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RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG)

First let me start off by saying I hope not to offend anyone.  This post is send with a pure heart and the utmost love for you ladies.  A little over a week ago when I read the post below (in bold) by Soon2BSands to Prncsz (when she was having problems with the wedding music in the church) the Lord told me to send out a post reaching out to you ladies for prayer. 


Let me just go on record and say Satan is mad as Hell about this union and is pulling out the big ones to try and stop it. Fi and I just spent some time praying for you and your future husband. There's a reason he doesn't want you married and if I have to push you down the aisle to a version of Amazing Grace it'll happen... the enemy comes to steal kill and destroy and that's what he's attempting to do now. I'm not normally one to give Satan credit buy this time I'm standing up FOR yall and saying

OK SATAN... WE SEE YOU... YOUR ANTICS ARE NOTED BUT WE ALSO SERVE A GOD WHO IS A GOD THAT HONORS MARRIAGE AND VOWS MADE BEFORE HIM. WE GET IT... YOU MAD... NOW FEEL FREE TO GO BACK TO HELL WHERE YOU CAME FROM. THIS HERE WEDDING WILL HAPPEN.

*adjusts skirt*

SIS... ALL things work together for the good of those who love God. You remember that and you can rejoice in the adversity surrounding your big say.

We have your back and Daddy loves his children. Start right now speaking positives over your wedding in 5 ( the number of grace ) days.

*hugs*


I didn’t do it.  I was totally disobedient because of fear of misunderstanding and rejection.  Ladies I apologize for not having enough faith in you and in God!  So devil fear is not going to hold back our blessings anymore!!!!!  God told me to do this so I know that He has a reason and more importantly He has a blessing that He wants to bestow on the women of this board.  As Soon2BSands (Tasha) has stated above the devil is mad because we have decided to honor God with our commitment in marriage.  The enemy is going to come against us all at one point or another.  Whether it be to attack our finances, our job, our family, and even our relationship with our FI.  The attacks on us are evident in all the post that I see on here requesting prayer, jobs, guidance ect.  So here is what the Lord told me to do.  I am calling on you women to commit to pray twice a week for all the ladies on this AA board.  Pick a day between Monday and Saturday to pray for us.  It doesn’t have to be a long pray.  It doesn’t have to be a fancy prayer.  It just has to be an honest cry to God.  Then on Sunday let us all say a prayer together.  We will stand side by side against the enemy.  Everyone is welcome to participate no matter what religion.  This is a cry for prayer so God can release the power of His blessings into our lives.  God has something big for each and every one of us.  I am standing on scripture Jeremiah 29: 11-13   For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 

I believe that there will be instant blessings that comes from this.  God has shown me that the blessings He has for this group are like a raging river being held back by a flood gate.  When we are obedient to His call for prayer that gate will be opened and a flood of His blessing will wash over us. So in addition to my call to prayer God also instructed me to do Testimony Tuesdays.  (Don't you just love how down to earth God is.) I will make a post for you all to post your Testimonies of what the Lord has done for you.  According to Rev 12:11 this is how we shall overcome the enemy.  11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.    


So ladies will you join me?  We all have the craziness of planning a wedding, or building our lives with our new husband, and of course the everyday things in our lives to deal with.  But I promise you this will only take a minute of your time and the return you get back on this investment will be GREAT!!  I can truly say that I have never felt closer to a group of women I have not met face to face in my life.  When I first "lurked" on this board the love and positive vibes that I saw was a wonderful and welcomed surprise. (sadly black women are not known for being postive to one another.)  I feel you ladies are like a second family.  I appreciate each and every one of you, even the ones who just "lurk" on here.  May God bless and keep you in this wonderful, crazy, scary time in our lives.  Sending you all a big ol (((HUG)))

Cat xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  • edited December 2011
    I will take Wednesdays. 
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  • edited December 2011
    Love it.
    They say god is a powerful person and when he comes calling with a message its for all to hear. I so can appreciate these words of encouragement this morning seeing I was having a bad day. I'm all for it Cat, and loves how God had you deliver this message to us ladies.
  • edited December 2011
    I am all for it as well but a confession I need help in the prayer department I dont know how to pray what to say so this will help me tremedously
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  • edited December 2011
    Dang it. Now im in tears. YES I WILL DEF PRAY. Thank you for posting.
     
    Satan get somewhere and sit down! Our Daddy got this. 
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  • edited December 2011
    I LOVE IT! I would like Wednesday's  too
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_red-alert-call-everyone-prayer-super-duper-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:09bacfaf-a968-42b4-9693-f5b314866f6fPost:5fec95a0-df1e-4387-a014-133043511b2f">Re: RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I am all for it as well but a confession I<strong> need help in the prayer department I dont know how to pray what to say </strong>so this will help me tremedously
    Posted by Kedeisha8[/QUOTE]

    Girl I use to think that I needed fancy words and to put on "airs" to pray to God.  That is soooooo far from the truth.  The Word says that God already know what we need before we even asks.  He knows our heart.  What God wants from us is a relationship.  Just talk to Him.  Like I said it doesn't have to be fancy or formal.  What He wants is a friendship with you.  So since God already knows how we talk, just talk to Him like you would any other friend.   Sometimes when I talk to God I'm like "God what's up with that"? LOL  The more you do it the easier and more comfortable you will feel doing it.   I find the best place for me to pray is when I am alone in my car.  The other drives must think I'm talking to myself but hey I don't care. LOL <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" /> HTH
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  • edited December 2011

    Great idea!

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  • edited December 2011
    I'm pretty new to the board but I agree I feel close like you ladies somehow know what I'm going through and you have similar ideas that I do. I have posted things on here for your opinions before I even ask my mom or BFF because we are going through a similar experience together (wedding/marriage planning). I will commit to pray weekly for us all. I don't want to pick a certain day in the event I forget on that day! But I have made a note on top of my daily bread devotional to "Pray for Knotties."
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  • edited December 2011
    I am sitting at work crying! lol
    The devil is working hard in our homes.  We are GODS CHILDREN yall. If you hold on to that, NOTHING can stop you. The devil will work extra hard to bring you down because you are a child of God.  I am not going to take a specific day. I am going to pray for all of us every day. 

    My favorite verse for us right now is MATTHEW 18;20
    For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 
    We are all gathered in HIS name.. and He is with us.
    ***Hugs***
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  • empeguesempegues member
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    edited December 2011
    This is right on time...
  • edited December 2011
    This is just what I needed to day especailly with my mini drama about my sound tech guy at my church. I'm down for everything you've said and with so many of us praying for the same thing and showing unity the devil is bound to flee because we're all Gods children.

    When I pray I always pray for the people I don't know so that they may be blessed because everyone needs prayer.

    I love this and thank God he showed you the direction to bring this message to us.
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  • edited December 2011
    WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!!

    This has been by far THE.MOST.POWERFUL post i have EVER read in ANY board!

    I pray "talk" to God allll throughout the day! My sister had a quote on FB that said, "when you are down to NOTHING, God is up to SOMETHING. The faithful see the invisible, believe the incredible and then receive the impossible" - so ladies, lets be strong in our faith and lets hold on to embrace the miracles of the Lord.

    In regards to knowing "how to pray," know this-- - God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them.

    I know the devil is maddddddddddddd as all hell right about now! LOL.  
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  • happe2getherhappe2gether member
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    edited December 2011
    Tears welling up in my eyes right now.  I know we are all going through something right now with wedding planning and life in general and I'm always comforted when I read the posts here because I know there are some ladies who really are supportive of me right now.  Silent prayers will be said for you all each day.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GROUP!!

    (((((GROUP HUG)))))
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  • edited December 2011
    "My favorite verse for us right now is MATTHEW 18;20
    For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.  We are all gathered in HIS name.. and He is with us."

    "when you are down to NOTHING, God is up to SOMETHING. The faithful see the invisible, believe the incredible and then receive the impossible" - so ladies, lets be strong in our faith and lets hold on to embrace the miracles of the Lord."

    To both quotes

    AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!  Ya'll I am over here just ballin.  I knew God had a purpose and a plan.  I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE BLESSINGS THAT WILL COME OUT OF THIS!!!!!!  So excited for God to get the glory and for peoples lives to be changed!!!!!  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for receiving this with such open arms!  I love you ladies more than you know.
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  • edited December 2011
    I ironically lost my job today.... right as Cat was posting this.
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  • edited December 2011
    Girl there is no need to ask.  I have included you ladies in my nightly prayer since I started posting on a regular basis on here.  We ladies and FI's are the future of showing that strong black love does happen and I pray daily that we have strength and long happiness
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_red-alert-call-everyone-prayer-super-duper-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:09bacfaf-a968-42b4-9693-f5b314866f6fPost:340ba4b9-6a0c-44aa-8bf9-af91b1a62469">Re: RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG)</a>:
    [QUOTE]I ironically lost my job today.... right as Cat was posting this.
    Posted by Soon2BSand[/QUOTE]

    Girl I didn't think I could cry any harder.  My prayers are with you and I know like I know my name is Catherine that GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU!!!!!!  The devil is a liar and what he set up as your failure God will turn it around for your good.  Hold you head up high and know that you are a child of the most high God.  God is still Jehovah Jireh your  provider!!! Every needs shall be met. Sending you the biggest ((((((HUG)))))) I can.  Love you sis! 
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    WOW this was sooooooooooooooooo needed. I will take Tues.

    P.S We thank God in advance!!!!



  • sheshedukeshesheduke member
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    edited December 2011
    Excellent post I am so onboard. Gosh I love this board such a blessing
  • edited December 2011
    I will take Wednesdays...Here is a scripture my FI and I look to for support:  "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Phillipians 1:6

    As the old folks say, "he ain't through with me yet"
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  • MsAmeera25MsAmeera25 member
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    edited December 2011
    This is right on time. Amen Amen Amen.

     

  • empeguesempegues member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_red-alert-call-everyone-prayer-super-duper-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:09bacfaf-a968-42b4-9693-f5b314866f6fPost:7fa3cf98-d48d-490f-8223-b53e0b2cc87c">Re: RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG)</a>:
    [QUOTE]WOW!!!!! WOW!!!!! This has been by far THE.MOST.POWERFUL post i have EVER read in ANY board! I pray "talk" to God allll throughout the day! My sister had a quote on FB that said, "when you are down to NOTHING, God is up to SOMETHING. The faithful see the invisible, believe the incredible and then receive the impossible" - so ladies, lets be strong in our faith and lets hold on to embrace the miracles of the Lord. In regards to knowing "how to pray," know this-- - God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them. I know the devil is maddddddddddddd as all hell right about now! LOL.  
    Posted by Gift928[/QUOTE]

    ALL OF THIS!  I want to be just like you ladies when I grow up :) 
  • edited December 2011
    WOWZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IM LURKING A BIT

    Cat i am so on cue with you on this. Ladies keep praying and be a testimony of his good graces and provisions over our lives.

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  • edited December 2011
    Yes!!! I'm just in awe of how good God is despite of my imperfections and short coming he continues to bless. This post is what I really needed right now my job is currently on strike which means no paycheck And not even sure how long right in the midst of wedding planning but I KNOW MY GOD is awesome and he makes a way out of no way. again thank u for this post and u ladies y'all we continuously be in my prayers
  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_red-alert-call-everyone-prayer-super-duper-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:09bacfaf-a968-42b4-9693-f5b314866f6fPost:b2af08cb-d45c-4bb9-b803-7cc29df157d4">Re: RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG)</a>:
    [QUOTE]WOWZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IM LURKING A BIT Cat i am so on cue with you on this. Ladies keep praying and be a testimony of his good graces and provisions over our lives.
    Posted by A&M_Abyss[/QUOTE]

    A&M married or not you are still apart of us.  Lurk and post anytime!!  I actually like that the married ladies stay on the board.  They can give us experienced advice. 
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  • LSASLSAS member
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    edited December 2011
    Eyes full of tears!!! This is right in time for me, God is able to do all things.  I will stand strong with the AA board!!! Praying for all of us.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_red-alert-call-everyone-prayer-super-duper-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:09bacfaf-a968-42b4-9693-f5b314866f6fPost:3a6eb595-62a1-4d36-947d-dfd27920f192">Re: RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG)</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: RED ALERT!!!! A call to everyone for prayer (SUPER DUPER LONG) : <strong>Girl I didn't think I could cry any harder.  My prayers are with you and I know like I know my name is Catherine that GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU!!!!!!  The devil is a liar and what he set up as your failure God will turn it around for your good.  Hold you head up high and know that you are a child of the most high God.  God is still Jehovah Jireh your  provider!!! Every needs shall be met. Sending you the biggest ((((((HUG)))))) I can.  Love you sis! 
    </strong>Posted by djscat[/QUOTE]
     WOOOOO!  MERCY!  I feel the spirit!  I'm about to take off running around this job right now.
    @ djscat Girl you are a WARRIOR and we need more saints like you.  I am committed to praying with and for the ladies on this board.  I am at the point in my life where I don't need God to ask me more than once.  Where He sends me I WILL GO!  What He asks, I WILL DO!
    @ Soon2bSand You are so diligent in your petitions to God and no matter what the circumstances, GOD will provide.  Count it all joy, my sister.  You will prevail because you know WHO you are and WHOSE you are.  I will definitely keep you and the other knotties in my prayers. 

    @ AAW Knotties  I fall asleep at night calling out your names (screen names) to God asking Him to keep and protect you from dangers seen and unseen.  I love you ladies to life!
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  • chescamchescam member
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    Wow. This brought tears to my eyes. You ladies are wonderful. I will keep everyone in my prayers. God is able and will see us all through. We just have to remain faithful. My faith is not where it needs to be and I prayed that God would keep me strong and increase my faith. I must say, planning this wedding has really been a test and I see that I am not alone. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. 
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  • edited December 2011
    Ok I am in also... it seems that everyone is on for Wednesdays so I will do the same! Also, if anyone wants to pray together on the phone - although I know we are all in different time zones but  my mom and my aunt pray together on the phone each morning. Just an option. I am on the west coast but maybe that would work with someone.

    I love this post and I believe in the power of prayer and faith.
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  • edited December 2011
    I am definitely in.  This board is so wonderful and this is the best idea.  We all need positive encouragement and definitely intervention on a higher level.  Like others have said, I have never felt closer to a group of women I have never met...
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