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The power of prayer

I'm here to tell you, people.

Prayer is real.

And it works.

Here's an excerpt from an email I sent to some of my closest supporters in this whole Tejan adventure earlier this week...

"On a personal level, I would appreciate your prayers for me. I'm feeling much more aprehensive this time around - probably because I know more this time about what I'm in for over the next couple of weeks. I'll admit that I do not feel quite as empowered right now as I did before Tejan's first surgery. Please pray for courage for me. And good rest. While I've never doubted that I am doing exactly what I'm supposed to be doing, right now, in this moment, I kind of don't want to face what's ahead. I know I will get through - that God is amazing - and that His strength is perfect. And for sure - even more perfect as I admit my total weakness tonight. But to be honest, I'm really feeling the weakness right now and not so much the strength... I covet your prayers."

That was Monday.


I was so tired. And very emotional. And fully overwhelmed by the fact that we were diving into another surgery just one short week away. I felt incapable. And ready to throw in the towel. So I asked for prayer.


And guess what?


Within a day I was feeling fully lifted up.


Supported.


Capable.


My circumstances hadn't changed at all. And I'd spoken to no one.


But I knew people were praying.


Because my outlook had changed completely.


And I knew I could face the next week with confidence.


I'm ready.


So please, if you're praying, don't stop.


It makes all the difference in the world.


The next surgery is Monday morning at 7:30 am.


Thank you, friends.

Comments

  1. Steve8:46 AM

    Dang, I was hoping we could stop praying for you! Seriously, it is a privilege to be able to pray for you. We feel a part of your ministry to Tejan because we can pray for you. We wish we could take your kids for a day, provide dinner for you or rub your feet (okay, not really on that last one), but due to our distance all we are able to do is pray. How awesome that the most powerful thing we can do for you can be done from hundreds of miles away! Thanks for the updates and the humility to ask for prayer. You are right where God wants you!

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  2. Mindy Buller8:10 PM

    I'll keep praying, Cath. I'm glad God is giving you the strength you need! :-)

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  3. Kelly8:12 AM

    You are covered, girl
    This is so cool. I love watching God work in you. It stregthens my faith, too.

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  4. Katy8:29 PM

    more prayers coming sweeties! :D

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  5. Chrissy King2:41 PM

    I'm praying and anxious to hear how Tejan is doing after his surgery today. Keep us posted when you get a chance!

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  6. Mary Jo 7:02 AM

    Yes!! I believe in the power of prayer and am so glad you are feeling it! :0)
    I will keep praying for all of you!!!

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  7. Anonymous10:28 AM

    While I don't want to be overly picky theologically, rather than talk about the "power of prayer," it would be more accurate to talk about the power of God. It is not that prayer is real and prayer that works, but that God is real and God who is at work. Prayer is only the tool by which God shows us his power and shows us that he is real.
    Having said that, Cathy, I'm glad that God has made his power and his reality known to you this week. We will keep praying for you.

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  8. Unknown3:13 PM

    How did the surgery go?

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