PRAYER THREAD FOR TERRI SCHINDLER SCHIAVO

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

[Pegita]

Those who stand Vigil have asked that a Prayer Thread for Terri Schiavo be started for any wishing to comfort and encourage Terri's family and friends and those who have labored on her behalf. Another Vigil will be held at 1:00 p.m. today at the Woodside Hospice, and another will be held at 3:00 p.m. today in front of the White House, through the efforts of an organization for the disabled.

One of our traveling FReepers is now at the Vigil and has met with Terri's family and speaks of their enormous grief. Terri's mom has been given some lotion, which she will use to tend Terri's feet. Prayers posted will be printed and given to Bob and Mary Schindler and their son and daughter ~ may they find some measure of comfort in our words.

[shezza]

Our dear and holy God,
We beseech you, in the name of Your precious Son, Jesus, that You hear our cries to You. Bless and keep Terri in the palm of Your Hand. Comfort her family, we pray.

Be for Terri the mighty Jehovah, the one true God, even as those around her think they are in control of her life and death.

Be for Terri:
Jehovah Shammah, the God who is near to her
Jehovah Shalom, the God who is her peace
Jehovah Rophe, the God who heals her
Jehovah M'Kaddesh, the God who sanctifies her
Jehovah Rohi, the God who is her shepherd
Jehovah Nissi, the God who is her banner
Jehovah Jireh, the God who is her provider
Jehovah Tsidkenu, the God of justice

As You, Jehovah Jireh, provided an ongoing supply of food from the five loaves and two fishes, please provide ongoing sustenance for Terri from her last meal four days ago.

We pray that You would be her Jehovah Shammah, staying by her side, that all who are near may feel Your presence and know that Thou, alone, art God.

We pray that You would be Jehovah Shalom to Terri and her family, filling them with a peace that passes all understanding.

We pray that You would be Jehovah M'Kaddesh and sanctify Terri, even as she is denied last rites in one final evil move by her husband.

And Lord, I pray, selfishly perhaps, that You would be Jehovah Tsidkenu, meting out Your justice on those who perpetrated this evil on a precious, innocent, harmless young woman.

Bless Terri, dear Lord, in Jesus' name.
Amen.

[EternalVigilance]

Amen, and amen!

There is power in the Name...

[Ferret Fawcet]

FROM JESUS TO YOU WITH LOVE:

My Dear Child:

My love, I love you (John 15:9). I have called you by your name, you are mine (Isaiah 43:1). Before I formed you, I knew you. Before you were born, I consecrated you (Jeremiah 1:5). You did not choose me, I chose you (John 15:16). Beloved, I wish above all things that you prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers (III John 2).

Because you are precious to me and honored, I love you (Isaiah 43:4). I have loved you with an everlasting love and I will continue my constant love (Jeremiah 31:3). How can I abandon you? My love for you is too strong (Hosea 11). I love you so much that I hung on the cross at Calvary. I died for you and if you believe in Me, you will have everlasting life (John 3:16). Can a woman forget her own baby and not love the child she bore? Yes, even should she forget, I will never forget you. I cannot forget you. I will hold you in the palm of my hand (Isaiah 41:13). I am with you always until the end of the world (Matthew 28:20).

Do not let your heart be troubled, trust in me (John 14:1). I will help you (Isaiah 41:4). When you pass through the deep waters, I will be with you. Your troubles will not overwhelm you. The hard trials that will come will not hurt you (Isaiah 43:2). When you walk through the valley of the shadows of death, do not be afraid because I am with you. My rod and my staff will comfort you. I will lead you in the path of righteousness (Psalm 23).

I will give you peace in the midst of a storm, not as the world giveth. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27). Peace I give which will pass all understanding and shall keep your heart and mind (Philippians 4:7). When you lie down do not be afraid, your sleep shall be sweet (Proverbs 3:24). My love for you will keep your dwelling safe (Psalm 4).

Beloved my eyes are upon you and I will give you hope, for I am merciful (Psalm 33:1). You will have access to my grace and rejoice in hope while sharing in the glory of my Father (Romans 5:2). I will give you joy and peace. The mountains and the hills will sing and the trees will clasp their hands before you (Isaiah 55:12). You may have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice and no one will take your joy from you (John 16:22).

Do not worry (Luke 12:9). Even the hairs on your head have all been counted so there is no need to be afraid of anything (Matthew 10:30). The mountains may depart and the hills will be shaken but my steadfast love for you will never end (Isaiah 54:10). Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:2).

Come, my love, come. I will lead you into solitude and there I will speak tenderly to your heart. I will be true and faithful. I will show you constant love and make you mine forever. I will keep my promise and you will really know me then as never before. I am who I am (Exodus 3:14). I am the Lord your God (Hosea 13:4).

Your faithful friend,
Jesus.

P.S. I AM the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13)

[EternalVigilance]

Matthew 25

The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations

31 "When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy[3] angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34Then the King will say to those on His right hand, "Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.'
37"Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, "Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?' 40And the King will answer and say to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.'
41"Then He will also say to those on the left hand, "Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 42for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; 43I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.'
44"Then they also will answer Him,[4] saying, "Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?' 45Then He will answer them, saying, "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.' 46And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

[Robert Drobot]

You may have foggotten a Prayer Thread For Terri Schindler-Schiavo was established on September 2, 2003.

I've taken the liberty of linking this thread to it.

May His peace and warmth be felt by Terri and all who anguish at witnessing the barbaric termination of her life by the one who would dare attempt to replace Him.....the state.

[GeekDejure]

The 23rd Psalm --- Translated to Terri's Present Reality !!!

The Lord is my Shepherd --- That's Relationship!

I shall not want --- That's Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures --- That's Rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters --- That's Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul --- That's Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness --- That's Guidance!

For His name sake --- That's Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death --- That's Testing!

I will fear no evil --- That's Protection!

For Thou art with me --- That's Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me --- That's Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies--- That's Hope!

Thou annointest my head with oil --- That's Consecration! My cup runneth over --- That's Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life--- That's Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord --- That's Security!

Forever --- That's Eternity!

Face it, Terri . . . the Lord is crazy about YOU !!!

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[shezza]

Magnificent! Thank you for that.

[Pegita]

Sometimes, Lord, there are no words ~ only tears. Sometimes, Lord, there are words that echo through the heavens. Sometimes, Lord, we feel Your glorious presence. Sometimes, Lord, we feel so utterly alone. Thank You, Heavenly Father, that there isn't any time when You are not here ~ there are never any words that You don't hear ~ there are never any tears that You do not count.

Be for Terri this day everything that she needs ~ be for Bob and Mary, and Bob and Suzanne, everything that they need ~ be for those who weep and pray and stand, everything that they need, for surely there is none but You.

Our Father, Which art in Heaven, Hallowed by Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us 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, Forever, Amen ...

[Pegita]

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[Pegita]

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

Heavenly Father, forbid that we act in Your place ~ continue to speak to those who can release this precious one ~ may You determine the length of our days, and not man ... in the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...

[Pegita]

Perhaps FReepers would want to use the 1 o'clock Vigil time to post prayers and thoughts for Terri and her family ~

Heavenly Father, knit our hearts as one as we seek Your mercy upon Terri ~ sustain her in this hour ~ armed guards may keep the people away, but You are there in her midst. Minister to her that she might have a true sense of Your presence, and may You use her to minister to those around her, for surely there are those who have been blinded to the truth. Appear in her room in such a way, dear Lord, that all must say ... surely, the Lord is in this place. In the Name of Jesus, we pray, Amen ~

[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

Ongoing prayers for Terri

[shezza]

Amen, Pegita. You're such a sweetheart.

[RedRidingHood]

Dear Lord, please hold your daughter Terri Schiavo in your arms. Protect her from the evil that surrounds her and spare her from pain and suffering. Please send your angels to lift Terri on their wings and give her nourishment. In the name of Jesus I ask that your will be done. Amen

[Pegita]

Courage in Conflict ~ In the Hour of Trial

In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me; Lest by base denial, I depart from thee. When thou seest me waver, With a look recall, Nor for fear or favor Suffer me to fall.

With forbidden pleasures Would this vain world charm, Or its sordid treasures Spread to work me harm; Bring to my remembrance Sad Gethsemane, Or, in darker semblance, Cross-crowned Calvary.

Should thy mercy send me Sorrow, toil, and woe, Or should pain attend me On my path below, Grant that I may never Fail thy hand to see; Grant that I may ever Cast my care on thee.

When my last hour cometh, Fraught with strife and pain, When my dust returneth To the dust again, On thy truth relying, Through that mortal strife; Jesus, take me, dying, To eternal life. ~Amen

[RedRidingHood]

Beautiful Pegita!!

[Pegita]

Gracious poster at #34 agreed to have her post deleted ~ the wealth of information was valid but for another thread. Thoughts and prayers for Terri will be printed for her family ~ Lord willing, we will be able to be of some comfort during these agonizing hours.

Trussell, please use your list to call the Prayer Warriors into earnest prayer. Thanks ~

[Pegita]

In the Hour of Trial is taken from the Methodist Hymnal ~ those are the words that spoke to me today ...

[amom]

Thank you so much for starting this thread.

Prayer for Terri said by Texokie and amom. Will be read and said over and over again.

Dear Father in heaven, we place before you the situation of Terri Schindler -Schiavo. We are very concerned because of the removal of her feeding tubes, and because of the videos indicating that there is the possibility that she may be sentient, we are distressed at the suffering which she may be going through. Father, we are most distressed that our judicial system has made decisions on the side of judging quality of life rather than sanctity of life. We see this as a shift in our nation's obedience to your Word, and we fear that you may not for much longer stay your hand from us for the just recompense for the many offenses our nation is accountable for because of our laws becoming more and more insensitive to Life.

Father, we call forth a shaking and awakening of our people to this danger. Father, we call forth a major time of repentance on the part of our people, or at the very least on the part of that remnant of people who yet adore you and your Higher Law. Father, we call forth mercy. We call forth intercession. We call forth Hope. Father, we commend Terri's precious soul into your care and keeping

Mitigate and minimize any suffering, which may be visited upon her. Enfold her in our prayers. Comfort her parents and her family. Father, in the name of our Lord, we ask that you will judge righteous judgment upon those whose hard hearts have brought Terri into this situation. We do not know the entire truth of the unfolding of events as they took place. We do not know your Plan. However, we do know that you have one. Father, implement that Plan now, and shatter all opposition to it. Shatter the momentums of hardness of heart, or insensitivity to Life, and the callous attention paid to things of this material realm. Father, send forth your angels, and we kneel before you on our knees and beg your mercy again and again for your might and intercession in this situation. Let ONLY your good
Will be done, for Father, your divine Will is Good.
Texokie 10/18/2003 12:23 PM