PRAYER LIST 52
CM/FM
April 1998
Copyright 1998 by The Family
"And ye shall find rest unto your souls" (Matthew 11:29b).
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. Marie (of Michael) (PL 51:4): "[Thanks] for sending prophecies and praying for me. I am feeling better. I'm on my second round of chemotherapy, and by God's grace will have few side effects. Jesus has done lots of miracles! My mysectomy went well, and I'm recuperating well. Everyone is saying how well I look. TYJ!"
North America:
2. Praise (of David) (PL 51:10): (From David:) "GBY! We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your prayers for Praise, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Her last test showed that there are no more traces of cancer in her cervix, and that she will no longer need a hysterectomy! TTL! This is a great big load off our minds and hearts. We'd like to personally thank Mama for the timely publishing of 'The How-to's of Healing' (GN 759), which gave us the faith to trust the Lord for this situation! A heartfelt thank-you to our precious loved ones who have sent us prophecies with encouraging words of comfort and love, and the Lord's promises to heal Praise. What a beautiful Family! We love you so much!"
South America:
3. Maria Clara (PL 49:36): Handicapped. "[She] is doing very well, and is healthy; her legs are doing very well too."
4. Ester Louvor (PL 50:34): "The baby was born strong and healthy, and the Lord supplied all of my needs."
5. Mariana (16, of Pedro and Maria WW) (PL 50:30): "The Lord supplied some expensive treatment for her rheumatic fever and we are already seeing the results, as she is recovering quickly."
Europe and Africa:
6. Media Desk, EURCRO: "Thank you for your prayers for the situation in Spain. The Lord is continuing to anoint those involved in this battle, and the message is going out! Some local newspapers printed parts of our press release, and we've also received fair coverage in some major newspapers. TYJ!
"The team in the Reunion Islands received official government permission to home school their children. After our children passed local school tests with flying colors, the officials commented that they were impressed by how well they are doing, being well above the average scholastically."
7. Michael By Grace's custody case (PL 51:54): (Michael) "The children are still with me; what a big miracle. Considering the overall situation, it is all a miracle of God and His mighty doing! I am also convinced that the many, many prayers of my brothers and sisters in the Family have helped to bring this about, and you all deserve my gratitude! Thank you, all of you out there in 'Prayer-land'! It's beautiful to have brothers and sisters such as you! I know you all will continue to support me via the prayer hotline until everything with the children is settled!"
8. Melissa (9, of Michael and Michelle) (PL 50:4): "During the past two months, the medicine Melissa has been taking for aplastic anemia has been gradually reduced and has now been stopped."
PRAYER REQUESTS
CRITICAL OR LIFE-AND-DEATH SITUATIONS
9. Gabe (19, of Peter and Sarah), Europe: Fell 30 meters while mountain climbing, sustaining multiple injuries to his face and skull and is presently in a coma. Pray for the swelling in his brain to go down, for his blood pressure to come down, for his brain and eyes not to be damaged, and for him to come out of the coma; for finances toward the intensive care that Gabe's injuries require; for Angelo and Sara's encouragement, and for Gabe's eight brothers and sisters.
10. Marina, Pacific: Recently Marina suffered a strong pain in her stomach and became extremely weak. When she went for a check-up, she found out that her intestines were not working at all. She was immediately hospitalized and put on an IV drip. Please pray for her intestines to begin working properly.
11. 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.
12. David (4, of Paul and Lily), Europe: Undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. That the radiation treatments won't do his body any damage.
13. Sara (of David), Europe: For full recovery after an operation to remove cervical cancer. Healing of the "incurable" degenerative nerve disease that was brought on by the cancer.
14. Jasmine (of James), Pacific: Diagnosed with Huntington's disease, a degenerative hereditary neurological disease that is generally terminal.
15. Joy (of Paul), Europe: Cancer. Against negative effects from the high radiation levels in the treatment she is receiving.
16. Gideon, North America: Undergoing surgery to remove a potentially life-threatening abscess on his neck.
17. Emmanuel B. Ball, North America: For the right side of his body, which has lost mobility and is in pain.
18. Josiah, North America: Heart problem that requires surgery.
19. James (FM): Continued strength in his battle against AIDS and for the Lord's encouragement.
ASIA
20. India: Peace and stability after recent elections.
21. Pakistan: Political and civil stability.
22. Nepal: Production of local language tools; for translators, funding and printing.
23. Vietnam: Personnel to help with production of local language tools.
24. Jewel: Cervical inflammation.
25. Rose (of John Dutch): Advanced stage of pre-cancerous cells in her cervix.
26. Joshua (2-, of Jenny): Beginning stages of tuberculosis.
27. Charity (of David): Chronic appendicitis due to a lesion on her uterus.
28. Jenny: Serious periodontal problems.
29. Tim (9, of Mary): Recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome (a disease similar to polio).
30. Jennifer (7 months, of Casper and Leah): Allergies from dust and air pollution, causing continual bronchial and asthmatic conditions.
31. Stephen: Broken leg.
32. Joan Swedish: Heart pains.
NORTH AMERICA
33. Baby Angelito: Heart problems.
34. Mercy Tender: Large lump in her back.
35. Margarita: Recovery after having her third Caesarian.
36. Katie (YA): Diabetes.
37. Dave Fix-it: Severe back pains.
38. Michael John (YA, former member): Mental problems due to heavy use of illicit drugs after leaving the Family.
SOUTH AMERICA
39. David (9, of Gabriel and Ana): After undergoing emergency surgery to remove a ruptured appendix, David went into a coma for three days. He was released from the hospital on March 19th, after six days in intensive care and four days in the recuperating room. David has been home for several weeks now, and continues to recuperate slowly, though in much pain. Thank the Lord his brain is working well and he has not lost his memory, despite the fact that he has to have things repeated to him several times, something the doctors have said is normal after being in a coma for so long. Please pray for David to regain his appetite and his normal weight, for his memory to continue to function properly, and against pain and any complications.
44. Ana Katrina: Lesions on her liver.
41. Oliver (9, of Felipe and Victoria): To regain his hearing without an operation.
42. Rute (of Lucas): Possible cancerous lesion in her uterus.
43. Adriana: Heart palpitations.
44. Celeste: Fractured nose.
45. Santiago (of Joana): Scoliosis.
46. Nina: Successful outcome of an upcoming operation, and that it will remove any trace of cancer.
47. Talita Kummi: Overproduction of male hormones, and a uterine disorder.
EUROPE AND AFRICA
48. Continued protection and wisdom for the team in Tenerife as the authorities' investigation into the Family continues.
49. Against a possible international investigation of the Family by INTERPOL (see "INTERPOL" prophecy in Grapevine #38).
50. Michael By Grace's custody case: (See answered prayer #8.) Positive outcome of the case, and that his children will continue to be allowed to remain with him.
51. For the success of our campaign for religious tolerance in the Ukraine, and that we can have a positive influence on the country's decisions regarding religious groups.
52. Protection of the Family and Homes in the CIS with the new NRM laws that are being implemented; for good visas and invitations.
53. Protection and leading for our Family in Kazakhstan in light of a law which prohibits missionary work by unregistered foreigners.
54. Melissa (9, of Michael and Michelle): (See answered prayer #9.) For significant improvement without medication, so there will be no need of a bone marrow transplant.
55. Sam (of David and Paloma): Recovery from an emergency operation due to his appendix rupturing.
56. Simone (of Nehemiah and Crystal): Meningitis.
57. Bruny Happy: Recovery from an operation on her back.
58. Mercy: That the stones in her gall bladder will dissolve.
59. Tinashe (newborn, of Claire): Born seven weeks premature; that she will nurse well and gain weight.
60. Jennie (YA): Heart attacks.
61. Joan: Upcoming hip operation.
62. Helen (13, of Willing and Rejoice): Unknown condition which causes her to momentarily lose consciousness.
63. Joan: Inflammation of the ovaries.
64. Spring: Against arthritis and a fingernail fungus.
PACIFIC
65. Sydney civil suits: For our lawyers' wisdom; that the issues of liability and damages will be separate, as once liability is established then it will just be a matter of determining how much damage was done.
66. JAS: Equipment upgrades.
67. HCS: Solid visas for foreigners.
68. Translating of the Treasure Attic songs into Japanese.
69. Warren: For victory in a situation with ex-mate, Donna, who poses a threat to Warren, his children and the Family, and against any involvement by the ACM.
70. Precious (6, Chris and Lena) (PL 50:55): Metabolic disorder. That her appetite will improve.
71. Mark: Against symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
72. Claire (14, of Mary): Scoliosis.
73. Kathleen: Deteriorating vertebras in her lower back.
74. Crystal Lily: Tumor.
75. Joy: Chest problems and a sore spot in her breast.
76. Micah: Heart pains.
77. Tabitha: Recovery from a delivery in which one of her fallopian tubes was removed.
78. Isaac (5, of Gideon and Tamar): Trouble running properly.
79. Gideon (of Joan): Lung problems.
80. Timmy (6, of Michael and Ruth): Serious infection near his elbow.
NOTICES AND TESTIMONIES OF ANSWERED PRAYERS
What a Family, what a Savior!
From Merry, Japan:
Several weeks ago, after having the flu and a cold, the nerves on one side of my face stopped working properly. My left eye stayed open and would hardly blink; my cheek and the left side of my mouth wouldn't move. We prayed and went for a check-up, but there was nothing to do but wait and hope it would go away. We asked for united prayer at a national meeting and on the same day my face began to get better! After three or four more days, I was totally whole. I wanted to thank everyone who prayed for me and phoned me out of concern. What a Family! What a Savior!
What the doctor would have prescribed
From Noe, Joy and Patricia, China:
Baby Ethan was healed from a viral skin infection that he had had on his face for nearly a month. It was very interesting to see how the Lord answered our prayers for his healing. We had taken him with us on a road trip by public transportation. Because we couldn't find suitable food, he mostly nursed and drank a lot of water. It reminded us of the story in the Good Thots (GT2 "Trials & Triumphs," 373) about the missionary woman who was sick, and had to eat oatmeal and milk for a time because her money didn't come in, and later found out that this was just what the doctor would have prescribed! By the second day of our road trip, Ethan's face was totally clear.
A breath of fresh air
From Maria Swiss, Middle East:
Several years ago, after being on the Prayer List, I was healed from asthma and it never came back until recently. Here's something very interesting the Lord said through prophecy while praying about my affliction:
(Jesus speaking:) I have sent this affliction into your life not to punish you, nor to discomfort you. But I have done it in My love that knows no boundaries, that reaches from the lowest depths right up to the highest mountain. This is not an affliction, it is a gift. You say, 'A gift?' When you cannot sleep at night, you can take that time to commune with Me and thereby find the rest you seek. Just as I have given King Peter a thorn in the flesh, and in so doing have broken his heart for others, so have I restrained your breathing so that you too may have feelings for those who long for a breath of fresh air--the fresh air of My Words of life that will invigorate them with My hope! I give you these analogies in the flesh to manifest the need for those not yet in My fold to come into My all-encompassing arms. Pray for My sheep that are gasping for a breath of fresh air. (End of message from Jesus.)
Copyright (c) 1998 by The Family