Good morning, Lord

Psalm 4:1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

Good morning, Lord, thank You that you do answer when we call, thank you for the yes answers, and the answers that are no, and the non-answers that tell us not yet, thank you that you hear, thank you for the gift of prayer, thank you for your mercy.

Lord, we pray for the persecuted church in Yemen (“…one of the poorest countries on the Arabian Peninsula. About 90 percent of the men use a drug called “khat” daily, limiting national advancement. Islam is the official religion, and Shariah law is the ultimate source of all legislation. It is illegal for non-Muslims to proselytize and for Muslims to convert to Christianity.”) Lord, we pray for the 1 in 2000 in Yemen who believe, we pray they would be strengthened and encouraged to share your love with their lost neighbors, please help them speak truth in to the darkness all around them. Please help those who have a burden on their heart for the people of Yemen to find effective ways to bring good news to this land.

We pray for the unreached people of the day, the Magar of Nepal (of whom the “…great majority of the Eastern Magar practice ethnic religions, while the minority are practicing Hindus. Like other Magar groups, Hinduism has greatly influenced the Eastern Magar. Many now worship the three major Hindu gods: Brahma (creator of the universe), Vishnu (protector and preserver of the worlds), and Shiva (the destroyer), as well as a host of other deities.”) Lord, we pray truth would ring out loud and clear among the Magar of Nepal, we pray for many, many workers to be sent into the Himalayas to reach this people group, we pray technologies like the Jesus Film and audio portions of the Bible would be used to open their eyes and let them see you, high and lifted up.

We pray for American Rehabilitation Ministries, thank you for the many, many lives they have been able to touch through card campaigns and Bible studies.

(Prayer List)

Eddie Joiner (friend and barber of some HP members): Recovering from surgeries. Lord, we pray for a complete recovery for Eddie, please help his friends consistently lift him up so he will know you have been working in his life.

Charleen McCracken: My aunt, Fran Doerner, diagnosed with liver cancer. Lord, we pray for Fran, we pray she may have hope and vision for the future, please help her see how you are working in her life.

Shannon Mathews: Continued prayer for a healthy pregnancy. We pray for an uneventful, full-term pregnancy for Shannon and her baby.

Tom & Betty Moody: Our grandson, Ryan Trantham, is on a mission in the mountains of Afghanistan for a minimum of 3 months with no communications; pray for his safety. Lord, we pray Ryan is well, we pray this mission will be a success and Ryan will have grown close to you while he is away.

Ron & Carol Powell: Dave & Tonya Ricks (friends of the Powell Family) – their 16 yr. old son was killed in a car accident in Shawnee OK; may they seek You, Dear Lord, for comfort and peace. Lord, we pray for the Ricks, please help them get through this dark valley, please help them know how mighty and powerful to save you are.

Jan Pride: Things are looking up at Happy Hands; please continue to pray for the ministry. Lord, we pray for Happy Hands, thank you that things are going better, please help them see how this season of challenge has helped them to grow.

Mike & Jan Pride: Please pray for our son, Mark. Lord, thank you for Mark, we pray his walk would be renewed, we pray he would see how you have been there all these years, we pray he would know you, the only true God, and Hesus Christ who you have sent.

Sherrie Proctor (friend of Debby Sumpter): Undergoing treatment for breast cancer for the second time. Lord, we pray for Sherrie, we pray this second round of treatments would be the one you would use to bring healing to her body.

Candice & Derek Reyna: Candice’s grandmother is battling cancer and several complications. The Reyna’s & their two boys are new to HP. Lord, we pray for Candice and her grandmother, we pray this would be a season of growing in grace and truth for both of them, please help them see how you are stirring the water and bringing healing in this situaiton.

Linda Richmond: Sister-in-law, Darla McPherson – her cancer has spread to liver and other vital organs; they have two young daughters. Lord, we pray for Linda and her family as they deal with Darla’s sickness, please help them see where you are working, where you are delivering them, please help them see you are bigger than cancer and you are in control.

Joel & Billie Shepherd: Prayer for brother-in-law, Bob Bailey – was involved in major auto accident in Houston. Lord, we pray for Bob, please help him heal, we pray he would be healed completely, both emotionally and physically from the damage.

Tammy Simpson: Please continue to pray for my grandpa, Jerry Harrell – has started treatments for lung cancer; also need prayer for my sister, Charity, who is not in a good place mentally or emotionally – is making poor choices. Lord, we pray Jerry’s is seeing you in the middle of this battle, we pray he feels your presence and your nearness. We pray you would help Charity, please open her eyes so she sees some of the consequences of her choices.

We pray all these things in your name, Jesus, Amen.