Shaun Groves
I don’t understand prayer in the least, but now, more than ever, I
need to believe it somehow moves God to action. Here are a few
things I’m hoping you’ll pray for with me.
1. My Uncle Joel has cancer in his esophagus and stomach. He
beat it once and I believe it can be beaten again. It’s disheartening –
and that’s not a strong enough word – for a disease he and his family
and doctors worked so hard to defeat to come back again. I’m
praying for total healing from the top of his head to the bottom of his
feet, of course. But I’m also praying for hope. I know what it’s
like for hopelessness to creep in, it’s ability to spoil your time and
faith.
2. A close friend of mine – let’s call him K – has entered a
rehabilitation program that will last for about a month. His body
needs alcohol in order to function and he’s scared of what will happen
when he doesn’t get it and he’s not sure who he is without it any
more. He’s doing an incredibly brave thing by facing those fears
and needs the perseverance to finish the program, stay sober and
rebuild broken relationships when he gets out. I’m praying for
all this but I’m also asking God to help him pray.
3. Becky does not have Lyme disease. She has a staph
infection. The antibiotics she’s on relieved some of her symptoms early
on but progress has stalled out. I’m praying this infection goes away
or the doctor changes her medication. (Please don’t leave medical
advice in the comments of this post – just e-mail me: shaunfanmail AT
bellsouth.net. Thanks.)
4. I’m choosing the bloggers who will be traveling with me to El Salvador in November on behalf of Compassion Bloggers.
These are important decisions at a time when I’m still a little
spiritually and mentally shaky – having a hard time making decisions
about what to eat for lunch, much less who God wants on this
trip. Praying for discernment and the right bloggers (especially
guys) to come my way. (Please don’t make blogger suggestions in
the comments of this post. Just e-mail me: shaun AT
compassionbloggers.com. Thanks.)
I’m committing to pray for your requests every day Just let me know
what I can pray for you and I’ll do it. Thanks for praying for me
and mine too.
Lindsay @ Not2Us says:
I’m praying.
Rebecca says:
Praying with you and for you.
Ron Woods says:
I have prayed and will continue to as God brings your requests to mind.
anne jackson says:
praying for becky and you.
i could use some prayers for when my heart gets zapped and prodded
by little wires on friday. you know. i kind of need that muscle.
Grovesfan says:
Praying you through. And your family too. Thanks for all your prayers too.
Emily says:
My father-in-law has been struggling with cancer for a few years now. Will be praying for your family.
Veretax says:
Already prayed Shaun, Will remember you and others on this board who may have similar concerns in the coming week.
FzxGkJssFrk says:
Shaun,
Praying now.
Andrea says:
I don’t get prayer either, really. I do think, though, that it helps
us to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. To be a part of
what God is doing and connects us to others that we may not even know.
Thank you for sharing your journey so honestly. You are a phenomenal writer. I don’t believe that our hurts are wasted.
I will be praying for your family and the other requests listed.
Deidre says:
I have been praying for you and your family, Shaun and will continue
to do so. Your story has already encouraged so many. I was
able to pass along your blog to a friend who was ‘hit out of nowhere’
with depression this month. Such an encouragement! Thanks for
writing your story.
I will also be in prayer for the above mentioned requests – I wish,
wish, wish I had enough people reading my blog so I could go. I
don’t, but I CAN pray!
Nancy Tyler says:
It’s good to know how to pray even more specifically for you and the family, Shaun.
And Anne, I’m praying every day for you and that very important muscle of yours.
Isn’t it something how God’s power is made perfect in weakness? I can’t figure that out, but I’m so grateful for it.
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Who else reading this needs prayer?
pendy says:
I’ll add my prayers. I didn’t comment before, but your posts
about depression have meant so much to me and I will be going back and
rereading them again.
I want to add that I am looking forward to reading what the bloggers
write during the El Salvador trip. The posts from India touched
me but since my sponsored child is in El Salvador, I really am
anticipating reading about that trip…just read that Kelly Stamps is
going along with her husband.
misty says:
Shaun, I have and will continue to pray for you and your family.
Prayer needs..oh, so many. I will mention three.
1. My brother, Josh. He is 27 and addicted to pain medication. If it
is not pain medication he is currently taking it is any other pill
available. The most recent Xanax. He is known to take 12-20 per day and
he goes into rages. Pray that he decides he wants to change and allows
God to intervene in his life.
2. I have a friend who I met in jail who is currently in prison in
Virginia. She was rooming with another lady, T who does not believe in
God. When T was a little girl her mother prostituted her out for drugs.
This is only 1 of the hardships he endured as a little girl. She has
come to the conclusion that God did not protect her when she was a
child so He doesn’t exist. She feels that she can only rely on herself
to protect her. She is currently serving a 20 year sentence. She is 27.
3. My friend. Her marriage is in serious trouble. She is at the
point of wanting to divorce her husband. Pray that God will change her
heart and her husbands.
Kristen says:
Thanks for your honesty. Thanks for your vulnerability.
I can’t imagine how hard this has been for you. You are loved.
Jessica says:
My 8 month old son might have to undergo corrective surgery on his
eyes. Please pray for complete healing in his eyes! Thank
you. We will be praying for the needs you have mentioned.
Susan Fletcher says:
Hi Shaun, I love your music. It has really touch me personally and
has helped me in my Christian walk. I’m constantly praying for you, in
all areas. I’ll add all these requests to my list. Be encouraged, God
still answers prayers and he’s still in control. Ephesians 6:10