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mama27 Jan 29, 2015

I don't know how to find my original thread by this subject that I began in 2010...I had asked for prayer for my 2 prodigal sons, and some have prayed much for me over the past 4 years or so....I just want to ask serious prayer again for my youngest son (22)....he is in a God-ordained crisis in his life, and he is in anguish and torment. I have been able to talk to him (rare) about it not being the crisis itself, but that the crisis is brought by God to break him. He is winsome and macho and self-sufficient in the natural. He acknowledged that he is broken. I believe he is close to surrendering to the Lord....MUCH prayer has gone to the throne for him. If you would, please pray that God would complete the work, and that the enemy would not snatch away this present moment. Thank you so much! God bless you!

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browny Jan 29, 2015

Dear sister.....
Praying!!!!!


Be sure you are in my
Prayers ( and heart :-) )
love browny .


Jeremiah 29:11-13

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

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ccchhhrrriiisss Jan 29, 2015

Praying.

sermonindex Jan 29, 2015

Thank you for the update, I remember your posts and will continue to pray.
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory (Eph. 3:20,21)

Matthew Henry writes: It is proper always to end prayers with praises. Let us expect more, and ask for more, encouraged by what Christ has already done for our souls, being assured that the conversion of sinners, and the comfort of believers, will be to his glory, for ever and ever.
Can you please also continue to pray for the housemate I had last year. At the moment he is back in the world, (long story) but I still believe the Lord has a plan for his live.
Blessings! Markus

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mama27 Jan 29, 2015

Thank you so much! It is unheard of that my son was texting me all day yesterday, and called me on his supper break from work. Our relationship has been strained because of his sinful lifestyle. He said that he knows only God can satisfy, but that he wants a certain thing desperately in his life, and that he was calling out to God all day yesterday and reading his Bible, and that he doesn't know that he wasn't bargaining with God. I am praising His name over and again. It is absolutely a miracle that we are even to this point. Still, the work is not finished....please keep praying if you are able. Bless you!

Will pray for your friend, Markus....oh how strong is the pull of the world! Yet God is greater....

followthelamb Jan 29, 2015

(((We are praying)))

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InTheLight Jan 29, 2015

encouraged to hear of this awakening...praying

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mama27 Jan 30, 2015

I am somewhat disheartened after spending much of the day with my son. I think he is in the mode of trying to bargain with God. He says all the right things, but is trying to make life happen for himself. Don't feel burdened to pray beyond if God reminds you....I will surely let you know on that glorious day when he enters the Kingdom....I take courage from the testimonies of how God reached young men like Brother Greg, and Keith Daniel, and Paul Washer....I know nothing is impossible with Him!

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yuehan Jan 30, 2015

It might take one day, it might take ten years - entrust it to God, and I'm sure His grace will prove to be sufficient in every circumstance :)

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mama27 Feb 6, 2015

I am just reporting in for any who are still praying, that outwardly at least, it seems last week's gains in my son's life have backtracked. He has gone from intense pain in his crisis (which at least gave lip service to seeking the Lord)to discouragement, even with a new job and a new car. He says "nothing is happening" in his relationship with the Lord. When I say I am praying that he will "get it" he says he's not getting it. Though he admitted last week that God was breaking him, when I remind him that God will go to any lengths to get him to surrender, and that the next crisis may be harder yet, he just says, "It's not that simple, Mom"....If anyone is still led to pray, I just wanted to give an update. Thank you for every prayer offered up!

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dolfan Feb 7, 2015

We patiently wait on Him to finish what He starts. We pray with you for your son.

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ginnyrose Feb 8, 2015

We know the will of God in this matter. Many times God will use these incidents to shape us, teaching us trust in Him. Hardest lesson to learn when you know a soul is at stake. I know.

I sometimes try to imagine what hell would be like - about drives you crazy, and to think people will actually choose to go there????!!!!! and some of them are you kinfolks...??? Lord have mercy.

Will continue to pray for you.

Sandra

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mama27 Feb 9, 2015

Thank you all for your comments, and for your prayers. Just learned that he has been into some really bad stuff. My heart is just in anguish. You think you train them well, you try to model Christ. I am certain that I did not pray enough over the years. But when it comes down to it, it is between a soul and God....and the human heart is desperately wicked. Bless you all!

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InTheLight Feb 9, 2015

Thank you all for your comments, and for your prayers. Just learned that he has been into some really bad stuff. My heart is just in anguish. You think you train them well, you try to model Christ. I am certain that I did not pray enough over the years. But when it comes down to it, it is between a soul and God....and the human heart is desperately wicked. Bless you all!

You know, you can and should teach your children the wisdom of the Bible and be a living demonstration of His ways before them but in the end they will have to go through the same tests and trials and make the same mistakes that you made before they come to the realization that they desperately need Jesus Christ. Once they come to that realization and turn in truth to Christ, then He comes in like a flood and and fills the heart with His faith, hope, and love. How glorious is the God of our salvation!

In Christ,

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mama27 Feb 9, 2015

What baffles me though, is that my husband and I were raised in moral, but unbelieving homes....We were saved as young marrieds, and distinctly raised our children to love the Lord and the Bible and as set-apart unto Jesus....quite a difference in upbringing with basically the same outcome.....ONLY GOD....

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mama27 Mar 1, 2015

If anyone is led to pray, it seems my son's interest in spiritual things was short-lived. He is only 22 but has taken a position with a large company that is hugely pro-homosexual. He is leaving today for a 2-week training course in another large city out of state. He is being lured by big money and all the glitz and glamour. As a mother, I am panicked at his being alone in a hotel room for 2 weeks with his history of drink and women. I know of course, that God knows all about this and can handle it. I am asking for prayer that God will convict of sin and hedge him in and that he will not plunge any deeper into sin....Perhaps God will meet him in the alone hours while he is gone, and remind him of his Christian upbringing. Just wanted to ask for prayer if any of you are led, to pray as you would for your own child. He is very hardened and full of himself. A huge contrast to the brokenness I had seen several weeks back. Thank you so much, and God bless you!

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ginnyrose Mar 1, 2015

Will pray...

sermonindex Mar 2, 2015

This must be so heart breaking and devastating, as you know you are on my prayer list.
I have been trying to witness to a several people in the last few years - this has been quite a challenge.
May i share some more thoughts and scriptures.

I regularly cycle up a local hill, sometimes when i pray on the top i remember 2 Chronicles 20:15,16:
"Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's. ...go down against them

We know the story where the disciples were fishing all night but didn't catch anything. John 21:3
When the Lord told them to cast the net again they caught a great number of fish

Ultimately it is by the Lord's power.
Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. (Matthew 16:17 NLT )

Blessings, may we see an Awakening soon !

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mama27 May 2, 2015

For any who have prayed for our 2 prodigals...needing much wisdom (my husband) and God's intervention...22 y/o son about to leave our home and buy a condo in spite of counsel that this economy is not one to take on debt....it will lead to nightly drinking, womanizing...thinks he will live in another city M-F but home on weekends....However he is staying out nights even on the weekends. I believe at his young age he is addicted to alcohol. Worst is I think it is our older son (by 7 years) who is housing him for the overnights. I thought God was dealing with our oldest son by taking away much income, but that forced him to move in with a very wrong friend. My husband does not want to deal with this. Condo set to close May 15 and it seems it will seal his fate...I know God is over it all and is much bigger than this whole thing. If you are led, could you please pray that God would intervene and if possible, stop him from plunging much deeper into sin. And that my H would have wisdom and courage to deal with it. A dire situation affording God opportunity for much glory to His name. Thank you so much!!

sermonindex May 2, 2015

So, I took the time to read this thread, if anyone can find the old thread THANKS.

Mama27, after reading your posts. You asked for "God to intervene" many times.

Let go. Honestly, let go. You can't force any of your children to believe. It's left for them to decide. I'm concerned that your grip might lead them away, please let go.

If you provided a godly example and your children know they are loved, then all you can do is pray and advise. You've advised one of your son's and they don't seem to be heeding the advice. The most important thing to do now is to pray.

I'm afraid this situation sounds like sand to me. The tighter your grip, the less you will have. The looser palm will hold more.

To clarify, if your son is going to drink and be promiscuous, then let him but don't stop praying. Twenty-two years old is old enough in any culture to learn mistakes. Let him scrap his knee. Let him fall. Without him learning these things for himself, nothing will ever take root.

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