Prayer & Praise
“Things fall apart, the center cannot hold.”
We are no strangers to the falling apart;
We perpetrate against the center of our lives, and on some days it feels like an endless falling,
like a deep threat,
like rising water,
like ruthless wind.
But you … you in the midst,
you back in play,
you rebuking and silencing and ordering,
you creating restfulness in the very eye of the storm.
You … be our center:
cause us not to lie about the danger,
cause us not to resist your good order.
Be our God.
Be the God you promised, and we will be among those surely peaceable in your order.
We pray in the name of the one through whom all things hold together.
Amen.
Walter Brueggemann. Awed to Heaven, Rooted in Earth: The Prayers of Walter Brueggemann (p. 26). Kindle Edition.
Yes Lord, You be the calm in our storm.
Lium-14 underwent faciill reconstructive surgery …still in a coma with several broken bones
We had a really rough day yesterday. My husband is in a lot of pain.
Also, we could potentially be facing a $6,000 bill from our city in the next year or two. Apparently, our city does not pay for maintenance of the sewer and road infrastructure with property taxes, but instead levies special assessments against individual property owners to cover the work done alongside their property. I know that being hit with a bill that is literally 25% of our yearly income will be hard on us as it will be for many other people on our street–people who are on fixed incomes or laid off or in otherwise unstable financial situations. There’s a movement to end special assessments in our city but it won’t work unless we get enough people to contact city officials and attend a couple key meetings in person. My prayer is that the city alderpersons are overwhelmed with emails from people opposed to special assessments and that the two key meeting that are coming up in the next couple weeks will be packed to overflowing.
Dusty…continuing to pray for him. Cannot imagine how tough that is at any age, but especially at 14.
j2…That sounds crazy that it doesn’t come out of property taxes. Praying for you, that people will respond and be motivated to voice their opinions. Praying for a restful day for you and your husband today, and for an easing in his pain today.
Dear Jesus,
We pray over these needs today and bring them up to You in these prayers.
Asking that You would be who You are as Healer and Provider.
Amen
Jehovah Jireh (The Lord who provides)
The name Jehovah-Jireh is a name that is crucial for us today as we seek to know the Father. It is a name that assures us that our Heavenly Father is able to provide any need we have. Trust Him for that!
Jehovah Rapha (The Lord who heals)
The name Jehovah-Rapha is a name that speaks to us and our need today. We live in a stressful world and society. Every day new problems confront us and we bend under the load of seemingly unsolvable problems. But we can take comfort in knowing that Almighty God can heal anything.
Trey and I are in great need of prayer.
Father, we know You hear the cries of your children. We pray you meet each need here. Amen
Praying for Michael and Trey.
Praying for Lium.
Praying for J2 also
Jehovah Jireh, our Heavenly Father, please hear our petitions as we bow our hearts at the foot of your altar. Send your ministering angels to put balm upon our wounds and to protect us from that which is of the enemy. Keep us from falling and lift us up to see the goodness and mercy of who You are in all these things that troubles and beset us. Grant healing where it is needed and lead us to know what is and what is not of You. Jehovah Rapha, you are the great physician. Grant Trey what is needed to heal him and Michael the patience, wisdom, and discernment in knowing what to do and what not to do in the midst of watching his son go through this. Help everyone to endure what it is that we must endure until You release us from these things that has caused us to suffer so and help us to learn what it is that you would have us to learned having done so. Father, mercy on behalf of everyone who are suffering and or in pain. Please dearest beloved Abba, pour your grace upon all to meet their needs for today and cause your favor to be found in one another and in others to help where and when they can. For those who need employment, Lord open the doors wide and prepare a place, a position that is meet for he or she that needs such. Thank you, Adonai for all that You are and Your love towards us through your precious, obedient Son, Jesus, our Lord and our Savior—Amen.
Be with me, God. I feel so lost. I can’t seem to escape the dark cloud
that is hanging over me today. Help me, God. Give me strength
to combat despair and fear. Show me how to put my pain
into perspective. Teach me to have faith in the new day
that is coming. Thank you, God, for today’s blessings,
for tomorrow’s hope, and for Your abiding love.
Amen.
Teach me always to believe in my power to return to life, to hope, and to You, God,
no matter what pains I have endured, no matter how far I have strayed from You.
Give me the strength to resurrect my weary spirit.
Revive me, God, so I can embrace life once more
in joy, in passion, in peace.
Amen.
When I feel tainted, God, remind me that I am holy.
When I feel weak, teach me that I am strong.
When I am shattered, assure me that I can heal.
When I am weary, renew my spirit.
When I am lost, show me that you are near.
Amen.
May God heal you, body and soul.
May your pain cease,
May your strength increase,
May your fears be released,
May blessings, love and joy surround you.
Amen.
-Rabbi Naomi Levy
Praying today, for grace abundant.
Praying for Trey and for Michael…for what is needed in this moment. For breath and for strength. Praying for calm and regrouping and for peace.
Praying for that peace that clears the vision and retires the soul.
Praying for healing of body, of soul and of heart.
Praying for Trey, for whatever is happening in this moment. Great and Mighty…gracious and merciful God…be generous with this young Image Bearer of Yours. Ease the energy of his mind. Call him. Heal him. Whatever his need is…meet it generously.
Meet Michael’s need this day. Remind him of Your care of him, and be present with him today in ways he can recognize…ways that bring strength and hope. Heal his mind, his heart and his body. Give him grace in abundant measur and wisdom. Give him focus. Bring resources and strength that surprise.
Care for your children, today, Father. Tenderly…graciously…abundantly…fiercely.
Oh Lord, relent and show mercy to Your people….. sore tried and weary, yet their eyes are upon You, the only Hope in this life and that which is to come.
Prayed for you today big brother. (((Hugs))))
Oh Lord,,
Awesome in power
God of the infinite and God of the infinitesimal…,
I now now before you., in humble admiration and join the saints who have posted above in prayer…
Lord., your word says if two or more gather in your name and agree , it shal be done …
Therefore in agreement with those above., may it be done in accordance with your promises and your word
Let answered prayer be a testimony of your great love, goodness and mercy,..
Bless Michael and trey ., meet their needs, comfort their hearts, being healing, provision and joy ..,
Agreeing with paigemom, dusty, Sarah, anonymous, Linda papas
Nonnie., DS51 and J2 the person
Lord how marvelous are your ways
Let your light shine ever brighter within everyone who posts on this prayer thread … Let us stand in awe at your handiwork …
Bring calm to our storms
Carry us safely to shore from a raging sea
Lift us out of the fowlers snare
Strengthen us to walk with boldness and courage and fill us with inner peace by the power of your spirit
Amen
think I broke my foot…will update when I get back from dr.later this afternoon.
Michael praying for you and trey again today – May God answer Your prayers.
Ouch! Poor, Dusty. 🙁
Foot is broken need to see orthopedic doctor. Buster saw x-ray and apparently I shattered the bone pretty badly.
Praying Dusty
Thank you Derek. Still praying for your sister Amy.
Golly, that reminds me.
My sister is doing a lot better. She is on a special diet, but that is all for now.
Thanks all for praying.
oh Im so glad she is doing better!! that is wonderful news!
Derek ~ so glad to hear your sister is doing better!
Dusty~ you broke your foot!!!
Ouch!!! Poor dear… Praying for swift healing for you …
Yikes! I pray you recover quickly and don’t suffer much pain.
I’m glad your sister is doing better, Derek, and that she doesn’t have to be on medication right now.
Prayer Requests: May 12-17
Dusty She has broken her foot and will have to see the orthopedic doctor.
Michael and Trey Needing prayer covering this week especially.
J2 and her husband Have had a tough day dealing with pain on Saturday, and are facing nonsense from the local government which may result in $6000 in fees. Prayers for wisdom and the community voicing their frustration, and that they would be heard. Praying as well for relief for her husband.
Liem in a jet skiing accident, he is in a coma with a collapsed lung several broken bones, and has had to go through facial reconstructive surgery.
Sister Christian A family member who had been diagnosed with skin cancer and had a growth removed is now dealing with the incision space not healing, but rather spreading. Prayers for healing, wisdom and grace.
Michael Liles “Smurf” A man Derek served with in Bosnia and Iraq, he has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS. The lifespan for those diagnosed with this is very short. Prayer for Michael and his family. You can find out more, also about his speaking before Congress for more attention to ALS, on his FB page: https://www.facebook.com/michael.liles.169
LondonFor her general head space, for rest and for space to think and regroup and find focus.
Derek His Sister Amy has been dealing with Colitis and it looks like it is Crohn’s disease. Pray for her healing, for her doctor’s wisdom. Update: she is doing better and dealing with the disease through diet. Thankful!
Scott Pastor friend’s 18 month old Granddaughter was killed when a dresser and television fell on her. Pray for this family.
Neo Facing surgery and insurance issues. Pray for swift resolution, successful surgery and rapid recovery.
NonnieContinue to pray for her Grandson Bennet’s recovery from his surgery!
Paigemom’s Daughter and Son-in-law Eric and Sarah S. “My son in law has been out of work for months. He is a sweet, faith filled, hard worker with many skills and education. He is also struggling with depression and severe self doubt. My daughter works part time. Both are ‘hanging in there’ by faith, but both are weary and wonder if they have been ‘cut off’ from God’s care. Eric and Sarah S.”
Derek Car trouble! Pray for a solution to his wife’s car issues, with the least amount of expense.
Gary He has been let go from one of his jobs, which provided the most finances, and has also found out he has to move. Please pray for a solid job opportunity and something to come quickly for housing. Also, just for some encouragement during this frustrating time.
Scott Praise for all that God has done and prayer during this time of transition.
Michael Needs a job and income. Now.
J2thePerson In the process of filing their disability application online and hoping to have it expedited…if it is not, there is a 5-6 month wait. They have a great case worker, so praying she is able to help them and have this done quickly.
Chile Continue praying for their family member who was given just two years to live.
Ryan Prayers for him as he is dealing with loneliness and a desire for true friendship.
Derek Be praying for his friend Dennis who served two tours with Derek and is possibly PTSD, continued prayers for mercy for this man.
London Continue praying for her eyes.
Sarah’s Nephew-in-Law Blake Serving 9 months in Afghanistan. Pray for safety.
Pastor Saeed FREEDOM
Praying for Dusty. Lord we ask you to heal her foot and give her rest and peace in your love.
The first of the two really important meetings I mentioned above is happening tomorrow evening. Please pray there is a strong turnout.
J2tperson
Yes… Praying there will be a very strong turn out tomorrow and that the voice of the people will ring strong and clear with greatly positive impact and resolve for your community issue
good news, no surgery!! so happy about that. I only have to wear this boot thing for about 6-8 weeks….x-ray again next week to check progress. thank you all who prayed.
Dusty,
I’m glad I was wrong. 🙂
((((hugs big brother))))))
still praying for you and Trey…love you both
Thank you, Dusty…things seem better.
Thank you for the inclusion in this prayer thread….My SIL MIRACULOUSLY ‘found’ a job! Straight up divine provision. He has looked high and low for months to no avail…but a position came ‘out of nowhere’…(totally from God) for him. Praise God. Such a relief!
that is good news, praying things stay that way.
praising God with you for your SIL, Paige….more good news!
Fabulous …
Good news for dusty … No surgery!
and Paige’s SIL landed employment
And so glad to hear things are going better for Michael and Trey
Paigemom,
That’s awesome news.
I desperately need one of those God jobs to come my way as well.
I think it’s the only hope I have…
Believing…
praying for a God job to come your way big brother…..quickly
The turn out for our meeting was pretty good. The room was at least half full, which I would consider to be a good showing for a city council meeting. But, I really want the meeting next Wednesday to be completely packed. I felt the mayor was pretty patronizing, though, and he clearly doesn’t want anything about the policy to change. My impression is that he wants to shut down debate as much as he possibly can.
That’s great you don’t need surgery, Dusty. I hope you heal quickly!