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Will you pray for me?

8/7/2016

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by Julie

Just recently I was reading the biography of George Mueller to Eden for school.  He was a man who walked by faith by caring for orphans in England and never asked for money from anyone.  He prayed and asked God, who was faithful to provide for hundreds of orphans.  One day, one of the women helping care for the children came to George and said 'The day has finally come.  The children are lined up for the meal and there is no food.'  George called over his granddaughter. He wanted her to see how the Lord was going to answer his prayer.  By the time George finished the prayer for the meal, there was a knock on the door, and enough bread and milk for all the children's meal was delivered.  It was so impressive to me.  It's one thing to tell what the Lord has done, once he's done it.  But its another thing to call witnesses to watch and see what the Lord will do before we can see it with our natural eyes.  I want that kind of faith.  

So this post has two motives.  First, to ask for prayer.  And the second is to call witnesses to see what the Lord will do.  When we were at Tenwek from '06-'08, it was an intense two years, lots of good and some really  challenging times.  Some even traumatic for me.  I thought after years of being away in the US and having those events far behind me, that I was moving on.  Since returning, though, especially with children, it seems that those events are not behind me.  In fact, I've been showing signs of PTSD.  Thankfully, the Lord has brought people to come alongside me and help me.  And God's provision in this gives me confidence that he is in control of this even when I am not....which is always.  

This coming weekend I am going to Nairobi for a two week intensive counseling program.  I've heard such good things about this program and am happy for the chance to go...in the same way I would be happy to have a festering wound debrided or a broken arm reset.  So the prayer request is this: Would you pray with us during these two weeks that this would be a time of healing and of walls that I can't see over coming down?  I will also be away from my kids for two weeks for the first time in their lives.  And finally for good sleep.  Nairobi is a place that triggers my anxiety and that's where I'll be staying during this time.  Thank you for joining us in this.

Some days I don't feel like I know a lot of things, but I do know this.  I know this is not the new normal.  I know the Lord is going to do something big with this.  At first I wondered why this couldn't have all come to light while we were still in the US where resources abound.  But it didn't.  Even still the Lord has brought each person I've needed all the way out to a remote mission hospital in East Africa exactly on time.  I know He has not left me here.  I know this will be a story showing His power, His provision, His love and His deep healing.  And I want to call witnesses to see it even before we can see it with our natural eyes.
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22 Comments
Barb
8/7/2016 06:37:11 am

Dear sister have praying for you for many years. Now my prayers will be more specific. Thank you for sharing! It is an honor to wait and watch our GOD unfolding HIS plan.

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Julie
8/7/2016 07:45:59 am

Thanks, Barb. May God bless your faithfulness!

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Chris Saunders
8/7/2016 06:44:15 am

Am lifting you up in prayer Julie! God is faithful and will bring you through this for His name and glory.

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Julie
8/7/2016 07:46:26 am

Asante, Ndogu Chris.

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Helen Satterfield Milton Church
8/7/2016 08:31:02 am

Will announce in church today. We will be praying.

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Patricia Faron
8/7/2016 08:32:41 am

You are often in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Boo Boo! I am praying daily for you.

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Marge Hill
8/7/2016 08:55:43 am

Julie, I'm so sorry you're having such a difficult time. I remember some of our conversations on 6 B re: your first time there. You & Mike have such a special calling & the stresses of providing good care, sometimes without proper equipment, must be overwhelming. I have so much respect for you both. Sending prayers and thoughts to you.

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Bill Swartley
8/7/2016 08:59:12 am

Hi Julie. You and Mike have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since you left the US. Is this the same girl who jumped into the OR in Nagua with both feet, no experience, no specialty training, no fear? I understand that Tenwik isn't Nagua and that there are other forces in play. The blessing of God is that we know a God who loves the unloveable, we know a God who gives hope to the hopeless, we know a God who comforts the sorrowful. And we know a God who had planted that same power in you and me. I'll be remembering you this week.
PS: watch out for lions. HA>

bill

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Debbie
8/7/2016 09:14:59 am

Dear Julie, I will gladly stand with you and see what our Great Shepherd is about to do, and how He will reveal Himself to you for deeper healing and freedom. I've personally and intimately experienced the revealing and melting away of walls I never knew existed. His timing and resources are clearly on His sovereign timing, but you're watching and waiting expectantly! He is faithful, this we know. Letting Him choreograph His dance with you in such a way that heaven rejoices is always a good idea :-D. Love and Faith

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Marlene
8/7/2016 09:21:23 am

Julie, I know that these next two weeks will be 2 of the most challenging weeks you've ever experienced, but I also know that it's like going into labor...it's probably going to hurt but the other side of it is worth the pain! Praying deeply for you guys!

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Rose Marie
8/7/2016 10:22:31 am

Julie, I'll pray for you. Its not like the world isnt a scary place, but Jesus is with us and is our Shepherd in more ways then we can take in. May your journey be filled with great joy as you discover more of who He is to you! Fight the good fight, but also Relax the good Relax.
sending hugs

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Nancy Syrett
8/7/2016 12:11:37 pm

Dear Julie, holding you and all the family up in prayers.
Nancy, from Cornerstone Church
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Karen
8/7/2016 12:32:21 pm

Julie. You are his bride!! I will wait and watch with you as our Lord and savior moves the mountains in your life!! He is faithful !

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Renee Martin
8/7/2016 12:52:33 pm

Will be lifting you and your family up in prayer, Julie!

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Vanessa
8/7/2016 04:59:31 pm

Julie, you will be in my thoughts and my prayers. The kindness and service that both you and Mike do is for such good. Yet, even in the midst of doing good, a toll is paid. Please know that it is not for naught. Your sharing of this struggle is testimony to others who are waivering in their ability to remain faithful. GOD will bring you the peace that you need. It is coming.

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Sharon B Root
8/7/2016 05:24:19 pm

Julie,

I will be praying for you!

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David hoover
8/7/2016 08:39:21 pm

I pray with great hope of the works He will accomplish in you.

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Lynda
8/7/2016 08:49:07 pm

Praying for you, Julie, that you would be enveloped in the Lord's arms as He carries you through these two weeks. Praying the time would bring restoration for you and that the kiddos would be okay too.

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Carolyn Dancy
8/7/2016 10:03:46 pm

I do not know you but I feel compelled to pray. May the Lords presence be more real to you than ever before and may you see his hand move mightily.

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The Rooneys
8/7/2016 11:50:47 pm

Yes, we will.
Love,
The Rooneys

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Cindy
8/8/2016 06:31:59 pm

Julie ...praying God's healing for you.

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Paula
8/9/2016 09:38:10 pm

Praying for you and your family.

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