Don't be discouraged by the long list of prayer needs. You need not tackle the whole thing yourself if you don't have the time or desire to. Just glance through list and as your heart is pulled toward a certain area of need, let that be the area you take to the Lord. Maybe do it once a day or once a week. Or every hour. There will be some who will pray through the whole list every day. There is no right or wrong way. The important thing is that we interceed to our Heavenly Father for these needs as the Holy Spirit leads. The list will be updated often with new needs, so check back often.
Some of the things we know they need prayer about is:
- for health and life be restored to 1 yr. old Fergus Lockerby
- for Fergus to swallow independently of medications. If Fergus can't swallow he will be given a tracheotomy
- for Fergus to have normal lung function allowing him to breathe on his own without a ventilator
- for Fergus' joints to become pliable and free of movement with no pain
- for peaceful rest inspite of his medications and congestion
- for his mama to be able to hold him more and more and for her touch and presence to bring him comfort and healing
- that the doctors will have wisdom, good common sense, rest and good health so they can work at their optimum, compassion for Fergus and the family, proper training and networking so as to give Fergus the best care possible
- for decisions that will be made about Fergus' continued care
- for every tech, nurse, specialist, staff member (and anyone who provides care for Fergus) to be alert, aware, wise, prudent, healthy and willing to do their job without cutting corners or putting Fergus in any jeopardy whatsoever
- for the needs of the family for stamina, rest, encouragement, and for them to be a witness to everyone who comes in contact with them of the Power of God in the face of affliction
- for George, Ian and Rose who wait in an Aunts' home that is not theirs; in a state a long way from home that is not theirs; thankfully they are surrounded by concerned and wonderful caretakers who love them, but evenso, who are not their parents; as is oft times common in children, pray that they will not have misunderstandings regarding all that is happening to their baby brother, that could lead to fears and unanswered questions; ask God to give them His peace and to help these children learn to trust their earthly parents and our Heavenly Father in bigger ways than ever before; that they will settle in to a necessary routine and thrive right where they are
- for Matt, Esthers' and other family members' need for travel, housing, food during Fergus' hospitalization and for all other physical, emotional and spiritual needs to be met. And that the Body of Christ will be motivated to show up where ever the Lockerby's go to say "You are not alone. We are here to prove it!"
Thank you and may God bless you as you spend time in prayer for baby Fergus' life.
~debbie reagan
Hi. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Patty and my husband's name is Mark. I heard about what happened to your son through a friend. I would like you to know that my husband and I will pray for your son, that the Lord restores him to full health and they He gives you the strength and support that you need to get through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Patty & Mark
I am a friend of Fergus's aunt and have met Fergus, his parents and his sister and brothers and I pray to God every day, many times a day, that Fergus will be healed and the family brought back together with the joy and happiness that Fergus is well on the way to recovery.
ReplyDeleteWith great hope for the family and little Fergus
Lauren
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteWe learned about Fergus' need through Phill & Joyce, friends of Christine. (I believe she is the grandmother.)
We just want you to know we are sending out requests for Fergus on our e-mail prayer letter that goes around the U.S., and to another nation or two. Our hearts ache for you in this time, and we stand with you, asking for Fergus' complete healing. We have a mighty God, and we know He is a God of miracles and restoration.
In His love, Everett and Renie