Pause. Pray.
UPDATE: Praise Him! It’s not MS!! I don’t know what his health problem is – if anything – but I know I’m rejoicing over the emails I’ve received that say it isn’t what they were told to expect. What I do know is that if Melissa Lea doesn’t call me back PRONTO with some info I’m driving to her house!! xoxox0
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Today I humbly ask that you all pray for Nick Lea. He, his precious wife Melissa, and doll baby son Andrew are dear friends and church members. They have also served our Awana program faithfully and have loved my Boy Three above and beyond. I know their patience with him in guiding him through his assignments are one of the keys that brought him to salvation last year. So if they weren’t special to me already, they certainly are for that reason.
Nick is only in his late twenties and is facing a diagnosis of MS. He will be going to the doctor Thursday for a full report and treatment options. Ask the Lord to give healing if He so desires and courage to face the uncertainty of this condition if the Lord chooses to be glorified through this illness.
A very special woman in our church proposed that we fast something on Nick and Melissa’s behalf. To honor this request and to create a longing to be answered only by prayer, I’m laying aside my beloved Diet Dr. Pepper and will not blog or Facebook Thursday. Monumental stuff, people, but Nick and Melissa deserve much more than that.
If you feel so compelled, would you leave a word of encouragement for them? I know they are living on the prayers of God’s people right now and I would love to be able to present them with a few more.
Thank you all so very much!!
Lisa
Melissa and Nick, our prayers and thoughts are with you. MS is a scary diagnosis but there is always hope and always something to be thankful for no matter what situation you are in. You guys are such a wonderful example of what young Christians parents should be and I am very proud of you both. I will be fasting for you also, I am giving up my daily coffee, and all things chocolate. Believe me, I know things seem daunting right now, but God always has a plan, just trust in it. We love you guys, if you need anything please let us know.
I opened my bible and these words jumped out to me, and so I offer them up as prayer for all of you. Romans 8:26-27—In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.
Lisa,
Nick and Melissa are in my prayers. I can’t imagine what they must be going through. I am praying for healing and will fast from my wonderful Pepsi today.
I’m looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
Sheryl
Praying for Nick and Melissa
Asking God’s hand to be all over them
To give them comfort, peace, and strength as
they walk this journey
I also ask that God be with the Doctors as they determine the
Diagnosis and the treatment for Nick.
But ultimately I am asking for healing and for
God to be glorified through it all!!!
God bless
Privileged to pray!
God, please make your glory known!
Amen.