MN Christian Prayer Request Thread: : Back to school soon

[DutchOma]

It's been a while since I did an update for the prayer thread; I hope that God will remember those I forget:

Thanks be to God for wonderful exam results for MrsCadwallader and for PositiveAttitude dh's new job.
Prayers for Jentlydoesit's DP to find a new job before the money runs out.

Several regulars on the thread find life quite tough at the moment for one reason or another, let's bear each other up in prayer and practical help where possible: CaptainDippy, M44 (whose very much loved mother-in-law died last week), PositiveAttitude, Teaandcakeplease, Madhairday, Blueeyeshadow, Shieldbug (please pray that all fibroids and cysts will disappear before the next consultant's appointment)

Special thoughts go to Swaliswan for the healing of her marriage and for a safe pregnancy and delivery. Also for Hermya321, it's getting close now, only a few more weeks to go.

We pray for the family in MaMoTTaT's church who lost a daughter at a relatively young age. MaMoTTaT will be better known as FAQ or ToccataandFudge,( how I loved that name)

Last but not least we pray for Amberlight in her worry about ds who is struggling with eye problems for which he needs an operation and who is also having tests for hormonal problems. Please pray for as good an outcome as possible, so that he can carry on with his A-levels and rugby. And for peace of mind for Amber, who really could do with the pressure off for a bit.

So let's give thanks to God for His presence among us and get praying....

Caz, there are no words at all that are good enough. Have a large cuppa and a whole bunch of prayers....

Caz,i do no know how you feel,but i know God knows how you feel,no words can make things be better but i can only say God loves you,

i can't say much,i just want to send u a big hug.So sorry about your little one,my DH is not a christian too but we will continue to hope for a miracle in our lives,

Oh Caz, I am glad too that you have found this thread.
Do come as often as you like and share your grief.

Caz, no words but plenty of prayers.

We've got an exciting and hectic week coming up. It's DS2's 1st birthday tomorrow, and DS1 is going to spend some time at the nursery school he'll be starting in a few weeks. DH's family are coming up for the afternoon too. Then we're off to see my family for the continuation of the Birthday and my brother's wedding. The weather forecast is bad and the reception is in a marquee! DS1 is also supposed to be being a page boy...

Any spare prayers for the boys to cope with it all and for a drastic improvement in the weather gratefully appreciated! And of course for my brother and SIL-to-be.

Hi Caz, prayers for you. Your situation seems very very similar to me 20 years ago!! (1st baby died at 8 days old and Dh a non-believer - Dh now a Christian and leader at our church, and parents of 5DC )I do understand your pain, though. Sending much love to you!!

BES Happy birthday to DS for today.

Prayers for you all on here.

My birthday tomorrow, too

I have got a scan date for 17th, a week Friday! Then results and next steps the following week, on the 22nd. I am trying to be calm, but its not easy. Just wish time would whizz a bit, so that I know what I am dealing with. My positive attitude is beginning to slip!!

On a brighter note, DD3 is starting college today, which we would never have thought possible just a year ago. Not sure how long she will cope for, but for tioday we are positive and we will be ready for the physical fallout over the next few weeks.

Caz, you are amazing, I am so wow at your faith and trust in God. My DH was confirmed last Thursday, and I am SO glad that he did it for him, and not because I wanted him to (although I did). Many times I've prayed on here for that to happen, and it was still a joyous shock when it did. Your DH sounds like mine was, willing to come occasionally at first. He gradually got more involved in the church, running things like the BBQ at church events, and it sort of happened.

Deep Breaths.... xxx

Wonderful news MrsC - Praise God

Oh Caz, I am so to hear about the death of your beautiful baby girl; but I am so that you know she is with our Father God in Heaven I cannot even begin to imagine what you and your DH have been through. Take great heart from lovely PA's story and be assured of the love & prayers of everyone on this thread. Do stick with us It is always lovely have new people join us Biggest > The Captain xxxx

Oh Caz, just looked at the photo of your precious angel baby. How beautiful she is

Hello Caz welcome. Reading your post has made me cry. ((hugs)) I cannot add anything better than what all my far wiser and special prayer ladies have but welcome

Seems rather trite after hearing about Caz and her little angel, however there is an interesting thread in AIBU about a circular a-mail about satan distracting Christians from their walk with God

Thank you for such a kind welcome. :) You've bought tears to my eyes...

Mary - Thank you for saying I'm amazing - will be honest, I certainly don't feel it. I'm not very wow about myself at the moment. For years and years I've ignored God completely, but now, when life is at its lowest its like I've come crawling back. I wouldn't be surprised if he turned around and said to me "Oh you want me now do you? Where was your faith and trust the rest of the time?" - But I know that isn't how God works... :)

Captain - Thank you for saying Belle is beautiful. She was just completely perfect.

The impact such a tiny life has had on so many people is unbelievable. Belle was with us for only 32 weeks, but she'll be with us forever. I think me and DH have changed so much in the last year, but especially the last 11 weeks since Belle was born. I have friends who've done very kind things for us, made and bought us things in memory of Belle. Over 120 people came to her funeral.

PA - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss too. I pray your DD3 has a good day at college and your given lots of strength for the tests you have to have, and for good results...Happy birthday for tomorrow!

BES - praying for weather! Happy birthday to DS2.

Praying for DH again today, for comfort and faith for him. He also had an interview yesterday for a promotion in work (internal and external candidates) - he finds out tomorrow or Thursday if he's been successful. Praying for the self-confidence/esteem boost he needs.

God never turns round to anybody and says "And where have YOU been all this time? You know where to find me now." He didn't do that to the disciples who had denied Him at the crucifixion. When He saw them after the resurrection He could so easily and justifiably have berated them for deserting Him.
But what did He say?
That's right:- " PEACE be with you". And that is what He is saying to you now."Comfort, comfort" and "Peace.".

Well hello everyone!
Back from a wonderful two weeks in France. Weather was great. Thanks so much for your prayers. I did pretty well health wise and was able to do quite a bit with the family which was so fantastic after the past few months. :)

Just had a very quick read through here - so much to pray for - have been praying as I was reading. Just a quick hello to Caz, I am so very sorry about your darling baby girl. Lovely to have you with us. Spiritmum HI! great to see you on here. How is your friend and her baby now? MaMo I think I've 'met' you before on other threads but great to see you here. TACP hope and pray your tiny nephew is doing well today. Mary how is dd?

Sorry not to include everyone here yet....I am pretty tired after a 15 hour journey home yesterday.

Thinking and praying muchly for you all.

And DutchOma thanks for the round up :) Lovely words too. x

Caz good to see you on this thread.I have to confess that as someone who is due in October, I have read through previous antenatal threads to get an idea of what to expect. I read about your lovely Belle and prayed for you and your family so I am especially pleased to find out that God has been at work in such a tough time. Still praying for you and your dh.

Madhair glad you had a good time away. Welcome back.

PA happy birthday for tomorrow. Praying that all will be fine with the lump and it will quickly go away.

All's well in bugland, sproglet is kicking away and thoroughly distracting me when I am trying to do work!

Jesus also said to the man dying next to Him on the cross: "Today you will be with me in Paradise"

DD is doing well at school (I think). The reason "I think" is she has a boyfriend and I'm a bit EEK! as they are inseparable (he is here at the moment, they are playing together on the wii)! She also seems to have made it up with the bullies, so all is looking well there too!

That will be a friend who is a boy Mary. Good for her.
Good to see you safely back MHD
Prayers specially for Amber who is having a bit of an extra tough time.

Friends who are boys, don't generally kiss I think...

And he does? And dd lets him?

Nice to read all your lovely news MHD, Shieldbug and Mary.

Loving the boyfriend Mary How sweet.

Nephew stable but loosing weight still and not gaining.

I think they have exchanged 1 chaste kiss. Or at least, so DD tells me :o

Praying for nephew, TACP.

Have just heard from my mum, a family friend has just died. He had cancer, but even so, his death was not believed to be imminent. Please keep his family in prayer - they are Christians.

I think things are going to come to a head this weekend with my MIL

She rang H tonight and spent most of the phone call being rude about me not wanting to go to Scotland and then telling him that I should have to sell the flat and split the equity (there is barely any in this property actually) and that she wanted to know how much I'd contributed to the marriage etc. She was being rude about the fact that for Christmas now we're divorcing I want to stay at home for Christmas and H comes over for the day. It's all getting terribly fraught H has been happy and we've agreed everything together about the divorce, contact times with children etc. It's all amicable. I do not want a big altercation on Saturday. H rang me to tell me as he felt I should be warned. Please pray that I have peace and do not worry about Saturday and that God will walk with me. I've always tried to do the right thing and be nice to her. Never rock the boat etc. Since we separated and she chose to move 9 hrs away things have been escalating

Can I apologise in advance for typos as I'm super tired Off to bed in a sec

Praying TACP. She is being unreasonable, and hopefully H will see this. Do you screen your calls? If not, I suggest you get caller display. This amounts to abuse and harassment, either directly when she calls you, or when she tries to persuade H to do stuff to hurt his children. I would also be tempted to tell H to deal with it - and that if he won't, it can't possibly be construed as amicable, and to put the matter in the hands of a solicitor. But this is only if he is really contemplating following his mother's 'advice'.

Asking for God to protect you. St Patrick's breastplate prayer always good on these occasions:

Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity;
By invocation of the same.
The Three in One, and One in Three,
Of Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord.

No H stood up to her and told her no in no uncertain terms, she hung up on him. He rang to tell me she's on the war path. H having told her no way, will not deter her I suspect at all. She doesn't respect his point of view and she's certainly never respected how I parent my children either, which has caused conflict in the past Gah! Will be reading that prayer.

Oh Tea, what a bind. Sorry, I have not read the whole thread.
Do they realise fully what their son has done? Leaving you with two children to go and live with a younger model?
It sounds to me as if they have not accepted that fact at all and that they are agitating to get you back together once he 'has come to his senses'
The only thing you can do is stay calm and contented, in you own home.
Mary 's advice is excellent.
Praying for you.