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!!!!

PA :). FWIW, I know there is no rule which says liturgy = good, no liturgy = bad. I actually loathe a lot of the older liturgy because its so alien to me. One of my unfavourites is "manifold sins and wickedness", for 2 reasons. Firstly I picture a car manifold, and secondly that for someone made in the image of God, and a God who doesn't make mistakes, spending large amounts of time going on about how wicked we are just doesn't work for me.

Beautiful reflection here. I like that you can also view previous ones, as well as the reflection of the day:

Nothing is impossible for God

BES and Oasis, praying for you both. And you Amber and you MHD, and all in need of prayer.

Just had a phone call from C, she is in hospital, having gone into A&E last week, and is going to have surgery to relieve the pressure on her brain. Was going to be today, but as she hasn't heard anything, could be tomorrow... please pray for her. And for S. as well.

And me, I'm feeling wobbly. Its one thing after another, with no end in sight...

Have been lurking and praying.
Praying for C and S and you Mary.
It just seems relentless for you at the moment.
Glad that your meeting with the consultant went well Amber. Keeping you in prayer.
Praying for you to find a spiritual home LIbra. I think you'll find quite a lot of people in this forum who have crossed denominational lines. As mhd says, I think its more important to find somewhere where the spirit is right and where you feel you fit rather than what they happen to call themselves ,IYSWIM.
Praying for Mhd's SIL, BES and oasis.

THings are much better with regard to DS. THere's been a gradual change of the last couple of weeks. He's still a mummy's boy but he is quite willing to let DH do things for him or give him a cuddle if I've got my hands full. Thanks for your prayers . They mean a lot.

I'm stressing about work. Some of it is my own doing - I'm a hopeless procrastinator sometimes and self-doubt makes me second guess myself a lot which leads to inertia - but other things are beyond my control. It's all heaping up and I just don't know how to handle it. I have a review coming up in the next 3 weeks with a woman who is a real rotweiler. She really is aggressive and seems to enjoy putting you on the spot - even infront of visitors. Just thinking about it makes me start to panic which leads to further inertia... Argh!

Praying as I read through.

Please could you add DD1 to your prayers? She lives in Blackpool, which is a million miles away from us. She phoned me this morning in a state saying that she had a row with her boyfriend. She needs to get out of where she is staying and everything seems to be getting on top of her today. I feel so helpless being so far away!! I cant give her a cuddle and make her feel loved. She was so upset! I know she is an adult and needs to sort herself out to some extent and i just hope and pray that she will use this time as a kick up the rear end to get her own place and get away from her boyfriend.

Thank you for your prayers.
Ds's skin is quite good at the moment and I have a meeting with the school nurse on Friday (possibly). I will try and be as patient as I can going through all of ds's medical stuff again........

Having woken up in a fairly bleak mood- have just had the most amazing morning and feel amazingly blessed by God.....prayer is just soo necessary!

Now off to pray for you lovely lot!

Hi All and thank you for your kind messages and lovely prayers.

I went to the meeting on Tuesday and stayed for a coffee before I went with DP to the doctor. It was a really positive experience at the bible study group. They were really understanding and had no problem with me just 'popping' in and then having to go. I shall go for my first study next week.

I'm also going to go to the Ladies Fellowship tomorrow and see how that goes too . I have a really good feeling about this and all of the advice about crossing denominations has encouraged me very much, thank you .

The appointment with the doctor for DP was really positive too. Our GP is a really kind and very understanding man, who makes you feel so at ease, we're really grateful to God for leading us to him.

He has given DP a mild antidepressant, DP drives up a couple of hundred of vehicles per day on and off of cargo ships in the docks at Southampton, where he works as a Stevedore, so GP didn't want to give him anything that would impair his ability to drive. He also gave us the details of a scheme called 'italk' which is a counselling service, run in conjunction with the surgery. DP is calling them today (he's on day two of his three days off) and they have an initial talk with you on the phone, then set up regular counselling for as long as it takes using CBT.

I'm also feeling really positive about this too. I feel that DP is getting the help he needs, finally, and again my gratitude knows no bounds to God, for taking care of us and sheltering us in this time of great anxiety.

DP is looking and feeling a little more relaxed today which gives me great hope for his future well being.

So many on here that need God's love and prayers to be said for them. I have added all of you to my daily prayers and although I am still looking for a spiritual home in RL, I give praise and thanks for the spiritual home I have found on here with fellow Sisters in Christ.

Just a little something I want to share with you all:-

"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim You, who walk in the light of Your presence, O Lord".

Psalm 89:15

This is a quote from a little card that I keep in my wallet. I bought it a little while ago from our local Cry charity shop. I like to keep it in my wallet and it gives me joy to read it daily.

God Bless you all and keep you safe in His love

LibraPoppy xx

Mary have prayed. (sorry not completely sure of the back story as I have not been around long, but i do recognise that wobbly feeling as needing prayer.) prayed for c/s not to be scared too

M44 Have prayed that the nurse will understand the seriousness of his allergy. Has he got excema too? < not been paying attention emotion>

GC glad to hear ds is better. It is hard work when they cling. Prayed that you would think clearly and know what to prioritise. (hope God gets a big muzzle for the rotweiler!)

PA big kids need their mums too. she may need you to talk her through what she needs to do. have you thought about this/ that sort of thing. it is not easy to leave someone, you can put up with an aweful lot before you decide to do something.

My ds managed to let me go down to the bins without screaming the flats down. His new naughty trick is getting his arms out of the carseat straps. please pray that he doesn't get hurt.
Got to meet h tomorrow and Friday. not sure what to say do. Probably need to tell him that i need more time to think things through as to whether I can trust him.
Going to parents evening together and I am worried about what to ask the teacher about. got 2 issues, the mismatch of home/school reading levels and whether there should be provision in dd's iep for composing her writing on the computer given her difficulties with physical control of a pencil although ther seems to be a bit of a breakthrough there so it may sort itself out soon! also a procrastinator here GC!

Thankyou for your prayers!

poppy glad to hear that all went well yesterday.

Thank you BES.

I've had a prayer request through from Andrew Gosden's dad. They will be dragging the Thames tomorrow and the day after, looking for human remains. Please pray for (I quote):

• give thanks for the guys doing this for expenses only
• that something turns up that helps someone find an answer
• our own emotional state

Keeping prayers going for everyone...

Oh LibraPoppy, xx

MHD - any news on your SIL? Prayers for her and wee bub. Can't believe they aren't treating her as an emergency and saying they are "too busy" Hope she is ok xx

Other people have said such amazing things and I agree with them all - Like amber said "I'm going to take your child because you are mental" is one of the oldest lies in the book. Keep fighting. We'll keep praying sweetie xx

Glad you saw such a nice lady amber Lots of and prayers xx

Has C got a date for her op, Mary? Prayers for and her friends and family. Any recent news on S? Ditto xx

How is your DD1 now, PA? Have you spoken to her again? So hard having her so far away.

Glad DS has been better recently ginger

Madness as always in DippyLand ..... have to go to hospital soon as Smear results were wonky ... sigh .....

Prayers they will find something and have some closure, Mary. Horrid for them, can't even begin to imagine what they are / have gone/ going through xx

C's op was cancelled, CD, no news on when it'll be rescheduled, as she has been sent home :(

Prayers of thanks for reconciliation and healing, and for a way forward to resolve future difficulties...

I've been lurking and praying for requests for a while, but not been confident to ask for myself before. Do you mind?

We're in a desperate housing situation - me, DH and 7 mth BF DS. both of us have jobs as university lecturers in the SE. we have two tiny houses - a one bed in the SE and a two bed in the NE. We have had the two bed on the market for over a year now, but no buyer as yet.

currently we're living up north as one bed too small for three of us. I'm doing a 36 hour roundtrip commute to London from NE while DS is at nursery and DH looks after him overnight. DH on sabbatical until late Sept, but from then we have to be based in the SE.

We can't buy a new house in SE until we sell in NE because all our equity is in the house up North. we thought we could survive our weird commuting arrangement for a long while, but it's exhausting, neither of us are getting enough work done, and increasingly both getting depressed and anxious. for the first time ever i thought about suicide yesterday, it's got so hard.

PLEASE pray that we sell our house up north before Easter. And that we will be able to get an affordable mortgage - not simple because DH is in his early 50s and mortgage companies so strict now. we don't want anything fancy, we just want a small family home near to where we work.

(and no, neither of us can change jobs, or afford to have one of us not working)

That is such a practical request beanlet and I am so glad you came to ask for prayer support. I think we can all mention instances where we have known that "our God is a great big God". Let us know how it goes.
Prayers for all in need, especially PositiveAttitude's dd1, so hard to be so far away

Hi beanlet

Really sorry to hear about your housing and commuting issues at the moment, it must be really tough to try to keep it all together. You must really be missing your DS too .

Heavenly Father we pray to you for beanlet, her DH and their baby son. Lord they are finding their housing and commuting situation difficult at the moment and need your help to sustain them through this difficult time.

Lord please guide the right buyers to their house in the NE, buyers who are serious in their intentions and who are organised and know what they want. Lord please give the estate agents the knowledge they need to effect a quick and efficient sale for them.

Lord we would also ask that you guide beanlet and DH to the right people to help them find the right property for them and that you will place in their path people with knowledge and understanding of their situation with regard to obtaining a mortgage, so that they may be able to purchase a property and make it a loving home for them and their son.

Lord take care of this faithful family of yours and give them encouragement and see them through with your love and guidance.

Lord we ask all of this through your Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

beanlet have faith and remember you are never alone. I know you will find all the encouragement and support on this thread and in this group as I have.

LibraPoppy x

THANKYOU LibraPoppy, and amen.

Quick prayer request, sorry haven't been on today. Would love prayer for some healing here. Breathing is so painful today I've not got off the sofa. So utterly fed up. don't dare go to my gp cos I don't want to go into hospital again, when will my health authority get with it and allow home IVs. aaaagh

sorry to post and run

sil doing OK still :)

Hugs and prayers MHD...

Popping in with prayers for everyone.

Amber - thinking of you so much, as you begin your treatment.

MHD - prayers that your breathing is easier tomorrow.

Mary - prayers for peace of mind for you, for healing for C, and that Andrew Gosden's family find some sort of resolution.

Libra - so glad that you have found a church that has welcomed you. You clearly have so much to offer. Prayers that your dp will soon feel much better too.

Susan and Oasis - so sorry for your difficult situations. I pray that you will come out on the other side stronger, safer and ultimately happier.

Beanlet - praying that your housing situation is resolved soon; it sounds incredibly difficult for you. (Practical suggestion, which you've probably thought of already, but does your institution in the SE have any family accommodation that it might rent to you at a manageable rent? I know we have a limited number of flats suitable for families that are rented mostly to PGs or postdocs coming from abroad with families, but sometime also to new lecturers. Might be worth exploring if you haven't already.)

To anyone I've forgotten... sorry.

Thank you all for your prayers for DD1. I spoke with her last evening and she had calmed down and has booked a train down next week to see us, which will be great! She recognises she needs to get a flat for herself, so could you pray for her to find one that is affordable.
Many thanks.

praying as I read through. Especially for you beanlet and MHD.

Prayers aplenty for each of you as I'm reading through. MHD if you can't breathe well I think you might have to risk the doctors...much prayer for that...

Beanlet, is there any chance of you renting out the house up North and maybe the one down south too, and renting something yourselves for a while? Probably not, but it might be an option? Much prayer for you too.

House of the sick here, DD now poorly with a nasty cold. Living on no sleep and caffeine right now.

Hope you are all better soon, TACP xx

Welcome bealet! Lots of prayers for your housing situ - praying so much that your northern house is sold and you can find a decent mortgage around the SE. My DH & I lived with his parents for over 3 years when DD1 was tiny - DD2 was born while we were still there & I was PG with DD3 when we moved out. I know it might not help now, but God has Blessed us so much. It was a really hard time, but we now have a lovely 4 bed house in a good location with a mortgage and everything - Ooooh, I feel sooooo growed up Keep trusting .....

Prayers for your health MHD, honey - Think you should probably go to the doctor.

Glad DD! is really more & is coming to se you PA. xx

Hope C gets an new op date ASAP, Mary xx

Bit personal, but I've just had abnormal smear results and will need to go to hospital for extra test soon, so prayers for that appreciated, thank you

tacp wondered where you were. I hope that you feel better soon.

H has an interview today so is not coming down til later. he may be late for parents evening. That makes things easier. back to the normal routine tomorrow, with visits. ds is asleep so going to have a nap too. ready for halfterms onslaught of appointments.