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MN Christian Prayer Request Thread: Getting ready to celebrate Jesus' Birthday!! :-D

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CaptainDippy · 30/11/2010 18:01

Thought the last thread was getting a big long and as our car is not starting (eeeeek); I am taking the opportunity to start a new thread before DC's get home from Outlaws with DH ....

Here's the summary from the last thread:

Namechanger - Popped by to let us know that her DF's DS who collapsed with heart problems is making progress. He is being kept sedated until he is strong enough to have external pacemaker removed in order that he can have an MRI to ascertain more definitely what is wrong. He will almost definitely have to have an internal pacemaker / defib inserted before leaving the hospital - Any more on this!!?

DutchOma - Bob is now convalescing in a care home of sorts, until he is ready and strong enough to go home. He is making good progress and is eating, drinking and walking a little using a stick. DO is struggling in intervals with the stress of the situation and needs lots of TLC and prayer Smile

wisteriawoman - A suitable care home has been found for her father who is suffering from Dementia - praying he settles in well there Smile

weegiemum Popped by with requests! Her DD2 faces a possible hip operation in the near future; while her DS has to go to a specialist hospital to have an extra row of teeth removed. Her DD1 is being assessed for dyslexia and weegiemum's mental health has not been too good of late. She has recently been DX with a BPD. Also prayers for her DH who is looking into training for Ministry on a P/T basis ... Lots going on ....

MaryBS - Has had a lot on her plate and struggling with feelings of negativity and panic. Her DS and DD have been having bullying issues at school; and DS' behaviour is particularly reflecting this. Her BIL's brain tumour is growing again and his wife has suspected heart problems. Prayers that God would keep this precious family safe. xx

amber Has been struggling and panicking a lot. Wrap her up in your love, Lord. xx

Tooblessed - Passed her exam Grin

MrsC - Her DF who broke her leg badly is home and recovering, with good support around her Smile Prayers needed for a young family @ church who recently and very suddenly lost their dad Sad The family consist of his DW, 2 young DC's and another on the way Sad

PositiveAttitude - Survived her surgical ordeal is a relived to be told that her tumour was benign!!! Grin Wonderful news!! Smile

pipplin - Was told she would not be able to have DC; but she already has a precious little one and another on the way!! Smile Prayers for frightened feelings to be calmed and for a lovely pregnancy Smile

CazandBelle - Has started back at work (teaching) for the 1st time since losing lovely Belle in June; and is doing well. Prayers for her and her DH as they face the results of his recent lumbar puncture and various other tests ....

Saliswan - Has been rather poorly due to a flare up of her Crohn's Disease and is praying that her little one (PG) hangs on a bit longer before decide he/she needs to welcome the world!!!!!

TentativeSteps - Joined us to tell us of her recent regaining of Faith, after losing it about 8 yrs ago Smile Prayers for her as she restarts her journey with the Lord Smile

Vbusymum - Needs lots of prayers for her marriage, which is struggling very severely at the moment.

notsofarnow - Recently lost her grandfather and is really finding life all a bit much right now. Give her your strength and your love, Lord.

TeaandCakePlease - Would like lots of prayers for awkward family situations that are centering around Christmas - for more info here is the original thread for more info .... Prayers also that her STBXH finds a new job soon!!

Hermya - Has been really struggling with Mastitis since having her little one, but praise God, this has cleared up and he is latching on well and feeding properly!! Well Done you, Hermya!! WinkSmile

NorthernLurker's Sister and her partner enjoyed a beautiful Wedding in the snow this weekend just gone Smile NL's new BIL is suffering from terminal lung cancer and will recommence his radiation therapy soon. Prayers for them as they faces an uncertain amount of time together. This has been a particularly hard year for NL. Please Blessed this family as the look to spend a precious and special Christmastime together ....

itshappenedagain - Asked for prayers for her brother's recovery as he was caught in a bomb blast (he is in the Forces) and has suffered broken bones and number of injuries. How is he doing??

CaptainCaveman's DH is currently facing a horrid situation at work. Here is her original post pertaining to it:

"I come asking for prayers for dh who was suspended from work last week for allegedly allowing one of the cleaning team managers to allow her husband onto site 18 months ago to help with a cleaning operation. The man who suspended him was very cruel and verging on bullying, he didn't allow dh any support in the meeting, nor did he advise him he needed his union there. That aside, dh is extremely stressed and worried that he may lose his job. He has done nothing wrong, but the company he works for think nothing of 'compromising' people out of the business if they take a dislike to them! Please pray for dh's peace of mind, for the investigation to progress honestly and truthfully and swiftly, and for a quick resolution."

I sincerely hope his Hearing went well today and he is acquitted and reinstated ASAP. Smile xxxxxxx Let us know CC. xxxxx

LovesBeingaDaddysGirl - Recently lost her Father to cancer Sad Prayers for her and all her family in their sad loss. xx

mufti - Praise God for the safe arrival of M's Miracle baby (friend from church) Smile!!!!

...and finally ....

Prayers for CaptainDippy's FIL who will be undergoing quite major surgery on his Prostate on Sat am. Praying the op is straight-forward, as is the recovery. Prayers too for her BF's DH who poured boiling water on himself this morning. He is ok, but very sore and won't be going back to work for quite some time .....Not great when you are in the process of moving house an have five DC's!!!!!!!! Biscuit

Get Praying!!!!

WinkGrin

(Sorry for anything I have inadvertently missed out) .....

OP posts:
DingDongMaryBSonHigh · 20/12/2010 07:15

Caz, so sorry to hear of your pain at Christmas. Perhaps people feel they CAN'T mention Belle in front of you? Its not that they don't care, its they don't know how to care. You're not being oversensitive though, you are grieving your beloved Belle.

Boxofdelights, prayers for strength and healing for you. You have been through SO much, and its understandable how you are feeling. Personally I think it is a sign of healing that you are now seeking a role for yourself. Of COURSE it is scary, and of course tears will come, particularly when you are reaching out to God who loves you. Don't be afraid of the tears, but DO continue to talk. Why do I think that healing is going on? Because you are trying to plan for the future, even if it does seem scary, and even if you are worrying yourself sick about it. You are trying to achieve the potential that you know you have as God's child. But know that God loves you and you don't have to prove yourself to Him. Baby steps, don't try to force too much too soon.

The way I look at it is this, if you can run, then run, if not, then walk, if not, then stand, if not then crouch down, but do it all in the light that is Christ. Know that he is there with you always (even to the end of time).

DingDongMaryBSonHigh · 20/12/2010 07:32
. Very powerful, but not always easy to do. Prayers for you all, God knows what you need, better than you and I, better than any of us can understand...
amberlight · 20/12/2010 09:25

Many prayers for all...

Notquitegrownup · 20/12/2010 10:32

Hello everyone.

Jently I am so so sorry to hear your news. Am thinking about you/holding you in my prayers. Hope that you have rl support around you at this incredibly, incredibly difficult time.

Boxofdelights, oh, I have been there, when I too confronted the most difficult decision I had to make, faced up to it and then ground to a shaking halt, in life. I couldn't cope with supermarkets and the choices they offered, for example, and was seriously scared that I wouldn't be able to feed myself. As Mary so wisely wrote: 'if you can run, then run, if not, then walk, if not, then stand, if not then crouch down, but do it all in the light that is Christ. Know that he is there with you always (even to the end of time)'. I know that I couldn't feel Him with me at the time but looking back, He was there as I was a complete mess, and then as I started to move forwards, sometimes one very very small step at a time.

Do you have a good GP, sweetheart? Mine didn't do anything for me, except listen and help me to get through the very worst, for which I am hugely grateful.

Keep on posting too. This is a lovely supportive thread with lots of folks who have been through much in life, and who will be happy to hold your hand/sit along side you for a while.

God bless all

PositiveAttitude · 20/12/2010 12:00

Prayers and hugs for CazandBelle and Boxofdelights.

Swaliswan · 20/12/2010 20:50

It seems that we could all do with some good news on here so I couldn't come and read prayer requests without sharing our news...

Baby Thomas was born on friday 17th December weighing 7lb8oz. I was exactly 37 weeks so the prayers clearly worked!

OmaknitsbooteesforBabyJesus · 20/12/2010 21:01

Congratulations. How wonderful. If you send me your address by pm I will send you some boy blue socks.
So pleased for you.

mufti · 20/12/2010 21:03

CONGRATULATIONS SWALISWAN Smile

PositiveAttitude · 20/12/2010 21:07

Lovely to have some good news on here. Congratulations SS Xmas Smile

HermyaTheRedNosedReindeer · 20/12/2010 21:36

Congratulations Swalisman!!!

jaffacakeaddict · 21/12/2010 04:33

Congratulations SS - what lovely news.

Boxofdelights - I've also got insomnia! I think it is great that you've come on here and been able to "talk". MaryBS has made some excellent points. Praying that you find some peace.

Can I also ask for some prayers for my sister and her family? They live abroad and although I saw my sister a few months ago I haven't seen my niece and nephew for 2 and a half years. They were to fly to the UK for Christmas but are stuck in Madrid en route to the UK. They were due to fly to Heathrow and then take a connecting flight north. With flights being cancelled left, right and centre we don't know if they will be able to make it home for Christmas.

DingDongMaryBSonHigh · 21/12/2010 07:24

Congratulations SS Xmas Smile

If you find me on here, kick me off please, at least until I've written my sermon - I've been asked to preach at Midnight Mass! Big responsibility, huge! :) Eeek!

amberlight · 21/12/2010 08:06

SS, brilliant news! Xmas Smile

Prayers aplenty for all....

katsh · 21/12/2010 08:21

Good morning all. I keep lurking, reading and praying - so many of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Great news on the safe arrival of baby Thomas. Cazandbelle, praying for peace for you, and Jently - I'm so sorry and will hold you in prayer. Could I ask you to pray for my db. His marriage recently ended v.v. traumatically - he hasn't his children over Christmas, but does have them this week and it's proving very painful and rough for all of them. I'm feeling frustrated as had plans to visit them today, and see other family, but snow has put paid to that. One of my dc's is unwell with chronic illness, so it was a long planned and much awaited break from the house, so would you please pray that I don't get cross with my dc's today, just because I am feeling disappointed. Thank you.

amberlight · 21/12/2010 08:51

Katsh, will do...

OmaknitsbooteesforBabyJesus · 21/12/2010 09:21

Praying Katsh, Jaffa, Mary, (and the tealady at Mary's church who broke her hip) and everybody struggling with illness, the cold weather or pure sheer loneliness and grief (Caz) at a time when there is so much jollity about.

katsh · 21/12/2010 09:24

Thank you ladies. Taking the day an hour at a time. Knowing I'm upheld by prayer makes such a difference and I will be praying for the people on this thread today too.

katsh · 21/12/2010 09:25

Oma - how is Bob?

madangelhaironchristmasday · 21/12/2010 09:48

Praying for db, Katsh.

SS, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Brilliant news :)

Mary, wow that's great, you'll be fab, have emailed you. x

Keeping praying for all, any news from CC? Yes DO how is Bob doing? Still holding Jently in my prayers.

Please can you pray for my friends dd again, she is starving herself again and looks like she won't be allowed out the unit for Christmas Day Sad My friend is making tentative steps towards making a commitment to Christianity and is wondering why God is letting all this happen - the dd is self harming again also. Please pray for a miracle this week, that she will be able to be home for Christmas and start eating sensibly (last time she started eating she went straight into binging :( ) thanks

gingercurl · 21/12/2010 09:49

Congratulations, SS!!

Lurking and praying for everyone.

OmaknitsbooteesforBabyJesus · 21/12/2010 16:30

Thanks for asking folks. Bob is doing ok, but is obviously still a bit poorly. We saw the GP this afternoon and he will be in touch with the hospital over various things. Meanwhile we are doing ok, much better than I ever dared hope for.
It is definitely due to the power of the Lord and the prayers of His people that he is as well as he is.

BlueEyesAllAglow · 21/12/2010 19:00

Great news Swaliswan. :)

DS2 is rather under the weather at the moment with some kind of virally bug. Please pray that he'll get better quickly and not spread it around!

Praying for all here and for all stuck travellers (and hoping to be able to travel without getting stuck on Boxing Day!).

CazandBelle · 21/12/2010 22:45

Congratulations SS

Oma glad to hear Bob is doing ok. I hope you have a restful and lovely christmas.

madangel prayers for your friend and her DD.

Thanks everyone for your prayers.

amberlight · 22/12/2010 16:21

Keeping more prayers going. If people can spare one, a prayer for us as a family - they've messed about with my advocacy arrangements in the lead-up to the operation I'm having in January. I need to be able to be cheerful and cope well in the weeks to come...please God let there be no big nastiness or scariness ahead of me before then...

gingercurl · 22/12/2010 17:06

Prayers assured Amber and for everyone on here.

Was just thinking this morning how I enjoy this thread Xmas Smile. It is so exciting to see how God answers people's prayers.

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