I spent some time in prayer last night and I want to encourage each and every one of you that God is still in control. I can't do much more than what I have done. I don't have earthly connections that would be of any help. I don't have the mind of a legal scholar who can miraculously come up with something new and untried. But, I must say that I do have faith in a Mighty God. One who delivers from evil and who is faithful to care for and provide for us in times of trial and need.
I am not an eloquent writer or speaker but what I say comes from my heart. I would encourage you all to "be not weary in your well doing for in due season you will reap if you faint not" ( Galatians 6:9 ).
If you don't mind, I have a prayer on my heart that I would like to share with you.
Heavenly Father, this morning you have chosen to let us all see another day. Your mercies have been poured out on us because of your love for us. For that we thank you.
Lord, our work, on behalf of Terri and anyone else who may be in such a perilous situation is not yet done. Help us to put into action whatever talents you have blessed us with to continue this fight on her behalf. Guide us today as we discuss, research but, especially as we pray for wisdom in this situation. By your precious spirit, minister to us collectively and individually as to what you desire from us in this case.
Jesus, last night I was reminded of how you, an innocent man, was put to death for our sins. Jesus, you have walked this road that Terri is now on. As a man, You know what it is like to be condemned despite having done no wrong. Terri's mistake was to place her trust in a man, under the covenant of marriage in which he became her covering, to love her, to protect her, and to be with her until death do them part. Father, that man has failed to do these things that he swore to do. Ftaher we trust that you will not. As that man has forsaken her to lie with another woman in sin we know that you will be faithful to her. Jesus, be Terri's covering for she has lost her earthly covering.
Now Precious Savior, according to your word, there is no temptation known to man for which you have not made a way of escape from. Lord, we ask for the way of escape to be revealed. Because we recognize that your timing is not ours we ask that until that way of escape is revealed we ask that, according to your word, no weapon formed against Terri will propser. Let every tongue that rises to condemn her be silenced.
Father, we are keenly aware that this battle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities in high places to the pulling down of strongholds. Because of this Lord, again I ask for our hearts to be moved for those those who desire her death for their own gain. Surely they are blinded by their lusts and greed. May today be the day that your spirit contends with their hearts. May today be the day of their salvation. Be with them as well Father for without you they have no hope and we know, according to your word, that it is not your desire that any man perish. Lord, I remind you of Saul of Tarsus who persecuted your people. Just as you gave him a life changing revelation of who you are, to the point that he changed his name and declared himself the chiefest of sinners and proclaimed your word and your glory to the world, may you give these men a life changing revelation of who you are and use them for your glory.
Father we thank you for the unity among us. Father, surely we have sought your hand in this situation but move us Lord to seek your face. For therein is the glory that you desire to reveal to us and to this lost and dying world.
Father, I ask these things in the name of your Son Jesus. I give you all of the honor and glory and praise.
That is the highest connection of all FRiend. That's what you call REALLY going over everybody's head....that's why we know we will win.