iPrayer 4/30/12

Hi!

I hope the Spring is treating you, and your house and cars....nicely! We are having a roaring wild weather spell here! Hail of all sizes in one yard, deep enough to consider practically snow!!!

Let's say a prayer before a few very sad requests, and a few great praises!

Father God, 

We pray that You would allow us the couple of minutes it will take to read and respond to these requests. We pray for Your Holy Spirit to remind us of these things, remind us of who to pray for and what to say, as we go about our day. Thank you for Your constant love and attention. Thank You for always knowing what we need before we ask and for taking care of problems before we know we have them. Let us stay safe and honor You always, In Jesus Name, Amen.

Request #1: Robin sent me the sad news that her niece's good friend Rachel lost their baby last night. The 2 1/2 year old drown in a pool yesterday. :-( This is the baby boy we collected some things for awhile ago. His name was Leo. No word yet on funeral arrangements. What a sad story. I had heard this on the news, not knowing who they were, and right away said a prayer. I had hoped all would be well, as the initial report was that the child had been taken to Kosair. :-(

Request #2/Praise: Lisa- "There is a blockage in the left carotid artery (in my neck) and I am on an aspirin a day to ward off a stroke. Just trying to see what all we are dealing with b-4 any meds or procedures.  They don’t know the percentage of the blockage yet either." but there is also good news! "Went this morning for bloodwork and echo stress tests. ( ultrasounds of your heart on treadmill etc). They have already called me back on the echo stress test and said all the chambers, arteries, and all functions of my heart are normal!!     They should have the blood test results back next week and we will see how that is!"

Request #3: From Ronnie -Just had an update from 2 doctors that are working on Billy. His triglycerides are in the 3000's, they have to do a procedure called plasmapheresis, in laymen's terms, all the fat in his blood are affecting the vessels around his brain, so this is kinda like an oil change, the have to flush all of that out to give him the best chance to survive. His cardiologist said that he may not survive all that he has been through. It's really bad! =\ 

History: (Billy was the music minister at our church a long time ago.) I will be giving updates on my Facebook page where you can read about Billy's progress athttp://facebook.com/helloimbarryYou do not have to be my friend to see the status updates. I have the most public profile possible.

Request #4: Lucas, a 3 year old, has been having an odd health issue, in which he goes into a asthma-type breathing issue combined with a very high fever (anywhere from 100-104) and then it will all go away again just as suddenly. It's been going on for sometime, and just as we all decide he is back to normal, here we go again. Let's pray that it will stabilize and the doctor will pinpoint what is causing it. They keep giving the "probably a viral infection" answer for a couple of years off and on.

Happy Derby Week! (If you don't live in Kentucky, click here, it's all we do here!!!) 

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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)

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year 2011! 

I hope everyone has had a wonderful year! It's been what, 49 hours already? :-)

"Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit."  S.D. Gordon 

Several Requests and Several Praises!!! 

Let's say one together to start out the New Year. You know, I always feel awkward writing out prayers for others to read, and worse when I try to pray over someone else's words. But, since this is a written/read medium, it's the best we can do! So, I'll type as I pray, then you pray your own words as you read. :-)

Keep new requests coming in! I love the ladies who always reply with a blessing for me. I love you ladies who don't too....here we go.

Dear Father In Heaven,

We thank You for this all new, fresh year. It's just the flip of a calendar page to us, but to You, it is all part of the big plan. We ask Lord God, that You would bless our families in this coming year. Keep us safe, healthy, and focused on doing Your will. Life is soooo very busy. Let us not lose sight of Your Truth. I pray that Your Holy Spirit will guide me as I lay down these words, cut and paste these requests, gather these ladies together to Praise You and ask for Your Hand to be on these Requests. Let us Really Believe that what Believe is REALLY REAL. A funny sounding phrase, but a very profound thought. Not my words Lord, but from my heart. Forgive us our sins, forgive us for not living up to Your perfect standards, but allow us to accept your forgiveness by believing in Your Son Jesus. Thank You for all You do and for all You are. In Jesus Name we Pray, Amen

Request #1: Amanda- Paul's Dad has been put on hospice care and they had to travel back down to Atlanta this weekend to see him.

Request #2: (1/2/10) Jessica- I just left the funeral home and I have never been to something so terrible. Seeing baby Will  covered up with his Sponge Bob blanket looking so peaceful. When I left, Libby and Billy were laying on the casket. I felt helpless...what can you say to them after such a tragedy? I hugged them, held them tight and cried with them. I cannot begin to imagine their pain. (Will is age 3, he died of cardiac arrest on 12/29)

Request #3: (12/29/10) Jessica- I am up to THREE lives lost in 24 hours. A friend lost her 3 year old son, Will, tonight to cardiac arrest. Then, Beau lost his battle with cancer last night. And, then there's Sally. I am heartbroken.

Update: Janie's hip replacement surgery went so well, that she went home late this afternoon. Please continue to pray for her speedy recovery w/o complications.(12/31/10)

Original Request: Please pray for Janie who is having a left total hip replacement today (12/29/10) at BHE@noon. Pray the Holy Spirit will comfort and give her peace during this time. Pray for a successful surgery and recovery w/o complications.

Request #4: Denise- is praying for a dear friend who has a rough day tomorrow (Monday, 1/3/11)! Please pray with me!! Thanks!!

Request #5: Shannon- The newly elected Mayor of our 5th Class City, Woodlawn Park (here in Louisville) has had a major stroke, 3 days after he was officially in office! He is very young too. Early 40s.

Praise #1: Samaritan's Purse International Relief Last week we were desperate for medical volunteers to serve in Haiti during Christmas & New Year's. This morning we learned that all needs have been met. We praise the Lord for his provision and thank you for your prayers!

Praise #2: Stephanie- Received the sacrament of BAPTISM today :) It feels wonderful to show my obedience to my Savior and participate in something He himself did as well. To know He loves me just the way I am is such a miracle. Praise Jesus!

Praise #3: Abby- I am so proud of my Lilly! She went forward this morning at church and told David she wants to be a Christian. Thank you Jesus!!

"Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open."
— Corrie ten Boom

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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)

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Week of 10/25/10

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Week of 10/25/10

Well, I hope everyone is having a good October, it's almost gone again!

Here are the requests I have collected!Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend! We are taking the kids Trick-or-Treating for the first time! By the way, whenever I edit these posts after submitting them, the spacing goes haywire!!!

I'm going to start with a prayer, and I'm leaving the rest up to you!

Dear Father in Heaven, We pray that Your will would be done. Help us to spend our time, money, and energy on things You want us to. We pray that Your hand would be on all these requests. Protect us this week, and help us to be frequently reminded of these people who have asked for our help. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Request #1: Linda- Please remember a friend of mine whose mother just had a stroke and will no longer be able to be independent.  She lives a good distance from her daughter.  Many adjustments will need to be made.  My own mom continues to suffer slow losses due to her dementia.  It is so painful to talk with her and be constantly aware of these losses.  Thanks for your prayers. 

Request #2: Liz Curtis Higgs Off to Scotland, offline for a week! If you would kindly pray for safe travel and solid writing time, that would be a huge blessing. Hugs, dear FB friends, and see you in November!

Request #3: Margaret - My brother John passed away Monday morning Oct 18th.  He had been in the hospital for some time and then in a nursing home. My Mother had been in the hospital from the 12th to the 18th. Ed told her before he took her home on Monday afternoon. Our greatest concern is for her.  She is very weak. Please pray for her.

Request #4: Bridget- Their home burned down on Sunday morning at about 12:30am. Looks like someone threw a lit cigarette in their backyard. She woke up when she saw the flickering lights outside her window. They got out of the house before the smoke alarms went off. The car was ruined as well. They have 2 little girls ages 2 and 5. He is a dentist, and she is a dental hygienist. They are currently staying in a bed and breakfast, but need our prayers and support. They are not members at a local church currently, although the older daughter is in Kindergarten at a Catholic school (very close to the hotel luckily.) 

Praises: 1) EVERYONE got out quickly and NO ONE was hurt! 2) 

A neighbor gave them a double stroller to push the girls in. 3) They had insurance, but anyone who has been through a fire knows, it takes a long time to get that money. 4) Insurance did pay a restoration company to come in and get to work. 5) The school is being flooded with phone calls of people trying to help!!! 6) The restoration people are telling them that some items that were in the fire will be salvageable.

Request #5: Stacey- Her son Drew has pneumonia and strep throat. 

Request #6: Jessica- had a peanut scare already today. Epipen and Benadryl done. And, looks like I will make it another day!

Request #7: Marcia - She was suddenly let go at work. :-( Let's pray that God would open a door where one has been closed. 

Request #8: Derema- One of our iPrayer ladies and her family are on a road trip this week to South Carolina! They have their 1 1/2 year old with them. Yesterday was quite an interesting trip with the storms! Let's pray that even though she has to attend a work training while she's there, that they would get some serious fun and family time, and for travelling mercies!

Request #9:  Shannon- Chris and I are friends with the Stone family who were planning on bringing home their adopted daughter from the hospital yesterday (she was born Friday).  However, the birth mother kept the baby for the weekend, and decided on keeping her.  The baby and birthmother are both healthy, so there is no cause for concern there.  However, the Stone family has an incredibly intelligent 4 year old son, Benjamin, who was eagerly awaiting his new baby sister.  He has been asking the simple question "Why?" right now, but they foresee many more questions coming in the future.  They are hoping that he processes this in as healthy a way as possible. Could you please lift up the Stone family during this emotional time for them?  They are going through the process of grieving, while at the same time, hoping for a miracle that the birthmother will remember all the reasons she made an adoption plan in the first place and perhaps change her mind. 

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"Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

Week of 10/4/10

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Welcome Ladies! (And any guys who are sneaking in...)

Let's start with a prayer together this week, then I'll leave the rest up to you guys!

Lord, we pray that Your Holy Spirit would guide us as we spend a few minutes lifting up these requests. These people who have come to us asking for help, asking for support, seeking your will. Be with us each individually as we spend time in prayer, for a couple of minutes or even hours, for a solid block of time, or in little moments alone with You. Help us to do Your will in everything, In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

We have lots of requests, so I'll just jump right in! But, before I do, I wanted to share a link with you for an incredible book my friend Amanda taught us about! It's called Praying in Color. So, if you have time, check it out! She even has a blog now!

 

Ok, here we go!

Remember, if you have any requests, just send me an email! I try not to use last names, and whenever possible, I cut and paste directly from the person making the request. Feel free to give as much, or as little detail as you want! Be on the lookout for people around you, and who you are in contact with who need prayer! Requests are in Blue and Praises are in Pink! I also send these all out in a weekly email to anyone who is interested!!!!

Request #1: Margaret - I would ask for prayers for our Fall Festival: 1) for the success of this event, and that new families with children would be led to the church through it. 2)Pray for the Lord's protection from harm for all who gather at this event. May the Lord be glorified during this event. 3) Also, that communications to coordinate help in the kitchen would be successful since there is not a lot of time to get the word out. 4) PRAY FOR HELPERS to come forward! As always, the harvest is great,but the workers are few.

Request #2: Jeanette -We got the results for Lionel. It's a tumor (hearing Arnold Sw. in my head) and cancerous. He will have surgery to remove it, don't know when at the moment. They are going to give an estimate on how much that will cost.

Request #3: MJ - We are leaving and heading to CA for my Aunt's wedding on Friday. So....please pray for travelling safety and issues such as security and luggage getting safely where it needs to, also for the bride and groom to be calm and enjoy themselves, that the 3 kids under 6 who are in the wedding will behave, Thomas is very afraid to fly because his ears popped and hurt last time, Sarah who is very pregnant and travelling with 2 little ones, etc. :-)

Request #4: Britney - On Oct.13 she is taking a BIG test for college. If she does really well, she has a good chance to get a full paid scholarship! She is really really nervous about it! She's been taking extra training, lots of extra studying, and meanwhile trying to lead a somewhat reasonable senior year! She plays volleyball (very seriously) and is having conflicts between wanting to be with the team for practices and the need to study. The pressure is beginning to really get to her now.

Request #5: MJ -My father-in-law had a very serious episode last Thursday that had him in the hospital overnight. It was originally being called a minor stroke, but they seem to have backed off of that diagnosis now. He woke up very confused and disoriented. He had a difficult time with movement and speech was effected. They ran lots and lots of tests (and lots and lots), one of which was an MRI that caused him an anxiety attack and they had to stop the test in the middle. It was very scary. Now, a week later, he is still very tired and unsteady, but the confusion seems to have all passed. The doctor today gave him another B12 shot and said they are going to do another bunch of tests, actually repeating some they've already done. (Let's really pray they don't repeat the MRI!!!) Please keep him in your prayers and all of the family as well.

Request #6: Let's remember the family who lost their toddler, 

Kinlee Rylene Lathery

, when the father backed his car into her. This tragedy is soooo sad. Steven Curtis Chapman performed tonight in their honor and to support them. I pray the family and friends, and her father especially, will be able to forgive, heal, and survive this crisis.

Request #7: Teresa - Her friend, who she does Kung Fu with, has torn her hamstring away from the bone! They've told her she can either have a surgery to reattach it, or just wait! Not sure what she's going to do!

Praise: Jennifer- found out she is having a boy! :-) He is still healthy and doing great! She is too! I promised we would still pray for both of their safety. They have one healthy 4 year old, and have lost several little ones at about 9 weeks into the pregnancy. This time, she is already more than 20 weeks!!! He is doing SUPER!!!!

Update: Dad went to the doctor and they said, good news, it's just muscle soreness! (Not whiplash or worse!) But, for future reference, they said it is really important that he came in and got checked out, in case something came up later!

Original Request: 

My Dad was in a car accident last Thursday. He had to stop suddenly on the expressway, because the car in front slammed on their brakes. The car behind him slammed into him! His car appears to be ok, and the car behind (driven by a 19 yr old man) was totaled. He has been having symptoms of whiplash, and was very shaken up. They said they thought the car that hit him was going about 50 miles per hour.

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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)


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