Heavenly Father, today we pray for the rescue operation
happening in the Chiang Rai province of Thailand. We are deeply concerned for
the 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in the cave for more than two weeks.
We are also anxious for the safety of all those involved in the rescue
operation, particularly after the selfless death of a retired Thai Navy SEAL
Friday. Lord, we pray for every detail of this rescue operation to go as
smoothly as possible. We first think of the boys. Please keep them supernaturally
calm under all circumstances. It is difficult to imagine diving for hours
through murky, dark, cold water—particularly when one does not even know how to
swim! Be with these boys throughout their entire journey. Guide them. Protect
them. Grant their rescuers heightened awareness in a beneficial sense, helping them
discern and address every possible obstacle before problems arise. We pray for
bolstered energy and strength for all who are weak. We pray for medical
assessments to be accurate, and for a wise order of extraction to be
implemented. We ask that oxygen levels remain more than adequate, and that the
rains hold off while the water is at its lowest level in two weeks. Be with loved
ones as they anxiously await news during the rescue operation. And, Lord, we
take time to thank you again for leading searchers to the right place in this network
of caves. We celebrate the global resources, efforts and prayers surrounding
these 13 young men. We are thankful the boys have survived this long under
difficult circumstances. May they make it back to their loved ones. In Jesus’
name we pray, amen.
Update:https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/09/asia/thai-cave-rescue-intl/index.html
ReplyDeletePraise God; they are all free! All 12 boys and their coach rescued from flooded Thai cave - CNN
ReplyDeleteMore details, including additional related articles at the bottom: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-44782132
ReplyDeleteWorth reading: https://news.sky.com/story/boys-trapped-in-thailand-cave-mourn-diver-who-died-in-rescue-mission-11437719
ReplyDeleteThe boys' first public appearance: https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/18/asia/thailand-cave-rescue-boys-discharged-intl/index.html
ReplyDeleteUpdate: https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/21/asia/thai-cave-rescue-intl/index.html
ReplyDeleteUpdate for prayer: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/thai-cave-boys-monks-novices-monastery-rescue-football-team-a8461791.html. Note that one is mentioned to have not participated due to his Christian faith.
ReplyDeleteUpdate: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2018/10/09/Thai-cave-rescue-coach-International-support-was-unbelievable/6821539138616/?mp=4
ReplyDeleteUpdate: https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/08/asia/thailand-cave-boys-netflix-intl/index.html
ReplyDeleteUpdate: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50931695
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