iPrayer Week of 2/14 Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!   

Hope your week is a great one!

Request #1: Sam's Mom had a heart attack on Saturday afternoon, about 3pm. She is home today and doing really really well. They said it was a slight blockage, probably, in the very bottom edge of the artery that leads to the bottom of her heart. Nothing to be done about it except rest (no work for a month Yipee!!!!) and then exercise to strengthen the muscle.

Request #2: Derema- My Co-Worker, Rob, has been diagnosed with Cancer. It is Lymphoma. 

Praise: Denise- is very blessed to have witnessed Brandon asking Sarah Elizabeth to marry him!! She said YES!! Praying for them both & many blessings!! Love that we are part of their "family"!!

Prayer requests come rolling in!

I told you when we agree to pray, the prayer requests come rolling in! :-) I'm just glad we know that God always answers prayers!

Request #1: Amber - Two emergency room trips in one day ... whew!! I took Landon this afternoon because he was having severe chest pains (that he's been having for 3 days) and he was diagnosed with pluerisy. Got home and Rylan's fever had spiked again (over 104) and it's day 4 of the fever so I took him tonight and he has the flu and a double ear infection. Got them medicine ... now I just need something for sanity. :-)

I looked on www.BibleGateway.com and found several encouraging verses that tell us that God hears and answers our prayers. I thought they might help you today to remember that even though sometimes when we hear these sad stories and upsetting prayer requests, we don't need to throw our hands up and think "well what can I do?" Our prayers DO make a difference. I was especially interested in James 5:15. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on that one! :-)

I left the links that the computer automatically made to go to each verse on Biblegateway, in case you wanted to read more about them!

Have a good one!

MJ

Psalm 17:6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.

Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayerand petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

James 5:15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

iPrayer Week of 2/10/11

Greetings Prayer Warriors!

I was trying to figure out why I hadn't updated the blog in so long, when I realized I hadn't sent you a request list in that long!!!

Gracie had her 4th Birthday on Feb. 1st and who knew planning a tea party for a 4 year old could take that much mental energy! Ok, yes, Robin, you tried to tell me....

Anyway, here are some requests! Now, as usual, I'm sure I will receive a bunch in the next couple of days, so I will pass them on!

Thanks!!! Here we go!

Request #1: (Feb. 1) Robin- From Rosie's Sister: I have been here for 75 days. We came in at 19 weeks for an ultrasound. We found out we are having another girl and that my cervix is dangerously short. They put me on strict bed rest that day, Nov 18, and I have yet to touch my feet to the ground. I will be 30 weeks tomorrow. The baby is developing great, I feel fine and have had no signs of preterm labor. They will let me go home a 35 weeks, March 9, but they are sure my water is going to break before then. We will see. 36 days and counting.

Request #2: Connie- I'd like to share through an email a ministry opportunity in Harlan County, KY: We have a special prayer request for you. Please consider praying for our ministry as we enter into the second of three Winter months where our needs are great. January saw most all of our pantry food given out and we are currently trusting in God for his provision for our next open date of February 17th. With winter heating bills at their biggest ever, food can often take a back seat to the local’s priorities. We expect large numbers of people showing up for food boxes at our pantry. This give us an even greater opportunity to tell them about Jesus and His ministry and the free gift of salvation.

Request #3: (Yesterday at 9:30pm) Amanda- I lost my Granny today. She made it to 93 yrs and 5 days. The passing was a blessing, but she will be missed so very much!

Request #4: Day of Prayer & Fasting: Next Thursday, Feb. 17, The Family Foundation, along with Kentucky Right to Life and a host of ministries and churches, are calling for a solemn Day of Prayer and Fasting on behalf of The Ultrasound Bill (Senate Bill 9). House Leadership has planned to kill the bill at the committee hearing that day and we are challenging all believers to agree with brothers and sisters in their neighborhoods, at the workplace, and at their churches to the end that God would intervene and help pass The Ultrasound Bill. Please pray as you can, with whom you can, and believe that God will move.  (Please reference the story in 1 Samuel 14:1-15 – Jonathan and his armor-bearer.)

Request #5: Amanda- It's official I will be shaving my head March 13th in order to raise money for St. Baldrick's Childhood Cancer Research!!! Go to www.stbaldricks.org to donate to this wonderful cause!!! If you don't find me by name, look for me at the Louisville, Ky 4th Street Live location. 

Let's Pray for LOTS of supporters and for people to be inspired by Amanda's decision, and that she's willing to post this (and baldy pictures!) on Facebook for all to see! Let's pray for many blessings on all these brave ladies (and guys)! 

Want to Give to Amanda's Cause? Check Out: 

http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/

Want to Have it Off? Go to: http://www.stbaldricks.org/

Scared to Shave? Ok, let them cut 10" off for Locks of Love! 

http://www.locksoflove.org/

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"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)