/pray-it-forward/post en site-submission@star883.com Copyright 2013 2013-06-19T02:32:08+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/baby-sophia-update http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/baby-sophia-update#When:08:04:41Z Thank you all for your prayers. Baby Sophia underwent surgery for the blockage near her kidneys and is doing much better.  She is now home, gaining weight, and recovering well.  She will need another surgery at about 1 year of age, but for now she is stable and doing well.  The doctor's expected her kidneys to be damaged, but found them to be functioning perfectly and have no damage at all.  They were amazed at how good they were.  PRAISE GOD.  Thank you all for your prayers. Praise, 2013-06-05T08:04:41+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/he-is-risen http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/he-is-risen#When:15:22:40Z He has risen to give us eternal life!  Thank you Jesus! Praise, 2013-03-31T15:22:40+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/the-kind-stranger http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/the-kind-stranger#When:02:00:36Z I would  like to thank God for the kind,generous man with a young boy at Meijers on Lima Rd. 3/3/13 around 3:30-4:00.He randomly chose my expectant daughter along with her 2 & 5 year old daughters and handed her $100,and with very few words he quickly walked away.Leaving her speechless and teary eyed. Angels do indeed walk among us and as my beloved Mother used to say,"You never know if it is Jesus knocking at the door." I thank this man also for being a Godly example to the child with him...I pray for a day when I have the financial means to be "Jesus to the least of us." Praise, 2013-03-04T02:00:36+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/cancer-free http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/cancer-free#When:15:17:20Z I want to thank God for delivering me from a battle with cancer. I have had 5 surgeries over the past 8 months.  I had mulitple tumors spread all the way to my heart. I experieced the healing hand of God in the hospital and I got an all clear report about 2 weeks ago.  It has really put perspective in my life and you realize what is important. Thank you. Praise, 2013-02-15T15:17:20+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-him1 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-him1#When:15:14:46Z After a reallllly rough start to the year, a terrible summer and a very trying fall the Lord has blessed me with ABUNDANT blessings. I had recently asked for many prayers for my husband and my relationship and aspirations to join the Armed Forces. My marriage is getting back on it's feet, and after 5 months of hard work, dedication and absolute trust in the Lord, I was accepted into the U.S. Navy. Thank you Lord for these mighty blessings! Praise, 2012-11-29T15:14:46+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/11-year-old-son-being-inspired-by-matthew-west-and-his-song-forgiveness http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/11-year-old-son-being-inspired-by-matthew-west-and-his-song-forgiveness#When:16:11:46Z My son I can't be more proud! He is 11 years old and he wants to spread the word of matthew west and how he wrote a song about a man in jail! This man killed 1 lady and her child while drinking and driving. The mother of the lost ones and grandmother forgave him for taking away her what was known as her happiness and joy! Many people can't do this no matter how hard they try! After my son was told this story at his school by his pastor he was touched and inspired! He wants to now make up his own song about this which he is half way done and sing this at church on nov 11th! This is the day the man gets out of jail for killing the lady and her child! My son wants to spread the word of forgiveness and how no matter how hard it seems its the right choice and its what god needs us to do to open our hearts! Praise, 2012-10-09T16:11:46+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/friends-surgery2 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/friends-surgery2#When:20:20:36Z I posted about a month ago for prayer for my friends surgery to correct her severe scoliosis. The doctors completed the surjury today in 7 hours instead of 10! She made it through the surgery! PRAISE THE LORD! Thanks for all the prayers! She will have many painful days ahead so please continuing praying!  Praise, 2012-07-09T20:20:36+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-love-it-when http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-love-it-when#When:01:54:50Z I love it when I pull up to a traffic light and the car next to me has on Star 88.3 I went to a WalMart gas station recently and the lady at the pump beside mine was also listening to Star 88.3 and we struck up a conversation,it was great. When I hear my 4 yr.old granddaughter singing,lifting her voice to Jesus! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in getting God's message out  there and for providing encouragement ,great music,good conversation and your steadfast Love for Our Lord Praise, 2012-06-17T01:54:50+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/a-new-family http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/a-new-family#When:16:02:09Z I had my first child at the age of 17 with my now husband who was 18. We now have a beautiful family of six. I look back at all of trials and turbulation and know it is God who changed our lives and the reason we are still married and that our marriage is as strong as it has ever been. Two years ago we went through something I wouldn't wish a worse enemy. It was horrible. I used to look back and wonder how we made it through...now I know. God has always loved our family. It just needed to be a growing experience for my husband. He has since given his life to the Lord and we have a new, happy family. He is my best friend and I'm so glad to have him as my life partner. I have seen the mercy and power of my Lord first hand! He is AMAZING!!! Praise, 2012-06-06T16:02:09+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/battling-with-anxiety http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/battling-with-anxiety#When:16:16:31Z I am thankful to my God for getting me out of a deep hole of anxiety that I have suffered for a while now. I've feared many things -- I believe I suffered from a bit of OCD or maybe a general anxiety disorder. But for the past three days I have felt better than usual with the prayers of many people who care, and with the power of God. I cannot say what my future holds, but I know who holds myfuture! I know he will never leave me nor forsake me. I know that as long as I want to know more about Him He will ocntinue to guide me. And his perfect love will keep casting off my fears, no matter how irrational or terrifying they might be. I praise God for these past couple of days and hope that my future only gets better! I have faith that He will guide me thruogh every dark valley and that He will be my protector through everything!   I do ask for you to keep me in your prayers so that the success can continue, and that my victroy (with His help) is only be for the glory of our LORD. Praise, 2012-04-20T16:16:31+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/11-year-old-son.....-amazing http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/11-year-old-son.....-amazing#When:13:13:32Z My son Braxton is 11 years old and he is just amazing! On our way to school today he asked me if he could get a group of kids together and make shirts. I asked him why he wanted to do that. He said  so we can go to the mall and have "free prayer time" on our shirts and pray for people who really need it Mom.I am so proud of him as a mother . He is growing into an amazing young christian man. How many of us as adults would go into a public place with "free prayer time" on our shirts and pray for a perfect stranger? Praise, 2012-04-11T13:13:32+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-to-our-god http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-to-our-god#When:03:04:35Z Thank You Father for Your mercy and blessings, Your grace and most of all Your Son Jesus.  Thank You for all that we may not take notice of in our lives everyday that is a gift from You!  Thank You for Your Word, the Holy Bible that we may openly and publicly proclaim You as the Most High - Above All.  Never let us forget Father that we are nothing, have nothing, and can do nothing if we don't have You in our hearts and minds!!  Let us serve You joyfully and fully!!  Praise, 2012-03-08T03:04:35+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-him-through-good-and-bad-times http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-him-through-good-and-bad-times#When:19:06:55Z I praise God for His mercy and grace. I have had a lot of hard times with my relationship,children and finances. He is always working His good will even when we don't see it. I thank Him for all the blessings he has poured over me. I thank him for the strength he has given me. I will continue to learn and grow in the word of God. I will continue to pray for spiritual guidence in all circumstances of my life. God is good! All things are possible through Jesus Christ our savior! Praise, 2012-02-15T19:06:55+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-him http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-him#When:22:47:36Z Praise God for giving us everything that we have. Bring all of your needs to the Lord. He will help you. He never gives you something that is to hard for you to go through. Praise, 2012-02-14T22:47:36+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-for-perspective http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-for-perspective#When:04:19:22Z I lie awake, overwhelmed with heartache for a lost love. I remembered my dear friend Jodi told me of this site. Reading and reflecting on other's p/r, makes me thankful of my blessings and pray for those with truer, deeper needs than mine. Praise God for perspective! Praise, 2012-02-01T04:19:22+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thank-god-today http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thank-god-today#When:19:33:37Z Thank God today for what he is doing in your life, and so many other people's lives. Praise, 2012-01-24T19:33:37+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/a-single-mom http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/a-single-mom#When:12:35:03Z I am a single mother of 4 children, who are my world. My husband left us for another family 2 yrs ago and we have not seen him since. I have put myself through school and devote my entire life to my children. Raising these kids on one income can be challenging......we have been listening to star for about a yr now, and i can tell you that there is a difference in our lives. My 2 and 3 yr old sing in the car and at home, my 6 and 11 yr old are getting along better. And my stress has gone down. Im asking for prayers to keep to keep my family close to God. My 11 yr old is started middle school this yr and i pray that he stay close to the lord and not be persuaded by the wrong decisions.......Thank you star for what you have done for my family..... Praise, 2012-01-14T12:35:03+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-for-those-around-us http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-for-those-around-us#When:20:16:50Z I just wanted to share how I was blessed today.  I was in a store and the clerk asked if we were getting ready for Christmas with what I was buying.  I said no and explained that we'd Adopted a Soldier who is stationed overseas right now.  The lady in front of me in the line turned, and said to me.  "here, please take this to help cover the costs of what you send him, or send it to him" and handed me a ten dollar bill.  I told her she didn't need to do that, and she looked back at me and said, "neither do you.  I'm sure you are taking money from your family's Christmas to send to him, so please take it." I hugged her and walked out with tears in my eyes.  I'm sending the cash to him so he can use it over there.  God truly touched me today with this happening.  I don't do this for anything other than my husband is a disabled vet and was in the Persian Gulf War.  I've seen first hand (and so have our children) what a combat situation can do to someone.  I just praise God for her showing me her compassion, love and heartfelt gratitude for our troops.  I truly needed to feel His presence right now as we truly are frustrated and struggling financially.  Praise, 2011-12-04T20:16:50+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-will-praise-my-heavenly-father-in-this-storm1 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-will-praise-my-heavenly-father-in-this-storm1#When:03:25:07Z Casting Crown's "Praise You in this Storm" is my new anthem.  My family is in a spiritual battle and we are fighting anxiety on a daily basis.  Praise God, the battle is won and He is on the Throne. God knows our needs, our hearts and when we are mentally wounded, He has not  abandoned us. Thank you, Jesus! Praise, 2011-11-08T03:25:07+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-will-praise-my-heavenly-father-in-this-storm http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-will-praise-my-heavenly-father-in-this-storm#When:03:25:05Z Casting Crown's "Praise You in this Storm" is my new anthem.  My family is in a spiritual battle and we are fighting anxiety on a daily basis.  Praise God, the battle is won and He is on the Throne. God knows our needs, our hearts and when we are mentally wounded, He has not  abandoned us. Thank you, Jesus! Praise, 2011-11-08T03:25:05+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-will-praise-my-heavenly-father-in-this-storm http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/i-will-praise-my-heavenly-father-in-this-storm#When:03:25:04Z Casting Crown's "Praise You in this Storm" is my new anthem.  My family is in a spiritual battle and we are fighting anxiety on a daily basis.  Praise God, the battle is won and He is on the Throne. God knows our needs, our hearts and when we are mentally wounded, He has not  abandoned us. Thank you, Jesus! Praise, 2011-11-08T03:25:04+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-is-working-in-me http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-is-working-in-me#When:01:02:05Z Star 88.3 has changed my life through the music and positive attitude and a song that really sticks out to me and really touches me is Casting Crowns, Courageous and 2:24. I want to thank star 88.3 for everything! Even the drive throught difference has happened to me and I can not believe that it did and I just wanted to keep it going! God Bless everyone at Star 88.3!!!! Praise, 2011-11-06T01:02:05+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-is-good http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-is-good#When:02:04:19Z I have had a great deal of people praying for us this last week.  I was an abused woman who left my abuser over a year ago.  Yesterday, all chains were broken.  I am no longer married to that man.  My children and I are safe and moving ahead to a healthy great life full of blessings and obeying God.  I am thankful that God allow this to be completed yesterday and for it to not drag on any longer. Praise, 2011-10-21T02:04:19+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise1 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise1#When:20:30:39Z Dear 88.3 staff, I listen to your radio station everyday. Your boss has blessed me and I have good friend Leesa Houston that works there. I have told her that her boss is a good faith woman so when she talk on the radio, she has blessed me in my life. I look at her a person of faith that I want to have that same faith. Thanks to all the staff that is on the radio you guys do bright my day every day.     Thanks, Lori Grewe Praise, 2011-10-15T20:30:39+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/gods-love http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/gods-love#When:16:34:44Z Thank you God for giving me people who CHOOSE to love me.  Thank you for allow these people to enter my life and that of my children.  Thank you for giving us the support and encouragement we need.  Thank you for those who take time out of their busy lifes to come sit in a court room with me.  Thank you for those who pray for our continued strength, healing, growth, and your control in our situation.  God thank you for rescuing us from an aweful abusive situation.  For providing us a loving family and great friends.  Thank you for keeping us safe.  Thank you for your Love and Mercy.  Thank you for all that you do each day.  Thank you for opening our eyes to knowing you are the only worth and value we need.  Thank you giving us LOVE.  Thank you God.  Thank you God! Praise, 2011-10-03T16:34:44+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/sunday http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/sunday#When:17:46:00Z I just recently regave my life to jesus and I am glad I did because he does great things for everyone in the world and I am grateful I know him and he is my savior and the one i will follow everyday that I am alive and I know one day I will see him face to face and I will get on my knee and I will say THANK YOU JESUS for leting me be in your kingdom of heaven. Praise, 2011-09-30T17:46:00+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-has-truly-blessed-us http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-has-truly-blessed-us#When:20:34:29Z My husband and I were both out of work for a while and God has blessed us both with a job. I am so thankful for everything God has done for us!!!! Praise, 2011-09-24T20:34:29+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-is-awesome-and-in-control http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-is-awesome-and-in-control#When:00:59:23Z Today God made me fully aware that he had heard our many many prayers about my family's current situation.  He showed his awesome.  I am very blessed to have a wonderful support system full of praying people.  God, Thank you for answering prayers! Praise, 2011-09-15T00:59:23+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/encouragement http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/encouragement#When:01:28:31Z Star 88.3 has benn very uplifting to me, and is helping me get my life back on track!!! The star positive thoughts of the day are very encouraging and lift me up everyday!! Star 88.3 is the best!!  Praise, 2011-09-08T01:28:31+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-of-mercy-grace http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/god-of-mercy-grace#When:22:08:32Z My family was w/out our only transportation for 2 weeks. My Friends & family were a blessing... & my nephew was able 2 fix it & We were able 2 get 2 church Sunday! & Our Pastor (Jason Tash) delivered an awesome sermon on Faith... God is faithful 4ever!!!   Praise, 2011-08-29T22:08:32+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-the-lord1 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-the-lord1#When:20:16:38Z A co-worker who knows my family and I are having a challenging time just delivered some groceries for my family today.  It is a blessing!  Praise Him for sending this earthly angel to do bless us with this food.  Praise The Lord! Praise, 2011-07-15T20:16:38+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-god.....for-he-is-good-all-the-time http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-god.....for-he-is-good-all-the-time#When:01:53:51Z Just want to say, "Thank you God for my son-in-law, Brandon!!"  He gave up his time tonight to get my car fixed enough that I could make it back home with it, then he's going to give up his time again Friday to finish fixing it......plus he shelled out all the $$$ to fix it!!  I've been struggling all year to find employment and with the $$ being almost gone, words alone do not express how grateful I am to him and his family!!   I Pray that God blesses them for blessing me!! Praise, 2011-07-14T01:53:51+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thankful http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thankful#When:16:07:40Z In thankgiving for validation from extended family about immediate family struggles.  The peace God has brought is so amazing! Praise, 2011-07-11T16:07:40+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/still-here http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/still-here#When:16:44:14Z I just want to Thank God for being alive today. My mother this wk will be deceased 12yrs but God has shown me that He will be a mother and now a father for me since He has called them home. i just want to thank Him for keeping me safe in His Arms1 Praise God! Praise, 2011-07-06T16:44:14+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thank-you1 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thank-you1#When:00:14:19Z Thank you to all who prayed for my family in the death of my mother-in-law.  God blessed my husband and I so graeatly.  We were worried about money to travel to the service and were bleseed beyond our wildest dreams.  We had so much more money than we needed!  God gave our family peace and we thank Him for that. Praise, 2011-06-23T00:14:19+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise#When:15:12:30Z I would like to thank everyone who's praying for me and my family in this major crisis. We just had one major victory which has everyone amazed and are claiming the others that remain. Our God is an awesome God. He will never leave us or forsake us. Keep praying for other victories. Praise, 2011-05-24T15:12:30+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/baptism-of-my-daugther http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/baptism-of-my-daugther#When:01:15:45Z I am so thankful to God that my daughter has choosen to follow Christ.  She will be baptized on May 15!  I am so happy for her! Praise, 2011-05-10T01:15:45+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/prayer-and-praise http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/prayer-and-praise#When:23:41:11Z First I want to thank God for all He has done for my family and I. I graduate college this Sunday and I start a new job on Monday! God is always so good. My husband has been laid off for 1 year now and has been trying to find work, so prayers are for something to come his way. But again God has blessed us this past year and we have not struggled one bit financially. Thank you God for all that you do :) Praise, 2011-05-03T23:41:11+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thanksgiving http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/thanksgiving#When:02:13:12Z I am thankful that though all of my current problems, God is molding me to be what He wants me to be! Praise, 2011-05-02T02:13:12+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/green-gets-a-heart http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/green-gets-a-heart#When:20:54:45Z Tara Green of Churubusco gets a second chance at life tonight, with a new heart!  Tara has been sick for a very long time and has been patiently and joyfully waiting on God to provide her with a new heart.  At 5PM TONIGHT Tara will have a heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic! Please pray for her strength through the surgery as well as afterward and that her body will not reject the new heart!  Pray for her surgeons and the other medical team members that have been on her case and will be performing the transplant. Tara and Andy Green ask that we also pray for the family of the donor and be with them during their loss. Praise God!  His timing is always perfect and I am so glad that HE is in control. We love you!   Praise, 2011-04-28T20:54:45+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-for-blessings http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-for-blessings#When:09:35:04Z Thank you God for this day whatever it brings because without you I wouldn't have any day at all.  I have been without work for over a year but you have sustained me.  Even though I get weary I know you are waiting for the right job for me.  I have much to be thankful for.  Praise, 2011-04-27T09:35:04+00:00 http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-the-lord http://www.star883.org/pray-it-forward/post/praise-the-lord#When:15:58:54Z This week has been much better with our marriage.  I really sense God performing miracles!  My husband appears to have a whole new attitude.  Please continue to pray for our marriage and I ask for special prayer that I will draw closer to God.  I have been lax in my prayer and bible reading.  Praise, 2011-04-06T15:58:54+00:00