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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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CazandBelle · 27/01/2011 23:15

praying for Archie's family shiney - they will be going through a very very dark time and that is an understatement. Please mention Sands to them, I dip in and out of the forum but in those very early weeks after Belle died it was everything I needed.

Amber plenty of prayers for you.

I'm struggling to post too much at the moment. Really in a difficult place again (I seem to always be saying that). I'm worried for my mental state at the moment because I feel I've completely stopped coping the last couple of days.

MyrrhyBS · 28/01/2011 10:00

Hugs and Prayers Caz. I can recommend "The Unlocking" by Adrian Plass. Its described as God's escape plan for frightened people, and I use it when I am in a bad place as I find it incredibly comforting.

I also like the thought of being "under the shadow of God's wings". So that I can tentatively offer praise whilst still being kept safe and protected...

MrsCadwallader · 28/01/2011 10:20

TUO that's a very helpful way of looking at things - thanks!

Shiney - I am so sorry about Archie. My love and prayers for you and his family.

caz prayers for you too.

DutchOma · 28/01/2011 11:03

Shiny so very sorry to hear about Archie. Yes, you are right, this isn't how it is supposed to be and as Christians we have the assurance that it isn't always going to be like that. There is hope...

amberlight · 28/01/2011 11:11

Prayers for all those whose lives were touched by Archie. And prayers for everyone else too.

Thank you so much everyone for your own prayers - I feel very loved and calm at the moment.

madhairday · 28/01/2011 15:12

Shiney I am so sorry :( Praying for Archie's family. It is indeed a very messed up world we are in. :(

Caz praying for you, that you will feel once again able to cope and feel a sense of peace.

Just popping on, bit raw today. Just been to dh's gran's funeral, took the dc, it was definitely the right thing. Everyone exhausted now, was very emotional but lovely too to remember the lovely lady she was.

blackeyedsusan · 28/01/2011 15:51

panicing. Lost an important document and trying to tidy up a bit. putting off some nasty phonecalls. Need help today. I think I am having delayed reaction to running for safety and feeling shakey and unable to think straight and can't prioritise.

katsh · 28/01/2011 16:07

blackeyedsusan I'm praying for you now. I'm praying that God's perfect love will cast out fear. I'm praying that you will feel God's protection over you. I'm praying that you will find the document you need. He is our God and he knows you and he hears us.

Praying for others particularly Amber and Caz and Archie's family.

katsh · 28/01/2011 16:09

madhairy - didn't mean to miss you out - just in a hurry and hadn't read further down. I'm sure you're all exhausted, but glad it was a good way to remember a lovely lady.

blackeyedsusan · 28/01/2011 16:29

thnks katsh

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M44 · 28/01/2011 17:22

Amber - you know that I am praying.
Shiney- how sad- many prayers.

Please pray that I can find a way to get ds1's schools to understand about his allergies. I am losing patience and they put him in a difficult position this week, as well as a parent helper. FInding it all really hard at the moment as I don't feel safe leaving him at school.
Thank you.

amberlight · 28/01/2011 17:33

M44, prayers aplenty for that. It's like one school that suggested the child goes up to the counter each lunch time to ask the staff if they thought there were peanuts in any of the dishes - arrghhhh!

Prayers all round for others, too

DutchOma · 28/01/2011 19:32

Shiney, you didn't 'bother' us in the slightest. Will you not stick around and be part of this thread a bit longer? We would love to have you

blackeyedsusan · 28/01/2011 21:24

M44 What are the consequences of getting the wrong stuff?

Dd has allergy but it is unpleasant but not life threatening, but it is worrying enough. I have prayed.

jaffacakeaddict · 29/01/2011 11:08

Shiney - so sorry to hear about Archie. Prayers for his family at this time. Do feel free to hang around. I know a lot of us have lurked on here for a while at different points and that is absolutely fine, no one minds.

Amber - sorry to hear about your news. Prayers for you too at this time.

Susan - I pray you'll find some peace.

Prayers also for MHD and your family, M44 and Caz

M44 · 29/01/2011 16:51

blackeye- one of his allergies is life threatening and that was what they would have exposed him to......

blackeyedsusan · 29/01/2011 18:31

I thought from the sound of your post that it was m44 They are really irresponsible and without care. I hope that you get them to see sense. i have prayed again. Sorry I was trying to saay that I worry about dd being sick so you must worry even more.

CaptainDippy · 29/01/2011 20:07

Oh Shiney - so sorry to hear about precious little Archie. May God wrap loving arms around that family at this devastating time; but thanks be to God for allowing such a brave little fighter to hang on so they could be with him for a precious few days & say goodbye properly. xx

Wonderful news about the job, Totally - Well done! Smile

So glad your cancer is treatable - praying for you and your family as you "get your heads" around this news as well as you possibly can. We are all here for you 100% as you look toward commencing your treatment. We all love you very much Smile xx

Same to you sweetie. We are here. xx

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blackeyedsusan · 30/01/2011 09:43

I was going to try and go to church this morning... but ds has streaming cold and dd had diarrhoea yesterday, which leaked all over the living room. was up til 1am cleaning up.

Had all my excuses ready as well (h studying at his mums for an exam) (true but not the whole truth)... oh well at least there will be time to keepp looking for the bloomin' paaperwork, clearing up as i go.

Next week means some awkward phonecalls and appointments. Please pray that I will actually get on with it.

amberlight · 30/01/2011 17:24

Thanks, CD. More news on what sort of cancer it is this week, I believe (nurse tomorrow, mini operation on Thurs). Might be the sort that's very fightey in the first 3 years but then much less of a worry after that point...so as long as the team do a splendid job jolly pronto all should be ok in the long term. xxx

Keeping lots of prayers going for everyone as I read through.

TotallyUnheardOf · 30/01/2011 23:09

Prayers for everyone.

M44: hope you manage to make the school understand what your ds needs.

Susan: praying for strength to do what you have to do.

Amber: good luck with the nurse tomorrow.

MHD: sorry I missed the post about your dh's gran's funeral. I tend to agree with you about taking the children. I wasn't 'allowed' to attend my gran's funeral when I was a kid (I don't think anyone even really explained to me that it was happening, I was just sent to play with a friend for the day) and have always felt sad about it. My dds (then aged 6 and 8) attended their gran's funeral (the service and the gathering afterwards, though not the actual burial) and were OK about it. Prayers for your family.

So proud of dd2 today. She attended junior church, then came in before the peace and talked about what they had been doing (OK, it was a pre-prepared piece that she read out, but even so...) into the microphone in front of a cathedral full of people. She can be pretty shy, but she did brilliantly and didn't waver even when her comment that they had been discussing marriage (Wedding at Cana) and "whether getting married was a wise or foolish thing to do" provoked widespread titters!

DutchOma · 31/01/2011 09:33

Well done TUO's dd.

amberlight · 31/01/2011 13:13

Oh. Breast cancer nurse has told me that it's a faster-acting sort, and I'm likely to need about 6 mths of chemo before an operation to give me the best chance. I think I feel a bit sick. Prayers would be appreciated.

madhairday · 31/01/2011 13:42

many, many prayers. This must be a big shock for you. Glad they are getting in there straight away. Praying for strength for the hard road ahead and that you will know God walking by your side amidst the pain. I know that God doesn't always take the pain away, but what I do know is that God gets his hands dirty in it with us, and suffers with us. Sending much love to you. xx

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