Prayer On Behalf of Kate Dillon and Her Family

Prayer On Behalf of Kate Dillon and Her Family Week of January 8, 2007 ________________________________________________________________________ ______ One of the most powerful ways to pray is to “pray the Scriptures,” using the Bible itself as your guide of how and what to pray. You are encouraged to pray every day this week on behalf of Kate Dillon, using this prayer guide based on Psalm 91 in the New International Version (NIV). ________________________________________________________________________ ______ Psalm 91 Monday 1 May Kate dwell in the shelter of the Most High God! May she rest in the shadow of her Heavenly Father 2 May Kate say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." 3 Surely God will save her from danger and from anything that would harm her. Prayer requests based on Verses 1-3 May Kate feel the presence of God with her this week like never before That her faith be stronger than ever before; Kate not fear the worst, but expect the best That Kate be physically protected and strengthened, and the chemo do what is needed For Kate not to feel nauseated or uncomfortable due to her treatments ________________________________________________________________________ ______ Tuesday 4 God will cover Kate like a mother bird covering her young with her feathers, and under God’s wing Kate will feel secure; God’s faithfulness will protect her from anxiety. 5 Kate will not fear the dark of the night, and will have strength for the challenge of each day, 6 She will have faith to know that nothing can rob her of the good that God has planned for her. Prayer requests based on Verses 4-6 Kate will feel really “covered” by God’s presence That Kate not have anxiety and be protected from a “spirit of fear.” That Kate be able to sleep well at night and rest well during the day For Kate and her family to have hope for her future ________________________________________________________________________ ______ Wednesday 7 A thousand may fall at Kate’s side, ten thousand around her but no bad thing will not come near her. 8 She may hear about others for whom things have not gone well, but that won’t discourage her. 9 Kate will put on God like a blanket and snuggle secure beneath God’s care- 10 and no harm will come to her, or to her family. Prayer requests based on Verses 7-10 That Kate and her family be encouraged, even if negative or fearful thoughts enter their mind, or they see or hear things that make them wory. For Kate to feel like she is covered, surrounded, and filled with the powerful, peace-giving Holy Spirit of God! For Kate’s Mother Elaine, Sister Maggie, Grandparents, and others around her to have a sense of God’s care and peace. ________________________________________________________________________ ______ Thursday 11 For God will command his angels concerning Kate to stand guard over her constantly; 12 they will lift her up in their hands, so that she can overcome whatever challenge is put before her. 13 She will be given supernatural strength to step on and crush what was trying to harm her. Prayer requests based on Verses 11-13 That God’s angels literally stand guard around her bed For Kate’s to rest well on this day, gaining strength to overcome sickness, with healing power flowing through her body. ________________________________________________________________________ ______ Friday 14 "Because Kate loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue her; I will protect her, for she knows who I am. 15 She will call upon me, and I will answer her; I will be with her in her hard time, I will deliver her and honor her with good times. 16 With long life will I bless Kate and show her my saving power Prayer requests based on Verses 14-16 For God’s power to back up today’s treatments, making them a healing force for Kate For Kate to have a long and happy life, fulfilling all of God’s plans for her For Kate, her family, and all of us to see God’s great saving power in Kate’s life ________________________________________________________________________ ______ While we will be praying daily, there is will a focused day of prayer on Friday, January 12th. The Sanctuary of Concord United Methodist Church will be open all day (7:00 AM on) for people to come and pray, and then all are invited to come for Group Prayer at 5:30 PM in the Sanctuary. If you can’t be there right at 5:30, we will be praying together until at least 6:30 PM. You are encouraged to fast (skip a meal or two, or give up something else to focus on prayer) as you pray for Kate. Fasting “supercharges” our prayers