Bible Discussion Thread

I humbly request your prayers for my family as we gather tomorrow to mourn the passing of my dear cousin, Paul. He touched the lives of others, often in unspoken ways. He acted selflessly in almost all he did, always putting others before himself.

[ Galatians 5:14 - For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thyself.]

He will be dearly missed, and I pray that his friends and family will find peace in "celebrating" his life and KNOWING that he's up there smiling down at us from Heaven.

I specifically request your prayers to go out to Melissa (his daughter), her spouse, and 10 dependents, as she is the only surviving family member, and the burden of making all arrangements for the Service, reception, etc. has fallen upon her.

This is my first crack at sending out a prayer request of any kind. I pray that this is enough information to initiate "The Power of Prayer".

Thanks to all & God Bless,

D.E.P.

Dear D.E.P., I will pray for you and family tonight.

Heavenly Father, We ask that You be with each family member of D.E.P.'s cousin and comfort them in the loss of this loved and loving fellow. We know that Your compassion fails not, so we trust You to bring to each person needed help through the grieving and pain of this cousin no longer being with us in this life. We thank You that this cousin is Your child and so will have eternal life with You. We lift up the Melissa and her husband as they shoulder the task of supporting dependents and taking care of all matters pertaining to the loss of her father. Strengthen her and her husband and guide them in the settling of all matters. Help them to make wise decisions during this time of grief and fill them with your peace and calmness of spirit during this stormy time. Give them the best words to explain things to these dependents and help Your love to flow through all believers to these family members. We ask these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.