iPrayer March 14th

Hi!

It's been too long! Amazing how fast time goes by. Here are some requests for today! But first, let's begin with a prayer together!

Dear Father in Heaven, We pray that Your will would be done. Even in this time that we stop to pray. Let us pray Your words and thoughts after You. Forgive us for our sins, our busy lives, and our distracted minds. Allow us to come to You with these requests today. You are the great Healer. You are the great Comforter. Be especially with all those people who are still trapped in Japan. Those who may be hanging on, waiting for help. People lost at sea, people covered by debris. Let them be found and rescued. Also we want to lift up the families of the many, many who have died. The families who have lost everything. Not just their homes, their jobs, their churches, but even their loved ones. Thank You for being with us, and blessing us, and keeping us safe. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.

Request #1: The first, I'm sure you all have already had on your lists, but I think it deserves our attention anyway. If you have turned on any TV, Radio, or Computer this weekend, you have seen the devastation in Japan following what they are now calling a possible 9.0 Earthquake Friday. Now they are waiting to see if their nuclear reactors will hold up. For More Info Click Here.

Authorities have been pouring sea water into three reactors at the plant after cooling system failures in the wake of Friday's massive earthquake and tsunami, which is estimated to have killed at least 10,000 people. The latest explosion triggered an order for hundreds of people to stay indoors, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano. FoxNews.com

Request #2: Christine- My sister is suffering from so much right now. She has arthritis, Fibromyalgia, bipolar disorder, depression, and constant pain, What makes it even worse is that the medications she is taking for all of these cause her to be sleepy, more depressed, and have many other side effects. To make matters worse, she hates the job she has. She loved it at first, but they have reassigned her to do things she doesn't want to, and are never letting her do the parts she first loved. The medicine keeps her sooo sleepy she actually fell asleep at work, and lost even more privileges. Please keep her in your prayers.

Request #3: Samaritan's Purse International Relief- Staff members are on their way to the quake and tsunami affected area. We will be working with Japanese Christians to distribute food, water, blankets, hygiene supplies, and other aid to people who have lost virtually everything. Please continue joining us in prayer.

Request #4: Jeremy- my son madyn is sick and he has trouble breathing he has severe asthma... please send out a prayer to God for him.

Praise #1:/Request #5: Suzanne- Daddy came home from the hospital today! Heart is doing better, pneumonia better, cancer is the thing we are concerned about but he is not in pain, thank you sooo much for your love and prayers!!! Still have a lot of recovery so continued prayers appreciated. We feel blessed. Much love In Jesus

Request #6: Niki- Saturday was great, but I am completely sick of the Saturday night/Sunday morning migraine.

Request #7: Julee Glass Hayes, lifelong friend of Shannon's, passed away on Monday (2/21) evening from pneumonia, after battling the flu for a couple weeks.  She was 34 years old, and leaves behind her husband Carl, and her son CW who just turned five on 2/12.  Prayers are needed for her entire family, including her mother and 3 sisters.  Her memorial service was held on Friday 2/25. 

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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)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Only 4 Days Remaining Until Christmas. I know these are heavy for the holidays, but life goes on no matter what. So, we need to be diligent in praying no matter what. I also realize I said I wasn't sending out another this week, but well, it wouldn't wait. :-)

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

Some Christmas readings from the Bible:
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.

Request #1: Robin- Friends of a friend were in a tragic accident last night. Julie, Rick & 8 yr old daughter, Hayley were going to Alabama to spend Christmas with family. Drunk driver hit them from behind & pushed them into the car in front. Hayley was killed instantly. Julie & Rick are in ICU in Huntsville. Rick's injuries are life-threatening. Pray for this innocent family who were torn apart because someone chose to drink & drive.

Request #2: Connie- A co-worker, Josh, stepped into his backyard to let their dogs potty and slipped on ice.  He has shattered his hip and will be having surgery today.  He's only 37 and may have to have a hip replacement.  The doctor told him and his wife that it's the worse hip break he's seen other than from car accidents.  The wife also works with me at the library and is "freaking out" to quote another co-worker.   With both of them out, we will be very short-staffed at the library, so say a prayer for us too!

Requests #3: Shannon- Original request (sent 12/17):
Just received news that my coworker Jan and her husband have just made the very difficult decision to discontinue his chemo treatments due to complications caused by the toxicity.  He had a scan done as well and chemo has not been working, which further validated their decision.  They have called in hospice and my coworker will be working from home during this difficult time.  Please pray for Jan and her husband. Update from Jan (as of 12/20):   As many of you are aware, my husband was  admitted to Hosparus at Norton Pavilion this morning. Given his condition,  they are speculating that he has very little time left - days to possibly a week.  They are doing what they can to keep him comfortable which is no longer possible at home.   I will not be working during this time. I appreciate all of your support during this very difficult time.

Request #4: Carmen- Ok so Noah hasn't been out of bed today, he is throwing up, headache, and high fever! Are you serious?!?! My poor kid can't get a break either!  No I kinda wish it was something like strep, instead of the unknown. He has done this 3 times in a week, might be migraines. He is worrying me to death, just hoping it is completely unrelated to the bump on his nose. Trying not to worry and patiently wait for pathology report. (4 hours ago)

Request #5 & Update: Brodie Family- We spent most of the afternoon and evening in the ICU Trauma unit again today. I received a phone call at 11:50 tonight that my sweet, kind-hearted Louisville adopted Mom had passed away 30 minutes after she was taken off life support. Cathern "Granny" Board was a wonderful, loving women of God with a true servants heart. Her smile & cheerful spirit will be missed! She & her husband were married 60 years!

Original Request: 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. 

Request #6: (Revised) 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.  Her surgery is Tuesday the 21st!!!

Update: From Kelly- Jaxon is much better!!! It was strep and with antibiotics he is much better!!!

Original Request: My Poor Jaxon has a temp of 103. this morning....

Update: From Me! I was worried about Thomas before, and it turns out he also had strep (last week) and again, 1 day worth of antibiotics stopped it in its tracks! Thanks to God for penicillin!

This is another ladies' prayer group online that I found: Very cute!

http://srccgirlfriends.blogspot.com/2010/09/yada-yada-prayer-group.html

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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)