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Prayer Requests/Praise Reports
Sorors, Sisterfriends, and other friends:
I know the following suggestion is self-interested today, as I am in need of intercessory prayer myself, but I thought it would be a good idea to post prayer requests, messages of support, and praise reports under this topic. Today I am in need of prayer for healing and restoration. Please pray for me, sisters. Thank you and God bless you! DG |
Under praise reports, I reactivated membership through a graduate chapter here in Chicago last Friday, on my 10th AKAversary!
Also, I was able to visit/call all three of my grandmothers in the last week, who are all still fairly able-bodied and definitely of sound minds! One just turned 85! Praise God from whom all blessings flow... One more: I am praising God in advance for my healing and restoration, cuz I know He will do it! DG [This message has been edited by Discogoddess (edited May 16, 2000).] |
Prayer and the power of prayer is REAL! I posted a topic a few weeks ago letting everyone know that I was pregnant for the first time. Well I had been on the pill for 8 years...I got married in July '99 and we decided to wait before we started a family. My husband and I had a huge fight in January...we talked about it made some vows to each other and to the Lord. One thing we did ask for from the Lord (He said ask and ye shall receive) was to be blessed with children. At my annual exam in January I told the doc that I wanted to stop taking the pill - she told me to continue for 3 more months and to take a vitamin with folic acid for those months to build it up in my system. (folic acid prevents some birth defects) So my last pill was March 11th my cycle came the next week. I waited for it to come again...it never did...April 25th I found out I was pregnant!
Sorry if this post is long or seems graphic to anyone...but I had to share! We kept the vows we made that day and the Lord blessed us just like we asked Him to! I don't care what anyone says - GOD IS REAL! Everyone I talked to told me that after being on the pill for so long it would effect the time it would take me to conceive. To that I say "HA" my God is the great physician and he worked it out!!! I will pray for those who have requested prayer and AKA as a whole. |
This is a good prayer for children. My son says it every night. It keeps the nightmares away. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
Angel of God, my guardian dear To whom God's love commits me here Ever this night be at my side To light and guard, to rule and guide Amen ------------------ Sincerity, Loyalty, Unity |
Thank you so much for starting this post. I firmly believe in "much prayer, much power". Sisters, I am asking that you keep me in your prayers. I am currently going through a divorce, dealing with clinical depression, and just basically trying to hold on. All at the age of 20. My husband and I have been separated for almost a month. I want to reconcile, but he wants to divorce. All I'm asking is that the Lord's Will be done. I know that everything will work out for the best...it's just so hard sometimes. But I continue to pray and ask that the Lord heal my heart (and my relationship, if it's meant to be.) Again, thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
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DG and SilvernGold, you have my prayers, as well as everyone else that requested prayer. On the musical side, whatever it is your going through, try listening to Richard Smallwood's "Healing" for encouragement, as well as "Stand" by Donnie McClurklin.
Soror Catwoman, I thought about you on Mother's Day http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif. Thank-you Soror DG for starting this post. Coming from one that started out as an only child, it's nice to know you have a multitude of sisters that will offer support when life gets you down. ------------------ >>>"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised... Proverbs 31:29-30 [This message has been edited by tickledpink (edited May 16, 2000).] |
What an ABSOULUTELY WONDERFUL TOPIC DG!!
I have a testimony that I'd like to share with everyone. A few weeks ago I received a phone call at approx 6:00am from my mother. My grandmother had taken a nasty fall, was knocked unconscious (sp?) and required 17 sitches in the back of her head. She was rushed to the hospital and everything turned out ok, but it was a scare and a 1/2 to say the least!!! I thank GOD for sparing her life EVERYTIME I look at her. God is such an awesome God and I love him with all of my heart, not just for saving my grandmother, but for loving me unconditionally like he does!! PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW.... http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif |
DG, I almost forgot.
PRAYER OF HEALING Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to You. Allow your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently this life which You have created, now and forever. Amen. |
Thank-you Disco for this post. A sisterfriend suggested I fast which is a good idea, but I too need intercessory prayer. I need the Lord to bless me with closure and a positive spirit. The Lord knows my heart and I stand on the faith that my prayers will be answered. I just pray that my desires are aligned with his will. Thank-you Ladies
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Thanks - TickledPink!
You just made my day a little brighter! Much love to all my sorors! |
This is such a beautiful thread. All of you are in my prayers. SilvernGold, I hope things work out for you. I believe that God answers prayers. Just remember this: God may not come when you want him to come, but he comes on time. Always. God bless. I'm really feeling this thread. **AKAtude is getting tears in her eyes**
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God is Good Ladies!
I thank the Lord for my many blessings and that I have conviction in my heart. I am no where near the model Christian,(no where), but he still loves me. I have to put my problems and concerns in perspective for some of my sisters need my prayers. I must stop praying just for myself but pray for others.God is Good and always on time I stand on that faith ladies I stand on that!!!! Siver&Gold I too went through a divorce at 20, I am here to tell you it is going to be okay. My prayers go out to you, I will take your prayer to the alter Sunday. It is going to be okay. |
Another praise report:
After a very emotionally and physically trying week, I have been blessed with a job offer that may prove hard to turn down. I'll let you know how it works out. God is great, not only for the big blessings, but for keeping me in the palm of His hand when I needed His peace. DG |
Sorors, Sisterfriends,and my Sisters in Christ
After reading this thread...the Holy Spirit has compelled me to speak. I thank God EVERYDAY for his blessings and grace. I KNOW GOD IS REAL...he affirms it everyday that I wake up and everynight I go to sleep. I just request that you pray that I continue to grow stronger in His Word. I pray that all of your prayers be answered and that all sickness and infirmity be taken away. For his word says that it is not His will that any should suffer...but that we should have eternal life. DG...bless you for starting this thread. God's blessing and much ivy luv! Captivator #6 |
This is a wonderful thread and thank you DG for starting it. I would like to share a testimony particularly addressed to SlvrnGld http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif and DG http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif--I think you may know who I am http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif. I was diagnosed with clinical depression alomost 3 yrs ago. Within the past 6 months I was misdiagonosed and found out that I suffer from bi-polar disorder. This diagnosis came after I was in the hospital for suicidal ideations in September and a psychotic breakdown in November. I had to take the semester off because of this. With God's help and grace I found a wonderful therapist and began to feel much better. I decided to return to school full-time 15 credits and 2 incompletes due at the end of this semester. I knew that 21 credits was alot to undertake but I had faith that God was going to see me thru this. I won't lie, at times I felt I was going off the deep end, it was HE that kept me up. Now I am in the midst of finals and it looks like I will have a 3.0 maybe higher when it is all said and done. Slvr, depression is not an easy thing. Understand that there is nothing wrong with you. Your mind is just tired, your threshold has been reached. Take each day as it comes. Make these moments about healing you. I warn you that there are going to be people that may not understand and/or not be supportive. That is ok too. Remember no matter how bad you feel, you are always protected. Sometimes when we are depressed we lose our faith--that is the outer core of us loses faith; but deep down there is that MUSTARD SEED OF FAITH that caarries you. YOU WILL BE FINE. DG I KNOW YOU WILL GET THRU THIS. Satan is trying to take us out of here but we have the victory here. THE DEVIL IS A LIAR!!!! God will tell you what to do. Just go into a quiet place and listen to his instructions. I have found thru all of this that I have listen to the voices within myself I have been blessed to been visited by my father and grandparents. At first it seemed weird but it was a calming presence. God is just AWESOME http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif. Forgive me ladies for the long post. I just thought I would share and I hope it helps. May God Bless you all.
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Sorors, Sister-Friends,
Thank you so much for sharing your testimonies/Victories. I just cannot stop crying, I am not sad..It is just nice to have an uplift. That is what this thread has done for me this morning. GOD is truely good to us. I was in the mist of getting tired and becoming extremely negative. Thank you all for helping me to but things back into DIVINE ORDER! I just cannot thank you all enough. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL! SilnGold.....I have been there and God saw me through it all. Praise HIM in the midst of trouble. Don't let your present circumstance shackle you. LOVE TO YOU ALL! Deja ------------------ TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN....MUCH IS EXPECTED. |
Sorors and friends I have been down and out lately. Just sick and over worked nothing too bad. But I just wanted to stop in and say the LORD is good and all those that ask for his help will get it. I am praying for you all and I hope everything turns out for the best.
Much Luv LadyAKA |
Another praise report:
A soror whom I am close to (and who inspired me to reactivate) has been very sick during the early stages of her pregnancy, in and out of the hospital, too sick to talk to me on the phone, etc. I called to check up on her today and she sounded wonderful! She said she felt much better and has started eating again (she had been throwing up everything). God is Good, sorors and friends! My husband and I, along with this soror's husband, have taken her to the altar more than once. Prayer works, yes it does! DG |
Greetings Ladies of AKA, Sisterfriends and the like!
On Wednesday I received some bad news from my doctor about a reccuring health problem. I have another appointment next week to see if anything has changed. Ladies, He has brought me through the darkness before and I am praying that He will again. I know that He is real and if it is His will, I will be fine. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif [This message has been edited by Serenity (edited May 26, 2000).] |
***Serenity***You have my prayers. Sorors and SFs, I am requesting a special prayer for my ability to cultivate my fruit of patience and peace.
------------------ >>>"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised... Proverbs 31:29-30 [This message has been edited by tickledpink (edited May 27, 2000).] |
Praise The Lord... Praise The Lord!!!
Thank-you ladies for your prayers!!! My Red Sea has been parted. I have closure! On May 16th I requested prayer and I know someone said a word or two for me and I thank-you. God is a good God. I love my Sorors and sisterfriends. Pinkacres, Esq. |
Hello Ladies of AKA, Sisterfriends, and other friends!
Well, I wish I could report that my health has improved. It has not. However, we all know that sometimes He has plans for us that we are not aware of. I was kinda feeling sorry for myself when I came home from the doctor's office, but then I thought about how blessed I am to be ALIVE! I have a wonderful and supportive husband, and a beautiful, little boy. I educate our leaders for tomorrow, I have some $$ in the bank and I am going to NY tomorrow to be with family. I plan to shake my booty at my cousin's wedding in Philly on Saturday and have a great time with her in-laws. Oh yeah....and I got my nails did! OK! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Thanks for all the kind words and well wishes! You Ladies have class. But I guess you knew that! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif ------------------ Sincerity, Loyalty, Unity |
I'm sorry if I seem out of place because I only check this forum once a month but I'm sooo glad that you have this topic.
I don't know if you realize this or not; all of you ladies are blessed to have the strength to be loved and have love to share to others. Let me explain. I have been out of school for two years, during this time I had tragedies in all areas of my life. I was to the point that I did not think that I would make it through the night and that my life was worthless. I forgot that God is driving my life, not me, and that through him all things are possible. This January, I started back to school and I just found out that I made 4-A's and 1-C(that I'm taking over this summer). I know that I don't have a car, a man, and I'm poor, however don't be mistaken, because it will come in time when the lord feels that I'm ready. So always remember that through God all things are possible and always believe in yourself because no one else will. (Note: Yes I'm taking that C over and I will continue to make A's, stay involved in my community, and keep the faith because I hope that I will see that Pink and Green someday!) Sorry So Long but I had to get it out http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif |
**Ania***God bless you. I'm so glad that you remember that God is the head of your and all of our lives. And, He never puts more on us than we can bear. Trust me, coming from one that had no finances, and the only way that I can tell you that I was allowed to stay in school semester after semester while my counterparts were harrassed about their bills and sent home was by the grace and favor of God. You'll make it through. Always look for the lesson that He is trying to teach you in your trials. And as far as having no car --- one day, that'll be ONE of your testimonies out of many. As far as having no man --- while you're in school that can be a blessing in disguise! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif But as you've stated, the right one will come along in time. You'll get that "c" handled. Keep the faith. AND congratulations on your 4 A's --- that's tremendous in itself!
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**Ania**.
Know that you are blessed. Just as iron must go through the fire in order to be perfected, so must we! This is God way of perfecting you my Dear. Praise him in the mist of the storm! Thank him for no car, and ask for the opportunity to minister to someone on the bus. I pray your strength in the Lord. God bless! |
Tickledpink and Eclipse,
Thank you for that support!! It only pushes me harder to achieve my goals through his grace. It's funny I never looked at not having a man in college a blessing, however when you think about it, really it is http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif And I am very grateful that I'm making it through these semesters without having my financial situation "bother" or "harrass" me. Thanks http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif I need to check out this website more often! |
Out of our tests, comes our Testimony...
Today in church, my pastor reminded us of how important it is to share our testimony with others. At first, I was content to keep the Lord's good work to myself...but I couldn't shake the feeling that somebody needed to hear what I had to say. A little more than a month ago, it seemed like my whole world crumbled. My marriage ended and I struggled with thoughts of ending my life. I remember crying with a bottle of pills in my hand..and calling the ambulance after being scared that I had taken too many. Fortunately...and only through the grace of God...I survived and lived to see another day. When I posted my prayer request on this site, I was overwhelmed at the concern and support of my fellow Sisters in Christ, who didn't even know me personally. I cried everytime I read the kind posts of encouragement. Slowly, but surely, I began to see the Lord's plan for me. My heart is healing and my faith is so much stronger. I'm learning to see the "Value in the Valley". For all my sisters who are going through hard times, I am a LIVING TESTIMONY of the work of the Lord. Just when you think all is going wrong and you have no where to turn...Praise God!!!!!! The tears I cry as I write this second post are so far from the tears of sorrow I cried during my first. These are tears of VICTORY! For I know who holds the future. I know how hard it is to be a Strong African American Woman in this day and age. Sometimes it seems as though we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. But the Lord provides ALL that we need. Well, to make a long post short...I just want you all to know that your prayers and thoughts were received. Keep witnessing the good works of the Lord, believe me, somebody is listening! |
Praise Report:
Greetings Ladies..(and gents who may frequent) I just wanted to take the time to thank GOD for all HE has given me. This weekend I recv'd a letter from the college of education stating that I had won the minorities in education scholarship I had applied for. I am so happy b/c as all of you who are/have been in school know higher education is not cheap. So thats all I wanted to say everyone have a good week! Yours in the Christ, MEEKS [This message has been edited by meeks (edited June 05, 2000).] [This message has been edited by meeks (edited June 05, 2000).] |
Sisters (in Christ, in AKA, in humanity):
I'm so glad that this thread is growing and increasing the positive energy! I want you all to know that you are always in my prayers, and for some reason, I am always filled when I bring you before the Lord! Serenity, Ania, and SilvernGold, you are especially in my heart today. I have yet another praise report: I have accepted a position with a much larger company than I currently work for, which fufills two desires of mine: more income (!!) and an opportunity to work in a Fortune 500 environment. It will be hard to leave the "public relations boot camp" I've been working for the past year, but I go knowing that my next challenge will make me stronger and smarter (hopefully). "He's been good, really been good, to me; He's been so good to me!" DG [This message has been edited by Discogoddess (edited June 05, 2000).] |
Hello Sorors and SFs. I am so overwhelmed with thankfulness that I can't keep it to myself. I must praise the Almighty for everything HE has done! I must praise Him for ALL of my blessings (good and bad). As I reflect on this past school year, I have come to realize that there are those who are truly threatened by my presence and my being. I am not trying to sound arrogant or anything... but it is true. There are women that I work with who are threatened by my confidence, my intelligence, my resourcefulness, and my educational level, my leadership abilities, among other things. It was hard for me to have to deal with "criticism" from women of another race, but to have to deal with jealousy and negativity from your own was something. I thank God for allowing me to obtain everything that I have. I thank God for the parents I had. They ALWAYS enforced receiving a college degree and advanced degrees. I do not apologize for the experiences the Lord has allowed me to experience, nor for the upbringing that I had. We all make choices in our life. I just thank God that I have him and he knows my desires, ideal, goals and aspirations. He has allowed me to achieve every goal that I have set for myself, including receiving my BA, becoming an AKA, MPA, most recently receiving a +30, and I plan on going back to school in the next year or two to get my PH.D or ED.d. (I am only 27 years old). I am not trying to say I'm all that or anything, but I just want to share that the Lord has been sooo good to me. Whatever negativity my co-workers brought to me, it was Jesus that always protected and guided me. There were many times where I became discouraged, where I did not understand... but it was Jesus that brought a soror to me to help guide me with issues that I faced at our school. She had been there before, therefore she was able to "school" me as how to handle situations. Because of this, she has now become a mentor of sorts. She said I would have a hard time whereever I went because I was a female, black, young, educated, confident, intelligent, professional, independent, serious, determined, and I was an AKA; therefore the "masses" would not know how to handle me. With that, our own sistahs, were threatened by their ignorance, threatened by their jealousy, threatened by the mere fact that they are angry with themselves for chosing the road that they should not have. I posted, sorry it's so long, because their could be someone that could be facing this issue, or could face this issue in the future. As a black, EDUCATED woman, one way or another, you will face this. But as long as you have CHRIST, it won't matter, he will see you through! THANK YOU, JESUS! I thought that I would share my testimony with you! Skee Wee!
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Skeewee Soror and hello sisterfriends. Keep stepping out into GOD's LIGHT!
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All of you will be in my prayers. And my hearts go out to all of you. Just remember when you are in the valley, things may seem tough, but on the other side awaits a blessing. God puts us in trying situations to see how strong we are. When you have faith and pray and leave everything in his hands, the feelings in phenemonal!!! There's no other like it. Just keeping praying and have faith.....You may be in the valley now, but soon you will reach the mountain.
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Hello sorors,
I am asking you all to pray for me and my sorors. If you all have not heard we are having lots of trouble w/ some fake AKA's.If you want to know where e-mail me. |
Thank you Jesus, Thank you Lord, all praises belong to you Father.
This is an excellent,excellent, topic everyone of you are in my prayers tonight be steadfast and unmovable. He will answer all prayers because he is an on time GOD. I hope that you all can feel the Lord moving through this thread. A soul could have been saved or reborn again all it takes is an acceptance of his name. I have been blessed to have a boyfriend who is saved and it is a CONSTANT CONSTANT STRUGGLE to live right and not fall into the desires of Satan's hand. I will pray for every request tonight. GOD BLESS |
May I first say, "May God Bless and Keep You,"
Hi there! Although I am not an AKA myself, I am married to gorgeous Alpha man & realize the bond that a fraternity/sorority can provide. The Lord has blessed me with a loving husband and a beautiful son. I thank God for watching over us and you all beautiful people as well. It is so inspiring to see educated black women such as ourselves having intelligent, supportive conversations. I would like to interact on a consistent basis. Being that I am not a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is that ok? |
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This is a quiet dedication to all the Sorors who are now Ivy BTW.
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This is a quiet dedication to all Sorors who are now Ivy BTW.
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sorors and sisterfriends this thread shows that so many of us want to give praises to God He is Awesome!!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif i'm glad we recognize his blessings and disicipline in our lives so many do not http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif . I encourage all to invest in reading at least one scripture a day and putting it into practice http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif
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Hello Sorors and Friends, I wanted to open up my morning by sharing my good news with you and also asking for a simple prayer request.
First, I was baptized last night and thus have rededicated my life to the lord - I must say it feels REAL GOOD!! It was very personal and everything happen so fast, I was notified almost at the last minute that I could be baptized last night, so I did not make a big deal out of it, none of my family was present. I was almost sad, but I had to sit and remember how I came into the world and how I will leave (ie by my little self - ALONE, but of course never lonely). Okay now for the Prayer request: Simply I just want to ask the lord that he guide me, and I know it will be an up hill battle but I hope that I am all I can be in his eyes. Sisters and brothers pray for me and with me! Thank You and AMEN!! Your sister in Christ LadyAKA P.S. Any advice or guidance is accepted, please e-mail me privately |
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