Monday, August 4, 2008

A Request

Dear ones,

My sister Johanna has a lot on her shoulders right now.  She probably isn't expecting me to share this with you, but I can see the burden that is on her and how it is weighing her down.  I felt, suddenly, a need to ask for prayer for her.

Here are the details.  We are doing a concert, my family and I, on September 13th.  Johanna has only just begun learning the bass guitar this year, and she has been given a huge amount of songs to learn for the upcoming concert, more than seem possible.

It's hard on her, knowing Sam, our brother, needs her to learn them and do them well.  A sister strives to please her brother, strives with all her heart.  This is what makes the assignment even harder, this need to do her very best despite the difficulties.

So, dear friends, could you pray for her?  That the Lord would give her peace and strength and wisdom, the tools for the journey ahead?

I love you, Johanna!

Emma

11 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh Emma, that is so, so sweet! I simply don't deserve you!!! I really appreciate your prayers and caring for me as you do. I know I can get through this constant challenge with the Lord's help. I only hope I'll be able to sing and play!

I love you more;).

~Johanna

emme said...

I'll certainly be keeping Johanna in my prayers!

It *does* sound like a lot to learn...but I know she can do it! : )

Love you both,
Emily

Elissa said...

I'll be praying!!!!!!!

Hannah said...

I'll be praying too. Love you, Johanna! :)

Amber said...

Oh, I'll be praying too! I can't imagine learning so much in a short time this she is. Whew!

I can't wait to meet you! Yippy!

Crooked Stream said...

I have been praying ever so hard...for everything! =)

I love you, my dear Jo.

Amy said...

I'll be praying, too, Johanna. I only wish I could be there and meet you - I'm so jealous of you, Amber!

Emma, is your back doing any better?

Love,
Amy

Amber said...

Oh I'll be praying too for Johanna!
I know she can do it! The Lord will sustain her and give the strength she needs. I'm constantly reminded while taking care of my grandma that when I can go no further the Lord will pick me up and carry me.

Have a blessed day! And can't wait for just 22 days! Yipppyyyyyy!!!

Praying!
Heather

Anonymous said...

Oh Johanna!! I'm so sorry you are feeling all this pressure.. =( You can be sure I will be praying hard for you, I can't imagine what it must be like.. but I must admit , I have been quite impressed with your abilities, and am POSITIVE that you will do MARVELOUS, through Christ Who strengthens you!! Really, you will do wonderful, I am sure.
I miss you soo much! Love you girl!

~jolie~

p.s. I posted about our WA trip on my xanga , so if you wanted to know some of the particulars of our trip it's all there! (minus the pictures, unfortunately, which I was unable to post. =( )

~ Shannon said...

I'll be praying for Johanna and for you band!

Yours in Christ,
Shannon

hi said...

Oh wow! We have a band as well and I can definitely relate to the stress of trying to learn a bunch of new stuff and perform it well. I will be praying for you all!