PRAYER THREAD FOR TERRI SCHINDLER SCHIAVO

Those Who Stand Vigil | 10/19/03 | Pegita

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, thank You that You remember our frame, that You remember that we are dust, and that You are a forgiving and loving God. Lord, we come to You in repentance, for we have not loved as You would love, and we have not forgiven as You have forgiven. Father, though not yet a wellspring of love springs forth, yet in obedience to Your word, we echo Your words ~ Father, forgive them, for they know now what they do.

We pray that those who inflict this horrible pain upon Terri will come face to face with Your saving grace ~ Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you WILL be saved, you and your household (Acts 16:30). You are not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Him that believeth in me, I will in no wise cast out (John 6:37). Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God (John 3:3). If our lips have not said the sinner's prayer ~ Lord have mercy on me, a sinner, and save me, for Jesus sake ~ may they be said now, for the gift of God is eternal life.

Take this tiny seed of faith, Father, and multiply it over and over again, that frail as we are, You will use us in ministry, that Your name would be honored and glorified throughout all eternity ... Amen

[Ethan_Allen]

Thank you Pegita. Thank you Heavenly Father, I forgive them for Your Name's Sake. And Thank you Heavenly Father, for Pegita, who prays as if You had put Your words in her mind and on her lips, for all to see, and who has been such a blessing and inspiration for all of us. Amen.

[Pegita]

+ To God be the Glory ...

[Pegita]

Call to Prayer at 5:15 p.m. wherever you are ~ on our knees for Terri and a just rendering before the judge regarding her abuse and lack of care ~

Storm the gates of Heaven ~ He is our only hope ~

[Pegita]

Call to Prayer 5:15 p.m.

[PleaseNoMore]

Praying...

[PleaseNoMore]

Heavenly Father, again, we come to you on behalf of Terri. Lord, we are truly in the "midnight hour" in this battle for her life. Father, your word tells us of the "last minute" interventions from heaven and these interventions encourage us to have hope. From the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation and in times since these books were penned, we see accounts where you moved mightily and settled any doubt that it was You who moved on behalf of Your people.

Father, if man is the chosen vessel that You annoint to move in this situation with Terri, then let it be. Father, if Your will is that earthly means be exhausted to clear the way for You to bring about the miraculous then let it be.

Master, help us to be strong during this hour. Increase our faith Lord. As this storm becomes intense and as the winds of despair blow, give us peace and help us to remain planted firmly and root us in your word during this hour.

Father, let Terri dwell in that secret place, in your shadow. Holy Spirit, annoint her with Your peace. Sustain her in all areas Lord. Father, by Your Spirit, minister to her family in this late hour. Father if any of them feel that all hope is lost minister hope unto them. Father, if any of them are feeling anger, give them peace. If any of them are feeling vengeful, affirm to them that Vengeance is yours and that you will repay. Clothe them in garments of praise for their mourning, Father.

Lord, I again thank you for a body of people that have come together in unity for Terri. Father, thank you that Terri's situation has been one that has united Your people rather than divided for we know that Your word tells us that a house divided against itself will not stand.

I ask these thngs in Jesus' mighty name. Amen...To God be all the glory, honor and praise.

[PleaseNoMore]

Father, I pray for America this afternoon. Lord, as one who is called by Your name I come humbly before You seeking healing for this land. I repent and turn from my ways which are wicked. Father, I seek Your face and Yours alone. I lift my nation and its leaders before You this afternoon. Father, I ask for a revival among our leaders. Father, turn the tide in this great land which was founded and established by men who revered Your word. Father, give wisdom to those who seek it. Instill a desire to seek wisdom in those who do not. For those that are lost, draw them unto You according to Your promise to do so.

Father, your word declares that where Your spirit is there is liberty. We see Your precious Holy Spirit being turned away at every turn and know that this grieves You. Lord, as He is turned away, we are losing our liberty thus we recognize the truth in Your word. Though we know that the times are short and that Your word must come to pass, may You be merciful to us Father and continue to keep Your hand on this country. Not just for Your people, but for those who are lost and undone without You.

Lord, your word promises that, in the last days, You will pour out Your Spirit upon all men. We pray and wait for that hour. Father, we also know that Your Spirit will not always contend with man. Show mercy on us Father in our ignorance and our selfishness. Give us the knowledge that we so depserately need so that we do not perish. Place in us all a repenting heart. A heart that seeks to turn from wickedness and that seeks to serve, honor and love You as its God.

Awaken us oh God. Shake us out of our complacency. Mighty God, heal our land. We are nothing without You Lord. You declare that Blessed is the nation whose Lord is God. May America be seen as blessed in Your eyes and be a witness to the nations of the world once again.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

[Pegita]

~ Amen and Amen ~ Bless you for encouraging our hearts ...

[Pegita]

Father, we return to give You thanks that this hour, the Legislature in Florida is meeting to consider emergency relief for our beloved Terri. Work in their hearts, Father, that they would right the wrong that has been perpetrated upon her ... keep her strong and full of courage until the hour of her release arrives. May it be soon, Heavenly Father, and may her parents have the joy this night in the restoration of their beloved daughter.

May it be thus, Lord, may it be thus, in the Name of Jesus, Amen ...

[Brad’s Gramma]

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we are the most rich of all people ~ surely, You have visited us in our sorrow and lifted us out of our depths. May Your name be praised forevermore, O God, for You have heard our cries and supplications, and have caused the mighty government of a mighty state to come to the aid of a defenseless woman. You have caused multitudes of people to express outrage at the treatment of this mother's child at the hands of learned men who would have her dead.

We continue to plead that You would be for Terri her drink and her nourishment until she can again receive lifegiving food. Continue to stay the hands of those who would still wish her harm ~ may any plan for injury fall harmlessly by the wayside. Convict those who have devastated this child and her family, that they might find remission from sin and relief from guilt. Thank You that You are a loving God ~ that You are a forgiving God.

Keep this night those who continue to stand Vigil ~ thank You, Father, that they have seen the reward for the work of their hands. May our hearts be praising You, that You have seen fit to use us in this fight. Reach into the hearts of the police guards and the media and the hospice personnel ~ may they know that they are witness to a miracle.

Yet another night, dear Lord, and the Schindlers are away from their daughter. Another night when Terri is without. Thank You that You are there in her suffering ~ may she hear the whisper of Your voice and know that her deliverance is near. Grace the hearts of the Senators ~ may they be persuaded by the actions of their fellow Legislators ~ may they pronounce Terri, INNOCENT.

We praise You forevermore ~ in the Name of Jesus, Amen ...

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that Terri's day of freedom is dawning. Preserve her life, I pray ~ be the fluids of her body and the nourishment of her bones, for life's refreshment has not come at the hands of man. Cause the Senate to act in haste ~ pierce the hearts of each one responsible for the protection of its citizens. Flood the Senate offices with the cries of an outraged people ~ halt the execution of this innocent woman, dear God, for she is most innocent.

Thank You, Father, for the witness spoken of You before the world as men and women brought their thoughts before the nation. How sweet to hear the name of God from the chambers of law. Cause this national outrage to cleanse our courts of the arrogance of man ~ we truly are dependent upon You, Father ~ and may we so boldly proclaim.

Thank You for the beauty of the love of a parent for his child. We have seen that a mother and father will move the governments of men on behalf of their daughter, such is their love. May we see here a picture of Your love for us, and may we return to give You thanks for this unending, undying love.

We continue to plead for Terri's release into the care of her parents. Now I pray for the redemption of all those who condemned this innocent woman ~ thank You that You are not willing that any should perish.

To You be all glory, majesty, and honor ~ for great is Thy faithfulness, O God our Father ~ in the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Pegita]

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[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we thank You for intervening on behalf of our beloved Terri ~ send a spirit of haste to those considering the words to release her ~ sustain her by the Power of Your Might unto the time of her victory. May the world see that except by Your provision, we are all doomed.

All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. Amen ~

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth of Your words:

In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:10

May the Senators now considering Terri's Bill be made aware, by the Power of the Holy Spirit, that You, alone, have the power over the life of every living thing. Cause them to speedily restore Terri to live-giving water and food ~ protect her body from the ravages that man has done, that she may rise in testimony to the Power of God intervening in the affairs of men, on behalf of one of the least of these, my brethren.

In the Name of the Living Christ, I pray, Amen ...

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks, for surely You have moved mountains for this mother's child ~ you have taken her out of the prison imposed by men, and placed her upon solid ground. You have stayed the hands of those who would do her harm ~ may they continually be bound by chains formed by You, chains that cannot be broken, for You are God.

We continue to pray that the strength of Your power covered Terri during her hours of suffering ... that the sustenance denied by man did not cause further harm to her body ~ O, Lord, may it be so.

May dear Terri rest well this night, Heavenly Father ~ may she hear Your voice that reassures her that she is in a safe place. I pray that her beloved parents are with their dear child ~ ease the enormous agony in their hearts as they look upon their daughter, so abused at the hands of one who pledged his love. Give her brother and sister the greatest joy as they freely touch and comfort Terri. Their struggle has been determined in years ~ as they see hope for a bright future, sustain their own health that they can enjoy each moment with their beloved Terri.

Father, in the loneliest hours, You have been our Companion ~ in the hours spent with others in united effort to free Terri, You have been our Champion ~ throughout this nation, from its founding to now, You have been our God. Speak to our hearts anew Father, that the sweet fragrance of Your Blessed Self will sweep across this land, for surely You have visited us in a mighty way this day.

We return to give You thanks, Father ... in the name of Your blessed Son, Jesus, Amen ...

[pollywog]

Precious Heavenly Father,
Our hearts are overflowing with Praise and Thanksgiving for your love and care to each of us this day. We have watched as you have worked in the hearts of men. We thank you that You have overruled on behalf of Terri and her family. We praise You that she is once again being nourished.

Father God, We look to you this night in prayer, and expectation to meet Terri's needs, both Physically and Spiritually. Touch her body Lord. May she rest well and may those taking care of her stand in awe and wonder at her amazing recovery.

Jesus I pray along with others here that you will protect her from all harm. May Terri's life be used for Your Glory and Honor. We pray that out of this tribulation that she has faced, that you will bring forth great renewal and revival in our land. Lord I pray that each of us here will reexamine our own hearts and lives. May we allow you full control of every area of our lives.

Speak peace to Terri this night I pray. speak hope into her ears. Speak Joy into her heart.

We Praise you, adore you Precious Father,
Amen.

[Pegita]

~ Amen +

[Pegita]

Good Morning Lord ~ Grace E. Easley

Good morning, Lord, the night has passed,
Just as You said it would,
And once again I gaze upon
Your world and find it good.
The darkness fades, as darkness will,
And so my heart is light,
For You await to share my day,
Who watched me through the night.

I cannot see what lies ahead,
But I am sure You know,
So take my hand and walk with me,
Wherever I may go.
No joy or pain is ever sent,
Save by Thine own accord,
So in the shadow of Thy love,
I say ... Good morning, Lord.

Heavenly Father, with joy and thanksgiving, I thank You
that Terri has spent the night in the care of those
who would nourish her life. You have snatched her from
the jaws of death, O Great God, and brought her safely
to shore. May those attending her marvel at the works of
Your hand ~ one mother's child whose undying love by her
parents, has turned the world upside down. We sing Your
praises, for surely You have moved in the hearts and the
affairs of this country.

Thank You, Father ... we return to give You praise and
thanksgiving, in the name of Your Blessed Son,
Jesus, Amen ...