PRAYER LIST 27
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September 1995
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise Him" (Psalm 28:7).
Copyrighted September, 1995, The Family, Zurich, Switzerland
For 14 years and up. Although JETTs are not permitted to read the Prayer Lists on their own, you parents and teachers may read it with them during Word time, or share prayer requests with them when having prayer vigil. Selected prayer requests, answers to prayer and testimonies of answered prayer may be read to younger age groups as well, at your discretion. Please be prayerful and use wisdom in what you share with JETTs or children. Be sure to present prayer requests in a positive spirit, explain things and answer any questions they may have.
Dearest Family,
God bless you! We love you! Thank you so much for continuing to desperately pray for the many requests from our worldwide Family. This is not only such a great comfort for each person whose request is prayed for, but as we unite together in prayer for these requests the Lord is doing many miracles of healing and winning tremendous victories! As Dad said, "Desperate prayer that is full of faith is the most powerful weapon we have, and can radically alter any situation or heart" (MOP 97:83). So please keep wielding this very powerful weapon of prayer which He has entrusted into our frail hands, and through this He will keep healing, blessing and winning! Praise the Lord!
Mama asked that this song be included in this edition of the Prayer List, as she felt it might be a real encouragement and help to you, our precious Family. Its called "You Heal Me," and is sung to the same tune as the hymn "He Leadeth Me":
YOU HEAL ME
Verse 1
You heal me, Lord, O blessed truth,
Your mighty Word renews my youth;
By Your Own powr from sickness free,
O precious Lord, You heal me.
Chorus
You heal me, You heal me,
By Your Own Word You heal me.
Your faithful witness I will be,
For by Your Word You heal me.
Verse 2
Sometimes through testing times I go,
Dark seems the way, and full of woe;
But in the furnace though I be,
O great Physician, You heal me.
Verse 3
Ill live for You, 'til all have heard
The mighty power of Your Word.
Its still the same, the blind now see,
And demons at Your presence flee.
Verse 4
For You, Lord, reign within my heart;
Your Love I cherish and to all impart.
All praise be Yours eternally,
For You, my Savior, heal me.
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Notes:
1. When the abbreviation "TS" is used in this or any Prayer List, it refers to our dear TRF Supporters and not Teen Shepherds.
2. Please use this list with PL 25, the latest long-term list. Thank you!
ANSWERED PRAYERS
(Some of the answered prayers listed below were not mentioned as prayer requests in past Prayer Lists, but were prayed for locally. We include them here for your encouragement, and to glorify the Lord for His marvelous faithfulness in answering prayer!)
Mama, Peter and WS Units:
1. Mama (PL 24:45): Healed of vaginal and uterine cysts!
2. Peter (PL 26:40): Pain in neck, resulting in headaches, has been completely healed. Very infrequent now, thank the Lord!
3. Mamas staff (PL 26:41): The long-standing back problem of one staff member has improved remarkably since you, our dear Family, have prayed; the migraine headaches of another are less severe, although they still occur at least once a month.
Court Cases:
4. The Melbourne court case has been officially closed (PL 21:108): Now that the Family has completed the socialization requirements agreed to in the mediation, the court case has been officially closed. All Family members who were involved in the case are free from all legal obligations pertaining to it.
Europe and Africa:
5. Cherish (of Miguel) (PL 26:199): Problem-free delivery of healthy baby boy after previous intense premature labor miraculously subsided.
6. Maria (of Sammy) (TS) (PL 24:195): Healed from high blood pressure.
7. Maria (of Dust) (TS) (PL 24:182): Healed from excessive bleeding during periods and anemia.
8. Clare (of John PI and Mary Mom) (PL 7:100): Eyesight miraculously improving, no longer even necessary to wear glasses at all times.
Pacific:
9. Trust: Pregnant, first time in almost 13 years.
10. Jeffrey (17, of Thad and Cherish): Healed of hearing problem in one ear.
11. Aaron (8, of Eli and Tirzah): Healed of ear infection.
12. Mark (of Mary) (PL 24:200): Able to walk better, though still fighting multiple sclerosis. (See testimony on page 16.)
13. Pearl : Healed from painful infected cyst in her breast.
14. Heidi (of Peter) (PL 24:40): LNF: We just received word that Heidi has graduated and is now Home in Heaven! PTL! We will be sending you more details on her graduation in an upcoming pub, D.V., but wanted to share this good news with you. Thank you so much for keeping Peter and their children in your prayers at this time, asking the Lord to bless, encourage, comfort and strengthen each of them.
Asia:
15. Samaria: Healed of very irregular periods and a chronic abscess.
16. Liz Grey (69), (PL 24:38): Liz graduated and is now Home in Heaven! Praise the Lord! (See testimony on page 14.)
North America:
17. Austin accident (ML #3003): All of those who were hospitalized as a result of the accident have been discharged and are now in Family Homes, where the Lord has raised up brethren to help them with loving care and rehabilitation exercises! The doctors were able to set Jesses broken leg and he is now doing special exercises so that he can regain use of his left leg, arm and hand.
The Lord anointed those talking with the media in Austin and a tremendous witness was noised abroad, with almost 100% of the articles and radio and television broadcasts being positive! Some local Christians who helped to house some of the Family members later confided that this was the first time they had ever seen the local media say anything positive about the Lord!
John Marks wife in Canada had a problem-free delivery of their baby. When John Mark wasnt able to be present because he had to remain in Texas to help with Jesse, another Family couple assisted wonderfully.
18. Christina Kinder (PL 24:144): Healed of insomnia.
19. Pearl (of John Paul and Vine) (PL 26:111): Leg is healing well after operation.
20. Chris (of Celeste): Severe pains in back and neck healed.
21. Marie Christine (baby, of Sam and Florence): Thrush and stubborn fungal rash healed.
22. Jonathan (3, of Peter and Pearl) (PL 24:128): Swollen testicle healed.
23. Sara (YA) (PL 26:123): Completely healed and walking around, able to do everything for herself. (See testimony on page 15.)
24. Love (of Victor) (PL 24:141): Chronic pains in her legs healed.
25. Renee (PL 22:178): Healthy pregnancy and safe delivery despite diabetes. (See testimony on page 15.)
26. Michael (11, of Josh and Hope Fighter) (PL 14:175): Increasingly better eyesight. First, the Lord healed the color blindness in his right eye, so he sees color again, and then both eyes have been drastically corrected by lenses.
27. Kristen Lovesong (TS): Back and neck problems greatly relieved.
28. Sammy (6, of Peter and Topaz) (PL 26:110): Broken leg bone properly realigned.
29. Ruth (19) (PL 24:139): Less frequent headaches.
30. Zac and Hope: Court granted them custody of two children from a previous marriage.
South America:
31. Joannas children (PL 26:154): Portuguese Barz, the TS father, was able to get permission to have the two oldest children for a six-month period after Joannas graduation.
32. Safe return of the kidnapped daughter of a friend of the Media Home in Brazil.
33. Joao and Pandita (PL 26:143): Recovery from car accident going well. Panditas thighbone is in place, her ribs are healed and the pain has subsided quite a bit. Joao had the stitches removed from his face and there were no scars.
34. Rebecca: Healed of intense pain in her lower back.
35. Mariana (of Pedro and Maria WW): Healed from rheumatic fever and severe pains in legs.
36. Kalita (of Obadias) (PL 26:33): She has been feeling much stronger, experiencing hardly any pain, and has gained back 10 of the 17 kilos she lost.
37. Pablo del Campo (of Kerenina) (PL 23:104): Our dear brother Pablo, after battling with melanoma (skin cancer) for several years, went to be with the Lord on the evening of June 11th. The Lord had said in prophecy that at the end Pablo would not suffer pain, and He took him Home just as He had promised, peacefully in his sleep. God bless Pablo, who gave many years of his life in the Lords service, faithfully helping to translate the Wonder Working Words into Spanish and winning many of his fellow Latins to Jesus. He will be remembered for his great love for Dad and the Words and for his musical talents, happy loving spirit and the affection he showed to others!
We love you, dear Kerenina and children, and we know that the Lord will comfort and encourage you, draw nigh to you and make His loving Presence more real in your life than ever before. Though we know being separated from your dear mate and father is difficult, we can all rejoice that Pablo is now free from the sickness that caused him such distress and is able to be with Grandpa and help you and all of His children from the Spirit World! "Thank You for Thy Spirit, for all Thy ministering spirits, all Thy angels and all our fellow laborers and fellow servants, Lord, who are in the Spirit World helping us. We thank You, Jesus, for every ministering spirit. Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus for Thy mercy to us" (ML#606:8).
O, wonderful story of deathless Love;
Each child is dear to that Heart Above;
He fights for me when I cannot fight;
He comforts me in the gloom of night;
He lifts the burden, for He is strong;
He stills the sigh and awakes the song;
The sorrow that bowed me down He bears
And loves and holds me because He cares.
Let all who are sad take heart again,
We are not alone in our hours of pain;
Our Father stoops from His throne Above
To soothe and quiet us with His Love.
He leaves us not when the storm is high,
And we have safety, for He is nigh.
Susan Coolidge (GT, Comfort: 802.)
PRAYER REQUESTS
CRITICAL OR LIFE-AND-DEATH SITUATIONS:
38. Kalita (of Obadias), South America (see answered prayer #35.): Toxoplasmosis (a disease characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes and lesions and that combined with pregnancy complications caused internal stress and partial collapse of vital organs. For complete recuperation and continued weight gain; against dizziness. (Note: In Prayer List #26 it was reported that Kalita had cancer. This was a misunderstanding, as although she is critically ill, she does not have cancer.)
39. Thai Abe, Asia (PL 24:39): That he can get more nourishment, as he has had difficulty eating. That the Lord will deliver him from this large brain tumor in the way He knows best.
40. Faith (of Philip), Asia (PL 24:42): Breast cancer. Continued strength, against pain and numbness in right arm.
41. Swiss Phoebe, Europe (PL 24:41): Continued fight against Hodgkins Disease. Since August 1994, she stopped taking any kind of medical treatments, which hadnt been helping her, and were also extremely hard to go through. Please pray for a miracle healing, the removal of any cancerous cells, for stamina and resistance against infections, weight gain, and for her knee (she is using crutches because of broken cartilage). Also for the legal situation of her three-year-old daughter, Jessica, as well as for Phoebes parents happiness and their growing closer to Jesus.
42. James (LINer): AIDS. For encouragement and faith.
MAMA, PETER AND WS UNITS
43. Peter: For wise spiritual and physical handling of heart condition and high blood pressure. The Lord said, "Have I not said that the heart of the king is in the hands of the Lord, and as the rivers of water He turneth it whithersoever He will? And so is your heart, My son, in My hand. Fret not, fear not, for I will protect you and I will keep you, for I hold your heart in My hand.... I have given you this affliction that you may be aware of your frailties and of your weaknesses, and that you will not operate in your own flesh, in your own strength, that you will not push too hard or go too long or do too much. But I will not allow you to be taken, for your time is not now, for I have chosen you and ordained you for the task which is ahead and I will keep you until the day appointed. When you have pain, know that it is time to stop and relax, to seek Me.... Fear not, be not afraid, for your heart is in My hands."
44. Mamas staff (see answered prayer #3): The staff member with the migraines is learning wonderful lessons on the strength of weakness. Please pray that she will learn all the Lord has for her through this affliction. Another staff member has very severe constantly shooting back pains and can hardly move.
45. The team from the Folks Home visiting the Homes in Russia: For their protection, health, security, belongings, etc. For them to be an inspiration and help to the Family members and Homes, as well as loving representatives of the queen and kings love for our precious Family members.
46. S. (17): Persistent warts that keep multiplying and growing.
(See also the prayer requests for Mama and Peter in PL 25.)
WORLDWIDE
47. VSs: For the Lord to have His perfect will in placing the burdens on the hearts of those He feels are most qualified to carry out this responsibility, as well as able to make the needed sacrifices.
48. Fruitful witnessing: That the Lord will help our worldwide Family to meet many precious sheep whom they will be able to follow up on and ground in His Word.
49. Allergy sufferers: Relief during hayfever season.
50. The supply of necessary visas, funds and other needs for the many missionaries who are following His call to Russia and Eastern Europe.
51. For brethren who are pioneering or moving and still looking for a new Home (especially any who find themselves with System relatives): That the Lord will lead, guide and help them to keep holding onto the vision, and keep them physically and spiritually strong, and supply financially.
52. For our Family drivers, especially the young and inexperienced ones, to be prayerful and careful with the precious lives in their care.
53. LIMs, Lit-Pics and Local Production Studios: Anointing, translations, training of new staff, any necessary reorganization, good health and safety. Prayerfulness when working with equipment, new ideas, unity.
54. Continued wisdom in ministering to members of other religious groups.
Court Cases
55. England:
* For the judge to be open to the leading of the Lords Spirit; for good communication and a mutual trusting relationship with the judge.
* Strength for Pearl, Sammy, and the BI Legal team.
* For our lawyers strength and anointing.
* Against negative media attention and for positive coverage.
56. France: For the positive and speedy closure of the criminal case in France. Also for the Lords leading on officially closing the civil case.
57. Argentina:
* For the Lords anointing on the legal team and lawyers. That the good news of the Supreme Court ruling will be published by as many newspapers as possible, resulting in a powerful witness and a positive effect on the general public in Argentina and worldwide.
* For the necessary preparation for the case in the provincial court. That the Lord will have His way with the judge chosen to handle the provincial case, for someone who will be fair, just, honest and easy to work with, and will close the case quickly.
* Continued progress in our lawsuits against false witnesses and improper psychological tests during the Argentina persecutions.
* That there will be no negative repercussions of a search done in the home of some Outside Members in Argentina, and that it will not cause them or the Family any difficulties. For the complete closing of an old case against the Family that is still open in that same city.
EUROPE AND AFRICA
58. Wisdom and anointing for our Russian media team in refuting the anti-cult climate that has been aggravated by the Aum affair.
59. That the presentation of the latest amendments to the law on religious freedom in Russia before the Russian Parliament will be delayed, enabling the Family to continue peaceful "harvesting" in Russia.
60. Miracles and open doors for visas and invitations to the Ukraine for the many needed laborers.
61. For a Ukranian academic that wants to set up an unbiased NRM information center.
62. Against the problems between the governments in Moscow and Chechnya: That the Lord will intervene and help the right parties to humble themselves and submit, or at least to keep things at bay so that violence doesnt erupt and disrupt our work, especially with such an influx of Family members in Russia.
63. Against the spread of recent epidemic outbreaks of diphtheria, cholera and other diseases in Russia and the former republics.
64. Sufficient supply of drinking water for the Homes in Romania, where water supplies are presently polluted.
65. Reconciliation with the parents of a Romanian live-out disciple, and against any attempts to stir up the authorities against the Family.
66. Wisdom in building a friendly relationship with different professionals in the BI, and that the Lord can raise them up as helpers for the Family.
67. For two upcoming TV programs in Poland: A panel discussion which will include Family members and academics, and a second program featuring one of the Homes.
68. The finalization of a book a Polish academic is writing about the Family. For the complete healing of the authors shoulder.
69. Against a possible law in Poland that would make it illegal to witness to anybody under 18.
70. Continued wisdom for the team in Albania, where 70 percent of the population is Muslim. That the house arrest the Home has been put under will be completely lifted; that theyll be able to sort out their visa situations and continue the fruitful work there.
71. For written permission from the Spanish Ministry of Education affirming that the Family can home school their children. That the Spanish government will pass the needed legislation on home schooling, and for the people formulating this law to be very open-minded.
72. Good relations with a respected academic in the Benelux area.
73. Better shepherding of catacombers in Belorussia and a good solution to 10:36 problems. Against problems that would hinder any teams going there.
74. African Homes: Safety and security for all teams; peace and political stability in their respective countries, and in particular, economic stability. For good health and against any diseases; for wisdom and supply of needs, finances, and good communication lines. That the Lord will make clear His goals for the teams in each country, and give great unity and a strong bond of love between the brethren so they can effectively and lovingly reach these needy people.
75. The Lords guidance in whether a team should go to a certain African country and help with an orphanage at the request of a long-time friend.
76. Safety of Family in Slovenia, and that fighting in Croatia will not spill over into Slovenia.
77. Against the rising AC forces and ACM movement in France. (The general media and legal climate in France is very ACM oriented.)
78. Mary Mom: Physical strength.
79. Debbie (16, of Jude and Eden) (PL 26:194): Continued healing and to regain full strength after operation.
80. Neshe (YA) (PL 26:206): Asthma. To sleep well at night and regain a good appetite. For the Lord to provide a Home for her in a better climate.
81. Russel (6 months, of YA Jessica) (PL 26:195): Blind in one eye. For accurate prognosis, and the Lords miraculous healing, if possible, without surgery.
82. Jemima (of Zac): Problems with breathing, heart pains.
83. Faith (of Mark): Painful periods. For strength and complete recovery from fallopian tube pregnancy.
84. Vincent (2, of Joseph and Heaven): Painful hernia which causes swelling. For complete healing and that an operation will not be necessary.
85. Spring: Arthritis. Healing of stiffness and pain in arms.
86. Marianne (of John) and Lily: Migraine headaches.
87. David F.: Chronic headaches and recurring sinus infections.
88. Judy: Hormone imbalance.
89. Vicky (of Chris): She has had four (early stage) miscarriages; for strengthening of womb.
90. Maria (YA): Anemia; for general strength.
91. Julia (15): Eczema.
92. Sammy (13): Asthma.
93. Phillip: Ulcers.
94. Ben Newsman (PL 26:207): Permanent healing from painful hemorrhoids.
95. Charlene (of Matthew and Marie) and Paco (14, of Dave and Heidi): Recurring headaches.
96. Michael (of Rose): Hay fever; necessary weight loss for health reasons.
97. Lily Gypsy: Scoliosis (curvature of the spine in several places).
98. Lara Dorothy (2, of Gideon and Lamb): Downs Syndrome; for good progress in her development, especially that she will learn to walk and speak properly.
99. Sylvia: Infection in womb. Heart pains.
100. Abi (PL 24:173): Against anemia and no further recurrence of cancer in her womb; to regain full strength.
101. Servant: Slipped disc.
102. Joan: Insomnia and effects of menopause.
103. Peter (of Hannah): Pain in legs which makes walking difficult.
104. Faithy: Epilepsy.
105. Claire H.: Painful internal infection since birth of baby.
106. Eve (16): Underactive thyroid, heart murmur.
107. Jonathan: Restoration of sight in one eye and recovery after a delicate operation.
108. Hanna (15, of Michael and Praise) (TS): Severe recurring headaches.
109. Maria (11, of Michael and Praise) (TS): Asthmatic allergy which causes extremely dry skin.
110. Arthur (1, of Joan) (TS): Against cramps that he has had since he was a newborn.
111. Rejoice (of Willing) (TS): Pain in left side.
112. Joe (7, of Matthew and Gina) (TS): Sinus and tonsil problems.
113. Andrew (14, of Jeduthun and Joan) (TS): Asthma.
114. Samuel (7, of Stephen and Joy) (TS): Rash or infection around his mouth and on his face.
115. Michael (of Lisa) (TS) (PL 24:188): Multiple sclerosis, which makes it increasingly difficult for him to move around.
116. Luis (TS): Stomach problems, weak bones.
117. Angelika (16) (TS): Cyst in her kidneys.
118. John (of Rose) (TS): Sprained foot.
119. Maria (12, of Abner and Rosie) (TS): For a miraculous stop to the abnormal growth of her lymphatic vessels which causes her face to be deformed. For strength and courage to go through another operation, as well as a real closeness to the Lord.
120. Casandra (9 months, of Esther) (TS): Food allergies.
121. Gabriel (TS): Psoriasis (skin disease).
PACIFIC
122. Kobe relief efforts (PL 24:198): Safety while helping to move things out of damaged houses. For the team to continue meeting sheepy people and showing them Jesus. For fruitful follow-up with those met thus far.
123. For the Lords leading and guidance in following up on those met through International Midwives Day in Kobe, among whom are Christian midwives.
124. Against a governmental national health insurance program in one Pacific country where we have Homes: That it will not become law, as that would cause heavy financial burdens for the Homes.
125. French Phoebe: Anointing, inspiration, and wisdom as she writes her life story. Also for the Lords preparation, leading and choice of a publisher who will believe in our message and will be willing to really promote the book.
126. For economical and good quality equipment for the setting up of the PAL video mastering operation.
127. Desiree (3 months, of Chris and Lena) (PL 26:69): Continued stability of blood sugar and healing of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and any side effects.
128. Mercy (PL 26:70): Eye problems.
129. Sophie (11, of Tito and Christina): Pseudomyopia (eye condition that cant be corrected with glasses). For relaxation of eye muscles and accurate focusing.
130. Mark (of Mary) (PL 26:67): Multiple sclerosis. (See testimony on pg.16.)
131. Joyanne (6, of Dove) (PL 26:72): Drooping eyelid on left eye.
132. Honey (of Gabe): Recurring stomach pains, possibly caused by a chronic pelvic inflammation.
133. Dustin (17 months, of Mike and Joanne): Persistent rash on his chest and neck.
134. Praise (of John): Safe and easy delivery.
135. Mary Vessel (of Matthew): Recurring lower back pains.
136. Jonathan (YA): Continual aching and sore eyes.
137. Jewel (of Aaron): Hemorrhoids.
138. Sara, Naomi, Joan, Joan (of Richard), Mercy (of Abe) and Marianne: Healthy pregnancies. Against varicose veins, which makes standing and walking difficult.
139. Sunny : Painful back and feet.
140. Nina (15, of Jay and Theresa) (PL 24:202): For her curved spine to miraculously straighten so that she will not have to undergo surgery nor suffer any other related health problems.
141. Daniel (MC, of Claire), Angelita (JETT, of Tommy and Faithy), Nozomi (JETT, of Emmanuel and Olivia) and Yuki (OC, of Emmanuel and Olivia): Asthma, against any fears.
142. Heidi (MC, of Claire), Philly (18 months, of James/Vicky), Maria (Teen) and Leika (11, of Sunny): Eczema.
143. Danny (Teen): Recurring migraine headaches.
144. Francis: Continued strengthening of back muscles and recovery of damaged nerves.
145. Krystiana (14, of Tommy and Promise): For hole in eardrum to close and against any more infections.
146. Promise: Thyroid and stomach problem. For needed weight gain.
147. Isamu: Ear infection.
148. Gene (13, of Praise): Complete healing of tongue affliction that has been bothering him for over 5 years.
149. Johane: For general health to improve; against digestion problems.
150. Jonathan: Numbness in hands and arms.
151. Mimi and Angel (of Josh and Genny): Skin afflictions.
152. Peter (of Claire): Foot and leg pain; for better general health.
153. Lena (of Chris): Heart pains and breathing difficulties; better health and strength.
154. Gideon (of Joan): Complete recovery after heart pains, healing of both knees.
155. John Tender (formerly Peter C.): Injured back.
156. Emilie (6, of David and Libertie): Born with a hearing deficiency in her right ear; for full hearing abilities.
157. Eli (of Tirzah): Lump in throat.
158. Noah (17, of Tabitha): Severed nerve in hand, which doctors are recommending surgery to correct; for wisdom in deciding what to do, and for full recovery of the use of that hand.
159. Martin and Meekness: Legal paperwork for their family.
160. Luke: Problems with knees damaged in sports when younger.
161. Patricia (Teen): Back pain.
162. Elena (10 months, of Abe and Mercy): Against runs, for weight gain and better eating.
163. Daniel: Chronic backache and eczema.
164. Paul (Live-Out): Injured knee.
165. Woman friend of Family in Australia : Osteoporosis; a big hump on her back.
ASIA
166. Steady supply of water and electricity for all Indian Homes.
167. Housing for Arabic Lit Pic Home, progress in translations and dubbing of videos.
168. Peace in Karachi, Pakistan, as the violence and disturbances hinder our work and the country is suffering. That the Lord will have His way and allow our work to continue unhindered. For the protection of the local Family; that they will stay very alert in the Spirit, hearing the Lords voice, and for His wisdom as they pray and formulate their contingency plans.
169. Christian Karen refugees on the Thai/Burmese Border (PL 26:76): For their comfort and protection amid fighting between Karens and Burmese Army troops.
170. Sapphire (of Cephas) and son Angelo: Frail health.
171. Samuel (of Sarah): Back and chest pains caused by coughing and internal problems.
172. Abigail (of Jonathan): Rheumatoid arthritis of the joints.
173. Sarah (of Daniel): High blood pressure; for strength and no side effects from high blood pressure or medication.
174. Paul (of Lily): Infected navel, possibly caused by internal infection.
175. Paul and Lily, Chris and Ruthie: Legal work.
176. Marie Rose (5, of James and Sarah): Frequently recurring tonsillitis and fevers.
177. Meekness: Inheritance to be liquidated soon at a good price.
178. Jonathan: Acute inflammation of the skin.
179. Leila (YA): Circulatory and heart problems causing shaking spells and dizziness.
180. Tim (Teen, of Happyheart and Tina): Against any further complications from fall and head injury.
181. James (of Charity) (PL 26:88): Continued healing of his back and muscles.
182. James (of Dust): Kidney problems.
183. Joy P.I. : Legal paperwork and Lords leading and guidance.
184. Middle East: For daughter of a close friend in need of a kidney transplant. Against fear and for a miraculous healing. That the Lord will use it as a testimony of His healing power, as well as to draw her and her family closer to Him at this time.
NORTH AMERICA
185. Jesse (YA): Full recovery from Austin accident. Against condemnation, fear and worry; for grace for injuries and for the Lord to lessen the pain; for his healing, against infection in his leg, strength and peace of mind and heart.
186. Estrella (Teen, of Gideon and Fe): Pelvis severely broken in Austin accident.
187. Charity (of John): Elbow severely broken in the Austin accident to heal properly. For the cuts and lacerations on her face and mouth to heal quickly.
188. Against any lawsuit or criminal charges stemming from Austin accident. That our lawyers will be helpful and wise.
189. Supply of necessary funds to cover all the expenses arising from the Austin accident, either through the insurance companies or other means.
190. For the man whose wife was killed in the accident, to be brought closer to the Lord through the Family.
191. Openings for a new Home in Austin so a team can minister to the many people who were reached through the accident.
192. Ministry to teens who left the Family: That it will bear fruit in their lives either in bringing them back to the Family, or at least drawing them closer to the Lord.
193. Fruitful follow-up of a friendly reporter.
194. Rain for Mexico: Due to lack of rain, Mexico City is suffering a water shortage and there is rationing in some neighborhoods, which has affected the water supply of some Homes.
195. Tool distribution in Mexico, which has dropped dramatically since the devaluation of the peso. That the Lord will open doors to get out the tools and help them find new ways of fund raising.
196. Protection for Family in Mexico, as due to the economic crisis, crime has skyrocketed. For the Homes provisioning, which has fallen drastically since the devaluation of the peso. That the Lord will continue to bless and prosper their friends and contacts so they in turn will help again, and also for new contacts.
197. The return of a large rental deposit from a rental agency that seems to be trying to cheat a Home in Mexico. That they will return the money, and the Lord will give the Family wisdom in how to handle the situation.
198. Follow-up of officials who have visited the Mexico Media Home.
199. Protection for the Montreal Home, who received a phone call from an anti-cult organization, and have also had other hints of possible persecution brewing.
200. That the US Senate will vote against ratification of the UN Treaty on the Rights of the Child, which is very much a part of the AC agenda. Also for this treaty to be rejected by other countries around the world.
201. For the setting up of an official council of academics who will be consulted by the government in the event of any situation similar to Waco. Please pray that fair-minded academics will be included, and that this move towards using the academic community as a source of accurate information on NRMs will be utilized by law enforcement agencies in the future.
202. Wisdom and understanding for a close academic friend in his research and writing of a book on the Family, helping him to "rightly divide the Word of Truth."
203. The Lords guidance if one of our Family women should accept an offer to play a part in an upcoming religious movie that a close friend wants to make. That if it is the Lords will, He will make it clear and provide the funds, other actors, and all the needs to make this movie, and that it will be the witness that the Lord wants it to be.
204. For the Lord to stop Craig Branch and the Watchman Fellowships (an anti-cult "watchdog" group) campaign against the Family in Birmingham, Alabama. That the Lord will give the team there His direction on whether to stay in Birmingham or move to a more receptive field.
205. Houston TV Team: For a more stable income, and that the TV show will bear more fruit.
206. That there will be no further negative media coverage in Miami as a result of a slanderous television program. For the ex-members who participated in this program to be repentant and see the error of their ways, realizing how much damage their interview could cause, and for wisdom in communicating with them.
207. That there will be no investigations of the Miami Home as a result of this negative TV program, and that their outreach and ministry will not be hindered.
208. That ABC will follow through with their agreement to air Family footage along with our rebuttal to a program they produced which featured Barzs case and the Argentine persecution, and that the rebuttal will be widely viewed.
209. That the review and advertisement of the "Insights" video in the "Journal of the Communal Studies Association" will be widely read and spark a lot of interest in the Family. That this journal will also print a favorable article on the Argentine persecution along with an advertisement for the "Sex, Slander and Salvation" book in a future edition.
210. Baby James (of Phoebe): That his hernia will heal and he wont need surgery.
211. Joanie (16, of Samuel and Florence): Painful cyst on ovary.
212. Ruthie: Backaches.
213. Joy Bamboo: Skin problem shes had since childhood.
214. Rosita (21, of David G.): Strength during her pregnancy. Against bronchitis.
215. Steve Greeter: Very painful knee that causes difficulty walking and keeps him awake at night.
216. Claire: Healing of larynx so her voice can be stronger; also blood clot and varicose veins in left leg.
217. Cheer (16-month-old twin daughter, of Lisa YA): Increased appetite and weight gain.
218. Vicky Fighter: Possible breast cancer; for the Lords leading concerning any medical decisions that she might need to make.
219. Amber (14, of Sam and Mary): Popped blood vessel in eyelid.
220. Christina: Severe nausea during early stages of pregnancy.
221. Heaven Helper: Painful cysts in lower back, which a doctor said would have to be surgically removed.
222. Promise: Pains and lump on her left side. For a proper diagnosis, and increased faith for healing.
223. Isaias (YA): Hernia.
224. Little Josh: Long-term prostate problem.
225. Hannah: Legal paperwork.
226. Chloe: Good pregnancy, and a safe, healthy delivery.
227. Jason and Christy (YAs): Legal paperwork for their baby.
228. Timmy (8, of Matthew and Ava) (PL 26:122): Rheumatoid arthritis; for his muscles to be stretched and strengthened, and to get back on his feet again. Continued protection against bad side effects of medication, and for his spiritual strength and connection with the Lord.
229. David (6, of Paul and Ruth) (PL 24:136): Possible brain damage due to cerebral palsy from premature birth; for a therapist in their new location, and a good exercise program.
230. Angie (9, of Phil and Sandy): Sharp chest pains.
231. Priya (6, of Tim and Joy) (PL 24:143): Recurring sties.
232. Dawn: Healing of gums.
233. Clare: Pain in back and knees.
234. Dulce (YA, of Andres): 8 months pregnant with her first baby; that the baby will turn out of its breech position to proper position. For problem-free delivery; against anemia.
235. Sammy (6, of Peter and Topaz): Continued growth of both legs. (See answered prayer #27.)
236. Pearl (of John Paul and Vine): Full recovery after an operation on her leg. (See answered prayer #18.)
237. Rose Midwife: Broken left wrist. For quick healing, with no loss of movement. Also for Roses YA trainee, Tara, who is assisting Rose during deliveries and acting as Roses "hands."
238. Guatemalan Manantial: That her ex-mate will allow her teen children to return to the DO Family.
239. Jeffrey (6, of Jonathan and Celeste): Water build-up around his ear to drain naturally.
240. David Lamb (of Praise): Eczema.
241. Rose (of Michael): Pregnant with number 7, serious morning sickness.
242. Julie: Progressive gum infection.
243. Joy (of Juan): Safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery. Due to back problems, her last pregnancy and delivery were difficult.
244. Jesse (1, of James and Flower): Hernia in testicles.
245. Sunshine (15, of Francisco and Margarita): Headaches, back, and stomach aches.
246. Esmy (20, of Jonathan and Amor): Two months pregnant. Against any possible bad effects on the baby due to X-rays Esmy received before knowing she was pregnant.
247. Melody (10, of James and Christina) (PL 24:132): Lazy eyes.
248. Shiloh (of Phil): Back pain and headaches.
249. Manuel: Severely cut finger.
250. Gideon: Enlarged prostate gland.
251. Elena (6, of James and Anna): Crossed eyes.
252. Chris (YA): Ingrown toenails and hemorrhoids.
253. David (of Cherish): Chest pains.
254. Ben (16, of Simon and Mary): Broken leg to heal quickly.
255. Calvin (2, of Ben and Joy): Skin rashes and infections.
256. Seek (of Servant): Occasional heart seizures.
257. Naarah Black (of Simon): High blood pressure.
258. Simon Black (of Naarah): Pinched nerve in neck.
259. Michael P. (of Joy): Apparent heart attack and subsequent chest pains.
260. Willing: Sprained ankle.
261. Andrea (of Andrew): Hair loss and severe headaches.
262. Fe (of Valiant): Pregnant with number 5, and having early contractions; for the Lord to bring the baby to full term.
263. Sharon: Hernia.
264. Silas (of Lily): Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
265. David: Severe pains in left leg; to find a good therapist.
266. Andrew (of Priscilla): Against TB, and protection of his liver.
267. Serena (of Peter) (PL 26:109): Complete recovery from operation to remove left kidney.
268. Seth (of Thaddeus and Serenity): Ingrown toenails.
269. Chris (Live-Out disciple): Resolution of legal and family situations so that he will be free to join the Family.
270. Chinese Katrina (ex-member): That she will be more open and favorable to the Family.
SOUTH AMERICA
271. Investigations into the Familys home schooling in Brazil: For the Lords wisdom and guidance, and for favorable and speedy resolutions in which the authorities will see the positive results of the way in which we educate our children and vindicate our home schooling methods.
272. The production of Spanish and Portuguese books: DB10, CCHB Volumes 1 and 2, Raise em Right.
273. Joannas children: That Portuguese Barz (TS) will be able to obtain complete custody of his two eldest children, Joao Gabriel and Virginia (see answered prayer #30). That the Lord will help the childrens uncle and other relatives to be open, cooperative and helpful. For the anointing of the lawyer working on the legal proceedings and for everything to go smoothly.
274. That a long-time Family friend, who gave us the use of his property at a low rent, will not be bitter after discovering that his property has not been well cared for. That all Family members involved can learn good lessons from this experience and not let it happen again. For the team presently working on the needed repairs, the Lords supply of funds and materials, and a good new Home for this team.
275. That the van which was stolen at gunpoint from a Home in Brazil will be recovered, or that the Lord will provide a new and better vehicle. Protection for the Family in Brazil from any further robberies or acts of violence.
276. Sunny (of Ezekiel): Speedy recovery after giving birth to a large baby.
277. Legal documents in the works to come through easily, including visas for those moving to EE countries.
278. Gloria (of Jose): Complete recovery from emergency operation for pelvic peritonitis (inflamation of inner membrane) with many internal organs being affected. That the infection will be totally eliminated; that there will be no further infection, and that all affected organs will return to their proper positions.
279. Joao and Pandita: Continued healing after a serious car accident. (See answered prayer #32.)
280. Maria Vitoria (4, of Marcos and Meekness): Chronic sties in her eyes.
281. Sara PI (of John): Easy and healthy 6th pregnancy, against swelling of her thyroid glands, and to gain more weight.
282. Jeremy (1, of John and Sara): Pneumonia.
283. Tim: Dissolving of stones in his urinary canal, against pain and vomiting.
284. Shawn (YA): Bone growing parallel to the side of his knee; that he wont need an operation, against pain.
285. Cris: Weak and painful wrists.
286. Maria: Stomach hernia.
287. Miguel Angel (baby, of Carmen): Jaundice.
288. Kerenina (mate of Pablo del Campo) (see answered prayer #36): Comfort and encouragement after her husbands graduation.
289. C. (friend): Healing of thyroid cancer, wisdom regarding whether to have surgery or not.
290. A friend who had a heart attack: For complete recovery and to grow closer to the Lord.
291. M. (friend): Writing her life story and including chapters on the Family; for needed finances to be able to publish her book.
292. L. (friend): To be able to continue in her present teaching position in which she witnesses; for the Lord to work in the heart of the director to allow her and TS members to continue to teach there.
TESTIMONIES OF ANSWERED PRAYER!
Elizabeth Greys Homegoing:
Thank you so much for your prayers for dear Liz, which the Lord answered wonderfully! It truly was a beautiful testimony of the Lords Love and care for her.
A while ago Liz went into the hospital for observation and care. While there, her son and daughter, who are ex-members and previously antagonistic, were able to visit her from overseas. The Lord did a real miracle and the visit went very smoothly. Then a little while later Liz took a turn for the worse. Though she was very weak in body, Liz was still very strong in spirit, and asked if she could return home.
As this was a little sensitive, in that we werent sure how well the hospital staff and doctors would receive this, we asked teams in two different locations to pray at the same time and ask the Lord to show whether she should stay at the hospital or if we should bring her home. Both teams received almost the exact same prophecies, indicating that Liz was actually hanging on in this world until she was back home with her loved ones and family, like the patriarchs of old.
We told Lizs doctor about her desire to be back home, and he agreed, saying that he was very happy we had decided to do this, and that if it was his mother he would do the same. Liz came back to the Home, and for the most part she rested and slept. She seemed to experience very little pain, and although her condition steadily worsened, she remained coherent till the very end (a week after she returned), when she peacefully went to be with the Lord.
The Lord really did make it easy for her, and we are so happy that she is now safe and happy, Home in Heaven with Jesus and dear Dad, and all of our other precious Family loved ones who have gone on before! Thank You Jesus!
From Sara (YA), North America:
On February 21st, 1995, I was admitted to a hospital in Houston on the verge of death. Half of my body was paralyzed, my lungs were collapsing, and none of the doctors could figure out what was wrong with me. The disease that I had was so rare that the doctors had a very hard time finding out what was wrong, until finally the Lord did a real miracle and brought along a sweet Pakistani doctor, a Christian, who was able to find out what was wrong and prescribe the necessary treatment.
As a result of this disease, I pretty much lost all control over my body. My muscles deteriorated, and the doctors said that it would probably take several months to regain some of my basic skills and at least one year for me to get back to normal. Yet every time the local Family would gather to pray for a specific thing, that thing would get better. When I was having a difficult time eating, the Family would pray for me and I would be able to eat. When certain muscles werent functioning properly, the Family would pray for those muscles and I would begin to make progress in that area.
The doctors have been very surprised at how fast I have been recovering, and I am way "ahead of schedule" as far as what I am able to do. I can now walk unaided, which is something they werent expecting for several more months. All of this is in answer to specific prayers. There were so many complications that "could" have happened or things that could have come up, but the miracle of healing that the Lord has done in my life is just thata total miracle! Each day that goes by I am so thankful for the miracle and gift of life that the Lord has given me, and for each precious moment that I have to give and receive love from every person that I come in contact with.
(Editors note: Make sure to read the full story of Saras healing and the many miracles the Lord did in an upcoming HOPE magazine!)
From Ben, Michael and Crystal, North America:
A year ago, 10-year-old Johnny in our Home had twenty-three warts. Eight months later these had multiplied to over forty! As you can imagine, we were pretty desperate. They were all over his fingers and knees. Our OC group prayed desperately for the Lord to heal Johnny, and within a month they were all gone! Thank You Jesus!
From Harvest Gold, North America:
Since the request for all those suffering with migraine headaches has gone into the Prayer List, mine have been much less frequent! One day I did get one, and decided Id better rest for a few minutes. As I lay down I took a sweet moment with the Lord and said, "I love You so much, Lord, and just want to do Your will," and instantly the headache was gone!
From Renee, North America (recently returned from Asia):
I have been an insulin-dependent diabetic for eight years. When diabetics want to get pregnant, they are encouraged to plan their pregnancy, making sure their glucose levels are stable before they get pregnant. This is important for the health and correct growth of the young fetus. Otherwise there could be birth defects, which are more common in babies of insulin-dependent diabetic women. Getting pregnant was a surprise for me, and when I suspected I was pregnant, I was a full-time cook at a YA seminar and wasnt as tuned in as I could have been to keeping my glucose at the right level. Once my pregnancy was confirmed, of course I did my best to be very diligent and careful with my diet, exercise, saw a doctor, etc., but I did have times when I felt quite worried and concerned about how the baby would turn out.
Then my shepherdess put me in the Prayer List as my pregnancy was "high-risk" (PL 22:178), and my Home also scheduled an evening to have prayer for me, committing the pregnancy and baby to the Lord. We also took time to hear from the Lord, and He gave many beautiful promises about how He would keep the baby and me, etc. (In our Home when someone gets pregnant, we take some time to commit the pregnancy to the Lord. Again, a few weeks before the delivery, we have another special prayer and hearing from the Lord to help the mommy prepare for her delivery and new baby. Id like to recommend it, as its very strengthening and faith-building.)
This was my third pregnancy and I am now 36 years old. I had a wonderfully easy nine months, exercised regularly, was able to eat just about anything, went out provisioning, on outreach and follow-up often, and even travelled to a new field fairly late in my pregnancy. Upon arriving in my new field, I had very good medical care by a sweet Jewish doctor who specializes in "high-risk" pregnancies. And though the doctor initially thought that I would have to have a Caesarian, this delivery went smoothly, and in one contraction, three pushes, Sharon Rose was born, beautiful and perfectly formed! This was an answer to prayer, as my previous two deliveries required several hours of exhausting pushing! During the labor they had put little monitors on my tummy to be sure the baby was okay, as my doctor said if there was any problem at all he would operate, but there were none at all!
After the birth, when she was examined by the pediatrician the next day, they noticed a slight heart murmur and said that her blood was too thick. So they came to me wanting to thin her blood and also do a special ultrasound to be sure her heart had no problems (as heart problems are not uncommon in babies of diabetic mothers). I asked them to wait on thinning the blood as I wanted to give the Lord a chance to work, and telephoned two Homes in the area to ask for prayer. Two hours later when they retested her, her blood had gone down to an acceptable level and they said she was fine, and the tests done on her heart all came out clear. Thank You Jesus!
So the Lord marvelously answered, much more than I can even say here, and I want to testify of His goodness in giving me such a precious gift of Love. We named her after Jesus, the rose of Sharon, as He truly blessed and kept us in every way, praise His Name!
From Mark (of Mary), Pacific:
The Lord has answered our prayers for healing and against discouragement because of my affliction (multiple sclerosis). I havent been hit with discouragement since the prayer request came out, and I have been encouraged by all that I have been learning as a result of battling this affliction. The power of positive praise is seeing me through! Im also feeling better and am able to walk much better recently, whereas I could barely walk at one point.
From Joy (TS), Europe:
When we first went to France, I took my 3-year-old daugher, Patty, who has cerebral palsy (PL 25:175) to a visit with a neuro-pediatrician. He wasnt very positive, saying that she would probably need years of specialized education, special check-ups, x-rays, etc., because cerebral palsy is a serious and dehabilitating disease.
But the Lord is still on the throne and prayer changes things! Within five weeks her eyesight had improved and He opened the needed doors for us to visit a number of specialists. We took Patty to visit a special orthopedic re-education center where the nurse marveled at her behavior, and commented that it was obvious she had had a lot of input. A childrens psychologist who examined Patty said that she is a well-balanced, secure, outgoing little girl. The psychologist testified that it is obvious shes had a lot poured into her, and said that it didnt look like Patty needed "any special education" except maybe to socialize with other people.But then added, "Patty must already be doing this as shes not anti-social."
In short, from what looked like years of special education, all she actually needs now is some therapy twice a week until she walks by herself.And that might be within six months to a year.
This is a big victory and testimony which I owe to Dad and Mama. They taught me how to know and love Jesus, and also how to trust Him and have faith in His Word. All this would never have happened without all the good training I received in the Family.
From Miracle (formerly Cielo) (TS), North America:
Its been three months since my mate, Gabriel, graduated. He had been on the Prayer List over four years, battling non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer, a leukemia of the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes. We discovered this only when we returned to the US in 1989. It was traced back to his army service while in Vietnam and his exposure to Agent Orange (a strong, cancer-causing defoliant dropped from aircraft and used to strip the jungle of all plant life to expose the Vietcong and their hiding places).
While on the field in India, Gabe would get sick with high fevers every three to six months. At first I thought it was due to the mosquitos so prevalent in the East, but when it happened so often I knew something was wrong. Though we did all we could to get Gabe checked, going to the best hospital in southern India where tests were done, the cancer didnt show up. Though Im not sure why we didnt find out about his condition sooner, maybe the Lord didnt allow us to know so that we would stay on the field for a few more years, as otherwise we mightve been tempted to worry and go home when it wasnt the Lords time yet. Gabriel was also very much in love with India and never wanted to leave.
During the last six months on the field his health had degenerated so much that the brethren felt it would be best to go home to find out exactly what was wrong. When we arrived in the US in July 1989, Gabe was carried off in a wheelchair as he couldnt even walk anymore. When we finally got the proper diagnosis, it was a shock, especially when we found out that his case of Lymphoma was the worst that hospital had seen in years. Doctors immediately removed several tumors, including one that had destroyed his pelvic bone, leaving him crippled. But the cancer was so widespread that they said that if he had waited any later to begin treatment he would have gone into a coma. Because of this, the head nurse told me I should prepare to be a widow, and the doctors gave Gabe just six months to live! In spite of this bleak prediction, the Lord, in answer to desperate prayers, tacked more years onto Gabes life, and helped him to father two more children! Praise God!
Although Gabe had chemotherapy for 1-1/2 years, we know it was only the power of God and the continual fervent prayers of the Family and friends that brought the miracles of healing that astounded the doctors! As Dad said, "If the Lord wants to take you, nothing the doctors try to do is going to help." Although Gabes faith was to take the treatment, he always made it clear that it was only God that could heal and Gabe gave Him all the glory. When his pelvic bone grew back and formed a new socket, a medical impossibility, even the doctors acknowledged it was a miracle!
A year and a half after being first diagnosed, Gabe had one small tumor left in his abdomen. Everything else had cleared up, he could walk again, and we praised the Lord for His goodness! The doctors said the cancer was in remission, but we acknowledged it as the Lords mercy! This kept us desperate and the Lord used Gabes afliction to keep us close to Him and to help us to keep searching our hearts to work on the different areas in our lives that needed attention. It also caused us to be more unified and diligent in our shepherding of our children, and gave us a closer walk with Jesus and greater love for His Word.
During this time Gabriel had more energy than most of us in the Home! It was so amazing! He was constantly testifying how the Lord raised him up from his deathbed and gave him new life. He had deep compassion on anyone walking with a cane or walker, as he had used both on the road back to recovery, and he would immediately start witnessing to them of how the Lord helped him. Hed listen to their story and encourage them and always end with a witness.
During his entire sickness, the Lord spoke to both our hearts about being more thankful for good health and for each other, and He used it to humble and break our hearts and draw us closer to Him. This sickness made us so thankful for the Family, as having Gabriel on the worldwide Prayer List was probably one of the reasons he lived 5-1/2 years longer after his initial "six-months-and-no-longer" diagnosis.
The thing that touched me so much about Gabe was the faith and trust he had in the Lord, because I knew how much he wanted to live. I knew how it hurt him not to be able to get up and help with the children, to be able to play with the baby, to run with the boys, to be a blessing in outreach and around the Home! He was such a prayer warrior, and even when he couldnt do anything physically anymore, he was still actively fighting in the Spirit as our Homes prayer warrior.
He wasnt perfect, and I can see how his sickness brought us both down a long road of breakings to get us to a point of dependency and submission to the Lorda point that we werent at yet, but needed to be. Yet, he was such an example to me of relying on the Lords strength, bearing his sickness like a soldier, committing his pain to the Lord, utterly putting his trust in Jesus, knowing that Jesus was in control. He was positive and full of faith and never spoke doubt about his healing. Even our many friends and local contacts, when they heard that Gabe went to be with the Lord, were surprised. For even though Gabe had looked sick, he never acted it.
It wasnt until I heard it out of his own mouth about three weeks before he went to be with the Lord, that he really was ready and willing and knew that it was his time to go Home, that I believed that the Lord now wanted to take him. Up to that point we believed together that the Lord could still raise him up. But when it became clear that it wasnt the Lords will to heal Gabriel in this life, he accepted it with dignity and beauty and with an expectancy that reminded me of a little boy who could hardly contain his delight about a soon-coming trip to see his beloved family! How different it was to hear him talk with visiting friends and relatives so relaxed and with obvious anticipation about going to Heaven.
About two weeks before he went to be with the Lord, we decided to tell the children that "something beautiful was going to happen." We shared very positively how Jesus wanted to take Daddy Home, how he was going to Heaven to get our Heavenly mansion ready for us all, and he was going to have a special job working for Jesus in Heaven! We had gathered all the oldest together, from the 7-year-old on up, and they took it very well. They had questions and some tears, but also were excited for Daddy and his soon-to-come meeting with Jesus. Lily, our oldest, asked, "Daddy, are you excited?" and Gabe answered, "I will be if I know you wont be sad." She said, "Daddy, Im really happy for you!" and she really meant it. We let them pour out and ask any question that might be on their hearts, which they did, such as, "Why doesnt Jesus heal you, Daddy?" I was so thankful that the Lord gave us this precious time together with the children, to be able to openly talk about it with Gabe present himself, so he could answer them with such honesty, faith and conviction. How beautiful it was to see the childrens faith so strong and real. They took it much better than expected and better than I!
The day before Gabe passed away I read a Daily Might that was a very big encouragement to me, about how death is like a butterfly breaking out of his cocoon. This really applied, and I read it to Gabe. The next morning when we opened the doors to his room, which looked out to the front lawn, the front garden was full of butterflies and moths, some of them all over the screen door! I knew that this was a sign from the Lord that He would take Gabe Home that day. Someone had also had a vision the night before that Jesus came Himself to pick up Gabe and take him Home.
After I shared this with Gabe, I kissed him and he grabbed my hand and looked as though he wanted to say somethingbut since he couldnt, he just stared at the picture of Jesus at the end of his bed. A few moments later he peacefully passed on. Though it was initially hard to believe and saddened me for a moment, when I realized his pain and suffering were finally over, I was so happy for him and thankful, that I started praising the Lord with the others in the room! He was now safe in the arms of Jesus!
Many people had dreams of Gabe fighting alongside us in spirit. One hour after he went to be with the Lord, a brother in the Home rushed into the room where I was sitting to tell me he had a dream of Gabe walking in the backyard smiling and looking healthy and well. He said to this brother, "Tell everyone Im really happy now." This was so beautiful of the Lord to encourage us like that.
The day after he went to be with the Lord, I got a call from Gabes brother, Bud, a very active Christian and school teacher, saying a "miracle had happened." Out of the blue, he got a call from his lawyer informing him that all charges against him had been dropped, these were ones filed against him by the family of a 16-year-old girl who had tried to falsely charge him with child abuse. This definitely was a case of religious persecution and Gabe had been very burdened for his brother, praying for him often, and was very concerned. So when Bud explained what had happened, I said, "Do you know why this happened?" "Why?" he asked. I replied, "Your brother! He was so concerned for you and was just asking for you the other day! This was probably one of the first things he took care of when he went to Heaven, because he was so burdened for you." It was so thrilling to see how fast Gabe went to work for his brother on the other side!
My 7-year old daughter, Priya, took it the hardest when Daddy left. The night he graduated, she was very restless and wanted to sleep in my room with me. She put a mattress on the floor and slept there and I had this feeling Gabe was going to do something special for her to comfort her. Sure enough, the next morning when she woke up, the cat was curled up next to her purring, which the cat never does! I felt Daddy had sent the cat upstairs especially for her so when she woke up she was so happy and surprised. I told her Daddy sent the cat to let her know he was with her, which made her very happy.
Its been a big adjustment for me not having a loving mate, and it gets lonely, but Im learning to go to Jesus for my comfort and love and Im seeing how Hes my dear Husband. More and more Im looking forward to my quiet times with Jesus, and my Word time. Prayer has become a vital part of my life, and my walk with the Lord is deepening, thank You Jesus!
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE LONG-TERM PRAYER LIST
As a reminder, we thought it might be helpful to include a brief summary of the main topics covered in the last long-term list (PL 25). Hopefully this will come in handy to jog your memory in praying for these topics in case youre having prayer vigil and PL 25 is not available. If you wish, you can even copy down this list of topics to carry with you so you can pray for them in situations when you cant have the Prayer List with you, such as when out in town or taking public transport, etc. However, this is not meant as a substitute for PL 25, so please do try to refer to PL 25 for the specifics of each request whenever possible.
In order to make sure that the prayer requests from the long-term list are not forgotten, you may want to try praying for at least two requests from the long-term list every day, along with some of the requests from this Prayer List and your Continental Prayer List. This way, your Home would be praying for all the long-term requests regularly. Thank you for your faithful prayers! God bless you!
Mama and Peter and staff
Pregnant mothers/newborns
Childcare teachers/shepherds
Childrens shepherding/education
Teens/JETTs
Health
WS pubs production
Video/audio productions
Witnessing/follow-up
Friends/supporters
Teens witnessing ministry
Special outreach ministries
Mail ministries
Victories over NWOs
Homes spiritual standard
Home teamworks
Charter implementation
Home/WS finances
Good Word/prayer time
Housing
Landlords/neighbors
Legal paperwork
Vehicles/drivers
Stability of local and national governments
Media teams
Lawyers
Academics/influential friends
Media coverage/contacts
Against enemies activities
Protection from persecution
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