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Apr 26, 2009

Prayer Request

UPDATE:
Damon phoned last night. He is quite nervous about detox. We told him that his paperwork with the state was in....that he was all paid up and ready to go....and that we loved him. Also, that many, many people were praying for him.

If you can imagine a boy emotionally stuck at seven....wounded by life's crushing blows and disappointments....in a 40 year old body....this is Damon. Oh, that You, Lord would heal his broken heart and be a Father to the fatherless.
That You would be the Great Physician. That You would be a Friend in time of need. That You would be a Comforter. That You would be the Redeemer...the Provider....the Alpha and Omega of this story. That Damon would climb into your lap and rest in Your embrace and call You, Abba.

According to Your good and perfect will. In Jesus' name this and more is asked.

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The Lord is living. The Lord is faithful. The Lord is moving. The Lord is intimately involved in the affairs of our lives. The following are three prayer requests that went out this week on behalf of Bradley's brother, Damon. He is a loving man who is wounded by life and struggling to find his way.



Bradley's brother is scheduled to check into rehab on 4/28. Please pray that he would be saved and taken home before then....or that he would survive long enough to get into rehab and then....the Lord would save him and turn his life around.

Thank you for your constant and unceasing prayers.

Lovingly,
Dawn
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Please pray. We have lost contact w/Brad's brother, Damon. He is supposed to go into rehab on Tuesday...but his phone is not working. Bradley is very anxious and worried sick. Damon is homeless and living with dangerous people on the streets.

Thank you.
Dawn
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I am absolutely amazed and humbled by the Lord. Got a call from Damon this afternoon. A woman who feeds homeless people had a soft spot for him and called friends. The friends are an older couple w/a spare bedroom....who are in the habit of taking homeless drug addicts into their home. They are born again Christians and she wants him to call her "Mom." She has already spoken to the rehab on his behalf. He is set to enter on Tuesday as planned. When he gets out...the couple has a room and a job waiting for him w/their modest house painting company. The reason we were unable to reach him by phone is because she made him toss it...saying anyone who had that number was bad news. She gave him a new phone.

(Bradley spoke w/the woman...verifying the story and he is also involved w/the folks at the rehab facility.)

Keep praying, please. Tuesday will be a big day for him. First time entering rehab on his own...without coercion.

He had but one request of Bradley..."Please send me your script for
Cedars of Lebanon so I can read it in detox."


Love,
Dawn

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Prayers as they come in:

I will pray for Damon and God's mercy and grace to envelop a
lacerated life with unlimited love.


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God, may you this very hour from your indescribable throne of glory reach
out your unmerited hand of mercy and save Damon by grace alone, through
faith alone in Christ alone. May you do it not for us, but for your own
glory. Please save him so that he can be one of many who will glorify you
for eternity. Save him, Jesus for your name, for your sake, for your glory.
Bring glory to yourself Father in Damon eternal worship and thankfulness for
your unmatchable grace. Holy Spirit please testify of the work of Christ's
suffering on the cross and convict Damon of his sin and need of a savior.
Spirit, we ask that you would lead Damon to cast his sin and suffering upon
Jesus and be saved today. Please do it today Lord for your sake, your glory
and to your praise alone. You are good, O God and able to save. Please act
on your great mercy and grace for your glory. We ask you to accomplish this
Father, through your son and by your spirit! Amen.


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praying

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Can do and will do.

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I can only imagine how close Damon is to YOUR heart. Praying.

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I have just prayed and will continue to pray for him and his awakening
to the truth, peace and Love of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.

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We will be praying..
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We are uniting w/ you in prayer that your loved one will be safe, and that you will get word soon from him!

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That’s so God! How exciting and what a relief. Praying he transitions well into rehab Tuesday. So glad to hear the update and that it’s good news.

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praying for Damon

4 comments:

Lori said...

We are praying that today will be the start of a new life for Damon. We pray that God would intercede and give him the courage to make it through this difficult time. You are a special family and we will continue to pray for your dear brother.....

Mrs. Spice (Holly) said...

I will be praying that God will transform Damon's heart as He heals his body. I will be praying that Damon feels loved, protected and comforted as he enters a journey full of what I would imagine are some scary knowns...and unknowns.

Chris and Kelly said...

Any updates from Damon since he was supposed to check in yesterday? Praying for him now.

familygregg said...

Lori & Alexandra: So precious are your prayers.
Mrs. Spice (Holly): Oh, that He would feel loved.
Chris and Kelly: We know he is in the facility.

Everyone....thank you and keep the prayers coming. He might be in detox for up to 2 weeks.