Sadie Robertson seeks prayers for girl with brain tumour: Let's 'storm gates of heaven'

Katie Joyce is still able to smile as she is photographed on her bed. 'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson is praying for a miracle that can cure her. (Instagram/Sadie Robertson)

Sadie Robertson, the teenage star of "Duck Dynasty," is once again using her celebrity status to get people to pray for a sick fan. This time, her thoughts and prayers go out to a young girl named Katie Joyce.

Sadie shared a photo of a smiling Katie on her Instagram account (@legitsadierob), who is seen lying on a hospital bed with two stuffed animals beside her.

"Her family found out she has a brain tumour and its on her brain stem which is inoperable. The doctors say we need a miracle. The only thing that can fix this is if we storm the gates of heaven. Write comments of encouragement & if you know someone who needs prayer, feel free to write it in a comment & I will pray for all of you as well," Sadie wrote.

After Sadie posted her plea for prayers, her fans began sharing their prayers and messages of inspiration. "Dear Lord, help this young girl with this current situation. Help her parents have to ability to watch her grow up and become a wonderful human being. Amen," someone commented on the photo.

Another fan added: 'Lord, please keep this sweet girl in your arms of love and safety during this hard time and I also ask that you lift her parents' spirits now, in Jesus' name we pray Amen."

Some people wrote that they are praying hard and hoping for the best outcome for Katie. A lot of people commented that God has a plan for everything.

"God has a plan for her, her family, and her friends. Sending out lots of prayers for her. With God, everything is possible," someone said.

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