Comments on Jon and Kate Prayers: Why Pray For Jon & Kate?

Anonymous, why should anyone "mind their business"...

2010-05-17T01:36:20.960-04:00

Anonymous, why should anyone "mind their business" on these comments if they are speaking about Jon, Kate, the children, prayers, marriage, divorce, or adultery? Am I to assume you are Candy and disagree with the previous response(s) to your post(s)? Regardless, if you are going to refer to someone as a homewrecker and hypocrite in an open forum 9 months later, it would appear there's a personal matter needing prayer?

I think that anonymous should mind her own homewre...

2010-05-15T16:53:38.057-04:00

I think that anonymous should mind her own homewrecking business..I know who you are, and you have a nerve.I doubt that you believe your own words, you are such a hypocrit!

Candy, Nobody is saying we shouldn't pray for the...

2009-08-15T20:45:11.295-04:00

Candy,
Nobody is saying we shouldn't pray for the kids.
You sound as if you are saying because Jon and Kate made mistakes, they don't deserve to be prayed for as much. Did you forget they are children of God, just like you and I are? Who doesn't need prayers? Who hadn't made mistakes in their lives?
Pardon me, but I dare say if you or I were put in the same situations, we would probably make some mistakes too, maybe some of the same ones.
Pardon me again, but I feel you are making them sound less than you.
They don't deserve our prayers less because they are "guilty;"
their kids don't deserve our prayers more because they are "innocent."
We should pray for them because they are people, just like you and I are. I don't know what else is needed.

Divorce should ALWAYS be an option or there would ...

2009-07-10T12:01:15.156-04:00

Divorce should ALWAYS be an option or there would be more people murdering each other in this world.

He whom the Son sets free is free indeed. John 8:36

John and Kate really need our prayers. Divorce sh...

2009-07-09T00:23:32.142-04:00

John and Kate really need our prayers. Divorce should never be an option. :( I hate to think their relationship has come to this. I think they could still stay together.

If praying actually does something other than maki...

2009-06-23T19:13:02.238-04:00

If praying actually does something other than making you feel better about the type of person you are, maybe you should direct your prayers to the starving children in third world countries, the millions being killed globally from HIV, the Millions of people suffering from cancer, and possibly maybe even for the economy and the thousands of people who are being kicked out of their homes because they can't pay their mortgage. I'm just saying that there are more important issues than a bunch of spotlight hogging idiots... Jesus would not be happy that you are wasting worshipping idols.

It is so easy to judge and focus on the negative, ...

2009-06-23T08:57:58.028-04:00

It is so easy to judge and focus on the negative, the media makes it so easy. I don't think Jon & Kate are bad people, just off track. Lets not forget Our God is a God of miracles and he can use this mess for His glory. I pray that someday that we will have a big announcement show on how this marriage was restored. Let us pray that they will experience the love of Christ and learn to follow in His way. Keep Praying.

Indeed, Candy. I pray that they are shielded from ...

2009-06-23T01:20:46.561-04:00

Indeed, Candy. I pray that they are shielded from as much confusion and anger as possible while healing through this. One if not more will likely feel they are to blame and I pray that they are shown unconditional love from whatever source God sees fit. Most of all, I pray that in the years to come, they will know the unconditional love of Jesus Christ and will keep Him as a strong foundation.

And, again, I say we pray for those 8 children. T...

2009-06-23T00:16:54.279-04:00

And, again, I say we pray for those 8 children. They had nothing to do with this train wreck even before it pulled out of the station.
Pray for them.

Candy Day
Magnolia, Texas

Anonymous, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Indee...

2009-06-21T10:10:48.340-04:00

Anonymous, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Indeed, our time in prayer will always benefit us since we're spending time with the Father...and if we're listening, He always has more to share with us than we expect!

Rick. Thank you for this site. I have been so sad...

2009-06-20T18:17:16.409-04:00

Rick. Thank you for this site. I have been so saddened by all the negative media attention the Gosselin family has been getting. Coming upon your site that just wants to lift this family up to God has been very heartening. Also, just because the media says their heading for divorce doesn't mean that God still can't work in their hearts and lives. Even if those of us who pray don't seem to see any positive change, our time in prayer will draw us closer to God.

Anonymous, thanks for sharing your thoughts here. ...

2009-06-19T15:05:17.443-04:00

Anonymous, thanks for sharing your thoughts here. I respectfully disagree. Some people have prayed for years for someone to accept Christ. Prayer isn't always a one-stop-shop. Ultimately, it's about how you are led. If you are led and compelled to pray for this couple to reconcile, to heal their marriage, and their family - do so without regret or hesitation. Ultimately, the goal is that God be glorified. He can heal this marriage but only if they will lay this show and what comes with it on the altar. God may smash it to bits or He might change it...but in the end, the family would be together and their focus would be on Him.

Indeed, there is a long road ahead of healing...

Prayers at this point will not help Jon and Kate. ...

2009-06-19T14:13:15.652-04:00

Prayers at this point will not help Jon and Kate. Kate failed to listen to Jon, he no longer wanted to do the show but she is enjoying the money and fame too much. If she wants to salvage what she has left of her marriage she needs to end the show and go off the radar for several years to repair her family.

Candy, thank you so much for you continued honesty...

2009-06-19T02:52:52.289-04:00

Candy, thank you so much for you continued honesty and sharing. You are indeed correct, my Sister, we do want the same thing.

His rich blessings upon you and yours.

Candy, thank you for your continuing honesty. The ...

2009-06-19T02:48:08.750-04:00

Candy, thank you for your continuing honesty. The motivation for this blog and its content has been and continues to be discouraging gossip about this couple, praying for Jon & Kate Gosselin - individually and as a couple, praying for their children, and providing resources for strengthening marriages.

This effort has never been about drawing attention to me.

I'm uncertain what you see "wrong here" and why you questioned where my prayers were focused. If this ties back to the article you shared, as I stated previously, we as Christians do need to be more discerning. We also need to pray more.

1 Timothy 2:1 says, "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone."

Jon & Kate are no less deserving of prayers of healing and protection than their 8 children. If this couple is too blinded by their own emotions and selfishness and have lost their way, I pray that they return to God's loving arms. Indeed, their 8 children have and will continue to need our prayers and His love, grace, and mercies.

I disagree with your assessment of my attitude, and I did say don't believe everything read. Many voices have been focused on destroying this couple, spreading rumors and gossip about them, and making a mockery of this family.

Philippians 4:6–7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Rick, I appreciate your words. I know how this af...

2009-06-19T02:24:15.830-04:00

Rick, I appreciate your words.

I know how this affects all of us who believe God's guidelines for marriage and unity within the family.

I was the "Candy Day of Magnolia, Texas" in the April 13th edition of People Magazine who admonished Jon to take control of his family and quit the belly aching of the life they chose for themselves. (I am a school librarian. We get People along with many other publications.)

I know how it feels, as you do, to grieve for yet another couple of His who have chosen their own way. It hurts every Believer in a marriage who knows what it means to forgive. It hurts every Believer in a marriage who knows that being right is not the end. It hurts every Believer who has had to look over at the other person and say, "I forgive you. Forgive me."

We want the same thing, you and I.

Candy Day
Magnolia, Texas

...and (yes, it's still me) I have to wonder what ...

2009-06-19T01:47:38.707-04:00

...and (yes, it's still me) I have to wonder what your motivation was all along.

Did you hope J&K would see their faults and turn to God....and Rick?????
I hope not, but one has to wonder.
Only you can answer that truthfully.

I see so much that's wrong here until I can't hardly begin to speak civilly. I was the one who brought the Christianity Today article to your attention. I was the one who questioned where your prayers were focused from the very beginning. All along you had this sort of "Did you see them do that?" "Did you hear them say this?" attitude until it turned my stomach.
"Don't believe everything you hear."
Remember saying that???!!!

There are 8 children who did not choose this life for themselves. There are 8 children who are innocent of those exploting and manipulating things around them. J&K are both equally guilty. BUT those children did NOTHING!!!!!

"Suffer" them to come to Christ. PRAY for them, as we should have been doing all along.

Candy Day
Magnolia, Texas

Anonymous, this isn't a game to me. From your orig...

2009-06-19T01:18:40.999-04:00

Anonymous, this isn't a game to me. From your original comment, it appeared you were jeering at Baby Mama's comment and the purpose for this site which is to uplift this couple and their children. My challenge and encouragement has always been to pray for this couple's marriage and the healing of the family as a whole. Even through separation or divorce, Jon & Kate can still be interceded for but the children certainly need prayers of comfort and protection. Even more so, since there could be 8 different reactions to processing this change.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts in more detail and I apologize for misunderstanding your words.

Marriage is the joining of two to become one. Divo...

2009-06-19T01:02:34.802-04:00

Marriage is the joining of two to become one.
Divorce is the pulling away of those two united, much like pulling away ones own skin from their body.

The pain these two have inflicted upon these children will follow them for years and years.

So what if I get the prize... there are children inthis who get NOTHING but hurt and confusion.
Why is this a game to you???!!!!

Again, pray for these children. They will suffer because of their parents refusal to obey. Jon and Kate may not, but THESE CHILDREN WILL SUFFER.

You must think I don't believe what God says about...

2009-06-19T00:16:00.276-04:00

You must think I don't believe what God says about divorce.

I do, and so much more. J&K, however, must not believe this statement by the God of the universe.

And so, I will say again... Pray for those children.

While God is not at all surprised by these unfolding events... there are 8 children who are.

Pray for THEM!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous, I was wondering when the first comment ...

2009-06-18T21:11:49.847-04:00

Anonymous, I was wondering when the first comment would come in reacting to today's news. You get the prize.

While it's sad that it would appear this couple is getting divorced, prayers for them have not been for naught. God answers prayers in 1 of 3 ways: yes, no, and maybe/wait.

You might conclude that God wanted Jon and Kate to get divorced. Malachi 2:16 says, "'I hate divorce,' says the Lord God of Israel."

Jon and Kate had to willing be listen to the Holy Spirit, they had to be receptive of the intercessory prayers being lifted up on their behalf. Romans 8:26–27 says, "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express."

Our prayers have been heard for this family and can continue to be heard for them if we are compelled to intercede on their behalf.

Ephesians 4:32 says, "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

"Rick, thank you for this wonderful site. If you h...

2009-06-18T19:59:57.383-04:00

"Rick, thank you for this wonderful site. If you haven't already please come back and post the link for those to come and learn more about this site."

Yeah, 'cause you "fans" need to stick together, huh??

I think you can start praying now for those children. Obviously, the marriage prayers weren't answered.

Rick, thank you for this wonderful site. If you ha...

2009-06-11T00:51:29.260-04:00

Rick, thank you for this wonderful site. If you haven't already please come back and post the link for those to come and learn more about this site.

I read Multiple Blessings and I believe that this ...

2009-06-10T14:26:07.119-04:00

I read Multiple Blessings and I believe that this couple is under an incredible amount of pressure now that the media is intent on making them out to be the same kind of couple that Hollywood is used to. They are not. I believe that their problems now are 90% media-infused. I will continue to pray for them and I don't believe everything I hear or read. They are struggling like everyone struggles, except their struggle has been made public. Everyone needs to stop judging and assuming and just pray.

I still would like to recommend Love and Respect b...

2009-06-09T16:50:54.427-04:00

I still would like to recommend Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerich. Excellent book on men's greatest need being respect ( not necessarily love ) and the wife needing to be loved! It seems like Kate is unable to give Jon the respect he needs as head of their home---whether he "earns it" or not. It is a hard lesson for some women to learn---just as hard as it is for a man to realize his wife needs love. If one of those is missing---a disaster is sure to occur. Reading and APPLYING those principles helped to save my marriage and give God the glory! Jon and Kate maybe don't realize the spiritual component behind all this but it's main goal is to Steal, Kill & Destroy! I hope someone can get them this book or help Kate to realize what she is doing by not respecting Jon. She may just not be aware of how damaging it is and then it is harder for Jon to love her the way she needs to be treasured. Marriage is a tough road for any couple but with the added pressures they face with a very large family and all the public hoopla---if we are truly followers of Jesus Christ--and are led by Him to pray for this couple---then please do. Thank you for this site.