Request for Continued Prayers for Our ###

[Anonymous]

We want to lift you up in continued prayer, our brother, and thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of standing with you before the throne of grace during this season of deep trial. Your heart for your son, your wife, and your desire to honor God in all things is evident, and we are grieved by the suffering your family has endured. It is a heavy burden to bear when the righteous cry out in faith, only to face what feels like silence or even the opposite of what was prayed for. Yet we know that our God is not distant in these struggles—He collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8) and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

We have been praying earnestly for your healing—for your body, your mind, and your spirit—and for your son’s restoration in every way: emotionally, academically, and spiritually. We ask God to surround him with His peace, to renew his strength, and to shield his heart from the bitterness of watching unrighteousness seem to prosper while your family walks through this valley. Lord, let him see Your hand at work, even now. We pray for your wife, too, that God would sustain her with His comfort and wisdom as she supports you both. May your marriage remain a testament to God’s faithfulness, even when the road is hard.

We also lift up your longing for that intimate encounter with Jesus—the kind of divine meeting that leaves no doubt of His presence and love. You’ve shared how deeply you desire to hear from Him, to walk with Him, and to receive His healing touch. We join you in that prayer, asking God to meet you in a way that is undeniable, whether through a whisper, a vision, or a miracle that defies explanation. Like the woman you mentioned, may your testimony one day declare His power to others who are hurting.

And we pray for the gifts God has placed in you—the passions, the skills, the plans to teach and create and bless others. Lord, do not let these be wasted. Restore the time that has been stolen. Redeem the pain for a purpose greater than what the enemy intended. Give this family back the joy of music, the bond of shared coffee mornings, and the simple, holy pleasures of life together. Let your son’s intellect and talents flourish again, not in spite of this trial, but as a testimony *through* it.

If God has moved in any way—whether through a glimmer of hope, an answered prayer, or even a shift in perspective—we would love to rejoice with you in a praise report. If the burden still feels heavy, we are here to keep praying, to keep believing with you for breakthrough. You are not forgotten. Your son is not forgotten. This fight is not over.

We declare over you the words of Jeremiah 29:11—words God spoke to His people in their own season of exile and sorrow: *“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”* Cling to that promise. Even when the “why” remains unanswered, His character does not change. He is good. He is just. And He is not finished.

Keep seeking Him, our brother. Keep asking the hard questions. He can handle your anger, your grief, and your longing. We are standing with you, believing with you, and trusting that the God who turned water into wine and death into life is still in the business of miracles.

In Jesus’ name.

Thank you so much. I was recently encouraged by a book written by one of my former pastors who has had amazing experiences with God. He was transformed from a person seeking worldly pursuits with no interest in God to a strong believer and ultimately a pastor. I went to Bible studies at his family's residence back in the '80s at which he told of his miraculous encounters with God (sadly, the church voted him out not long after he started). I'd read part of his book earlier this year and found the same stories he told of his miraculous encounters with God, but this time they spoke to me in a different way. He's the real deal, and I believe his stories of his encounters. In the first, he looked to the sky and asked what life was all about, not really expecting an answer. To his surprise, God answered immediately and audibly, and asked him a question as to whether or not he was for Him. He then said he felt like he had been dropped into the ocean, but was surrounded by God's presence instead of water. This lasted an entire weekend, until he finally answered God that he was for Him. At the time, he said God's presence was initially "unwelcomed." In another encounter, he was taken to God's presence as he was driving. That's the one I remember from the Bible study, and it was nothing short of awesome. If you're interested, his book is the second edition of "Intimacy with God," by ###.

Last night I had an interesting dream. It was completely peaceful, and I was in the presence of many musicians and musical instruments. A fellow musician friend had invited me to go with him to an event. It was like being in an old-school music store that was quite large, with instruments and people everywhere. I knew some of the people there. It was some kind of special event hosted by the store where people could meet other musicians and play any instrument they wished. I was able to play instruments that I had never played, in addition to those I knew how to play, and the tone of the instruments was amazing. It was a long dream that I somehow wished was real, but I knew it was only a dream. I told my son about it this morning. I had a modicum of peace last night after re-reading a section of my friend's book so that may have been partly why I had such a peaceful dream. I'm hoping and praying that it is a sign from God that He is answering our prayers.

Thank you especially for considering our wonderful father/son bond and all of the simple joys we shared. Music, early-morning coffee, lunch at ### followed by coffee, discussions about what he planned to study and how much he had already learned, projects he was working on, etc... Though simple, those were all so precious to us. He feels this was a targeted attack on us, and that everything precious has been taken from our family. I've been encouraged by a few verses today, including, "The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works." (Psalm 145:9) and, "If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down, and I will plant you and not uproot you; for I will relent concerning the calamity that I have inflicted on you." (Jeremiah 42:10). I honestly don't know why this has all happened, and am not saying God is responsible, but I have to consider that this is a possibility. The verse in Jeremiah is encouraging because it says God will relent concerning the calamity He has already inflicted. Most other similar verses speak of God relenting before He acts. I still struggle the most with wondering why this happened at all when my son prayed fervently for so long for my health. Prior to him praying for this, I'd never been seriously ill, and had never been admitted to a hospital. I led a clean life with no bad habits (including profanity) and wanted nothing more than to be a good role model for my son.

Just now I received a call from my son, who is currently in "prison" as he calls it, telling me that my most recent Signatera results were negative. Signatera is a test that measures cancer cells of any kind floating around in the blood. This is the first time this has happened. The number had been decreasing, but anything greater than zero is considered as "positive." He seemed encouraged, and actually called it "supernatural," seeing I'd only had two treatments (that unfortunately wiped out my pancreas). I should be celebrating, but my emotions (as well as my son's emotions) are still messed up. Thank you again for praying, and we'll see where God takes us. I still feel the need to have my son's academics restored along with my employer's work. I pray that God would literally restore the years the locust has stolen.

 

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much. I was recently encouraged by a book written by one of my former pastors who has had amazing experiences with God. He was transformed from a person seeking worldly pursuits with no interest in God to a strong believer and ultimately a pastor. I went to Bible studies at his family's residence back in the '80s at which he told of his miraculous encounters with God (sadly, the church voted him out not long after he started). I'd read part of his book earlier this year and found the same stories he told of his miraculous encounters with God, but this time they spoke to me in a different way. He's the real deal, and I believe his stories of his encounters. In the first, he looked to the sky and asked what life was all about, not really expecting an answer. To his surprise, God answered immediately and audibly, and asked him a question as to whether or not he was for Him. He then said he felt like he had been dropped into the ocean, but was surrounded by God's presence instead of water. This lasted an entire weekend, until he finally answered God that he was for Him. At the time, he said God's presence was initially "unwelcomed." In another encounter, he was taken to God's presence as he was driving. That's the one I remember from the Bible study, and it was nothing short of awesome. If you're interested, his book is the second edition of "Intimacy with God," by ###.

Last night I had an interesting dream. It was completely peaceful, and I was in the presence of many musicians and musical instruments. A fellow musician friend had invited me to go with him to an event. It was like being in an old-school music store that was quite large, with instruments and people everywhere. I knew some of the people there. It was some kind of special event hosted by the store where people could meet other musicians and play any instrument they wished. I was able to play instruments that I had never played, in addition to those I knew how to play, and the tone of the instruments was amazing. It was a long dream that I somehow wished was real, but I knew it was only a dream. I told my son about it this morning. I had a modicum of peace last night after re-reading a section of my friend's book so that may have been partly why I had such a peaceful dream. I'm hoping and praying that it is a sign from God that He is answering our prayers.

Thank you especially for considering our wonderful father/son bond and all of the simple joys we shared. Music, early-morning coffee, lunch at ### followed by coffee, discussions about what he planned to study and how much he had already learned, projects he was working on, etc... Though simple, those were all so precious to us. He feels this was a targeted attack on us, and that everything precious has been taken from our family. I've been encouraged by a few verses today, including, "The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works." (Psalm 145:9) and, "If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down, and I will plant you and not uproot you; for I will relent concerning the calamity that I have inflicted on you." (Jeremiah 42:10). I honestly don't know why this has all happened, and am not saying God is responsible, but I have to consider that this is a possibility. The verse in Jeremiah is encouraging because it says God will relent concerning the calamity He has already inflicted. Most other similar verses speak of God relenting before He acts. I still struggle the most with wondering why this happened at all when my son prayed fervently for so long for my health. Prior to him praying for this, I'd never been seriously ill, and had never been admitted to a hospital. I led a clean life with no bad habits (including profanity) and wanted nothing more than to be a good role model for my son.

Just now I received a call from my son, who is currently in "prison" as he calls it, telling me that my most recent Signatera results were negative. Signatera is a test that measures cancer cells of any kind floating around in the blood. This is the first time this has happened. The number had been decreasing, but anything greater than zero is considered as "positive." He seemed encouraged, and actually called it "supernatural," seeing I'd only had two treatments (that unfortunately wiped out my pancreas). I should be celebrating, but my emotions (as well as my son's emotions) are still messed up. Thank you again for praying, and we'll see where God takes us. I still feel the need to have my son's academics restored along with my employer's work. I pray that God would literally restore the years the locust has stolen.

I'm sorry I forgot to thank you for praying that God's gifts to us not be wasted and that we can use them to benefit others. This is very important to me, so, thank you for praying for this.