Forgiven Christians (Ephesians 2:8-9)

A primary desire of this ministry is to grow and nurture an internet community.

God has blessed us with the opportunity to pray for one another, and there have been many times in my life where the prayers of friends and family were comforting in several ways.

Knowing we have folks asking the Lord to help us in our times of distress helps deliver us from a feeling of isolation. We are never "in it alone" - Christ is always by our side. Yet it's wonderful to Know others care for us enough to lift us in prayer.

Next, Jesus teaches us to pray. Throughout the Gospels, we read of Jesus going off by himself to pray. As it was for Him, it is our time to be in union with God in an intimate way.

Then there's the fact that our Heavenly Father answers our prayers. So let's pray for each other with the desire that God will answer our prayers in the way that will give Him the most glory.

Remember, too, that we have the opportunity to praise Him for answered prayers as well as in thanksgiving that He is our Great & Glorious Lord.

Please submit your prayer requests by email. Be sure to let us know if you would like your request to be posted on this page, or if you would prefer your prayers are offered privately. If you would like Joe to contact you and pray with you, he would be honored to do so. Just let him know if you would like to be contacted by email or phone, and when would be the best time to reach you.

All prayers will be directed to the Trinity with the paramount desire that God will be glorified in all our circumstances.

You can submit your request by email to joe@forgivenchristians.org or by phone at (805)754 -9797.

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:6,7.

02/22/10 - Lord Jesus, I ask that this ministry will bear much fruit - strengthening the faith of forgiven Christians everywhere, and bring them the peace that surpasses all understanding. And Father, please let this ministry be an avenue to introduce not-yet-believers to the joy of being in a saving and intimate relationship with You.

We ask this in Jesus name through the power of the Trinity,

Joe.

03/05/10 - Heavenly Father, Jeff has recently accepted the position of a Church Elder and has asked for prayers that he may serve faithfully and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Please bless this man and give Him an intimate awareness of your Presence as he serves the Church.

In Jesus name though the power of the Trinity.

03/05/10 - A nineteen year old young man and his girlfriend just found out they are expecting a child. First we thank You that they chose Life, and we ask that you work in their hearts to grow in their relationship with You and lean on Your strength through the pregnancy. We ask that their love for each other develops into a strong and life-long marriage.

May this situation bring You Glory and be a strong witness to the blessings received when people choose life over abortion.

In Your Name we pray.

03/06/10 - Lord Jesus, we ask for Your Presence and peace to be with Nancy who is dealing with a severe stroke her husband had over a month ago. Please let his healing be complete and rapid according to Your will. Nancy's father is homebound and very sick, aagain we ask for Your blessing on Him. And Lord, as Nancy and other caregivers face the pain ond suffering of so many people, please let Your Holy Spirit rule in their hearts. Let them see Jesus in the sick and infirmed. Let them be witnesses of your Love.

We ask this in the power of the Trinity, Amen.

03/13/10 - Heavenly Father, we pray for Carl, who is supposed to undergo knee replacement surgery on March 24th. We ask that You bless the hands of the surgeons, that You touch the caregivers with hearts of love, and that Carl heals rapidly from this surgery. Bless and comfort his family and Carl. Please give everyone involved complete trust in Your sovereign will, and let this experience glorify Your Name.

Amen.

04/04/10 - Dear Jesus, we thank you for this Easter Sunday, when we acknowledge Your rising from the dead and proving to us once and for all that You are our God, Lord, Master, and Savior. Please bless those who have lost loved ones this past year, and by Your Resurrection, let them take extreme comfort in knowing that death is merely a veil that takes believers out of this life and immediately into Your Eternal embrace.

We ask this through the power of the Trinity, Amen.

04/09/10 - Lord Jesus, we pray for Danny right now as he is going through some difficult times. Please let your Holy Spirit comfort him and bring him peace. Please let him rest in Your loving embrace, and give him the hope and courage to reach out to You and trust in Your promise to never leave him or forsake him. Heavenly Father, grant Danny hope and love in his time of desperation.

Lord, we ask you in the name and power of the Holy Trinity. Amen.

04/18/10 - My nephew, Andrew, is deploying with the Marines today to Afghanistan. I pray for God's protection on him and all the servicemen and women serving our country. Please remember in your prayers the parents, spouses, and children of all our military, and that the Lord will provide them with an extra measure of His peace and awareness of His Presence in their lives.

We ask this through the power of the Holy Trinity, Amen

06/23/10 - Please pray for the military defending our country and giving us the opportunity to have freedom of religion.

11/17/10 - Praise God that my nephew and his unit have returned from Afghanistan. Please pray for the families of the Marines who did not make it home, as well as the wounded warriors who sacrificed so much for us.

03/20/11 - Please pray for the people of Japan and New Zealand who have been devastated by natural disasters.

Dear Lord, You are mighty and Sovereign. When you allow the force of nature to unleash itself on people in various regions of the world, often times we don't know how to pray. We can only acknowledge Your omnipotence and bow the knee before You. Please bless us all and lead us to rest in the knowledge that not even a sparrow falls to the ground without Your consent. Please give comfort to the afflicted and strength to the rescuers. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

04/01/11 - We pray for Sarah, a young woman undergoing medical treatment for her heart. Lord Jesus, please let your Holy Spirit be felt in a poweful way in the hearts of Sarah and her family, and let your angels guide the hands of the doctors and medical professionals treating her. We bless and praise your Holy Name. Amen.