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Invitation to Prayer


Relationships are difficult.

Long distance relationships are extremely challenging.

Relationships where each person lives in a different country? Heartbreaking.

Ed and I have been dating for over a year. So far we've experienced a greater love for each other than we ever anticipated. There's something different about this love though; the difference is that through each other we discover more fully God's love. We've had our share of disagreements and "lover's quarrels" but those conversations always lead us to a greater respect and love for one another. Since we've been dating, we have come across the multiple hurdles we will have to overcome if we plan on getting married. Thousands of dollars will be spent on plane tickets, tourist and fiancee visas, necessary documents which will not be refunded, living expenses, taxes, and a wedding budget. This money is much more than we anticipated. What is more is that after paying these judicial expenses, it is not a guarantee that he'll be granted access to the U.S.

Our broken system yearns for change. The presumptuous attitudes of those in authority should not be the underscoring practice. There needs to be a change and through the people abiding by God's will, change can and will happen. This situation is not just about us; it goes beyond Ed and I. Thousands of people who are trying to do right by the law and governmental authority are being persecuted and assumed as the enemy. This attitude is unjust and disappointing. There must be change.

I honestly do not know the correct steps to take but I do know there is power in prayer. Will you commit to praying with us?

Prayer for the government
Prayer for the US Embassy
Prayer for the authorities who bestow permitted access into the US
Prayer for diligence
Prayer for hope
Prayer for Ed and Melissa

We know we need each other. We are willing to do whatever it takes to be man and wife legally. It may not make much sense that we have to do these things out of order. We do plan to get engaged soon; but we can't plan until the US Embassy grants Ed a tourist visa to just visit the country. He cannot come to visit without this visa. There are so many details we have to be mindful of in our situation. It is a bit overwhelming. That is why we are inviting you to pray with us. Pray God gives us strength to take required action separately, such as the initiation for the fiancee visa (which is something I have to do). Pray we never lose hope.

God is bigger than the government......
......and the boogeyman.
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  1. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Praying for hope and change.
    Love you. Janice

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  2. A. MathewsMarch 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Melissa
    I cannot imagine the hearbreak that you and Ed feel. I am discovering more and more the coruption of the world in which we live. I am so blessed to have you as a friend and I will be praying for you and Ed. I will also be praying for a wedding invitation (lol). Love you sweet friend and looking forward to dinner on Thursday :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    The nightmare our government has caused countless thousands of families and individuals you have described makes me sick. It is one of my very few hot buttons. Your words are so well written.

    You are a blessings and I count it a humble privilege to pray for you and Ed... and of course worshiping with basschic on the platform is WONDERFUL ;)

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