Maps and Such

Thanks to Joy who showed me the interactive map! I put the states we need prayer for in a comment on the 50 states blog, but couldn't upload this map. I just wanted you to be able to look and see what God is doing. There are also people in tons of countries praying (full list in comment on 50 states). This prayer for his people is spreading like wildfire, and everyone who's praying is being obedient and awesome for His Kingdom. 1Thessalonians 5:11 says, "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." That's what you're all doing for me, and most of you don't even know me. I don't even know people in most of the states where people are praying. I am so humbled by your kindness, I would love to beg you to stop and focus on other things. But I really desire healing for the sake of my babies, and I really want to see whatever awesome plans God has for this big experience. It's so fun to be a part of it. I've never personally seen God work in this way, with the spreading of prayer and concern for someone like me to go so far and wide.

Am I the only one pumped about this? Throughout the drama, I haven't done much wondering of "why me?", but I have wondered just "why for anyone?". I know it's for growth and glorifying Him. I have a few thoughts of how God is going to use this for my own growth (which I'm too blind still to see the specific areas He might be focusing on), and for some family members who just don't know Him. I've gone so far to consider pounding on them until they accept Christ because maybe that would mean the mission is accomplished and God could heal me. I'm relatively certain that isn't the way to go though. Regardless, I see without any doubt now that this movement from God to get so many people concerned and praying is way beyond me. I have complete strangers emailing me, stopping me in stores, etc. He's moving on these people's hearts. It's about Him and His people, who He's mobilizing and unifying for His purposes. It's similar to the time in Genesis when the people got together and decided to build a tower to heaven. They were not doing the right things so in that case God confused their language to keep them from working together. But now that we live by grace and are focused on God, we can work toward the common good of His people and His name instead.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm so glad for all who are on this fast-moving God train with me. God can do whatever He wants, with whomever He wants. He doesn't NEED us to do His work (remember, He hardened Pharaoh's heart multiple times, got a donkey to speak truth to a prophet, etc.He's not waiting around for a few good men to enlist). But we're invited to join Him and it's an honor to do so. Big things are going to happen, and big blessings and valuable experiences come from such things. Thank-you for coming aboard!

50 States

Well, I tried to find an interactive map to keep on here and mark off the states where there are people praying for us, but it was easier said than done. However, I have been so moved by hearing about all the prayer chains and lists we're on that I really want to track it. Our goal will be to have at least one person in every state praying for us, so that when God heals me we can spread the good news back out and the entire land will hear of His glorious deeds!

We would really appreciate you asking people in various states to pray, and tracking who they are to make sure they rejoice along with us later. Hopefully we can get at least 5 people in each state praying, in case priorities change over time. Anyway, please let Yaacov, me, or Susan know if you secure prayer in a new state so we can track it (commenting on this page works best, but any other method is great too). The states I am certain of right now are: FL, AL, AZ, GA, MI, OH, NY (and Guatemala).