MN Christian Prayer Request Thread: February already!!!?

[CaptainDippy]

Do not feel
totally
personally
irrevocably
responsible for everything.
That's my job.
Love, God

I like that a lot

Well, here's the round-up:

MadHairDay - Prayers needed for friend's DD who is anorexic and is still not eating. She is being tube fed, but she keeps pulling the tube out. Prayers for the girl from MHD's children's school who was recently run over outside the school. She is through the worst, but has broken legs and pelvis - a swift healing process please, Lord. Prayers for a friend of MHD's whose DH has recently left her and for her DH Gran who recently had a Stroke. Lots of prayers for MHD's lovely DD who is suffering horribly from Psoriasis and has Dyspraxia and is experiencing bullying at school Prayers for MHD struggles health-wise too!!

MrsC - Prayers for her sis who has just started a new job after being a SAHM for 5 yrs - how is she settling in, MrsC? Prayers also for a friend's mum who had a cancer DX, but died very suddenly and unexpectedly recently; and for the little family from MrsC's Toddler Group who recently lost their DH / daddy.

Caz - Finding the New Year so hard. DH should get some test results back soon - has he had them Caz? Caz's health has not been the best recently either and she has had a DX of Tonsillitis again. Boost her up, Lord. Prayers also for the family and friends of the 8 year old from Caz' class that died recently.

Amber- Prayers for the friends and family of E who died recently. Amber very bravely got through her recent op; but is now facing 6 months of Chemo followed by an Op for a DX of breast cancer. The cancer has been caught quite early and is treatable, but it is a fast-moving sort of Cancer and Amber is awaiting further tests to make sure the cancer hasn't spread. Hold Amber so so close at this time, Lord - and her family too as they come to terms with having to support their "rock". xx

CaptainCaveman - Prayers required for her DH in his hunt for a new job .....

JentlyDoesIt - Is coping with DP in prison, but struggling too - needing lots of prayers for resilience and strength, especially for her two little ones. Place lots of amazing, supportive people around her, Lord. xx

barleywood - Needs prayers in her hunt for a new church to go to; and to contribute to as well ....

TeaandCakePlease - Is struggling with juggling ..... she feels in despair with her OU degree and with the task of life in general. xx

NotQuiteGrownUp - Popped by to ask for prayers as she is struggling with juggling too!! xx

Mary - Has been quite down of late and needs lots of encouragement and prayer Please pray for Mary's DD's friend who is currently not eating and being tube fed; for S who trained with Mary who is having tests following the discovery of a lump on her spine; and for Mary's DF who is facing brain surgery after a DX of Chiari Malformation - she has a DH and a young DS.

livvylouis - Popped by to ask for prayers for her FIL who had been admitted to hospital with a racing heart.

NotSoFarNow - Needs lots of prayers for relationships - particularly with one of her DDs. Two of her DDs have recently dropped out of college and NSFN is struggling to know how best to support them and get alongside them.

Hermya - Has been having problems with anxiety of late. Is fretful and worried.

BoxofDelights - Has been spending a lot of time recently sorting out her financial position. Her anxiety is still bad and life is still tough.

blackeyedsusan - Is in the process of a possible separation from her violent husband. She has 2 children of 2 and 4 yrs; and is struggling.

practicallyimperfect - Prayers for the family and friends of Ben, a 17 yr old from the school she works at who was found dead in a river a few days ago. It was an accidental death and he looks to have slipped and fallen in on his way home from a gig late at night.

shineoncrazydiamond - Asked for prayers for a DF's DS, little Archie who sadly died after complications surrounding a traumatic delivery. Archie was a much wanted baby and it is a terrible, tragic loss for the couple

gingercurl - Asked for prayers for her relationship with her DS who is rather a "mummy's boy" - he won't let her DH do anything for him at all and it is taking it's toll.

BlessedAssurance - Her close friend was stabbed to death in S.Africa while defending another friend Prayers for all those who knew and love him. xx

shieldbug - Popped by to ask for prayers for a distant relation of hers (13 yr old boy) who was having a big operation today. The operation could possibly leave him with difficulties being able to eat or, at worst, brain damage. So hoping the op went as well as possible ....

CaptainDippy - It would be great if you could all pray for a dear friend of mine who has terminal breast cancer. Due to being a "guinea pig" for some pioneering drugs, she has been with us far longer than we ever could've hoped or expected (10 yrs!!!!); but the drugs are no longer working and she knows it is nearly time to say "goodbye". She has zoomed off to go and see family in Australia and will be embarking on a tour around the UK once she is back. She 's an incredible woman and I just pray she can do everything she wants to do before she gets too poorly and that the end will be so beautiful for her, because she deserves it.

GET PRAYING!!!!

Oh Poppy, I am so sorry to hear of what you have been going through. Praying right now for you, for peace, for comfort in all this. Sending love and prayers and support. Are you on FB? xx

So many things to pray for. Will pray tonight once the children are in bed.

This is a quick selfish request

After a lot of praying I asked a chap this morning at church if he'd like to meet up sometime. The truth is with the children and with being a single parent the only way I could arrange something easily was if he came here once the children were in bed. So I suggested a movie. But it wasn't meant to be too serious. We've known each other for about 10 years. He said no.

I now feel so awkward and embarrassed and horrified that I even asked. I'm wondering what he's thinking, whose he told as he and I know lots of the same people. I went out on a limb as I really wanted to get to know him a little better and now I feel crushed. I left church with the kids hurridly and have spent most of the rest of the day trying not to cry. I haven't dated anyone since my divorce, I don't actually think I'm ready yet either tbh. I'd been talking to God a lot lately about this man as I thought late last year God had said something to me about him. I feel so confused. In fact I want to hide under a rock, change church and never show my face there again. I always worry about what people think of me, so this is now causing me immense worry, having put myself out there by asking. I wish I could rewind this morning. I feel so foolish and stupid

So yes some prayer would be good. I'm so sorry my request sounds almost juvenile compared to some of the worries on here.

TACP, doesn't sound juvenile at all, we are here to support each other. Praying for you that you feel more peace about this and it resolves in the best way. I know it's easy to say 'don't worry about what people think about you', but try to remember you are a Daughter of the King, much loved and valued for who you are, and that's what matters. Lots of love.

TACP - I'd be exactly the same as you - kicking myself that I'd said anything. On the other hand, if you hadn't said anything would you have been kicking yourself for not having taken the initiative? I'd guess he must be a decent bloke or you'd never have mentioned the film and in that case he's likely to be a gentleman and not mention it to anyone. Prayers that it will all work out OK.

Poppy - I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. Prayers that you and your DS will get through this OK. If you want, you can ask MN to delete your last two posts since they mention your DS's name.

MHD - how is the friend's sister that you mentioned that was in a coma? And also the girl with the eating disorder?

Amber - hope you are feeling better today

Oops - I didn't follow TACP's excellent instructions for getting the whole thread up at the one time and have made a mistake. Sorry, MHD, it was of course CD that had mentioned the DF's sis. Sorry.

I've known him for about 10 years, but only talked a little at church or if we're all at the same social gatherings. He's quite shy. I made a huge mistake. Still kicking myself.

TACP You did NOT make a huge mistake. You wanted a bit of companionship and friendliness and thought this chap might like to share. You did nothing wrong, you did not set out to hurt anybody and you have not hurt anybody. He might be kicking himself equally that he did not say 'yes'. Don't think of it as an attempt at 'dating' (for which clearly neither of you were ready) more as an attempt to alleviate loneliness for both of you. If you calm down about it now and carry on as normal, things might turn out better than you expect now.

I'm going through waves now of starting to feel better and trying to hand it all over to God and waves of all the feelings rushing back in and wanting to avoid him like the plague and maybe either sit far away from him next week or try a different church.

I sound like a lunatic don't I?

Not a bit like a lunatic. Try and keep your mind off it for a little while, do something a bit ordinary, make a cake, or some biscuits, fold some washing, whatever. When your mind turns to this 'event' turn it away again. Make it into 'not such a big deal' which it isn't.

Tacp Have prayed. I guess I would be feeling like I want to emmigrate, never mind finding another church for acouple of weeks! I hope that you feel better soon, though your feelings sound quite normal and not lunatic like.

Poppy, what can I say, other than that your are probably feeling like your emotions have gone wild at the moment. I hope that you get the support that you need in rl.

Feeling a bit disappointed as I was hoping my parents would be able to come on holiday with us as support. (booked before we split) but they are not feeling up to it. got to work out if I can manage alone. Got to reply about the church weekend that we agreed to go on together and needs paying for now.. but they don't yet know that we are not together and I don't know if I can manage a weekend, all that packing and work for little result for me.

TACP - well done for being so brave... I really admire you for taking the courage. All I can say about the guy is he's daft not to take you up on the offer of a movie. More fool him.
Three years ago I took a big gamble like you and it worked. I asked a colleague (my boss) if he fancied getting hitched. (Yes - that was my opening line!) We'd never been on a date or anything.... and I was a single parent with a DD (3). Anyway it all worked out - we got married within a few months of me popping the question. So I think you're great for taking the plunge. Don't give up.....just remember you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince!.

I think you're a v v v brave person.

We're all here for you here xx

Oh, TACP - I agree with everyone here!! Well done for being so brave. If you can face it, I think you should try & talk to him. It might just've been that you were inviting him to your place & if he is shy chap, that might've seemed a little to intimate, IYSWIM!!!? I know getting a baby-sitter is bloody impossible, but it might be worth chatting to him and explaining where you are coming from - to reassure yourself; and to suggest perhaps going 'out' somewhere - if there is anyone at all you could ask to sit for you?? If I was nearer, I certainly would .... xx

Please can I ask for your prayers for my cousin's daughter and my cousin. My cousin's daughter has incredibly agressive ovarian cancer and is no longer responding to treatment. She is so young (only 19).

The family are struggling to cope with the devastating news. I feel helpless.

Littlefish - So very . Prayers for your cousins daughter and everyone who loves her. Thank you for asking for prayer for her, you will certainly have people praying from here.

Libra - It sounds like a really difficult situation for you all. Prayers aplenty!

TACP - I hope you feel better about things this morning. I can understand your worries about the whole situation, but I am sure he is flattered really. Prayers that you can feel calm and get some resolve very soon.

Prayers for everyone else on here. I do read through daily, so be assured of my prayers. Life is good in PA land. Well, other than work niggles, but God does seem to be working those out, too.

HAve a good week.

Poppy, thank God you're safe and have had somewhere to go! Keep posting and letting us know how you are, we'll keep praying!

Littlefish, prayers for that poor girl, how awful for you all :(

TACP, don't worry too much about it, it may be you caught him unawares, I would just carry on as normal, as if you'd never asked him, it reduces embarrassment on both sides then. :( for you though.

Please continue prayers for my church, where there is a lot of very stressed people who aren't on top of what needs to be done, and it worries me. I went to a lovely Celtic worship service last night at another church, put together and led by someone I trained with. It was lovely, and had so much that touched me deeply (I cried a little). One of my favourite and meaningful hymns is "Will you come and follow me" by John Bell, and we sung that. The line "will you quell the fear inside and never be the same" could have been written for me!

Much prayer for everyone as I'm reading through.

Could do with a small prayer here too - off the steroid medication today and feeling very peculiar as a result, and I really really wanted to be able to get to a meeting in Salisbury with people I love seeing. Not sure it's wise to go, so praying that it goes well for them.

Thank you God for being a great big God, because i don't even know where to BEGIN praying.

Know what you mean DO. But our God is stronger.

Poppy continuing to pray for you, you are so brave, so glad you are safe. much love and hugs xx

Littlefish praying for your cousin and her daughter and the family :(

Mary glad you enjoyed the celtic service, praying for your church and for you.

amber it is wierd coming off steroids, did they tailor you off them slowly or did you come off a big dose suddenly? Either way it can knock you about quite a bit because the side effects from steroids get all wobbly with the combination of coming off - many prayers.x

I have caught dd's tummy bug and feel wretched - we're both lying on the sofa. She has an ear infection and is still being sick, hasn't eaten now for 3 days which is pretty worrying as she is skin and bone as it is, but she is sipping water, all we can do I guess - she is on antibiotics. Now I've caught the tummy bit of it so can't eat anything either. bleurghh

taper not tailor, you can tell I'm not with it!

madhair, I hope you feel better soon.

They reduced the dose slowly, but it still caught up with me. Been asleep most of the afternoon which is Not Like Me At All really. Feel a bit better for it, though.

Prayers for everyone again...

I agree with the lovely DO - I am glad God knows what I am thinking and that He cares for each of us, so so much; I don't know where to start praying, but I am praying for all of you xx

I am glad you are somewhere safe with your little ones Libra, stay well away is my advice. xx

I'm from Salisbury, nice place

I've had to make a really really hard decision today, but I do know it is the right one. Still feel horrid though.

No change with DF's sister, sadly Not looking good Her poor DH and children

Oh gosh, LittleFish, I am so sorry - my prayers are very much with your cousin and her DD. What an impossible and situation. xx

Have been lurking and praying for a while. Feel the same way, DO .

For some reason, I've been humming this hymn to myself all day today.
It speaks to me on so many levels. Maybe it will encourage one or two of you as well.