Merry Christmas!
21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:21-23
Request #3: From Kelly- My Poor Jaxon has a temp of 103. this morning....
Request #4: From Gregory- It's sooo cold out! My prayer goes out to the homeless people that don't have any place to go. See we sometimes have to take the focus off ourself & think about the people that don't have. Just some food for thought!!!
Request #5: From Kayla- Just got back from seeing my grandmother. Please pray for her. She's doing better than yesterday, but still needs the power of prayer. I know you're a fighter, just fight harder. I love you Memaw.
Request #6: From Claire, A Chaplain- I am asking everyone to say a prayer for "Darkhorse" 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan & they
Update: From Suzanne- 3 year old Steven Acree went home to be with the Lord 1:20pm Dec. 9....his short life has made a big impact on many...his courage, bravery and strength ...surely God had an amazing set up for him in heaven. Praise: The auction/dinner to raise money for Stevies' funeral, raised more than enough to meet their goal!
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:21-23
Some Christmas readings from the Bible:
Luke 2 : 1-20, - Luke tells the traditional nativity story.
Luke 2 : 1-20, - Luke tells the traditional nativity story.
Matthew 1-2, - Joseph visited by an Angel and Story of the Magi.
John 1 : 1-18, - John's Gospel reveals how Jesus was destined to be born from the very beginning of time.
1 John 4:7-14 - Reminds us of God's love for us in giving His Son to be born as a human baby.
Isaiah 9:2,6,7 - The prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Prince of Peace.
With Only 9 Days Remaining Until Christmas, I have attached several Christmas Prayers at the bottom. If you want to read more about them, you can look at the very bottom and I attached the links to these pages.
John 1 : 1-18, - John's Gospel reveals how Jesus was destined to be born from the very beginning of time.
1 John 4:7-14 - Reminds us of God's love for us in giving His Son to be born as a human baby.
Isaiah 9:2,6,7 - The prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Prince of Peace.
With Only 9 Days Remaining Until Christmas, I have attached several Christmas Prayers at the bottom. If you want to read more about them, you can look at the very bottom and I attached the links to these pages.
Also, I learned a new trick on facebook that you may be interested in. You can go to the search box and type in "prayer" and at the bottom of the list click on "More Results for Prayer." This will give you anyone who has specifically asked for prayer recently.
Be safe in the ice and snow!!!! One little personal request: Thomas has popped up with a low grade fever today and sore throat. Ugg. Let's pray whatever it is will be gone soon!
Here is my Christmas Card to you, shared to me by several others already! It's soooo neat. Best one I've ever seen. Click Here: To See the Christmas Angel.
Now, on with the iPrayers:
Request #1: From Carrie- Makayla is having surgery over Christmas break to remove her tonsils and adenoids. Makayla is in Kindergarten and very nervous and scared. Please remember to say a prayer for her over the Christmas break. I think her surgery may be scheduled for Monday the 20th.
Request #2: From Amber- I am asking for prayer today for my sister, Heather. She is having major surgery where she is having two of the vertebrae in her neck fused together. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and guidance for their hands and a calming peace for my sister. Thank you so much to all my faithful prayer warriors!!!
Be safe in the ice and snow!!!! One little personal request: Thomas has popped up with a low grade fever today and sore throat. Ugg. Let's pray whatever it is will be gone soon!
Here is my Christmas Card to you, shared to me by several others already! It's soooo neat. Best one I've ever seen. Click Here: To See the Christmas Angel.
Now, on with the iPrayers:
Request #1: From Carrie- Makayla is having surgery over Christmas break to remove her tonsils and adenoids. Makayla is in Kindergarten and very nervous and scared. Please remember to say a prayer for her over the Christmas break. I think her surgery may be scheduled for Monday the 20th.
Request #2: From Amber- I am asking for prayer today for my sister, Heather. She is having major surgery where she is having two of the vertebrae in her neck fused together. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and guidance for their hands and a calming peace for my sister. Thank you so much to all my faithful prayer warriors!!!
Request #3: From Kelly- My Poor Jaxon has a temp of 103. this morning....
Request #4: From Gregory- It's sooo cold out! My prayer goes out to the homeless people that don't have any place to go. See we sometimes have to take the focus off ourself & think about the people that don't have. Just some food for thought!!!
Request #5: From Kayla- Just got back from seeing my grandmother. Please pray for her. She's doing better than yesterday, but still needs the power of prayer. I know you're a fighter, just fight harder. I love you Memaw.
Request #6: From Claire, A Chaplain- I am asking everyone to say a prayer for "Darkhorse" 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and their families. They are fighting it out in Afghanistan & they
have lost 9 marines in 4 days. IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE the message spread if more could pass it on, it would be greatly appreciated.
Request #7: From Susan- Please everyone , would you say a prayer for my cousin. He lives in Nicholasville and he has throat cancer and the Dr. said he has about 2 months to live. He is not a Christian :-(
Request #7: From Susan- Please everyone , would you say a prayer for my cousin. He lives in Nicholasville and he has throat cancer and the Dr. said he has about 2 months to live. He is not a Christian :-(
Update: From Suzanne- 3 year old Steven Acree went home to be with the Lord 1:20pm Dec. 9....his short life has made a big impact on many...his courage, bravery and strength ...surely God had an amazing set up for him in heaven. Praise: The auction/dinner to raise money for Stevies' funeral, raised more than enough to meet their goal!
From Previous iPrayer Request: Suzanne - Please pray for my friend Amy's nephew Stevey...he is 3 years old and has been in remission for the past 8 or so months...The medulla blastoma is back.
Previous Update: My dear friend Amy's nephew has been sent home with hospice, there is nothing else they can do for him. They do not have the money to pay for his funeral.
Wave 3 News Article: LA GRANGE, KY (WAVE) - 3 year-old Steven Acree's cancer has returned in the worse case. He had been in remission for over a year, making improvement and thought to be doing well. When Steven started throwing up and complaining of pain. His parents, Josh and Lisa Acree, thought it was a stomach flu but quickly found that it was a result of the large growing tumor on his brain and and small ones on nodules. Doctors sent Steven home with hospice telling him and his family he doesn't have much longer to live. Steven passed away on December 9.
Steven has 3 siblings, Shane 10, Lindzey 9, and Sammy 4. His parents are Josh and Lisa Acree.
Request #8: Katherine- Please pray for my Granny Board. She took a bad fall tonight and the doctors don't expect her to make it through the night. It's a really hard time as it is for the family. So please send a few prayers tonight. Thanks.
Merry Christmas!!!!!
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10
A Christmas Prayer
Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.
My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep,
I too must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient song,
Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given
While angels sing with pious mirth.
A glad new year to all the earth!
Martin Luther
A reflective Christmas prayer :
Father God, When your precious Son became a tiny baby in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As we imagine those surroundings, we join with the shepherds and the wise men in wonder and praise. We thank you for our material lives, praise you for our spiritual lives, and trust in you for our eternal life. Amen.
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.
My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep,
I too must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient song,
Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given
While angels sing with pious mirth.
A glad new year to all the earth!
Martin Luther
A reflective Christmas prayer :
Father God, When your precious Son became a tiny baby in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As we imagine those surroundings, we join with the shepherds and the wise men in wonder and praise. We thank you for our material lives, praise you for our spiritual lives, and trust in you for our eternal life. Amen.
At present opening time :Lord Jesus, Wise men travelled for miles to bring you the first Christmas presents. So may we, too, remember with thankful hearts the love that comes with each present we open. We also thank you for the amazing love you have for each of us, and we thank you for the many gifts that you give us. Amen
For those who work on Christmas Day :
Lord. As I spend today going about my work, help me to put aside any bitterness that I'm not celebrating at home with loved ones. I ask you, Loving Father, to give me a special sense of your presence as I meet people, that I may shed on them the light of the Bethlehem Star, the Spirit of Christmas. Amen.
For those who work on Christmas Day :
Lord. As I spend today going about my work, help me to put aside any bitterness that I'm not celebrating at home with loved ones. I ask you, Loving Father, to give me a special sense of your presence as I meet people, that I may shed on them the light of the Bethlehem Star, the Spirit of Christmas. Amen.
Happy Birthday, Jesus! We are happy because today is your special day, you were born today, just for us.. We thank you that you came from heaven to earth just for us. Thank you for all you did for us when you were here with us. You taught us how to love each other, help us to remember to be more loving. You taught us how to do the right thing, remind us that you are with us, even when we think no one is looking. We thank you that you didn't just stay a baby in a cradle but you grew up to be our savior and died on the cross for our sins. We thank you that you didn't stay dead but you came alive and went to heaven, opening a way so we can go there too, someday. Thank you for this food and for all our family and friends. Thank you for everyone who helped make this a great day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Here are the links:
iprayer Ladies Group
The Digital Prayer Group
www.iprayerladies.blogspot.com
iprayerlady@doowop.com
"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)
The Digital Prayer Group
www.iprayerladies.blogspot.com
iprayerlady@doowop.com
"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (HCSB)
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