Please pray for my dad who is dying from cancer. He is near the end of life. Please pray that he would know the love of God, that God would put His loving arms around him. I am not sure of his salvation. Please pray for him.

In another prayer a prayer of thanksgiving for God watching over a friend who was hit by a car while he was driving a four wheeler.

Melissa,
I pray for you and your family as you go through this period with your father. I pray that as your father feels the presence of our Lord he will recognize Him and surrender his life to Jesus. That your father will truly experience the over whelming forgiveness and love from Jesus. My God give you peace in your heart knowing that he has answered this prayer for your father. In the powerful name of Jesus. Amen

Melissa -

I copied this response from one I gave to a request by Lisa. I hope it helps you and blesses you too...

My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. My family and I had to walk the path your are on in June of this year. I encourage you all to take this time to really love one another and say the things that need to be said. Enjoy this family time as much as possible and see it as a time where you all can celebrate the gift God has given you in your Dad. Take time to look back, remember and share aloud all of the wonderful times.

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I told my momma I loved her. She probably tired of hearing me say it.

Also, remember not to stop sharing with him when she comes to a point where he seems as though he isn't responding. He may not be able to but he can hear you and it is important for him to hear encouraging and uplifting words.

He needs to know that you love him and give him permission to go when he is ready. Even thought this will be a tremendously difficult time for you, he needs to know that it is ok to go when he is ready. It gives him tremendous peace and honestly in time it will give peace to you all as well.

Mom loved to hear the hymns and praise and worship songs so one night I sang to her all night long. We held hands, I sang and every once in a while I would add a passage of scripture or tell her how much she meant to me and how I loved her so.

I cannot begin to tell you the hurt and pain that you will experience when your Dad goes on to be with Jesus. But I do encourage you all to be as strong as possible for him. This is tough on him too and she is the one going into an unknown place. There is some degree of fear associated with the unknown and he needs to be reassured that it is ok.

I am not suggesting that you hold back tears because that is a natural part of the process. I only ask that for him you reaffirm how important he is to you, how he has made a tremendous difference in your life and very thankful to God you are that he was your Dad.

I will be praying for you all. As I write this I can still remember and tears are trickling down my face. I encourage you to remember to trust in God and believe that His Word is true. He will not leave you or your mom nor forsake you. He is there will you all holding your right hands. He is collecting your tears. He loves you and wants you to know that your Dad will indeed be in the safest place there is. That is in the presence of her loving Father in heaven.

God bless you Melissa and please keep us updated.


I will also be in prayer for your friend who was struck by the care.

Howie

Father God,You are the strength of her Dad's body. Your Word says all things are posible who believe. May you bring healing, courage, salvation, peace and divine peace as we stand on your Word and promises requarding healing. I ask God take away all fears and concerns. I also lift up your friend for healing and quick recovery. In Jesus Name! Amen!

Father,

We lift Melissa's father up to you right now. We pray that he will recieve a healing touch from you and that he will continue to look to you for strength in his body. I pray for Melissa as well Lord that she will be the vessel of encouragement for herself and for her family. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus! Amen!

Thank you for your prayers. My dad has passed away. My sister, brother and mysdelf got to see him before he died. Just wanted to let you know the "peace that passes all understanding" I felt that moment.

Melissa,
I will continue to pray for you and your family as you heal from your loss of your earthly father, may your family find comfort in your Heavenly Father. Know He is with you always, He knows your pain, and He will return your joy. Praise Him in all circumstances.
Faith in Christ

Melissa -

You now start another chapter in your life. Hang to those things that are good and release the bad. Know that your father is in a better place and that you can take comfort that his Heavenly Father is taking care of him know.

It will be a difficult transistion for a while but keep a hold of truth that someday you will be with your father again.

I will keep you and your family lifted in prayer.

Take care,
Howard