PRAYER LIST 33
DO June 1996
Copyright July 1996, the Family, Zurich, Switzerland
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly" (Psalm 84:11).
Please use this list along with PL 25, the latest long-term list. Thank you!
For 14 years and up. Can be read with JETTs, but not on their own. Selected prayer requests, answers to prayer and testimonies of answered prayer may be read to younger age groups as well, at parents and teachers' discretion.
ANSWERED PRAYERS
WS:
1. From one of our pubs editors (PL 31:53): "Thank you so much for taking your time to pray for my back and neck. I am feeling much better and have had very few headaches since the prayer request was published for me. This healing is such a relief and makes it so much easier for me to do my work! The Lord hath done great things for me, thanks to your prayers, and I'm so glad!"
Asia:
2. Pakistan (PL 30:71): The situation in Karachi has much improved and the government has been curtailing a lot of the violent civil unrest which was claiming many lives. Thank the Lord, He kept the Family safe throughout this time.
3. Vietnam (PL 31:78): The Lord has miraculously protected us from any security problems despite one of our DO mailings being intercepted by local authorities and confiscated. He also worked it out for us to be able to get all our backlogged mail, over 40 videos, 1,000 posters, about 100 audio tapes, plus ML Volumes and follow-up materials.
4. Turkey (PL 30:74): We had a breakthrough in our local language translations and this month we were able to get 40 pages translated into Turkish!
5. Burma (PL 31:81): Fruitful road trip into Burma, with good witnessing, follow-up, and possibilities for a future base there.
6. Sara (11, of Josiah and Jewel) (PL 30:88): Completely healed of chronic skin fungus.
7. Peter Andrew (16) (PL 30:83): Has had considerably less trouble with his tonsils.
8. Sara D. (17) (PL 30:96): Shingles totally healed!
9. Steven (of Christina) (PL 32:36): Pain in knee has subsided, but please continue to pray for complete healing.
10. Claire (of Steven) (PL 30:104): Conceived after her request to get pregnant was sent in to the Prayer List!
11. Steven: Pain in his side has subsided.
12. Genai: Has not had any major asthma attacks for a year, except for a very few light ones lasting only an hour or two.
North America:
13. Naarah (of Simon): Good recovery after an operation.
14. Windy: Frequent headaches much better.
15. DC Show Troupe: "The weather forecast was for rain, sleet and snow the day we were scheduled to perform for the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House. As the show is held outside, good weather was necessary in order for people to come. In answer to our prayers, the day we performed it was a beautiful, sunny day--warm enough for the performers to wear their summer outfits!"
16. Sharon (2, of John and Rejoice) (PL 28:334): Umbilical hernia healed.
17. Michael (9, of John and Rejoice) (PL 26:135): "Last year we sent in a request for Michael against chronic ear infections. At the time he had an ear infection, which was healed after we sent in the request, and he has not had another ear infection since then! It's a real miracle as he usually has several infections each winter! Thanks once again to the Family's diligence in praying for those on the Prayer List!"
18. Venus (YA, formerly Heidi): Had a healthy baby boy.
South America:
19. Heaven Love (PL 32:78): "Through the provisioning efforts of our North American Family, the Lord supplied a new artificial leg for Heaven (who lost one of her legs in an accident some years ago). God bless dear Magdalene Fealty, who helped with the provisioning, and thank you for your prayers."
20. Anna (of James) (PL 30:119): Has lost 14 kilos and is much healthier.
Europe and Africa:
21. Suzanne (PL 30:277): Kidney pains have disappeared.
22. Clair (PL 28:180): "Thank you for your prayers, my dear Family. For quite awhile I was on the Prayer List for my weak back, and the Lord is miraculously strengthening and healing me. I feel much better! I love you!"
23. Claire: Healed from bronchitis and pneumonia.
PRAYER REQUESTS
CRITICAL OR LIFE-AND-DEATH SITUATIONS:
24. Faith (of Philip), Asia: Breast cancer. Against pain in her lower back, hips and legs which makes it difficult for her to walk and sit down. Continued faith and grace for her, Philip and the children.
25. Faith (of Marcos), South America: Cervical cancer.
26. Swiss Phoebe, Europe: Continued fight against Hodgkin's disease.
MAMA AND PETER
27. Against extended and extreme periods, which weaken Mama considerably. For extra protection from colds and headaches (that greatly affect her eyes as well), which she is more susceptible to in this physically-weakened state.
28. Peter: Recurring neck aches and backaches, as well as mild heart pains.
29. (Please also see the prayer requests for Mama and Peter in the last long-term Prayer List, PL 25.)
WORLDWIDE
WS Pubs and Tools
30. For the production of the FTT tapes:
>> That our young people will receive and compose inspired, Word-filled songs that will inspire their peers and help fill the need for more contemporary music.
>> Our studio teams, as they work hard to record the songs that come in, and that the Lord will give them inspired musical arrangements that will be "hits."
>> The production of the masters, and the duping and shipping of the tapes to the Homes by the Service Centers, and against any snags that would delay the tapes getting to the Homes.
>> The Lord's supply of finances so that WS can continue to produce these tapes.
31. GP videos: The completion of the Treasure Attic special on the Life of Jesus in time for Christmas '96 distribution, as well as the completion of a Treasure Attic special on the Old Testament. (Both of these shows will contain songs from "Great Adventures.") Also, for the editing and completion of the Endtime music video.
32. GP audio tapes: The completion of a new Christmas tape in time for Christmas '96 distribution.
33. The printing of the CVC (Christian Vocational College) program. A System printer had agreed to print the copies of the CVC needed for all Homes worldwide for a very reasonable price, but then, at the last minute he backed out--perhaps due to some negative input from others about the Family. Please pray that the N.A. Service Center, which is researching other printing companies, will find one that will do it for a reasonable price. If we can succeed in having it printed by a System company, it will save our NPCs a lot of work, as well as provide a standard format for the students' program binders worldwide.
34. For the setting up of the unit that will be working on publishing books for the GP: Needed housing in the right location, and that all the business details involved in publishing these books can fall into place speedily.
Home Life
35. That we can all receive and absorb the New Wine the Lord continues to pour out; that we will open our hearts and create a vacuum to allow it to be the blessing in our lives that the Lord wants it to be and, as we follow and obey it, we will draw closer to Him and each other and do a better job of reaching the lost with His Love!
36. That each one of us will continue to pray for and exercise the Lord's gift of Love for each other. That we will do our best to make our Homes loving, caring and heavenly environments.
37. For loving cooperation between Homes. Against the Enemy's attempts to sow disunity and selfishness.
38. For our large families to find fruitful fields of service and ministries, whether in their home countries or in far-flung fields. That they will be able to get the help they need, either from other families or singles.
39. That our children in each Home, particularly our OCs and JETTs, will receive consistent schooling so they can maintain good grade levels in essential subjects.
40. For all our pregnant mothers: Good nutrition, good exercise and healthy pregnancies; their physical, emotional and spiritual preparation; the supply of all of their needs and good places to have their babies; easy, safe, full-term deliveries.
Family Leadership
41. Wisdom, strength and anointing for the CROs, including newly-appointed ones, and their office staffs in handling the increased workload since the implementation of the Charter.
42. For the VS teams: that they will be a help and blessing to the Homes they visit. For the wisdom, discernment and love needed for their important job.
Supply
43. Plentiful and reliable home support for those leaving their home fields for poorer mission fields. Speedy supply of travel and landing funds. That they won't get bogged down in unfruitful situations while trying to raise support. Good discounts on air travel.
44. Sufficient school books and other educational materials and equipment for all our children and young teens.
45. New housing for those who may have had to move out of their Homes quickly for some reason or other.
46. For those pioneering new cities: For housing, new contacts, good outreach, good provisioning and the supply of all their needs.
47. For the countries where the Family is operating that are experiencing severe social and economic crises; that these upheavals will not negatively affect the Family's outreach and ability to raise funds.
48. Financial supply to pay the remaining BI court case bills, which are substantial.
Witnessing and Outreach
49. Fruitful witnessing: Lots of souls, open doors for performances and other witnessing, bountiful financial supply, inspiring witnessing opportunities for our children and young people in particular.
50. For friends, contacts and supporters who are experiencing financial difficulties or health problems.
51. For road trips into previously closed countries, such as China, Burma, etc.: Wisdom, protection, provision, open doors and fruitful witnessing; that the Family can reach as many people as possible with the message without arousing the attention or ire of the authorities.
Health
52. For our women who are experiencing menopause: That any painful and bothersome symptoms will be minimal. For a speedy transition; for faith, trust, and physical and emotional support from those in their Homes.
53. Relief for all those who suffer from strong menstrual cramps.
54. That those who are underweight can gain the weight they need, and those who are overweight can lose it. For good healthy diets and regular vigorous exercise.
55. Increased stamina for those who are often physically weak and tired. That everyone can find time to get sufficient rest.
56. Sound and uninterrupted sleep for those suffering from insomnia.
57. Grace for those who struggle with stuttering or other speech impediments; that they will learn to speak clearly and well.
58. Protection from coughs, colds and the flu; that these sicknesses will not spread in our Homes. Speedy healing for those who are sick with these afflictions.
59. Against the contraction and spread of childhood diseases in our Homes.
60. For those with weak eyesight, especially children. For the Lord's healing, as well as for proper corrective exercises and/or lenses where necessary.
61. Relief for those suffering from hay fever, and other allergies.
62. Protection of our Family members' health, especially the children, in cities where the air is dangerously polluted, such as Santiago, Chile and Mexico City.
ASIA
63. India: For the translation of the new GP tracts in all the local languages; for the Lord to raise up provisioned paper and printing so these tracts can be distributed by the millions.
64. Indonesia: For the setting up of the Indonesian studio, and recording of the videos and audio tapes in Indonesian.
65. Turkey: That the Lord will raise up strong labor leaders to help the Family reach this field. For long-term visas; that the economy will stabilize, thus making it easier for the Homes there to support themselves.
66. Nepal: Long-term visas.
67. Crystal (of Paul): Swallowing problem which makes it almost impossible to eat or even drink normally.
68. Mark Clay (of Becky): Better sleep and appetite.
69. Rina (11, of Abner and Esther): Recovery from malaria; against relapses.
70. Mishal (1, of Gideon and Heidi): Fungus on her face and legs.
71. Sarah I.: Injured left knee.
72. Gabriella Fighter: Frequent headaches due to an injury (whiplash) years ago.
73. YA Theresa: Breast lumps.
74. Stephanie (17): Severe back pains.
75. Isaac (14, of Christina and Steven B.): Allergies.
76. Noelle (1, of Stevie and Ruthie) (PL 31:100): That the cysts blocking her windpipe will miraculously dissolve without the need for an operation (which could possibly cause damage to her facial nerves and muscles). If an operation does become necessary, that the Lord will raise up a competent pediatric surgeon to care for her.
77. Joanna (of John): Pain in legs after delivery of tenth child; chronic sore throat; psoriasis.
78. Rejoice: Pain in her right arm.
79. Lili-Rose (of Jonathan): Possible internal problems causing two miscarriages in the last nine months. She's asked that she'll get pregnant again soon and carry the baby to full term.
80. Trusty (of Clay): Pregnancy complications due to being in the RH-VE blood group.
NORTH AMERICA
81. John (of Sarah): Serious broken knee; that it will not result in a permanent limp.
82. Daniel (2, of Peter and Pearl Armourbright): Eczema.
83. David F.: Frequent dizziness.
84. Faithy (14, of David and Alma): Serious skin affliction on her hands.
85. Joan (16), Melody (10) and Vanessa (8) (of Phin and Joy): Improved eyesight.
86. Joan: Ear infection; that no operation will be necessary.
87. Hannah Handmaiden: Blocked tear duct.
88. Sammy (of Belen): Severe backaches.
89. Katrina Faithful (19): Low-blood pressure; chronic headaches.
90. Pascal: Pains in his chest and arm caused by an inflammation of the cartilage.
91. Sara (of Sam): Complications in her pregnancy.
92. Daisy Blessing (2 months), Sarita (2), and Suzy (5) (of Cid and Serena): Chronic coughing.
93. Martin (of Luke and Peace): For his broken leg to heal properly and for the Lord to work out the payment of the bills.
94. Dawn: Heart problems.
95. Clare (14, of Dawn): Scoliosis; knee problems.
96. Jesse (6, of Cris and Joy): Asthma; headaches.
97. Julie (15, of Steven and Gina): Anorexia.
98. Heaven (of Tim): Pinched nerve in shoulder.
99. Meek (of Scotty): Full recovery from surgery to remove pre-cancerous cells; that the resulting bleeding will stop.
100. David (18): Stomach problems.
101. Amos (of Faithy): Recurring discomfort in his side.
102. Cathy (3, of Ester): Oversized adenoids and tonsils; for clearer speech.
103. Darleen (2, of Eden and Ike): That the poor condition of her baby teeth doesn't affect her permanent teeth.
104. Esther (of Sam): Continued bleeding since having a miscarriage several months ago.
105. Pandita (15, of Marc and Serena): Recurring appendix pains.
106. Phil: Dislocated finger.
107. Marie (of Phil): Pain and tightness in her chest which sometimes impedes her breathing.
108. Abi (of Dan), Filipina Mary (of Steven), Marina (of Christina YA): Legal paperwork.
109. Rejoice (of John): Gum disease which threatens the loss of teeth.
110. Grace (2 months, of Heaven and Aaron): For her navel to heal up.
111. Angie (15, of Tim and Maria): Frequent strong headaches.
112. Joy (TS), North America: On dialysis due to kidney failure. Eye trouble in her only operational eye (she is blind in the other).
SOUTH AMERICA
113. Brazil SC: That the processes involved in getting film work and graphics printed will speed up so new GP tools can be made available to the Homes sooner.
114. Portuguese LIM: More full-time translators (and needed staff) to translate the pubs into Portuguese.
115. Spanish LIM: Better organization and coordination of efforts with field translators, so the pubs can get translated into Spanish faster.
116. Bolivia: Protection of the Homes during an increasingly tense social and economic crisis.
117. Colombia: For the economic and political situation; especially protection from guerrilla attacks, as they are more and more active, affecting our witnessing activities.
118. Court case in a city in Brazil: A higher court has already ruled in our favor, giving us the legal right to teach our children at home; now a lower court judge is bringing up the issue again. Pray that the higher court will repeal this judge's order that we must enroll our children in a secular school, and for the case to be completely closed.
119. Brazil: Against computer equipment breakdowns due to power cuts and fluctuating currents; for phone lines to work smoothly.
120. Mary (Spanish): Her newborn baby girl recently came out of intensive care after having swallowed meconium during birth. For healing of the baby's lungs and financial supply to cover the hospital bill.
121. Virginia (8, of Maria and Andrs TS): Unhealthy intestines; for weight gain.
122. Sunny (of Ezequiel): Deteriorating eyesight.
123. Esperanza (of Erastus, TS): Hernia in her right wrist.
124. Emmanuel (4, of Mateo and Belen, TS): Cystic tumor on his right hand.
125. Andrew (10, of Gentleness and Tiago): Problems with digestive system; for weight gain.
126. Maria Faith (YA, of John and Fe): Fungus in her lungs.
127. Patience (of Josu); Emanuel; Joy: Painful varicose veins.
128. Gabriel (9, of Juan and Gloria), Sara (of Joo), Ivan (of Becky), Clara (of Emmanuel): Frequent asthma attacks.
129. Clara (of Emmanuel): Hypoglycemia and neuralgia (intermittent pain along a nerve), which result in strong headaches. To be able to assimilate food and gain weight.
130. Maria (12) and Prola (1) (of Joo and Sara); Jacques Elan; Marie (of Andrew): Allergies.
131. Lilian (2, of Mateus and Lily): Cross-eyed; that she can learn to speak correctly.
132. Claire: Eczema.
133. John T. (of Angel): Frequent headaches and extreme tiredness.
134. Johan (1, of Katrina): Milk allergy and stomach problems which he has had since birth.
135. Praise (Ecuadorian): Growth in her uterus.
136. Priscila (of Tiago): Pains in the womb; for a correct diagnosis.
137. Nicky (3, of Miguel and Meekness): Flat feet; for supply of needed medical help and corrective shoes.
138. Allan (6 months, of Miguel and Meekness): Impaired sight in right eye.
139. Laura (6, of Aaron and Joy): That her arm will not suffer deterioration or remain crooked after a recent fracture.
140. Maria (Colombian): For a successful operation to remove a tumor in her uterus.
141. Marie (4, of Jos and Clara): Broken collar bone; that she will recover and gain weight.
142. Emanuel (of Joy): Glandular disease causing skin disorders on his face.
143. Abner (of Flor): Chronic back pain.
144. Brunilda (of Mateo): Ovarian cyst.
145. Sara PI (of John Ricky): Thyroid gland problems; for weight gain.
146. Samuel (4, of Jonathan and Amy): Multiple warts.
147. Aurora (of Pedro): Abnormal growth of the uterus.
148. Kalita (of Obadias): Rare internal inflammation.
149. Heaven Love: Ovarian cyst; urinary tract infection.
150. Danielle (17): Fungus.
151. Felipe: Chronic sinus problems.
152. Sara: Cyst in her breast.
153. Andrew (18, of David and Madalena, TS): Serious accident in which his right hand was injured, resulting in a loss of feeling.
154. Cielo: Ovarian pains; against cysts developing.
155. Victoria Loving Heart (of Daniel): Abnormal painful growth of tissue outside the uterus.
156. Sunny (of John): High risk pregnancy due to severe diabetes.
EUROPE AND AFRICA
157. For teams pioneering African countries--including Kenya, Zimbabwe and Nigeria. For unity, fruitfulness, supply and protection.
158. Against the tightening of visa restrictions in various EE and African countries; for the Lord to keep the doors open as long as possible.
159. That a shipment of humanitarian aid to the Ukraine will be cleared without having to go through a lot of red tape.
160. Spring: Arthritis and hearing problem. Infection in left eye causing blurry vision.
161. Timothy (3 mos., of Anthony and Talitha) (PL 30:40): That Social Services will agree to pay the large hospital bill resulting from his open heart operation and other medical care. (See testimony of answered prayer on page 10.)
162. Faithy (of Paul): Anemia causing heart problems. For a safe pregnancy.
163. Linda (15): Recurring painful mouth sores.
164. Celeste (4, of Mike and Lisa): Diabetes.
165. Joan (of Michael); David (of Rose); Libby (of Abe); Mary (of Willing); Jenny (15, of Nat and Esther): Back problems.
166. Mark: Pulled muscles in hip.
167. Josh: Hernia.
168. Russian Meekness: Against a fever which she has had for over a month; that it will not affect her pregnancy.
169. Gosia; David (of Rose); Eleonora (YA): Serious chronic headaches.
170. Sebastian (3, of Aaron and Sharon): For strengthening of muscles in the rectum area and against recurring constipation.
171. Christina: Problems with water in her knees.
172. Jonas (of Ania): Fungus on feet. Persistent itching in ear, eye area and abdomen.
173. Vicky (7 mos.) and Dominica (of Phillip and Kasia): Allergies.
174. Ruth Victor (of David): Repeated dizziness, fainting and nausea.
175. Michael (3, of Will and Bruni): Viral skin infection.
176. Piotrus (of Andrew and Ruby): Water hernia and eczema.
177. Tim (16, of Jonathan and Sara): Asthma.
178. Esther Marie (18), Tamara (of Paul): Against complications in pregnancy due to RH negative blood type.
179. Philip: Prostate gland condition causing discomfort and loss of sleep.
180. Peace (of Stephen): Postpartum hernia of the bladder.
181. Stefan, Johanna and David: Against a flu epidemic which has hit their Home.
182. Lily (of Peter): Continual pain in right knee.
183. Richard (2, of Oli and Marie), Susanna (1, of James and Joan): Eczema.
184. Hannah Rose (3, of James and Joan): Weakness in her joints.
185. Betty: Frequent nose bleeds.
186. Tim (YA): Painful cyst on chin.
187. Aaron CC (of Dulci): Rare, infectious bacteria that causes lumps on his arm.
188. Meekness (of Philip): Pain in right hip.
189. Jenny (15, of Nat and Esther): Back problems.
190. Tim (17, of Nat and Esther): Pain in wrists still present after accident two years ago.
191. Esther (of Nat): Pain in feet, ankle joints and back.
192. Esther (15, of Davide and Joan, TS): Poor blood circulation causing frequent fainting spells.
193. Elizabeth (TS): Recovery from operation after a fallopian tube pregnancy; that the Lord will clear her right fallopian tube which is blocked. Against acute anemia.
194. David (3, of Paul and Lily, TS): Recovering from Hodgkin's disease.
195. Emanuel (11, of Paolo and Esther, TS): Recovery from hernia operation.
PACIFIC
196. Chinese GP tools: That the Lord will raise up Chinese lead singers and a good team for backup vocals.
197. That the Lord to work it out for the Family in Japan to send humanitarian aid to Central and Eastern Russia in such a way that it will arrive safely.
198. French Phoebe, who is writing a book on her life and experiences in the Family: That she will have an open channel so that spirit helpers can get through and help her write the book in a way that will be the greatest witness.
199. Meekness (of Martin) (PL 31:261): Tumors in her stomach and liver. She has been feeling much stronger lately, and can take almost a full workload, but still experiences quite a bit of pain. (See testimony of answered prayer on page 11.)
200. Gioia (of Titus): After undergoing a biopsy to remove pre-cancerous cells in her cervix, it was discovered that some infected cells still remain. For the traces of the lesion to totally disappear; that it will not become cancerous.
201. Nana (4, of Marty and Heaven): Warts on her face.
202. Johanne (of Lydia): Cataracts.
203. Lydia (of Johanne): Painful problem with her chin.
204. Mary P.: Intestinal infection.
205. Eman (11, of Matthew and Claire): Concentration of liquid in his ankle resulting in lumps.
206. Kevin (of Marie): Recurring stomach pains.
NOTICES AND TESTIMONIES OF ANSWERED PRAYER!
Healed of cancer!
From Abi (formerly Morningstar Kings):
It's been eighteen months since I was diagnosed as having cancer, and I am only now fully realizing what a miracle the Lord has done in healing me! (A prayer request for me was first published in PL 24:173.)
When I was first diagnosed as most likely having cervical cancer, I went to see a few different doctors who all gave the same recommendation: That I have a minor operation (biopsy) that would remove a small part of the cervix, which would then be examined to determine the extent of the cancer. There was also the "chance" that this in itself might remove all of it, depending on whether or not it was spreading. Although they considered this a minor procedure, I felt very desperate to do what the Lord wanted me to do, and it was only after a lot of prayer, specific prophecies and the Lord's leading that I went ahead with the operation.
The doctor removed a fair-sized tumor, which upon examination turned out to be malignant. The cancer was at a stage that it was already "invasive," which means it was starting to spread. The Lord's hand had been with the sweet doctor who operated (it was provisioned) and he had removed all the cancer that was visible. The doctor recommended strongly that I have a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the womb), giving me warnings that if I didn't, the cancer would likely return and my life expectancy would be 20 months.
Whenever I prayed about it, the Lord didn't give me anything about going ahead with this hysterectomy. It wasn't that He said no, He just never gave me any indication to do it, and the impression I got was why should I go through all the pain and danger (because every operation has its dangers) just as a preventative measure? Over the months my faith has been tested a lot. Since having the cancer, I have never recovered the physical strength I had before and have had a number of low points, physically and spiritually, as I would get very discouraged and frustrated with my inability to live and work at the pace I wanted to. I'm not very brave, and "not feeling well" so much of the time has been a big battle.
I wanted to find a doctor who could give me some wise counsel, but being in the EE it was hard to find a suitable doctor. A couple of doctors I did see lectured me about needing the hysterectomy. Finally in the past couple of months the Lord raised up a doctor who is very concerned and also really knows what he is doing. When he first looked over my medical papers he freaked out, to put it mildly! He could hardly believe that the doctor who had operated on me before had let me out without doing the hysterectomy! As he put it himself later, "The operation you had would not cure you!" We witnessed to him of the Lord's healing power but he was still very distressed, feeling that I was being completely foolish in refusing the operation. He started describing the tests that would be needed to check me out.
When he finally examined me, to his surprise, he didn't find anything wrong! Every test came out negative! I am clear! He exclaimed, "It looks like you just might be very lucky!" Of course I know it's not luck but the Lord's miraculous healing touch! He acknowledged that "the Lord just might be doing it." Now I just need to return for check-ups every six months. Praise the Lord!
So though I am still battling with physical weakness and internal discomfort, the actual cancer is gone and the Lord has so lovingly kept me. It is just His loving touch! I have come to realize that being in a physically weaker state is accomplishing His purpose in other areas of my life and keeps me nestled in the place where He wants me. I'd appreciate your prayers, though, that I can yield to this and not get discouraged about it!
Thank You Jesus for the miracle! Glory to God, and many thanks to all those who have prayed with me through this battle! ILY!
From Anthony and Talitha, Belgium:
We wanted to share with you the marvelous miracle the Lord has wrought in little Timothy's life. (Timothy [3 mos.] was born with heart defects requiring open-heart surgery shortly after birth. He was also at high risk of brain damage due to water in his brain, and had a high level of sodium in his blood.) Timothy went to the hospital for another check-up recently, as he still had a leak in his heart on the last check-up and might have needed another operation if it had gotten worse. However, we were told that he is now in great health with no more medical needs and only has to go for a routine check-up in a year! Wow! Thank You Jesus!
We are so thankful for all your prayers as we know that was what pulled him through. God bless you--each one who faithfully interceded for him and us. Even the medical staff at the hospital knows this is an absolute miracle, because his case was quite complicated. Praise the Lord! He is in good health, is eating well, gaining weight, and looks beautiful!
Timothy has also been diagnosed as having Down's syndrome, although this was not evident at first. He is the sweetest little angel and is very alert and strong. We are told that he is developing remarkably well for a Down's syndrome baby--especially considering all he has been through in his little life. Praise God for His miracle-working power! Timothy has been a real testimony and witness to everyone of what the Lord can, and will, do for His children. We are also thankful for each of you, our precious brothers and sisters, who stood by us, and especially for those of you who sent beautiful words of encouragement and comfort from the Lord. It means more to us than we can say. God bless you all!
From Carmen, South America:
I'd like to thank everyone who prayed for my baby who was on the Prayer List (PL 27:287) a while back (he had a bad case of jaundice). Here is the testimony of the answer to those prayers.
I had a natural home delivery which was very beautiful, and in itself an answer to prayer! He's so good to us! From the first week, the baby turned yellow and developed a pretty bad case of jaundice. We had a doctor friend who became very concerned and recommended we get the baby a blood test as soon as possible. We had already sent in a prayer request, and the day after it was pubbed, I was changing the baby's diaper and his skin looked funny. It was white! (He had been dark yellow from head to toe.) I was so inspired! From one diaper change to the next, his skin had totally cleared up, and though it took several days longer for his eyes and face to clear up, the miracle was done! Thank You Jesus! It inspired and strengthened my faith and helped me sympathize with and pray desperately for all the precious parents who struggle with sick children! ILY! Thanks for your prayers!
From Peter, Aura and Gabriel, Philippines:
One of our catacombers, Aurora, after having a doctor's check-up, found that she had a goiter. Instead of taking the medicine, she asked the Home if we could pray for her, and decided to take a stand of faith and trust the Lord for her healing. At her next check up, the doctor was amazed to discover the goiter was gone!
From a Home in Thailand:
On our prayer day we made a detailed list of the needs of the Home, outreach and follow-up, and some worldwide requests. One of the prayer requests we had was for more clothes for those in the Home, as well as for use in our regular CTP ministries. Shortly afterwards, people began visiting the Home and donating clothing without us even asking. Some of them were people we had been trying to invite for a visit for a long time. When we took our specific requests before the Lord, He answered wonderfully--not only supplying the needed clothing, but also bringing over the sheep He knew needed to visit!
Signs in the Sky!
From Meekness, Europe:
The Lord's been doing many wonderful miracles toward my healing, thanks to everyone's prayers for me! When my request was sent out (PL 31:261), for a proper diagnosis, and relief from pain, due to tumors in my stomach and liver, I was suffering from fever, pain, frequent headaches, numb fingers, etc., and I was very weak. We had desperate prayer a few times. Each time we made that heavenly connection with the Lord in the spirit, I could feel strength being poured in. The Lord delivered me from this very weak stage, where I couldn't even straighten my body, and He's been so mercifully answering each of our prayers--the fever is gone, the headache is gone, my skin is turning back to a more normal color. I'm doing so much better in each area and feeling much stronger!
The other day while cooking dinner, I started feeling the pain and started feeling sick. I was also being attacked by fears and doubts, thinking, "Oh, well, I guess I do have cancer and by this time it's spreading all over my body and I'm going to die in a couple of months or so." I was miserable and felt so bad for having such little faith when the Lord has been showing me His healing power in so many ways. I had to go outside to dump the water from a pot, and as I stepped out the door, something supernatural happened.
I felt this very fresh air blowing, and as I breathed in, the pains in my body disappeared. When I looked up at the sky, there was a flash and the word "live" was written there in beautiful handwriting. Then the word "cancer" came up, in sort of crooked writing, but it all crumbled. I felt so much better as I came inside and was just fine the rest of the evening. What an encouragement!
The Fight of Faith!
From Crystal (of Paul), Thailand:
Eight-year-old Richard has had asthma off and on since he was very young. About a year and a half ago we moved to a seaside town, where his health improved and he was basically healed. Recently I was testifying to a Family visitor how well he was doing now. That very night he was hit with asthma. We knew it was an attack of the Enemy trying to snatch away his victory. We explained this to Richard, telling him to try to fight. What happened over the next hour was truly a miracle, as usually he would become quite distressed and upset when having an asthma attack.
We put on the "Sunbeams and Shadows" tape, and these songs seemed to be a springboard. He began singing, praising, praying, rebuking the Enemy and thanking the Lord for the victory. I could just feel the Enemy fleeing as Richard was so strong in the Spirit. Whether we sat with him or not, he continued non-stop. He began changing the words of little quote poems or songs to apply more: "1,2,3 the Devil is always after me. 4,5,6, he is always throwing sickness. 7,8,9, he misses every time. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I'm healed." He went on and on at the top of his voice until his breathing became easier and he was able to fall asleep. God bless Richard, he fought through the Enemy's lies and gained the victory! Thank You Jesus for our precious kids, the princes and princesses of the future.
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 you're having prayer time 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 can't 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
Children and their 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
Home/WS finances
Good Word/prayer time
Housing
Landlords/neighbors
Legal paperwork
Vehicles/drivers
Stability of local and national governments
Media teams
Vindication and final conclusion to any pending court battles
Lawyers/Academics
Media coverage/contacts
Against enemies' activities
Protection from persecution
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