For those who accept the latter half of this verse as absolute truth, I ask for prayers on behalf of one of my sons. God knows the needs.

Thanks.

The Apostle James taught that we should “pray one for another, that ye may be healed,” adding, “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16). The book of James teaches the role of anointing in connection with the other elements in a healing blessing by priesthood authority: “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: “And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up” (James 5:14–15).


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Tru,

I'm not big in the prayer department, but I do hope that your son overcomes his difficulties.

FWIW - Our daughter just let us know that she doesn't plan to return to graduate school this fall, and is going to hang out in Prague with some of her friends instead. I told her that I hope hanging out pays well because I won't be subsidizing it. Kids... pain... @ss.

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Originally posted by RightsaidFred:
Tru,



FWIW - Our daughter just let us know that she doesn't plan to return to graduate school this fall, and is going to hang out in Prague with some of her friends instead. I told her that I hope hanging out pays well because I won't be subsidizing it. Kids... pain... @ss.

Just had to laugh as it struck a nerve. Our daughter finally graduated from college after 7 years...I think of the money and almost cry!

Fred your daughter has great taste in cities. In all my travels, Prague rates in the top five. One of the best preserved historical cites in all of Europe.
I believe it was the St. Charles bridge that had all the well cared for religious statues on it. Such a beautiful spot to observe everything on God's green earth. And i mean everything!!!!
I loved Prague so much that i brought back two rectangular chunks of street material and use them for paper weights. The light colored stone i think was quartz and the other was dark colored. They are being stored right now or i would check.

I was there the year after 9/11 and some of the stores had fliers on professional gas masks that were for sale. I remember them being from Israel and the cost evades me right now.
The beer was cold and the food was good but most of all the girls were very beautiful.

Rupert,

I haven't had the opportunity to visit Prague, but have heard that it is beautiful. My daughter has not been there either, though she has traveled in Europe. I think that she likes the idea of Prague, and believes it to be some eutopia free from the pressures of school. Sadly, as beautiful as it is, Prague probably still has its share of pressures.

She does have several friends there, so she may find it very enjoyable. However, she is going to have to be self supporting. Scrooge that I am, I will not be funding her outdoor cafe lunches. She thinks that money falls from the sky. I won't be pretty when reality intrudes.

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Originally posted by tru-ba-maker:
For those who accept the latter half of this verse as absolute truth, I ask for prayers on behalf of one of my sons. God knows the needs.

Thanks.

Tru, its not on the mountain tops we grow, but in the valley's. God knows what is needed and I pray that comfort is found.

This is what I've learned: We can't live our children's lives for them, they have to walk through the things that God is allowing them to go through, so they can learn to trust in Him.

However, we can and must pray for them in all things, keeping in mind God's promises to us and our households, families, Believers.

God's word does not return void. He keeps His promises.

We can trust Him.

Keep the faith.

Our children; Bring us to our knees.

First to reach down and pick them up.
Second to wipe away their lil'tears.
Third to realize just how much we love them.
Fourth to always feel the need to pray for them.

Thanks to those understand the power of prayer and kept my son in their prayers.

Miraculously a log jam in his life burst last week, freeing him to move forward in pursuit of his goals. A short distance downstream a new port seems to be to be opening for him.

Please keep him in your prayers.

Glad to hear that your son is doing better, Tru.

There are special needs in my family. For those so inclined, I ask for your fervent prayers.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by tru-ba-maker:
There are special needs in my family. For those so inclined, I ask for your fervent prayers.

Thanks.

Tru, just remember, God will answer your prayers and needs, and also, God is never late and is always on time.

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Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (NASB)

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Originally posted by TheDisciple:
Tru, just remember, God will answer your prayers and needs, and also, God is never late and is always on time.

God designed it that way so that we learn to trust Him.

One very important need has already been met.

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Psalm 22:3-5
But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them. They cried to You, and were delivered; They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

Our God is the Lord of time. He created it. He controls it. It's never "too late" for Him.

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