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MN Christian Prayer Request Thread - May God Bless us all as we hurtle into 2011 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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CaptainDippy · 01/01/2011 10:04

Hello! Grin Thought today would be a good & apt day to start a new thread Smile

Let's hope it is an Exciting and Blessed year of New Beginnings for us all Smile

Here's the summary from the last thread:

katsh - Prayers for her brother who's marriage has just ended rather traumatically Sad He and his ex are sharing their children 50:50 at the moment and will be starting court proceedings for access etc very soon. They really need your prayers.

MadHairDay - Prayers needed for her friend's DD who is currently in a very bad way with Anorexia. Her organs are shutting down & she is being tube-fed Sad Prayers also needed for other friend's and their DS who has just had a DX of Leukemia Sad; and for MHD's DF who's husband has just left her Sad This is going to be such a tough year for them, hold them all closely, Lord. Praise though for recent favourable results for MHD's recent lung capacity etc tests Smile

TeaandCakePlease - Her DF who has had a recent DX of breast cancer (which has spread to her lymph nodes) has just had her 1st course of Chemo. She needs prayers for the hard times ahead, as do her family. Prayers also needed for her friend's DS, William who has special needs, he has just come out of hospital where he was having brain seizures every 20 mins. He is home now with special meds.

JaffaCakeAddict - Did your pregnant friend who was snowed-in have her baby safely???? ....and did your sis and family make it home for Christmas!!? Wink

LoveBeingaDaddysGirl - Lost her father at the end of November and suffered a m/c at the beginning of Dec. Such a hard time for LBADG and her family. Hold them close, Lord.

M44 - Prayers for her poor DS whose Eczema is being terribly exacerbated by the weather at the moment Sad

MaryBS - Her BIL has been DX with a secondary brain tumour and will now require special care at home. Prayers for him and for his wife whose health hasn't been too good recently either. These are such hard time for them both.Sad Prayers also needed for Mary's knee which recently collapsed and is causing Mary a lot of pain and discomfort; and for Mary's DD's friend who is currently in an Eating Disorder's Clinic, she is only 11 Sad

TotallyUnheardOf - Prayers for her as she seeks to find a church to attend where she lives; and for a more positive attitude to her faith from those around her. Praise for friends who has recently had a BFP after commencing fertility treatment Grin

CaptainCaveman - Her DH has been acquitted of misconduct at work Smile He is now looking for another job, so prayers for success in this would be great Smile

WisteriaWoman - Prayers for family, especially her mum as they settle her father who has Dementia into a care home.

amber - Will need an op in Jan 2011 after the results of scary tests, which she bravely undertook a couple of weeks ago. Prayers for her friend's DS who is in hospital with bad Flu - how is he doing??

Caz&Belle - Has got through her 1st Christmas since losing Belle; but still awaits results of DH's lumbar puncture and finding out what is causing his poor health.

TooBlessed - Hoping that TooBlessed got to Zimbabwe with her family and has had a wonderful time with them Smile

gingercurl - Prayers for her friend and her DF who have been the targets of some appalling behaviour, which has meant the DS has had to move schools. Prayers for 2011 to be a much better year for them.

DutchOma - Has Bob home after a hospital and rest home stay Smile He is doing well and making progress. Smile

JentlyDoesIt - Really needs our prayers at this time as her DH has been taken to start a 6 year prison sentence following a guilty verdict in court just before Christmas. Jently is understandably devastated and is struggling. Uphold her during these dark times, Lord.

BoxofDelights - Posted the following: ". To cut a long and complex story short, a couple of years ago I had a miscarriage and the aftermath of this revealed various problems with (longterm) relationship and it ended. The emotional fallout also led me to confront issues of abuse in my childhood by family members (which I had been trying to cope with, put to one side and hide)which happened for many years." She has cut ties with her family and a lot of her friends as a result of difficult circumstances and is so wanting 2011 to be a year of reconciliation and renewal; and we join her in these prayers Smile

PositiveAttitude - Is finally feeling better for the 1st time since July Smile - Yippee!! Prayers for a continued fantastic recovery Smile

mufti -'s old Pastor died on 28.12.2010. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Prayers especially for his family at this time.

Last, but by no means least - Praise for the safe arrival of Saliswan's DS Thomas on 17.12.2010, weighing 7lb 8oz at 37 weeks - Hurrah!! Grin

Think that is all - but please fill in where I have missed out - and GET PRAYING!!!! Smile

May 2011 be a year of Renewal, Healing & Blessing for us all; and all our friends, families - and enemies too!! WinkGrin

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Teaandcakeplease · 27/01/2011 08:21

Oh Mary Sad I'd be very cross if that was me.

Prayers for all on here.

madhairday · 27/01/2011 09:39

Mary :( That is not on, whatever the reasons are. Big hugs and praying

Amber praying for you today.

MrsC I think Mary is right, setting boundaries in some way may be a good plan, because at the moment this sounds much too draining for you.

TUO that's fantastic, good on you :)

blackeyedsusan continuing in prayer for you. Keep holding on there. God is with you in the midst of all this mess, I love that about Jesus, he's not far off but as the message puts it 'the word became flesh and moved into the neighbourhood' :) In it with us.

shiney how is Archie this morning, he was on my mind a lot last night, continued prayers.

Can you pray for me with a friendship situation - all a bit complicated but feeling v hurt and not sure what to do about something....need clarity.

MrsCadwallader · 27/01/2011 09:59

MHD and Mary - thank you, I think you are right, but the boundaries I need to set are in my own head, if that makes sense? I need to stop feeling responsible for her problems just because she shares them with me. I think I'm a natural 'problem solver' so if a problem is presented to me my first instinct is to look for a solution - I need to stop myself from doing it because they are not my problems! It's difficult though because she does come across as a bit 'needy' and appears to be waiting for a solution to be presented - I need to remind myself not to offer one Confused I don't know - I think it's making me feel bad because I can't help feeling that if I were a nicer person I wouldn't be thinking this way Hmm

Mary I'm sorry you're feeling so betrayed - it must be so hurtful.

Prayers for amber

MrsCadwallader · 27/01/2011 10:00

MHD prayers for your situation too. Friends - who needs 'em?! Hmm Wink

MyrrhyBS · 27/01/2011 10:06

Can't help wondering is there is another spiritual attack going on, given the amount of people being hurt by others atm.

MrsC, I found it really helpful to read books about listening ministry. Michael Mitten is very good. There's also a book called "The Motorcycle Hearse and Other Undertakings: Stories from the Life and Work of a Hospital Chaplain", which although doesn't say its about listening, its an incredibly informative book about exactly that, and is also very very funny.

Prayers MHD, and for all others too.

MrsCadwallader · 27/01/2011 10:08

Mary, thanks - I'll look out for it :) (or rather, add it to my ever-growing list of books to read!)

amberlight · 27/01/2011 10:29

Thanks for prayers - results near midday and really praying hard that it's something the family can handle.

MrsCadwallader · 27/01/2011 10:34

I hope the morning passes peacefully, amber.

"Lord, there is nothing that can happen today that you and I can't handle together".

I can never remember where that prayer comes from, but it seems appropriate. Thinking of you.

RumourOfAHurricane · 27/01/2011 10:44

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gingercurl · 27/01/2011 10:58

Lurking and praying.

madhairday · 27/01/2011 13:38

That's great Shiney :) Praying for the little fighter.

Amber, any news, have been thinking of you. x

MyrrhyBS · 27/01/2011 13:59

Have just heard from Amber. It IS breast cancer, but early stages and its treatable. She asked me to let you know. Please pray for strength for her to cope with this news.

Teaandcakeplease · 27/01/2011 14:08

Eek! Sad Praying for Amber.

madhairday · 27/01/2011 14:17

:( Praying for Amber. sending lots of love.

DutchOma · 27/01/2011 15:11

Shiney I am not religious either and neither was Jesus.
But He believed in the power of prayer, so do I and so do you otherwise you wouldn't ask us to pray.
Prayer is very powerful and does not need to be with words. Just repeat the name of Jesus and feel the effect that has on you.
We are all continuing to pray for Archie too and for Amber.
Regarding all people who are getting hurt, mainly by other Christians, church members even,, I think this is a favourit ploy of Satan, so that we take our eyes off the ball. Let's remember the text in Hebrews:"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith".
For me there are several hymns that will start playing in my head. We need to be close to Jesus in all of our circumstances.

amberlight · 27/01/2011 15:48

Well, that was an interesting morning. As Mary has kindly said, it is breast cancer. Specialist fairly sure they've caught it before it's very difficult to treat, but it'll be six months of all the usual things to get through. Not quite what we hoped for only two weeks after my last operation...
but God must have a cunning plan of some sort.
Many thanks for prayers

MrsCadwallader · 27/01/2011 15:55

Amber - prayers that God will give you and your family the strength you need.

blackeyedsusan · 27/01/2011 17:36

amber sorry to hear your news. I hope the treatment all goes to plan

madhairday · 27/01/2011 17:56

(((((Amber))))))

RumourOfAHurricane · 27/01/2011 20:12

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MyrrhyBS · 27/01/2011 20:34

A babe without sin :(

Thanks for letting us know about Archie, shiney, will pray for his family :(

gingercurl · 27/01/2011 21:49

Amber so sorry for your news.

Shiney Thanks for telling us know. Praying for his family.

Have a trivial request in comparison, but would really like prayers for my relationship with DS. He is very much a mummy's boy and the pressure on me whenever we are both home and he is awake is relentless. I have to do everything. His dad is not allowed to do anything. It is making me snappy and impatient. Taking care of him feels like a chore and I'm afraid I'm not good at hiding it from him. I worry about how my reactions affects his sense of self and his relationship with me. I love him so much, I just not good at being a loving mother.

(Sometimes I think that he is so clingy with me because I don't respond to him as he needs me to Sad ?)

PositiveAttitude · 27/01/2011 22:09

That's so sad Shiney, prayers for his family.

Prayers for peace and health for you Amber. May you feel God really close by you through your treatment.

Ginger, prayers for you and DS, that things will very quickly improve for you.

blackeyedsusan · 27/01/2011 22:17

shiney it is messed up and it isn't supposed to be like this. babies shouldn't die. praying for you and archies family, can't imagine how terrible they feel.

TotallyUnheardOf · 27/01/2011 22:39

Oh Shiney... I am so sorry. I am thinking of Archie's family tonight and hoping that they have memories of his short life to cherish.

Amber... thinking of you too. I have just signed up to do the Moonwalk (an overnight power-walking marathon in aid of breast cancer charities) this year for the third time. I'll be walking with my friend P, who was diagnosed in 2007. I did the Moonwalk in 2008 when P was at the height of her treatment. By 2009 she had recovered enough to walk with me (... OK, I admit it - by the end it was her dragging me along!). This year we are doing it again. She is well and fit [much fitter than me - must do some training] and happy. Praying for successful and not-too-invasive treatment for you too, Amber.

Mary, MrsC, MHD... sorry to hear about your problems with friends. It is so hard when people seem to demand what we cannot give, disappoint us, or let us down. I find it helpful to remember that Christ told us to love our neighbours as ourselves - not instead of ourselves.

Prayers for all (not only those I've mentioned here) and thanks for the good wishes. I woke up at 4 am wondering if I'd bitten off more than I can chew, but I am happy as well as a bit nervous.