I have heard your prayers

In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death.

The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said,

"This is what the LORD says:

Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover."

Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,

"Remember, O LORD, how I have walked before you faithfully

and with wholehearted devotion

and have done what is good in your eyes."

And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

Before Isaiah had left the middle court,

the word of the LORD came to him:

"Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people,

'This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says:

I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.

II Kings 20:1-5

Heavenly Father,

I thank you, Lord that you hear us when we pray. I thank you that you are not only able but compassionate and willing to heal and bless us. I thank you for the great services we had yesterday. I believe people were healed and set free of all kinds of things. I pray for those who went up for healing last night (myself included). I pray that you would complete that healing in each one. I pray that you would encourage and strengthen us when doubt creeps in about the things you have done and are doing. I pray for those who went up to be set free of things - especially kelly. I pray that you would help each person find the truth they can hold onto in order to fully put what binds them under their feet. Help them understand that it is not by their own strength, but by leaning and trusting on you. Provide people in their lives who can guide them in your word - teach them the truth that will become the solid ground that they can stand on.

It was great to see the framework starting to go up for the new sanctuary. It has been a long time coming. I am more thankful for the preparation that has been taking place in the body of believers at the Englewood Church of God. A new building can look nice, but if your presence is not there, what is the point. I believe we have been learning to worship you. We have been learning to wait and expect you to show up and do great things. While we have been making preparations to build a church building, we have been building a temple in our lives for you to dwell. I pray this process would continue even after we have moved into the new building. I pray for Pastor Scott as he leads us. I ask you would continue to give him vision for the future. Keep him strong and healthy, and give him wisdom as he makes decisions. I thank you for the men who are by his side guiding him and helping him in the church decisions.

I pray for those who were mentioned in Sunday school. There were those who are facing the news of their bodies full of cancer. Jim mentioned a mother and son both with cancer. Scott told about a woman who on the same day learned of her own cancer and her husband’s death. I also pray for Barb’s son as he is redefining his life with new relationships and a new place to live. I pray that you would blind the eyes of those who might be a stumbling block to him. Don’t allow them to find him or be able to contact him. Protect him, Lord. Help him to grow in the word and become secure in his relationship with you. Strengthen his roommate and enable him to be a source of help and accountability. Lastly, I pray for Ivan and Kathy. I pray you would be with them as they follow you. I thank you for the preparation you have done in their lives while they have been here. Use them in this new season of their lives.

I pray all these things in Jesus Name,
Amen