I wanted to give an update for those who are praying for Mat (One ‘T’, I had that wrong before.)
\nFirst, thank you to those across the country praying for him. It’s been encouraging, as was this news from Mat, through his fiance, Jess:<\/p>\n
Mat has said this week that Christ is evident in our church. His family members have noticed as well. This would be much harder if it wasn’t for all of your support. Thank you for being such a great family and for showing your love in actions and truth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Second, however, I must ask you to please keep praying. He’s gone into ICU since my first post. He’s having trouble breathing, his fever is spiking and they’re still searching for answers as to what exactly is happening.
\nSo, if I may indulge you a bit more, please continue to pray for Mat and for Jess, his fiance, and of course the family. It fills my heart with anguish to see this young man who surrendered to Jesus and righted the course of his relationship with his girlfriend, so that she was baptised too and they were engaged, in what may be a fight for his life.
\nIt doesn’t seem fair, so I ask you to continue to pray with me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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