Fr. Nigel update 8:30 AM Tues.

Fr. Nigel update 8:30 AM

Tuesday 11/3/09 8:30 AM
Good morning to all and praise to God for all the prayers yesterday. Fr. Nigel had a slightly upward day yesterday. His oxygen pressure was mildly reduced with no side effects which makes that a baby step forward once more. He continues to be in critical condition in the ICU and continues to be sedated so please – No Visitors. With concerns of transmission of the flu, you can certainly understand that all precautions must be taken to keep Fr. Nigel isolated.

Lynn prays for the day when she will be able to spread the news that Fr. Nigel has improved and has been taken off of the critical list, but Fr. Nigel is not there yet. So please continue your wonderful prayers for:

Complete healing of his lungs so that he may be taken off of the oxygen;
Protection of his organs, especially his kidneys;
Elimination of his fever and whatever is causing the fever

You know that Fr. Nigel can feel your prayers from afar, so Stand Firm and cry out to our Lord. Also, please continue to pray for Lynn for protection from sickness as she handles day 25 of Fr. Nigel’s stay in the hospital.
Blessings to all of you for your steadfastness in prayer and thanksgiving.

From Elizabeth Strickland

Psalm 61

Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. (Psalm 61:1)
      Hear the cry our hearts, Lord, for Fr. Nigel and this diocese.

From the end of the earth I will cry to you, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. (Psalm 61:2)
      Jesus, you are our rock at all times and in all places.

      Holy Spirit, guide us daily to Jesus.

For you have been a shelter for me, a strong tower from the enemy. (Psalm 61:3)
      Jesus, we flee to you in the midst of the storm.

I will abide in your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of your wings. (Psalm 61:4)
      Jesus, you are our hiding place and our shelter; help us trust in you day by day.

For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. (Psalm 61:5)
      Father, please help us by your Holy Spirit in keeping our vows — all that we have promised you. Protect and guide the marriages of your people in this diocese.

You will prolong the king’s life, his years as many generations. (Psalm 61:6)
      Guide and direct your servant Barack.

He shall abide before God forever. Oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him! (Psalm 61:7)
      Guide your servant Barack in the ways of mercy and truth and righteousness. Holy Spirit, guide him and this nation; speed the recovery; direct the attention of all those looking for work. Thank you.

So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may daily perform my vows. (Psalm 61:8 )
      Holy Spirit, give us songs of praise — write them on our hearts. Thank you.

      A word received: Continue to praise and bless me.

Tuesday: 61, 62; Nehemiah 12:27-31a,42b-47; Revelation 11:1-19; Matthew 13:44-52
Wednesday: 72; Nehemiah 13:4-22; Revelation 12:1-12; Matthew 13:53-58

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