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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayer For A Fellow Farmgirl Please!  |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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 Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 6:43:07 PM
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Dear Farmgirls,
One of my local farmgirls is going through a rough spot right now and needs your prayers. Through an incredible amount of hardship and unbelievable circumstances they are looking at a farm eviction and need your prayers for the Lords guidance and plan. They are fully trusting in the Lord and are seeking His will for their life. If you could please lift them up in prayer, they'd be very grateful. Please pray as the Lord leads.
This is an excerpt from a letter their family sent to us:
Isaiah 22:8-13 provides a valuable divine perspective on Judah's military preparations as the seemingly invincible Assyrian army approached.
The Lord stripped away the defenses of Judah, and you looked in that day to the weapons in the Palace of the Forest. You saw that the walls of the City of David were broken through in many places; you stored up water in the Lower Pool.
You counted the buildings in Jerusalem and tore down houses to strengthen the wall. You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago.
The Lord, the LORD Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair and put on sackcloth. But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine! "Let us eat and drink," you say, "for tomorrow we die!"
At first blush, the leaders acted wisely. They evaluated their defenses and initiated prudent improvements, but their attempts backfired in two ways. For one, the people nevertheless lost confidence and turned to despair. "Let's feast on this livestock tonight, for we'll all be dead in the morning anyway."
More importantly, they completely missed what God was calling them to do. Their desperate situation wasn't a mistake; God himself had brought it to pass. Moreover, he already had a solution in mind. Later chapters reveal that most of the Assyrian army died of a wasting disease while besieging Jerusalem; the king was assassinated after his retreat back to Assyria. What God wanted, Isaiah tells us, was not military preparation but urgent, fervent corporate prayer.
We feel very strongly that God provided us this farm in the first place and even with the redemption deadline approaching, we don't see any clear evidence of being sent in a different direction. We've also been humbled by the great community of family, friends and customers that God has provided for our farming adventure. Since God rarely performs secret miracles, we're pretty sure that there's a role for that community in the redemption of our farm.
Recently, we've been challenged to make prayer our first option, not our last resort. To that end, we would like to invite you to fast and pray with us wherever you are on March 1 for our farm.
Please pray for wisdom; after all, if we need to head a different direction we'd like to know sooner rather than later. "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." James 1:5
Pray for stamina; despite childhood encouragements to persevere, as you can imagine, this process can be rather stressful. "But we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint." Romans 5:3-5
Pray for God's provision. As Paul encouraged the Philippians, "My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
Playing in the Sonshine
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:07:14 PM
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Thank you Debbie! It means a lot! :)
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:09:06 PM
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:14:53 PM
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Thank You!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:27:06 PM
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What a powerful letter with SO many incredible words from our Lord. I am praying for your friend, her family and her farm.
I was especially touched by the sentence that said they are challenged "To make prayer our first option, not our last resort". Wow, if only we could live that each and everyday- what a wonderful world this would be.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:46:43 PM
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Laurie! Thank you for your prayers! The Lord is AWESOME! His Word is AMAZING and TRUE!
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 05:51:03 AM
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sending prayers!
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 08:44:39 AM
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I will be praying. Her trust in god is wonderful!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 08:59:32 AM
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Thanks Lori and Judith! 
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 09:46:00 AM
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I will be praying for the family.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 09:53:21 AM
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Thank you Marly!
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 10:47:22 AM
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I'm with Laurie - powerful, powerful, powerful. I'll be praying, too, April! Please keep us posted! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 11:19:58 AM
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Lots of prayers!
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 8:35:29 PM
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Tomorrow we are spending the day in prayer and fasting if any of you'd like to join in. Thanks to all you who are currently praying! It means so much!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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Dolores
Colorado
USA
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 08:29:09 AM
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Ladies, Thanks for all your prayers! Keep on praying! We had a wonderful prayer and worship time last night with their family. The Lord is doing a good work in all of our lives and we all are looking forward to the great things He has in store for them! Keep the faith, keep praying! The Lord is Sovereign and the Lord is Good!
~Hugs,
April
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
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Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 08:31:29 AM
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Prayers are going out to stand in faith with is family.-Marlee
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 10:19:00 AM
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Prayers headed their way. I hate seeing any one evicted from their farm.
Seize The Day!
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2012 : 4:04:40 PM
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Me too. God is amazing and I trust the true power of prayer. Sending up prayers and sending them hugs. Joey
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 05:58:39 AM
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Thanks Ladies!!!
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 07:41:32 AM
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Ladies,
Just got word this morning that one of their milk cows had a calf, but the mamma isn't doing so hot, so please pray for the calf and mamma!
Thanks!
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 6:22:02 PM
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Oh my! So sorry to hear this news too. I just love baby cows. Adding this prayer too.
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 6:31:09 PM
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Update: the mamma cow and another cow died today. The new calf is doing fine though. This is a huge blow for them as they were their two best milkers. They need a lot of prayers. Also, their daughter had an accident at work and cut the tip of her thumb off on her left hand. It sure seems like almost too much to take. Please lift them up in your prayers.
~Hugs, April
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 8:42:34 PM
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April: We are praying continually. God sees their strength and will give blessings for their faith.
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Mar 06 2012 : 4:59:16 PM
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Thank you all for your prayers. They are in disbelief as a third milk cow who went to give birth this morning died along with her calf. This is truly unbelievable and I don't understand why this is happening. But if you all would continue to pray, I'd appreciate it. They are desperately needing wisdom and direction in this unreal position they are in. The Lord is still sovereign and He is still good. We rejoice in knowing that He is in control. It just seems like things are out of control.
Lord send your help, AMEN.
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Prayer For A Fellow Farmgirl Please! |
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Prayer For A Fellow Farmgirl Please!
