Dear Friends,
On
behalf of Greg and Jeane, I would like to thank you for your
faithfulness and commitment in praying for them during this season of
trials.
As
you are aware, due to recent test results, Greg's doctors strongly
suspect recurrence of kidney cancer. Imaging studies show a 4 cm
mass/growth in his left kidney bed (where is kidney was previously
removed) along with multiple nodules/growths in both of his lungs (6 on
the right and 5 on the left). Although cancer is suspected, Greg will
undergo a lung biopsy in order to determine whether cancer is truly
present. Just as the Lord healed Greg of kidney cancer 11 years ago, we
trust and believe in the Lord's desire and ability to heal Him today. We
are not just waging a medical battle, but a spiritual one as well. That
is where YOU come in!! Please join us in seeking the Lord's healing
for Greg and standing with him in this battle.
Greg
and Jeane will be traveling to Florida to attend a Journey to Healing
Retreat on Thursday Jan. 19 through Saturday Jan. 21st, prior to
joining their family for a week long vacation. This will be an
opportunity for Greg to receive healing prayer and teaching through
Christian Healing Ministries, which was founded by Francis and Judith
McNutt.
Although
we can not be at the retreat with them, we can certainly be there in
the Spirit. So, we will be having an evening of intercessory prayer for
Greg on this Friday, January 20th at 7 pm in Elly DeVries Home. This
will coincide with his time on the healing retreat. Mark Walth will lead
us in a time of worship as we enter into prayer. If possible, please
try to arrive on time so we can begin promptly by 7:15pm.
Here are some areas of prayer focus:
1.
For Greg's complete healing from suspected recurrent kidney cancer. In
addition, healing of his diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic low back
pain due to spinal stenosis, gout and significantly decreased kidney
function due to chronic illness of his remaining right kidney.
2.
That any mutant cell, which may be present in his body be cursed in
Jesus name, just as Jesus cursed the fig tree which did not bear fruit.
3. Pray God's blessing over every healthy cell/organ in his body.
4. Safety and protection during their travels.
5.
The Lord's guidance and wisdom for Greg in selecting skilled physicians
and other medical personnel to care for Greg; and in seeking to
understand His health condition; and in making decisions regarding
potential treatment options, if required.
6.
That the Lord would reveal Himself to Greg and Jeane in a powerful way.
That He would make His will and desires known to them. That they would
have ears to hear and eyes to see.
7. For spiritual and emotional encouragement and strength as they wage this battle.
8. For spiritual protection and wisdom to discern the enemy's schemes and stand up against them in Christ.
9.
For a rich and powerful encounter with the Lord during the retreat and
during their time away. That Greg would experience the healing power of
our Living God.
10.
For the lung biopsy procedure that will be on Monday January 30th. That
an adequate specimen would be obtained. That there would be no
complications. That the medical staff performing the procedure would be
skilled and knowledgeable. That the biopsy would indicate NO SIGNS OF
CANCER!!! That the x-rays (CT scan) would show shrinking or
disappearance of the lung nodules.
11. For their family members, especially Greg's daughters Anna in Florida and Stacy in Minnesota.
12. For the Lord to be glorified in this. For ultimately, it is His story.
Sometimes,
our prayers and/or desires seem too difficult or impossible to
accomplish, but we are reminded that Nothing is Impossible with God. For
no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has
prepared for those who love Him. As God's people, let's be prepared for
the Lord to open our eyes that we may continue to be amazed by who He is
and how He desires to continually work amongst us. We may not fully
know His will, but we know His Heart. I am also speaking to myself as I
write, so that we may be mutually encouraged in this time of sorrow and
uncertainty. Many thanks.
Grace and peace to you,
Ethie
