Why Should I Pray??

Week 23, year 2! (Sunday-Shabbat)

“I’m sooo busy; I don’t have time to set aside a specific time each day to pray,” the enemy tells us.

One of the things I never cease to be amazed about are the LORD’s dividends on what we give Him. We give Him our hearts, and He gives us eternity! We pay our 10% tithe, and He extends our finances! We love Him and follows His ways, and He bestows countless blessings upon us. We pray, and He allows us to participate in His plans for our family, friends, nation, the world. But there is more.

Since we began the Call To Prayer 18 months ago, we have seen countless miracles He has wrought as a result of our praying. But there is still more!

Did you know that there are not only mental benefits but also physiological benefits to prayer? One of the obvious ones is the peace the Lord gives when we pray in difficult situations. In addition, studies have shown there is a connection between prayer and less depression, lower blood pressure, improved ability to deal with financial problems and physical pain, better health and a longer life.

(For the next few weeks we are going to the explore benefits of praying. Next week, we shall look at some of the benefits of prayer to our brain.)

“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.” ~ Corrie ten Boom

ASSIGNMENT: pray 15 minutes a day! Prayer changes things!

“Lord, help us to put an end to the busyness of our lives – help us to make time to pray everyday. Forgive us for allowing the pressures of life to crowd our time with You. You are such a amazing, loving Father. We bless You! Thank You for all You’ve done in Paul’s life. We pray that You restore him completely. Heal those who are hurting physically and emotionally. Bring revival to our land. Protect our soldiers and their families. We continue to lift up our families. Lord, we ask that You surround them with believers; people who will draw them to jealousy because they know You and have Your peace. Bless your Israel, Your land, and bring Your peace to J’lem. In Your holy Name, we pray.”

IMMEDIATE Prayer Requests:

1.      REVIVAL IN AMERICA!

2.      Paul: total restoration: back pain to leave. Total restoration.

3.      Lynn: sleep and rest.

4.      Murray: broken foot.

5.      John: healing.

6.      Joan, Bonnie, & Connie: healing and ordering of their footsteps for treatment.

7.      Move (Phyllis & family; Rhonda & Norm): their moves will be filled with His peace; that all decisions will be obvious.

8.      Dennis: wisdom concerning early retirement.

9.      Bonnie: emotional healing from sister-in-law’s death.

10.  Niece (Bonnie): healing for 4-yr old’s body.

11.  Connie: new place to live; victory in her life. Son to move to Tucson.

12.  Aunt (Jeannette): fell and hit head; airlifted to El Paso; healing and salvation.

13.  Leonard (Phyllis brother): kidney action to be resumed; doctors to determine problem.

14.  Family members who are far off will return and serve God.

15.  Families to serve God.

16.  Power to overcome temptations.

17.  David (Bev & Ruben): repentance, deliverance.

18.  Brother (Bev): healing from massive heart attack and salvation

19.  Phyllis & family: upcoming move.

20.  Rhonda & Norm: upcoming move.

21.  God son (Doc): attitude change; wisdom for Doc.

22.  Amy, Debbie, Charity (Debbie & Dennis): prayer for resolving emotional scars of past which are affecting extended family relationships.

23.  Nephew (Bev & Ruben): Believer diagnosed with leukemia.

24.  Friend (Norman G): able to conceive a child

25.  New jobs for those in need.

26.  Favor, peace, and wisdom in the work place.

27.  Dawn’s daughter and grandson: accident. Both cars totaled; hallelujah: they were not hurt but badly shaken.

28.  Chantell: new job

29.  Joanne (Dawn): 84 yrs and not well. Please pray for her salvation

30.  Laura (Norman G): unspoken; prayer for Steven as he begins life since his wife’s death

31.  Maxine, Bonnie, Jim, Joe, Deb, John, Phyllis, and all others: pain-free, energy, healing, and vitality.

32.  Brother (Doc): healing spiritually and physically.

33.  Ron (Debbie & Dennis): light stroke; no apparent damage; air lifted to UMC. Prayer for total restoration.

34.  PJ & Tracy: house and finances.

35.  Son (Les’a’s co-worker’s son): healing and motivation

36.  Adriana (Yvonne’s sister): continued emotional healing.

37.  Krinskys: sale of home and moving mercies

38.  Natan and Chantell: finances and transition into ‘normal God-centered life’

39.  Natan: PTSD – transition home and all will quickly “be on the same page”

40.  Son (John): divorce and custody, know the God of his father

41.  John: correct medicine will be prescribed and there will be no side effects

42.  Families: please pray that God will intervene and bring His peace and righteousness to these families.

43.  Uncle (Deb): cancer

44.  Father (Deb): seek medical needed medical assistance to be able to regain mobility

45.  Friends and family (Deb): close relationship with the Messiah

46.  Rhonda: stress & car issues.

47.  Unspoken: spiritual battles. Pray that His love & truth will prevail.

48.  Jobs: favor and wisdom

49.  Pamela & Norman: finances. That we ALL will be debt-free by 12/31/2012!

50.  Heather (Tracy & FaceBook): coma due to brain aneurism; she awakens

51.  Bonnie: work comes early in the week – with no technical difficulties.

52.  Tere: 2-year legal proceeding regarding mother’s care to come to a close quickly. And with a positive outcome.

53.  Tsilla (Debbie): depression

54.  Prayer for our soldiers: spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally whole!

55.  Jordan (Les’a & Don): Navy Sailor – prayer for him & his family.

56.  Kyle (Yvonne’s son): heart to the Lord – heaviness of depression to lift.

57.  Debbie & Dennis (& us all!!): God will lead and guide our footsteps and use us to minister to others.

58.  Cynthia: lawsuit against her parents and their food bank ministry. Pray suit will be dropped & healing will result.

59.  Isabel Mercedes Celis (6-year old Tucson girl who was abducted April 21): pray for safety and return to her family.

Read ALL He is doing this year through prayer!

1.      Paul: 31 days in ICU; and this week, he was moved to HealthSouth for rehab!! Miracle: he was released from ICU and they had room for him at HealthSouth (the family’s 1st choice for rehab facility.) More miracles: he has no brain damage; his muscles all work; his breathing is good. We continue to pray for total restoration! Prayer focus: the excruciating back pain from not moving for 5 weeks will leave so physical therapy can begin.

2.      Krinskys: home has sold and they are getting ready to move.

3.      Chris (Dawn): follow up job interview also went well. Pray the Lord will use this to bring him to salvation.

4.      David (Bev & Ruben): he is fulfilling court obligations. Pray for total deliverance and repentance.

5.      Danielle (Phyllis): excellent report – no cancer!

6.      Somewhat estranged son (John): initiated a visit!! Visit was good!

7.      Phyllis: feeling better!

8.      Lord is orchestrating timing!

9.      Becca (Tracy’s friend): surgery successful and, after a month in physical therapy, is able to go home!Prayer for salvation.

10.  Tere: trip was amazing!

11.  Danielle (Phyllis’ daughter): surgery successful – no malignancy. Doing amazingly!!!

12.  Jim’s nephew: able to return to work in record time!! (accident and all facial bones, except jaw, were broken.)

13.  Steve (Pamela’s friend): successful surgery & desire to be discipled.

14.  PJ: truth verified regarding his physical situation.

15.  Yom Kippur fast: several commented this was their first fast & it was very special.

16.  Janet: during Yom Kippur fast received word that her art was accepted in a festival!

17.  Maxine & Joe: trip was refreshing.

18.  Leonard (Phyllis’ brother) is out of the hospital!

19.  Jim: trip was fruitful.

20.  Pamela: strained back: able to work.

21.  John (Phyllis): going to AA everyday and is determined to make good decisions. He and his wife are speaking!! Hallelujah!!

22.  Harold: a fantastic word about his new job!!! TYJ!

23.  Maxine’s baptism: amazing and refreshing for all – especially her!

24.  Rudy (Les’a’s friend’s son): cracked skull resulting in major mental complications – improvement and is able to have part-time job. Please continue to pray for total restoration.

25.  Debbie’s and Dennis’ trips to see families: very good.

26.  Deb: trip to ABQ to see father, was very specialtime & experiences during visit, & seeds of love, devotion, & hope were planted.

27.  Daughter (Tere): successful out-patient surgery to remove fatty tissue cyst on leg.

28.  Joe: procedure: revealed no problems! Prayers they determine what is causing him the pain.

29.  Ramon (Krinskys): PSA count went from 4.0 to 0.0!! Doctor was extremely pleased and said he didn’t need to see him for 6 months.

30.  Bob (Maxine & Joe’s friend): excellent report from Mayo Clinic– cancer is in remission!!!

31.  Adriana (Yvonne’s sister): appears to continue doing better. Prayers that she continues with treatment.

32.  Betty& Harold: new jobs!

33.  Les’a & Don: God healed our water softener – repairman asked his Bible study to agree with himJ

34.  Family members are opening to the Word and prayer!

35.  Matthew (Frank): decided to stay in rehab!! Pray for total deliverance.

36.  Frank’s trip: good report

37.  Olympic Runner Paul Ryan: announces God is his coach

38.  Gabby Douglas: gives God glory for her Olympic gold medals in gymnastics.

39.  Many little signs of His involvement in various situations all week – He is continuing to move – and we get to be part!!!!! Yes, we are His elite soldiers!

40.  Jeff (Paul & Lynn’s son): GRE tests went very well!

41.  Jeannette: camping was trip great with unexpected blessings.

42.  Sylvia Powell (friend of Jeannette): family adjusting well without her.

43.  Suzi (Jeannette’s friend): recovering from knee replacement – pray for continued healing.

44.  Hawkins (soldier friend of Natan’s who was hurt in explosion in Afghanistan): he is doing well.

45.   Infant Maxwell (parents are missionaries to Poland): 10 weeks old and over 12 pounds. Still tired and sleeps nearly all day, but nursing well. Pray his heart shows improvement, so he can go off meds. The family is “forever and a day grateful that you prayed for his life!”

46.  Norman G: finished back taxes!

47.  Bonnie: huge blessing regarding work hours.

48.  Maxine: pain-free

49.  Maxine & Joe: trip was fantastic

50.  Marita: “Prayer Tools on your website is very popular.” It is being read in Israel, South Africa & France and is being translated into Spanish!!! May His Word continue to go forth! 

51.  Brian (Paul): received the Lord! Pray Brian turns to God for comfort during his grieving.

52.  Men’s meeting: good food; great fellowship; interesting discussion. – if you’re a guy, don’t miss the next meeting!

53.  Operation Jericho answers are coming!

54.  Lori received medical report showing improvement!! Pray for 100% healing.

55.  Natan returned from 3rd deployment.

56.  Jim received an excellent report from doctor!!!

57.  Bonnie: mechanical miracle with medical device – huge blessing!

58.  God again spared Natan and others from insidious attacks by the enemy – an explosion was only 40 meters away. (As Natan put it, had it been closer it would have been a ‘bad day’!)

59.  Quinton (Art’s grandson): born healthy!

60.  Family reunions continue to occur – pray that they will all be joyous!! To date, good reports from all reunions!!

61.  Lori (Norman G’s daughter): approval at new job. Please pray for housing.

62.  Pamela and Norman: have work – hallelujah! Let us pray they have divine appointments– & full schedules!

63.  Friend (Dawn): Court ruled earthly justice. Pray for emotional and spiritual healing for all.

64.  Bonnie: family visit was excellent

65.  Don: trip for his mom’s 90th bday was terrific!

66.  Les’a: unexpected financial blessing (insurance company suddenly paid 100% of $219 vaccine, which previously they would said they would not!) TYL! – let us continue to pray we will all be debt-free, except for housing, by the end of 2012.

67.  Lynn Mann: healing from foot surgery.

CONTINUOUS PRAYERS!

Families (all of our families):

• To be whole and walk in the ways of the Lord!
• God to continue strengthening and building family relationships!
• Josiah D: favor, protection & a heart like King David.
• God would bring godly helpmates and partners in ministry: T (Les’a & Don’s friend & a man of God), Cynthia, etc.

Healing:

• Marita (in Israel): prayer for total healing from kidney stones. She does much for the Kingdom!
• Jeff & Paul (Paul & Lynn Mann): healing from knee surgeries.
• Krys (Les’a’s co-worker’s husband): serious problems caused by Parkinson's.
• Susie (Bonnie): from previous cervical fusion, one of the screws started migrating and was pushing at her esophagus threatening a puncture. Prayer for recovery from surgery and acceptance of Jesus.
• Bud (Tracy’s father): continued healing; insurance issues resolved.
• Bonnie: healing with oxygen levels.
• Christopher & Liz (Maxine): she has ovarian cancer, resulting in financial problems. Pray for encouragement.
• Bob & Pat (Maxine & Joe): healing.

Call to Prayer intercessors:

• Debt-free by the end of 2012!
• Intercessors for The Call To Prayer: wisdom and tenacity to continue on to see victory!

Employment:

• Favor & wisdom in the work force: We would be excellent in the work place – even as Joseph, Daniel, etc. were – blessings to the companies because we are there!
• Deb and all those who not listedGod will give them fulfilling & rewarding employment where they will have great favor!

Relationship with our Lord:

• 5 grandchildren (Debbie & Dennis): to know the salvation and love of Yeshua.
• David (Bev & Ruben): his mom’s request “he quickly come to the end of himself and look up. Protection for him and all of his family.” Warfare is intense.
• Keith (Dawn’s grandson): come to the God of his parents and grandmother

Countries:

• The hearts of Americans: turn to God! Our land will be healed.
• Peace of Jerusalem!

Soldiers:

• Natan (Les’a and Don’s son and his family) & our soldiers:
• Pray for wisdom, accuracy, and knowledge. God will bring them home whole: spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. And God will be with their families.

Pastors:

• God’s wisdom, power, anointing, and favor.

PRAYERS OF THE RIGHTEOUS BRING GREAT RESULTS:read a summation of what our LORDdid last year!!

1.      He has miraculously saved lives physically and spiritually.

2.      He has healed many from surgeries and sicknesses.

3.      He intervened and a 7-week premature baby was born healthy and continues to thrive a year later.

4.      He is mending many, manyfamily relationships.

5.      He opened doors where there were none.

6.      He has provided many with employment.

7.      He has touched finances.

8.      He has protected our soldier.

9.      He has taught us to be consistent and persevering in prayer.

On the website are specific answers from year 1 of Call To Prayer: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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