"Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you,
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For you have been my refuge,
a strong tower against the foe.
I long to dwell in your tent forever
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
For you, God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
For you, God, have heard my vows;
you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Increase the days of the king’s life,
his years for many generations.
May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
his years for many generations.
May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;
appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
Then I will ever sing in praise of your name
and fulfill my vows day after day"
and fulfill my vows day after day"
I asked some of my praying friends to send you a message for your birthday. The Throne of Grace is being pounded with prayers on behalf of Stephen.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim, and happy birthday! I'm Katie from Ohio and know Carlee through my sisters~ they met at Masters :) Illl be praying for your little boy and the upcoming heart surgery. He is in the hands of the Great Physician :) Will be anxiously awaiting for updates! God bless!
Happy Birthday Kim! Your whole family is in our prayers! God bless you & yours!
Happy Birthday, Kim! May our Heavenly Father, the Great Physician encourage and strengthen you in a special way today! I'm praying for you & precious little Stephen.
Happy Birthday Kim from Simi Valley, Ca. Will be praying for baby Stephen's heart surgery tomorrow. The Russell family has always had a special place in my heart from our days at Alpine and CBC. Praying PEACE for you all
Dear Kim... first.... Happy Birthday!! And I will continue praying for Baby Stephen and you and your family! May God bless you all with strength, encouragement and peace! And with miraculous miracles because of God's grace mercy and love for us! ♥ ♥ ♥
I pray you will feel God's gift of peace that surpasses our understanding. Be blessed on this day, let your family spoil you, and we will continue to lift Stephen up in prayer as everyone prepares for his surgery tomorrow. Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday, Kim! I grew up with the Russell clan. We'll be praying for your little man and the doctors.
Dear Kim, we are all praying for Stephen, you and your family, hold each other tight and have a peaceful birthday, Love, Cyndi and Rob
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM!!!! I love you sister! Wishing you a wonderful birthday! We are praying for lit Stephen. He holds a speical place in your hearts! Can't wait to hold the precious little guy! Prayer and love from the Kilgore's. And Jadelyn sending you kisses, Kody very wet ones too!
Happy Birthday, Kim! Know that we are praying for little Stephen all the way from Samara, Russia. We will pray for endurance and peace for your whole family, but esp. sweet little Stephen, that God would be pleased to heal him and make him healthy and strong!
Hugh prayer chain all over, praying for Stephens surgery tomorrow. We have set a 9:00 time every day, any time zone and will keep it going until you bring Stephen home. Also, peace and patience for you and Joe while waiting.
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Kim, Joe and Family: Precious Stephen Joseph, your family and you and Joe are in our hearts and Prayers tonight and tomorrow as your prepare for and Stephen has his surgery. We Pray that the Lord will be laying His protective hands on Stephen during his surgery and recovery. We Pray that the Lords talents and wisdom are I the hands and hearts of the doctors and nurses that will care for your sweet baby boy. We Pray for peace and calm to you and your family as you wait what will be a long surgery day. Most of all we Pray for healing, for God's divine hands to reach Stephen as he recovers and eventually returns home to your amazing family. Your Faith and Strength is an inspiration to me. I know you are on a journey you never would have wanted, but you have all shown such Grace and courage. Blessings to you all.
ReplyDeleteWith Love, Emily, Stephen, Max, Makaela, Hannah, Spencer, Phoebe, Wyatt and Ono<3
Happy birthday KIM! I hope you had a precious one and were able to set the worries aside for a little bit and enjoy time with your family. Stephen is adorable! We are thinking of you, Joe, and Stephen everyday. Praying for tomorrow and every day after that to go well! Love, Larissa & Rich and boys
ReplyDeletePraying hard all day---and asking everyone around me to pray hard. I hurt for you ....this is a hard day!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Alicia Young