Posted on 08/06/2007 1:57:21 PM PDT by 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.
Thank You, Most Merciful Father, that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us and makes alive our mortal bodies. Knit together healing throughout this patriot’s body, that he might enjoy fullness of years, unto his children’s children. Direct every aspect of his care ... may his caregivers be tireless and flawless in their treatments, and jubilant in every sign of progress.
To You, O Lord, belong Honor, Glory, and Praise, for it is Your hand that holds the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:10. Look with mercy upon Sgt. Nichols’ loved ones ... may their broken hearts be mended with the return to health of their beloved.
May it be thus, O lord, may it be thus, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ we pray, Amen ...
Prayers going up for this brave Marine.
and Amen.
I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. You can be assured that my prayers will be added.
Thank You, Lord, for men and women such as these, that fight for their comrades, freedom, and for You. Loved ones are praying, daily, for their safe return.
If it is Thy will, please give this honored Marine back to us. Only You can make him whole again.
If You need him to be with You, we will understand.
We praise Your Holy Name, Jesus.
Amen.
God bless the FR Prayer Warriors
FORGIVE ME, forgive me, forgive me for clouding the issue to point out the irony that Marines are being sentenced to prison for saving brothers from this fate.
May the Sweet Mercies surround this Marine and his family as they surrounded FR’s other, during his miraculous recovery.
Semp Fi and Prayers Up! By His stripes...healed!
Semper Fi and Prayers Up! By His stripes...healed!
Urgent Prayer Ping!
Hear the words of Our Lord God
Mal 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
Joining you in prayer for Sgt. Nichols.
From one parent of a kid with a brain problem to another...our prayers are gooooing up!
Hear the words of Our Lord GOD
Mal 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
The May family is praying for Sgt. Nichols and his family.
My prayers for Sgt Nichols and his family. May our Lord bless all of them.
Prayers up...
No cloud noted, freema — they ALL need our prayers.
God bless, sustain and heal Sgt. Samuel Nichols, USMC.
Heaven Father, this is one of your own children. Please heal him completely and restore him to perfect health. Bring honor and glory to Yourself in this matter. Comfort all those that love this brave soldier!
Logan’s Prayer Warriors....another family who FIRMLY believes in the power of prayer.
PLEASE join them...
Prayers for Sgt. Nichols and his family.
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