Prayer Request - Gravely Injured Marine Sergeant [Update at Post 439]

August 6, 2007 | Albion Wilde

[Albion Wilde]

The family of U.S. Marine Sgt. Samuel Nichols is urgently requesting prayer support as they surround Sam, age 23, at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He is in a coma after having suffered a brain injury due to an IED on a mined road in Iraq. The explosion killed three of his men.

Sgt. Nichols was so gravely injured that when he arrived at Bethesda last week, doctors initially held out little hope; but his family began praying immediately and are seeing improvements and hopeful signs this week.

Sgt Nichols' family are believing Christians who are in prayer constantly over him, believing in the Word of God and His promises. Many offers of prayer have reached them; that being the case, all of you who want to join this thread will be a part of a widespread prayer covering for this young man, his loving wife, Erin, his parents and extended family.

He is considered a top-notch Marine. The very name Samuel Nichols is the same as the first Commander of the Marine Corps. This was his third deployment to Iraq. One of his former commanders who is now in DC has stopped by to look in on him. Also last week, a Lieutenant General who is second in command of the Marine Corps came by to award the Purple Heart.

A friend of a friend of his family contacted a member of the DC Chapter whose son had undergone a miraculous recovery from a coma. She forwarded this request to us FReepers for prayer support for Sgt. Nichols, having experienced first-hand the awesome prayer energy that surrounded her son as he fought back to recovery.

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
—Matthew 18:20

[OhioSA]

Prayers from Ohio for the Sgt. and his family.

[Albion Wilde]

Prayers for Sgt Nichols’ recovery and the families of the three deceased marines.

Thank you for this important addition. Amen — we lift them up.

[SandRat]

Sgt. Samuel Nichols May the Promise of our Lord God be fulfilled.

Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. Jer 33:6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

[Mr. Silverback]

Excellent work by these prayer warriors. I'm proud to call them fellow FReepers, and even more proud to call them siblings in Christ.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear Lord....hear our prayers.....

[Mr. Silverback]

Great update in post 195!

[patriciaruth]

Prayers up! Thanks for the update.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Prayers sent!

[syriacus]

Thank you for providing the informative update.
God bless Samuel Nichols and all who care for him.

[MonicaG]

Amen! Continued prayers for Sgt. Nichols and all of our injured soldiers, God bless and comfort each one.

[tajgirvan]

Amen and Glory to God for the update on Sgt. Nichols. Prayers for the family , his bride Erin and all the heroes that are recovering from injuries . May Sgt. Nichols heal in God’s time and completely! Is there an address we can sent a card to the family? I know there are wackos that may take advantage of this but I Know cards can be a real encouragement too.

[EDINVA]

Thank you, Albion, for the update. Sgt. Nichols was in my thoughts and prayers today. He and his family, friends, care givers, as well as his comrades, will stay in my prayers.

[Cindy]

and Amen.

[MEG33]

I am praying your prayer, Albion..Lord, hear our prayers.

[freema]

As before, God bless the FR Prayer Warriors. Hunkering down and digging in, in prayer.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Ramcat]

Prayers for healing, peace and courage.
Prayers of thanksgiving for Samuel and his family.

[Forgiven_Sinner]

O Lord God, You preserved Sgt Nichols life; now restore Him to health to Your glory and praise. Let all worship You who see his miraculous healing and give credit to Jesus Christ Your Son, God our Healer.

You can and do and will do far beyond what we think or ask, in the time and way that pleases You. Fulfill Your will to heal this man immeasurably exceeding anything we can imagine. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.

[OpusatFR]

Amen and amen!

[Guenevere]

God bless you.