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Prayer Requests 8-3-13

Who has a request or praise to share today?

Psalm 141

1 Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

7 Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.

8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

9 Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.

10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.

23 thoughts on “Prayer Requests 8-3-13”

  1. Prayer for us as we continue to go forward. Mike has been able to get the ball hastened as far as getting the fifteen year old for diagnosing so we can know our options. Still no word from the sheriff.

    One of my children tells me she does not like Mexicans. And she assures me that even though ten of our children were born on American soil (so to speak), seven of them are not Americans. I guess I will have to explain to her that anybody born from the tip of SA to the northernmost parts is an American. I have tried to explain US law to her but she is adamant that she does not like the entire nation of Mexico and any illegals or people that she deems illegal. I have no idea where she came up with this theory, though I believe her bio fam was somewhat racist. She left them when she was about five. Unless it is all the news about illegals. I have pointed out to her that God does not hold her view and if she is trying to pattern her life after Him, she might want to rethink her position. But it does explain her condescending attitude toward her “inferiors”. Prayer for wisdom on how to deal with that one as well. Can’t be easy living in a home filled with “those people”.

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  2. Got your own little United Nations going there Mums?
    I guess you have explained that through the process of adoption they became US Citizens just like her?
    I couldn’t sleep last night so you got lots of prayers from Down South

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  3. It is your sweet little girl, by the way. They were born in US hospitals and according to US law, that makes them US citizens. I did explain that we have no way of knowing if her great what grandparents were legal or illegal, so does that make her something else?

    Little one has been waking up at night with concerns, little boy has been asking when poppa can say goodnight to him again. Lots of acting out and reverting to old behavior since the appearance of CPS and the law on the property.

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  4. Continued prayers from here, Mumsee. Since I have had to detour for the last month and the next month or so, due to water over the highway, I don’t get that daily reminder of the Munsee road sign. But I do pray for you every time I check this page.

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  9. The fourteen year old got stung by a yellow jacket or hornet or wasp, he is not sure. He may be allergic, seems to recall being taken to the ER for stings in the past. He is swelling and I gave him Benadryl.

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  11. The boy seems to be fine, not even sleeping off the Benadryl. The swelling has gone down and the pain in his arm has stopped. He was stung on the thumb.

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  14. Update on my friend Jenn’s surgery…

    She came through it fairly well. The mass of tumors was not cancer, thank God, & she’ll know within a couple weeks whether or not her bladder will work again (the mass was pressing on it) Now she needs to be on oxygen for a while, & her stomach is painfully distended. They may put a tube through her nose down to her stomach to deal with that.

    Jenn often has complications & internal infections after surgeries, so prayers for a smooth & quick recovery are appreciated.

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  15. Well, I’m almost done with the visit, and I’m grateful for that. Only about 24 more hours. I will not be coming back anytime soon. It’s simply too painful. Thank you to everyone who has held me up in prayer. Even though it’s been a difficult trip, I’ve been comforted knowing there are believers praying for me.

    Mumsee: I continue to pray.

    Karen O: Praying for your friend, Jenn.

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  19. Jenn wrote on Facebook (edited a bit)…

    “Please my friends, now I need 4 pints of blood pumped through me and now my heart rate just dropped. I need to get better, that’s all I ever wanted. I need prayers yet again. It worked for my surgery and for the testing to come out good, but don’t know where the bleeding loss is coming from. Now possible heart issues.”

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  20. One of the men from a group from my church who were at the hospital during Jenn’s surgery to pray gave a testimony today. He said they prayed very specifically, & God answered their prayers. They prayed…

    … that Jenn would make it through the surgery (there was only a 50% chance she’d survive it). She came through it alive.

    … that the surgeons would be able to not merely remove the tumor but “fix” her. They did more than they initially planned for, including also removing a cyst near her tailbone that was causing her great pain.

    … that the surgery would not last as long as they expected. It was expected to last 8 hours, but only lasted 4.

    And I forget what else.

    Prayer works, my friends. Thanks for praying. 🙂

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  21. Karen, I shall continue to ask our Lord to watch over Jenn and to heal her body….it truly is amazing to witness our Lord providing and interceding on behalf of our loved ones….oh the things He has in store……Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
    Continued prayers for the Nest…I know He is working it all for His good as we continually ask Him to beat back the forces of evil…and bring peace and consolation.
    Ann, I have asked our Lord to keep you in His perfect peace…so that your light might shine before those about you who know Him not….cherish those precious moments you shared with your family…and continue to trust the One who has created all things….He is good in carrying our burdens as we lay them down before Him….
    Prayers for the dear missionary known by Jo and Linda…dear Lord carry them through…for you love them the most…..

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  22. Nancyjill: Thanks for the encouraging words.

    I am home. I am so glad to be home! The visit was incredibly difficult. I know Chas warned me about putting things on the internet–but I’m middle-aged and don’t really care anymore if people know my business. The drinking is causing multiple health problems. She is down from 140 to 117 in last six months. It is all very tragic. The anger in her presence is palpable. I have decided not to return home anytime soon. It’s too painful and too dysfunctional. The level of denial of both of my parents is unbelievable. It’s been going on for 36+ years and yet, we’re not allowed to speak of it. According to her, she’s been drunk twice in her life. Yet, since I was 12, she’s been blacking out most nights…but no, she doesn’t have a drinking problem. Sorry. It was a tough 48 hours. Prayers, please, for some relief from the great sadness I feel at not having a genuine relationship with either of my parents. And for peace. And from intrusive thoughts. And from anger. Thanks.

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