Posted on 10/12/2001 7:05:14 AM PDT by 22cal
I don't post on FR often or even read much due to time constraints. So forgive me if I don't check back for several days. But today I saw this Prayer category, and want to share my concerns about a young friend.
Jonathan needs spiritual healing. He has MPD and is not currently in therapy. He has made a bit of progress these last few months including growing more independent of those he lives with and near who would control him.
He is a Christian, yet there are wars between his several personalities. Among others, I have seen a 12-year-old, an 8-year-old and a 30-year-old -- in intellect.
He is a shy and intelligent college student whose condition is starting to affect his studies. Currently, his emotions mostly stay buried as do the memories of his worst abuse when a child.
**Please pray that he finds a more loving and understanding home to live in.
**Please pray that he breaks away even more from co-dependency on the group around him.
**Please pray that he supplements a 'home church' and finds a strong Bible-teaching church or college youth organization to join.
**Please pray that he returns to diligent studying.
**Please pray that, when it is God's will, he will go back to therapy.
**Please intercede for him as you are led by the Spirit.
In Jesus' Precious name--
22
Father, we are learning more every day about how the human brain works...such an awesome and complex organ that You have provided for us! But we are long way from knowing how to treat many afflictions of the brain and mind. You do know, Dearest Father, every intricate interconnection between systems, biochemistry, nutrition, and anything else that can affect and influence the brain. You know exactly what has malfunctioned in Jonathan's body. You know the abuse he suffered, and how those incidents have influenced and exacerbated his present condition. You also know exactly how to repair the damage done to his mind, heart and spirit...and I ask You, Almighty God, to extend Your healing hand to our brother Jonathan. Take control of every influence which is causing him distress and these multiple personalities. Forbid that satan and his agents be allowed to capitalize on Jonathan's weakened state in any way...and if they have already invaded his life, I ask Father that You forbid them any more entrance into his life and body. Jesus, You cast out many demons while living among us...please cast out any evil which has laid hold of dear Jonathan and release him unharmed from their evil influences for the remainder of his life. Thank You Father! Thank You Jesus!
Father, help Jonathan concentrate and focus on his studies. Surround him with Your holy angels for protection and guidance...especially during times of great emotional pain or uncertainty. Let Jonathan be able and willing to reach out to You at any moment of any day and feel Your love and presence, and let him take great comfort knowing You are with him always. From Your generous bounty, Dearest Lord, provide every good thing to this young man. Let those who would harm him or distract him from You lose interest and leave him alone. Let no one and nothing single him out for ridicule or scorn...instead, send our dear brothers and sisters to him for comfort and support and a safe, nurturing place to live. Take him by the hand, Father, and lead Jonathan along paths that will please You.
Again Father, most beloved Jesus, heal Jonathan from every affliction as only You can. Bless him with every good thing, and give him wonderful work to do for You. Thank You Father, thank You Jesus, thank You Holy Spirit! In Jesus' name I ask these things...Amen!
It leaves a crack for the evil one.
22
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