Prayer & Supplications
October 1, 2009
Re: Move to Ca.
The Lord has been quickening to me the verse about His disciples being sent from "Jerusalem to Judea to Samaria to the outer parts of the earth." Along these lines; I was led to Ron in the streets this morning to encourage him to consider staying with family (in a nearby town) for a few weeks until the time comes for us to depart for San Francisco. He said that he has been thinking of this also. I think that this will help Ron in the transition from homelessness to whatever it is that the Lord has for us in Ca., but not only that, I think that it is important for those of us who are being "sent" to Ca. to now spend some quality time with the friends and the family that God has given us here, and this because we may never return again to Rochester.
In regard to prayers for Ron, please pray that he might now find favor with his folks and his sister who live outside of Rochester. Also, please pray that God might give Ron and I both the wisdom that we need to properly prepare for the "move" that is now at hand. Also, if you feel so led, please pray for Tim, as he is still in prayerful posture before the Lord to see if he is to join Ron and I on this move to Ca. and he too has quite a number of things that need to be worked out in order for him to do that.
I pray that God's abundant grace and provision be poured out on all involved in this work that is at hand. This "Faith House" thing is surely coming about, it's just not going to be in Rochester as we thought it might be, and it might just take on a whole other form than what we expected. What God does is usually much better than what we can think or expect of a thing, is it not? I give Him praise.
Blessings of His abundant love and of His peace to you all.
In Him
D
(Original post - September 26, 2009)
September 26, 2009
Those of you who are not on the e-mail list have not heard of any of this yet, so I feel led to mention this here, and this so that those of you who feel moved to pray might pray, and those who feel led to help in some other way .. might help in that way.
Some of us are planning a move from NY to San Francisco soon, and as far as I can tell, we will be living "in community" in the Tenderloin, which is pretty much the "Skid-Row" of San Francisco. A large portion (if not the majority) of the people you'll meet here are homeless and drug addicted, and many of these walk the Tenderloin streets day and night like some sort of drug-crazed demon-posessed zombies.
This is an area of San Francisco that has pretty much been given over to lawlessness. The nickname "Tenderloin" was actualy given to this area of the city by the police, who years ago insisted on higher pay in order to work this particularly dangerous city beat (therefore they could afford to buy better cuts of meat than some other people - "tenderloin" as opposed to "chuck").
Anyway, several of us are now getting the word "Go" regarding San Francisco. As most of you know, God's Spirit is as a River that flows to the lowest of low places, and if we are deep in this River we too will be swept to low places - for the purpose of bringing LIFE (CHRIST) to the people there.
Our tentative date for departure to S.F is November 1. Prayers regarding this move are greatly appreciated. Blessings to ya. -- D
August 23, 2009
I've been camping out (in a sense) in downtown Rochester for a couple of days, led by the Lord to numerous people here. I sure could use some prayer support in this, but I especially ask for prayer for a man who I met just this morning. This man's name is "Dave." Dave is homeless, but even "homelessness" seems to have been used by God to bring forth an incredibly sweet spirit in this man. I think that "Dave" ministered to me this morning as much or more than I did to him. Our meeting was clearly very special.
Anyway, Dave, for the most part, is getting by pretty well on the streets right now, but the cold weather here in Rochester is not far off and because of this I think that God has some sort of plan to get Dave off of the street soon.
In this regard, maybe some of you can now bear some of Dave's burden in prayer, perhaps even bear witness to the Father's will in this that HIS will is then done.
Thanks a lot for your help. -- David
August 21, 2009
I'm going to be brief with this, but I ask you to consider praying for someone who I met on the streets of Rochester yesterday. She is a young girl named Nicole. She is all alone, and she is living in a (flop-house) hotel that is occupied mostly by transients, drug addicts, and girls caught up in prostitution. I think that if you take a moment to pray for Nicole, you will find that there is a (Spirit) burden. We can help this girl now with our prayers. I know that we can.
Bless you. – D
August 21, 2009
I have suffered a severe financial setback which has placed my family and I in desperate need. Please pray for us that God, our Father, will forgive us and help us quickly.
Thank you,
Al
August 15, 2009
Dear David;
I've been in tears off and on since yesterday. I went to a dentist because I've had two dental abscesses in the last couple of months. I have another now. They did a full set of X-rays. It turns out that when the dentists examined my teeth, he said that I must have 6 teeth extracted and 12 filled, and possibly a root canal, and then something else. All total, it will costs over $1,300.00 which I have to pay different amounts up front for each procedure at each visit. It is scheduled to extract 2 teeth next Friday (8/21/09) and that will cost $100.00. I have to get food stamps to get by and I have no idea how I can pay for all the dental expenses (which I don't really want, but don't really have much choice because things will only get worse with time just as they've gotten so bad over time and are like they are now). The teeth to be extracted are my remaining, major chewing teeth so I don't know how I will be able to eat regular foods. There will have to be many changes which I hate. Needless to say, there is a LOT of associated (physical, mental, and financial) PAIN coming. I dread it all so very much. I almost would rather die to escape it, but that's not likely. I wish I had whatever it takes to obtain a miracle for my teeth. Alas, what can I do besides being afraid of all this? I think I will be sad, depressed, and afraid for a long time coming. Pray for me if you will.
Hugs,
Johnny
August 13, 2009
Several years ago after hearing the Lord speak to me repeatedly about "traveling," I asked Him, "Just where is it that you want me to go, Lord?" He then said to me, "To the least of these, My brethren, David."
Anyway, I was led into the city today (Rochester) and then into one divine appointment after another. I often pray that I'll be like a leaf blown by the wind (the Spirit), and just moments after praying such a thing today, I saw a sign posted on a pole that said "Blown by the Wind." That was surely the Spirit's confirmation of my prayer, and it was also then my experience.
Now, I'm not going to get into specifics here, but I was led to meet with a number of men today, each of them homeless, and all of them in need of our prayers. The names of these are Dave, James, Big Mike, Bear, and Ron. These are all followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and they are all going through things right now that most of us can only imagine what it would be like...
D
August 9, 2009
RE: "Em" (Edna Mae)
I know that many people are now praying for Edna Mae's situation. While I've been in prayer for her, I've been getting a sense that she's got quite a call on her life. Whether part of that is for her to pass on into the spirit now that God may be glorified through that, or for her to remain here in this realm that God may be glorified through that, remains to be seen. All I know is that ALL of this (as painful as it is) is being worked to the good according to our heavenly Daddy's good purpose and for His glory.
I was praying for Em yesterday morning when God showed me two crosses, a small one next to a much larger one. Through this I got the sense that Em is bearing her cross now ... right along side of Jesus. Here's a picture of Em, for those of you who would like a face to put with your prayers. Please take note of what little Em is bearing around her neck. -- David
(Original post - August 3, 2009)
August 9. 2009
My heart is hurting, lonely and longing and I don't even know how to begin to share what I am going through. So I will just ask that anyone being moved by the spirit of the Father to pray .... let the Father show you how to pray..Thank-you and may God Bless!
Dot
August 8, 2009
(Re: Edna Mae) I haven't felt led to comment on any of this until now, but I have just been relaying messages as they've been passed on to me. I will say now, though, that it has seemed to me that the thoughts of "organ donation" (as noble as they are) were bringing some confusion to the parents thinking in this, and because of that, it needed to be "taken off the table." Some other saints have also expressed this, and, as far as I understand it, that has now been done. So, the baby's body temperature is now being raised and she will be taken off of life support. This means that she will either "wake up" miraculously, or she will die. May God be glorified in this. Thank you all for your prayers. - David
(Original post - August 3, 2009)
August 8, 2009
Update - Edna Mae
David - Thank you so much for your prayers and circulating information about Baby Em (Edna Mae) so others can pray for her as they feel led. The family is so appreciative of all the support and prayers. It has truly been a blessing to them. They have started to raise the baby's temperature, which I believe is the first step to taking her off life support. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Blessings, Beth
(Original post August 3, 2009)
August 7, 2009
UPDATE:
HI Dave,
As most of the people here probably now know, Edna Mae is the 19 month old little girl who fell into her family pool and has been in intensive care. The news from the doctors has not been very good over the past couple of days. Edna now has little to no brain activity and she has been deteriorating quickly. Today is basically the day that the doctors have told the family that they need to make a decision as to whether or not they want to take her off life support. The parents are in desperate need of Godly wisdom and guidance now as they are firm supporters of organ donation, but they have been told that there have been rare instances when someone is taken off of life support and then has woken up. If Edna Mae is taken off life support today and she does not have a miraculous "waking up" event, then the organs will no longer be viable for donation. If Edna's parents say "yes" to organ donation now, then they have no chance of knowing if Edna could have had that miraculous recovery that so rarely happens in cases like this one. This is surely a most terrible situation for this family to be going through.They need our prayers today. They can't make the descisions that they need to make on their own ....they need to hear from on High. Please pray... please.
Heidi
(Original entry posted on August 3, 2009)
August 3, 2009
For those who feel a burden to pray: I found out today that a friend's baby niece, Edna Mae, fell into a pool, and the doctors are saying that they don't know if she is going to make it. She is only 1 1/2 years old, and as you probably already know, the family is devastated and in need of prayer - for Edna Mae, and for all who know her and love her. Thanks to all who feel led to pray for them.
Heidi
July 24, 2009
Each morning I take my dog (Great Dane, 8mos.old) for a 3 mile walk. Wednesday morning as I was completing our walk, my dog took off after another dog. I had both hands on the leash, however, I wasn't expecting to fly through the air, (without the greatest of ease) right flat on my face. I was taken to Kingston Hospital where I was told that I had bleeding on the brain. They transported me to Albany Medical Center where it was confirmed by another Cat scan. They kept me until the bleeding stopped and they gave me medication to stop any seizures from happening. I am home at the moment. My face and nose were smashed pretty hard. I praised God for still being conscious from the very beginning. I do feel a little wobbly and I am not seeing very clearly. Please pray with me that my face and head heal well, and for a sound mind. What I really want most is to know what God is saying to me through all of this. I pray for a clear word. I do feel His peace and His Grace, and I realize that it could've been a whole lot worse.
Love and Blessings,
ms_angell
July 24, 2009
Please pray for my co-worker Kara and her husband. They are in deep trouble and their family is in need of protection. Lately, I have been feeling Kara's burden so greatly that I have been feeling a bit ill. Kara is wide open to hear from the Lord right now. She really needs to hear Him. Let's pray that she does.
Ann
July 20, 2009
UPDATE - (Jenna and Valerie)
Good morning to all,
Marlene, thank you so much for sending this out. You will never know how much your friendship and guidance have meant to me thru-out the years. I just wanted to let everyone know that Jenna is in good spirits (not a big surprise) and will certainly need your prayers in these next few crucial days and months for her recovery. She is strong and beautiful and has taught us so much thru this experience of her selflessness for others around her. Yesterday when I walked into the room the first thing she did was pay me 3 compliments. Then she told me how happy and thankful to God she was that it was her that was injured more seriously than her cousin. As usual, she brought tears to everyone's eyes as the Lord is always passing thru her. Having said that, I will clarify that her cousin (my niece-Valerie Stus) had some slight injuries and will be very sore for the next little while but that she is fine. She did not undergo any surgery and will recuperate well. What a blessing!! We are confident that Jenna will go thru this journey and treat it as a new marathon to life. She is an amazing woman with so many people around her that love her. Thank you for all of your prayers. I will keep you as updated as I can.
Michelle & Murray Riehl
(Original entry posted on July 19, 2009)
July 19, 2009
Good morning everyone. I received a call this morning at 5:30 am from my best friend Michelle Riehl. There was an accident yesterday afternoon at Wakaw Lake Saskatchewan involving her daughter Jenna. Jenna is 21 years old and incredibly athletic. They were enjoying a beautiful afternoon playing in the water at the lake, kayaking, swimming, and seadooing. She was kayaking and flipping the kayak over splashing about when her cousin came by to tow the kayak in with Jenna and his sister on the machine. The kayak was full of water and in a single moment the throttle was touched a little too hard and the girls flipped off the back of the machine landing on the nose of the kayak. Jenna was the first one to hit with her cousin on top of her. She completely severed her bowel from her rectum as well as many lacerations to her vagina. Her cousin (sorry, I cannot remember her name) also suffered similar injuries but not as severe. The girls were rushed to the hospital by ambulance and have both undergone surgery. Jenna was in surgery for 3 1/2 hours as doctors reconnected her bowel to her rectum. The biggest threat that they face right now is toxic infection as 8 hours had passed from the accident to the surgery. She will need a colostomy bag for 3-6 months for sure, and we are hoping that the fecal matter and other toxins do not cause her serious problems. We are HOPING for a full recovery. I understand her cousin also had surgery but I am not sure about her condition. Barring no further complications the girls still have a long road to recovery. Please join our family in prayer for these 2 girls and their families: Vern Stus, Michelle & Murray Riehl, Crystal Stus, Wayne & Doris Stus and family. Such an innocent day at the beach with family. May God be glorified in this trial.
Thanks,
Marlene
July 19, 2009
UPDATE: As of 5pm on 7/19, baby Maverick is doing fine! The Lord has apparently used this trial to bring this family back together. This is something that Maverick's grandmother has been asking the Lord to do. She now thanks everyone for their faithfulness to pray for her grandson and her family, and she is praising God now for His wisdom and His goodness which has been revealed to us all in this work of bringing her family back together through this baby!
(Original entry posted on July 18, 2009)
July 18, 2009
My girlfriend's grandson, Maverick, was born 5 weeks early and is in ICU. He isn't eating and stops breathing often. He is being monitored 24/7 and the family is very worried. Thank you for your caring hearts and prayers.
Blessings and Love,
Darlene
July 15, 2009
I hope that some saints might agree with me in prayer for my brother Jack and his wife Susan. I pray that Jack will humble himself and reach out to OUR LORD now for help in this time of affliction. I pray for Susan to stay strong as they go through this very difficult trial, and that she too will reach out to God now for help.
Barbara
July 15, 2009
There is always a request, but for me at this time........I am waiting on the Lord for understanding of His will and direction for me at this crossroads I am at. As you must know, there are times when we are in an obscure place and it seems that God is leading us in a direction that we do not understand at the time. I need confirmation and clear direction from Him. I will only go where his presence is. If this could be a prayer request, then so be it. I am so thankful to have this opportunity to have this precious fellowship with other believers on this deep level. I have felt so alone for so long.
Nicole
July 15, 2009
Most people don't know this, but a little over two years ago I was led of the Lord to sell my car (my last worldly possession apart from my laptop and clothes) and then use the money from that in ministry to the poor in NYC and Toronto. For the most part, I've been able to get by without a vehicle over this period of time, but "getting by" is becoming increasingly more difficult for me now. I injured my knee last year, and though I can still walk pretty well without a lot of pain, I can't walk 15-20 miles at a pop like I used to, though I am sometimes still forced to do that.
Now, I am not asking for anything from anyone here but just your prayers. I need a breakthrough. I need to see God's hand of provision in this ... and soon. Bless you.
David