Are You Praying for Someone?
“He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor.” Isaiah 59:16 NKJV
“The Spirit himself makes intercession for us…” Romans 8:26 NKJV
“I will pour out…the Spirit of grace and supplication…” Zechariah 12:10 NKJV
In the early ’70s, my family moved to California from Kuala Lumpur. My oldest sister was in her first year of college. I was an idealistic 14-year-old, enamored by the romantic notions of the hippy movement.
One night, I tagged along with my two sisters to what we thought was a concert in the student lounge. Before the music began, we sat on the lawn of the campus, getting high. Three people walked over to our little huddle and began to talk to us about God. Something strange and unfamiliar stirred in my heart for the first time.
We wandered into the lounge, listened to some rock band play, and heard a testimony followed by a simple gospel message. I alone stood up to pray, heart pounding, so self-conscious among the seated college crowd.
That was the night I gave my life to Christ. Some 40 years later, I’m writing this in gratitude to that someone who prayed.
Someone had a burden for students.
Someone booked the lounge that night.
Someone invited a preacher and musicians to whom I could relate.
Someone put up posters and invited kids like me to come.
Someone cared about four girls sitting on the college lawn getting high.
Someone spoke simply and clearly enough for a 14-year-old to get it!
Someone sat with me after the concert to follow up after I prayed the sinner’s prayer.
I was given a small gospel of John that someone else had paid for.
And three days later, someone wrote a letter and made a phone call, inviting me to go to church that week.
My life was changed…forever.
Every facet of that evening was an important link in the chain of events that transformed my life and, later on, the lives of my sisters, my brother, and our family.
This is the first time in 40 years that I have wondered, who was it that prayed for me? Someone. Now I feel the Holy Spirit asking me, whom are you praying for? Is it a loved one, a friend, a neighbor?
Just think what God would do if more of us prayed, and invited, and brought someone to hear to gospel.
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Mary | August 26, 2011
I could use a prayer for me today. Thanks.
Chuck | August 26, 2011
I will pray for you.
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Virginia | August 26, 2011
Praying for daughter, 45 yrs old. after 17 years of marriage and two beautiful children, decided she is gay. Daily prayers go up for her to return to God. Watched her walk with God for years, saw the fruit she bore. She is in God's hands and my heart and my prayers.
Tracy | August 26, 2011
Virginia my heart breaks for you and I will remember you and your daughter in my prayers.
My son struggles with same sex issues. May God strengthen you and trust Him...remember Wis word never returns void, it will accomplish what it was sent for.
Cynthia | August 26, 2011
Virginia, I am praying for you and your daughter... and Tracy, I will pray for you and your son! I, too, have a gay-identified child. My daughter is 20 years old. She told me about 4 months ago. I am praying for her constantly and have faith that God is pursuing her. He loves our children even more than we do! Never give up! You may find some help through Exodus International, which may be able to lead you to a local ministry. My husband and I are attending a family support group... and it is so encouraging to meet with someone once a month who knows what we are going through... and to know that we are all lifting each other and our children up in prayer. God bless you both!
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Amy | August 26, 2011
Very encouaging! I will pray for someone right now, Thank you!
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Teresa | August 26, 2011
I am in fact praying for someone, and I hope that everyone reading this comment will pray with me as well.
I have a 3 month old nephew, who was shaken last night by his father. He is now in the hospital with a fractured skull. Please lift baby Jayden and his family up in prayer.
Dee | August 26, 2011
I am and will pray for baby Jayden and his family. May you trust him to God's perfect care.
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Ken | August 26, 2011
You know, what strikes me about this story is that someone wrote and called to get you to church. I have a similar story but I was evangelized by some of the roving Christians of that era. The relevent matter is that after prayer and a change of heart I had no one to gather with and after a few weeks alone I just fell back and it was a long while till I found my way. We are to make disciples and that involves discipling; I often wonder about all those decisions for Christ that some seem to be boasting of.
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Rhonda | August 26, 2011
I was praying this morning for my father who is 90, my sister and others I work with. Thank you, It is encouraging to hear this. I often wonder too who was praying for me. I know this is where it starts in prayer, I am asking for God to give me a voice, his voice. I need that.
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Amy | August 26, 2011
I need some help praying for the man that shot a gun at my husband, me, and our 6 babies in our minivan. He hit my husband in the mouth and we have been dealing with a lot of anger toward this individual. He was not arrested and has not been taken to grand jury yet. I know that the Heavenly Father wants us to pray for our enemies and to love everyone. I know that I should pray for this man but I have the want for the worst for him. I guess that is our human nature to want revenge but I want to be better than that and I pray for my husband to be able to forgive him and I pray for my kids to forget the memory of their daddy being shot because they saw it all. I pray for the man to find the Heavenly Father and for God's will to be done always. I do need help forgiving this man and so does my husband. Please pray for us so we may release this anger from our hearts. I catch myself all the time stopping myself from thinking bad thoughts toward this man.
Dee | August 26, 2011
I am praying for you all. It IS so hard to walk in trusting God when people have reached out to actually harm us. I applaud your desire to obey God and allow Him to deal with that man's sin and I agree with your desire to forgive and pray for this man, a known enemy - but he is really God's enemy and so were we all, just moments before we believed and accepted Christ Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Keep praying this way & I for one am joining you. Peace, I pray for God's comforting peace for you all.
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Sherri | August 26, 2011
Dear Cathe - Thank you for sharing your testimony. My heart has been burdened for some close loved ones in my life. For my children who have accepted the Lord into their hearts, however their lifestyle at this time is not what it should be. Also for their roommate David who has terminal cancer and is going through many challenges of chemotherapy and severe pain, praying that the Lord will make himself so real in David's life and that David will feel His presence. Then there is Crystal who has been living with me and my husband with two small children. Her life was saved two weeks ago from a horrible accident and she has no where else to go but up. Praying for her salvation and freedom from her addictions. She called me last night and said that she was going to church. Prayerfully she will keep her eyes on the Lord through her days ahead, and my prayer for myself that the Lord will help me "Believe" that anything is possible through Him. Thank you for caring!
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Susan | August 26, 2011
This emailing is amazing Cathe. I was busy texting some lady friends asking for prayer for my husband who has a job interview at 11 a.m. this morning. I looked up onto my computer screen and here is your email just coming thru, asking Are You Praying for Someone? Praise GOD. YES, and so are my ladies friends. My husband has not worked in a couple of years. We are praying for this job and the income. Thank you Cathe for caring enough to ask the question.....Are You Praying for Someone.
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Elizabeth | August 26, 2011
Yes, I pray for families, congregation, nation. God Bless
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Lupe | August 26, 2011
Pray for my daughter Rebecka who is in the world being a free spirit and using drugs. Also my son's Micheal in graudate school and older son Johnny and wife Megan who is a Wiccan. Prayers for salavations..Prayers for fellow workers non-believers and one girl who is a lesbian with a small child and my boss Lorainne.
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Denise | August 26, 2011
Cathe, Thank you for the boldness to share your story. I often wondered that same question, who prayed? It has been part of my testimony, when I try to encourage others to pray, that I know someone prayed for me because I was walking down the wrong road.
Before I was tithing it never entered my mind who paid for the bibles or who paid the costs that incur to reach out to the lost, whether it is through an outside concert or a street fair or whatever it is.
Your story touched my soul and reminded me that what I do matters (praying, and tithing). Sometimes I feel like I should be doing more, but right now this is what the Lord Jesus is calling me to do. Sincerely Denise
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Leroy | August 26, 2011
Praying for my family....wanting them to come to the Lord....also that they would influence my grandkids to seek the Lord...
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Cynthia | August 26, 2011
That God will comfort my heart & soul while I go thru the struggle with the separation from my parents regarding the terrible dispute that involved my family. That God will have His hand on my children:Olivia & Matthew to give them comfort in there hearts & mind & receive the knowledge of God. Pray for my husband Augie to gve him comfort also with this situation. That God will cover my mind & heart with His love & strength and all His knowledge and to keep away the evil spirits that put thoughts in my mind of regret. Please keep us in your prayers.
with much love
Gods children
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Christine | August 26, 2011
This could not have come at a better time. Today I was on my knees asking GOD why? Have I not prayed right? Have I not shown you that I am your lamb? Have I not been refined enough? Lord I owe everything to you, where do I turn, who will assist me, have you not heard me or you have and I cannot hear your answer, have you not caught all my tears in your bottle? My life was changed at a Harvest Crusade in Anaheim 5 years ago. I gave myself to the Lord! Was in a great faith based church and then was foreclosed and forced from my home, on social security disability waiting for payment due to Cancer treatments. I packed all my belongs into storage and drove to Illinois with my two children, four dogs and three cats. By the Lord alone my car made it to four hours outside my families home town. Since moving to Illinois, I feel I am not as close to my Savior as I should be. My family is heavily Catholic faith based and feel I have turned from Him. I ask that you pray/intercede for my family. Please!
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Rebecca | August 26, 2011
That was very good and puts things in perspective of what we are doing to help Christ's kingdom. Thanks for sharing that.
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Kim | August 26, 2011
I had a woman that I worked with praying for me when I was
20 years old. It took 3 years before I came to the saving knowledge of Jesus at the age of 23. Now it has been 30 years, how time flies.
Thank you Our Lord and Savior
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Rebecca | August 26, 2011
"Thank you so much, for your encouragement." Your e-mail was God sent. It's just what I needed to hear. My 20 year old son Justin, chooses to live in the drugs and ways of the world right now. He came forward last year @ Harvest to rededicate his life, and was on fire only for a while. He's backsliding now. I am praying for him daily.
Please pray for him and our family. We are all praying for him.
Thank you so much! We attend Harvest and listen to Pastor Greg's morning program on the way to school. You both have been a real blessing to us. More than you know.
God Bless,
Rebecca
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Kathryn | August 26, 2011
If it weren't for family and friends praying for me, I would have never found the Lord and changed my ways. Now I pray for people I don't know and ask God to touch their hearts and have someone find them and lead them to the Lord. Drugs are no way of life.
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Kathi | August 26, 2011
Thank you Cathe for your beautiful reminder and your testimony.
I have been praying for so many family, co-workers and friends and sometimes I wonder. Your testimony encourages me to keep praying and lifts my spirit. I KNOW God hears me and is working....even if I don't see it.
God Bless you and hugs to you.
Your sister in Jesus,
Kathi :-)
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Brenda | August 26, 2011
God always has the prefect timing.... Please pray for my husband Rick who I have known for over 38 years, more than half my life and have been married to for the last 28 years.... We are starting to go through a divorce, which I never thought I would ever be doing in this stage of our married life. I always thought we would grow old together to share a legacy with our grandchildren, daughters and their godly soulmates. Please pray that Rick starts walking God's path again and realizes that the worldly life is not the path he wants to continue down. May God bring back to us the godly man I married and to his daughters, the "Knight in Shining Armor." We truly miss the life God gave us once upon a time..... Thank you for being obedient to God's calling and may He bless you with abundance for all you do for others.
Fondly,
Brenda
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Angie | August 26, 2011
Hi Cathe, It seems lately things are happening w/people from the last forty years...just a few months ago a male person I used to know when I was 14 or 15 and he was 16 at the time..we were just friends..has renetered my life...he had gotton married..was married for 38yrs...his wife died 2 and 1/2 yrs. ago
and now he has contacted me...he doesn't know the Lord..but has gone to a grief share class...we get along ok but just as friends...he is still very much grieving..and needs more time...but because of his not knowing the Lord and him needing more time..is why we are just friends...I feel that God has let our paths cross for me to tell this friend about Jesus...only at this point he is angry and confused about many "God" things..but being not in touch w/him for forty years...that's a long time..
Do you think that God would put him back in my life as a friend to be able to walk him through this much needed greving time he is needing?
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Leigh | August 26, 2011
Thanks for being so real with your story. I am praying for my daughter, who just began her first year of college, and hoping there are many others praying for her too. I pray for her to have an encounter that connects her heart to God, so that she will know she is never alone!
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Joann | August 26, 2011
Beautifully written. Can't wait to let my 14 year old daughter read this. Thanks.
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Debbie | August 26, 2011
You have no idea how this email that I just found in my in-box was confirmation for me to KEEP PRAYING for other couples that we are friends with that are going through what we did. One year ago my husband and I where separating just shy of 1 month of our 14th anniversary. We have two children 13 and 9 who are wonderful, a girl and a boy. Neighbors of ours who we hardly ever talk to seven years younger had been praying for us. We never talked to them because they were "bible thumpers". Last Sept. my husband moved out and we had just one court date left before our divorce was final. Sara my neighbor came over and said she sensed something was wrong and didn't want to be nosey, but wanted to pray with me. What do you say to that? Of course I said yes and felt very awkward. They had been praying for our neighbordhood for the last ten years. They brought me to know Jesus Christ, our new church, which I then shared with my children and my husband. We stopped the divorce and will be celebrating our 15th anniversary on 9/28/11.
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Debbie | August 26, 2011
Thank you for all you and your husband do. His sermons on the radio and internet have been very instrumental in helping to understand my journey through my Bible and my new life. Praise God for answering the prayers of all those that had been praying for me and my family when they found out we were getting a divorce. We have a new life in Jesus Christ and He is using my husband and I to help the couples that we know. We say a lot of prayers and sometimes you think, "Oh they would never come to the Lord for advice." But he is answering our prayers and working on them. Thanks again, Deb
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Machelle | August 26, 2011
Thank you for so clearly explaining how God used so many Christians. God bless you. Machelle
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Yin | August 26, 2011
Dear Cathe,
Your words touched me.
I need to pray every day and as often as I can.
Dear Father, thanks for giving me everything in my life, my job, my family and my wonderful church. Thanks for helping me while I am going through all the difficulties in my life, physcially and emotionally.
I would like to pray for my 16 year old son. I pray the LORD will help him to open his eyes and find his way in his life and finds meaning for his being so he won't consume himself with endless video game and computer addictions Make him more productive for YOUR name.
I pray for my husband who is not yet a believer. That he will open his heart to God.
I pray for my precious 10 year old daughter for her strong belief and may God continue to guide her and make her life even more meaningful for her pre-teen years.
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Peggy | August 26, 2011
Thanks for that message. I needed to hear that for everyday someone needs prayer. Could be a death in the family, an injury or sickness, money troubles, relationships, prisoners so many to count. God knows our hearts, pray for the masses to accept God and stop all the negative behavior.
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Sharon | August 26, 2011
At 13 I was invited to a church revival meeting by a friend. It was there I accepted Jesus as my Savior. That was over 60 years ago. Now I speak, sharing my testimony with ladies so they might be blessed by His message! I continue to pray for all who attend, asking the Holy Spirit to water the 'seeds of the Gospel' so they may root deeply in the hearts of all who hear.
When we arrive in heaven, we will meet those who have prayed for us. What a glorious time this will be!
Sharon
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Elizabeth | August 26, 2011
Dear Cathe; I am truly moved by your brief story above. I am struggling in my life--I listen to your husband on my way to work everyday between 7-7:20 am everyday on 103.1. I have gone to your church (our church) from time to time. I just felt the need to respond to what I read above. I am trying to maintain my composure, but I'm feeling so.......I'm not sure what it is. Thank you for your story...I have followed you and Pastor Greg for several years now. I know whatever it is I am feeling, I will overcome. You and all you have been through over the years give me courage and strength. May God continue to bless you and Pastor Greg and all the wonderful work that you both do.
Elizabeth
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Colleen | August 26, 2011
I have been "re-saved" over a year now & in recovery from alcohol & cocaine for 19 years. I DO BELIEVE it was totally by God's grace--that I put down the drink & have NEVER had another desire since. Of course, I work a pretty intense 12 step program which opened my heart back up to God, too! I knew I had "cross-over" addictions, people-pleasing, workalcoholism, eating disorders, spending, co-addiction in love & sex. I left an unhealthy relationship over 3 years ago (never married/no children). I pray for that man & HIS torturous childhood & son & even his new "lady"--who's recently reached out to me for help. I just asked them both--did they want to keep suffering or do they want freedom? To each pray about it. And, boy, Cathe, your message was PERFECTLY TIMED!! God makes no mistakes. I'm praying for them & especially that boy (who is like a son to me--even though he's nearly 13 & taller by 6 inches!!). I pray they get it sooner than later. Thank you!
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Gina | August 26, 2011
WOW!!! That was amazing...never thought about it like that. As a pastor's wife, and Youth leader, this opens a much wider vision for outreach. We continue to pray for our city every week at our prayer services, but it is also important to act. Thank you for sharing, great testimony!
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Dyanne | August 26, 2011
Cathe, thank you this touched my heart and I tasted the value of the things I am involved with. Some people will spit on and tear down the invites, but the fruit is before me. God bless you more, so much more to come. "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good"
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Linda | August 26, 2011
WOW!. My little girl was 7 when she shared the Gospel with me. I was addicted to cocaine at the time. I accepted Jesus as my personal Savior and He instantly healed me from that addiction. That was 27 years ago. I am so thankful for the college students that prayed and reached out to the children in our neighborhood and spent their winter break ministering to them.
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Colleen | August 26, 2011
Thank you.
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Jeannie | August 26, 2011
I am praying for several someones and am very discouraged; thanks, I needed this :)
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Nancy | August 26, 2011
As I go forward with my cancer treatments (finished 6 months of chemo), had my right breast removed 2 weeks ago, and proceed to radiation treatments, I have a lot to be thankful for. I have two wonderful sons with lovely wives, 4 grandchildren and amazing friends. I thank God every day for His support. God has been with me all of my life. I was adopted at age 3, met a good man at 21 and when I finished college, married him and moved to Canada. We had 3 beautiful sons. In 1991, our middle son died after a valiant battle with kidney disease and other complications. In 1993, my husband died of Alzheimer's, and in 1995 my mother died. It was a long painful journey, but I always knew that God was near. I am not a church goer, but I am a believer and I am close to God in nature, animals, family and friends. God is my greatest support system. Love, Nancy
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Diane | August 26, 2011
Through God I have been delivered from a 20 year drug and alcohol addiction...I know people were praying for me who did not even know me. I have peace today. Thank you for reminding me that through prayer others who are struggling can be delivered as well....in the Name Of Jesus.
Brenda | August 26, 2011
Diane, God bless you. I am praying for a husband and father who struggle with alcohol. One day at a time I see God changing me through this and praying for Him to give me the wisdom I need to be what my husband needs according to His will.
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Jackie | August 26, 2011
Thanks so much!! I read this just by chance and it was no chance at all!! It was just the reminder I needed to remember how critical it is to put outreach first and GOD will do the rest!! I can't wait to pray for all those He continues to call into His Kingdom!
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Pat | August 26, 2011
Praying for granddaughter's friend's salvation. Praying for my granddaughter to trust God' will in her life. Praying for my grandson to trust God's will in his life. Praying for my son, for salvation & God's leading as a father and husband. Praying for my daughter-in-law for God's leading as a mother & wife. For myself for faith in God's will for my life as a new widow.
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Sharon | August 26, 2011
I am praying for my 24 year old nephew. He thinks he is bi-sexual and has done a lot of experimenting. He lives in another state but has been here visiting. I put him on the plane an hour ago. He went to Harvest at Angel Stadium and made no move to go forward. He heard Greg, Pedro Garcia, James McDonald and last night Levi Lusko and made no move to go forward, but he kept coming back so I know there is hope. I pray that he gets out of his own way and lets the Holy Spirit guide him. He thinks "being good" will get him into Heaven - no matter what the Bible says.
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Veronica | August 26, 2011
Lord, I thank you for Cathe's note to us all. I pray for her and her family as they continue to spread your love and grace to those across the world. I thank you for the Laurie family. They hold a special place in my heart!
Continue to carry them through this day, for it is all we may have. Father, I thank you for the women who have shared here before my comment. I pray for each of them, for Mary today who needs special prayers from us. Be with her as she goes through the rest of the day. I pray for Virginia, thank you for her honesty. I lift her daughter up to you Lord. You are big enough to handle this in her family. I pray that her daughter would feel the truth and conviction that she should being a Christian woman, Lord draw her back to you in a powerful way.
I also pray for Amy, her heart to pray for someone. Thank you for her Lord. I pray for Teresa's nephew Jayden. Lord you are the mighty El Roi~ the God who sees. I know that you have a special plan for this boy.
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April | August 26, 2011
I am praying for my neices and nephew and some of their friends. I took them to the Anaheim Harvest crusade and I plan on taking them to the Los Angeles crusade as well. I also pray for my co-workers, saved and not saved. I pray that they will all become strong in faith and that the unsaved will come to Christ and salvation! I also pray for you and your family often. Brittany and the girls are always on my heart!! I pray for them often, for peace and joy and love all around them!! I know it is!! Love and Blessings!!!
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Dawna | August 26, 2011
Virginia, my cousin three years ago decided she was gay, got married, and brought her 14 year old daughter into the midst of it all. The affects are evident. Keep praying for your daughter and for her children that God would touch their souls. This message of Cathe's gives us hope that God answers prayer.
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Veronica | August 26, 2011
Be with this family as they go through this terrible time with Jayden. Give them peace Lord.
Thank you for Rhonda, Susan, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Gina, Diane Lord, thank you for their hearts to pray for others! Lord, thank you for being there for Nancy as she has went through all of her treatments. Her faithfulness shows and we praise you for that!
I also pray for Sharon's nephew who is struggling to find who he is Lord, as well as my best friend's daughter Christina Father. They need to find who they are in YOU alone. I pray for the bondage of confusion to leave them in Jesus name. May satan be far from them. Bring godly people across their paths to plant the seeds of love and TRUTH Lord God. Thank you for all these women here today who trust in and follow YOU dearest Father in Heaven. We thank you for listening to our heartfelt prayers today.
In Jesus precious name I pray,
Amen
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Aileen | August 26, 2011
I am praying for my 15 year old daughter who is finding herself, may she find God.
I am praying for my college bound duaghter, who can't wait to leave, but is she really ready? May God heal her auto immune arthritis.
I pray for my elderly parents, May God keep them healthy and safe.
God hear my prayer.
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Mary | August 26, 2011
Good thought Cathe. I often wonder who prayed for me. I came to the Lord through the witness of co-workers some 30 years ago. God was faithful. My husband and I pray daily for our sons who are not walking with God. One is active in the gay lifestyle as some others have written. Seems it is the heartache of so many parents these days even many raised in the faith. I pray daily that God brings someone into his path that can see past that and just show him more of Jesus. I know he knows of our love for Him and of our faithful God. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Evelyn | August 26, 2011
Lord, I ask you to touch my husband's heart and make him a better loving, caring and giving man. He has gotten involved with friends that lead him away you and from his family. I have contemplated divorcing him because he is no longer the man I married. He has been going out drinking and dancing and carrying on with other women. I don't know what else to do but to turn to you Lord for guidance. I ask Lord that you heal my marriage and through the power of the Holy Spirit I ask that my husband realize all that he has to lose if he continues with this selfish, hurtful, deceitful lifestyle of his. Lord I pray you draw him back to you and lose the bond of alcholol and drugs that is controlling his life.
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Rosaleen | August 26, 2011
Prayer is needed for family, friend and personal circumstances...thank you.
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Terri | August 26, 2011
Praying for a friend who has assumed the care and custody of a troubled family member. Going very rough right now and the stuggle is getting bigger. The family member is anti-God and confused about other issues. Please pray, pray, pray. God hear this prayer.
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Sherry | August 26, 2011
Pray for my son, Tyler. He will be 20 years old in about a week. He has been raised in church all of his life, dedicated to God at birth. He has been struggling since he was about 15 - knowing if God is real. He began listening to kids at school who do not believe in God. He was introduced to the writings of authors such as Richard Dawkins. He says he doesn't believe God is real anymore. Yet he seems so unhappy and tormented by these thoughts. I have been engaged in spiritual warfare for his soul since all of this came about. God is at work. The Holy Spirit is at work. Angels are at work. I have my armor on and I am using all of my spiritual weapons. I will not give up. Please help me pray for Tyler.
Dayna | August 27, 2011
Agreeing with you in prayer Sherry. I will lift Tyler with you! Love, Dayna
Anonymous | August 27, 2011
Praying for the lost. Perhaps it can be suggested to Tyler, if he hasn't already, do some research on Christian Apologetics. There are many online resources that debate Mr. Dawkins that may help.
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Anonymous | August 26, 2011
Praying that my prodigal husband will return home to his Lord, and to his family.
Linda | August 27, 2011
I will be praying for you. I ask that you also pray for me. I am in the same situation.
Kathleen | August 27, 2011
I pray for you both as I too am waiting and praying for my prodigal husband to come home.
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Anonymous | August 27, 2011
I sure will Linda. "And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you." Luke 11:9
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Myrna | August 26, 2011
I continually pray for lost souls, for my own prodigal, for life situations that I cannot understand at that moment and I pray, I pray, I pray.... that I may be a light in the darkness, that I too do not fall back and blend into this dying world that has nothing real to hold on to, so I pray and I ask for prayer, we are all in this together and until the whole world hears I will continue to step out in faith and pray.
MaryEllen | August 26, 2011
Hi Myrna, I am also a prayer warrior. I am called by the Lord to also pray for my prodigal husband & it, grew into my praying for family, friends, coworkers & neighbors, to the lost worldwide. Be strong sister, I am going to be praying for you and your prodigal & family. Please keep me in your prayers also. Until we meet someday -MaryEllen
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D Ann | August 26, 2011
I am praying for my Father who I love more than life and would give my life for him however, the last year has been difficult. I have chosen to leave and cleave after many years of allowing my father to disrespect my husband, my best friend, and it's been just because he could after 20+ years of my father's comments to family and friends behind my back and my husband's back of how he does not like him never has. I took a stand to stand by my husband as I should have many years ago. My husband is the most Godly man and one of the most honest men I know. A man that has allowed me to take in my sibling's children when they needed a place to be in a two parent home with love and structure. Helped me with money when my parents were about to have their home taken. I have loved him, given to him and forsaken much and I'm tired and I have chosen, as much as it hurts, to keep my distance. I love my father and mother. So I pray daily that God would touch his hardened heart and keep them both in His care, Amen
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Michelle | August 26, 2011
Cathe,Thank you for your note. We are praying for the salvation of my brother Michael, age 45. He is in prison in Oregon for manslaughter. He has always been on my heart and in my prayers. My husband located him last Aug. and we just recently went to visit him in July. My husband and children had never met him until then and it had been 22yrs. since I last saw him. We have a wonderful testimony of how God led us the entire trip to witness to him. He hasn't received Jesus yet, but we are still praying. He is an alcoholic/meth. addict. Please pray for him. Thank you for the online Harvest Crusade. Texas and the prison systems need to have one too.
God Bless You, Michelle
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Janette | August 26, 2011
Thanks for the encouragement to pray for others. I am a missionary wife and mostly stay home with my two "babies" just 1 and 3. I am trying to reach my Ukrainian neighbors, other mommies, pregnant ladies, teenagers that desire to learn English, and a French man that's shacked up with his pregnant girlfriend. We all have that longing in us that cries for something beyond what we can understand- that chasm of a whole inside of us. I want to reach the lost, the dying and the person who knows about Jesus but doesn't "get"grace. Many people here give money to the church and worship "idol" icons yet get drunk and smoke at early ages. My heart desires to understand the relationship with Jesus rather than just temporal things that bring earthly pleasure.
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Marci | August 26, 2011
I pray and I cry out to the Lord for my teenage son and for all the lost boys. They are the leaders of tomorrow. I pray the the Lord will bring godly men alongside these boys to guide and lead them and to be godly examples. Lord I pray that they will stay on the narrow path that leads to life and not choose the wide path of death and destruction. That they will walk in the way of the Lord all the days of their lives. Lord please bring all the prodigals home. I pray in Jesus name. Amen
Barbara | August 27, 2011
This is my hearts desire for my son also. Praying that God will protect, strengthen, encourage and give godly wisdom to all our children out there. God deliver them and us from evil and temptations. May God bless our families and encourage the mothers that feel so burdened. John 17:15
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Louise | August 26, 2011
I jnow I am WHO I am because of my Heavenly Father, I know I am WHAT I am because of Jesus shed blood, I know I am WHERE I am because my Mother & Father prayed for me before I was born & through every day of my/their life. Dad wrote in my autograph book (on a pink page) when I was 10 - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ & thou shalt be saved, & thy house (Acts 16:31) & years later, when our daughter was causing our hearts to break, I found that autograph book & there on that page, were the words written by my Dad who died when I was 15. God knew that moment would come - He knew Dad wouldn't be there in the flesh to give me a hug & a Word. The Holy Spirit gave those words to Dad - KNOWING that I would re-read them when my heart needed them the most. Long story short - our daughter & her husband & their two children all come to church & are praying for others to learn of the forgiving passion of Jesus & the love of a Heavenly Father. Our nine year old grandson wants to be a doctor for Jesus :D
Laura | August 27, 2011
Thank you for your testimony. It means a lot. My three children and grandchildren are not saved. Ryan 32, Rebecca 29; Brandon 22. Brandon lives with me. He dropped out of school when he was 17, He was hurting, cutting, and on alcohol and drugs. Both sons lives were out of control. Brandon has been in the hospital 4 times this last year. He is trying to turn his life around w/out God's help. I am praying. I love reading the testimonies of answered prayer as at times it seems as though I will lose him. The devil is a liar and I remember an old testimony of a couple on Christian television about their prodigal son and how God said to them, "Whose report will you believe?" I would appreciate prayer for my children. I also need financial provision. Thank you and God bless you. I went to the Harvest Crusade in Seattle this year when Mercy Me was there and it was so awesome because we need more crusades like that like they used to do in the late 70's 80"s. I haven't been to anything like it in way to many years.
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Betty | August 26, 2011
I read these comments and realize how blessed I am to have a loving family, husband, & job. I ask for God to place His hands over my college age children who are good kids, but tempted daily to go down paths the world presents as fun or glamorous, but could change their life direction in a second. Help them make good choices that will help them and their friends to choose a Godly path.
I pray for each of the people who have written before me that God will help you in your particular circumstances to find peace and an answer to any issues you may have. It is great to have friends who pray for each other!
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Justine | August 26, 2011
Wow Cathe! I really love the way you write. God knew that He gave you a talent that would bless others and I'm encouraged and blessed and more excited about sharing and praying for someone to come to the LA crusade now that I have read this. Thank you for writing!
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Judi | August 26, 2011
Cathe, Thank you for your insight...I have some praying and thanking to do myself...thank you!
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Joy | August 26, 2011
What a beautiful testimony and reminder of what we are to be about as one of His redeemed. It is so true that if just one would reach one what a different world this would be. Our lives are careening toward eternity and it is so important that we use this time to tell someone about our Savior. Because of the people that cared to reach out to Cathe now look at the impact she can have in so many lives.
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Karen | August 26, 2011
JUST THIS MORNING I was wondering if all the prayers I've prayed for a particular person were doing any good... I consider this testimony from you the voice of the Holy Spirit saying "YES! KEEP PRAYING."
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Sandy | August 26, 2011
I have been praying for my husband. We've been married for 18.5 years, but in the last 3 months the devil got a hold of his mind and he decided to file for divorce. It has been a very stormy couple of months for me and my 3 kids. I'm still praying that God would open his eyes and mind before everything gets final. Praying that God would take hold of his heart and mind and he would accept Him as his personal Savior. Please pray for us, my family my husband and kids.
Mary | August 27, 2011
I will definitely be praying for your husband's salvation as well as your family. It is with tears pouring down my face that I am in agreement with you. My husband of 16 years is also in Satan's grip. He is living with another married woman and believes I am brain washing our children because they are not happy for him. God is in control and has a perfect plan for both of our families. I just lift up our husbands into His loving hands and pray for their salvation!
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Ana | August 26, 2011
My name is Vaeluaga from Samoa. I am still praying for salvation in my family. I was the only one in the family to get saved last year. Now I'm praying for my family. My parents and sister and brother. Also for salvation in my extended family. I feel I need a miracle to get them into salvation. It seems the more I pray the more they fall backwards. I know that GOD is bigger than all my problems. Please help me stand together for my family!
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Carrie | August 26, 2011
I have been a Christian for 34 yrs. In the beginning I had no Christian friends to get to church with. My psychiatrist asked me one time "Carrie why don't you go to church?" I told him that I don't know anyone to go with and that I just can't go alone" He called some friends that lived close to me, a family that took me under their wing and accompanied me to church. That's when I started my walk with Jesus and rededicated my life. I am so grateful for a Christian doctor that stepped out further than any doctor ever would or could. And that a family accepted me, loved me and accompanied me to church. Soon I was teaching Sunday school and learning the Bible stories as I taught them. I have been reading the Start Bible to an elderly man I lead to the Lord and it is helping me in the process to be more committed to prayer. It is improving my prayer life, thus dramatically improving my life. Thank you Jesus! And Pastor Greg for the forward in the START Bible.
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Dora | August 26, 2011
Thanks Cathe, yes I am praying for many ones; specifically, husband’s salvation, unsaved children/spouses, grand/great grandchildren, friends/others, strength of the saved as they wait upon the Lord for answered prayers. I just prayed for those requests on this blog. I am reminded that we all have problems and troubled relationships and we can pray for each other even though we don’t know each other, but the common denominator is the Lord and He knows us each by name and knows our problems/relationships and what troubles our hearts and minds. With Jesus as our Lord and Savior we know that He is the answer. But before we knew, someone prayed for us. My mother prayed for me and my mother and I prayed for my father and siblings and today, most are now saved. My mother, father and brother are with the Lord and I will continue to follow my mom’s example and continue to pray. In God’s fullness of time, He will manifest the answers. I rest upon Isaiah 40:31 & Isaiah 26:3-4.
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Sherida | August 26, 2011
Thank you for your ministry. I read Gregs devotions every morning during my prayer time. My heart breaks for family and friends that do not know God's love. But thank God to have brothers and sisters in Christ to share our burdens with. I am praying especially for my daughter and grandchildren who live 1500 miles away. Please pray with me for all of our unsaved loved ones. In His love.
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Misty | August 26, 2011
I am praying for my husband I have been married a year now and he has cheated on me more then once and some people have said I should leave him. I have two small children with this man and I am divorced once already. I have been praying everyday for my husband that has been lying and saying he is not with the other woman yet he chooses to stay away from me and my children. I feel like I am stuck in the Land Between and I am not sure what the Lord is trying to teach me through all of this. I love my husband and he is not saved so that may have been my first mistake. I know the Lord can move mountains, but this is a very slow process for my husband and this marriage is a result of my sin and the choices that I made without the Lord's help. I just pray that my husband can change his ways before it is too late. He is hurting me more then he knows and his children as well. I have trust and faith in My Lord and Savior and stand in awe of Him each and every day. I know that the Lord is faithful!
Margie | August 27, 2011
Misty,
May the Lord bless you and comfort you. You may be co-dependant? and if so there is a wonderful ministry called Celebrate Recovery that has helped me tremendously with my co-dependancy. Look online to see if there is one near you. The step studies are the most important. I didn't even know what it meant to be co-dependant. Now my life has changed in a positive way due to the truths of Gods Word and the power of His Spirit! Stay strong, seek Godly counsel and my prayers are with you. Margie
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Breana | August 26, 2011
I pray for the the salvation of the father of my baby girl Abigail everyday!!
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Veronica | August 26, 2011
I find that prayer brings me such peace. I am never without someone to pray for, my family and friends and I'm never am ashamed also to ask others for prayer. I couldn't imagine not being able to have prayer in my life. When there is a day when I feel like I just can't find the words to say some how either through someone I know or through a sermon or even a song I feel like God is always listening no matter how inadequate I feel. It is always comforting to here about others prayers, I feel so connected and not to all alone. Thank you Cathe for reminding us about the power of prayer. God has answered all my prayers one way or another and I know his answers are always better than what I could ever ask for. Praise be to God.
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Authorine | August 26, 2011
Hi Cathe, Thank you for that wonderful article. I am praying for a healing blessing and a financind blessing. Please pray for me Thank you ..
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Elene | August 26, 2011
In Atlanta, Georgia, in 1973 during the wonderful Jesus movement of that decade -- (God's banner against the free love decade of the 60's) -- a gal came to my home to sell me children's encyclopedias (no computers back then!) -- but instead, she was bold enough to ask me if I wanted to know Jesus (I had been raised Catholic) -- I did (as the Holy Spirit had been preparing my heart for months prior to that moment, as I realized later) -- and that day I was born again. I do not remember this gal's name, but I look forward to meeting her in heaven someday -- my parents, two sisters and all our children are today born again because of that sweet woman! I also found out from my dad that his Baptist mother (who died when I was two) had been praying for the family for years. I believe my southern grandma's prayers brought the gal in Atlanta to my door -- and I also look forward to meeting her someday, too!
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Pam | August 26, 2011
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the encouragement here with your story!!!! I asked the Lord for some encouragement with regard to the people He wants me to pray for (my ex, my boys, and their friends) as I saw nuthin', no movement--not even a Jello jiggle-- in it at all. I must confess, it is hard to keep praying when nothing seems to be happening. After reading your story, I believe more than ever God IS working behind the scenes and engineering His perfect plan in each life to answer those prayers above and beyond what I could ask or expect. He has used you, your husband's recent devos, and my pastor's recent sermons to say: "Don't give up... keep on praying...keep on hoping... keep on asking.." (Is there a poster of this somewhere?!) to let me know in His special way that He is working. Lord, You ARE SOOOOOOO GOOD!!! Thank You, Jesus, immensely for using Cathe and others to send some very much needed heavy-duty "Jello jiggling" my way ;-D God Bless you Cathe!!
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Maria | August 26, 2011
I pray all day long, everyday. For several things that pop into my mind day and night. Things or situations I might see or hear that need pray. For pastors, missionaries, all whom are spreading the Word, our family, our church, fellow believers, non-believers. Those in charge. Teachers, that are with our children all day. The abused, abused children! The poor, hungry, and afraid (which I have been many times), and specific people that need prayer. My list goes on and on like all of us. Thank God He is in control, and is listening! Amen!!
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Jasmine | August 26, 2011
Yes, the only hope as believers is that our prayers are answered as we have a living God!.... So let's spend more time in prayer to save people and we all can enjoy eternity together!
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Teresa | August 27, 2011
Today I want to pray for children. My son is in a lot of emotional pain and I pray for him to find a way to be free from drugs and bad influences in his life. One of my daughters--I know your burden is great with 5 children, pray that you find strength, patience, courage, and the loving arms of the Lord. My other daughter for her I pray for healing from the loss of their precious 17 year old child who had many special needs. She passed away this last Nov 2010. I know she healed, but we all miss her so much. For this daughter and family I pray especially that God will help guide them and us through this storm.
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Angela | August 27, 2011
I am praying for a friend from my workplace who has been diagnosed with lung cancer and cancer of the lymph nodes. While I am praying for God to give her strength and comfort, I also pray for her salvation because I am not sure if she is a Christian. This woman lost a son by drowning many years ago and I just wonder if she turned her back on her faith. Whenever any of us at work talk with her by telephone and say, "I'll be praying for you," we are met with complete silence. Some of the ladies want to go visit and witness to our friend, so please pray that her heart and mind will be receptive. I can't begin to imagine what she is going through at this time, but I really want to make sure this sweet soul will enter into heaven and forever dwell with our Heavenly Father.
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Keiko | August 27, 2011
I truly believe that prayer is so incredibly important. What an amazing gift the Lord has given us....prayer!!!
I had been praying for my son-in-law (whom I love very much!) for eighteen years...18 years!!! To my amazement on August 12, 2011 he stood up from the "nosebleed" section went onto the field at the Harvest Crusade and out loud said the sinner's prayer. It is no doubt that prayer is crucial......and never, ever, ever....give up praying for anyone. AMAZING GRACE!!!
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Anonymous | August 27, 2011
I read all of these notes/messages, and it makes me feel a sense that I am being pulled in to God's grace by all of you... I am a born again Christian and have struggled myself with many different things.. I turn to my Heavenly Father for answers and most of the time I get them... The Lord is working hard in mine and my fiance's lives to bring us closer to Him. My two sons and my dad are having a difficult time turning their life over to the Lord, but I keep praying, praying, praying... I know the Lord has plans for each and every one of us... Sometimes I wonder when mine will be revealed. I mean, I know that everyday is a walk with Him and His plans for me are with every step I take. I'm wanting more and sometimes grow impatient. How can I know what it is for sure what He wants me to do? I know it's in His timing what He plans for me, but I ask Him to speak to me and walk with me... Is he?
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Cathie | August 27, 2011
My brother in law Michael has been living with us this last year. He has no interest in God. He has no job, no money, no friends. He is very depressed. This morning he let me read Pastor Greg's e-mail devotional. He got upset saying that is not the answer, saying he has no hope. Please pray for him, we are getting worried. He won't go to church to talk to someone. Thank you.
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Lyana | August 27, 2011
I have an addiction that I have been fighting for 2 years. I have a full time job... I do everything for my kids, but I need the Lord in my life. Need too start somewhere..........but where.......thank you Cathe so much.
Margie | August 27, 2011
Lyana, I highly recommend Celebrate recovery. They are nationwide and get to the root of our addictions. Because Jesus is our Higher Power, all things are possible. I was set free from my addictions 26 yrs. ago. All praise goes to the Lord! Margie
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Angela | August 27, 2011
Oh, how I love this post. It stirs in me thoughts of gratitude for all those who prayed for me. All those who took part in the Harvest Crusade at Pacific Amphitheater on August 19, 1991, where I gave my life to Christ. I'm grateful for the sweet woman in the bathroom right after the Crusade, who saw me standing there wiping the running mascara from my eyes with one hand and a New Believer's packet in the other, who said to me in a soft tender voice, and with tears in her eyes, "Bless you! I'm so happy for you." My flesh was looking for a reason, any reason, to trash the packet and turn away from the decision I had just made, but this woman's heartfelt encouragement and acceptance of me filled my spirit and helped me pursue my new life in Christ. I wouldn't doubt it that she prayed for me. I hope I get to find out who she is one day and thank her for her kind words that encouraged me so much. But I'm sure our Heavenly Father has that covered.
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Nancy | August 27, 2011
It is amazing how God responds to our prayers. He is faithful & He hears our prayers & responds in His way & His timing, not ours. I am in awe of the power of God & how He works as it is not just the immediate subject of our prayers... but God is working in various facets of our lives & that of others as well.
I prayed for my father's salvation, however my prayers were half hearted as I thought he would never receive Jesus as his Lord & Savior. I never saw peace in the face of my alcoholic father whose choice reflected his misery. Yet how amazing is my God that He would show me the power of His majesty. My father had a massive brain hemorrhage that he would succumb to in a couple of days. He was in a coma, with his head wrapped & eyes rolled back in his head. God strengthened me & used me to bring the gospel & salvation of our Lord to my father. I experienced tangible effects of this conversion when I looked at my father's face...his eye rolled toward me, he shed a tear & and I saw peace on his face!
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Mary | August 27, 2011
I have been praying for my husband for nearly 20 years, 16 of which we have been married. Pease join me in praying for his salvation and reconciliation of our marriage. He left home suddenly just over a year ago to live with a woman from his early childhood. She is also married and practices witchcraft. We have 2 boys who need a daddy that loves them with God's love. I'm so grateful for our Heavenly Father leading my family. I know God is at work!
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Petra | August 27, 2011
I just saw The Harvest Crusade Event televised on TBN. It was so awesome to see all those people accepting Jesus Christ into their lives. It really blessed me so much. I am so happy for the people who accepted Him. God Bless Pastor Greg Laurie and his family. I also ask for prayer for my elderly father, Val from Lamont, Calif., my two sisters, Susie and Irene. I pray for their health and they see that without God you're nothing. I pray they receive Jesus into their lives. I know that my father has accepted Jesus because I have asked him and he says he has. I want to pray for Jesse, his wife and his 2 sons. I have invited Jesse & his family to church. Jesse needs a job. He is a good friend of mine and a co-worker. At last I want to thank God for blessing me and my husband of 39 years for a beautiful, healthy 9 lbs 3 oz grandson. He is beautiful and healthy. Thank you my Lord for my new grandson, Malachi and thank you for my 6 yr old grandson Logan. Thanks again Jesus
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Petra | August 27, 2011
I also wanted to thank God for another miracle He gave me....I stopped smoking on March 17, 2010 (my mother's birthday). My mother passed on March 7, 2002. I used to think that the cigarettes had me in control, but it was a lie from the devil. God is in control....not the devil. God heard my cry, my frustration, and He saw that I was mad at Him and He healed me. My addiction is gone. Thank you once again my Lord for everything that you are. You are Amazing Grace.
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Shelly | August 28, 2011
Please pray for two female friends who are living in a sinful relationship, one is still married and both manipulate her husband. One has three special needs boys. One is well versed in God's Word and does her best to hide this relationship, but I (as well as many) know the truth. Pray for me and my family. I have given lust a foothold, I have two children out of wedlock; my sister is a Christian, but is very bitter (maybe because she never married and has no children.) We have inherited an anger problem from our paternal grandmother. My father revels in it, my brother tries to fight it, my sister is always in a state of anger and I try to fight it. My brother's son and my son have shown signs of anger as well. This is one of the generational curses that need to be broken (along with fornication and gossiping) for our spiritual growth to continue. I, too, remember attending a youth retreat and accepting Christ as my Savior! I will pray for all mentioned as I hope you pray for me.
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ElaineG | August 28, 2011
Hello,
I have been feeling spiritually empty and with every reason, I have not attended church in awhile, I can't seem to find one. I am very blessed in so many areas, however the emptiness I feel can only be filled by the Lord. Please pray that I can find a church. Thank you.
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Adriana | August 28, 2011
Please pray for my son Alex. He was raised in the church and sometime late in high school he started doubting and becoming very secular. He is now 23, he has graduated college and thank God has found a great job. He is dating someone who is Jewish, but not spiritual either. I speak to him about Jesus and a relationship with Him, and he enjoys talking about it, but he has not accepted Christ into his heart. Please pray for my son Alex to be saved and to accept Jesus as his Savior. I ask you to pray for his transformation. Thank you and God bless you.
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