PRAYER LIST 51   CM/FM    February 1998

Copyright 1998 by The Family

         "He restoreth my soul" (Psalms 23:3a).

         Please use this list along with PL 35, the latest long-term list. Thank you!
         For 14 years and up. Can be read with JETTs, but they shouldn't read it 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
Asia:
         1. Precious (6, of Chris and Lena) (PL 50:55): Had a healthy month, free of hypoglycemia symptoms.
         2. Marie (of Michael) (PL 50:7): She has undergone her third chemotherapy treatment (for cancer), and is doing considerably better.

PRAYER REQUESTS

* CRITICAL OR LIFE-AND-DEATH SITUATIONS
         3. Jesse (5, of Jason and Cathy), Europe: Soon to undergo a major heart operation. For the success of the operation and the Lord's anointing on the doctors.
         4. Marie (of Michael), Asia: Aggressive case of breast cancer; for healing, encouragement, faith and strength. Against side effects from chemotherapy.
         5. David (4, of Paul and Lily), Europe: Undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. For healing, faith, strength and courage to make it through this test and trial; that the radiation treatments won't do any damage to David's body; and that the Lord will keep him through it all.
         6. Sara (of David), Europe: For full recovery after an operation to remove cervical cancer. That the operation will be confirmed successful, and that no radiotherapy or chemotherapy follow-up will be needed. For healing of the "incurable" degenerative nerve disease that was brought on by the cancer.
         7. Jasmine (of James), Pacific: Diagnosed with Huntington's disease, a degenerative hereditary neurological disease that is generally terminal.
         8. Joy (of Paul), Europe: Cancer. Against the negative effects of the high radiation levels in the treatment she is receiving.
         9. Marina, Pacific: Continued healing of her cancerous tumor, and against any further occurrence of cancer.
         10. Praise (of David), North America: Cancer of the cervix. That by the next test she will be clear of all signs of cancer.
         11. Gideon, North America: Undergoing surgery to remove a potentially life-threatening abscess on his neck.
         12. Emmanuel B. Ball, North America: For the right side of his body, which has lost mobility and is in pain.

* ASIA
         13. India: Peace and stability for a city in which there is a Family Home and extensive Hindu-Muslim violence.
         14. Indonesia: That the nation's severe economic downturn and civil unrest will not negatively affect the Family's ability continue operating; against high monthly taxes on teaching visas.
         15. James Thai: Congenital heart defect.
         16. Arthur (3, of Joan): Healing from warts, which cover half of his body.
         17. Arthur (1 , of James and Charity): Undescended testicles.
         18. Melissa (17, of Benny and Lily): Eye allergy.

* NORTH AMERICA
         19. Gordon Melton: To find an English-language publisher for his recent book on the Family, "From the Children of God to the Family."
         20. Luz (of Moises): Against severe kidney troubles and pain in different parts of her body due to surgical material accidentally left inside of her by the doctors during her last birth.
         21. Joy Pioneer: Recovery from triple-bypass heart surgery; also on dialysis due to kidney failure.
         22. Carmen (of Rafael): Possible early stages of cancer.
         23. David (teen, of Penniel and Belen): Epilepsy.
         24. Angel David (baby, of Lirio): Serious internal infections.
         25. Charity (of Jonathan Phoenix): Possible gallbladder surgery.
         26. James (1, of Micaiah and Genty): Severe hearing impairment.
         27. Amy (of Mercy): Chronic ear problems.
         28. Paloma (of James): Pain and stiffness in her knee joints.
         29. Grandma Sarah: Recovering from a stroke.
         30. Charity: Successful operation on her thyroid gland.
         31. Melody Comfort: Lump in her breast.
         32. Judea (of John): Heart problems.
         33. Faith (of Tim): Constant pain in hand and forearm since childhood.

* SOUTH AMERICA
         34. Glory (of Jeremias): That her cancer will not return; against pain due to two operations.
         35. Rute (of Lucas): Healing of a possible cancerous lesion in her uterus.
         36. Kalita (of Obadias): That her kidney stones will dissolve naturally.
         37. Cristal (of Timoteo): Successful thyroid operation.
         38. Ana Ester (15, of Isaac and Promise): Ovarian tumor.
         39. Sara (of Juan): High blood pressure and thyroid problems.
         40. Jane (VS): That she can find a good doctor who can perform a delicate operation on her eyes.
         41. Esther Louver (PG): Kidney infection.

* EUROPE AND AFRICA
         42. For the protection of the Family in Spain in light of some negative media attacks on one of the local Homes.
         43. That the Family in Russia will be able to continue operating and witnessing despite tightening conditions resulting from the recent law restricting religious freedom.
         44. Kazakhstan: For the protection of the local Family in light of a new law prohibiting foreign missionary work in the country.
         45. Michael By-Grace: For victory in a custody battle with his ex-wife, who left him and the children (and the Family) several years ago, and is now taking him to court to try to get the kids. His ex-wife is very anti-Family and is leveling false accusations against Michael and the Family. (Michael suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and is in a wheelchair, God bless him.)
         46. Africa: That a solution can be found to keep the local Homes supplied with the outreach tools they need, or that they will be able to produce them locally.
         47. That the Lord will lead and guide the Family in Ukraine, where we have opportunities for participation in national "family values" projects.
         48. For several upcoming university seminars on the Family given by Gideon and Rachel.
         49. Josh (baby, of Angela and James): Born premature at 28 weeks, with an infection. Pray for the fluid in his lungs to clear and the blood on his brain to drain away.
         50. Maria (14, of Abner and Rosie): For her lymph system to start working and drain the accumulation of liquid in her face.
         51. Susan: For her right kidney (malformed from birth) to be strengthened and to work properly.
         52. Laura: Ulcerous colitis.
         53. Luke (10, of Nehemiah and Meekness): Pressure on his brain caused by a buildup of fluids on his brain and in his spine.
         54. Joan (of Martin): Growth on skin over her collarbone.
         55. Faithy: Epilepsy.
         56. Esther: For successful treatment of kidney stones.

* PACIFIC
         57. For an upcoming interview with Sun Television to be a powerful and positive testimony.
         58. Phoebe (who is working on an autobiography): That the Lord will raise up the right publisher; for victory in a legal situation.
         59. For the hearings in the civil suit against social services in Australia, which began at the end of January. That our lawyers will be anointed, and that the Lord will confound the Crown's (government's) defense.
         60. China: Protection for Family members from the Hong Kong "bird flu" epidemic.
         61. Jeannie: Kidney problems.
         62. Mark: Multiple sclerosis.
         63. Jerry; Jonny (l3): Healing of their wrists after a motorbike accident last month.
         64. Jonny (13): Recovery from an operation to remove a cyst on his shoulder.
         65. Jonathan: Epilepsy.
         66. Tirzah: Pain in her womb due to a miscarriage.
         67. Joan: Heart pains.
         68. Richard: Broken arm.
         69. John: Recurring hole in his intestinal tract.
         70. Claire (of Mary): Curvature of the spine.
         71. Greek Paul: Serious kidney infection.

NOTICES AND TESTIMONIES OF ANSWERED PRAYERS

Seeing each other through new eyes
From Renee (SGA), India:
         Marie (see prayer request # 4) has been an extremely faithful childcare worker over the years and has carried a big load in the Home. Last month we found that she has a serious case of breast cancer. This came as a real shock to us adults in the Home, and made us stop and do some serious soul searching. We've been a team together for so long that we often see each other from a critical viewpoint, thinking that we know each other so well. So when we stopped recently to pray and hear from the Lord about Marie's sickness, He gave us some very touching and convicting counsel on the need to see each other as He does --with eyes of love and appreciation.

Prayer changes things
From Joan, Vietnam:
         I want to thank everyone for praying for me (see Prayer List 48:38). When preparing to come to Vietnam, I discovered a lump in my left breast. I prayed against fear and worry, as I was aware that it could be cancer. When I got it checked by my gynecologist, I was surprised at her sudden panic. She immediately took me to a specialist in the same hospital, who also agreed that I should have the lump removed immediately. She recommended surgery, since I was to leave for Vietnam within a few weeks. When I prayed about it, the Lord gave me peace that I should not fear, that I should have the operation and then continue my preparations. I made a decision that even if it was cancer, I was not going to turn aside from going to this very needy field. The operation went well, and was free of charge because we had done CTP ministering at this hospital for a couple of years. PG!
         Later, when I felt a similar sensation and lumps in the other breast, I decided to ask our worldwide Family to pray for me. Thank God! Since then the lumps and sensitivity have completely gone! Thank you so much for your prayers!

SUMMARY OF THE LONG-TERM LIST
         Following is a brief summary of the main topics covered in the last long-term list (PL 35). We hope this can come in handy to jog your memory when praying for these topics. This is not meant as a substitute for PL 35, so please try to refer to PL 35 for the specifics whenever possible.
         * Mama and Peter and their staff
         * Family Leadership, CROs, VSs
         * Pregnant mothers/newborns
         * Childcare teachers/shepherds
         * Children and their shepherding/education
         * Teens/JETTs
         * General good health of all Family members
         * WS pubs production
         * Video/audio productions
         * Witnessing/follow-up
         * Friends/supporters
         * Young people's witnessing ministry
         * Special outreach ministries
         * Mail ministries
         * Home teamworks
         * Home/WS finances
         * Good Word/prayer and praise time
         * Housing
         * Landlords/neighbors
         * Legal paperwork
         * Vehicles/drivers
         * Stability of local and national governments
         * Media teams
         * Lawyers/academics
         * Media coverage/contacts
         * Protection from persecution

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