What A Mighty God we Serve!

[burgyeb]

2011

PRAYER REQUESTS/ UPDATES/ PRAISE REPORTS

Youmeus - (1/1) Praying the New Year will be God focused - (1/13) Linda reports focusing on God's grace in her devotions & sharing about it with others

Burgyeb -(1/1) Praying the New Year will be God focused -(1/14) Ava reports focusing on God's Word in her daily devotions & striving to live it.

Luvintage- (1/2) Needs strength to act in wisdom for challenges being faced in her life

Charlene, neighbor of Youmeus - (1/13) Had recent mastectomy, awaiting tx decisions, & is a widow who farms.

Sofiag1964 (Sophia) - (1/17) Praise Report: "my sister is doing well & continue to improve since diagnosed with brain embolism; my niece Taya still improving & doesn't need oxygen tank as much due to the swine flu." Also praising God for blessing her with 6 months of free rent in her first shop.

Sofiag1964 (Sophia)- (1/17) Requesting prayer for her fibromyalgia condition that is putting a strain on her physical strength as she runs her business.

Hopeful2 (Sandy) - (1/17) Requesting continued prayers for her daughter Rene who has been struggling with cardiac problems. Rene is also homebound and is in need of prayers for the prosperity of her business of making & selling jewelry online. Rene's restoration to a state of wholeness in spirit, mind & body is the focus of prayer. [Jeremiah 33:3]

Youmeus - (1/23) Is requesting prayers due to a very difficult week for her & her loved one's. Oh's Uncle was admitted to a facility due to Alzheimers. Neighbor with cancer awaiting source & treatment information. Her brother had surgery on Thursday for removal of a portion of his colon. ADIL's father had an aneurism, & it reportedly looks bad.

Youmeus (Linda) had a doctor's appointment & was scheduled for a total hip replacement on Feb. 14th. Prayers for God's peace & strength needed to help Linda and her loved ones meet these difficult challenges. (3/8/2011) Linda reports on continuing to feel better since her successful hip surgery on Valentine's Day (2/14/11).

Update (1/27) Youmeus reported family of DIL made decision to take father off life support on 1/26/11 and he passed away 3 hours later. Continue to pray for the families peace and strength. Also neighbor, Frank will be starting a treatment plan for esophageal cancer. Continue prayers for him that the treatment plan will be effective and that he will be able to tolerate the treatments.

Youmeus - (1/30) Linda is thankful to God for providing traveling mercies for their family who attended DIL's father's funeral. She shared testimony of her DIL (Joy) concerning her father's passing (see 1/27 update above & post # 1076).

Youmeus - (3/8) Linda is thankful for the many prayers received for her hip surgery on 2/14/11; she is in self-directed rehab & recovering nicely. PTL! (4/10/11) Linda continues to receive good reports from her doctor on her hip surgery success. Praise The LORD!

Gramma1111 - (4/8) Pray for Jackie as she is dealing with illness in her family. Pray for Jackie's strength and family peace.

Rene' (Hopeful2's Daughter) - (4/8) Sandy has requested continued prayers for her daughter Rene' who has chronic cardiac problems. Please continue to stand on Jeremiah 33:3 for a wholeperson healing from the LORD. Nothing is too hard for God! PTL! (see 1/17/11 request above).

United States of America - (5/23/11) LORD we lift our Nation to you and ask that you would restore this Nation once again to be One Nation Under God Indivisible With Liberty and Justice For All. Let your blessing roll down like the waters. Still the ravages of natural disasters that are destroying our beautiful Nation. Bless our leaders at every level, make them mindful of your sovereignity and power, and obedient to your laws and commands. LORD heal our land and it's people. Thank you LORD for being a God who hears and answers prayer. Amen.

(UPDATE 10/2/11 As Requested by Poppa501) Continued fervent prayers going up for the great Nation of the United States of America. May she be restored to her rightful place as "One Nation Under God." Strenghthen our Nation spiritually, morally, socially, economically, and in all ways make us whole. Bless our leadership, make them mindful of your requirements LORD; give them the wisdom and understanding they need to justly govern this great Nation. Amen.

Will and Family in Joplin Missouri - (5/24/11) LORD we lift up Will & his family to you and ask that his location & status be determined; give Will's family peace during this devastating tragedy. LORD continue to minister to the needs of all the tornado devastated communities in Joplin Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Kansas, and other mid-western and central USA states. Continue to restore the devastated Southern States from tornado damage. LORD please heal our land. Thank you LORD for being a God who hears and answers prayer. Amen.

HerMajesty - (7/17/11) - Prayer request renewed for Nancy (cousin of HerMajesty) for a miraculous intervention from God, as she receives radiation therapy to her back for her lung cancer (non-smoker). LORD please touch Nancy and give her relief from her pain. Make the radiation therapy effective in destroying the cancer cells, and sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Bless Nancy and her young family with your peace. Thank you LORD for being with Nancy and her family during her 1&1/2 years of treatment. Thank you for being a God who cares about our troubles and pain. Amen.

Burgyeb - (7/22/11) - Prayers for Oslo, Norway terrorist attacks on the political center and the youth camp. Prayers for family & friends of the youth who were killed, injured, or terrorized by the attacks. Prayer that the responsible party(s) be captured & brought to justice. (Within Days of Attack) Perpetrator turned himself in to the law; processed for trial. (8/28/11) Continued prayers needed for all those affected by the trauma inflicted on the Nation of Norway.

Burgyeb - (8/8/11) - Prayers for the Nation of England for the mass rioting & unrest among the youth and the damage caused to many properties and businesses. (8/28/11) Continued prayers for all citizens of England who were negatively impacted by the rioting. Praying that the Nation will be strengthened as they go about pulling their Nation together again.

Burgyeb - (8/26/11) - Prayers for the East Coast of the United States of America that Hurricaine Irene be weakened as it travels up the East Coast.

(Quote From Post 1190 on 8/27/11 - PRAISE)
Thank you LORD for weakening the storm to a category 1 as it reached North Carolina. I pray that you would continue to weaken this storm as it travels up the East Coast. Protect the communities impacted by this storm. Shield lower Manhattan and NYC from storm damage. Protect the infra-structure of the City. Minimize personal injury and any loss of life related to this storm. I ask these things in the matchless Name of Jesus Christ. Thank you LORD for being a God who hears and answers prayers. Amen

(Quote From Post 1192 on 8/28/11 - PRAISE)
Thank you LORD for being a God who hears and answers prayers. Thank you that the storm was significantly weakened as it entered New York. Thank you for it's down-grading. Thank you for limiting the loss of human lives to 10 people across the entire East Coast. Please be with those families who lost loved one; 4 in North Carolina, 3 in Virginia, 1 in Florida, 1 in New Jersey, and 1 (?). Help those who have sufferred property damage and loss of power. Thank you LORD for your continual presence, protection, provision, and goodness. Amen.

(UPDATE 8/28/11) Total of 14 lives reported lost. Pray for all families & friends affected by the loss of loved ones.
(UPDATE 8/29/11) Total of 35 lives reported lost in ten States. Connecticut (2), Florida (2), Maryland (1), Massachusetts (1), New Jersey (6), New York (6), North Carolina (6), Pennsylvania (5), Vermont (2), & Virginia (4)
(UPDATE 8/30/11) Total of 41 lives reported lost in 12 States. Please continue to pray for all impacted by storm



Dardonboi- (11/15/11) Dardonboi is requesting prayers for the LORD's strength and guidance in the new position as Coordinator for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Program in Boise, Idaho. She and her husband will be serving in the capacity of Coordinators, so both will need our prayers. This is a six week assignment, that begins 11/17/11. May the LORD also bless the Salvation Army as an organization in Boise, throughout the USA, and worldwide.

Burgyeb- (11/17/11) Prayers for the South Eastern Corridor of the USA needed for individuals and families impacted by at least 19 tornados. Please pray for their recovery efforts, that there will be limited loss of life, and that power will be restored as soon as possible.

FOR EARLIER UPDATE HISTORY SEE POST #760 & POST #982 (LAST 2010 LIST UPDATE)
SEE POST # 1039 FOR THREAD 2010 SUMMARY REPORT & POST #1043 FOR 1st PRAYER LIST 2011

[dardonboi]

Wanted to report that we so far have been way ahead of last years figures. Praise the LORD!

Everything is running smoothly so far. Our first really big day(black Friday) is coming. It will be the biggest test of all. The Lord gives but the wheels do need to be greased. Pray that we will handle all the gllitches that will come up the way He wants us to. We go from 27 locations to 52. That is twice as many people and twice as many locations. And all this on the busiest shopping day of the year. Since we are not spring checkens anymore please pray for strength.

[burgyeb]

Thank God for your praise report. Glad to hear that things have been going well so far. Prayers will continue as you prepare for your additional launch on Black Friday. May the LORD bless you and your husband with strength and peace, to get the job done. May the financial report be blessed to over flowing; that needed services can be increased to the community of Boise and beyond.

[HerMajesty]

The Salvation Army has done such wonderful work for many many years! I hope people will take the opportunity to support them generously.

[RatDog]

(Author Unknown)

BLESSED are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate and
considerate, long after the wedding bells have ceased ringing.

BLESSED are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one
another as they are to their friends.

BLESSED are they who have a sense of humor, for this attribute will be
a handy shock absorber.

BLESSED are they who love their mates more than any other person in the
world and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vows of lifetime of
fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.

BLESSED are they who attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of
the Lord.

BLESSED are they who remember to thank God for their food before they
partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of
the Bible and for prayer.

BLESSED are those mates who never speak loudly to one another and who
make their home a place where "seldom is heard a discouraging word".

BLESSED are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the worship
service of the church and who work together in the church for the
advancement of Christ's Kingdom.

BLESSED are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and
their home to Christ and who practice the teachings of Christ in the
home by being unselfish, loyal, and loving.

[burgyeb]

The Salvation Army has done such wonderful work for many many years! I hope people will take the opportunity to support them generously.

Yes, both of my children worked closely with the local Salvation Army. My son worked in their Red Kettle Program for a few years. When I directed an HIV/AIDS organization in the past, the Salvation Army leadership supported our community efforts with resources and presence.

I was speaking with one of the leaders on Thanksgiving, and one of their most active and strongest leaders had passed away. She was a very special lady, strong yet gentle and humble. She appeared to be the backbone of every program going at the local facility. Could not help but feeling she has to be with the LORD right now.

The Salvation Army has some of the finest leadership that I have seen in any organization, christian or secular.

[burgyeb]

The Sermon on the Mount, the Inaugural address of Jesus the Christ, Son of the Living God. Opens with the beatitudes or declarations of blessedness. (Matthew 5:1 ---7:29) (Luke 6:20-23)

[sofiag1964]

hi all... I'm catching up to the posts.. it will take me a couple of days but I'll get there. I thank God for you all. It's wonderful to come in hear and feel the presence of the Lord on this thread.
spk soon,
love sof

[sofiag1964]

I love it!!! thank you for sharing this.

(Author Unknown)

BLESSED are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate and
considerate, long after the wedding bells have ceased ringing.

BLESSED are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one
another as they are to their friends.

BLESSED are they who have a sense of humor, for this attribute will be
a handy shock absorber.

BLESSED are they who love their mates more than any other person in the
world and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vows of lifetime of
fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.

BLESSED are they who attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of
the Lord.

BLESSED are they who remember to thank God for their food before they
partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of
the Bible and for prayer.

BLESSED are those mates who never speak loudly to one another and who
make their home a place where "seldom is heard a discouraging word".

BLESSED are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the worship
service of the church and who work together in the church for the
advancement of Christ's Kingdom.

BLESSED are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and
their home to Christ and who practice the teachings of Christ in the
home by being unselfish, loyal, and loving.

[RatDog]

I love it!!! thank you for sharing this.

Your Very Welcome !

Found another one I thought was worth sharing :

story of a preacher

A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg , TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor leaned over and whispered to his wife, 'I hope he doesn't come over here.' But sure enough, the man did come over to their table.

'Where are you folks from?' he asked in a friendly voice.
' Oklahoma ,' they answered.
'Great to have you here in Tennessee ,' the stranger said.. 'What do you do for a living?'
'I teach at a seminary,' he replied.

'Oh, so you teach preachers how to preach, do you? Well, I've got a really great story for you.' And with that, the gentleman pulled up a chair and sat down at the table with the couple.

The professor groaned and thought to himself, 'Great .. Just what I need ....another preacher story!'

The man started, 'See that mountain over there? (pointing out the restaurant window). Not far from the base of that mountain, there was a boy born to an unwed mother. He had a hard time growing up, because every place he went, he was always asked the same question, 'Hey boy, Who's your daddy?' Whether he was at school, in the grocery store or drug store, people would ask the same question, 'Who's your daddy?'

He would hide at recess and lunch time from other students. He would avoid going in to stores because that question hurt him so bad. 'When he was about 12 years old, a new preacher came to his church.

He would always go in late and slip out early to avoid hearing the question, 'Who's your daddy?'
But one day, the new preacher said the benediction so fast that he got caught and had to walk out with the crowd.

Just about the time he got to the back door, the new preacher, not knowing anything about him, put his hand on his shoulder and asked him, 'Son, who's your daddy?'

The whole church got deathly quiet. He could feel every eye in the church looking at him Now everyone would finally know the answer to the question, 'Who's your daddy?'

'This new preacher, though, sensed the situation around him and using discernment that only the Holy Spirit could give, said the following to that scared little boy.. 'Wait a minute! I know who you are! I see the family resemblance now, You are a child of God.'
With that he patted the boy on his shoulder and said, 'Boy, you've got a great inheritance. Go and claim it.'

'With that, the boy smiled for the first time in a long time and walked out the door a changed person. He was never the same again. Whenever anybody asked him, 'Who's your Daddy?' he'd just tell them , 'I'm a Child of God..''

The distinguished gentleman got up from the table and said, 'Isn't that a great story?'
The professor responded that it really was a great story!

As the man turned to leave, he said, 'You know, if that new preacher hadn't told me that I was one ofGod's children, I probably never would have amounted to anything!' And he walked away..

The seminary professor and his wife were stunned. He called the waitress over & asked her, 'Do you know who that man was -- the one who just left that was sitting at our table?'

The waitress grinned and said, 'Of course. Everybody here knows him. That's Ben Hooper. He's governor of Tennessee !'

Someone in your life today needs a reminder that they're one of God's children!

'The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of God stands forever.' ~~Isaiah