MY DAUGHTER ANDREA WORKED FOR A MAN NAMED DEAN, HIS WIFE SANDY HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THE FAST GROWING CANCER IN HER COLON,SPINE,PANCREAS,AND LIVER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. DEAN ASKED ME AND ANDREA TO HAVE PEOPLE PRAYING, TO PUT HER ON EVERYONE PRAYER LIST AT THEIR CHURCH. DEAN AND SANDY ARE VERY GOOD FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY. PLEASE KEEP HER ON YOUR PRAYER LISTS.
THANKS, GOD BLESS
GAYLE
NOTE:
The above request just came to my attention. Remember our Prayer promise. Matthew 18:19 "And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."
God is faithful and will honor those for whom we pray.
Yours for intercession,
Doris
Community of Intercessors
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
April 22, 2010 Prayer request
A prayer request has been breought to my attention and I want to pass it on. Someone from my writing group is in the Critical care unit of our local hospital. Les is an author and all round great man. He has internal bleeding, and the Doctor is doing everything he can to releave him of his suffering. I understand he has sarosis (not sure of spelling) of the liver.
His wife is concerned about his relationship with God. I am too. While praying for the Lord to give him mercy, also pray for him to realize his need for a savior.
Thanks for being there in intercession.
Thanks - Doris
His wife is concerned about his relationship with God. I am too. While praying for the Lord to give him mercy, also pray for him to realize his need for a savior.
Thanks for being there in intercession.
Thanks - Doris
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Night of Anguish, Morning of Hope!
I am one of the women who watched the horrific crucifixion of the man we called Lord and Savior. I've cried until there are no tears left. My throat is dry; my tongue thirst for water, my headaches, my body is heavy with grieving.
You see I do remember hearing Him say, "That the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again."
But I was not prepared for the pain of seeing Him suffer in agony, crying out for thirst only to be given vinegar.
I knew the high priest and elders was not pleased with all the good He was doing. I just didn't know how far they would go to get rid of Him. Treating Him as a common thief, the lowest of the low, wanting Him to beg for His life.
It is dark now. An unusual darkness; A heavy thick darkness; A darkness I can feel in my flesh. There are a few lights in the city, but for the most part the earth has closed itself up as though grieving for its creator. The same with the skies. There are no stars out, the moon is hidden, in fact, the sun should be going down about now, but there is no more light at the end at the end of this day. Darkness came early.
I'm trying to think positive. I'm trying to visualize seeing Him again as He said. The Sabbath is still three days away, and I don't want to wait. My impatience is unchecked. I need to hear Him one more time; I need to see Him again at Martha's house. I want to sit at His feet and be blessed.
The Sabbath has passed.
"OK" I yell to Mary the Mother of Jesus, and Salome who wait outside my door.
"I have been waiting for you".
We are on our way to the tomb of Jesus to anoint His body. The sun will be up in a little while, and already the darkness is dispelling - giving way to the glorious rays of the sun just below the horizon. There is something different about today.
I've spent time these past few days since the crucifixion thinking about what a mess I was in when I met Jesus. They said He cast seven devils from me. That is probably true. I needed a savior. I was so tormented and troubled. I was grievously afflicted by the evil spirits that indwelled me. People treated me like a crazy woman, throwing rocks at me and wishing me ill. I was an outcast until He came. I learned He had been searching for me. He has loved me from the foundation of the world. I could not understand. It still amazes me that someone who knows me, could love me anyway, with a love so powerful it became a healer of all my infirmities. Oh Thank you Lord Jesus for PEACE that passes understanding that will keep my heart until I see you again.
"The sun is up now", Mary the mother of Jesus is talking. "My spirit is lighter this morning. There is an excitement in me I have not felt in many days. Who will roll the stone away for us. Maybe some of the disciples will also be there."
We see the tomb. The stone has been moved away from the door. My eyes search for the linen cloth that has wrapped His body. We stand in silence, each of us allowing our eyes to gaze at the sight we see. We see a man in long white clothes setting on the stone, which had barred the door of His grave.
"Don't be afraid," he speaks. "I know why you are here. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth and I want you to know He has risen. Look here - see the place where He lay - He is not here."
I hear him but what he says is not registering with me. The surprise of seeing him here in the place where we were looking for Jesus is unnerving. He seems to read my thoughts.
"Don't be afraid. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you."
We hurry from the empty tomb with our spices still in our basket. Mary the mother of Jesus ran ahead. Salome goes in another direction, while I Mary Magdalene, go to find Peter.
"Mary" someone calls my name.
"Yes," I respond.
"Do you know who I am"
"Yes, Lord. I would recognize you anywhere. There is something different about you though. There is a heavenly glow shrouding you. You are a wonderful sight to my eyes. I have missed you so."
"I am here for a little while. I want to see the disciples and encourage them. Will you go tell them you have seen me."
"Gladly Lord. I am willing to do anything you ask. I am your servant."
I really don't think things will ever be back to Normal again. When Jesus is present, excitement prevails. In His presence is peace. In His presence is Joy. In His presence fullness of joy and at His right had there are pleasures forever
The disciples are still mourning and grieving. Oh I can hardly wait to give them a message from Jesus. They probably won't believe me. However, I know what I saw, who I saw, and the message I carry is straight from Him.
"James, John, Peter, I need to talk with you." I stand outside the house waiting for permission to come in. The maid opens the door and inside are the disciples bent in prayer and weeping. They can't understand my jubilance. I'm sure it annoys them.
"Men, I have the most wonderful news. I've just seen Jesus....."
Written by Doris
April 3, 2010
You see I do remember hearing Him say, "That the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again."
But I was not prepared for the pain of seeing Him suffer in agony, crying out for thirst only to be given vinegar.
I knew the high priest and elders was not pleased with all the good He was doing. I just didn't know how far they would go to get rid of Him. Treating Him as a common thief, the lowest of the low, wanting Him to beg for His life.
It is dark now. An unusual darkness; A heavy thick darkness; A darkness I can feel in my flesh. There are a few lights in the city, but for the most part the earth has closed itself up as though grieving for its creator. The same with the skies. There are no stars out, the moon is hidden, in fact, the sun should be going down about now, but there is no more light at the end at the end of this day. Darkness came early.
I'm trying to think positive. I'm trying to visualize seeing Him again as He said. The Sabbath is still three days away, and I don't want to wait. My impatience is unchecked. I need to hear Him one more time; I need to see Him again at Martha's house. I want to sit at His feet and be blessed.
The Sabbath has passed.
"OK" I yell to Mary the Mother of Jesus, and Salome who wait outside my door.
"I have been waiting for you".
We are on our way to the tomb of Jesus to anoint His body. The sun will be up in a little while, and already the darkness is dispelling - giving way to the glorious rays of the sun just below the horizon. There is something different about today.
I've spent time these past few days since the crucifixion thinking about what a mess I was in when I met Jesus. They said He cast seven devils from me. That is probably true. I needed a savior. I was so tormented and troubled. I was grievously afflicted by the evil spirits that indwelled me. People treated me like a crazy woman, throwing rocks at me and wishing me ill. I was an outcast until He came. I learned He had been searching for me. He has loved me from the foundation of the world. I could not understand. It still amazes me that someone who knows me, could love me anyway, with a love so powerful it became a healer of all my infirmities. Oh Thank you Lord Jesus for PEACE that passes understanding that will keep my heart until I see you again.
"The sun is up now", Mary the mother of Jesus is talking. "My spirit is lighter this morning. There is an excitement in me I have not felt in many days. Who will roll the stone away for us. Maybe some of the disciples will also be there."
We see the tomb. The stone has been moved away from the door. My eyes search for the linen cloth that has wrapped His body. We stand in silence, each of us allowing our eyes to gaze at the sight we see. We see a man in long white clothes setting on the stone, which had barred the door of His grave.
"Don't be afraid," he speaks. "I know why you are here. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth and I want you to know He has risen. Look here - see the place where He lay - He is not here."
I hear him but what he says is not registering with me. The surprise of seeing him here in the place where we were looking for Jesus is unnerving. He seems to read my thoughts.
"Don't be afraid. But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you."
We hurry from the empty tomb with our spices still in our basket. Mary the mother of Jesus ran ahead. Salome goes in another direction, while I Mary Magdalene, go to find Peter.
"Mary" someone calls my name.
"Yes," I respond.
"Do you know who I am"
"Yes, Lord. I would recognize you anywhere. There is something different about you though. There is a heavenly glow shrouding you. You are a wonderful sight to my eyes. I have missed you so."
"I am here for a little while. I want to see the disciples and encourage them. Will you go tell them you have seen me."
"Gladly Lord. I am willing to do anything you ask. I am your servant."
I really don't think things will ever be back to Normal again. When Jesus is present, excitement prevails. In His presence is peace. In His presence is Joy. In His presence fullness of joy and at His right had there are pleasures forever
The disciples are still mourning and grieving. Oh I can hardly wait to give them a message from Jesus. They probably won't believe me. However, I know what I saw, who I saw, and the message I carry is straight from Him.
"James, John, Peter, I need to talk with you." I stand outside the house waiting for permission to come in. The maid opens the door and inside are the disciples bent in prayer and weeping. They can't understand my jubilance. I'm sure it annoys them.
"Men, I have the most wonderful news. I've just seen Jesus....."
Written by Doris
April 3, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
March 26, 2010
This request just came in. James 5:15 says, "and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him."
Please pray for Ronnie and Karen Smith. He had a heart/lung bypass surgery in Sept. He has has had a lot of memory loss and the doctors did an MRI on Sat. Ronnie has Hydrocephalus “Water on the Brain”. He will see a surgeon on April 19th for consultation to have a shunt put in his brain. This family has had severa...l major devastating situations happen in the past month. They desperately need all our prayers.See More
"Oh Lord for this family I pray. We could ask as Peter did, 'Lord where else can I go?', but we know our answer is in YOU Lord. It is You that raises the dead to life again. It is YOU Lord that heals a brain that is in danger. It is YOU oh Lord, that releaves the suffering, restores bodies to wholeness again. It is You - the God of all Gods, the Lord in whom we trust."
Your Partner in Prayer
Doris
Please pray for Ronnie and Karen Smith. He had a heart/lung bypass surgery in Sept. He has has had a lot of memory loss and the doctors did an MRI on Sat. Ronnie has Hydrocephalus “Water on the Brain”. He will see a surgeon on April 19th for consultation to have a shunt put in his brain. This family has had severa...l major devastating situations happen in the past month. They desperately need all our prayers.See More
"Oh Lord for this family I pray. We could ask as Peter did, 'Lord where else can I go?', but we know our answer is in YOU Lord. It is You that raises the dead to life again. It is YOU Lord that heals a brain that is in danger. It is YOU oh Lord, that releaves the suffering, restores bodies to wholeness again. It is You - the God of all Gods, the Lord in whom we trust."
Your Partner in Prayer
Doris
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
Dear Prayer Warriors
I posted a request on our Community of Intercessors page the other day. The following is in addition to what I told you then.
We are still in need of calling on God in Elizabeth's behalf. They practically re-made her heart and now a week later she is fighting staph infection which has caused 103 degrees of temperature and inspite of all she has been through, today they will install a pace makert. The Dr. had prepared for one during surgery, so the procedure to put it in now is not as extensive, but dreadfully necessary.
Below is the request as I received it.
Everyone please pray for Elizabeth. Heart surgery last Wed. still in ICU & heavily sedated. Running a fever of 103+. High-dose antibiotics but fever won't break. concerned the infection may have settled around her heart. Planning to insert the pace maker today...fever or not...this is a result of the damage during the... surgery to fix all the other problems. Please pray!!!!!! God is Able!.
Thanks again for praying.
Your partner in Prayer,
Doris
I posted a request on our Community of Intercessors page the other day. The following is in addition to what I told you then.
We are still in need of calling on God in Elizabeth's behalf. They practically re-made her heart and now a week later she is fighting staph infection which has caused 103 degrees of temperature and inspite of all she has been through, today they will install a pace makert. The Dr. had prepared for one during surgery, so the procedure to put it in now is not as extensive, but dreadfully necessary.
Below is the request as I received it.
Everyone please pray for Elizabeth. Heart surgery last Wed. still in ICU & heavily sedated. Running a fever of 103+. High-dose antibiotics but fever won't break. concerned the infection may have settled around her heart. Planning to insert the pace maker today...fever or not...this is a result of the damage during the... surgery to fix all the other problems. Please pray!!!!!! God is Able!.
Thanks again for praying.
Your partner in Prayer,
Doris
Monday, March 8, 2010
Requests for March 8, 2010
Last week, while my computer was on the fritz, a young friend of mine had to have extensive heart surgery. One among many in her life, as her birth and life since has not been the best for Elizabeth. Elizabeth was supposed to be a healthy and happy baby girl 19 years ago at her birth. However it didn't take long for the Doctors to realize she was in trouble.
I am not sure of all the problems then, or even now, however Little Rock Children's Hospital has become her home away from home. Even though the calendar tells us she has celebrated her 19th birthday, we who know Elizabeth think of her as our little girl. And in stature she is. Her growth was stunned because of all her medical problems - so to everyone who meets her will also think of her as a little girl.
Her surgery lasted 17 1/2 hours last Wednesday. The Doctor said it was the longest on his record. As her family including two brothers, one sister-in-law, her mom and dad, grandparents, cousins and aunts along with friends came to wait the day, the room was often somber. No one wanting to think of the intensive procedure that was taking place behind closed doors a few feet away. Hourly reports came and with each report we were still wanting more. For the surgery to be over, Elizabeth well and healthy, and blowing bubbles from a Styrofoam cup into the air, pestering all the little boys; A beloved pastime of hers.
Five days later, she is still in a medical induced coma - or twilight sleep. Being guarded closely in the critical care unit, it became necessary for the surgeon to install a pacemaker to assist in regulating her heart. Her heart rate has slowed down to around 20, she has had to have units of blood (how many, I'm not sure) and she does respond with a head shake when asked a question.
I just learned that while her frail body is trying to recuperate from the surgery, she has come in contact with a staph infection.
This is why you are reading this today in a more lengthy request than usual. It is most important to pray for Elizabeth today, that God have His way. With all the people whose prayer requests line she is on, I know God is hearing those prayers. I believe God will continue to hear the prayers we submit to our Holy God that does all things well. I also believe that if she does not pull through, God had other plans. That is not an "out" in case He doesn't heal her. We can only ask and believe, and the rest is left up to Him. I do know God is able to deliver Elizabeth to her family WHOLE. I do know HE can stop the staph infection before it spreads. Oh Yes, I serve a God who cares. I also know He has the bigger picture that we are not privy to see!
For now howeverfor let us prpay to the God of Mercy
• to stay the hand of death
• bring healing of body, mind and spirit.
• Bring renewed strength to Mona, Elizabeth's mother.
• Guard the heart of both brothers and their father and grant them Peace at this time, and Grace to come boldly before the throne of God to ask His help.
Yours for Intercession,
Doris
I am not sure of all the problems then, or even now, however Little Rock Children's Hospital has become her home away from home. Even though the calendar tells us she has celebrated her 19th birthday, we who know Elizabeth think of her as our little girl. And in stature she is. Her growth was stunned because of all her medical problems - so to everyone who meets her will also think of her as a little girl.
Her surgery lasted 17 1/2 hours last Wednesday. The Doctor said it was the longest on his record. As her family including two brothers, one sister-in-law, her mom and dad, grandparents, cousins and aunts along with friends came to wait the day, the room was often somber. No one wanting to think of the intensive procedure that was taking place behind closed doors a few feet away. Hourly reports came and with each report we were still wanting more. For the surgery to be over, Elizabeth well and healthy, and blowing bubbles from a Styrofoam cup into the air, pestering all the little boys; A beloved pastime of hers.
Five days later, she is still in a medical induced coma - or twilight sleep. Being guarded closely in the critical care unit, it became necessary for the surgeon to install a pacemaker to assist in regulating her heart. Her heart rate has slowed down to around 20, she has had to have units of blood (how many, I'm not sure) and she does respond with a head shake when asked a question.
I just learned that while her frail body is trying to recuperate from the surgery, she has come in contact with a staph infection.
This is why you are reading this today in a more lengthy request than usual. It is most important to pray for Elizabeth today, that God have His way. With all the people whose prayer requests line she is on, I know God is hearing those prayers. I believe God will continue to hear the prayers we submit to our Holy God that does all things well. I also believe that if she does not pull through, God had other plans. That is not an "out" in case He doesn't heal her. We can only ask and believe, and the rest is left up to Him. I do know God is able to deliver Elizabeth to her family WHOLE. I do know HE can stop the staph infection before it spreads. Oh Yes, I serve a God who cares. I also know He has the bigger picture that we are not privy to see!
For now howeverfor let us prpay to the God of Mercy
• to stay the hand of death
• bring healing of body, mind and spirit.
• Bring renewed strength to Mona, Elizabeth's mother.
• Guard the heart of both brothers and their father and grant them Peace at this time, and Grace to come boldly before the throne of God to ask His help.
Yours for Intercession,
Doris
Friday, March 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
God is so much bigger than our need. Even though our circumstances seem to loom bigger than life to the point of overwhelming us, there is someone who will take our hand and lead us to the God that heals, the God who restores, who comforts, who holds us, who walks with us, eradicates our fears and questions, and shows us just how little our circumstance is when we are in His care. Intercessors and friends will take our hand and do just that.
I love that! I wish I did not have to be reminded how important I am to Him, my Father, my Lord and Savior. However in reading the Psalms this morning my spirit heard again His words from Psalms 103:14 "He knows our frame and remembers we are dust".
Most translations read the same. He knows how frail I am. He knows I would soon sink under a heavy load. He knows we are easily broken down by the pressures of trials. He remembers what we are made of - He remembers the dust that first formed man.
Often we don't recognize our frailties. Often we attempt to solve our own problems with the underlying thought of "I got myself into this, it is left up to me to get myself out". NO, NO, a thousand times NO.
He stands ready to take our hand when we try to "walk on water" and fail. He stands ready to brush us off, heal the wounds other have caused, wipe our tears away when we grieve, and give us HIS strength to try again.
God is this and so much more. Trust Him with your needs, your desires and yes your wants.
Your partner in Intercession,
Doris
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