Prayers, Praise and Thanks

Prior to going home after work, I usually call my son to tell him and his dad that I would be going home and usually, would ask him how his night went. They were supposed to play tennis early at a nearby high school, but I was surprised that they were still at home. That was when he told me that he had a little cough but already ate his breakfast. And he felt okay.


When I got home, I took his temperature and it was normal at that time. But before lunch time, I could feel that he was starting to get warmer. His temperature showed 100.4 degrees F.


He took a nap and by God’s grace, had a long one. He is always good about taking in a lot of fluids, too as long as he can tolerate. That’s what I was thankful for to God, was that despite that low fever, my son has appetite and no other pain or other symptoms. I just got concerned knowing that it is flu season and he hasn’t gotten his yearly shot yet as it is not available yet from his primary physician.


Having that “mommy mode radar” working all the time, I thought of asking all of you to pray for him anyway yesterday. With my own ups and downs in my life, I know that God’s wonderful promise of never leaving us nor forsaking us, always surrounds me with peace. To know that He is in control, is another reason that my rising worry, was immediately detected and destroyed by that Power that supplies my “mommy-mode radar”. He is my son’s Greatest Physician.


After I posted that prayer request, you guys, overwhelmed me and my family with your love and prayer support. We want to thank you and most of all, thank the Lord, the One Who answers our petitions. All night long [Saturday], he maintained a low grade fever. I was still praising the Lord that he had no other symptoms. This morning, Sunday, his temperature has been normal! He’s taking advantage of resting all day so he can go back to school tomorrow.


“How often have we prayed something like, ‘O Lord, be with cousin Billy now in a special way”? Have we stopped to consider what it is we are requesting? Imagine that you are a parent who is preparing to leave your children with a babysitter. Would you dream of saying, ‘O Betsy, I ask you now that you would be with my children in a special way’? No way. You would say, “Betsy, the kids need to be in bed by 9 pm. They can have one snack before their baths, and please make sure that they finish their homework. You can reach us at this number if there’s any problem. Any questions before we go?” We are very specific with our requests and instructions for our babysitters. We want them to know the specifics. It should be no different with prayer.
~ David Jeremiah


As my family was eating lunch today, I had reminded my son, “to always be thankful for God’s goodness.” Even in sickness, we can pray for others sicker than us. When we are eating, we can pray for those who are hungry. When we are shielded from the weather elements, we can pray about those who are homeless and who just lost their homes.


So, I want to remind you, too the same. There are others who are in great need and the least we can do….is to PRAY….as we THANK God for all His goodness.


I want to end this post with my favorite verse:


Philippians 4:6-7 - “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel.” [CEV]

11 comments:

  1. I missed you post yesterday, but I can say a prayer for him today that he continue to improve and to thank God for his healing. God bless. WB

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  2. I am glad to hear he is feeling better.

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  3. AMEN!
    Storming the heavens with you for so many needs.
    Blessings, hugs, and prayers, andrea

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  4. Rosel,

    Praise God that nothing is impossible for Him as long as we ask! So glad that your son is on the mend and keeping prayers alive and well that God continues to have His hand in the lives of your family!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  5. The mommy mode radar is installed by God for a very good purpose, for sure!

    Am relieved to hear your son's fever is low grade whole time.

    love
    ~Silver

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  6. Praise God for your son feeling better sweetie, love you.

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  7. Precious Sister Rosel,

    I'm so glad that I came over tonight and visited your site. My prayers dear friend, are being said for your son's continued healing. I praise the Lord and give thanks to Him with you this night and every day and night to come, "To God Be The Glory!"

    I love you my precious, precious friend. God places angels upon this earth and I firmly believe that you are one of them.

    Peace, Blessings, Love & Everlasting Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

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  8. He is sooo good, all the time :) I love what you said about not being vague, but being specific and believing for Gods very best.

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  9. Rosel,

    soo glad he is feeling better Praise be to God! for HE alone is worthy to be praised! Isn't it wonderful to have all these prayer warriors and friends surround you and lift those you love to Throne Room!
    You have been that blessing to me and soo many others, I am so glad the Lord has allowed you to see and be blessed by those whom you have been there for before :)

    love you and will continue to lift your son praying for complete healing!

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  10. Hope he continues to feel better....

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  11. Hi Rosel,
    Praise God that your son is doing better! You are such a good mother and I know he probably appreciates your tender care of him. It is such a stressful time right now - with flu season here. At the hospital we are doing flu screenings and i am keenly aware of the dangers that could walk through the door everyday and harm our elderly population. Sickness can spread so fast in that environment! Our beloved children are even more vulnerable because they don't foresee the dangers as much as we do and are not as apt to wash their hands as often or as long as they should. The schools are a BREEDING ground for bugs to spread :)
    Thankfully your child has a loving and caring mom to be there for him and A Heavenly Father to watch over him and hold him in His loving Arms.
    Blessing to you sweet sister - I hope that your week ahead is a good one!
    ((Hugs))
    Kymber

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