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!!!!

Welcome LibraPoppyGirl and AuntieDoris.
Working so hard and so many hours is really challenging. Do you ever manage to go to church together, or attend a housegroup? Or even have some friends round for a meal?

And praying for AuntieDoris too. Waiting for your baby to turn up is very hard, but is so entirely in God's hand that the more relaxed you are about it, the more you are able to hand it over, the easier your life will be.
God does have plans for you, plans to prosper you, with or without a baby.

Blessings on both of you.

Hi Libra and Doris. Great to have you with us. Praying...

Mary :( Just saw your fb status. I am so sorry, that is so rough. Joining in your prayer fully there.

Feeling v rough today, lungs are being crap. I need a break from this. fed up.

seen h today, keeping it very normal until a decision has been taken. dd was very upset when we got back, but a text to and from h helped. I have yet to face church, and make a decision about paying for the church weekend, which is imminent(paying for deadline). I just think it is going to be really embarressing. I am so easily embarressed. I am dreading the busy body type person giving me a lecture on marriage, no-one specific particulary (though the mrs-complain-about-dcs-on-mothering-sunday springs to mind and won't go away.) we have hardly been since, also partly due to circumstances. I was going to try and attempt church this weekend but i am scared!

not good huh?

Yes I sympathise BES, I enjoyed reading "Missing being Mrs" as she talked a lot about feelings like that and I could relate to it so much. I found it easier to tell people very little for quiet some time tbh

I'm having trouble keeping up on mumsnet right now but I do try and peep in to see how everyone is when I can.

Sorry you're feeling rough, MHD :(

BES, its tough when you have to face church. Is it worth having a friend or two on hand to shield you from the worst of it? People can be so insensitive. I remember when our former vicar's wife had breast cancer and someone said to him "that a previous vicar's wife had had breast cancer - and she died". How can people be so thoughtless?

Am getting a bit fed up myself of being told "well none of us cope with change" when I say I am struggling. I'd cope better with a bit of understanding. God gave us 2 ears and only one mouth for a reason

I love that line 'I'd cope better with a bit of understanding'

Lots of unsolicited advice available but often very little understanding.

PS I'm still at the same church, taking on some responsibilities again.

Nobody is shoving you anywhere, BES, least of all to a church where at leasst one person was tutting about your children. Is there anywhere else you can go?

Do you attend a mums and tots club anywhere? Might there be a buddy or two that go to that church? You have more than enough stress to cope with without having to stress out about church, of all things.

How is S Mary? Have you heard any more? And how are you?
Change is all very well, but the only thing that keeps changing all the time is a weathercock.

Hope you feel a little better today MHD

tacp sorry no cake at mn cafe.

glad I am not the only one to feel that way, especially as nothing is set in stone yet.

mary some people are so good at missing the whole point. It is true that change causes us stress, even good change but if that is all they say, it is next to useless as it feels like a bit of a brush off.

Had to change ds's nappy at parents and tots, looking for the antibac spray in my pocket and there at the bottom of the pocket is the appointment letter. Phew! I now need to sort out some proof of address paperwork. I HATE PAPERWORK!

No news from S, no. I've had a restless night, but the daylight usually brings relief to some extent.

Amber may be able to explain better, but this article at least gives some sort of factual reason for why I am struggling:

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7976489.stm

I'm not sure if its the full story, as I am often one to instigate change - but it is change for a reason, not the stressful, uncertain, lack of control, feeling that no-one has overall control (too many chiefs), constant chopping and changing, no end date change that I'm going through at the moment

Thankyou DutchOma and madhairday for the kind welcome

It's really difficult at the moment DutchOma, we are new to the area and don't know any other families yet. My DP works so much that getting to Church together is proving to be quite difficult, although I take comfort that we will get into a routine at some stage and that in the meantime God is with us both.

I pray everyday for support and know that God is with us as we travel this difficult path.

God Bless you all

You are always loved & accepted here Always xx So sorry to hear about S, Mary (she is in the prayer list below ) Am praying for her and for friends and family as they get their heads around the DX and around treatment - do let us know more when you do. xx

LibraPoppyGirl - Prayers for you, for your lovely DP, for your little ones (in and out). I thought your prayers were so beautiful and "spot on" - So AMEN to those xx

AuntieDoris - Prayers for you and your DP as you TTC. Must be such a struggle, but hope you see those 2 blue lines soon xx

Thanks CD, I know I am :)

Hi CaptainDippy thank you for your lovely message, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

I came back from Australia late last year, having lived there for 8 years, and I'm really missing my Church family there and the bible study group I belonged to.

We met once a week on a Thursday morning and did a study in a group and always had prayers afterwards, with all of us contributing. I do miss it terribly and the Church I have started to attend here, don't have any regular groups. I have only been a few times, it's really difficult to find a one that feels like 'home' I think, especially having been in same Church family for 8 years. I'm actually struggling a bit at the moment, so prayers for me in that regard would be very much appreciated.

Sorry to ramble on but I am feeling quite isolated to be honest .

God Bless You {smile]

Libra it is so hard moving isn't it, must be especially so from such a distance. I'm well used to moving (got to do it again soon) but it gets no easier. I do empathise with your sense of isolation, and know how difficult it is when the new place is just not like the old, and how much you miss things which were so lovely like your group.

Could you have a look round local churches to see if there are any daytime groups? A lot offer them, and don't necessarily expect you to be a member of that church.

Will pray for you in the midst of all you are going through - just remember God is in it with you, walking beside you, holding your hand :)

((Mary)) just to re-iterate everything CD says - we love you very much here. Read that article and found it very interesting, thank you. Keep hanging in there lovely, you are an amazing and inspirational person and have such a lot to give. xx (I know, all very un-Mn-ish with kisses and hugs, but I like to break rules, me )

I started a daytime group. It began life as a Lent group, but it was always my prayer that it would become a house group. If I'd started a house group, people would have been put off by it, because it had never been done before - but people liked and trusted Lent groups... :) and not a SINGLE person has dropped out :) Praise God!

Lovely 3 minute reflection today, entitled "All or nothing". As I'm an all or nothing sort of person, it really speaks directly into the heart of me that is me, IYSWIM

All or nothing

(and I've never doubted the love or acceptance I've had here either), hugs and prayers to you all for the love you all have to give :)

And welcome Libra and AuntieDoris and wb barleywood, and sorry for not saying so before.

good morning,I think. late night, early morning and a screaming toddler awake in the middle of the night. (separation anxiety after losing one parent who pops up now and again with no explanation (for a 2 year old?))(plus toddler diarrhoea 5x yesterday and nappy rash)
not enough sleep = feeling down and grumpy.

trying to decide whether to brave church, already had enough of the valentines theme on the radio service. ( well couldn't see past the valentines theme anyway)

spoke to h on the phone last night after I asked him to speak to dd. not easy. has left me feeling a bit strange and "where did it all go wrong?" I just wish it could all go back to normal, but it can't and i haven't quite got my head around it yet.

Back from weekend away with dh...just reading through the prayer messages and praying for each one of you...

Thank you God that we've had such a wonderful weekend. I'm really learning to treasure each and every good thing that happens through each and every day at the moment, just in case...

Amber glad you had a good weekend.

oasis how are you today? praying for you for tomorrow.

Amber so glad your weekend was so good :) You're right, it is so important to treasure everything. We can think of life as a journey home to make the most of every minute of along the way :)

bes you sound like you need hugs. Considered yourself hugged. And prayed for. x

Feeling a little more human today but still struggling a lot. Everything is hard work. Off out again to church in a bit. Keep on going and all that...

Mary how are you lovely?

Prayers for all.

Glad you had a good weekend, Amber.

Doris - hope it all works out for you very soon.

Praying for health for those who are unwell, peace of mind for those who are stressed and upset, and that everyone here knows God's love in their lives.

MHD, thank you so much for your comments on my other thread. I am so touched.

Thanks madhairday both for your understanding of my situation and for the great advice. I shall look into that for definite and let you know how I go. There is a Church just around the corner here that does a lot of extra bits and bobs, far more than the C of E one that I went to first off and they may be able help me with groups/bible studies. I never thought of going there but not having to actually belong to the Church. Praying for you too mhd asking God to help you in your struggle and to allow you to feel his presence close to you.

I've always been CofE and this Church that I am talking about is Methodist and I'm afraid I am somewhat ignorant as to whether or not I would be welcome .

MaryBS your link was amazing and I would absolutely love to know more. Do you have regular retreats available online? Thanks for letting me have the link .

blackeyedsusan praying for you for strength and understanding from those close to you.

Amber glad you had a good weekend. I don't know everyone here yet but I'm still glad you had a good time .

Can anyone tell me whether or not there is are any good Christian radio stations in the UK? There was an amazing one in Australia that I used to listen to in the Sydney area called Heart 103.2fm and as I've been out of the country (UK) for 8 years, I'm a bit out of the loop. Can any of you recommend one? Thanks

Prayers and thanks to everyone Libra xx

Hi Libra

There are three good ones, UCB is good for bible studies etc, premier radio is probbaly the main station and is good but sometimes has somewhat cheesy american stuff on, and my favourite is cross rhythms which is fab for contemporary christian music and interviews etc.

Hope this helps a bit!

Ooooh thanks madhairday I've saved them to my favourites and will check them out and have a listen tomorrow

PLease pray for my SIL, she is 38 weeks pregnant and has been told she has too much amniotic fluid, and if her waters break the cord may get wrapped round the baby's neck due to gush, and the baby won't engage as too much water. They are worried about her but won't admit her 'as they are too busy' She is not allowed out the house, and may need an emergency c section if she goes into labour before they get her in, if not they will induce if baby is engaged. My brother is panicking, please pray. thanks x