Several years ago, the Karezecki family came to the States from South Africa seeking refuge. All the children enrolled in school, Hope (the mother) found a job, and they made a home at St Paul's and in Atlanta as they petitioned for asylum. Their requests have been denied repeatedly and now, they are facing deportation in the coming months. St Paul's is petitioning on their behalf, but a change in decision is a long shot I taught Shammah (the youngest in the family) Sunday School this past year. Hope sent out a prayer to our church family and I ask you all to plead to our Father with her...
Dear Father, You told us to be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication let our requests be made known to you. And we lay this situation before you and implore your intervention and your guidance. We know that your ways are higher and that you are not limited by the wrangling of attorneys and legal decisions, or the actions and inactions of men. We seek to pray according to your will and your design. We implore you to act on our behalf and for your Glory. You have held us in your arms and have brought them this far. We know that you will continue to carry us In the face of negativity and uncertain outcomes, we revisit your faithfulness. As we grow weary of the fight, we may wait upon you even as we go about with plans and preparations. Renew our strength so that we mount up with wings as eagles. Renew our courage so that we walk in confidence and trust. You are Jehovah Nissi, the Lord Our Banner. Lead us into battle. Make a way through and make the way clear. Give us wisdom in the decisions we make and the plans we pursue. When it seems as if our enemies are overtaking us, part the sea and lead us through on dry land. As we march around the walls of government indifference, and court decisions, and human weakness, and human evil, we praise you and thank you for your presence in the midst of this. You are mightier than all. May the sound of our praise cause the walls to tumble as you rise and act on our behalf. You are Jehovah Jireh the Lord Our Provider. Grant us favor with authorities and government officials as you see fit. Make your name and glory known in this place and in this difficult season. Provide financially and emotionally; provide for every need, spoken and unspoken, known and unknown. You are Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Our Healer. You love us with tender love and you sing over us. In the midst of this tumult and stress, may the sweet sound of your voice calling, whispering of your love sustain us and be heard over all. You are Jehovah Shalom, the Lord Our Peace. You are our Fortress and Our Strong Tower. We run to you for refuge and we are safe. In you we make our home when home eludes us. You are the Quiet Place in the midst of our storm. You carry us through when we are overwhelmed. Dear Father, keep them in perfect peace. Protect them body, mind, soul, and spirit. Grant them blessing to live in peace and safety. In the name of and for the sake of and for the glory of Christ. Amen.
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