Prayers for Micah's Parents

Well, it’s time for another letter from Grandpa. As I was praying the other morning, I felt the Lord tell me that we are to open up to all of you with regards to every prayer request and to hold nothing back. Since Micah has been born God has continually answered our prayers as each circumstance has arisen and He has proven himself over and over again. There is no one who cares for and loves Micah and everyone involved more than God does.

Those of you that have had kids realize the tremendous amount of time and effort that it takes with a newborn. Then when you consider the current condition of Micah, just imagine multiplying it exponentially. Micah’s parents, Chris and Stephanie, are both very young, they are not married, and are living at Stephanie’s mom’s house (thank God for her). We are still praying for major miracles and believe God will do these things but in the meantime, taking care of Micah is more than a full time job. It takes dedication and commitment that one can’t begin to imagine. Please pray for the following, which are not necessarily in any order:

1. That Chris and Stephanie have a Godly relationship.

2. That God will draw both Stephanie and Chris to Himself and that they would experience true intimacy with God and be able to receive all of the love that God has for them.

3. Pray for God’s strength for Stephanie to take care of Micah. If she is not constantly doing his exercises and maneuvers, the cerebral palsy will kick in quickly and his legs and limbs will be frozen in place for the rest of his life. Even if God were to choose to heal him through a program or just heal his brain in the future, if his legs and limbs have not been exercised, he will never be able to move them and they will be stuck in that position for the rest of his life.

4. Pray that Chris completes cosmetology school for haircutting so that he can have a job that can support taking care of the family.

5. Pray that the Lord provides cheap housing so they can ultimately have their own place. One that they could call their own and that would be more conducive to raising Micah.

6. Pray that God will send good Christian friends for both Chris and Stephanie and that any ungodly friendships would be broken off.

Obviously, Micah continues to need prayer. However as you can see, we are putting a special request out for his parents. God loves both of them so much. As they take a step towards God, they will find Him running to them. God bless you all and thank you for praying.

Grandpa Gary