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60 comments:

Anonymous said...

Daughter has #3 spot on her lungs has never smoked. Need a complete healing for her mind and body. She is a teacher in TN. but need a job in school system in Al.

Julie said...

Lord, I join my prayers with this mother for her daughter. I pray that you would heal her body and mind. May the cancer either disappear miraculously or taken care of under doctor/surgeon's care. May her fears, her troubled mind, her anxieties melt in your love for her and in your peace as she lets go and rests in you. Work even these circumstances for good for this family that they will lift thankful, praising hearts to you. In Jesus' name we ask for all that is needful, amen

Anonymous said...

My son had surgery for a melanoma a month ago. They removed 9 lymph nodes in his groin and one was compromised. He will need radiation and I pray that the melanoma won't spread to other parts of his body.

Julie said...

Father, we ask for a good report for this son who had melanoma surgery. Take him successfully through the radiation treatment without suffering the side effects. We pray that the cancer will be eradicated and find no other place to take hold in his body. Thank you for health and healing. Thank you for your peace and caring love. in Jesus' name we come... amen.

Anonymous said...

Unspoken...Thank you

Julie said...

Father, you know this 'unspoken' request and you know the one who requested prayer. I pray Lord that you intervene where intervention is needed, that you heal and comfort where that is needed and that you miraculous provide where provision is needed. Fill this heart with your love, may any anxiety or fear or pain depart leaving only your peace and the assurance that you will sustain and you will uphold. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen

Anneliese said...

This request has touched me and I know it reaches Your heart, oh God, who hears every unspoken word. We know that when we do not have the words, the Spirit will intercede on our behalf. I ask for Your comfort and peace for this person, knowing that You will never leave us or forsake us. Amen.

Unknown said...

Please pray for my daughter whose job is ending in November. She is to take a 4-hour test tomorrow for a position with CA court system. Pray for clarity in her answers and that God will continue to provide for her.

Julie said...

Father, I bring Ruthi's daughter before you at this stressful time in her life. I pray that you give her your peace - that passes understanding- and give her wisdom and clarity of mind as she takes that exam tomorrow. May your will be done, and may you guide and direct her steps and her path. In Jesus' name I pray. amen

Anonymous said...

I know that as I read your recipes and thoughts that God is the center of your lives,he is also a part of my life. Recently my son in laws mother became very ill with pancreatic cancer,our health system is not helping her,we need a miracle from our dear heavenly Father,please join me in prayer for Maria. Thankyou.

Julie said...

Our Father in Heaven, I come to you to ask for healing for Maria. Lord, her family still needs her and we ask for a miracle in her body. May you relieve her of pain and give the care givers wisdom. My heart goes out to this family in the midst of this difficult time -- oh may they know that they are not alone, that you are walking with them and you will take them through. May they put their trust in you and know that you will never leave them or forsake them and that you will supply all that is needful! in Jesus' name I ask .. amen

Tonya Lester said...

My mom is very sick. I need her she means the world to me!!! Please pray that she gets better!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

My Mom is very sick!!! She means the world to me!! Please pray that she gets better!! And that things get better for us, our family, and our friends. Thank you!!! Melinda Lester

Julie said...

Lord, I pray for Tanya's mother that you would grant her healing and strength. May she arise from her sick bed restored in her body. I pray too for Tanya that you will melt her fear and worry with your love. May she trust you and know how much you care for her and her mother , that you hold them both in your hand. Thank you that you are our Healer and the one who hears and answers our cries to you ! in Jesus' name I pray, amen

Anneliese said...

(OOPs, I think this is the same person as above, with a correction on the name.) Lord, You know Melinda and her mom. You know all about what is going on and I add my prayer to Julie's, that they know Your presence and Your healing in more than the physical. Bless this home with their needs supplied and Your love and peace. In Jesus Name we ask. Amen

Unknown said...

Thank you Ladies for loving us through the Lord. You're prayers are so encouraging! Please add my daughter Cayce to your list as she searches for both a job, and the Lord. I know that our Father has wonderful plans for her if only she would bend her knee and seek Him.

Also, my son Eric is lost and living in darkness...he nows boasts that he is an atheists...please pray for him that he will be brought back onto the narrow way.

Thank you

Anonymous said...

Pray for me as I decide whether my life is worth living anymore. I struggle to be a part of a world that has caused me heartache and pain. I live with this hurt in my heart and I don't want to carry this any longer. Pray for me to find the strength to go on another day

Julie said...

Lord, thank you for Cindy and the prayers of her mother heart! Cause her light to shine bright in her world. I come to stand with her regarding her requests for her daughter Cayce. I pray that you would lead her to the job that will also bring her closer to you. Bring circumstances and people into her life that will illuminate your love and your invitation to her to draw near to you. May her eyes be opened to see that what the world offers is but fool's gold while the treasure you offer is eternal. I pray too for Eric who has wandered into darkness and because he is blind says you do not exist. Oh, confront him with your reality, O Lord and may he buy eye salve so his spiritual eyes will be opened! In Jesus' name I pray, amen

Julie said...

Oh Lord, I plead for this dear one who is so discouraged. May she realize that even at its worst this life is but temporary and the best and the eternal is yet to come when our work here is done. Speak to her heart and encourage her to know that you do have a plan and your plans are for good and not for evil. Heal the hurt in her heart, flow forgiveness over her and through her to those who have hurt her. May she find a way to use her hurt to heal others and show others the strength of your love. Give her - day by day- the comfort and encouragement that she needs, may she know your strength in her weakness and know that it is enough! Lift her up into heavenly places and may her 'joy come in the morning' . In Jesus holy, precious name, amen

Anneliese said...

Just coming here and agreeing with Julie in prayer for Cayce and Eric. Lord, let them come to know that You are there and how much you love them. Amen

Anneliese said...

Agreeing in prayer with Julie and others who are praying as they read . . . . Lord, encourage this dear anonymous person who has asked for prayer. I pray You would sow Your mercy and grace to this soul crying out in despair. I ask that she would know that you gave your life for the sin and pain of this world and that we can come to You for healing and know Your peace. May Your word encourage her and give her strength to trust You one day at a time, until one day she sees how You have always been there all along. In Jesus Name we ask. Amen

Lovella ♥ said...

Joining here as well, in agreeing in prayer with Julie and Anneliese.

Anonymous said...

I'd like agreement prayer for my friend's daughter-in-law, been diagnosed with breast cancer-her name is Jenny. First I'd like to ask for peace and joy in both families, expectation of GOD for healing, and then a total MIRACLE from our loving Father.. thanks I 'll keep you posted. GOD bless you. Pat

Julie said...

Father I pray for Jenny as she is facing a traumatic time in her life. O Lord, you know the anxiety in her heart and in the hearts of her loved ones. I pray that even that they go through this uncertain time that you would cover them with your peace and your strength, comfort and yes, even joy. I pray for healing, for miracles beyond the doctors' comprehension. Bless this family and may their journey be one that brings glory to you and blessing to them and others through them. Thank you, Lord that your plans are for good and not for evil .. We give you the thanksgiving and praise .. always ... In Jesus' name, amen.

Anonymous said...

Lord, I ask for your provision and decision about our daughter. I ask you to provide an answer and direction for our baby after the maternity leave. You know it is in my heart to stay home with our baby. I don't know how this would be possible with child care or financial means. You know, Lord, that I am anxious about this. If the baby does need to go to child care I have issues about trust as well as her being with someone who loves and cares for her as much as we do. This is the burden of my heart. I pray for your intervention God. Please bless our family. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Julie said...

Lord, I stand in agreement with this mother's prayer. You know their financial situation but you are able to provide for them in ways that they do not know. Your desire is that children are cared for and raised by their parents in the love, comfort and security of their own home. I pray that you would provide for them as they have need and give them the wisdom to make the right choices and decisions. Thank you for this family, for the child that you have entrusted to them. Bless them in their love for each other and their desire to follow you . May they trust you in all their ways. In Jesus' name, amen.

Anonymous said...

Please pray for my brother on dialysis and very sick. His son is going to donate a kidney, so pray that God guides the hands and minds of the surgeons (should be end of July or first part of August). Pray that my sister and I are approved to move into a low-income senior housing development in Waterloo--we're in a bad situation here with a mold problem and uncaring landlord who rents to drug dealers.

Julie said...

Dear Lord, I pray for these two sisters that you would provide for them a safer home in a healthier environment... and I pray for their brother who is so ill with failing kidneys. Thank you for the medical wisdom in being able to do kidney transplants and thank you that the son is a match but without you there is no healing, so we look to you. Please prepare both father and son to exchange this gift of life, that the father's body would accept the new kidney and that both father and son would undergo the operation with ease. Guide the hands of the surgeons. May this family rejoice and give you glory for the miracles of life and provision that come from your hand. In Jesus' name , amen.

Anonymous said...

Thank you God, and thank you, ladies!

Faye said...

I was just here a couple of months ago asking for prayers for my mother, Joan. I believe our prayers were answered as she is doing much better. On Father's Day she fell and broke her arm. I ask for prayers that her bones mend on their own and that she will not require surgery.
Thank you

Julie said...

Lord, we thank you for the improved health of Faye's mother. Now we come to you again to ask for healing for her broken arm - we thank you that her injuries were not more serious as they so easily could be been from her fall. We ask that the break will heal fully and quickly, with no infection, complications or surgery. We praise you for all answered prayer .. in Jesus' name , Amen

Anonymous said...

Please pray for a healing of my health. C

Julie said...

Lord, you know 'C' and you know the needs of her body and her soul. I pray that you would hold your healing hand over her and fill her with your love and grace. May she not lose faith but trust you more and more. Bless her, Father... in Jesus name, Amen

Anonymous said...

Hope you girls are okay - I was concerned when I didn't see a recipe entry for today.

Julie said...

Yes.. thank you ! we are fine .. just a computer glitch this morning !! nice to know we are missed! :-)

Anonymous said...

Please pray for new employment for my son "C" and strength to deal with relationship issues.

Julie said...

Lord, I stand with this mother interceding for her son 'C' .. Please provide for him employment that will use the gifts and abilities you have given him and give him grace and strength to deal with the relational difficulties he faces. Be glorified in his life, I ask. In Jesus' name .. amen

Anonymous said...

Please pray that our Country will turn from it's wicked ways and God will heal our land. And that our leaders eyes and hearts will be opened. Pray that a Godly man like Dr. Ben Carson will run for president in 2016 and win. May God bless the girls that put up this web page.

Julie said...

Lord, I am in agreement, interceding for America, as well as my own land of Canada , that the people would 'humble themselves, turn from their wicked ways and pray, seeking God's face' so that 'He would heal our land". I pray for our leaders that you would grant them divine grace and wisdom to make good political decisions and govern well. I pray that you bring into office men that are godly and have humble hearts that follow your laws. O Lord, I know that we have wandered far from you ... revive us, cause tears of repentance to flow, and may we stand under your blessings once more! May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven ! in Jesus' name we pray ... amen

Unknown said...

Please pray that we are given this job that shows us interest. We have been without employment for many months now and are needing this job. Thank you

Julie said...

Dear Father, our provider, you understand the anxiety that comes with being unemployed, the worry/fear that we will not be able to pay our bills. You have promised to meet all our needs and I ask that you provide the employment that Patricia is looking for. According to your will, O Lord, may everything work out for the good that you have in mind for them. in Jesus' name, amen

Kathy said...

Father I too pray that You will provide employment for this family. May they grow in their trust of Your perfect timing in all things. In Jesus name, Amen.

Mary said...

Several weeks ago I asked you to pray for little Sean ("Seanny") who is being treated for leukemia. The situation seemed bleak, but he was about to receive a bone marrow transplant from his brother. Then a cord blood donor was found with a perfect match, he received the transplant, had some VERY rough days - and then - yesterday - I received the following post (he was supposed to be in isolation in hospital for 100 days after the transplant) - "Day 47 today started off with wonderful news from our Dr. Rod! Sean's bone marrow is now 100% the baby's marrow. Complete engraftment of the baby stem cord has taken place! Sean's counts are holding strong and he has not required a transfusion in 2 weeks:)
As much as I celebrate this great news, I also have a request for anyone out there in FB land who can help out another little boy, Aivyn who also requires a bone marrow transplant. His parents were told no matches could be found and he would have to endure at least 2 more yrs of aggressive chemo- not the ideal treatment. For any of you of Asian/ Filipino descent, please consider going online to " One Match" to sign up to be a potential donor for this adorable little boy.Both his parents are Filipino and sadly there's a shortage of donors from the Asian/ Filipino communities. Thank you!!!! ( please share this post so we can help Aivyn find a match!!!)"
All I can say is "Praise God", this precious child has received a second chance, and his mother - and I - are So very grateful for all the prayers sent Heavenward on Seanny's behalf. Our God is a great God.

Julie said...

O Father, what joy it is to give you praise for your goodness! I thank you for the miracle of health for little Sean, I know your hand is on his life, may it be a life lived honouring to you. Bless him and his mother.
I pray today for Aiwyn who is fighting for life. I ask that a donor be found for him that he too might receive the gift of health. You have a plan for him too and I pray that your hand rest on his little body to give it the strength and health that you created it to have. You are the healer we look to - the medical staff are but your helpers. Thank you for Mary's heart that reaches out in love and compassion to these children who suffer, bless her ! in Jesus' name I pray , amen

Roxanne said...

Hello ladies,

I've so appreciated when you've lifted me up in prayer before, and today I just ask for some support with a job I'm waiting to hear back about. Please help me to pray that I get news soon and that I'm able to arrange everything to be able to meet their needs as well as my family's -- I should have heard back a while ago, and I just want to be given some patience and encouragement, as well as to pray for the recruiter who's obviously got a lot of work to do right now!

Thank you always!

Julie said...

Father, how often you ask us to wait, and you know that waiting is hard for us. It leaves us feeling anxious about what will happen. And yet we know that You hold all things in your hand and will order all things well. I pray that this job that Roxanne is waiting for will be what she needs to provide for her family. I pray that you would encourage her in having patience and reassure her of your ongoing care for her needs. I pray for those who will make the decisions regarding this job that they will be guided by your wisdom to make the right decisions. May this all work out for your glory and praise and we will give you all the thanksgiving. In Jesus' name, Amen

Roxanne said...

Thank you for the support! I got the job! Best of all, my husband will be able to stay home with our daughter for the duration of my maternity leave! Praise the Lord!

Julie said...

Ohh Father ... we thank you for your answer, for your provision in giving this job to Roxanne. All praise and glory go to You ! Bless her in this job and bless her husband as he stays home and cares for their little daughter, may it be a special time for him. Thank you for this family, hold them and guide them day by day.. may they walk in your peace and joy ! in Jesus' name amen

Anonymous said...

Please, pray for my son he is 17 and is chosing a wrong path, I ask that you stand in agreement with me that he will come back to god....thank you.

Julie said...

Oh Father, call back your prodigal son ... I know you are watching, waiting to welcome him home. I pray that you would cause the things that are influencing this boy on a wrong path to disappoint him. I pray that the 'wrong' friends would turn against him. I pray that the fool's gold he reaches for will crumble at his feet. Make it difficult for him to walk the path he is on...and bring to his mind and attention those things that will draw him back to you.
I pray for this mother, that you would strengthen her in her trust in you, that she can give her son to you. May she find peace and comfort in knowing that you hear her prayers and are doing all you can to bring her son to a place where his heart yearns for you and desires the best that you have planned for him! Thank you, Father for loving our children more than we mothers ever could and thank you for working to bring them into the safety of that saving love. In Jesus name I pray .. amen

Anonymous said...

I ask for continued prayer on this concern. We are waiting on an answer. A friend shared that she is more comfortable leaving her baby in care when he is older. I feel the opposite! I think it's worse. God, I want to be home with her. I do not want to put her in care. Please Lord give us an answer very soon as my maternity leave will be over soon. I trust your will Lord. I feel like crying over this all. Please bless us all. Give us clarity. Give us security. Give us answer.

Julie said...

Oh Father, you see this anxious mother's heart and understand her anxiety. I pray that you would fill her mind with peace knowing she can trust you. May your love cast out her fears. Your answers rarely come early but they are never late. Astonish this young couple with your provision... with the clarity of your answers. You did not entrust these parents with this precious life and then not enable them to care for their child. Bless this little family that you hold securely in your hand. In Jesus' loving name, amen.

Anneliese said...

Dear Heavenly Father, I hear this mother's anxious thoughts and prayer and realize in it the birth of an the ongoing trust we had to place in You as we became parents. I remember the first concern I ever had for my baby soon after birth and how we've had to make choices as our children grew. It's never easy, but I'm so thankful that, as we pray, we can trust You to guide us and always provide a way. Thank you that You will provide for this family and give this mom just what is needed in her situation.

Anonymous said...

Please pray for me. My husband of 22 years divorced me. I am very lonely, and I feel empty. I wanted someone to share my life with. Now I just cry all the time alone.

Julie said...

Father, I know you hate divorce... you hate the pain, the suffering the destruction it causes, the broken relationships and vows. Yet you do not abandon those who cry in the dark. I pray for this dear one, Lord and I ask that you take her up, that you be her Husband as you have promised you will be. Fill all her empty places with yourself, take away the pain and fear and replace it with a overwhelming sense of your love. Fill her life with purpose and fellowship with your people. You have seen every tear she has shed and saved them all in your bottle - now I ask that you dry her tears and when she looks up and sees your shining face a smile will be her response. May you be her gift of joy each morning and may she know she never walks alone.
I come with her to your throne in Jesus' name, amen

Faye said...

Please pray for my dear friend Jordan who is critically ill in hospital. It's been a week now and he still hasn't regain consciousness. I know he is trying hard to open his eyes and come back to his family. I pray that he gets well and that his body has the strength to heal. I also pray for his family as they wait by his bedside.

Thank you
Faye

Julie said...

Lord, I pray for your healing hand to be upon Jordan lying in that hospital bed, unconscious. I pray that you would heal his body, give him the strength to return to consciousness and his body to be restored to full health. I pray for his mind and his spirit that he would know and sense your presence and your care upon him. Comfort the family with peace as they trust in you and wait at the bedside of their loved one. Thank you for your ever ready help in time of distress and trouble and that your answers always come out of your love for us. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

Down On The Farm said...

Father, I lift these prayer warriors before you today. I ask that you would pour out Your Holy Spirit upon each and every one of them. I ask that You would give them wisdom and discernment as they read these prayer requests. And Lord I stand in agreement with them for each and every prayer request mentioned on this blog. God, the needs are so many, but You are a Mighty God. Nothing is too difficult for you. Nothing is beyond Your outstretched hand of salvation, of restoration, of healing and of provision. I ask that every crooked place would be made straight, both in the lives of those who have made the request, and those for whom so many have prayed. Remind us all that our trust and our hope is in You alone. We thank you God for your love and mercy, and for the Blood of Your Son Jesus. We are so unworthy. And yet You love us anyway. We thank You for answered prayer. We praise You. In Jesus Mighty Name. Amen

Julie said...

Thank you !

Anneliese said...

Thank you! It is encouraging to know that others are praying as well as requests are read.