churchgal, only God's Spirit is able to carry you through this deep loss of Brandi's presence on earth here with you, and He faithfully and powerfully and tenderly will. His name is the Comforter. And He will raise your precious daughter one day along with you and your husband and your son, and you will never be parted by death again. All brokenness gone. Glory ahead. Father in heaven, I ask that You would cover and shelter and comfort churchgal and her family in Your arms. Please lead them hour by hour and day by day until we come to You and are united with You where You dwell. amen Thank you Regina- your words are both kind and encouraging. You are right that only God’s spirit helps- I don’t know how anyone who is not a Christian survives something like this without Him. The prayer you also beautiful and appreciated :rose: Well looks like a hurricane and I am in south central Florida, please pray for a weak storm that heads out to sea, your prayers do make a difference. God bless everyone at Ritan. YBIC Blake :prayer-hands: :prayer-hands: that the storm diverts away from your area and that its only a mild rain storm with no wind damage or flooding. Also that you don’t lose any power. you who dwell in the shelter of the most high, who abides in the shadow of the almighty, will say to the Lord, my refugee and my fortress, my God in whom I trust, for he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence, he will cover you with his pinions. under his wings you will find refuge. Praying for you Blake. Praying for you Churchgal. wow! even though so many people are hurting and I am so sorry about that. This thread feels like old times, a lot of posts and likes. a lot of communication. let's keep that going on this thread and on others. just like the old days: brothers and sisters who care about each other and are there for each other. Thank you so much MyWhiteStone for starting this. hugs to all of you love you Uplifting prayer Heidi! Ditto, let's keep RITAN alive and vibrant. Let us continue to reach out and share our love of God, with one another! Only the Lord knows the things we each must struggle against. And He alone knows when to intervene. Give me, and all of us the strength Lord to rededicate our hearts, our resolve and our prayers towards a fuller walk with You Lord! Not only am I tired, worn and frazzled, but I also have been lazy with our relationship Lord! Forgive my weakness and brokenness. The disappointment of Your tarrying has fueled my own failures. Touch us all again Lord, and renew the zeal for our first love! Let us indeed hide ourselves in the shadow of the Almighty and restore the brokenness of our relationship! Here am I Lord, broken, contrite and ashamed. Lift our countenance and our spirits and let our intimate fellowship be restored! Oh God, speak strength and new life into each of us this day, Father! TR 
