Couple of Special Requests...

Last Night's small group discussion topic was over the first chapter of AW Tozer's The Attributes of God. Chapter One was about God's infinitude. God is infinite. He has no beginning and no end. It is difficult to grasp that concept. We did the best we could trying to figure it out. Towards the end of the night the couples split up and the men went in one room and the women went into another room.

We just chatted about what was going on in our lives and spoke of special prayer requests we had. This morning I would like to lift up several requests that were brought to my attention. Oscar would like prayer for his children. They are grown up adults now, His daughter is about to have a baby and his son just returned from an assignment in Iraq. Oscar wants to be a better spiritual mentor to them and help lead them to Christ. Russ asked for prayer for his daughter, too. She is grown up and needs spiritual direction, also. Joe wouldn't mind to finally sell his house. It's been on the market for over a year now.

I am aware of a few other requests that I'd also like to lay before the prayer warriors today, as well...

My good friend Elizabeth who lives in Chicago is struggling with her finances and her circumstance is causing her a little depression. She is retired and her elderly mother lives with her also. She is living on a fixed income and is just having trouble making ends meet.

I also have a tennis student of mine, a little boy named Joshua who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. He and his family need to be lifted up in prayer. And I have another little 10 year old student in West Columbia named Jesse that suffers from Crohn's disease.

Finally, I have an adult friend named Frank who's a contractor in Iraq. He is a new Christian and I have been helping him with his questions about walking with God. Please pray for his safe return home so his family and friends can minister more to his spiritual needs.

Thank You Prayer Warriors for lifting these people and their needs up to the Lord this weekend.


Dear Heavenly Father,

Lord, You are Almighty and Everlasting. You are infinite, without beginning or end. You are our protector and provider. You promised that you would meet us at our point of need and give also give us grace to overcome adversity. Divine Master, I humbly come before you this morning with needs and petitions of your faithful servants.

Father God, I have the requests of two parents, Russ and Oscar. They love their children and want to see the best for them. They want their kids to know you the way they do. Help them to reach their children for You. Intervene in their circumstances. Send angels, Lord. Spiritualsor earthly angels, send someone to minister to Oscar and Russ's children. Also, Please help Oscar and Russ to keep up their own faith so that they may present a great role model for their children. Soften their children's hearts and help them to make wise life decisions.

Lord, if it be your will lead these young people to Clear Creek Community Church and get them involved in life changing authentic Christian relationships. I pray these these things in Jesus' Name.

Lord, there must be some reason Joe is still in is house. We know that You have perfect timing, Lord. We don't always understand your timing, but we rest assured that your divine hand is in the selling of Joe's house. Father I pray that it all works out for good like I know it will. I am grateful for Joe and his leadership, and his hospitality. It's awesome that he would open his house up to our small group. Bless his House, Lord. His wife and children. Give him the continued patience to wait on your divine timing in the sale of his house.

Lord God, I pray that You keep Frank Safe from harm and that he continue to grow in You and draw closer to you as he is over in Iraq until February 9. I also continue to lift up my sister in Christ, Elizabeth. Lift her spirit, Lord. She is praying for a financial miracle. Father, I pray that your providence runneth over in Elizabeth's situation. I don't know how it all could possibly work out, except that you are a God of infinite possibilities. You can do anything, Lord. You can certainly fix Elizabeth's financial situation. I lay that request at Your feet, Lord.

Lastly Father God, I present two children to you. Two sweet, innocent children. Both have good strong Christian families who are actively seeking prayer for their precious children who are ill. Jesus, won't you heal Jesse and Joshua...? Why must the little children suffer...? Please Lord, heal their bodies. Let their miraculous recovery be a testament to the power of prayer and faith. Oh God, You are an Awesome God. Your Power and Might are infinite. Heal the lives of those brought before you in prayer today, good and gentle Lord.

I pray these things in Your Son Jesus' name, AMEN.