Sunday, June 27, 2010

Standing in the gap..... My prayer of hope

This is the only way I know to get this prayer to the masses. As all of my friends and family from Haysville/Wichita area know, our extended family has been praying for at least two folks who've suffered sudden life changing events. And while we may be shaking our heads, and feeling that sting of pain because we don't understand, I wanted to offer this prayer for Troy and Carl, their families and friends and everyone one of us touched by their lives. Let us all remember to stand in the gap in faith and trust the One who is in control.

Father God, we thank you for your plans for our lives. We thank you, God, that you remain on the throne regardless of our circumstances. We thank you, Father, for your promises to never leave or forsake us. We thank you, Lord, that you have numbered the hairs on our heads, and written our names on your palm that we can fully trust and rest in you. Father God, we are leaning into you now, seeking your peace. We are resting at your feet straining to hear your voice. We are praising you for the healing plan you have for the lives of these two men - and the countless others facing challenges with their health. Father, we know you can take all things the enemy designs for harm, and bring Glory to your Name. Lord, I pray that you will strengthen us and give us your endurance for the days ahead. I pray, Father, that you will wrap these families in your loving embrace; that they will feel your warmth and light; that they will know your peace and can believe in your promises. Father, let all of us stand in the gap for each of them. Let our faith be magnified and increased as we raise our hands to praise you for healing and miracles. God, touch these families. Touch their friends. Touch their children. You know what every person needs who has been touched by these men - and those who are suffering. Father, meet each of us where we are and provide us what we need. Thank you, Father, that you are Jehovah Jirah and our provider of all that we need. Thank you, God, for all you do to bring us hope in our lives and let us know that we are safe in your arms; that you have a plan and we can trust you. In Jesus' name, Amen!

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