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We lean on You, dear Lord. We lean on You.

Fr. Nigel Update 10:47 AM

Fr. Nigel Update 10:47 AM

Friday 11/6/09
Praise be to God! Fr. Nigel is slowly improving. He had a steady day yesterday and a good night last night. The doctors have taken him off his sedation so he is slowly, very slowly, “waking up”. The sedation that has been in his system for so many weeks now has to work its way out of his muscles and his system. He continues on the ventilator while his lungs are healing. Fr. Nigel continues to battle a fever, so as the doctors and nurses analyze that situation we will continue to pray for them. Let us pray:
For a reduction in the fever and whatever is causing it, and for knowledge, wisdom and skill to be bestowed upon the doctors and nurses as they tend to Fr. Nigel;
For protection for all of Fr. Nigel’s organs as his body recovers from all of the medications;
For complete healing of his lungs so that he can be removed from the ventilator and begin breathing on his own again;
For restoration of Fr. Nigel to full health.
For continued strength and rest for Lynn and the Mumford family.

Our God is an awesome God! He has heard your prayers. Although Fr. Nigel remains in critical condition, he is slowly improving. May God bless you in many ways for your constant prayers.

Beth Strickland
Deployment Officer
Diocese of Albany
518-692-3350 x504

Praise in Madison County

Today’s meeting of the Mississippi presbyters in Madison County promises to be painful. May God be fully present.

O Lamb that was slain, with head full-crowned, worthy are You.
May all of creation between the Pearl and Big Black Rivers proclaim, Worthy are You. The wildflowers and the trees, the meadows and the lakes, sing of Your glory.
May the atmosphere in Madison County be filled with angelic voices proclaiming, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
May every creature in Madison County, in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the lakes, and all that are in them, say, Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever.
May the affirmations of the four beasts and the twenty-four elders fill the air.
We join our voices to theirs and say, O Lamb that was slain, with head full-crowned, You are worthy to take the book sealed with the seven seals. You are worthy to open the seals, for You were slain and have redeemed the saints by Your blood out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation. You have redeemed the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. Worthy, worthy, worthy is the Lamb.

Mississippi clergy

In the aftermath of GC09, the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi will meet today.

Jehovah-Sabaoth,
Commission Your holy angels to bring Your servants messages, plans for the establishment of Your kingdom in Mississippi. As Your servants go forth with Your new assignments, show them the path of righteousness through any unrighteous structure.
You parted the Red Sea to deliver the children of Israel from bondage and the Jordan River to bring them into the Promised Land. Part the unrighteous structures to open a way forward for Your servants. Amen.

Psalm 69:1-8

Save me, O God! for the waters have come up to my neck. (Psalm 69:1)
      Save us, O God! We are in deep waters and we look to you for help and deliverance.

I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. (Psalm 69:2)
      Jesus, your church is sinking into the miry clay; come and rescue us.

I am weary with my crying; my throat is dry; my eyes fail while I wait for my God. (Psalm 69:3)
      Father, we do not know what to do, but our eyes are fixed on you. (2 Chronicles 20:12) Come soon and heal your servant Fr. Nigel.

Those who hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head; they are mighty who would destroy me, being my enemies wrongfully; though I have stolen nothing, I still must restore it. (Psalm 69:4)
      Holy Spirit, those who hate and despise Bishop Bill because they hate and despise your word are many. Guide him and this diocese through these troubled times. Thank you.

O God, you know my foolishness; and my sins are not hidden from you. (Psalm 69:5)
      Jesus, I have confessed my sins to you and have trusted in your forgiveness.

Let not those who wait for you, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed because of me; let not those who seek you be confounded because of me, O God of Israel. (Psalm 69:6)
      LORD, do not let anyone stumble because of my sins.

Because for your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face. (Psalm 69:7)
      Jesus, you bore reproach and shame for me; thank you.

I have become a stranger to my brothers, and an alien to my mother’s children; (Psalm 69:8 )
      Jesus, let my ties to you be stronger than any other ties. Thank you.

      A word received: Wait on me; I will renew your strength.

Friday: 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; Ezra 7:27-28, 8:21-36; Revelation 15:1-8; Matthew 14:13-21
Saturday: 75, 76; Ezra 9:1-15; Revelation 17:1-14; Matthew 14:22-36

Albany Intercessor

Mississippi clergy

In the aftermath of GC09, the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi will meet on Friday.

Jehovah-Tsidkeenu, O Lord our Righteousness,
There is much in the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life that woos our hearts away from You. There is much in the world that resists the establishment of Your kingdom on earth. We drift in a fog of confusion and are easily carried away from You by prevailing currents.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
We pray that Your clergy in the diocese of Mississippi will not become discouraged when they recognize the influence of Satan. Rather, Lord, open their eyes to view into the realm of God. Let their thoughts and words and actions be guided by kingdom principles. It is not always easy to discern what You would have them do, both individually and corporately.
Even if it requires supernatural intervention, Lord, we ask for insight into Your way, Your truth, Your life. Grant this diocese a new mind. Bring them into the mind of Christ.
Help them to stand firm and not abandon Your call on their lives. Use them in the carrying out of Your will on earth. Amen.
1 Kings 19:1-3