Fervent Prayer

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." James 5:16

If you have been a regular reader of Mountain Musings for any length of time, you know that my friend, Dorothy, is a faithful commenter on the blog.

Dorothy and her husband, Jay, recently found out that he has multiple myeloma bone cancer. Needless to say, they are asking everyone for fervent prayer for their family.

I have copied below part of Dorothy's email, and I know she and Jay would appreciate your intercession on their behalf. 

First, we want to thank you for your prayers, love, and concern for us over the past 10 days while Jay has been in the hospital.  We've had so many visits, cards, and phone calls.  It encouraged us greatly. 

After many tests, we have been told that Jay has multiple myeloma bone cancer.  We will be meeting with the hematologist/oncologist on Dec. 17th to chart the course of treatment.  It will involve radiation,  chemotherapy, and a stem cell transplant over the course of the next year. 

God has provided wonderful doctors and great nurses and staff and has given us many opportunities to share the Gospel and why we are so hopeful and not desperate. 

Please know that we are encouraged by the prognosis, which is good. God has given us the peace that surpasses all human understanding. We are trusting God with all our hearts, knowing that He loves us deeply and will provide for all our needs throughout this process of treatment.

We know our heavenly Father was aware of all this, and we are excited to see how He moves and guides each day through this entire situation.  Please pray for healing in Jay's body.  Please join us in praying for God to be honored in all we do and say.  Please pray for the salvation of our unsaved family members and neighbors who will be watching us every step

of the way.  May we always bring glory to God! (1Corin. 10:31)  Thank you for praying! 

Love, Jay and Dorothy

~ Deb

Comments

[Dorothy]

Thank you for sharing our prayer request with your readers. My heart is encouraged to know so many believers are lifting us up before the throne of God. We are so thankful for prayer and the peace that comes from laying our request before our heavenly Father.

[victoria]

I will be praying for Dorothy and Jay. May the Lord's will be done.

Victoria

[Daniel and Lindsey O.]

We are praying for you Hortons!!!

[Tammy]

Thanks for sharing so we can pray for your friends.