Yesterday morning right before worship service, a little girl came up to me in the ladies room. I don't know her well at all, but she seemed to know me. I guess she remembered me because I do the children's sermon every Sunday. She is about 9 or 10 years old. She looked up at me and said, ''I have a prayer request please.'' I said, ''okay, sweetie'' and I totally expected to hear about a hurt pet or a sport event. She said, ''my aunt Rainy had a baby girl and she was born too early and we don't know if she will live.'' When she finished, I put my hands on her shoulders and asked the baby's name. She told me it is Dakota. I promised her I would not forget and she smiled and went into the worship service. I asked a cousin of mine who that child was, but she didn't know. Then in a flash it hit me. This child and Dakota are the grandchildren of a lady I know who works at a local store. She had shown me pictures of the baby last week. The baby's pancreas is not fully developed and she will be in the hospital for a long time they think. The mom was in the military but is out now. Here is where it really gets me. The little girl seeking prayers for her cousin lost her mother and her dad was terribly injured in an accident about 2 years ago. Her dad is now in a wheelchair. He and his wife were on his motorcycle and someone hit them. I was so overcome with emotion when I put this all together. So many people turn their backs on God when something so horrible happens to them, but this little one knew to ask for prayers for the new baby. Even though she lost so much. What faith at such a young age. I felt honored that she asked me. It was youth Sunday yesterday and Crystal had one of the first prayers. When I told my sister about the little girl she asked Crystal if she could add that prayer request but we could see Crystal was confused about how to do that so my sister asked me to do it before Crystal prayed. It was hard to speak with so much emotion running through my heart but I managed to tell our church family what had happened and believe me, Baby Dakota is being prayed for here in our little town. Would you please add her to your prayers and also the young girl who spoke to me. I want to be able to tell her where everyone is praying so if you don't mind letting me know what state you are in, please let me know here or send me a pm. I want to give her a list on Sunday for her and her grandmother. I may print a map and mark where people are praying. She would probably like that. I am sorry this is so very long, but it is so important to this little girl. Thank you all. Beth
Beth, you have such a loving ministry! Tell the dear little one that people in Kansas are thanking the Lord for her faith and praying for the recovery of Dakota! (And then keep us informed of how God responds to prayer.)
I don't mean to sound like a know it all, but I knew to put Kansas and a few other places on the list already. I knew you would be praying. Please add them to any prayer lists you know about and I will keep you up to date as I get news. She is a beautiful baby. Over four pounds.
That story brought tears to my eyes. I will be praying for both Dakota and her sweet cousin here in Idaho.
I am so thrilled to see so many responding already. I am hoping to have someone in all 50 states and anywhere else, by Sunday. If you can help me find prayer warriors please just let me know what state and a first name or screen name to write in on that state. (or country) I am so excited to do this for this little girl. I know we have 6 or more states covered already. I am sure there will be more by tonight. Thanks.
There are prayers here in Mesa Arizona! We'll add the baby to our prayer list at church as well if that's ok!
Beth, you have our prayers in Ohio. I just could'nt imagine all the things that little girl has gone through and now to be so worried about her cousin.
