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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

OP posts:
PositiveAttitude · 07/02/2011 09:38

Prayers and (((hugs))) for you this morning Mary and MHD.

amberlight · 07/02/2011 10:00

Prayers continuing for everyone

BlessedAssurance · 07/02/2011 10:28

please pray for me, a close friend was stabbed to death in South Africa on saturday evening when he was defending his friend , he was not yet 30 and it hurts a lot, i am so so sad.

DutchOma · 07/02/2011 10:49

BA that is very sad and worrying too, praying for you and for his other family and friends. How is the chap he tried to defend?

BlessedAssurance · 07/02/2011 10:58

the other chap was unharmed, not even a scratch on him, but my dear friend gets killed,,thank DO

madhairday · 07/02/2011 12:27

BA :(

amberlight · 07/02/2011 14:14

BA, heck - prayers aplenty...

MaryBS · 07/02/2011 17:50

Thats really sad BA :(, how noble of him to be defending his friend :(

gingercurl · 07/02/2011 21:29

Prayers for everyone. Especially for Mary, MHD, BA, Amber, Susan and PI.

TotallyUnheardOf · 07/02/2011 23:36

Prayers for all, especially BA, Mary, MHD, PI and amber.

blackeyedsusan · 08/02/2011 07:19

sorry for your loss ba , it seems so unfair.

mary I don't know if you are Mary. sometimes things just go wrong, sometimes God uses those things to guide you. All I know is it's bloomin' confusing and it feels like God has got it in for you sometimes.

Tacp was praying for you and those pesky toddlers on Sunday. Is everything ok? I have been doing quite a lot of toddler wrestling myself recently as ds has learnt to stick his feet through the banisters and in the hinges of the car door in protest.

Teaandcakeplease · 08/02/2011 10:26

Things are a bit better since Sunday Smile Thanks for asking BES, how about you though and H?

blackeyedsusan · 08/02/2011 13:01

I am permanently tired and not worked out a new solo routine yet. H is still at his mums. he wants to do something for valentines! Had a long sleep this morning while ds napped and an appointment was cancelled which has given me more time to sort out (and hoover) need to do something about the decisions I am making aand get some paperwork done.

i have found one of the documents I had lost, but now need to find some proof of address type documents which is difficult as everything is in h's name.

amberlight · 08/02/2011 13:08

H wants to do something for Valentines??! Confused

Keeping prayers going...

blackeyedsusan · 08/02/2011 18:29

(ooo Ive gone all purple)

may do something, whilst I make a decision. He will need to see the children soon so it would be a family something anyway. I think he is trying to make it up to me? Confused

It felt strange to still get presents from pils for a recent birthday. I am not sure how I feel about it ll really. I would quite like things to stay as they are for bit but may not get the chance.

BlessedAssurance · 08/02/2011 20:35

Thank you for the prayers, i feel ok now. I now remember him fondly without screaming, and rejoice knowing he is home with his maker ,our Lord..He is home and i will see him again.

WisteriaWoman · 08/02/2011 21:31

Have been lurking for weeks but thanks to your prayers all is well here and my dad is much more settled in his care home... and I don't cry everytime I see him.
MaryBS - sorry that you're having a confusing time spiritually. I find going to the Quakers wonderfully restorative. Sitting in silence but also in a group is a wonderful combination. Maybe if you don't feel like going to church give the Quakes a go - everyone is welcome.

Thinking of you all

shieldbug · 08/02/2011 23:19

Haven't had chance to catch up with the thread, but need to post an emergency prayer request for a 13 year old boy, who is a distant relation of mine. He has to have an op tomorrow that if it goes wrong could leave him with difficulties eating, or at the very worst brain damage. Please pray for a successful op. Thanks ladies. Will try to catch up another time.

amberlight · 09/02/2011 09:05

Prayers aplenty being said, yes...

Today, going to see wigs. Tomorrow, consultant, to find out how bad the breast cancer really is. Scary prospect in a way so I need plenty of distraction to stop me thinking about it....

gingercurl · 09/02/2011 09:42

Praying as I read through.

Oh Amber. Thinking of and praying for you.

Praying shield

How are you doing Mary?

MaryBS · 09/02/2011 09:47

Thanks gingercurl, am feeling a little calmer - spending a lot of time in prayer and reading stuff to take my mind off things. I'm beginning to see, I think, that what I need to do is drop out of the stuff which is causing pain, but isn't a direct part of my ministry, and concentrate on the pastoral work, at least until things improve. And of course, to trust that it will all work out in the end, as part of God's great plan. Easier said than done...

WW - good idea about the Quakers, but I would find it hard to get to meetings because there isn't one locally. Our church is the only church in the village. Plus I have to consider the children too. Quiet would NOT suit my extremely lively Aspie DS :o

madhairday · 09/02/2011 10:34

Praying shield and amber

Mary, glad you are feeling more peaceful. Continuing to pray.

I really need prayers for dd. She is having bullying problems again, and her self esteem is so low right now :( Kids can be so vile. They bully her about her psoriasis and dyspraxia. It's so unfair.

TotallyUnheardOf · 09/02/2011 12:05

Good luck today and tomorrow, Amber... Praying for you and for good news that the cancer will be easily treatable for you.

Shieldbug - prayers for a successful outcome for your relative.

Mary - glad you feel a bit better; I pray that the upward trend continues.

MHD - So sorry to hear about your dd. Is the school dealing with it? Prayers that she will understand that whatever the bullies say about her does not represent what she truly is - what her true value is, I mean - and that she will listen to and believe those her love her.

WW - glad to hear that your dad is more settled.

TotallyUnheardOf · 09/02/2011 12:06

Gah... those who love her.

[That's my comeuppance for boasting about my grammatical knowledge on another thread. Ha!]

jaffacakeaddict · 09/02/2011 13:12

Afernoon all!

BA - I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Prayers for you and your family at this time.

Amber - prayers for you at this time. Hopefully there will be good news for you tomorrow.

Shieldbug - prayers for your relative.

Mary - I've been lurking and praying you'll be shown a way through this.

MHD - how horrid for your daughter. I was bullied at school too and can still remember the hurt and humiliation. Does she have good friends that will stand by her? That made the world of difference for me.

WW - great to "see" you again

BES and TACP - hi, isn't toddler wrestling fun! My wee one has realised he can crawl under the pews and is often at the pew in front or behind before I've realised what has happened. Grrr.