Comments on: Update on Merritt http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:46:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Yael http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2384 Yael Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:34:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2384 Praying for a speedy recovery! Praying for a speedy recovery!

]]> By: JoAnna http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2320 JoAnna Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:56:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2320 Thank God he is doing better!!!!<br/><br/>Him and Gretchen have been in my prayers continuously! Thank God he is doing better!!!!

Him and Gretchen have been in my prayers continuously!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2316 Anonymous Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:50:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2316 I will be praying for them! I don't know them personally but I feel like I know them from just reading Gretchen's posts before she got married and hearing about them and such. <br/>I think alot of people that don't even know them personally are praying for them, it is wonderful to be part of God's family. I will be praying for them! I don’t know them personally but I feel like I know them from just reading Gretchen’s posts before she got married and hearing about them and such.
I think alot of people that don’t even know them personally are praying for them, it is wonderful to be part of God’s family.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2315 Anonymous Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:44:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2315 HI!!<br/><br/>Praise the Lord for sparing Merrit's life! I will continue to pray for them!!<br/><br/>God bless<br/>Leilani<br/><br/>"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation: HE is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in HIm at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us." Psalm 62:5-8 HI!!

Praise the Lord for sparing Merrit’s life! I will continue to pray for them!!

God bless
Leilani

“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation: HE is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in HIm at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us.” Psalm 62:5-8

]]> By: Esther http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2311 Esther Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:00:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2311 I read about this on Crystal's blog and wanted you to let her know that many people who do not know them but are brethren in Christ are keeping them in prayers. There is sure to be a long journey ahead. I have found these lyrics a comfort during times of trials.<br/><br/><br/>Praise You in This Storm<br/>words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms<br/><br/>I was sure by now, that You would have reached down <br/>and wiped our tears away, <br/>stepped in and saved the day. <br/>But once again, I say amen <br/>and it's still raining <br/>as the thunder rolls <br/>I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, <br/>I'm with you <br/>and as Your mercy falls <br/>I raise my hands and praise <br/>the God who gives and takes away. <br/><br/>Chorus: <br/>And I'll praise you in this storm <br/>and I will lift my hands <br/>that You are who You are <br/>no matter where I am <br/>and every tear I've cried <br/>You hold in your hand <br/>You never left my side <br/>and though my heart is torn <br/>I will praise You in this storm <br/><br/>I remember when I stumbled in the wind <br/>You heard my cry <br/>You raised me up again <br/>my strength is almost gone how can I carry on <br/>if I can't find You <br/>and as the thunder rolls <br/>I barely hear You whisper through the rain <br/>I'm with you <br/>and as Your mercy falls <br/>I raise my hands and praise <br/>the God who gives and takes away <br/><br/>Chorus <br/><br/>I lift my eyes unto the hills <br/>where does my help come from? <br/>My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth <br/>I lift my eyes unto the hills <br/>where does my help come from? <br/>My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth <br/><br/>Chorus I read about this on Crystal’s blog and wanted you to let her know that many people who do not know them but are brethren in Christ are keeping them in prayers. There is sure to be a long journey ahead. I have found these lyrics a comfort during times of trials.

Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms

I was sure by now, that You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
and it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear Your whisper through the rain,
I’m with you
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And I’ll praise you in this storm
and I will lift my hands
that You are who You are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
You hold in your hand
You never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm

I remember when I stumbled in the wind
You heard my cry
You raised me up again
my strength is almost gone how can I carry on
if I can’t find You
and as the thunder rolls
I barely hear You whisper through the rain
I’m with you
and as Your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away

Chorus

I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
I lift my eyes unto the hills
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth

Chorus

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2308 Anonymous Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:24:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2308 Our youth pastor was in an accident where he did some major damage to his foot - and we just all kept it in prayer and his 6 month recovery (before he could even use his foot) is completely recovered in less than a month! I will be praying the same for Merrritt and Gretchen.<br/><br/>-Stacie<br/>http://liberty-lover.livejournal.com Our youth pastor was in an accident where he did some major damage to his foot – and we just all kept it in prayer and his 6 month recovery (before he could even use his foot) is completely recovered in less than a month! I will be praying the same for Merrritt and Gretchen.

-Stacie
http://liberty-lover.livejournal.com

]]> By: Rita http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2304 Rita Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:01:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2304 Thank you for the update. May God be with them. Thank you for the update. May God be with them.

]]> By: sarah http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2302 sarah Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:15:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2302 Oh, no! Thank God it wasn't worse, but that is so terribly hard nonetheless! I will be praying for them every day.<br/><br/>Thank God they managed to have their wedding <i>before</i> the accident! Oh, no! Thank God it wasn’t worse, but that is so terribly hard nonetheless! I will be praying for them every day.

Thank God they managed to have their wedding before the accident!

]]> By: Brianna http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2301 Brianna Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:27:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2301 Ohhh, I'll definitely be praying. Romans 8:28 is probably a great comfort to them now. Ohhh, I’ll definitely be praying. Romans 8:28 is probably a great comfort to them now.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2299 Anonymous Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:20:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2299 Praying! So wonderful to hear how they're taking this. Thank you so much for keeping us posted, Natalie. (No pun intended) Praying! So wonderful to hear how they’re taking this. Thank you so much for keeping us posted, Natalie. (No pun intended)

]]> By: Samantha http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2297 Samantha Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:15:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2297 I will be praying for them both. They will both be stronger through this! God is good! I will be praying for them both. They will both be stronger through this! God is good!

]]> By: Yael http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2298 Yael Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:15:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2298 Praise the Lord! I will keep praying hard for strength and grace on them all! I think that the idea of pitching in financially is and awesome idea! Gretchen and Merrit are our sister and brother in Christ! If we can in any way, lets pray, and do it!<br/>Still praying... Praise the Lord! I will keep praying hard for strength and grace on them all! I think that the idea of pitching in financially is and awesome idea! Gretchen and Merrit are our sister and brother in Christ! If we can in any way, lets pray, and do it!
Still praying…

]]> By: lis http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2295 lis Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:43:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2295 OH, I had no idea this had happened until just now. Praying!<br/><br/>And maybe Zan's idea is part of God's provision. Romans 15:27 comes to mind. :O) OH, I had no idea this had happened until just now. Praying!

And maybe Zan’s idea is part of God’s provision. Romans 15:27 comes to mind. :O)

]]> By: Andrea http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2293 Andrea Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:25:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2293 Is there any way we can possibly find out what church they belong to, Natalie? Or someplace to possibly send money to help them out? I know prayers are needed, but they're going to need financial help...has their church set up a fund? Is there any way we can possibly find out what church they belong to, Natalie? Or someplace to possibly send money to help them out? I know prayers are needed, but they’re going to need financial help…has their church set up a fund?

]]> By: zan http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2292 zan Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:05:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2292 I woke up this morning to read abou this accident. This is so horrible for Gretchen. I feel like she is a dear friend because of all of her writings. This is so sad. I will pray that all goes well.<br/><br/>If finances are an issue with them, has anyone thought of starting up someway to donate funds towards their hospital expenses. This will be hard for them especially being newly married. This idea might be premature or innappropriate. Just wanted to throw that idea out there. I woke up this morning to read abou this accident. This is so horrible for Gretchen. I feel like she is a dear friend because of all of her writings. This is so sad. I will pray that all goes well.

If finances are an issue with them, has anyone thought of starting up someway to donate funds towards their hospital expenses. This will be hard for them especially being newly married. This idea might be premature or innappropriate. Just wanted to throw that idea out there.

]]> By: Anonymous http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2291 Anonymous Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:01:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2291 Gretchen and Merritt will be in my prayers.<br/><br/>~Autumn Rose Graber Gretchen and Merritt will be in my prayers.

~Autumn Rose Graber

]]> By: Rebecca's Corner http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2288 Rebecca's Corner Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:35:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2288 I will be praying that God's grace and abundant provision will be poured into their lives. May God be glorified! I will be praying that God’s grace and abundant provision will be poured into their lives. May God be glorified!

]]> By: Rebecca's Corner http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-7877 Rebecca's Corner Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:35:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-7877 I will be praying that God's grace and abundant provision will be poured into their lives. May God be glorified! I will be praying that God’s grace and abundant provision will be poured into their lives. May God be glorified!

]]> By: Rebecca's Corner http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-7027 Rebecca's Corner Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:35:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-7027 I will be praying that God's grace and abundant provision will be poured into their lives. May God be glorified! I will be praying that God’s grace and abundant provision will be poured into their lives. May God be glorified!

]]> By: rita http://ylcf.org/2006/07/update-on-merritt/comment-page-1/#comment-2286 rita Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:28:00 +0000 http://ylcf.org/wordpress/2006/07/update-on-merritt/#comment-2286 Thank God for taking care of them both. I am praying for them. Thank God for taking care of them both. I am praying for them.

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