A prayer needs to be said tonight

Hello, I am very new to this board but the feeling of peace that I got when I entered was overtaking. I would like to ask a little prayer be said for me and my WLS. I was approved and denied today. My insurance approved my VBG "take down" but not the gastric bypass because of the exclusion in my policy. I talked today with the lady over the HR dept. at my hubby's work and she had me send her all the info I had on it so they could see if the company could override it. She said that because it is not a usual obesity case that the odds are in my favor. I am thanking God for a yes answer. I must know in a couple of days for my approval to still be good. I know that God has control over my life, but the devil will get you down when he can. Please pray that God gives me the peace that passes all understanding and the joy of the lord for it is my strength. I was reading a post and a verse jumped out at me, Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God..." That is just amazing. There are no words to explain that verse or how I feel about that. He is God, and he is so good. He has blessed my life more than I could ever give him thanks for. He is the God, my father and he will take care of me. Thank you, Christina

Hi Christina, I believe in speaking a word in faith and allowing God to bring it to pass. In the name of Jesus, we thank you for blessing us to gather here in this place to offer and receive support as we venture through our journey to weight loss. We look to you Lord the author and finisher of our faith to bless this dear sister with the approval she desires to have surgery. I believe that you have already made a way and we thank you right now. Amen

Georgie, Thank you sweetie for the post and the prayer. You are so kind and your words bring me a smile. I read your profile and I pray for you too today. I wish you all the happiness and health. Good luck on your WLS next week! Please keep me in touch and let me know how you are doing. You will be in my prayers. Psalms 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God..." Christina

Hey there Georgeanne!! I just put up a post asking for prayer for your surgery this week and a link to your surgery support page. I haven't been on OH much lately, but my heart has been with you. How are you doing my sister? Bless you, Sherri

Hi Christina, The bible says to confess with our tongues. What ever we confess in his name it will be given. Keep confessing that you're approved and you will have a surgery date soon. I'll be praying for you to get approved and at the same time I will thank the Lord for answering my prayer. ((hugs)) Letty

Hi Christina, I've just come through a long battle with my insurance co. MAMSI - MDIPA (they have a rep. for being the very worst) I want you to feel encouraged that it DOES happen, and insurance companies DO overturn their initial decisions all the time. Some even just hand out denials routinely every time someone applies the first time. So, keep praying (and we will too), keep persevering, don't give up and let the devil get you down -- & write them a long appeal letter coupled with every co-morbidity documentation that you possibly can. The verse you quoted, Psalm 46:10, is the same one the Lord gave me tonight as I saw feeling scared about the surgery. Then It came to me (once again) why should I worry when the Lord is in control, - If it is my "time" to be called home, I will - if not, I won't, and so I only need to "rest" in Him. This is a most wonderful group - It's the first time i've found it and you all are just wonderful! God bless and keep each of you in His mighty arms as we wallk on the mountains, and yes, even sometimes through the Valleys. With warm regards and many prayers Susan

Susan, I wanted to thank you so much for your sweet post! I want to say that it is people like us that make this thing much easier. Please know that you always have a friend in me. It is so funny about that verse because God spoke it to me through a post that I was reading on here and it jumed through my computer screen at me. Now I can't get it out of my head and I am sharing it to everyone that I meet. I had been really upset about all this surgery stuff and I know God was telling me to CHILL OUT and and let him work. I am the type that gets something in my head and can't sleep until it is done, but I am finially sleeping knowing my father has everything in control. God bless you and I am always here if you need to talk. Good luck with your surgery and it is funny because my surgery is to be on Feb. 8th too! (and by the name of Jesus this will go through so that it can be on that date!) I would love to be there for you and you for me. Until then, be blessed for you are loved! Christina

Christina, I am praying for you. We know our God is a mighty God and He can change minds and hearts. I pray for intercession for you and approval for your surgery. I pray for peace and strength no matter what the answer is. Bless you, Sherri