An Opportunity for Prayer
Since starting the Quiverfull blogroll several months ago, several ladies on the roll and myself included have been under spiritual attack of one sort or another. Sadly, some of these attacks have even come from within the Christian community. I had several commenters wanting me to “stretch” my convictions to cover what they felt comfortable with or to “not be so rigid.” Through prayer and council with my husband and the other ladies on the blogroll I have been encouraged to stand firm. I consider others opinions and weight them against the scripture and consider them with prayer and obey the voice of the Lord concerning these issues. I had at one point even come to the place of wondering if I should just dismantle my efforts in building this ministry. I do consider it a ministry. It is a ministry for like-minded believers. God has also shown me that this is a ministry because we have had so many occasions to support and lift each other up in prayer. We have had several members go through the loss of a child (before and after birth) and several who have lost their husbands to affairs. This has been a heartbreaking and unforeseen result. I am saddened and privileged to be able to support the others on this blogroll in prayer. I ask that if you would to please pray for those on the Quiverfull blogroll. That they would hold fast to the great calling God has placed upon their lives to bring honor and glory to Him alone. That God would strengthen them and bring comfort and healing to those who are hurting. That God would grant us wisdom as we support, pray for, advise, and minister to each other.
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June 5th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Praying with you and for you….
Tracy
June 5th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
I’m lifting you and all the wonderful ladies on the blogroll with all the families up in prayer. May the Lord be praised. Hugs to all…Ann’Re
June 5th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I am praying for you and the other ladies! It has been a blessing to me to read all of the testimonies from that blog roll!
June 5th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
It is amazing that within our small handfull of families, so much has happened over these past few months.
I had the fleshly thought yesterday that perhaps I should leave the group, as there is so much pain. But it was a fleating thought, because there is also great joy, and miracles, and Gods compassion that shows through.
You are right when you say that an attack is on families, especially it seems the fathers. A few weeks back we dealt with something here that shocked and hurt me, but I pulled through.
If ever there was a time to pray it is now! Perhaps we could have a 40 days of prayer for our husbands/children. Where we each fall on our faces for our family as well as the others on the blogroll.
June 5th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Praying for you all…..you can pray for me as I WANT ANOTHER ONE and it appears that God has drastically slowed rate of conception for us….always knew there would come a time when we woudln’t have more….but now that it seems to be approaching it makes me sad and I’ve had to pray a lot about contentment. I know, we’re greedy….but there it is. I LOVE my children, I think I’m content with the children we have….and then I hold a baby and want more. ::snort:: Of course, folks keep kindly pointing out that Mike will be 63 when Stacia graduates. ::snort::
Mike keeps wondering if the drugs I’m on would be create complications we are unaware of and so God has closed my womb….who knows….I did my research and all know the minute I am pregnant the drugs stop. LOL They seem to say it wouldn’t make me any more high risk than I’ve ever been…but still no pregnancy. Some days I’m o.k. with it – other days I have a hard time being content….through it all I’m learning more about choosing joy in any circumstance. LOL
June 5th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
The ladies of the blogroll are in my prayers!
June 5th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
We’re feeling the attack on family in a different way over here and will be praying for all as we all strive to raise the children we’ve been entrusted with in the fear and instruction of the Lord in a world full of wolves that seeks to tear their souls apart. Also for husbands striving for purity in this immodest, or rather downright perverted, culture.
June 5th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
There will always be struggles in life especially if we are doing the right thing.
I think the support from this group is very important even just from the prayers alone it is worth it.
Please don’t be discouraged.
June 5th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Kristine,
Yes, we have seen opposition and also heartbreak, which gives us even more need for the group, to stand together, to support and comfort. Thank you for all you do.
I agree there seems to be increased attack upon the family, especially fathers. sin and satan has kept hold of far too many. We do need to all be diligently on our faces for our husbands, our children, our families, our selves – each other.
Standing with you,
Lisa @ Me and My House
http://frommeandmyhouse.com
(comments isn’t taking my google/blogger id today :-/
June 5th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
I am praying with you! Thank you for all you do!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
I will join in this prayer as well. I appreciate this ministry and the support it brings from like-minded believers. We need to lift one another up to our Heavenly Father and always remember that He is in control, even when that is hard for us to see.
June 5th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I will join in prayer for the Sisters on this Roll. Everything we do is radical in todays society and sadly, being QF is radical in most Christian circles. We fight daily attacks from the evil one, may we be strengthened against those attacks.
Often times I wonder, “Why am I so blessed when others suffer so much?” Then I remember all the attacks I have been through and I see the growth I have made since that point.
It is saddening but yet we must also see these attacks as a blessing in many ways. The Lord uses all things for *our* good! In the midst of the fog that surrounds us we have that constant Companion who helps us through!
Praying Sister for the Blessings of the Father to fall upon all of us!
We’ve not been blessed in the womb, we have one child who is 6. However, we REJOICE that we are adopting a 4 yr old boy only 2 hours from us! God is so wonderful to us when we least deserve it!
June 5th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Thank you for this post and this call to prayer – I will be praying!
Blessings,
Nancy
June 5th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Kristine,
This blogroll has been such a blessing. I have so loved visiting other like-minded women’s blogs and I have loved the way we’ve been able to surround each other in prayer like we have. I am very grateful that you began this ministry – I see it as a ministry, too!
I will definitely continue to pray!
Mama Rissa
June 5th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I am praying for you and all the QF ladies! This blogroll has been such a blessing and an inspiration to me. I have met so many wonderful like minded ladies who I have grown to love. This blogroll is such a valuable tool for all of us, we can support and lift each other up. What a blessing! I am so grateful to be a part of it:)
June 5th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I, too, sometimes feel so pressured to change my beliefs or convictions due to commenters or irrational e-mailers. This is something we must stay firm in doing or no one will be left standing! Keep going string NO MATTER WHAT! Our reward is in heaven and we are told that we will encounter “persecution” in this life, when standing for Jesus!
Blessings!
Lisa Metzger
2nd Generation Homeschool Mom to 8
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/carolinametzgers/
June 5th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
I will be praying fo the blogroll families. You have a true ministry here. That is why it is being asked to change or being questioned. Others are noticing your walk in faith and that is great!
June 6th, 2008 at 2:44 am
I am praying for you and all of us. I’m woundering if I will get to hold an other new one too. I love all the ones I have. I figured that when my youngest now turns 18 I will be two months shy of 58 and hubby will be turning 68. Bored… I think not. I am listening to all of my children now playing in the background. Oldest just won a free skien of yarn from a KAL we are involved in and she also just finished drivers ed yesterday and will start behind the wheel next week. Wow what a feeling!!! well must run and nurse my youngest. Being Quiverfull is AWESOME!!!!!
June 6th, 2008 at 3:17 am
I love the idea of devoting a concentrated amount of time to prayer in the near future.
What a difficult road. It’s good to not be alone. I will be praying for all of the ladies and their families. It is a great comfort to know that others will include me and mine in their prayers as well.
June 7th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Thanks for your ministry–I have a very soft spot for all of the ladies on this roll. I have been praying and will continue to pray and encourage–especially for you.
You might find my newest post an appropriate reply.
Lots of love,
Sherry
June 7th, 2008 at 1:54 am
This blogroll has helped me more than you’ll ever know!!! My mother is very negative and is not happy with our decision to be quiverfull. She is accepting that #5 will be here in Nov., but she’s always telling me this should be my last. This is a struggle for me, trying to please my mother and God. I appreciate all of your prayers, support, and kind words.
Belinda aka luvs2bemom
June 7th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
This is something that has been heavy on my heart and in my thoughts lately. The support of this blogroll is so precious to me because I just can’t find the support *ANYWHERE* else!
Prayers from Kansas . . .
Ashley @ Jonash – Two of a Kind Working on a Full House
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/Jonash2004