The photograph of Neil praising God above has always been one of my favorites. It's a photo taken of him shortly after the passing of our beautiful son, Chase. He later told me that he was having a moment with God concerning Chase when these pictures were snapped. A man that praises God in the midst of life's greatest trials will always be comforted, heard, redeemed with peace, and increased. "You have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 1:6,7) Neil has been a rock in my life providing me with continual love, care, support, prayer, and protection. He's held me up when I couldn't hold myself up! The toughest trials we've gone through together have only brought us closer to God and each other. How couldn't I pray for any burdens he may be facing?
Nobody enjoys trials. But, this I know...if you keep your faith lifted up you can get through trials. Often, growing in compassion and the deeper things of God. Be assured, God promises to be our refuge and strength in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Call on Him!
Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, You alone know the depth of the burden my husband carries. I may understand the specifics, but You have measured the weight of it on his shoulders. I've not come to minimize what You are doing in his life, for I know You work great things in the midst of trials. Nor am I trying to protect him from what he must face. I only want to support him so that he will get through this battle as the winner.
God, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). You have invited us to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). I come before Your throne and ask for grace for my husband. Strengthen his heart for this battle and give him patience to wait on You (Psalm 27:1-4). Build him up so that no matter what happens he will be able to stand strong through it. Help him to be always "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer" (Romans 12:12). Give him endurance to run the race and not give up, for You have said that "a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again" (Proverbs 24:16). Help him to remember that "the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand" (Psalm 37:23,24).
I pray he will look to You to be his "refuge until these calamities have passed by" (Psalm 57:1). May he learn to wait on You because "those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). I pray that he will find his strength in You and as he cries out to You, You will hear him and save him out of all his troubles (Psalm 34:6). AMEN!
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