Pastor Tim's Benton Blog: The Chill That Only Prayer Can Warm

Pastor Tim's Benton Blog: The Chill That Only Prayer Can Warm: The Chill That Only Prayer Can Warm! Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you;   be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will str...

The Chill That Only Prayer Can Warm

The Chill That Only Prayer Can Warm!

Isaiah 41:10

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

At FCC Benton whenever somebody is sick or hospitalized, a blanket pattern is selected that fits the persons personality (Our Miss Betty at church always gets this spot on). The blanket is placed for everybody in the church to see and to physically pray over as they tie a blanket knot. 

Recently I posted about my father who is fighting cancer and going through treatments. Additionally, I attached a picture of my dad with his prayer blanket that was made for him by our loving folks at FCC Benton.

As I write this today, I guess I will call it part two about Don's (my dad) prayer blanket. Yesterday when speaking to my mom I was told the following: "Tim, your dad shows this blanket to everybody and just raves to all about his blanket". But what struck me was the fact that dad takes time out to literally feel every knot, as if touching them places the individual prayers directly into his body.

Recently the cancer treatments have given dad bouts of the chills, and he always reaches for his prayer blanket to fend off the chills that are raging throughout his body. When not using his blanket, dad neatly folds it and places it on the end of the bed and treats it as a precious jewel or a fine piece of china. 

My friends, prayer is so powerful and can truly be felt at a great distance, and they can even be touched as to strengthen people. As you go through your week, say prayers for those who are in need, and rest assured God will lift them up with his righteous right hand.

Have a great week and keep praying, it really works!

Pastor Tim