Urgent Prayer Request for Natalie

Please lift Natalie up in prayer.  She has undergone treatment for Cancer and was recently told she has cancer cells in her cervix.  She has developed pain in her abdomen and while she has not been officially diagnosed with cervical cancer, she has asked us pray for complete healing.  She knows the power of prayer and that when others stand in agreement it is truly powerful.

Please stand with me and ask God for complete healing and for her to be pain free through the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Urgent Prayer Request for Linda Pinto

Daniel, my brother in Yeshua sent me this prayer request from his friend Eulia.  Please lift Linda up in prayer and ask God to soften the heart of her brother in Jesus’ mighty name.

 

EMERGENCY PRAYER REQUEST: My spiritual Indian daughter, Linda Pinto, is gravely ill, not even able to talk on the phone. Please bombard Heaven for her. She needs a kidney transplant, but her 1 brother who’s a match is refusing. (He has a lot of abandonment & anger issues. Please pray for him, too. His name is Robert.)PLEASE PRAY!! And please pass this request to others. Thank you!

Prayer Request for Trish and Steve

Dear friends and prayer warriors, please lift Trish and Steve up in prayer.  My dear friend Doris has shared that Steve was in a car accident back in May and has been out of work ever since. 

He may need knee surgery and his wife Trish has been out of work for some time also.  Things are getting pretty desperate for them and they really need all the prayers they can get. 

Please ask God to bless them with His peace which surpasses all understanding.  Pray that God will bless them financially and heal Steve so that he can return to work. 

I pray that God’s grace and mercy be upon them as they go through this valley and pray that they may see the light at the end of the journey and know that God is with them and will see them through, in the name of Jesus, amen. ^i^

Urgent Prayer Request for Louise and Albert

Dear prayer warriors we need you to lift Louise and Albert up in prayer.  Louise is in ICU with congestive heart failure.  She is being transported to another hospital because the one she is at does not have the medicine or equipment needed to help her.  She is sedated and on a respirator, but I know her spirit is aware of all around her. 

Louise knows and loves the Lord and is a faithful servant.  She knows the power of prayer and she knows His promises.  Please stand in agreement that the healing is already done and perfected and that we are simply standing in faith waiting for its manifestation.  Please lift up her husband Albert and ask God to give him the strength, energy to stand by her side.  Albert is recuperating from Cancer and a recent chemo treatment which has left him weak and very thin.  Ask God to send His peace to cover Albert.  Albert is a mighty man of God and he too knows God’s word and promises.  Albert is standing in faith for his and Louise’s healing.

While the hospital and doctors do not have what they need to heal Louise, we know that God does!  Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy and for Your healing of Louise and Albert.

Please place them on your prayer lists at church and prayer groups and pass this on to as many as you can.

Thank you and God bless you!

Prayer Update for Sandy and Ron

How wonderful is our Lord?  Is there anything too big or too small for Him?  Daniel sent me an update on Ron and to God be the glory!  I lift up hands in praise to God, Father and Master of the Universe.  Please continue to lift Sandy and Ron up in prayer before the Lord.  I give Him thanks and pray for blessings upon you in the name of His precious Son, Jesus, Amen.  – Briggie ^i^

 

 

Hi Judy; 

    You have really touched my heart. Standing together in God’s presence through prayer has really helped Ron. He did not have the shakes as bad and got some sleep last night. I did too.

    Thank you so much and please let the ones that are praying for Ron’s healing know God is hearing their prayers and how much they have encouraged my faith. I am very grateful God has given me such a wonderful support team. Ron has accepted God and when I told him of all the people praying for him and that he WILL see a difference in his health and life, he remarked that these people don’t even know me and they are taking the time out of their busy schedule to pray. God’s love is touching his heart and I wanted you to know it is increasing his faith.

Faith is a mighty spiritual force that unleashes the mighty power of God. And faith is not faith if it does not win.I like that last part. I will keep you posted on God’s gift of healing that he is receiving.

God bless you Judy and Friends,

Sandy

Urgent Prayer Request For Sandy and Ron

Hello Prayer Warriors,

My dear brother in Christ, Daniel, sent this to me so I am passing it along to you.  Please lift Sandy and Ron up in prayer.  Please put people in Ron’s path that will be willing to share the good news of Jesus and His gift salvation.  Ask God to put nurses and aides and doctors around him that are not afraid to share the gospel.  Let’s stand and believe for Ron’s salvation and give his wife Sandy the strength and courage to stand strong.  May God’s peace be upon her and Ron in the name of Jesus, amen. – Briggie ^i^

Good evening;

I have an urgent prayer request please.  A friend of mine (Sandy)from childhood days is in need of prayer support.  Her husband Ron is very ill with only 5% of functioning kidneys and having some other issues that have recently come up.  He has not accepted Christ and I ask for all of you to come together in agreement for his LIFE in CHRIST to be a reality in these next hours.  Please stand on His Word in this and if you feel you cannot agree 100%; just don’t pray.  Sandy needs agreement in ONE ACCORD and she is calling for the miracle of salvation and healing. If you have your own prayer warriors; please send this out.  I pray for God’s PRESENCE to be LIVING REALITY in each of your lives and in Ron’s J

Thank you all…

In Jesus Name,

Judy

Urgent Prayer Request for Feroz

Daniel, my dear friend and brother in Christ sent this to me so I am sharing it with all my prayer partners and friends.  Please join me in prayer for Feroz and God, Master and Creator of the Universe be with you. – Briggie ^i^

 

Asking prayer for Feroz, a sister in Jesus, who was diagnosed with liver cancer.

We pray and declare that she be healed in the Mighty Name Of Jesus!

Feroz has decided against the chemotherapy which is the only medical treatment to the liver cancer. In addition to the chemo she would have to do a bone marrow transplant to be completely cured. This will include another series of chemo that will destroy her bone marrow and subsequently taking some from a sibling to replace hers.

Pastor Mckoy has called the church on a three days fasting commencing this Tues through to Thurs in order to seek God for her complete healing.

You are invited to join us as we unitedly pray for God’s miraculous intervention.

Thanks for your favourable response.

Yeshua saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 14:6

Urgent Prayer Request For Joey & Wanda

Hello prayer warriors.  I need your prayers for my nephew Joey and my sister in law Wanda.  We just learned that Joey had some masses removed from his head and the doctors are sending the biopsies to be tested to rule our any chronic systemic fibrosis or lymphoma.  My sister in law Wanda was diagnosed with Lupus a few years ago and she is having a difficult time.

Please stand with me in prayer and agreement that the masses that have been removed from Joey will remain removed and that they be cancer free in the mighty and gracious name of Jesus.  Please also pray that God releases Wanda from the disease of Lupus and that He heals and restores her life to her bringing her strength and peace.

Lord, I know You hold Joey and Wanda in the palm of Your hand and that they are precious in Your sight.  I know Your plans for them are to prosper them and that they have a healthy and fruitful life.  I know that the blood of Your Son, Jesus flows through Joey and Wanda and brings life, healing and restoration so in Your name we declare Joey and Wanda healed.  We bind the enemy and declare him powerless.  Father God, we loose the powers of heaven and call forth healing.  We declare all cysts be dissolved and that the Lupus be removed in Jesus mighty name, amen.

I Love You Father – Avion Blackman

I found this on youtube and it spoke to my heart.  May it bless you as it blesses me.  God bless you and keep you, may His peace be upon you and may He be all you ever need in the precious name of Jesus, amen.

 

Prayers are being answered for Maryam & Marzieh…

I received this from my friend Daniel, and while it is lengthy, it is well worth the time it takes to read.  Take care and may God bless you.

 

Our sisters in Jesus Christ Maryam and Marzieh, prisoners in Iran for their faith

Dear Friends,
This morning I was forwarded the following encouraging update from Philip Zodhiates, forwarded by Clay Sterrett, concerning our sisters in Jesus Christ in Iran, Maryam and Marzieh:
“In a dramatic session before the revolutionary court today in Tehran, Maryam Rustampoor (27) and Marzieh Amirizadeh (30) were told to recant their faith in Christ.

Though great pressure was put on them, both women declared that they would not deny their faith. Maryam and Marzieh were originally arrested on March 5, 2009 and have suffered greatly while in prison, suffering ill health, solitary confinement and interrogations for many hours while blindfolded.

On Saturday August 8, Maryam and Marzieh were summoned to appear in court on Sunday August 9 in order to hear a verdict on their case. The chief interrogator had recommended a verdict of ‘apostasy.’ However, when they arrived, no verdict was actually given. Instead, the court session focused on the deputy prosecutor, Mr. Haddad, questioning Maryam and Marzieh about their faith and telling them that they had to recant in both verbal and written form. This made it clear that in the eyes of the court, Maryam and Marzieh’s only crime is that they have converted to Christianity. 

Mr. Haddad, asked the two women if they were Christians. ‘We love Jesus,’ they replied. He repeated his question and they said, ‘Yes, we are Christians.’ Mr. Haddad then said, ‘You were Muslims and now you have become Christians.’ ‘We were born in Muslim families, but we were not Muslims,’ was their reply. Mr. Haddad’s questioning continued and he asked them if they regretted becoming Christians, to which they replied, ‘We have no regrets.’ Then he stated emphatically, ‘You should renounce your faith verbally and in written form.’ They stood firm and replied, ‘We will not deny our faith.’

During one tense moment in the questioning, Maryam and Marzieh made reference to their belief that God had convicted them through the Holy Spirit. Mr. Haddad told them, ‘It is impossible for God to speak with humans.’ Marzieh asked him in return, ‘Are you questioning whether God is Almighty?’ Mr. Haddad then replied, ‘you are not worthy for God to speak to you.’ Marzieh said, ‘It is God, and not you, who determines if I am worthy.’

Mr. Haddad told the women to return to prison and think about the options they were given and come back to him when they are ready (to comply). Maryam and Marzieh said, ‘We have already done our thinking.’
At the end of the session, Mr. Haddad told them that a judge will give them his verdict, though it is not clear who will be the judge in their case now. He also allowed Maryam and Marzieh to have a lawyer represent them in the case for the first time since their arrest.

Both women are back in Evin prison tonight. During their five-month ordeal, both have been unwell and have lost much weight. Marzieh is in pain due to an on-going problem with her spine, as well as an infected tooth and intense headaches. She desperately needs medical attention. Two months ago the prison officials told her the prison had proper medical equipment and that they will attend to her, but so far no proper treatment has been given.

Despite the concentrated effort of officials to pressure them into recanting their faith, Maryam and Marzieh love Jesus and they are determined to stand firm to the very end no matter whatever happens. They have demonstrated their love for Jesus and would offer their lives for Him if they were called to do so. After today’s court session they said, ‘If we come out of prison we want to do so with honor.’

Maryam and Marzieh’s case is a clear and harsh violation of human rights and religious liberty by Iran’s authorities. They deserve the support of all those who respect human rights and to be released without charges so they can pursue a life of freedom.”

Please keep these two precious saints, and all the saints living in Iran and the rest of the Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and Communist nations in our daily prayers. Keep reminding your local church to pray for our persecuted brethren. We are one Body, the Body of Christ. If one member of the body suffers, the entire body suffers. Let us not “dwell at ease in Zion,” or “reign as kings,” while we have this brief privilege of living in a prosperous and free nation. Amos 6:1 and 1 Corinthians 4:8

Gratefully your servants in Jesus Christ, 

Court and Sandy Wood

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Yeshua – Avion Blackman

I am spending a lazy crazy hazy day of summer this saturday listening to JCTV Music videos and this song came on and I knew I had to share it with you.  The melody and words spoke to my heart and spirit.  Enjoy and may God richly bless you….

 

Yeshua

Inspired by Acts 4:12, Ephesians 1:20-22, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:9-13, I John 5:13 and Hebrews 13:15.

Words by Mark Mohr and Fernandinho
Music by Avion Blackman, Mark Mohr and Fernandinho

 

“Salvation is found in no one else,
for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
CHORUS: Yeshua
Yeshua
Yeshua
Yeshua
There is only one name under Heaven, Given to man by which we must be saved. He is above every dominion, Jesus Christ, Yeshua is His name
(CHORUS).
VERSE 2: He is coming on the clouds of Heaven, To bring us to the new Jerusalem.  Until then we patiently await Him, Our Lord, our Savior and our Friend.
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
My Lord
(CHORUS)
(save us Father, thank you Lord)
(VERSE 2)
(CHORUS).

I’ve Learned #4…By Andy Rooney

Psalm 23 for The Work Place

My dear friend Debbie sent this to me and not only am I sharing it with you, I’m printing it out and posting it at my workstation tomorrow!  Take care and God bless you.

-Briggie ^i^

 

Thank God…

This was sent to me by Victoria one of my E-Pals, and it is just so lovely and touching, I’d like to share it with you.

 

Look back and thank God.

Look forward and trust God.

Look around and serve God.

Look within and find God!

 

God closes doors no man can open and

God opens doors no name can close. If you

need God to open some doors for you, just

knock!

 

May God, Master and Creator of the

Universe give you peace, strength and wisdom

- God bless you, – Briggie ^i^

I’ve Learned #3…By Andy Rooney

I’ve Learned #2…By Andy Rooney

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

 

I received an email about an amazing woman named Irena Sendler (see below) from my friend Doris.  I wanted to know more about Irena, so I decided to do some web searching to look into the story further.  I came across a blog that has a wonderful post about Irena so click HERE to read about Irena and her amazing courage.  In a world where so many of us focus on our problems and woes, this woman gave no thought to self.  In my humble opinion, Irena truly did what Jesus commanded us to do, love others and look after His flock.  May God bless you

 

About a year ago, there was a death of a 98 year-old lady named Irena. During WWII, Irena, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist. 

She had an ‘ulterior motive’ ….  She KNEW what the Nazi’s plans were for the Jews, (being German.) Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of the tool box she carried and she carried in the back of her truck a burlap sack, (for larger kids.)

She also had a dog in the back that she trained to bark when the Nazi soldiers let her in and out of the ghetto.  The soldiers of course wanted nothing to do with the dog and the barking covered the kids/infants noises.  During her time of doing this, she managed to smuggle out and save 2500 kids/infants. 

She was caught,  and the Nazi ‘ s broke both her legs, arms and beat her severely.  Irena kept a record of the names of all the kids she smuggled out and kept them in a glass jar,  buried under a tree in her back yard.  After the war, she tried to locate any parents that may have survived it and reunited the family.  Most of course had been gassed.  Those kids she helped were placed into foster family homes or adopted.

Last year Irena was up for the Nobel Peace Prize … She was not selected.  Al Gore won, for a slide show on Global Warming.
LET’S SEND THIS ONE AROUND THE WORLD
GOD BLESS HER – May she rest in Peace.

II Chronicles 7:14 If My People Would Pray…

I am not sure who the original author of the email going around is, but I received this from my friend Daniel and decided I would like to post it (it’s in all caps – but I don’t think the author is screaming at anyone personally - maybe they are just screaming in general).  I am in total agreement that we must pray and lift up those in our government, regardless of our “political affiliation” and we must lift up our nation to God.  Please spread the word to all you can asking them to pray daily.  Take care and God bless you, and God bless America, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen…Briggie ^i^

AFTER A DAY OF CONTEMPLATION AND SOUL SEARCHING, I HAVE DECIDED TO REACH OUT TO MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES AND ASK YOU TO CONSIDER SOMETHING.  OUR NATION IS/HAS BEEN ON THE SLIPPERY SLOPE TO HELL FOR A LONG TIME.  

IF YOU LOOK AROUND YOU WILL FIND CORRUPTION, GREED, MORAL DECAY AND A STEADY MOVE AWAY FROM THE THINGS THAT MADE US GREAT.  THE PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THIS NATION WAS FOUNDED ARE NO LONGER OUR BACKBONE.

HOWEVER, WE CAN REVERSE THIS TREND.  IN GOD’S WORD HE STATES,” IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS,
THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND HEAL THEIR LAND.” 

I AM CONVINCED THAT WE MUST PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND ITS LEADERS AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS. SO I ASK YOU TO JOIN ME IN THIS PLEA TO OUR LORD.  

WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND THIS TO AT LEAST 25 PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK, (SEND IT TO ALL OF THEM). ASK THEM TO PRAY EVERYDAY. 25 TO THE 5TH POWER IS 9,765,625 PEOPLE. IMAGINE IF EACH PERSON REACHES TEN OTHERS.  

IF YOU DO AND THEY COMPLY, WE WILL LIFT UP MILLIONS OF PRAYERS A DAY TO OUR CREATOR. HE WILL HEAR US AND IN FAITH WILL ANSWER. 

Let me just add a quote from Ronald Reagan:  ”If we ever forget that we’re one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.”   

I truly believe this is why the United States of America is in the shape we are in today.. Most people have forgotten that we are ONE NATION UNDER GOD! Let us as Christians stand up and remind people of this. ~ Have a Blessed Day!Please pray for our Nation…thanks.

I’ve Learned #1… By Andy Rooney

Put On The Full Armor Of God

 

One reason I love the weekend is because I get to catch up on the things I recorded on the DVR and any email I got during the week, not to mention I can sleep in!!  Well, it’s Friday and I’m catching up on email and once again, Joel Osteen’s message hits home for me and of course I’m going to share what he has to say.  This is a message I’m sure you’ve heard before, but it bares repeating, especially when you commit to pray for someone.  You must pray over yourself before you pray for someone else and putting on the armor of God is a very important part of prayer.  Take a moment to read his message.  Take care and God bless you in Jesus’ mighty name.  – Briggie ^i^

 

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places“  (Ephesians 6:11-12, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

God has equipped us to stand and fight every battle we will face in life. The Bible tells us in Ephesians chapter 6 that we are to put on the whole armor of God—everything that He has equipped us with. The armor tells a lot about how we are to fight our battles. If you study the armor of God, you’ll find that it only mentions things that cover the front of us. It talks about wearing the breastplate of righteousness which covers our chest, our heart. It talks about having our loins girt about with truth; it tells us to put on the helmet of salvation, and to protect our steps with the shoes of peace. Then it mentions the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit.

But notice, interestingly enough, not one piece of that armor covers our back. Why is that? It’s because God never intended for us to be running from the enemy. If you’re running from adversity, then you’re leaving yourself wide open to the enemy. But if you’ll put on the whole armor of God and stand on His Word, you’ll move forward into the victory God has already prepared for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, thank You for equipping me to overcome every challenge and obstacle I will ever face in life. I choose to put on the whole armor so that I can stand in victory the way You intend. I bless You always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.