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The Blessing of Praying Friends

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In: Faith, Family on: September 7, 2023

We’ve been walking through a rough summer. If you are on my email list, you know a bit of my house woes. If you are from Texas, you might know some of our other stresses due to my husband’s former job. Not to mention health issues of several close friends, lots of travel and job stress. The Lord has been faithful in many, many ways, not the least of which have been through our friends. 

Longtime friends and newer friends. Far away friends and close-at-hand ones. Even family members (especially sisters and brothers by blood and marriage) who we also count as friends! They have all listened to us, commiserated with us, laughed with us when it was better than crying, and, most of all, prayed for us. I seriously don’t know how we would have made it through this season of life without them.  

I love that each of these friends have come through different avenues. Writer friends. Church friends. Work friends. And yet they each have the main thing in common—they love us well through prayer. So, so many prayers. Because truly, that, to me, is the hallmark of a true friend. A friend who prays. 

So I thought I’d just give you a collage of these faces in our lives, a testimony to their love of Jesus and of us. (If I’ve forgotten anyone, please forgive me. I’m doing this at the last minute and I had trouble finding pictures of some of you wonderful prayer warriors–especially the men, husbands of the women shown!)

Family who are friends
Life Group Ladies (no pictures of the men who are also great friends!)
Dallas friends

Do you have these kinds of friends in your life? If you don’t, find them now! Because I promise there will come a time in your life you will need these kinds of friends. 

If you have great praying friends who hold you up in rough times, give them a shout out in the comments! 

Tagged: blessings, faith, family, friends, prayer

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  1. Lanetia Gayden

    September 10, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    After recent knee replacement, I developed some very serious complications. It resulted in over a week in the hospital and then back to rehab for another stay.
    My friends and family have been so faithful to pray and encourage me.
    Those who prayed over me and encouraged me are priceless!
    God is faithful and I am so grateful!

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    • d'Ann Mateer

      September 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm

      Yes! I’m so glad your prayer warriors have been there for you–and that you are on the mend! ❤️

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  2. Polly Smith

    September 10, 2023 at 4:02 pm

    Blessings to you both and prayers for Jeff as he continues through the event in Texas making national news. Your native hometown cousins.

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    • D'Ann Mateer

      September 10, 2023 at 5:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Polly! We appreciate you!

      Reply

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