Blanket–noun 1. a large, rectangular piece of soft fabric, often with bound edges, used especially for warmth as a bed covering. Comforter.
I thought it interesting that another term we use for a blanket is a comforter. I have a comforter on my bed. I wrap myself up in it for warmth, sometimes to hide way from things, or to cover my bed to make it beautiful. Father God, Debbie desires to comfort those in hopeless situations, those who need a covering of security. When we receive Jesus into our lives, the Father sends His Holy Spirit, also known as “The Comforter” to live within us. The picture I have in my head suddenly is that of Linus and his blanket. He carried it with him wherever he went. In the Charlie Brown cartoons he uses it for so many purposes, it is always with him. Lord, be a comfort to Debbie as she seeks to comfort those at the city of hope. Lord God, Make this blanket ministry a tribute to Dan and a healing to Debbie’s heart.
Proverbs 31:22
She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Margie:
Heavenly Father, our dear sister Margie has a need for more work hours. We know that you are the Lord who provides and we know that you WILL provide for Margie. She is a faithful servant who has opened her home and her life to many. She has suffered much but continues to remain faithful to You. Your word says seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be open. Ask and it shall be given. So we come to you and ask for more work hours for Margie and we wait expectantly for your provision.
2 Kings 20:3
“Remember, LORD, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.”
Luke 11:9
“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Ashley:
Almighty God, protector and healer, we lift up to you our sister Ashley. She is full of emotion and open for your word to speak to her heart. Resigning from her job takes courage and strength please give her the joy that comes from your strength, knowing that you are opening up a new chapter in her life.
Her joy is to help your children and work with families to help provide solutions for a better life. May she be bold always to teach about the love You have for your people.
We come to you and ask for specific provision of a job that is fulfilling that pays well and gives Ashley the benefit package she needs. Thank you for allowing her to take a break for a while and be with her mom and brother at this time of great loss for all of them. Bless them Father as they worship you in their pain.
Nehemiah 8:10
…This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Danny:
I found this policeman’s prayer and thought we could all pray it daily for Danny:
Almighty God, whose great power and wisdom embraces
the universe,
Watch over Danny and all policeman everywhere.
Protect Danny from harm in the performance
of his duty to stop crime,
robbery and violence.
We pray, you would help Danny to keep our streets and
homes safe, day and night.
We recommend Danny to your loving care because his duty is dangerous.
Give Danny strength and courage.
Protect Danny.
Grant Danny your almighty protection.
Unite Danny safely with his family
after his daily or nightly duty has ended. Amen
Zechariah 10:5
Together they will be like warriors in battle trampling their enemy into the mud of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the enemy horsemen to shame.
Psalm 32:7
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Brian - emotional strength for Brian and Tina for Wrena's turn-in day July 16th
Heavenly Father, You have taken us in, each one of us to teach us how to love, how to be obedient and how to serve You as we serve others. Wrena was taken in by Brian and Tina to teach her how to love, how to be obedient and how to serve You as she serves others. Tina and Brian have spent countless hours teaching and loving Wrena. Please give them strength as they turn Wrena in for the purposes of blessing a blind person’s life. Brian, Tina, and Wrena are all giving life to a person they don’t even know. Please be present with Tina, Brian and Wrena as they part company and remind them of the blessing they are being to one of Your children.
Father God, be with Caroline as she seeks your healing for Doug’s ear. Her love for Doug is great, yet her love for You is greater. You have brought Doug and Caroline together for such a time as this. To serve each other in love and to be a devoted support in times of sickness and in health. As You know Lord, the issues of Doug’s son and the agonizing waiting of charges being determined weigh heavy on the minds of Doug, Caroline and all of us. You, Father God, know exactly what happened. You Father God know exactly how this will play out. We trust that You will protect Doug’s family and heal the broken hearts of all involved. God Your will always comes with a lesson. We pray that You are teaching everyone involved in this situation and that You would open their eyes to see what it is to live with You, God, in any situation. We pray that you would again, be comforter to Doug and Caroline and that You would continue to be the great and only Judge. Please God we ask for Your favor in this situation. Bring Your peace. The only peace that comes directly from God!
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Jennifer:
Father God, we lift up our dear sister Jennifer, Your daughter and princes of the Most High Almighty God. We seek Your guidance and will for her life. Each of us has burdens to carry, please Lord God, let this issue of marriage and being alone NOT be a burden to Jennifer. You created her in her mother’s womb. You know each and every hair on her head. You know the desires of her heart for You created them in her. You are God alone before there was time, You are on Your throne orchestrating plans for EACH one of Your children especially those who call you Abba. Jennifer has dedicated her life to serving YOU and to teaching children and families how to serve and worship You. You have blessed her with a wonderful job where she can use her creative gifts the ones You gave her. Bless her now by preparing her husband for her. Let this time of waiting be no more. You have seen her dedication to you. Show her Your devotion to her, reminder her that You are in control, You know her by heart, You are Jehovah provider and that you are painstakingly putting the pieces together for a perfect relationship for her. Thank you Lord God, that You see her faithfulness to you. We ask in the mighty name of Christ Jesus that you move swiftly and lovingly according to Your will.
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Nancy:
Lord God of compassion, Nancy Your daughter calls on you on behalf of her family. How many times has Nancy called on You and Your protection, favor, blessing and strength for other people. She is the epitome of compassion for others. You have given her a gift of not only listening to people when they talk to her, but of really hearing what people say. You have given her a memory and a gift of remembering people’s suffering and a burden to care for those close to her or not close to her. She is asking for Your presence and Your healing care for Karen’s (her sister's) father-in-law, suffering from a tractor fall and Karen’s sister-in-law who was in a major auto accident which broke her back and neck. We praise you for the healing You have already done and that You are doing and we implore you to heal completely in body, mind and soul those in Nancy’s family. We ask for your strength and healing for the children, witnessing this horrific accident of their mother. Please be with them in their dark hours and the hours to come. Shine your light on this situation and use this time to bring all of these family members into relationship with you. Thank you again for Nancy’s true heartfelt caring.
Luke 14:10
But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.
Tina – We PRAISE you and THANK you and WORSHIP you Lord for a new game plan to make Hunter well!!! Thank You heavenly Father for helping Chris and Rima to feel really encouraged by this doctor's assessment and the new plan of attack. We continue to thank you and ask for your covering over Hunter, his parents Chris and Rima and we again PRAISE You mighty God for Your goodness. We pray that You will continue to guard, bless and take control in this situation.
Deuteronomy 4:7
What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him?
Joey and Anneke:
Father God we re-commit our lives to You on a daily basis. We thank you for continuing to provide means for our family’s survival. You have given us much and you expect much from us in return. We pray that we will continually, as a family, look toward You for our source of strength and provision. We ask specifically for relief for Joey’s pain, that You would provide healing and that Joey would walk comfortably again. You are mighty and You can do all things. We trust that You will protect Joey and heal him according to Your will. We ask for financial assistance, for work for Anneke, and/or work for Joey. We ask for patience as we wait for you to finish putting Your plan for us together. Thank you for placing Joey B close to us for this next year. Please be a comfort to him as he struggles to move through these next 6 weeks. Thank you for a wonderful weekend he got to spend with Ricki and help to keep them both trusting in you.
Genesis 8:10
He waited seven more days and again sent out the dove from the ark.
Genesis 8:12
He waited seven more days and sent the dove out again, but this time it did not return to him.
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