us to show us mercy to those who wronged us. You

    help us find peace amid stress. Thank You for meeting our needs-

    for teaching us to rejoice during times of trouble. We praise You

    for peace of heart and mind. How good You are to change our

    hearts, Father. When we are unsure, You encourage us. When

    firey trials come, You go before us. We will remember the flow-

    ers and the fields and how You even see one sparrow fall. How

    grateful we are that we matter more to You then these, For we

    our Your children. You taught us to trust You  more as we each

    have to deal with different cancer problems, So Lord, be with; Jo

    Genia, Spar, Kbugmom, Patoo, Mary,mmm5, seaotter, sue_blue,

    kmcrraw423, armywifenmommy, ivorymom, Selya, Jane, Paula,

    Markaz, Deborye, and people here Lord that we might have forgot.

    We know You know their needs and wants. Please be with them and

    their families. In Your blessed name we pray. Amen

  • armywifenmommy
    armywifenmommy Member Posts: 23
    edited December 2009

    i am humbled by your faithfulness...

    thank you so much for continuing prayers on my behalf.  it has been a rough go lately.  i went back in twice for more surgery and then was able to get a picc line in yesterday so that i can be home with my family for christmas.  

    on a MUCH brighter note...  my honey is HOME!! so nice to lean on someone for a change...

  • seaotter
    seaotter Member Posts: 642
    edited December 2009

    ..."What is impossible for mortals is possible for God."
               
    Luke 18:27 

    In our humanness we give up all too easily.  With our limited understandings and our finite vision we fail to see what God can see.  Our shortsightedness causes us to give in to despair, to settle for flawed reasoning and to chase after uncertain answers.  It causes us too often to devise our own solutions without waiting for God to show us a better way.  Cancer is a frightening thing for all of us.  For many of us it pushes us to think there is no hope, no way out, no good ending.  But that is impossibility thinking.  God is able to show us more.  God's possibilities can get us thinking with greater hope and broader perspectives.  Remember that God opens us up to so much more than anything we can think of on our own. 

    God of limitless understandings, show me today a broader glimpse of your vision for my journey.  When I try to look ahead on my own I can quickly get discouraged.  But I know you will help me to see beyond my present troubles to a better day.  Amen.  

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

    O Dear Lord, We come into Your presence, our Comforter

    and our Helper, to praise and worship You. Thank You

    for being with us all the time, We love the way You speak

    to us deep within our hearts and tell us we really belong

    to You. Thank You for giving us confidence. We need

    not cringe or be fearful of troubles surrounding us, for

    You are always with us. Truly You are our Sustainer, the

    One who keeps us going when we become weary. When

    spiritual battles rage, You rescue us. When we face daily

    problems, You help us. Thank You for teaching us how

    to pray when we can't express how we feel. Thank You

    for giving us hope and joy and Your power. Because of

    Your abiding presence, We can hold our head up with surety

    and confidence. No matter what happens, We trust in You.

    All is well, for we are in Your care.  You are so dear to us,

    our Comforter. We enjoy Your friendship all the time. We

    take great pleasure in sharing good happenings with You.

    We are grateful for Your reassuring love and help when we

    face trouble. When we feel alone, You are our Advocate.

    Thank You for encouraging us and cheering us on. We

    worship You, Our Comforter, Our Helper, Our words of

    praise can't begin to describe Your loving kindness for us.

    Lord be with and bless our dear friends, Genia, Jo, Patoo,

    armtwifenmommy, kbugmom,ivorymom, Shar, seaotter,

    sue_blue, Paula, Deborye, Jane, kmcrraw423, mmm5,

    Makraz, Saint, Selya, and Your others here in need of

    some help from You. Thank You Lord for all You have

    done for us and this wonderful group of Sisters, We are

    very lucky. In this we pray, In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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

    Dear Father, When night fell, everyone struggled to get some

    rest. We were thinking songs like; " Thou art worthy, O Lord,

    to to receive glory and honor and praise." and "Come home, it's

    supper-time." When we think of these song, We can see You

    standing and waiting for us. Remembering all You have done

    for us and You know each person tears or sickness, Lord, we

    ask that You fill and surround them with Your caring and gentle

    arms. Bless them with strength and comfort, If it be chemo, surgery,

    or any other need. Along with learning to believe in You more

    by seeking Your truth and righteousness, We bring this prayer to

    You along with; Genia, Jo, Patoo, armywifenmommy, kmcrraw423

    kbugmom, Crunchypood, Spar, ivorymom, seaotter, sue_blue,

    Markaz, Deborye, Paula, Jane, Mary, mmm5, and ladies here reading

    or we forgot that need You. We are so grateful for Your love and care.

    Thank You Lord, In this we pray, In Your name. Amen

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

    Dear Lord, I bring You a very special friend, kbugmom.

    She is in need of Your comfort and peace, Please help

    her to be able to rest well and start to feel more better.

    Bring her encouragement, By the power of the Holy Spirit,

    who dwells within her. Focus her mind upon victory through

    Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited December 2009

    Amen

  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited December 2009

    please watch over Kbugmom and give her all the love, support, and peace that you can. We ask that you hold her in your light and that she may feel this support from every direction.

    Debbie I hope you are ok and that you are feeling better as Christmas approaches.

    Be Well!

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

    Dear Lord, There are things we face in our life that cause

    us to be anxious, Father. There are so overwhelming, they

    cause us to freeze in our tracks. You are our source of

    strength and our Redeemer. We bring You our troubles

    to You now and cast them at Your feet. We trust in You

    and will not rely on our own perception. In every way, We

    will depend on You. Thank You for being there to help us

    when we fall or need a comforting arm to lean on. How

    comforting it is to put our trust in You. Your spirit radiates

    hope deep in our hearts. Thank You for watching over; Jo,

    Genia, Patoo, Kbugmom, armywifenmommy, kmcrraw423,

    seaotter, Spar, Patty, Paula,sue_blue, mmm5, ivorymom,

    Jane, Mary, Deborye, Crunchypood, and others on this pray

    line in need of You. Even when our faith is minuscule, You are

    enough, for You are our Lord. You are our strength, the source of

    our song. Through all these  things, You give us joy. Thank You

    for replacing our fears with faith in You. In Your name we pray. Amen

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

    O Father, We bring to You our dear friend kbugmom.

    Lord be with her and help her climb her mountain in

    front of her. give her strength and peace, that she

    may reach her goal and start feeling better. We all

    love her and thank You for all You are doing to help

    her. In this we pray. Amen

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

    Father, praying for your comforting touch upon Kbugmom and also for all my sisters here.  During this time let us remember the joy of your birth and all it means.  Not the gift giving as you are the greatest gift of all.  We know deep down that you control all things and we ask that you bring that knowledge to the forefront so we will hang our stockings of desire on you, Father, who has the broad shoulders to withstand when we are struggling. 

    In the precious name of our Lord, Christ Jesus, Amen.

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited December 2009

    To My Sisters

    Sheila

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

    Dear Lord, Stresses of this world flurry around us this

    time of the year. As we are getting ready for a very

    special day. May we set aside time to remember You

    and the real meaning of Christmas. May we stop and

    think of the elderly and alone as You would do this Day.

    Right now Lord some of us are facing some situations

    that we need Your strength and wisdom. Once again

    we bring our anxious concerns to You. We lay them

    all before You, Lord. We rest in Your promise of Your

    Word that You care for us and those we pray for.

    Then we stand back and watch You work; for through

    quietness and confidence in You. We find strength

    and direction. There is no greater problem solver then

    being able to bring our needs to You in prayer, Because

    You hear our prayers and care, We trust You. We place

    before You some very special people, In need of comfort

    and peace; Genia, Patoo, Jo, kbugmom, mmm5, Markaz,

    Shar, Deborye, armywifenmommy,kmcrraw423, Paula,

    Mary, Jane, ivorymom, Crunchypood, sue_blue, seaotter,

    and other daughters of Yours here in need of You. We

    Thank You for all the wonderful things You are helping with

    each day. We love You and are grateful for this day. In Jesus

    name we pray. Amen

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

    Amen.

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

    O Lord, Glory be to You, O God, Our Lord of Hosts.

    You are Creator and Ruler of everything; the heavens,

    the earth, and the entirety of that which exists through

    time and space. You made it all and are Ruler over all.

    The stars, The moon, the galaxies were all created by

    You. Although these things are lovely, they aren't made

    for us to worship. Only You are my Lord God. Although

    angels and heavenly hosts reflect Your glorious miracles

    and handiwork, You did not create them for us to pray to

    or consider divine. You reign over angels as well. When

    spiritual or physical battles are fought, You are the Mighty

    God of warriors. When the victories are won, You are in

    charge. You are strong and mighty in battle. You are the

    Lord of Hosts, the King of Glory,  Through turmoil, uncertainty,

    and despair, You are our refuge and strength. How blessed

    we are,  trusting and obeying You.  In our quiet place we

    lift our friends to You, O Lord, Please be with and help;

    Genia, Jo, Patoo, armywifenmommy, Spar, kbugmom,

    kmcrraw423, ivorymom,mmm5, Mary, sue_blue, seaotter,

    Deborye, Paula, Makraz, Jane, CrunchyPood, and all the

    other sisters here Lord.  We adore You, our Lord. At this

    Christmas time we think of the Baby that someday we

    will meet in heaven, To be with You and worship. Thank

    You for all the wonderful and joys of Christmas. Please

    be with all those that are hurting, ill or alone. In Your

    wonderful name we pray. Amen

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

    Dear Lord, I bring to You a very special lady, kbugmom, She is

    in need of You to help her fight the pain and cancer. Please help

    her to stay strong and if need to, lean on You for rest and comfort.

    Help her to feel all the people that are praying for her. I love her

    Lord, She is very special. In Your wonderful name I pray. Amen

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited December 2009

    Amen

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

    Dear Father, Our minds are tangled with the cares of the day

    as we come to You, Lord. We praise You for Your healing

    whispers of love and encouragement. In You we find freedom

    from strife. We wait on Your strengthening presence. In You

    we find safety, peace of mind. You help us to lay side our

    trials. We fix our hearts on Your encouraging words of hope.

    We come to You to listen to Your teachings. You are so

    gentle. In You we find quietness and confidence. In You

    we find strength and inner peace. You heal our emotional

    scans as You teach us to forgive and let it go. You replace

    our wounds with wellness. We praise You for working miracles

    in us. You are our Shepard. You are the One who makes us

    whole-----physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Thank You

    for granting us relief in our days of troubles---for showing us

    a way through. Thank You for providing us rest and drying our

    tears and helping us to see things more clearly, allowing us

    to choose Your righteous ways.  Please be with and comfort

    our dear friends; Genia, Patoo, Jo, kbugmom, kmcrraw423,

    seaotter, sue_blue, Makaz, Spar,Jane, Deborye, Paula, Mary,

    mmm5, armywifenmommy, ivorymom, Crunchypood and others

    here that are hurting or just need Your comfort through this time.

    You are our Lord, our God. Your whispers give us confidence

    and teach us what is best. Our soul finds healing in You, Our

    Lord. How good You are to us, Thank You Father. In Jesus name we prayer. Amen

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

    Dear Father, Thank you for my friend kbugmom and all

    she has done for me and others. Please be with her at

    this time and bring her peace so she may rest and feel

    Your loving arms comforting, and helping her to recover

    and be her joyful and pleasant self again. In this I pray. Amen

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

    Amen.  Merry Christmas all.  May the blessings of Jesus Christ rest with you.

    Christmas Pictures, Images and Photos

    (edited to say picture compliments of Meece - I just wanted to see if copy and paste worked)

  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 9,611
    edited December 2009
  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited December 2009

    Dear Lord, As we sing Christmas carols in worship

    on a birth and to worship You our Savior and Redeemer.

    We ponder all the small blessings this family here enjoys

    sharing with others in need. We hear people singing," Happy

    Birthday Jesus" We worship You, Our Redeemer! We are

    grateful You came to this earth as a baby so You could

    redeem us from our sins and bring eternal life.Through this

    act, We see what real love is---more than tangible presents.

    It come from Your wonderful gift of forgiveness. Thank You,

    Lord. It is too excellent for words to even describe. It is all

    because You are our Lord. Praise You for forgiving us from

    our past, granting us a loving family here and assuring us of

    never ending faithful care. We want to present You with a gift,

    our Redeemer. It is uninhibited offering of our worship and love

    for You. Lord be with and bless; Genia, Jo, armywifenmommy,

    Patoo, kbugmom, kmcrraw423, Spar, Jane, Deoborye, mmm5,

    Mary, sue_blue, ivorymom, seaotter, Paula, Makraz, Crunchypood,

    and all the other caring sisters here, In need of Your comfort and

    peace. Bless the sick and all going through tests or chemo, Let

    them know You are beside them and carrying them through. We

    Love You Lord, And thank You for the Christmas spirit. In Your

    name we pray. Amen

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

    Dear Lord, Be with and comfort kbugmom and others

    here in pain or having a very hard time. Help them

    to find peace and healing. Help kbugmom to know

    she is very special to me. Please help the Drs to

    help her. In Jesus name I prayer. Amen

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

    Happy Brithday, dear Lord Jesus.  On this day we praise and worhip you because you came so that all may be saved.  I am so humbled before you my Lord.  For all who are involved with friends and family today I lift them up as I know my brothers and sisters are also celebrating YOU today.  We can not thank you near enough as you deserve so please accept this petition as just a small portion of the love that is due you.

    In the precious name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

  • Rose47
    Rose47 Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2009
    "Lord, may we be like the Wise Men who were guided to you by a star. Give us the wisdom to seek you, light to guide us to you, courage to search until we find you, graciousness to worship you and generosity to lay our gifts before you, who are our King and our God for ever and ever.
    Amen."
  • Rose47
    Rose47 Member Posts: 33
    edited December 2009

    "Eternal God, this joyful day is radiant with the brilliance of your one true light. May that light illuminate our hearts and shine in our words and deeds. May the hope, the peace, the joy, and the love represented by the birth in Bethlehem fill our lives and become part of all that we say and do. May we share the divine life of your son Jesus Christ, even as he humbled himself to share our humanity. Bless us and the feast that You have provided for us, let us be thankful for the true gift of Christmas, your Son. Amen."

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

    In the little village of Bethleham there lay a Child one day;

    And the sky was bright with a holy light, O'er the place where Jesus lay.

    'Twas a humble birthplace but O how much God gave to us that day;

    From the manger bed what a path has led, What a perfect, holy way.

    Alleluia! O how the angels sang.  Alleluia! How it rang!

    And the sky was bright with a holy light, 'Twas the birthday of a King.

    We love you Jesus.

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

    We come before You, Lord on this wonderful Christmas night,

    with reverent hearts. In humility we give You praise. You are

    the Anointed One--the one that help us through illnesses.

    Praise You, Prophet, Priest and King. You are our true Messiah--

    the son of the Living God. Born in a manger, You grew in wisdom

    and stature from a baby, to child, to the Son of Man. You were

    baptized and tempted. You overcame temptation. You became

    a servant, filled with humility and compassion. When You suffered

    and died on the cross, You were the very power and wisdom of God.

    Our souls wells with gratitude for how You also became our Savior.

    Thank You for coming to earth at Christmas time. We  feel Your

    Love, humility, and kindness more. Thank You for this very special

    family of love here, Genia, Patoo, Jo, armywifenmommy,kbugmom,

    ivorymom,seaotter, sue_blue, spar, kmcrraw423, Paula, Rose47,

    Mary, mmm5, Deborye,Crunchypood, Makraz, Selya, and others

    here in need of Your gentle hand to guide and comfort them through,

    Chemo, surgery, tests or anything they are uneasy about. We love

    You and thank You for this wonderful line and the people here. In

    Your wonderful name we pray. Amen

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

    Dear Lord, Be with and help our dear friend kbugmom,

    Help her to feel Your comforting love and healing touch.

    She is very special to everyone here and always cares

    for us. Be with her and may she feel the love of all of her

    friends here. In this I pray. Amen

  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 2,441
    edited December 2009

    Lord please comfort, heal and ease the pain my sisters are going through.