I can safely say that over the last few days I have been in as much physical discomfort as I have ever been.
I can remember having a stomach bug on one or two mission trips and feeling pretty sorry for myself, but these coughing attacks have been very scary. I'll wake up in the early hours of the morning and succumb to a severe bout of coughing which ends up with me being unable to breath and gasping for breath. The frequency of these attacks is increasing but the severity is actually letting up a bit. It seems that after every period of sleep I end up struggling, and after an attack I feel drained but eventually peaceful. Drifting off to sleep I know that some time in the next few hours I'm going to go through the whole thing again.
I'm ashamed to say that for the last four days all I have done is cough, sleep, watch TV, eat, and have an occasional shower. I haven't even had the energy to pick up a Bible, but I have been overwhelmed by the prayer support from 3 different continents. Prasad is staying with us at the moment, and he's not only been praying here but mobilising prayer back in India. I've had emails from friends around Wales and the UK saying they have been praying, and also from various places in the USA. Here's a prayer that my friend Lois sent me in an email. If you are able to agree with it then please do:
So Holy Spirit, come right now and fill Nigel up. give him energy and strength and peace and rest. I take authority over the sickness in his body and command it to leave right now in the name of Jesus. Your Kingdom come, your will be done: on earth, right now as it is in heaven right now. this is your good and perfect will God for your son to be well, for him to have the riches of your kingdom in his life right now, so I agree with you God and with my brothers and sisters who are praying for Nigel too. I agree for his healing and for your blessings in his life! IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!!! Amen
God's words
- 1Chr. 16:31Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”
CITY CHURCH CARDIFF, ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH>
- CITY TEMPLE CHURCH CARDIFF
I'm on the pastoral team of this thriving multi-cultural Elim Pentecostal Church in the heart of Cardiff- the capital city of Wales.
THIRD DAY
- THIRD DAY
From 2001-2016 I spent part of my year on the road as pastor to the Christian rock band Third Day.
WALESWIDE
- WALESWIDE
I am part of the church planting and strengthening ministry Waleswide, alongside leaders from across the evangelical spectrum and geographical spread of the nation.
ELIM WALES
- ELIM INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
Both personally and in my local church role I am pleased to stand with our Elim Missions Dept. - ELIM WALES
I spend part of my time as the regional co-ordinator for Elim in Wales-working with churches and leaders.
GATEWAY MINISTRIES/IGNITE INDIA
- GATEWAY MINISTRIES/IGNITE INDIA
Lots going on in and around Rajahmundry, India- been involved in this work since 2005.
MY PUBLICATIONS
- Lessons From The Road by Nigel James and Third Day.
- Ignite: God's Purpose for This Generation (Paperback) by Nigel James.
- Seven Ways to Ignite Your Life: Life Lessons from 1 Samuel (Paperback) by Nigel James
- Seven Myths of Youth Ministry: How to Re-Ignite Your Passion (Paperback) by Nigel James, Gary Smith
- Seven Ways to Ignite Outrageous Prayer (Paperback) by Carl Brettle, Nigel James
Some of my Sermons
- A Friend Called Grace
- Word and Spirit
- Can We Fix it? Yes We Can?
- I am the Light of the World
- I am the True Vine
- God and the Generations.
- Growing in Grace-Less judgment, more forgiveness, more thankfulness.
- Equipping the Saints-5 fold ministry.
- Led by the Spirit-Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus.
- Unnamed people are vital-the story of Cornelius.
- The Persecuted Church-Stephen the martyr.
- What's the point of Communion?
- Building a healthy future-by putting the right foundations down now.
- Incarnation-short Christmas message.
- Confidence in Uncertain Times.
- Anointed by the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit-Our director of missions.
- Burden bearers or burden makers?
- Why should I be baptized?
- From the Encounter to the Call.
- Come Over Here And Help Us- The Macedonian Call.
- Rock of Ages.
- People of the Cross- the distinctives of discipleship.
- Samuel-Listen to the Voice of God.
- Kingdom Priorities-Money, Time, and Talents.
- Abraham-Kids, Covenants and Countries.
- Gifted to Lead and Train others.
- Living Tough when things get Rough.
Amen from Fort Wayne...
Posted by: Lori | 07/29/2007 at 04:22 AM
AMEN!
Prayed in agreement Nigel.
I was wondering if something was up for I haven't heard from you for a little while. Do not be ashamed and just rest in the Lord.
God be with you sweet Brother.
I also tell Fear to leave Nigel right now in the name of Jesus.
Nigel I can relate to the fear of going to sleep for it will mean a coughing fit...poor darling.
Lots of love and prayers of strength and healing being sent your way from Oz.
Posted by: Joan Young/Godgrl Gomer | 07/30/2007 at 03:48 AM
please visit us andencourage us in faith
with love
Joseph Raju
Posted by: Rev Joseph Raju | 08/14/2007 at 10:30 AM