Prayer request for Preacher Jim

[Boaz]

I ask for prayer for Jim . He has multiple health problems right now . He is carrying a full work load and then some . Then in his off time he helps us here ...but he never complains .
I have visited Jim's church and can vouch for the fact that he preaches the true word of GOD . I have found Jim to be a good and honest man . He tries to help all , at times to the detriment of his health . He and his wife are truly GOD's servants . His wife is having health issues also yet they keep working on .

Please pray for Jim and his wife that they can continue to glorify our Lord through their efforts . Pray for their health problems and ministry .

Thank you

[DerekP Houston]

I will most certainly pray for his quick recovery and relief from what ails him. Had a number of good conversations with him and look forward to many more, I hope they are both feeling better soon.

[koehn,jim]

I will add him and his wife to my prayers.

[jmort]

Praying for Jim and his wife that they can continue to glorify our Lord through their efforts . Praying for their health problems and ministry .
Thank God for good people like Jim and his wife.

[Pine Baron]

Praying for Jim and his wife. May God show his Mercy and Grace. In Jesus name . Amen

[Boaz]

Lord be close to Jim and his wife . Give them healing and relief from their physical problems . Continue to help them with building their ministry .Guide them and strengthen them . Thank you for them Lord . Amen

[Boaz]

Just now received a text . His wife is having emergency surgery . Pray for this situation now please .

[Pine Baron]

Urgent prayer sent.

[Hogtamer]

will do

[USMC87]

Added to our prayer list.

[castalott]

Sincere Prayers for Both... Dear Lord.... Please give Jim and his Wife Strength, Love, Mercy, Faith, Hope, Healing, and Good Outcome... Amen

[xbeeman412]

Will keep Jim and His Wife in Our prayers.

[Preacher Jim]

Thank you my smorgasbord of problems are in God's hands, Mary has been my partner for 53 years and I ask you to keep praying they are working.

[Boaz]

Your a dang hardhead . I know because it takes one to know one . YOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF !!
I love you brother . Might be hammering on you in next few days . Your what makes this Chapel though many might not know .

I am praying for Mary , I'm praying for you both .

Charlie

[aspangler]

I am praying for you and Mary, Jim. May God continue to bless.

Bro. Albert

[Boaz]

Answer to a question .

Originally Posted by Grmps
Boaz, What's wrong with Jim??
Grmps yours is a good question . I think my reply should be on the ..Pray for Preacher Jim thread here below .

Jim's knees are gone , he sits to preach . Lost breathing capacity ...15% in the worst lung . He is 74 years old and still pastoring in a full time church , counseling , running a pantry ....and being a good friend to everyone he meets , loves to witness , encourage and love people . He never complains ....you have never heard him here mention his physical problems. He teaches the true word of GOD from the bible (heard him) to lead . I have high respect for him .

He is going to be mad at me for putting this up and give me heck but he deserves recognition . My highest call......A good and honest man , I don't give that lightly . He is a man you can trust .

That said he is one of the strongest men I know .

[buckwheatpaul]

Father, Please be with Preacher Jim as he goes forth in his life. Heal his health problems and be with his wife as she undergoes her medical problems as well. Father, You daily walk with us but Jim is a faithful witness for You. Please be with these two people as they are treated and throughout their healing. AMEN

[Boaz]

Lord thank you for Jim . Strengthen him , be close to him and improve his health . Give him relief and ease his pain . Continue to light his path and be close to him as he leads others to you . Thank you for putting him in our lives . Amen

[jcren]

Prayers sent

[smoked turkey]

Boaz, thanks for giving us the details so we can more effectively pray for Pastor Jim and his wife, Mary. Their need touches me and I know that Jesus not only knows, but feels their infirmities. He can and will help them in their time of need.
Dear Lord I bring to you Jim and Mary this morning. Lord, they are true warriors in the fight for the advancement of your kingdom here on earth. I humbly add my prayers to those others here and ask that you place your healing hands on them both right now and that they will immediately be lifted up so that you might continue to receive the glory and honor for their ministry to not only us, but those around them in their area. Lord for Pastor Jim, I specifically ask that you do a healing work on his knees so that he can be up and about his daily activities without pain, and also that you increase his lung function so that he can continue to breath with proper oxygen. Touch Mary as she is having an emergency procedure as we pray. In your mighty name we ask this. Amen.

[Boaz]

Amen .

[Blackwater]

Gee whiz, Jim! Praying you and Mary get the reprieve you both need! Sorry to have not been here earlier. Been fighting some of my own problems here, and just haven't felt right to try to pitch in here, but even so, you and all the regulars here are always in my prayers, whether I check in here or not. God bless you and Mary both, and may our Lord send you both the healing you need to continue your diligent and wonderful work. Amen.

[Hickok]

I pray God's love, care and protection for Jim and Mary as they face these trials, in the Name of Christ Jesus amen!

[Boaz]

Gee whiz, Jim! Praying you and Mary get the reprieve you both need! Sorry to have not been here earlier. Been fighting some of my own problems here, and just haven't felt right to try to pitch in here, but even so, you and all the regulars here are always in my prayers, whether I check in here or not. God bless you and Mary both, and may our Lord send you both the healing you need to continue your diligent and wonderful work. Amen.

Amen .

[big bore 99]

Prayers sent.

[Boaz]

Lord be with Jim today . Allow him rest , lighten his load Lord . Give relief to his physical problems . Thank you for Jim , thank you for working through him here and his ministry . Amen

[buckwheatpaul]

Father, I am renewing my prayer for comfort, fear removal, and medical help for Jim and his bride, Mary. Please be with them as they are treated and do Your work while under medical care. Please guide the medical teams that are treating them and wrap Your loving arms around them. AMEN

[Preacher Jim]

Our God answers prayer!!! Preliminary report just came in blood and fluid. The oncology report final report due next week but my internist was relieved and said eat steak tonight. God is good, his words.

[Preacher Jim]

Fellows i thank all of you for the kind words and prayers. You all know how to humble and old preacher. Now I have to live up to those words.

[Boaz]

Good news ! Still praying brother , mobility and relief .

[Blackwater]

"Eat steak tonight!!!???" I sure wish my docs would give me that Rx!!! Great to hear, Jim. You must be made of the "good stuff" our forebears were made of. Those were some TOUGH folks, and God blessed them richly. Maybe TOO richly? Our generation didn't learn what they did, and the newer generations don't have a clue what it took to get them to this point in this world! You always inspire me, Jim, and that ain't exactly an easy thing to do, brother! Thanks!

[castalott]

I went and celebrated with you tonight... I was the guy eating salmon... Dale

[Preacher Jim]

Great Dale we had salads and pizza friend owns an all you can eat place best salad bar around.
Mary loves salmon she would have been over with you..

[Pine Baron]

Thanks for the good news, Jim. God is indeed good. Prayers continue.

[Blackwater]

Nobody celebrates like a bunch of believers who have just received a blessing from the Lord! Nobody can ever be as happy, thankful and humble, all in one! Our God is a wonderful and masterful and loving God, and I thank Him for all that, and yet more!

[Preacher Jim]

They have moved on to item number 2 on my list of ailments.
X-ray last Friday showed right lung collapsing have appointments with pulmonary specialist tomorrow. Had orders not to preach this past Sunday but I did anyway. Guess I need you all praying on this one. Mainly for my wife as this is having an effect on her. God is in control.

[Boaz]

Praying for you and Mary . Ya'll have never left my prayers .

[DerekP Houston]

Sure hope they get you to feeling better soon, prayers sent.

[buckwheatpaul]

Jim, I am still praying for you and Mary....I really pray that you both are getting better brother....Paul

[Blackwater]

Jim, I admire your spunk and get-up-and-go, but SOMETIMES, the Good Lord gave us a brain so we can know when to quit, and take it easy, and let folks learn to get along without us! I love your passion, and I think there's a special place in God's heart for really passionate men. But we CAN, if we let it, let that passion drive us to places where we are NOT magnified, but are diminished. The folks who rely on and depend on you MUST see you take care of yourself. God didn't give us these brains just to WANT things, but to know when to say "enough," and when to cut back for a bit, so we can carry on later.

I know you love your work, and want to do even more, but sometimes, you have to let folks who depend on you learn to fend for themselves, or at least tread water a bit, so you can continue your work. Remember, we can't always have what we WANT, but if we are humble enough to listen to the Lord, and use our brains for something besides justifying what we WANT to do, we'll all live a lot longer in all probability. So .... know when to slow down and take it easy, and when to rest, and you'll get a lot more done in your life. You're "ripe," now and can do more with less. Use that. It's good when folks have to figure out some things for themselves. It helps keep them from becoming dependent on you, and makes them more self sufficient, and self sufficient Christians are the best kind, and can do much more than the dependent kind. You'll be doing both yourself AND them a favor! None of us is 10 ft. tall, bulletproof and immortal any more! I keep getting reminders of that more regularly than I think I really need them, but ..... I don't have the best track record of being judicious in those judgments, so ..... I'll go with what the Lord sends me! And I absolutely HATE slowing down, but compared to the other option .... well, let's just say I HAVE to take that option!

God bless you my brother!

[Hogtamer]

Thank you for your faithfulness, soldier of the cross!

[w30wcf]

Very sorry to learn of this. Prayers said for Pastor Jim & his wife.

w30wcf

[rl69]

I guess I look at things a bit deferant. I admire your tenacity to God! If you can't stand sit! I know you look to him for guidance. I know he will never fail us. You are a insperation. Keep on keeping on. Your rewards await you in heaven!

[Preacher Jim]

The final report on the biopsies came in last night, no cancer.
The rest of my tests for the Lung collapse and diaphragm issue are scheduled for the 16th of Oct. the results will be that day so no waiting.
Good news is I am still preaching every Sunday and praising the Lord for his mercy.

[Boaz]

I'm glad to hear that report Jim ! I'm still praying and have great hope there can be relief given on the lung situation . Still praying brother .

[Boaz]

Prayer should continue for Jim . Please pray for both him and Mary . Pray for their health and their ministry . We believe in a merciful GOD that answers prayer .

[daloper]

Oh God. I lift up Jim and his wife to you. I praise you for the report that the biopsies showed no cancer. Be with his wife and lay your healing hands upon the both of them. Give them strength and comfort in this time. You are a loving father who cares for his children. Bless them both. In the name of your son, Jesus Christ, Amen.

[Boaz]

Thank you daloper . Amen

[Pine Baron]

Prayers continue for Jim and Mary.

[Preacher Jim]

Today is the day I find out if anything can be done with the collapsed lung. Had 30 day wait between tests. Doctor will see me after the tests completed
Thank you all who have prayed as the Lord has answered and I was able to spend time every day at ministry and preach every Sunday.
God is so good and he does answer your prayers

[daloper]

Father God. Continue to be with Jim and watch over him. Give the doctors wisdom while dealing with the collapsed lung. We ask for healing in this. We praise you for the strength he has so that he can continue with the ministry that you have called him to. May he be a beacon to all as they see him doing your work. If any see him that do not know you as their God or accepted your Son and their savior may they see the work that you are doing through him and come to you. Bless him and keep him safe. In the name of your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ , I pray .Amen.

[Pine Baron]

^^Amen^^

[Boaz]

Father God. Continue to be with Jim and watch over him. Give the doctors wisdom while dealing with the collapsed lung. We ask for healing in this. We praise you for the strength he has so that he can continue with the ministry that you have called him to. May he be a beacon to all as they see him doing your work. If any see him that do not know you as their God or accepted your Son and their savior may they see the work that you are doing through him and come to you. Bless him and keep him safe. In the name of your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ , I pray .Amen.

Thank you daloper . Amen

[texasnative46]

Preacher Jim,

GREAT NEWS.

PRAYERS UP.

yours, "D" & tex

[Preacher Jim]

The tests today show no copd lung capacity is safe and they gave me breo inhalation unit to keep bad lung clear.
All tests show I have enough oxygen capacity from good lung. Being me i think God has answered your prayers and I have more work to do. No forced retirement yet.

[Boaz]

I knew GOD would not take you from the field , you will never leave the field . Though not all I wanted I praise GOD for all given .

Thank you Lord for Jim and his work . Be close , sustain him and guide him . Be with Mary , I have seen Mary Lord in her efforts . Many depend on these faithful servants . Bless them . I thank you for all you have done in their lives that affect so many . Give more like them . Amen

[jeepyj]

Preacher Jim,
I've been following this thread since a while back and have been saying a prayer each time Boaz has updated us. It's been a while since we've had any dealing but I recall that you treated my very fair a few years ago on a deal we struck up. I'm so very happy to have the update and glad that things are looking on the plus side for a change.

[Blackwater]

Gee whiz, Jim! Thank you for that great report! Maybe this was just a lesson God sent to you that you simply CAN not do what you've been used to doing for so long now? Billy Graham has had to slow down. He accepted his limitations gracefully. You'll never, as Boaz said, "leave the field," but maybe it's time to cut back SOME of your activities, and become more selective about what you take on and what you let slide. When you get to Heaven, you'll owe NOBODY an apology for what you've done here! You've won my respect and admiration for your passion and fearless and unrelenting efforts on our Lord's behalf. But this isn't a one-man show! ALL of us, including your congregation, must at some point begin to do our OWN work, and help those who've tended us so faithfully for so long by doing more and taking up some slack. You're a leader in addition to a shepherd, so see if a little delegating won't make things better for ALL of you concerned. God be with both of you.

[daloper]

Father God. Thank you for the good report from Jim. Continue to be with him and keep him well for the work you will have him do. Continue to lay your hands on him and heal him of this problem with the bad lung. Keep him strong so that he can continue with his work. He does this all for you and your glory. In the name of your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray. Amen.

[Pine Baron]

Great prayer daloper, thank you and AMEN.

[Boaz]

Lord be with , sustain this couple . Strengthen them your servants . Help them in their efforts to glorify you . Keep them in the field to help others . Thank you Lord . Amen