Prayer Request Thread

After over two years of having 50% physical custody of my daughter, my ex is trying to cut my visitation to only 6 days a month...all because she wants to move to a new city to live with her boyfriend. I have little money to fight, but I am going to with everything I have. I provide an amazing home life, and am a great father. Please send a prayer out there for my little girl and I! I can't bear the thought of losing any more time with her.
 
drivehard said:
After over two years of having 50% physical custody of my daughter, my ex is trying to cut my visitation to only 6 days a month...all because she wants to move to a new city to live with her boyfriend. I have little money to fight, but I am going to with everything I have. I provide an amazing home life, and am a great father. Please send a prayer out there for my little girl and I! I can't bear the thought of losing any more time with her.
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Just the mere fact that you have over 50% custody of your daughter tells me a lot about you, why?, because most judges automatically grant the total custody to the mother as long as the judge feels they are responisble. I do understand where you are coming from. Know what God can do, he is the all powerfull and mighty one, the alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. I will pray for you bro, but have faith in God. Claim your victory in the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, Amen.
 
I haven't posted here in what seems like an eternity, I come on here all the time to look for answers to questions and get info from guys who's opinion/knowledge I respect some of whom have posted in this thread. B5150 thank you for starting this thread it's a wonderful idea.

The reason i have decided to post here is because on May 1st my beloved mother lost her battle with cancer, my mom was a Godly, prayerful woman who loved her Lord and savior Jesus Christ and I KNOW she is with him now and no longer suffering, therefore my prayer request is not for her but rather for me as I am not dealing with her death very well. I would say I am somewhat emotionally retarded I'm not comfortable with my emotions and I find myself in a position I have never been in before in my life and that is that I am a basket case. I have cried more in the past 2 weeks then the I did in the other 41 years of my life combined. I was with my mom for most of the last month of her life (thanks to the family medical leave act) and watching my mom crying out in pain and vomiting blood I feel scarred me emotionally. I cannot erase those memories and when I think of them I begin to cry again. My mom did not die well she lingered for nearly 5 days in respiratory distress with that awful congestion, the last 2 days she had agonal breathing and minute + long periods of apnea. I felt so completely helpless and the stress was so unbelievable that as a person who has faith I did what came naturally I prayed, for hours sometimes mostly that her suffering would end but also for the comfort of my family. In reading the Bible I have seen the scriptures that speak of people crying out to God and I always thought I knew what that meant now I know firsthand because that is what I did. I poured myself out to God like never before unfortunately my prayers were not answered. Sorry to go on for so long but I could never talk to people about this in person and it's easy to post about it from my computer.

Thanks in advance to anyone who offers up a prayer and also I have spent some time reading through the posts here and will definitely pray for you all as well. God Bless and thanks again.
 
BUCKNUTS said:
I haven't posted here in what seems like an eternity, I come on here all the time to look for answers to questions and get info from guys who's opinion/knowledge I respect some of whom have posted in this thread. B5150 thank you for starting this thread it's a wonderful idea.

The reason i have decided to post here is because on May 1st my beloved mother lost her battle with cancer, my mom was a Godly, prayerful woman who loved her Lord and savior Jesus Christ and I KNOW she is with him now and no longer suffering, therefore my prayer request is not for her but rather for me as I am not dealing with her death very well. I would say I am somewhat emotionally retarded I'm not comfortable with my emotions and I find myself in a position I have never been in before in my life and that is that I am a basket case. I have cried more in the past 2 weeks then the I did in the other 41 years of my life combined. I was with my mom for most of the last month of her life (thanks to the family medical leave act) and watching my mom crying out in pain and vomiting blood I feel scarred me emotionally. I cannot erase those memories and when I think of them I begin to cry again. My mom did not die well she lingered for nearly 5 days in respiratory distress with that awful congestion, the last 2 days she had agonal breathing and minute + long periods of apnea. I felt so completely helpless and the stress was so unbelievable that as a person who has faith I did what came naturally I prayed, for hours sometimes mostly that her suffering would end but also for the comfort of my family. In reading the Bible I have seen the scriptures that speak of people crying out to God and I always thought I knew what that meant now I know firsthand because that is what I did. I poured myself out to God like never before unfortunately my prayers were not answered. Sorry to go on for so long but I could never talk to people about this in person and it's easy to post about it from my computer.

Thanks in advance to anyone who offers up a prayer and also I have spent some time reading through the posts here and will definitely pray for you all as well. God Bless and thanks again.
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Welcome!

I can completely empathize with your pain. I recently lost my grandmother in a very similar manner.

"Blessed are those who mourn for they WILL be comforted"
 
BUCKNUTS said:
I haven't posted here in what seems like an eternity, I come on here all the time to look for answers to questions and get info from guys who's opinion/knowledge I respect some of whom have posted in this thread. B5150 thank you for starting this thread it's a wonderful idea.

The reason i have decided to post here is because on May 1st my beloved mother lost her battle with cancer, my mom was a Godly, prayerful woman who loved her Lord and savior Jesus Christ and I KNOW she is with him now and no longer suffering, therefore my prayer request is not for her but rather for me as I am not dealing with her death very well. I would say I am somewhat emotionally retarded I'm not comfortable with my emotions and I find myself in a position I have never been in before in my life and that is that I am a basket case. I have cried more in the past 2 weeks then the I did in the other 41 years of my life combined. I was with my mom for most of the last month of her life (thanks to the family medical leave act) and watching my mom crying out in pain and vomiting blood I feel scarred me emotionally. I cannot erase those memories and when I think of them I begin to cry again. My mom did not die well she lingered for nearly 5 days in respiratory distress with that awful congestion, the last 2 days she had agonal breathing and minute + long periods of apnea. I felt so completely helpless and the stress was so unbelievable that as a person who has faith I did what came naturally I prayed, for hours sometimes mostly that her suffering would end but also for the comfort of my family. In reading the Bible I have seen the scriptures that speak of people crying out to God and I always thought I knew what that meant now I know firsthand because that is what I did. I poured myself out to God like never before unfortunately my prayers were not answered. Sorry to go on for so long but I could never talk to people about this in person and it's easy to post about it from my computer.

Thanks in advance to anyone who offers up a prayer and also I have spent some time reading through the posts here and will definitely pray for you all as well. God Bless and thanks again.
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Deep, I am praying for you brother.
 
Surgery is listed at 0530. Thanks for the kind words, but it's easy to say that when you can look down at both of your feet that you were born with. This is the worst thing that could have possibly happen given the state my leg is already in. I will have faith, but I am quickly running low on it.


andrew732 said:
You will be fine bro, I know God will allow this surgery to be cake, its hard not to be active, so injuries are always at stake, just be careful bro.
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Iron Lungz said:
Surgery is listed at 0530. Thanks for the kind words, but it's easy to say that when you can look down at both of your feet that you were born with. This is the worst thing that could have possibly happen given the state my leg is already in. I will have faith, but I am quickly running low on it.
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True, words easier said than done, but I do know of God's powerful hand and might. Tomorrow go with trust in God that you know he will deliver you, NOTHING WILL BREAK GOD'S HEALING, just stay strong, its normal to get scared, but God is always there for one.
 
When I filled out my profile, it asked who was my hero. I put my dad in the hero slot. He was recently diagnosed with cancer (colon) and had surgery yesterday. I'm in school FT and not close to where he is. Had to stay updated on the phone. Surgery was not supposed to be a "big deal" and my parents asked my brother and I both to stay put and come later when they were home and he was recuperating. So we did (both of us feeling like an ass). I'm "medical". There is no such thing as a no big deal surgery. I knew God would take care of pop, it was more of a hard "cross to bear" b/c I knew what was going to happen to my old man. Surgery did go well. VERY well. Waiting on path reports to come back, then the decisions for chemo etc. If you guys are lifting up prayer, we are praying that the path report comes back in our favor and that pop doesnt need ANY further intervention and that the cancer will not come back. I'd appreciate it if you guys could agree with me in prayer on that. Awesome thread guys. Awesome thread.
 
Here are a couple verses I read last night that I think are very applicable to our lives and all the troubles we face and I hope that these can be encouraging to all those who read:

Isaiah 48:10

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Isaiah 49:15-16

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

What beautiful verses are these and the first part of verse 16 "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hand..." one of the greatest things I have ever read. Though we go through trials, they are at the Lords bidding to help us in our walk with Him, and through it all we can rest assured that He has not forgotten us. I pray for our remembrance and realization, as best we can, to the amount of love that He has for us. He is even now seated at the right hand of the Father bearing the marks of His sacrifice, as foretold in Isaiah, interceding for us, our eternal high priest.
 
isoc said:
Here are a couple verses I read last night that I think are very applicable to our lives and all the troubles we face and I hope that these can be encouraging to all those who read:

Isaiah 48:10

Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

Isaiah 49:15-16

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

What beautiful verses are these and the first part of verse 16 "I have graven thee upon the palms of my hand..." one of the greatest things I have ever read. Though we go through trials, they are at the Lords bidding to help us in our walk with Him, and through it all we can rest assured that He has not forgotten us. I pray for our remembrance and realization, as best we can, to the amount of love that He has for us. He is even now seated at the right hand of the Father bearing the marks of His sacrifice, as foretold in Isaiah, interceding for us, our eternal high priest.
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YES, God always is there for us, he never forgets us, we slowly go from him, beautiful are thses verses for sure. Remember, God is our father, he is our provider, we must seek him and all will come our way.
 
Beau said:
Although I did not celebrate per se', I did feel a sense of relief when I opened the mail last Saturday and read the notice from my Atty informing me that my divorce became effective April 28, 2009.

Even knowing that I, as head of the household, failed God in this regard, it was a nice feeling to know that this (inevitable) part of my life is behind me; for that I am thankful. I didn't/couldn't control her adulterous decisions, but I realize that I am accountable nonetheless. For me, I am glad I didn't cheat on her - despite everything she put me and my sons through.

There is additional healing to go; most notably with my adult sons and teenage daughter. I pray for them regularly.
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Here is an update; a blessed one:

My ex-wife is having a bridal shower tonight (coincidentally on my 50th B-day). Although I know she scheduled it to keep my daughter away from me on my B-day (no surprise there), she is HAVING A BRIDAL SHOWER. That means, impending relief from spousal support. Thanks be to God.

My neighbors showed me the invitation, and it is being co-hosted by my 16 year old daughter. It is a happy hour theme - at someone's house. I can't say I like my daughter being associated with an alcohol aggrandizing event at 16, but I don't control that. Oh, the invitation also said "bring a pair of panties for (she-devil)". So, as if the alcohol wasn't enough, now my daughter gets to be associated with her mother's sex life. Its just wrong. And, its just my ex-wife's style.

And now the best news - she is getting married on June 6th. My sons have been told, and so have others. My sons refuse to attend. Her adultery partner's daughter will be going, so at least it (the marriage) can be confirmed. And once they say "I do", I'm done - paying her immorality tax.

And now the funny part. Her little pal isn't fully divorced; meaning the court hasn't filed the conformed copy of the Judgment of Dissolution. It seems they will be getting married despite this little technicality. Again, I don't care if it is legal, just as long as it occurs.

Praise be to God. I am regaining my life.
 
I was in a bit of a hurry this AM. Posted fast and took off. Iron Lungz, just saw your post. To a point I can relate to you. If you look at my work out tracker, you'll see my legs are a joke and I imagine anyone that cruised my works outs would laugh at my leg routine/weights. I can hold my head high and proudly say I am the survivor of a level one trauma as a child. Although, I could certainly have done without the experience, it is mine. It left me with a permanent limp and one seriously jacked up left leg. I started training hard again in March as school has let up on me a little. Hindsight is 20/20 but I got a bit overzealous and started doing cardio very intensely and my left knee hurts so bad now (havent done cardio in over a month) I can barely walk on it at times. I probably look like Quasimoto minus all the weight (when I walk/run). I look down sometimes and I see a worthless limb that gets in my way and causes me pain, makes me walk "funny." They talked about amputation early on after my injury. I used to wonder if it wouldn't have been for the best? Odd thing is dog, if I hadn't had my accident, I wouldn't be the man I am today. I'd be someone different. I wouldn't be the man, the husband,father or friend I am to those around me. For some reason God felt I could endure a lot. Must be the same for you. I guess He paid us a compliment hu? :) You are in my prayers. Fast recovery bro. Keep your eye on God, keep your spirits high.
 
BUCKNUTS said:
I haven't posted here in what seems like an eternity, I come on here all the time to look for answers to questions and get info from guys who's opinion/knowledge I respect some of whom have posted in this thread. B5150 thank you for starting this thread it's a wonderful idea.

The reason i have decided to post here is because on May 1st my beloved mother lost her battle with cancer, my mom was a Godly, prayerful woman who loved her Lord and savior Jesus Christ and I KNOW she is with him now and no longer suffering, therefore my prayer request is not for her but rather for me as I am not dealing with her death very well. I would say I am somewhat emotionally retarded I'm not comfortable with my emotions and I find myself in a position I have never been in before in my life and that is that I am a basket case. I have cried more in the past 2 weeks then the I did in the other 41 years of my life combined. I was with my mom for most of the last month of her life (thanks to the family medical leave act) and watching my mom crying out in pain and vomiting blood I feel scarred me emotionally. I cannot erase those memories and when I think of them I begin to cry again. My mom did not die well she lingered for nearly 5 days in respiratory distress with that awful congestion, the last 2 days she had agonal breathing and minute + long periods of apnea. I felt so completely helpless and the stress was so unbelievable that as a person who has faith I did what came naturally I prayed, for hours sometimes mostly that her suffering would end but also for the comfort of my family. In reading the Bible I have seen the scriptures that speak of people crying out to God and I always thought I knew what that meant now I know firsthand because that is what I did. I poured myself out to God like never before unfortunately my prayers were not answered. Sorry to go on for so long but I could never talk to people about this in person and it's easy to post about it from my computer.

Thanks in advance to anyone who offers up a prayer and also I have spent some time reading through the posts here and will definitely pray for you all as well. God Bless and thanks again.
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It is hard to put into words, when you experience that type of pain, however what you posted seems very accurate. God has delivered your mother, and though the pain of her absence is unbearable, you are right to rejoice in the absolute CERTAINTY that she sits by the right arm of the LORD. I hope you find comfort in that knowledge, though I know it is of little consequence at times like this. GOD bless.
 
B5150 said:
Welcome!

I can completely empathize with your pain. I recently lost my grandmother in a very similar manner.

"Blessed are those who mourn for they WILL be comforted"
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These are Jesus' words from the sermon on the mount correct? I do trust God so I know it will happen (soon I hope). Thank you.
 
andrew732 said:
Deep, I am praying for you brother.
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Thank you for the prayer and the PM. I have been very faithful to God at times and not so much at other times as I have slipped into old less than Godly habits/thoughts at times and the difference in time spent in prayer and study of His word is like night and day. The last couple years I have really not been all that faithful but in times like these I feel you will either become bitter towards God or draw closer, I have chosen to draw closer.
 
dedlifter1 said:
It is hard to put into words, when you experience that type of pain, however what you posted seems very accurate. God has delivered your mother, and though the pain of her absence is unbearable, you are right to rejoice in the absolute CERTAINTY that she sits by the right arm of the LORD. I hope you find comfort in that knowledge, though I know it is of little consequence at times like this. GOD bless.
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Thank you it is a comfort to know that she is with the Lord, the apostle Paul said in one of his letters that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" so I know the moment she took her last breath here on earth she opened her eyes in God's presence (sorry I can't recall which letter I really need to get back to studying my bible). Thank you and God bless.
 
BUCKNUTS said:
Thank you for the prayer and the PM. I have been very faithful to God at times and not so much at other times as I have slipped into old less than Godly habits/thoughts at times and the difference in time spent in prayer and study of His word is like night and day. The last couple years I have really not been all that faithful but in times like these I feel you will either become bitter towards God or draw closer, I have chosen to draw closer.
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Glad to see that you chose to get closer to God, just force yourself to become more faithful and obedient toward God, submit yourself fully to God. Let The Holy Spirit work in your life so that you may grow stronger in God day by day.
 
isoc said:
dragonfly, how true, there are a couple of verses I just recently read that speak to this (NT Romans 5:3-5, and the OT was in Isaiah), trials are bad for the flesh, but good for the spirit, through them our faith is strengthened, and God's goodness towards us is shown. Still, it is never easy to go through and it is nice to have people here, as well as locally, to help support us through prayer and bringing us into remembrance of Bible teachings, thank God that He puts mercy and compassion for each other in our hearts and the knowledge that as good as it is, ours is not even a shadow of His care for us.
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Well said isoc :)

I thought this would be appropriate for this thread :

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Please take time to listen :)
 
Excellent thread!

Here is a message I just received from Iron Lungz:
Pain seems to get worse day by day. Please keep everyone updated, I need as many prayers as possible right now.
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Please put him in your prayers. Thank you in advance.
 
BUCKNUTS said:
Thank you for the prayer and the PM. I have been very faithful to God at times and not so much at other times as I have slipped into old less than Godly habits/thoughts at times and the difference in time spent in prayer and study of His word is like night and day. The last couple years I have really not been all that faithful but in times like these I feel you will either become bitter towards God or draw closer, I have chosen to draw closer.
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It is OK to struggle as long as you know to whom you turn for comfort. Good choice :)
 
Thought I would drop a line while I sit back with the crazy juice pumping watching the Celtics / Magic game.

I have 3 new plates, plus 7 screws. I also have some sort of new devise that acts and responds to electonic stimulation much like a Tens-Unit. I have no clue what they are going to do with it because my Doctor decided to talk to me right after I awoke from sugery. That's not a good idea because of the state that I was in. Anyway, I'll find out tomorrow. So, once again I am back to square one; learning to walk again. Lovely. Awesome. I'm super excited.
 
Iron Lungz said:
Thought I would drop a line while I sit back with the crazy juice pumping watching the Celtics / Magic game.

I have 3 new plates, plus 7 screws. I also have some sort of new devise that acts and responds to electonic stimulation much like a Tens-Unit. I have no clue what they are going to do with it because my Doctor decided to talk to me right after I awoke from sugery. That's not a good idea because of the state that I was in. Anyway, I'll find out tomorrow. So, once again I am back to square one; learning to walk again. Lovely. Awesome. I'm super excited.
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Hang tight bro. Head up. Been there done that myself. Twice. It was a real pain........literally at times. This too shall pass and you'll come out stronger for it. It will not defeat you. You are in my prayers and God has your back :)
 
Iron Lungz said:
Thought I would drop a line while I sit back with the crazy juice pumping watching the Celtics / Magic game.

I have 3 new plates, plus 7 screws. I also have some sort of new devise that acts and responds to electonic stimulation much like a Tens-Unit. I have no clue what they are going to do with it because my Doctor decided to talk to me right after I awoke from sugery. That's not a good idea because of the state that I was in. Anyway, I'll find out tomorrow. So, once again I am back to square one; learning to walk again. Lovely. Awesome. I'm super excited.
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You will prevail, my friend! Here's wishing and sending you tonnes of strength, light, and God's Guidance. Get well soonest!
 
Just wanted to drop in an update.

I will be getting a letter withing the next two weeks of when to go take a mechanical aptitude test type deal for the job with the Iron Workers Union.

All I know is if I get it I will be starting out at 15.92 an hour, as well as free health insurance. After 6 months it would be 17.23 an hour..... I can deal with that....yup.

So I am looking up this test ahead of time, and figuring out what all i should have down pat.

So now pray I do well, and get called back before the board, and then chosen to be an apprentice.

I am still putting in other job applications as well. Just in case the Lord has a differant plan :) And I appreciate all the support.

So much positivity and overcoming in this thread, it should be read daily to show the love of mankind :type:
 
Zero V said:
Just wanted to drop in an update.

I will be getting a letter withing the next two weeks of when to go take a mechanical aptitude test type deal for the job with the Iron Workers Union.

All I know is if I get it I will be starting out at 15.92 an hour, as well as free health insurance. After 6 months it would be 17.23 an hour..... I can deal with that....yup.

So I am looking up this test ahead of time, and figuring out what all i should have down pat.

So now pray I do well, and get called back before the board, and then chosen to be an apprentice.

I am still putting in other job applications as well. Just in case the Lord has a differant plan :) And I appreciate all the support.

So much positivity and overcoming in this thread, it should be read daily to show the love of mankind :type:
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I would word that last sentence a bit different, the LOVE of GOD in man being displayed in this thread, great to hear, as always I am praying for you all.
 
Iron Lungz said:
Thought I would drop a line while I sit back with the crazy juice pumping watching the Celtics / Magic game.

I have 3 new plates, plus 7 screws. I also have some sort of new devise that acts and responds to electonic stimulation much like a Tens-Unit. I have no clue what they are going to do with it because my Doctor decided to talk to me right after I awoke from sugery. That's not a good idea because of the state that I was in. Anyway, I'll find out tomorrow. So, once again I am back to square one; learning to walk again. Lovely. Awesome. I'm super excited.
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Iron Lungz it matters little what the doctors say. I suffered a bad biking accident couple of years back riding down a steep hill, smashed my knee (had to jump off my bike at 50km/hr because my brakes failed, it was a split second decision that probably saved my life), had my knee cap on display through a mess of minced flesh. Surgeons who operated on me told me I shouldn't even dream of getting nowhere near my bike for at least 6 weeks. Well in 4 weeks I was on the top of that same hill. Two months later I won a mountain biking race.
I also had a slipped disc that left some permanent nerve damage. I was advised not to lift weights. Well once I recovered I started weight training. One of my favorite routines is supersetting squats and deadlifts. I never ever wear a belt. My back is strong now so that lumbal disc ain’t going to slip again :D

Point being, care not what people of no faith say, care about what The Creator says, put your faith in Him and you will win, for everything that you lack and everything that you are not, HE IS.

I was reading the Exodus recently, when God called upon Moses, Moses was reluctant to follow. Well, couldn’t blame the old man, he way eighty years old, not very eloquent, full of self doubt and the Lord asked of Him to deliver His people from the mighty Pharaoh ! The Lord must have been crazy right ? Of course not ! The Lord said to Moses (in righteous anger): Who gave a man his mouth ? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind ? Is it not I, the LORD? Now go, I will help you speak and teach you what to say.”

I know my accidents do not compare to yours....but here is one that does.


In August 2007 Jamie Gillentine dove head first into the ocean. But he didn’t know it was a sand bar. Jamie Gillentine shattered his 6th cervical vertebrae. Spinal fragments were lodged in his spinal cord.

Jamie Gillentine lost all feeling and movement from his upper-chest down to his legs. He had some arm movement but no hand dexterity. Here’s a video of his recovery which took several months
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Iron Lungz said:
I must prevail. If not, my enemy, although buried in rubble and sh*t, will win. That will not happen.
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Amen. You will prevail my friend. I've never seen God quit on a man, not after that man has given his life to Him. The very moment you confessed Christ, you were bought and paid for eternally! Condemnation is not even a consideration, and losing is no longer an option. Times may get tough, but don't be deceived in the face of stress. Your victory is already sealed, period.

1 John 5:4
...for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

Revelation 2:26
To him who overcomes and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations-

Revelation 21:7
He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son.

Now guys, when God calls you a son, you know you got it made! Never lose heart and don't sell out. Don't get impatient either. Keep praying for one another and know that victory comes, it's just a matter of time now.
 
Iron Lungz said:
I must prevail. If not, my enemy, although buried in rubble and sh*t, will win. That will not happen.
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I have all the faith in the world in you my friend. Its courage like yours that other people only pretend to have. I hope all goes well. GOD bless.
 
I pray for all of you going through times of physical distress, for healing, perseverence, provision, comfort, mercy, strength, and realization that God is for you and not against. Sometimes I know I forget that and the fears and cares of this world become very big, all encompassing, undefeatable, and it is when I remember our Lord that perspecitve comes back and I see them as fleeting, still very real, still too much for me alone to handle, but nothing compared to the One who can grant life eternal.
 
I haven't been on the minds that much lately. My wife is pregnant. I got really bad news today. My baby might have a diaphragmatic hernia. That means the diaphragm failed to fully develop and the intestines is up where the lung is supposed to be. My heart is broken. It is a life threatening condition and from research I have done it seems like there is no silver lining. I might not be coming on here that much, but I guess this is a good place to vent and I figure that the prayers might help. They said anything is possible and it is still in gestation. So I don't know what to say except my heart is broken and I wish it was me instead.
 
Jon and Deadlift - I am sorry for the troubles you are going through.

Look to and for God, especially when you feel lost.

Again, I am sorry and I hope things improve.
 
jon671 said:
I haven't been on the minds that much lately. My wife is pregnant. I got really bad news today. My baby might have a diaphragmatic hernia. That means the diaphragm failed to fully develop and the intestines is up where the lung is supposed to be. My heart is broken. It is a life threatening condition and from research I have done it seems like there is no silver lining. I might not be coming on here that much, but I guess this is a good place to vent and I figure that the prayers might help. They said anything is possible and it is still in gestation. So I don't know what to say except my heart is broken and I wish it was me instead.
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That is devastating news man as the father of 3 kids I can only imagine how awful that would be. I recently suffered the loss of my mom and decided to post about it here in this thread and I've been touched by the response I've received from a lot of good guys. I will definitely be remembering your child, your wife and you in my prayers. God bless.
 
BUCKNUTS said:
That is devastating news man as the father of 3 kids I can only imagine how awful that would be. I recently suffered the loss of my mom and decided to post about it here in this thread and I've been touched by the response I've received from a lot of good guys. I will definitely be remembering your child, your wife and you in my prayers. God bless.
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Sorry about your mother man. I will pray for you and her. This is the farthest that we have made it so far in a pregnancy. It hasn't been diagnosed it is just suspected and because there are insufficent facilities locally I may have to move far for who knows how long. I love my wife as she is putting her faith in God. I on the other hand can't help, but fear the worst. I am praying everyday now. Hopefully the Lord will answer my prayers, but who knows bad things happen to good people all the time. Again I'm sorry for your loss and I know she is in a better place.

Jon
 
jon671 said:
I haven't been on the minds that much lately. My wife is pregnant. I got really bad news today. My baby might have a diaphragmatic hernia. That means the diaphragm failed to fully develop and the intestines is up where the lung is supposed to be. My heart is broken. It is a life threatening condition and from research I have done it seems like there is no silver lining. I might not be coming on here that much, but I guess this is a good place to vent and I figure that the prayers might help. They said anything is possible and it is still in gestation. So I don't know what to say except my heart is broken and I wish it was me instead.
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Sorry to hear this...I am a father of three and I wouldn't know what to do if I lost any of them...I will pray for you and your unborn child and wife. God Speed and never give up in the power of the Lord...
 
jon671 said:
Sorry about your mother man. I will pray for you and her. This is the farthest that we have made it so far in a pregnancy. It hasn't been diagnosed it is just suspected and because there are insufficent facilities locally I may have to move far for who knows how long. I love my wife as she is putting her faith in God. I on the other hand can't help, but fear the worst. I am praying everyday now. Hopefully the Lord will answer my prayers, but who knows bad things happen to good people all the time. Again I'm sorry for your loss and I know she is in a better place.

Jon
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Thank you bro appreciate that. Your wife has the right idea put your faith in God. You are however human and if you are like me it's impossible to not consider all the possibilities good and bad. I don't think it's inconsistent to hope and pray to God for a miracle yet brace for the worst although some may not agree. I said a prayer for you last night and will do so again tonight. Goodnight and God bless.
 
jon671 said:
I haven't been on the minds that much lately. My wife is pregnant. I got really bad news today. My baby might have a diaphragmatic hernia. That means the diaphragm failed to fully develop and the intestines is up where the lung is supposed to be. My heart is broken. It is a life threatening condition and from research I have done it seems like there is no silver lining. I might not be coming on here that much, but I guess this is a good place to vent and I figure that the prayers might help. They said anything is possible and it is still in gestation. So I don't know what to say except my heart is broken and I wish it was me instead.
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My prayers are with you on this one, both me and my Bro will pray for you...

Just to testify, my younger brother who is 20 now...He was going to be born dsiabled, the doctors said he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, my mum and dad were going to abort him, but they didn't...And God them a miracle baby, my brothers perfectly healthy mentally and physically. I know hes a miracle kid, Jesus truely answers prayer. I will get him particularly to pray with me on this one.

I have a friend who also prayed for his wife that she would have a Pain free birth...guess what....Thats what they got, his wife delivered a child pain-free. Hope this encourages u bro, we'll keep you in prayer :)
 
WilteredFire said:
My prayers are with you on this one, both me and my Bro will pray for you...

Just to testify, my younger brother who is 20 now...He was going to be born dsiabled, the doctors said he would be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, my mum and dad were going to abort him, but they didn't...And God them a miracle baby, my brothers perfectly healthy mentally and physically. I know hes a miracle kid, Jesus truely answers prayer. I will get him particularly to pray with me on this one.

I have a friend who also prayed for his wife that she would have a Pain free birth...guess what....Thats what they got, his wife delivered a child pain-free. Hope this encourages u bro, we'll keep you in prayer :)
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This individual truely does not undersestimate the power of God, glory be to God who is worthy of all worship and praise. This thread always makes me glorify God, I wish I could give some people some my ambition to worship God.
 
andrew732 said:
This individual truely does not undersestimate the power of God, glory be to God who is worthy of all worship and praise. This thread always makes me glorify God, I wish I could give some people some my ambition to worship God.
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The power of GOD is evident. Everywhere you turn, miracles are being performed. It is up to the individual, to see things and events for what they truley are. Many people do not, or choose not, to see these miracles, because they feel that the world is so fargone, GOD must not be present, but in fact it is just easier to take credit for things that don't belong to them. Everyone in this thread is testifying to miracles made in their lives, on a personal level, and at the end of the day, that is all that matters. For those that do not praise GOD, all we can do as a community of believers, is to pray for them as well. If your eyes are truley open, these things are apparent. GOD bless you all.
 
It is great to see people turning to God and prayer to help in their lives, every facet of life. Prayer works, it moves the hand of God, sometimes we dont always like or agree with the response, that has happened many times to me, but I have seen that in the long run His answer was correct.
 
It is better to be in a storm and surrender to God's will, than it is to stand on a sunny beach outside of God's plan :)
 
dragonfly said:
It is better to be in a storm and surrender to God's will, than it is to stand on a sunny beach outside of God's plan :)
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VERY TRUE, eventually that sunny beach will become a nightmare, always follow God's will for your own benefit.
 
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. - James 5:13-16

Did anybody see that movie The Matrix? Or does anybody here study quantum physics? Nothing is real until it is observed, and your observation literally creates reality. Or to paraphrase the Bible, a man is as he believes. First BELIEVE, then RECEIVE. You make reality, and move mountains with mustard seeds of pure faith.

I am not an elder of any church, but we can all join in prayer for this man's concerns regarding his unborn child, to anoint his family with the oil of our faithful prayers.

I see fellas here really steppin' up in prayer these days, I feel it too. :thumbsup:

God bless.
 
DR.D said:
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. - James 5:13-16

Did anybody see that movie The Matrix? Or does anybody here study quantum physics? Nothing is real until it is observed, and your observation literally creates reality. Or to paraphrase the Bible, a man is as he believes. First BELIEVE, then RECEIVE. You make reality, and move mountains with mustard seeds of pure faith.

I am not an elder of any church, but we can all join in prayer for this man's concerns regarding his unborn child, to anoint his family with the oil of our faithful prayers.

I see fellas here really steppin' up in prayer these days, I feel it too. :thumbsup:

God bless.
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There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord :D

Proverbs 21
 
dragonfly said:
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord :D

Proverbs 21
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Amen sister! I surely was wrong to exclude the ladies in my praise. You're a strong prayer partner too, plus a warrior princess of our Lord! (kinda like Xena, but way cooler and stuff) ;)

God bless.
 
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