Covered In Prayer

As Caleb and I take off this morning, to have a variety of tests done on his body, I am thankful to know that people are praying for us.  My friend Megan sent out the following email to a number of friends that we know and this morning it gives me a lot of comfort knowing that people are standing by us in prayer.  And it blesses my heart to know I have a friend like Megan who will reach out and ask for this on our behalf....she is a blessing to me and a true friend.  Who would have thought, years ago when she stepped foot in the salon, that she would one day become one of the dearest people in my life!!  Thank you Megan!! And thank you, friends, for praying!!

Dear Friends,

After spending some time with Julie last week, I was reminded just how amazing she and Caleb are – individually and as a couple! I am so inspired by the way that they desire to honor and glorify God regardless of the circumstances. They are a great role model to me and to so many others with what a godly marriage can look like. They put each other first, and in tough times, they seek after the Lord together.   As most of you know, they have had to put “in sickness and in health” to the test early in their marriage as Caleb has been working through some rough medical conditions. There are still a lot of unknowns and recently his health has deteriorated further.

I know that Julie and Caleb would both REALLY appreciate our support, but I (and apparently many others) have been struggling to figure out how to be a blessing to this couple who, even in crazy times, are so self sufficient! Julie told me last week that what they honestly really desire is prayer, heartfelt cares and concerns lifted up to God on their behalf. She told me that when people say they are praying it makes her want to cry because that truly is the best thing they can do and there isn't anything that makes them feel more supported than to know they are being covered in prayer. She also mentioned that she and Caleb have really felt and seen a difference in the times that they have fasted for Caleb’s health.

 I want to ask if you would be willing to join me in praying and/or fasting (in whatever way you can) for this amazing couple - particularly over the next two weeks. Caleb had a pretty rough week last week and will be taking this coming week off of work. They are going in on Wednesday (Feb 1) to perform a variety of tests to determine exactly what has been causing all of the medical problems he is facing. Lord Willing, they will get the results and some answers back from those tests the following Tuesday (Feb 7). Please do not feel obligated to fast at all – if you do not feel comfortable, lifting them up in prayer is still so effective! A couple of us are planning to fast this Wednesday and then the following Monday. Feel free to join us on those days, all week, or even for just a meal depending on your personal abilities and circumstances.  I know this would mean a lot to them, because we believe prayer and fasting absolutely do make a difference! 

Also, we may or may not have a group prayer gathering in a week or two to pray over Caleb and Julie – some of that is dependent on his health and circumstances.  We can keep you updated, and feel free to respond to the group as well.

Blessings over each of you.  Megan