My heart is heavy for two wonderful young moms I know. The first mom, is a close friend of mine who is pregnant with her fourth child. I must say, that this pregnancy has been a test of faith, prayer and dependence on the Lord for her but also for myself! I have learned through this that there are some battles that rage on and on and we can't EVER give up on them! We have prayed continuously for the life of this baby since very early in the pregnancy and it has been an uphill battle since then and continues to be so. I will be honest, it is REALLY hard for me to relate to this situation. Yes, I had 4 children, 4 pregnancies, and they were all close together; however, I was so blessed with pretty eventless pregnancies and never really had issues while pregnant. Through my friend though, I have learned how incredibly precious and powerful standing in the gap for LIFE really is! So many times I have thought "I want to do more!" "I need to step up and help more." etc and yet the Lord has brought me back to "You are doing more than you can imagine...you are fighting the battle for life on your knees and that is the most important weapon of al!" Oh my friends - if we only understood and grasped the incredible and amazing power that we have through prayer and intercession on the behalf of others, how much more would we be on our knees, vervently fighting the battles we face each and every day? The battle is not done for my friend - she needs to carry this baby another 4 weeks for it to be completely healthy and strong but you know what? I am learning that I can help her, I can intervene because I can PRAY. I would ask that you join me in praying for this little life that she carries, that he would become strong and healthy and that she would be able to not only carry him another 4 weeks but that the contractions would stop, the other issues she is having would be healed and that she would have energy for her 3 children that are here. Pray that this would be a battle that we can say "WOW, look what God did!" I believe that God will be glorified through the life she carries.
The second young mom is not someone I know really well although I have met her and know her heart is to serve the Lord. She is facing a legal issue and court case this week that could literally change her life forever. Again, I felt helpless and unable to really do anything and again I am reminded to PRAY. My heart goes out to her because I believe in my heart that she is innocent of the charges against her and yet in our messed up and turned around world - there are those that would have her pay a price higher than any mom should. Yet, once again the Lord has told me - "fight this battle on your knees" Think about that. What soldier would run into battle crawling on their knees and yet - we are so STRONG when we fall on our knees before the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. We have more strength, more endurance, more stamina, more POWER than the enemy will EVER know when we fall before the throne of the Lord God Almighty...why then is it that we like David, try to weild a sword much to heavy for us and wear an armor way to big and then go into battle? Instead we need to say, like David, the LORD is my sheild, His Word is my Sword and He will go before me!
Prayer is something that I struggle with. It is not that I don't pray but more that I don't do it often or intensely enough. I am learning though and I am anxious to become more and more powerful in my use of prayer. This week, these two young moms are my focus in my prayer time but I don't want to be limited to that. If you are facing a situation or a battle and you know that you need prayer warriors PLEASE e-mail me! For many of you, this is the only way I can help BUT it is also the absolute BEST way I can help. I would also ask that you join me in intense prayer for my two friends - pray that the victory will be one and the Lord God Almighty will be glorified beyond our wildest dreams!
arringtonmom@yahoo.com - I look forward to hearing how I can pray for you and THANK YOU for helping me pray more intensely than ever before!
5 comments:
Great post. I will lift both of your friends up in prayer. I am not good at directed prayer time. I have found that my prayer time is when I am journaling, anytime requests come to mind then I try to take them before the Lord. As you strive to improve your prayer life you will be amazed at how you find a system that works for you and opens a wonderful conversation with our Father.
Great reminder of how we can intercede for others! I'll definitely be joining you in prayers for these friends
Thank you for sharing, Ronnie. I will join you on my knees. Prayer is powerful! Definitely our best.. sometimes, I think and even say, "Well..all I can do is pray." w/out thinking or acknowledging that it is in fact the absolute BEST that I can give.. literally the BEST thing to do. I hate feeling like things are beyond my control.. yet, EVERYTHING is beyond my control..thank God!! As if I'd know best..but I can petition to the One who created it all..and who holds the Universe, who always knows best and ALWAYS has our best at heart.. Thank you..love you. I will be agreeing w/you in prayer for these two moms..and that is even more powerful! Praying in agreement!
PRAISE THE LORD! The young mom facing charges has been found not guilty and is reunited with her precious family! What a journey for her. Please continue to pray for her as she rebuilds her life after this horrible ordeal and thank you for joining me in prayer!
I just wanted to say thanks for your heart and for caring so much for my sweet son and me. It means alot to know that he is loved so much. :)
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