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For awhile I was feeling depressed about my own problems and asking God to help, but I was starting forget about the needs of others and felt that maybe it's time I should outreach to others and pray for them.

If anyone has a problem they are worrying about or feel pain and would like any help, please don't hesitate to tell me ad I will pray for you.
 

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this teen son of mine needs prayer.he has TBI & Autism and is home sick and away from educational programming.it's getting wild here as he is getting more and more bored and upset with being ill.sometimes,he cannot describe his feelings so he's breaking everything.praying for him and my family would be appreciated.:) SO MUCH! thank-you INCSOC.
 
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Please pray for me. I am having surgery tomorrow on my fractured left elbow and am very nervous.

Thanks
 
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This is long, but importan, PLEASE take the time to read and respond... I have no idea what to do.

I have developed a very strong relationship with a boy, Jared, over my sumemr vacation. (we've just goen into eighth) He's become one of my most trusted friends above all others. When the seventh grade term had begun a year ago, he was a christian. Not sure if he was born-again. because I hadn't know him then. I managed to become his friend as school ended, and we kpet in touch through out the summer. By the beguining of summer he was a 'freelance worker' (what ever THAT means' for God, and by the beguining of eight grade, he had declared his rebelion. He has become absolutelty ADDICTED to death metal and murder rap. He's leapt out of a second storry window (multiple times, I'm, not sure how many) in a recent depressed state. His family has done nothingabout it to put him right. NOTHING. Their excuse is that he's schizophrenic. He isn't.

One of his older brothers (there are three) is demonicly infested. He's twenyt three, and still living in that house with that family!



Jared is sinking down that road as well. The only christian input in his life that i know of is between me, and my social studdies teacher, Mr. Dodge. He leads praise at my church, and has even done aan all christian concert with his band at ut PUBLIC school. He's extremely worred about Jared, and has put allot of time and effort and prayer into Jared, and Jared is quite frankly becoming hateful towards him.

Other than that, I think he has the prayer of a few people at my churhc, and also from my family, but I've seen so little in result.

He's become incredibly depressed and some times twisted. He hasn't been hatefull to me, but I don't know how long that';ll last. What's more, he's the leader type. He has most every kid in my school's loyalty. If he takes this dark path, what's top stop them from following? Please, I'm at my whit's end. He won't accept help of suggestion of critisism. I'm lost for ideas, and emotialy, physicly, and mentally drained form all of this. I can only imagine how JARED must feel.
 
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hi SHM (hope you don't mind me shorting your name),

I sad to hear that about your friend. This is a tall order for a 14 year old to help with. You sound like you are mature well to be aware of these things and to have that desire to him. Once, you really start on this...you will be really tested on your maturity and love. Remain paitent and kind. With the things he is buying into (rage and anger) he will direct it toward you also with you seek to change him. But be paitent and know that it is God who changes people and not your efforts. You hear the calling from the Holy Spirit and want to be the vessal for his power. I very glad to hear that.

With Jared this emotions have to come from some where. His brother bit be filling him with messages, and he might be a cause...but I believe it is else where also...start asking him questions about why he is doing this now. If he says it does matter what he listens to...ask why....you have to draw out why he gives into it. What does he have to be bad or frustrated about? It will more in likely come back to someone thing he needs to forgive and let go. A illusion that people buy into is holding onto anger, rage, etc...some how empowers them with the ability to change situations or give them strength to conquer problems. What it ends up doing is creating hatred, grief, bitterness, pain, and despair. And we were not meant to live that way. God promised the best possible life. That life envolves letting good and love run abundantly. This is hope that whatever is going on will not be the end....God is the end. Peace, harmony, and love of the soul can be given today. Salvation is given today. Grace is given today. And all the pain of the world does not prevent it from happening right now. He just has to love God and let him work through him.
 
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Thank you for asking for prayer requests.
I have an uncle who is apparently dying of cancer. They already had to re-start his breathing once.

And I have a brother-in-law who was recently in surgery and had a heart attack during it. His condition is fair.

I am almost positive neither one are saved.

Thanks again, friend. Aloha in Jesus
 
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Wonderful news - they are both doing much better.

My uncle probably has 5 more years to live.
My BIL was outof his head for 3 weeks after surgery, but is doing great now.

Thanks so much for your prayers. Still doubt their salvation. They both go to churches that teach works for salvation.

Aloha in Jesus, friend
 
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