“A wise, mature person is known for his understanding.

The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.” 

~Proverbs 16:21 GNT~

Update of Carol Bennett Sealey written by her son, Austin

My mom was transported back to Providence yesterday. She was actively seizing yesterday morning, and was unresponsive for all of yesterday. She has responded some today, but it appears she is septic again. She has been placed on isolation in ICU for now while they try to rule things out. Due to the isolation, we ask that there be no visitors at this time. We ask for continued prayers as we begin again trying to figure things out.

Jimmy R. Willians

To those of you that are praying for Jimmy. . . . Good news from his kidney specialist! Where it was expected for the dye used for the heart cath yesterday to cause damage to his one kidney, his kidney function studies are actually better after 24 hrs.! He thinks if that’s still the case after another 24 hrs., it will show the dye did not damage his kidney! No dialysis if that’s the case! Praise God for answered prayers so far. Please continue to pray for his kidney to do well and for the cardiologist(and God) to make his heart disease better. Thanks to all of you!❤️

Carl “Chicken” Gaines

“Chicken” is continuing to improve.  Please continue to pray for him.

Tessie Brabham Strickland

Join our family, tomorrow night (Friday)  at 630 pm. We will be celebrating the life of my mom, Tessie Strickland. Though we will begin at 630, we’ll be there through the night. Mom always appreciated the celebration of life that our family shared in the reception halls, during wakes. We would gather to share fond memories of our loved ones, eat, play music, sing, laugh, and even cry. She always wanted the same when her time came. The celebration/memorial service will be at New Zion Baptist church (3841 Hwy 38 Kentwood, LA). Bring your instruments, your favorite memories/stories, and any food or drinks you’d like to contribute. No one is obligated to stay through the night. Feel free to come and go. Also, please don’t send flowers at this time. This is not a wake and funeral, but a memorial/celebratory gathering to help those close to our family process this tragedy and find a small amount of closure. There will be a funeral once mom is sent home.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – John 13: 1-7

Love God, love others!  Love our country too!

Anna Lee

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens . . . a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” 

~Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 NIV~

Tommy Strickland came home yesterday.  There was a prayer gathering for the Strickland family at the local firehouse, where  Tommy is the chief, at 6 P.M. last night.  The people of this area have supported the family and will continue to do so.  Please continue with your prayer support.

Bryan and Rita Tate have spent much of the last year in Houston at MD Anderson.  They are home for a while and both got sick right away.  Bryan has pneumonia.  Rita has blood pressure issues and is wearing a heart monitor.  Let’s give them some more prayer support.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is better now after a few days of not feeling well.  Continue to pray for Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby.

Kathy Jo Thompson will be having another brain surgery.  Please pray for her and for her family who have been wonderful supporters of her since she first got sick.

Scripture Writing Plan – “Patience and Perseverance” – Psalm 37: 5-9

Thank-you for reading The Prayer Link and for praying.  You make a difference.  Sometimes, God expects us to put feet to our prayers.  May we keep our feet busy for others and for Him!

Anna Lee

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.

Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.”

~Proverbs 3:5-7 NLT~

Friday, my thoughts all day long, as with many of you, were with the family of Tommy and Tessie Strickland.  I don’t have words to describe my emotions.  God, please take care of this family today and in the days to come.

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Scripture Writing Plan – “Who I am in Christ” – Romans 8: 15-17

Did you grow up in a household were Saturday was a day to prepare for the Lord’s Day? In many ways, I did.  Shoes were polished, lessons were studied, much of the Sunday lunch meal was at least partially prepared, clothing was laid out, etc.  I wonder how different our world would be if we used Saturdays, at least a portion of it, to prepare for Sunday and not for a play day from daylight to dark.  

Anna Lee