emma
A couple weeks back we saw a comment from a young lady named Emma. I want to share a little bit about her.
Emma is 20 yrs old. She began this year in college studying mathematics. Now, she is living in a nursing home after suffering a severe stroke. She is doing well, by some standards…she has regained her eye sight and her hearing, but cannot move from her chair and cannot really speak (but she can type). She is on a respirator and has seizures daily.
I have a girl from the Anthem of Hope team emailing her most every day. We are totally inspired by this young lady, but even more we are drawn to prayer. It’s been a while since I have asked this wonderful community for prayer, so today I’d like to make that request. Please join with me in praying that God heals Emma quickly and completely and that he gives her strength and hope through the process.
That’s all for tonight. I’m sick and took off work tomorrow. I need to get some sleep. Please pray with me for Emma…and leave her a note here to let her know you prayed for her today. I promise even one line of “praying for you” will be an encouragement to her. So talk it up!
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Emma-
I’ve said a special pray for you tonight and will continue to pray for you…I’m praying for continued healing and strength, along with peace about the plan God has for you. There are people rooting for you dear emma!
Always,
Colleen
Maryland
Emma, I prayed for you tonight. I had to drop out of school my first year because of a major surgery and I can somewhat relate to what I know you’re feeling. Please know that you’re not alone right now or ever. I will continue to pray for you – specifically that God would give you light and direction during this time.
Emma,
I am and will be praying….
Lyndsay, NJ
Emma,
You are an inspiration to me and I am so thankful for you! Praying for you often! Having faith for full healing:)
Nicole
Darren, Olivia, and Emma,
Prayers for you all tonight from Texas! As we approach Christmas, let us all take time to thank our heavenly Father for the good that he has bestowed us all….. D, I found your website via my niece in the summer and have continued to check in daily. Merry Christmas to all, especially those in hurt and need!!!!
Susan
Emma – I just prayed for you. I prayed that you will find healing in the days ahead.
Emma,
Praying now, and will not stop! I promise.
Love to you,
Jill
Emma,
Jesus is your hope, and his will for you is something you won’t know until it’s upon you. And that right there is awesome, not scary, because we know what he can do and how he works with and through people. Look at what’s already happening. Look at the people who are gathering around you in prayer, full of hope and elation for your future. But. one. day. at. a. time. The book that Darren shared with us recently is a treasure, ours and yours. Mud, tangled wet grass and swampy lands. Even in the midst of all that we’re being carried, wrapped up in the arms of Jesus. Just amazing. Finding his grace moment by moment is priceless. Even in the mud he carries us through. And our treasures that await us, here and yonder, are awe inspiring.
Love to you,
Sunrise
Emma, I prayed for you tonight. I asked the Lord to heal you, to give you peace, to wrap His strong arms of love around you, and that you would be encouraged by signs of improvement in your health very soon.
-Stacia
Lord I come before your throne to lift Emma up in prayed that the blood of Your Son Jesus will bring her complete healing to her body and soul.. Lord touch this young lady for it is that by Your stripes that we are healed in Jesus name Amen .. have faith Emma and our Father in heaven will heal you .. God bless .. Tbone out
praying for you emma.
Dear Emma,
My prayers are with you. I can’t even imagine what you are going through. But what I do know is that God loves you, that He is in control no matter what the circumstances look like, and His grace is sufficient to get you through this difficult time.
I pray you find peace and love from the prayers that are being said for you.
Dear God restore to Emma all that has been lost. May You be glorified through Emma.
Paying for you today Emma. May God Bless this day, and week.
Dear Emma,
Just read Darren’s site and prayed for you at my desk.
I prayed for your strength and faith and hope. My Sister had a stroke and was in a nursing home for awhile, it took time but slowly day by day she got a little better. She went to rehab class when she was able and now is mostly recovered. She told me she prayed to God when this happened. God bless you Emma from the bottom of my heart.
Emma – praying for your recovery!
Praying for you girl! Don’t give up- that’s the easy way out! Put your trust and worries in the Lord, and may you find peace.
Stephanie
Maryland
Emma- I will give your name to all my prayer sisters and brothers. You will be prayed for every day by all of us. Stay strong sweet girl- Love, Emilie
Emma,
I am praying not only for your healing but that you will feel God’s presence and KNOW that He is carrying you through this challenging situation. Put your trust in Him and He will never let you down. Mark 5:36 says,
“Don’t be afraid; just believe.”
Linda
Praying for you, Emma.
prayers from PA for you emma…
Emma,
Our prayers are with you. God Bless and Keep Looking Up! :)
You have a bunch of us here praying for you too Emma!
Kat
Hey Emma,
We are taking time out of our day to pray for you. Keep your chin up… You are loved.
Dear Emma,
Please know that you are being prayed for. I specifically prayed for healing, strength, courage, hope and that God’s will be done and through your experience that God’s kingdom will grow. We serve an awesome and mighty God who moves mountains and heals bodies. God bless you Emma!
Blessings,
Leatha
Good Morning Emma!!!!!!!!
I’m praying that God will heal you and draw you closer to Him. Do not lose heart you have many brothers and sister’s in Christ who love you!
Hey Emma…..My prayer is that you will have comfort and peace ~~ knowing who is in control and who can do ALL things. I pray for your healing, strength and most of all that you have the everlasting love for Christ in your heart and soul.
Praying for you in Indiana.
Dear Emma,
Praying for you and passing your name on to our small group prayer list. May you be overwhelmed with the peace that passes all understanding that can only come from our amazing Saviour.
Hey Emma,
I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you. I know that the power of prayer and faith in Jesus Christ will have you back doing math in no time. Now, my sister (Nicole) tells me you like to read. What is your favorite book? Emma perhaps?
Bree
Praying for you, Emma.
Darren,
Thank you for bringing Emma to our attention.
Emma,
I’m praying that God heals you, but more so, that He make Himself very real to you today. You are an encouragement to me, and I thank you for it.
In Christ’s Love,
Stacy
Emma,
I prayed for you today. I wrote your name down so I will continue to pray for you.
The God who created you made your body to heal. Your healing will bring encouragement to you and many others. May your healing remind us all of what an awesome God our Creator is.
God made our bodies to heal through rest and sleep. I pray that you may find good rest and sleep as you are in the hands of people who care for you. May you remember in Psalm 33:22, “May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.”
I looked up the meaning of your name, Emma. How beautiful it is that your name means “Whole; complete”. In Philippians 1:6, Paul encouraged the people at Philippi that; “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” I pray that you will be encouraged as well with this verse!
In Christ’s love,
Cathy
Emma,
You are on my heart today. I am lifting you up before the almighty healer.
Emma,
I’m praying for you emma!
Emma- praying for you to know the heart of God in an even greater way and during this trying time you would find your peace, strength and rest in God. He is ALWAYS good.
Emma,
I pray that you would see what God wants you to learn about his goodness through your trial. I pray that God gives you the grace to remain faithful to him, as he did Job. He is constantly growing us so that we may be a light shining brightly in the dark and a testimony to His greatness and I believe He has great things for you!
Praying for you in Vancouver, Canada.
Emma,
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. You are such an inspiration to so many people. Keep pressing forward…God has some mighty things in store for you! Remember He can take our darkest moments and make something so beautiful from them.
Hugs and love…
Julie
Dearest Emma,
My prayers are with you and for you as you face this difficult time. May God grant you the strength to meet this challenge according to His will. With God, all things are possible.
Emma,
I’ve thought about and prayed for you every day since reading your initial comment on Darren’s site.
YOU are important.
YOUR LIFE is important.
God is going to make something beautiful out of your pain.
Cindy
(PS: If you ever want another person to chat with, I would love to correspond. ck@badmommymoments.com.)
Heavenly Father, watch with us over your child Emma, and grant that she may be restored to that perfect health which it is yours alone to give; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. God Bless you Emma – hang in there.
Emma- May God Bless You and Keep You! May you have Hope and Healing Over the Holiday Season! Amen!!
Emma,
I can’t even begin to imagine what you’re going through, but God knows. He knew when He died for you that you would need his strength and love right now. He is here for you.
Praying that you will feel Him holding you close right now and that you will rest in His love and plan for your life.
Our God is a God of miracles and healing.
Kristy
Dear Emma,
I will be praying for you to be healed, to have peace and hope through this trial and to come out of it all closer to Jesus than you could ever imagine. He does not waste our pain but uses it to bring us to Him and then to share His love and comfort with others.
He is with you every moment and is watching over you at all times.
Love in Christ,
Sandy
Emma,
I’m praying God will heal you & that thru this, you might be more equipped to minister to others.
Dear Emma,
I am praying for your healing.
Dear Emma, I do believe in the power of prayer and it is my privilege to commit to pray for you. I am so glad Darren included us all on this. May the love of the Lord surround you and may His touch be upon you. Love, Gail
Emma, I’m praying for you today! Praying for hope. I can also somewhat relate. A little over a year ago I had surgery and was off my feet for 2 months. At the time I had a newborn baby, a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I felt hopeless, like God had abandoned me. I am praying for you.
Emma,
I am praying for you today.
emma,
praying you have a supernatural encounter with the person of Jesus in your room. May He strengthen you and give you His sustaining grace.
With Him there is always true Hope.
Emma, please know that I have just prayed for your healing, and for the grace and love of God to be so close to you.
Humbly privaleged to pray for you,
Darlene and family
Emma, Now and forever you are in the Lord’s Hands. I will lift you up to Him. I know He hears the prayers of His children. No matter what, He is there in the room with you. I will continue to pray that you know His presence and feel His arms around you. Bless you and may your spirit be lifted at this time. Draw on His strength and He will renew you.
I am praying for you Emma.
Emma! Keep on rockin it! Continue with your strength and determination, you have the world behind you, and in front of you…. Merry Christmas!
Dear Emma,
I too am praying for you. Praying that the Lord will do a Christmas miracle – may He be glorified.
God is not finished writing your story Emma – it is only just beginning!
Kristi
Dear Emma,
I work with college students just like you. I also spend a lot of time with a girl with your same name Emma! You will come to my mind often and I will be praying for you! May God do in your life what only He can – strengthen you with His love, fill you with His assurance, bless you with His peace and hold you in His arms as you are held in prayer.
Kerry
Dear Emma,
I am praying for you. I pray that you will feel the presence of the Lord always. I am asking him to restore your health and to send many angels to your side to encourage you and lift you up! Love, Brenda
Praying for you Emma.
Dear Emma,
I just want you to know that i prayed a prayer todoy for you. I just want you to know that no matter what you are going through you are NEVER ALONE!God is always there with you and now you have a community of love of people who will be praying for your recovery.God bless you!!
You will be in my prayers daily Barbara Nappi
Emma-
I have a daughter your age – Praying for you.
Alicia V.
Emma, Thinking about you and praying!
Kathy
(snowy Michigan)
Praying for you, Emma.
Emma,
We will lift you up tomorrow in the Womens Bible Study in NJ, we will be praying for comfort and peace, stay strong.
your sister in Christ, Teri Ann
Emma~
I will be praying for your healing. May God bless you.
Kathleen
Dear Emma,
Praying for you for continued strength and healing. Keep the faith and know that you are loved.
May God abundantly bless you!
Christine
Dear Emma,
I will pray for you and continue to do so…for healing, strength, patience, and grace. God is good…he is with you and is holding you.
Kristin
Dear Emma,
A new friend, Nicole, introduced you to me. It must be a struggle for you to live in hope–but I think of the lines of St. Paul: “When I am weak, then I am strong.” May God give you the grace to live in the hope of full recovery. I will pray with you.
Every blessing,
Maureen in Detroit
Emma : )
You are will be in my thoughts and in my prayers.
May the peace of God be with you.
Dot
Emma, I am praying for you tonight. Amy
Emma,
I’m praying for you and especially for those seizures to stop in the name of Jesus!
Darren,
I’m praying for you too – rest is good – sickness has to go – it can not stay!
Blessings to you both.
Emma,
We are praying for you.
Dear Emma,
This prayer is from ephesians 3 in the bible, and I’m praying this for you!
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your heart through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Much love,
Laurren
Emma,
Im praying for you, I wish I had a picture of you so I could look at you while I pray.
God bless you.
Love,Cassey :)
Emma,
Praying for you, and thanking God for the glory that will be brought to His Name as He heals you. Your story stirred my heart when I first saw your post on Darren’s site. I pray that God would use you as you are being healed, to minister to those around you as He gives you strength. As the Lord Himself said to Joshua, as he directed him to take over after Moses death in Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Grace and Peace and HOPE to you!
Rebeka
Emma…God is able and faithful and so I will pray and believe for your healing!
-Rachel
Emma, you are so important in this world. God has great plans for you. I will be praying for you.
Emma, you are on my heart and my mind today, as well as in my prayers.
Emma,just said a prayer for you ,god bless.
still praying, emma. I’m so sorry that you have to go through this, and feel so much pain.
I will be praying for you all day today.
I am praying for you Emma.
Emma,
So I wanted to tell you we are praying for you. I also wanted to tell you my daughter’s name is Emma, she is 8 months old. She is our blessing and remeber you are someones blessing too! So I wanted you to know we are praying for you and are so proud of you!! Keep strong!!
Jessica
Have joined in to pray…hang in there Emma!
I am praying for your strength, courage, and hope right now Emma. Please be encouraged knowing that you are a child of God! May He Bless You and Keep You,
Amen
Emma, my sweet daughter is named Emma also, so of course, your story instantly caught my eye. You did not stumble upon this site by accident. You have my sincerest and heartfelt prayer, for your strength and of course, your healing. Keep your chin up, and know that God loves you. Hugs to you my friend.
Emma,
My adorable nephew had a stroke at age 28, four years ago.
He is fine today. He was in a coma & on a respirator for 2 long, horrible days. He was completely deaf when he first woke up, but is only slightly hard of hearing now.
Prayer brought him through, & I will pray for you every day. Bless you & your family
Emma,
I just want you to know that my family and I are praying for you. I also wanted to encourage you in the fact that God still is in the business of healing and granting miracles! I have twin boys that were very sick when they were born, and not expected to live. In fact, only by the grace of God can my one son even see! the doctor even said it was a miracle! so, from this day forward I will keep the faith that God will heal you completely. On those days that you might be having a hard time believing it, I will believe it for you!!
Emma, Praying for you today, Stay strong in the faith of the Lord Jesus.
…praying for you…
Sweet Jesus, our healer, take Emma by the hand and let her know, oh so tangibly, your presence in her life today. Hold her, comfort her, heal her completely. Let the testimony of your gracious and merciful healing change the hearts of hundreds and bring them to the knowledge and acceptance of your saving grace.
I ask this in your precious name, Jesus.
Amen
My family is praying that you continue to recover…
Dear Emma,
I woke up this morning at 2:30 am and felt like God wanted to talk with me. Then I was drawn to my computer. I began reading Darren’s blog. I knew that God awoke me to pray for you. You are just that special to Yahweh. So special that He wakes complete strangers in the wee hours to pray for you.
I have a twenty-year-old daughter. I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you and your parents. I do know that God uses our circumstances for the good of those who love Him.
Emma, may the Lord bring a swift healing in your life. May He touch the lives of many through you. May He restore all that has been taken from you and multiply it. You are His child and He adores you. He only has plans to that are in your best interest. Hold tight–your Abba is in control.
Much love,
Mia
Dear Emma,
I too prayed for you after hearing about your story, and I will continue to pray for you daily.
I understand a bit about how our lives can get turned upside down in an instant, as 2 1/2 years ago I got injured at work and was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. I have lived in chronic pain since then, and cannot do most of the activities I was able to do prior to my diagnosis.
I will continue to pray for you to be healed…
Even though I know God has already answered our prayers and our healing is happening in one way or another, I continue to pray for both of our physical healings to be accomplished as quick as possible.
Your sister in Christ,
Theresa
P.s. if you ever feel like chatting, I would love to chat with you, drop me an email & i’ll send you my number if that’s better for you :)
(part 2 contd from Theresa Wagner)
P.s.s Emma my email is sweettheresa@comcast.net
I just read your post. I too know what hopeless feels like. Unfortunately I also know what depression feels like as well. God allowed me to feel hope again when he and I started having a relationship a couple years back. It was awesome to feel hope again after 2o something years. The funny thing is, I hadn’t realized I lost hope, until God gave it back to me…I will also pray that God fills you with Hope, hope in him. I pray too for God to bring happiness to you too. While I am not happy about my physical pain and situation, God does help me to see things to be happy about in this world, that I hadn’t noticed before. I still feel bad for myself sometimes, but I try hard to focus on the good things of this world such as a babies laughter, the feeling of fresh air on my face on a summer day, the red robin singing a beautiful song on my railing, the beauty of each individual snowflake.
ok, i’ve taken up enough space on here, thanks for listening, and thanks for being on here and sharing yourself with us :))
I am praying for you, Emma.
Dear Emma,
I know that God literally cares about everyone of us and about every detail of our lifes. Therefore, I know that he specifically cares about every detail of your life and desires for your complete best in the Name of Jesus our King. I Pray Heavenly Father and I ask for your complete healing and for your joy to fill Emma’s heart. Thank you Lord for your faithfulnes and love to her. In Jesus Name Amen!
Lavenia Balina
Dear Emma,
You are continually on my heart and I am “rooting” for your healing, by the grace of our almighty and awesome God!
I know that what you have experienced in your physical being has in no way changed who you are in Jesus. I know that as you set your sights on the unseen world (which is eternal and more real than the “seen” temporal world) that God will continue to do great and mighty things through you, that you cannot even begin to imagine.
I love Paul’s illustration of us as clay jars, so plain, so delicate,so breakable, yet containing something so very valuable!
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that HIS life may be revealed in our mortal body.” 2 Corinthians 4:7-11
Right now, your delicate jar needs some healing, but that doesn’t change the valuable content that Jesus so lovingly has hidden away in you. I pray that He would bless you and use you in special and miraculous ways for His glory! You are so special to Him.
Victorious because of Him,
Connie