A Prayer for Another Tiny Baby

Brad's Gramma | 2-20-04 | Myself

[Brad’s Gramma]

Well everyone, I'm back with an urgent prayer request for yet another tiny baby. I don't know what the outcome of this will be, our Lord knows, and only He can handle this situation.

My niece Ann and her husband Mike were married this past September and became pregnant on their honeymoon. They found out last Tuesday during a doctor's check-up that something was not right with the pregnancy. She went in the next day for an ultra sound and found out the baby is severely physically handicapped. He has a disease that will not enable him to live out of the womb.

The doctors gave them the choice to abort the pregnancy, but they could NOT do it. Ann said she could NOT stop a beating heart.

Ann and Mike named their precious baby Matthew Paul. He's almost 23 weeks "old". The little guy is moving around in the womb, his Mommy can feel him. She may or may not be able to carry this pregnancy to term...this is all in the Lord's hand.

The bottom line here is one of three things....Matthew will NOT make it to term, or he WILL make it to term but still not live, OR our God will heal him in the womb. We've all heard of cases where the doctors HAVE BEEN WRONG, urging an unnecessary abortion. I don't have an answer ... none of us do. I DO KNOW that God is an AWESOME GOD and is able to use this baby and his parents in a mighty way.

My friends, we prayed for another baby and look how that turned out. I beg you to pray for Ann, Mike and Matthew.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you again, on our knees begging you to heal a baby whose chances are mighty slim. Lord, we KNOW that You're the Great Physician and can heal whomever You wish. We also know, and acknowledge, that Your "yes" is not always OUR "yes". Please Lord, give Ann and Mike the spiritual, physical and emotional strength to go through with the remainder of this pregnancy. Lord, please give every health care provider YOUR wisdom. Please let Your words be their words. Please let Your decisions be theirs. And Lord, if it's Your will that Matthew not spend time with his parents here on earth, we thank you for that, too. We know that he will see YOUR face, he'll stand before YOUR throne, and for that we thank you. In Jesus' Holy Name, Amen.

[glock rocks]

Oh my.

Sending up prayers for you and the family.

Matt 18:20

[Militiaman7]

Prayers for Matthew and family.

Jesus said: "Suffer little children let them come unto me, for such is the kingdom of God".

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Dear Lord Thank You for allowing us this time with one of Your precious little ones.

Comfort his parents and family. Let them know that while Matthew Paul may not be with them anymore that he is with You and that You are always with them.

In Jesus Name, Amen.

[Eaker]

Condolences and prayers for the family.

Thanks for the update.

[Auntbee]

I am so sad. Prayers to the family.

[NukeMan]

In Christ's name, bless the family, and Matthew.

[SoKatt]

Oh, no...
My condolences....prayers for Matthew and his family. :(

[JustAmy]

He Gathers Every Teardrop...

Regardless of the circumstance,
Regardless of the fear,
Regardless of the pain we bear,
Regardless of the tear.

Our God is ever in control,
Performing as He should,
And He has promised in His Word
To work things for our good.

But as a loving Father would,
He sometimes lets us cry
To cleanse the hurt out of our heart,
To wash it from our eye.

Yet gently gathers the tears
Within His hands to stay
Until He turns them into pearls,
and gives them back someday.

~Author Glenda Fulton Davis~


Father, thank you for giving Matthew's parents a chance to hold and love his tiny body. We ask that you hold them in your loving embrace during their time of grief. Please comfort them in their loss. We ask this in Jesus's Name. Amen.

[Pegita]

Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks for the precious life of Matthew Paul, so briefly here but now forever with You. We praise You, Merciful Lord, that You have made a way for us to endure separation, with the promise of eternal reunion.

"Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household." Acts 16:31 ... "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God." John 3:3

Comfort Ann and Mike in this grievous time of parting ... their joy has been returned to Heaven unto the day of glorious reunion. We praise You, O Lord, in the Name of Jesus the Christ, Amen ...

[Simcha7]

Shalom

Dear Brad's Gramma and Family,

Precious Baby Matthew Paul is now in the Loving Arms of Yeshua Jesus our Risen Messiah.

No more pain, suffering or tears; only Abounding Love and Comfort as Matthew Paul looks into the face of The Lamb of GOD.

May our LORD be with his Parents and entire family.

We will continue to Pray for this precious Family for Healing, Salvation and GOD'S Immeasurable Grace, Strength and Shalom...HIS Perfect and Abiding Peace.

Amen ~ and ~ Amen.

[stanz]

Truly sad, but I think they were prepared. My heartfelt condolences go out to Matthew's family at this difficult time.

[Johnny Gage]

the baby is now in Heaven, with his Lord. His body is now whole, healed, and complete.

Amen.
Little Matthew is INDEED now whole, complete and in the arms of our Savior Jesus.

Dear Lord,
Please be with Matthew's parents now, put them in your arms, and hug them, and help them during their sadness. Sadness that is only eased by the knowledge their precious son is now with Your Precious Son.

May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord let His face shine on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord uncover His face to you and bring you peace.
—Num. 6:22

[Inspectorette]

Prayers for precious angel Matthew, and condolences to his loving family.

[M0sby]

PEGITA,

Praying with you again.

BG~

I just read all of your updates from yesterday and this morning

I am so glad that they got to hold him.

Lots of PRAYERS for the whole family...

And since I am Irish:

 

"...until we meet again,
 May God hold you

 in the palm of His hand."

 

He will hold this little one forever...whole and restored.

 

Love to you.

 

M0sby

 

 

[r9etb]

Rest in God's arms, little Matthew. Prayers for the family.

Thanks, BG.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!!

[NRA2BFree]

Prayers go out for the family. May God give you all strength and comfort during this difficult time. My condolences BG.

[LauraJean]

Prayer being said right now. Dear God, please heal and protect Matthew Paul and his mom and dad. St. Jude I know you can help since you have helped before.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Please Welcome this baby back Home God
Please comfort his family

[TexasCowboy]

I'm so very sorry, BG.
I got back on in time to see the post.

Dear Heavenly Father, please wrap this little baby in your loving arms and comfort the family.

"The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord."