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

[CaptainDippy]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Prayers for her as she restarts her journey with the Lord

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!!

NorthernLurker's Sister and her partner enjoyed a beautiful Wedding in the snow this weekend just gone 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. xxxxxxx Let us know CC. xxxxx

LovesBeingaDaddysGirl - Recently lost her Father to cancer 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) !!!!

...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!!!!!!!!

Get Praying!!!!

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

Thank you all so much. All went well today with my dad and the care home-thanks to your extra support.

Prayers and thoughts for all. WW

I would appreciate prayers please. Am struggling with being a parent at the moment. mMy DH and I have quite different approaches which does not help. I feel our DS deserves better than us at the moment .

gingercurl, I have every sympathy with you. I too feel I lack as a parent, and I suspect it is common. My Spiritual Director refers to being "a good enough parent", and I think there is a book by this name too. Something you might like to think of is that film "A Wonderful Life", and how the character in the film saw what would happen if he wasn't in people's lives. Is there anyone you would entrust your child to? I really struggled when it came to making a will because I thought about who I would want to bring up my children, and decided well, thats me!

YOU are the best person for your child, even if it doesn't always feel like it.

One last thought. Thinking of God as father, do you think he ever despairs of his parenting skills when he sees how some of his children turn out? :) And yet he loves us anyway :o

WW

I think we can all associate with the feelings you have described in your post. Prayers for patience. As long as you love them and care for them as best you can. Nothing else matters. I am sure they love you to bits and vice-versa. I am sure you are an absolutely wonderful mummy

Me? Fostering? Heck no!!!!! I interview people who want to be carers, not be one myself

Glad it was OK, WW. Gingercurl... yes, have been there with my dh too (he has/had some issues with anger which he has worked very very hard to control, and the difference in his parenting has been astounding). Praying for you, and echoing Mary's wise words.

Just wanted to say, in case newbeliever comes along, that I read a thread she started last night (when it was literally the middle of the night for you lot and pretty late here too) but didn't post because I didn't feel that I had anything concrete to suggest, and now it has gone. I won't say anything about what was in it, in case she has had it deleted for some reason, but, nb, if you see this, I completely understand the dilemma and am praying for a happy resolution.

I have the book good enough mother and found it great. I often feel I lack as a parent, especially as a single mum now my H has left me for the OW and get cross and shouty and then feel dreadful. Sending you ((hugs)) lovely x

I want to read the Nicky and Sila Lee book as I've heard good things about it but haven't gotten around to buying it yet.

Keeping prayers going

gingercurl just popping in to agree with the others - we've all been there. Just by being worried that you're not good enough makes you good enough, iyswim. Praying for peace for you.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Praying...

Thanks for your support. Sat and cried in church this morning. DS was home with DH as I, quite frankly, needed a break from him.

Prayers for the rest on here.

Oh, nearly forgot!
Happy St Nicholaur Day, DutchOma!

Nicholaur???
Nicholaus, I mean

gingercurl, if its any comfort, I shed a few tears in church today too, although I tried not to let anyone see. And if I hadn't had a role in the service, quite frankly I would have walked out. DS was SO badly behaved, and I really struggled to cope :(

Madhair Yeah DS is doing very well at the moment and so is DH but I seem to be the resident sick person in the family at the moment (typical really). I think I've got a touch of the flu, feel dizzy and tired and have been trying to rest up. DH was lovely and took DS to church this morning whilst I slept in.

MaryBS It's so true, whenever I've seen those types of things though God has always reminded me that his love is infinate and so is his grace and mercy. It always makes me very thankful that I'm known and loved by him.

Prayers for healing would be fab.

On a more interesting note, DS is set to make his stage debut next week as a sheep in the church nativity. He's the youngest one there as well.

Praying for you all.

Hi all, sorry I haven't been around much this week. Been struggling. DH's headaches have returned, he's back in bed this afternoon with another migrane. Its been constant since the lumber puncture now. and selfishly I'm not sure how much more I can take.

I've had a really heavy cold too all week which obviously isn't helping the coping (or lack of). I'm feeling awful because I have been so impatient with DH, its not his fault and I'm not exactly practicing christian love when I'm being a horrible wife. I know its not his fault he is unwell but I need a break from all the stress and worry. We've been back and fore the GP and he's been given lots of different tablets to try and shift it but nothing seems to be working :( LP results are still at least another 2 weeks away too - more in reality because I doubt he'll be called in clinic christmas week.

Our post-birth blood results came back all negative this week. I know this is a good thing and I should be praising God - there is no medical reason found why I cannot carry babies safely to term, but I'm feeling so low that all I can think of at the moment is that Belle died for no reason.

Desperate for some prayers.

I apologise for not reading the thread through and catching up, but please know I'm thinking/praying for you all.

(((Caz))) I was just thinking of you yesterday and wondering how you were, thinking it must be difficult at this time of year as well as waiting for the results etc for dh. Glad the post birth results were good, though see why things are so confusing for you too. Praying for you. Take things gently and know that God is holding you.

Caz, prayers for you and DH at this awful time. It is not surprising that you are feeling stressed out.

Gingercurl, for you too. Don't worry about crying in church, I frequently do!

Prayers for you too, Hermya, Mary, DO and MHD

6th week of being unable to go to church today. Must admit that it hasn't bothered me until today. I have an online sermon that i listen to, but really need some fellowship. Prayers that I will be well enough by next week to go. Also panicking slightly about Christmas as I have been unable to do anything yet. Maybe I will do a short trip inot town this week.

Thank you

My Dad saw the ENT specialist earlier this week. He (the consultant) said he didn't think it was anything serious. They did an ultrasound which didn't show anything so now we're waiting for the results of the biopsy.

Doing slightly better with the boys at the moment, but still prone to overreaction.

Praying for all.

Prayers for all.

Gingercurl and MaryBS - I have also been struggling with my kids on occasions over the last few weeks. Feel as though I have been getting very shouty at times. A couple of weeks ago DS2 was being particularly lively in church and I could hear people tutting behind us. I got really upset about it. He is only 3. I know people should be more tolerant of kids but feel that because churches are made up of people that they are never going to be perfect. I suppose those of us with small kids will just have to put up with the "looks" until the kids grow up a bit! I suppose this is also a tiring time of year for kids and that it'll all get easier in a few weeks when we are on holiday and they have more time to rest.

Caz - I think it sounds as though you are doing a great job.

I meant to add, I often feel like I want to cry in church but don't really understand why. It seems quite common but I don't know why I feel like that - I'm not prone to bursting into tears usually. Any ideas?

gingercurl we all have been there,it will get better and before you know it you will be in tune with DH,give it time,but it will always feel like you as the mother knows better,,it will be alright,just today my DD's pram went up side down and i was crying my eyes out thinking i had killed her by my negligence,i should have been holding the pram but i was so tired i just needed to sit and the next minute it was at the door of the bus,woow,,she was ok,didn't even wake up from her sleep,and i was coming from chruch, the bus,i was in tears,,but God was and is in control

jaffa don't you have a children's church at your place of worship?at my local church they take all the kids away to a separate room and have music..DD who is 8months does not cry,she sings and laughs so loud that i have to go out with her:o today she shouted something at the preacher and everyone was laughing,,he only said amen which was funny..crying in church?The Holy Spirit doing His work maybe?Its a palce of worship after all,a lot of people cry in church,i have done so many times,,,and you should cry if you want to,

blue hope your dad gets the good news,,

Caz sending you a nice warm winter hug,all i can say is He knows your heart,He is th eonly one who knows what you are going through,may He wrap His arms around you..

please pray for a safe trip for me and DD,DH to Zimbabwe,its my home but am only thinking about my DH's safety,the country has been going through a lot and there are elections next year,so white people need to be careful,i can't protect him but i know One who can,so i put him in His care and go there knowing that God is going before us and will be with us there,,

prayers for everyone,,sorry if i didn't do many shoutouts,tired from all the packing,,marry -christmas and a wonderful new year..God bless you ladies and thank you for being there for me,,..

Just dropping in to ask your help to pray for a friend and her family. She and her DS are being the targets for some really appalling behaviour, which has lead to DS changing school after Christmas. THe family are all so worn down and weary from this and just want to survive the last week before the break without any incidents and for the nativity play to go OK. Don't know her terribly well and don't think she is a Christian but I was touched by the eagerness with which she accepted my offer to pray. She seemed almost surprised that I'd care enough to ask.

Will have to catch up with everything on this thread in the morning. Off to bed now.

Just had a quick read through, praying as I was going.

Jaffa, A few years ago I went to see our minister and during a very long and open discussion I asked him why I cried so much in church when I really didnt want to!! He explained that it was very common and that he felt that the people who cried in church were the ones who the Holy Spirit was working in and to expect good things! When he said that to me it certainly made sense and I truly believe that to be true.

Would welcome prayers please.

Prayers assured for all.

Here, the local 'cathedral' for our county says they have no idea of what's going on in their own church tomorrow evening, an event which is being broadcast on radio and attended by the Bishop, so why don't I ask the radio station about what the disability access details are for the evening.

And the number they've given me goes to an answerphone.

So none of their own team will be at the major event for the county with their own Bishop in their own church, and they all don't have a clue what to expect? Anyone believe this?

I'd love it if we could pray for a world where people don't tell untruths to autistic people/fail to be bothered to help us to access church.