Encourage One Another
Pray focus week 8 (Sunday-Shabbat)
It is amazing ALL that our Lord did THIS week. In the last two weeks, He has answered in incredible ways. I encourage you to meditate on these miracles – allow these to build your faith – to encourage you. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing,” I Thes 5:11, NIV.
Scriptures upon which to meditate:
o If we do not quit, we will see victory! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up,” Gal 6:9, NIV.
o Daniel’s prayers were heard the first day, but it took 21 days for him to get a breakthrough. We also must continue to pray, fast, and seek God. “At that time I, Daniel, mourned [fasted and prayed] for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over … “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard,” Daniel 10:2-3; 12b, NIV.
Urgent requests:(answers are highlighted! Let us continue lifting up these situations until there is total victory.)
WOW!!!!!!!!!! Meditate on these fantastic answers to YOUR prayers!
o Norman George’s surgery Monday: that satan would be bound from further attack on Norman’s heart. Doctor feels Norman’s heart will function properly!
o Fred (Bonnie’s brother): he has moved out of ICU (after almost 3 weeks!); there is improvement – hallelujah! That issues will be overcome, started to hemorrhage. – he was released from St. Joe’s to go to rehab in his hometown, Globe. Three weeks ago, doctors didn’t know if he would live! Family members began speaking who hadn’t talked in 5-10 years!
o Son: reached out for help – a fantastic first step!
o Danielle (Phyllis’ daughter): drug-free for over three weeks and has her children back!
o Phyllis: “After my doctor and I chatted about what had been going on regarding my physical issues, she told me that she saw a totally different person in me than she had seen in many years. She said everything about me was better…that I seemed to have a glow about me and that I seemed to be at peace with my life. I shared with her that I had found a congregation since I moved and that I felt closer to God than I have felt in quite a long time. I told her how I worked every day to be the person I know the Lord wants me to be. She was so happy for me and pleased in the changes in my life… Yes, I still have physical issues but that is something we all have and learn to deal with.“
Continued requests: (please email updates on these situations)
o Dawn’s 2nd knee replacement surgery – Wednesday: that she heals as quickly as she is from the first and that there is no strain on the 1st knee.
o Frank & Judy (Art’s, Pamela’s & Norman’s friends): God will intervene and give direction. (Frank has been Judy’s sole care giver for all 30 years she has had MS. He is now in his 70s, and she is a quadriplegic.)
o A Medicare situation to be straightened out – to his financial benefit. And for doctors to find the right solution to his health issues.
o All of Deb’s requirements would be fulfilled and that she will get the part-time job.
o Ruthie (Bev’s friend): heavy spiritual attack; that she is encouraged and resists.
o Travis (Les’a & Don’s friend & a man of God): that the Lord would bring him the perfect helpmate –to share his life and to be a partner in ministry.
o Families (all of our families): to be whole and walk in the ways of the Lord!
o CFS (us!): have wisdom and tenacity to continue on to see victory!
Assignments:
o Fast: Wed-Thurs (you choose whether liquid/water/juice fast or no pleasant bread fast (giving up a food or drink that you love) for these two days. Several are fasting longer to break the chains that are ensnaring.
1. Prayer earnestly for the rest of our Watchmen – lift up each other’s arms as Moses were lifted by Aaron and Hur.
o Email me: results& challenges, we want to hear – we love you and are here for YOU!
o Speak the Word to these situations.
Prayer:
o “Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh! Holy, Holy, Holy! You are holy, God! We worship You. How awesome are You! We are humbled at Your intervention in each of these circumstances. You have answered our prayers in a mighty way. Thank You! We ask that You continue your work in each of these situations – heal these saints, these finances, these family relationships, our nation. Bring Your peace to Jerusalem. In Your Holy Name, we pray!”
