May the earnest prayer and petition, the river of tears, the silent ache, the unspeakable grief, may they rise to Your Throne of Grace and return to enfold Terri with the sweetest love and the most profound comfort. May there be music within her soul ... may there be a glimpse of the heavenlies ... and may she rise to greet You when You call her home.
In Your love, You forget not her parents ~ you forget not her brother and sister ~ you forget not those who have labored for her life. Even now, Lord God, we pray that You would lengthen her days, for You are God. Even now, Merciful Father, we want her to remain. Even now, Creator God, we acknowledge that You are Sovereign.
Into Your loving hands we place our beloved Terri and thank You for the fellowship she has given to us as, worlwide, we have called upon You as we whispered her sweet name.
To You be all Glory and Honor and Majesty ... You, the One who has made us a little lower than the angels ... You, the Creator of our beloved Terri.
May Your Name be glorified forever and ever, Amen ~
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.
Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares.
We share each other's woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear.
When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. Amen
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
If Terri Schiavo dies, Miss Liberty's lamp will grow dim and those words will be stained forevermore.
Father, I ask once more that You allow Terri to remain with us...but I also rest upon Your wisdom and plans. If, by Terri's homecoming, our nation becomes alarmed and enraged to point of casting out the heartless and merciless from high office, then Terri will have accomplished far more in her sufferings than most of us accomplish in a lifetime. If You do choose to bring her home, then I ask that she and others like her become a focal point for the renewal of our nation's compassion and morality. Inspire all of us to make the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for every citizen a priority, instead of a historical footnote.
You are in control, Father...Your plans are never vexed or defeated. Ease the sufferings of her loved ones, let them know You are completely aware of all events, and that You will care for Terri regardless of the outcome. Thank You, Father. Amen.
Heavenly Father, if you have a different plan, please help us to understand why this atrocity is taking place. I pray that this wakes people up, and changes people's hearts, and lets them see that life is precious, and that only You, the giver of life, can decide when it's our time to die. Thank you Father. In Jesus' name I 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.
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)
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.
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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Lord Jesus, comfort Terri and fill her with Your peace that passeth understanding. Lift her spirit into Your presence and protect her from suffering. Give clarity and wisdom to those who fight for her and may your name be glorified in the presence of Your enemies. Thy will be done. In Jesus' name.