Prayers and Praises

Praises

Lori - praises that her mom’s MRI went well - no traumatic claustrophobic attack during the procedure - and so far the results are good. Father God, we thank You for their relationship and that Lori was able to be with her during the test. We thank You Jesus for making the test tolerable for her mom. And we thank You Father God for the good results so far and pray that the rest of the results will be good as well. We pray for the upcoming tests Thursday - Father God guide the doctors - give them wisdom and insight into her body - and we pray Jesus that the results will be promising - at the very least, treatable.

Lyle - we have a new male voice in choir !! Father God, thank You for sending us Lyle. We pray that we are able to make him feel welcome and that he will come to know the joy that we have as we are privileged to sing praises and lead the Body of Christ in worship.


Prayer Requests

Marcia - grandson Micah in kindergarten, got suspended, mom Tina doesn’t know what to do, very distraught - Lord Jesus, we know that You know all the details in this situation and we know that You know Micah’s heart. We pray that if there is something troubling Micah, Father God that You would give Tina wisdom and insight and show her how to help him. Father God we pray that You will surround Tina with Christian fellowship and give her the peace beyond all understanding.

Kathy - mom Lonnie is still healing from surgery - Father God, You are the Almighty Healer. We pray that You would lay Your healing hand on Lonnie’s body and cause this wound to heal. We pray Jesus that you would keep her body free from infection and any other complications.]

Skattum - unspoken request - Father God, we are so grateful that You know everything about us. We thank You that You know the details of this unspoken request. We pray Jesus that you would give Lindsay peace of mind knowing that You are in control. We pray Jesus that You would meet the needs of this request, grant what is needed.

Angie - friend Alexis and her 11-year-old son got evicted and need to be out by Thursday, they have no money to move, there is a lot of fear, they are leaving friends behind. Lord Jesus we pray that You will meet the needs of this little family - we know You have plans for them - plans they don’t understand right now. We pray Father God that they will feel Your loving arms holding them - that this will bring them comfort. Father God, we know that You can use this opportunity for others to be Jesus to this family - may it be so - in Jesus name ...

Lori - friend Sandy has cancer, they have stopped treatment and sent her home. Lord Jesus, we know that there is still time for a healing miracle, if it be Your will - and that You would be given all the honor and glory and praise. However if that not be Your will, we pray Father God that You would keep her comfortable, surrounded by family and friends, that there is no unfinished business and that You would be merciful.

Adam - family needs, Kim feels inadequate as a mom right now with nursing school and all the family responsibility is falling on Adam, this is long term. Father God, we thank You for this strong marriage and the support they give to each other. We pray Jesus that You would shore Kim up as she studies and we pray Jesus that you would ease her mind of her fears, grant her time to spend with her children and husband. Father God we pray You continue to shore up Adam and grant him stamina as he takes care of his family with these additional demands. We pray Jesus that their daughters will continue to be understanding during this time and that they will always know the love of their parents.

Joyce - Michael is still in A-fib, his meds make him tire easily. Father God, we continue to pray for Michael’s heart - that You would strengthen and heal his heart. Jesus we pray that they can get his meds regulated. Lord Jesus we pray for peace and comfort for Joyce and Michael.

Karen - going to Texas. Father God, we pray that her trip will be safe. We pray that she is able to spend time with her husband - and Jesus that You would shore up their marriage as they make the best of this economic situation. We pray her boys will be well cared for while she’s gone and that she will have Your peace Jesus.

Rob & Katy - new baby Clara Grace, born with one kidney. Father God, we thank You for this new little life - the miracle of life! Jesus we thank You that Clara Grace is healthy. We pray Father God that You will continue to sustain her little body throughout her years. Jesus, we pray for Your peace for Rob and Katy. Bless this new little family, we ask in Jesus name.

John Sittner in Mali - Father God, we thank You for John’s heart to serve You in this country. We thank You for this ministry that You have led him and Crossroads church to. Father God, we pray that You put a hedgerow of protection around John and all those that he is serving. Jesus, we pray for the epidemic of AIDS to be stopped - and for the epidemic of the women and children being tossed aside as outcasts. Father God, we pray that we all continue to heed Your call to serve these people - that they would come to know Jesus through our outreach to them.

Leslie - her father was released from the hospital, still needs healing. Father God, You know her father’s body and what he needs - and we thank You. We lift him up to You for healing and comfort. And we pray for the peace of Jesus on the family.


One of my customers told me today about a son serving in Afghanistan. His unit took losses of 30 people yesterday and even though he was winged they are sending them back out on another 4 day mission. Please ask everyone to pray for E-1 Jacob Pry that he has the strength to continue doing as he is required in his service to our country, and that he is protected.