Prayer Requests 12/30/10

Happy New Year! The prayer requests from this week's Love in Action feeding are below. Thank you for keeping our guests in your prayers.

I read a newspaper article this week about the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall in New York's Times Square. People who visit the Wishing Wall are invited to write their wishes on scraps of paper, then post them to the wall. At midnight on New Year's Eve, these wishes for 2011 will be added to the confetti that flutters down in Times Square, blanketing the people below.

I couldn't help thinking how different that is from lifting up a prayer. I sit at my computer each week surrounded by all these little scraps of paper upon which people have scrawled their needs, their hopes, their joys and fears, but these requests are not like confetti floating on the wind. Because unlike wishes, prayers have a direction. They seek God's purpose for our lives.

Before they call I will answer;
while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24

I'm so grateful these prayer requests aren't merely confetti dropping from a high-rise window! Because we need to be transformed from the inside out and from top to toes. And wishes won't get us there.

We are so grateful for your prayers for this ministry! Please ask for us to be renewed this new year, always seeking God's counsel, and for us to serve effectively as His hands and feet in the lives of the homeless and needy in our community, reflecting back the love and forgiveness He has first shown us.

Blessings to you for a healthy 2011,

Erika

-- The father of Jon's best friend from childhood died on Christmas Eve, and Jon asks us to please pray for the Mercado family as they grieve and try to pick up the pieces and move on. Please pray that they look to God to meet their earthly and spiritual needs.

-- For Smitty and his daughter as they rebuild their relationship.

-- For Dave's killer to be found, brought to justice, and made whole.

-- For neglected and abused animals and those who rescue them.

-- For Tino to choose recovery.

-- For Gypsy's new job.

-- For Richard, who is faithful and waiting.

-- For healing for Scott.

-- For all our volunteers who are struggling.

-- For everyone reading these words.

-- Robert

-- For Brad and his kids. For Brad to become well enough to be a father to them.

-- My son, Ethan Michael G. Any prayer please.

-- Please pray for my mom and dad, Tom and Lana.

-- Claudia and Tallahassee: Tammy lose weight, get well. Eloise N.'s fingers get well, walk. Ann car. Darryl money, blessing, gain weight.

-- Fawna's cancer

-- Carl and Richard: A home and a job.

-- G.G.D.

-- Robert: wife, brother, a job, a place to stay.

-- John B.: New job, new life in Christ, housing.

-- To sister Cathy, the only left with me. For all D's family.

-- Douglas: Dear Almighty God, no one would help me in my trouble time. No church or organization. I need a right now bless.

-- Errol: Blessed my not have cancer. To help me get my business started.

-- Morris H. Jr.: I want you to pray for Elizabeth H., she lost her job and is seeking employment. I pray for a closer walk with Jesus and to bless all the saints of God, the orphans, elderly, rehab center, the homeless throughout the world.

-- Pray for Tonia S. and the children for success in all levels of their lives.

-- S.A.: Pray for my family and my two kids.

-- Support for President Obama and his policies. Wayne says hello to Pery.

-- Pray for my wife Jennifer K. and my kids Marteniuz, Macy, Aaliyah, Junior, and Zachary.

-- My prayer is for discernment, wisdom, understanding and patience. I pray that I may be a blessing to others. I pray for forgiveness from those that I have offended or wronged. In Jesus' name!

-- God bless Pery!

-- Larry: For myself and families and a better job.

-- Abraham: Please pray for all people, especially the homeless. Please pray for me.

-- Robert J.: I pray for my family and for a job. Come back to the church and to get off alcohol and drug.

-- Help us get our kids back.

-- Gabe to be healed from cancer. Danielle and Andrew, clarity for the will of God. Housing, schooling, financial breakthrough.

-- Ricky

-- Michael/Shamona: For the new year, I would like for you to pray for my family.

-- Tony A., Midge A., Emma A., Grace A., Bridget A. God bless my brother and his family.

Prayer Requests 12/23/10

The prayer requests from this week's Love in Action feeding are below. Thank you for keeping this ministry and its guests in your prayers!

Last night, a guest approached me with a plastic grocery bag in hand. "Can you pass these along to someone?" he said. I glanced in the bag and saw several pairs of ladies' shoes. "Thanks, we will!" I then handed the bag off to Debbie in the kitchen and continued serving dinner to our guests.

An hour or so later, one of our volunteers came over with a prayer request in hand. It was written by Katyanna, with whom our volunteer had spent some time that evening. Katyanna had escaped a domestic abuse situation and is living in her car, and her prayer request reflected very basic needs: a haircut, a place to take a shower, some work-appropriate clothing, and some shoes. We located Katyanna and a bunch of us gathered around her, brainstorming about ways to help. In the middle of that, I remembered the bag of shoes. "What size do you wear?" I asked. Still standing, she slipped on several pairs of shoes until we found two that fit.

Today I keep thinking about that little miracle and the place of privilege that we are granted working in this ministry. At the best moments, I feel like we are a conduit through which God's blessings flow. We've seen so many miracles in our dining hall and among our guests: physical and spiritual healing of every kind, friends released from jail, families reunited, people experiencing God's Word and love for the first time. Hundreds of guests fed, clothed, and encouraged. We've shared meatloaf, prayers, socks, songs, smiles, and hugs. And I'm overwhelmed by how abundantly God loves us and blesses us.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." John 3:16-17

Thank you for being part of this ministry. Merry Christmas to you and yours—Erika

-- For Dave's killer to be found, brought to justice, and made whole.

-- For neglected and abused animals and those who rescue them.

-- For Tino to choose recovery.

-- For Smitty and his daughter.

-- For Gypsy's new job.

-- For Jamall's job interview.

-- For Richard, who is faithful and waiting.

-- For healing for Scott.

-- For all our volunteers who are struggling.

-- Katyanna: I could really use: a haircut, a community center pass so I can take showers, a new pair of shoes, work clothes, and some underwear/bras. If you could help, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

-- Douglas: Dear Master, you are my God. Please understand I am trying. Please help me.

-- Anthony and Leunges: Let everything work out for me and my girl! Please.

-- Clean mind and heart for all year 2011.

-- I pray for my Daddy to feel better.

-- I pray in the name of Jesus for the Lord to bless me with more years of life.

-- I need money.

-- Tywanna K.: Blessing for foundation/security/better days.

-- Tony L.: Bless family and friends and family holy, protect them and family church please. Just help purify myself and keep in family and friend's glory, hallelujah!

-- Please let us pay our rent from 12/29 to 1/5.

-- Terrence W.: Just be blessed.

-- Riley and Diane: When things go wrong, as they always will, prayer changes that! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Pray for us.

-- Carol: Job, home, health, love, peace, family.

-- Jean M.: I would like for you to pray for me.

-- Betty T.L.

-- James M.: Please pray for me and my friend, Eric P., who is in Plantation General Hospital in a coma. Thank you, God, bless you all and Merry Christmas.

-- I would like to have someone pray for me and my family, Frederick Matthew.

-- George B.

-- Y. Let.

-- Johnny B.: Shelter for myself, new job, help with health issues.

-- Wesner R.: Adrino & Ferairin

-- Ricky aka Camus

-- God bless my family and may they have years to live, love, and be happy. Thank you, God, for their blessing.

-- Michael & Shamona: I would like for you to pray for my wife and family. I would like you to help me through my birthday on 12/24.

-- Please pray for the Saab family.

-- Lord, thank you for this job. You said to be still and wait, patience is a virtue. Well, I've been still and waited and patient, and you have answered as you always do. I love you, Lord.

-- Pray for my brother Keith (he's in prison, Liberty Correctional). Also my mom Geri.

-- Robert P. and family and friends. Merry Christmas to all!

-- Bless us all, o heavenly father. Please continue to pray for me in 2011 and thank you for your prayers.

-- Roger: A solution to my financial problems.

-- To all my brothers and sisters, thank you for your prayers! Merry X-mas!

-- For me and my friend Rich.

-- Please keep praying for my children Braylin Kay and Prestin Scott. May they come back into my life.

-- Thank you, Lord. Happy holidays!

-- Pray for Luis V., still in Ft. Lauderdale Hospital (improving!)

-- Stan the Man: Please pray for my sister Ann Marie, that she finds the joy of the Lord. Also my friend Lexy (she's a hooker and in the "life"). She's strong and very smart. I pray she'll be guided to a clean straight life. Thanks.

-- Job, AW, BW, TAL, RL, Love, DW

-- For my friends and their families.

-- To have a great money-making, sober, safe year, get a nice place to live, and my family stay safe and well.

-- Please pray for Bobby, Brian, Vivian, Jaylene, Ryan, Hugh, Satomi, Aimee and Ron.

-- Pray for the homeless and for the incumbents, that we elect a reform on 2011.

-- I need peace in my relationship.

-- Lord, please let me spend some time with Antwan and Erica.

-- Please pray for me and my family.

-- Joseph W. Jr.: Please pray for my father to have a good check-up concerning his prostate cancer.

-- Ask Jesus to love up.

-- Shaterika N.

-- Give the homeless shelter.

-- Please pray for my dad Paul H., he is battling lung cancer.

-- Ricky

-- My name is John L. D. Jr. and I need prayer for my health, for prosperity, for my son John III. He is 3 yrs. old and I haven’t spoken or seen him since June 17th. Thank you, bless you.

-- Fritz W.: For Him to open the door that no man can close.

-- Dear Master, please help me in my time of trouble.

-- Mike H.: Bless everyone.

-- Fawna’s cancer

-- We thank the Lord for your care and for the food we eat and the clothes we wear. Amen

-- Bill: Pray for financial, housing and to visit my family in Philly.

-- Money for food or food to eat.

-- Please give the homeless wealth.

-- Nick: For my sister and brother.

-- Leslie W.: Pray to stay healthy and my family.

-- M. Mills: Pray that God bless me with this job that I applied for.

-- For my health and family.

-- I pray that I have a gift for my daughter on Christmas.

-- To move my family to Georgia.

-- Help me and the camp site stay safe and please no more sickness for me! I learn my lesson, thank God!

-- God’s purpose not to be forgotten. God to be fully in control, and others and self submit to Him.

-- God help us All. Thanks!

-- Ebony: Pray that I get housing from Housing Authority.

-- Pray for all people to be healthy.

-- Please pray for my family, Pope, Jackson, Andrew and for my stepson to come home soon.

-- For Pam’s children and grandchildren’s health and safety, and for Pam’s relationship with her kids to get closer and for them to be forgiving and loving towards her.

-- Please pray for Ron and Aimee, especially a blessing on Ron and his mother.

-- Eloise N. to walk again and her fingers on left hand heal. Tammy to get well, lose weight. Her roommate. Nancy V., Claudia, Tallahassee. Washington, car.

-- World Peace

-- I pray that I learn more of you, Lord Jesus, each day and know every language under the sun!

-- I pray for everyone on this holiday season.

-- Pray for me, my kids, for shelter and Thomas G. C.

-- My mother, God’s grace, mercy and strength.

-- Pray for me find a job and a place to live.

-- Aaron W.

-- Tony L.: Please bless everyone these holidays, may they find peace, love and joy with everyone and family members. Please let kids and family know that I miss them so much. And thanks for your son, Jesus Christ.

-- Etendue M.

-- Dave V. had operation, is recuperating.

-- God please help me …. And you. Brick A.…. And help me to find a job.

-- I pray for our children and their future.

-- H.P.

Prayer Requests 12/16/10

The prayer requests from last Thursday's feeding are below. Thank you for keeping this ministry and its guests in your prayers!

Blessings,

Erika

-- Please pray for me and my family.

-- Joseph W. Jr.: Please pray for my father to have a good check-up concerning his prostate cancer.

-- Ask Jesus to love up.

-- Shaterika N.

-- Give the homeless shelter.

-- Please pray for my dad Paul H., he is battling lung cancer.

-- Riley & Diane: When things go wrong, as they always will, prayer changes that!

-- Ricky

-- My name is John L. D. Jr. and I need prayer for my health, for prosperity, for my son John III. He is 3 yrs. old and I haven’t spoken or seen him since June 17th. Thank you, bless you.

-- Fritz W.: For Him to open the door that no man can close.

-- Dear Master, please help me in my time of trouble.

-- Mike H.: Bless everyone.

-- Fawna’s cancer

-- We thank the Lord for your care and for the food we eat and the clothes we wear. Amen

-- Bill: Pray for financial, housing and to visit my family in Philly.

-- Money for food or food to eat.

-- Please give the homeless wealth.

-- Nick: For my sister and brother.

-- Leslie W.: Pray to stay healthy and my family.

-- M. Mills: Pray that God bless me with this job that I applied for.

-- For my health and family.

-- I pray that I have a gift for my daughter on Christmas.

-- To move my family to Georgia.

-- Help me and the camp site stay safe and please no more sickness for me! I learn my lesson, thank God!

-- God’s purpose not to be forgotten. God to be fully in control, and others and self submit to Him.

-- God help us All. Thanks!

-- Ebony: Pray that I get housing from Housing Authority.

-- Pray for all people to be healthy.

-- Please pray for my family, Pope, Jackson, Andrew and for my stepson to come home soon.

-- For Pam’s children and grandchildren’s health and safety, and for Pam’s relationship with her kids to get closer and for them to be forgiving and loving towards her.

-- Please pray for Ron and Aimee, especially a blessing on Ron and his mother.

-- Eloise N. to walk again and her fingers on left hand heal. Tammy to get well, her roommate. Nancy V., Claudia, Tallahassee.

-- World Peace

-- I pray that I learn more of you, Lord Jesus, each day and know every language under the sun!

-- I pray for everyone on this holiday season.

-- Pray for me, my kids, for shelter and Thomas G. C.

-- My mother, God’s grace, mercy and strength.

-- Pray for me find a job and a place to live.

-- Aaron W.

-- Tony L.: Please bless everyone these holidays, may they find peace, love and joy with everyone and family members. Please let kids and family know that I miss them so much. And thanks for your son, Jesus Christ.

-- Etendue M.

-- Dave V. had operation, is recuperating.

-- God please help me …. And you. Brick A.…. And help me to find a job.

-- I pray for our children and their future.

-- H.P.

Prayer Requests 12/9/10

The prayer requests from this week's Love in Action feeding are below. Thanks for keeping this ministry and those we serve in your prayers.

Blessings,

Erika

"The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

“What should we do then?” the crowd asked.

John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

John 3:9-11

-- For Kelly, healing for her leg so the lame shall walk.

-- For John, who was going blind but looks for the Lord daily. For Jesus to recover sight for the blind as He has promised.

-- For Roger and Richard

-- For Dave's killer to be found and made whole.

-- For all neglected and abused animals and those who rescue them.

-- For Tino, humility before the Lord.

-- Jesus, please elevate me off these streets into a stable environment.

-- Nathan, my son — I have not seen him for over 13 years. And Liz, my friend. Please pray for their safety.

-- Errol A.W.: God to bless me to start my own business.

-- Robert: Prayer for family — mother, brother, sister and wife. A job, a place to stay.

-- Aaron W.'s request

-- For a great X-mas and a great new year. And to get off the street for good.

-- Mike M.: Pray for my friends Tanya, Salina, and Tereasa. Pray for me to get wisdom and a job and a place to live.

-- Kim and Mike: We thank the Father for your care, and for the food we eat, and for the clothes we wear. In Jesus' name. Amen

-- Randy: Thank you, dear Lord, for being the God-giver of life — Jesus! And to us your love, that sin has been forgiven through your holy blood. Let's pray heaven's angels sing that tomorrow is forever for God. I can't wait to be blessed by your holiness and righteousness that sits at your right hand.

-- Stan: Please pray for my sister Ann Marie, as she "has everything" but is unmarried and feels she has nothing! She's Catholic, but I suspect her personal relationship with Him is weak. Please pray hard for her. I am also. Merry Christmas!

-- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all at Love in Action. Thanks for the prayers and please continue to pray for me. Have a blessed holiday.

-- My faith with love, honor, respect to God, his only begotten son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, John, the Saints and all. My prayer is to go to heaven, borne by my faith, again full of the Holy Gospel, clean and sober. Totally bless all of the followers of the laws and of the Holy Spirit. Holy is the law of the Lord God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, thanks. Forgiven, totally repented, saved by grace, joy, comfort, boldness, healthy, and blessed with love to carry the Gospel to love all. Follow all of the law. Carry this message, follow the Gospel, Amen Amen. Thank you, Jesus Christ, Amen.

-- Chris T.: I pray for our children! Thank you. I pray for our family and friends.

-- Tony

-- Ebony: Pray I get approved for Housing Authority and get hired for the job at the hospital.

-- I hope I don't have any cancer. Not to be in any hospital.

-- Claudia from Tallahassee: Eloise N.'s fingers get well and walk. Tammy to get well and lose weight. Me to get my weight back and a financial blessing.

-- Better relations with my family. Merry Christmas to all.

-- Pray for me, Alphonso D., and Alexander R. to find a place to live.

-- Mark W.: I would like prayer for continued employment and work abundantly. I would also like prayer for my family and friends. Keep them all safe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011.

-- I want to pray to God for my family and friends that their lives are good. Pray for my son Josh, Tino, and children.

-- Dennis

-- John C.

-- Pat J.: Thanks for your blood, Jesus Christ.

-- God help us all.

-- Riley and Diana: The reason for the season! We love you all! Pray for us .... God bless!

-- Pray for Love in Action. Warm coat, healthy, shelter, gainful employment, computer tools, homework, locate jobs, work.

-- Fawna's cancer. AML leukemia.

-- For my love, Phillip, to please get a job.

-- Pray for me to find a job and a place to live.

-- Bless B. for his good heart. Provide income, health, safe warm shelter.

-- Everyone finds God.

-- Robert P. and family and friends.

-- Bless all church people.

-- Michael: Will you pray for my family and everyone that is homeless and the hungry children. Thank you!

Prayer Requests 12/2/10

The prayer requests from this week's Love in Action feeding are below.

Thank you for keeping this ministry in your prayers!

Blessings,

Erika

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

-- For Kathy, who is in the hospital.

-- For Gypsy, whose brother passed away this week.

-- For Smitty, who left us this evening to live in Georgia with his daughter.

-- For Tino to follow God’s path.

-- For Rocky

-- For Dave's killer to be found and made whole.

-- For abused and neglected animals and those who rescue them.

-- Kelly’s healing.

-- Keep me in school, focused and blessed with breath of life!

-- Fawna’s cancer

-- J.M.: Please pray for my neck.

-- Job and home.

-- Success and financial breakthrough.

-- Latonia, Janadelle, Rico: A safe, beautiful home.

-- Mike M.: Pray that I find a job and a place to live. Pray for my friends Tanya and Salina.

-- Please NO VA for Chad.

-- Nancy, Vincent, Claudia (Tallahassee): Eloise N. to begin taking steps. Tammy get well, lose weight. Ann get her car. Me sleep.

-- James H.: Pray for housing.

-- Roger: Relieve my financial problems.

-- Larry: Pray for myself and family and a better job.

-- Please pray for the Shapiro family, may they continue to be blessed.

-- Robert: Prayer for family, my wife, mother, brother, sister. A place to stay, a job, blessing and faith.

-- Dear my Lord, bless and help me in my trouble times

-- Carol A.

-- I pray for Michelle and family.

-- Carlos T.: Please pray that I may stay clean, find a job and a home. The Lord will provide. Amen.

-- Pray for my nephews, Blaise and Brixen. I love you both and Fena.

-- Pray for mom, Lana V.

-- I pray for Linda and her health. God Bless.

-- Please God bless Kelly.

-- Pray for Tony V. who is in Ft. Lauderdale Hospital suffering from depression.

-- Jonas: I need a job. You can reach me at 561-xxx-xxxx

-- Luis V.: Por trabajo, entendimiento y dios. (translation: For work, understanding and God)

-- Eric: Restoration of family.

-- Renee: my family.

-- Carl and Richard: a job and a home.

-- Aaron W.

-- To get a job quick and stay off the booze.

-- To be successful.

-- Wentz S.: Need a job. Pray for me. Call me 954-xxx-xxxx.

-- Don W.: Increased employment. More patience with others.

-- Michael B.: I would like for you to pray for my family and friend. Thank you.

-- I pray for Kelly and her health.

-- Jo G.: I want to go home to Texas. Please pray with me that I can work so I can raise the money for fare. God Bless! Thank you.

-- H.D.: Pray for me to find a job and place to live.

-- To help me succeed in life.

-- M.A.G.: Request Merry Christmas, December!!! Happy feet is Santos.

-- I pray Don and Lisa will always be good.

-- Beth C.: Please pray for me and fiancé. Help us get out of here.

-- Please pray for my best friend, Renee, and allow her family to take her home.