Spring into Summer - Christian Prayer Thread

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It always amazes me to see the range of things we pray for: from praying for people with cancer at the one end of the range to praying for a lost telephone. With difficult mothers-in-law, marital difficulties and unfeeling fellow Christians all wrapped up in it somewhere.
And knowing with joyful certainty that God hears us all, that no request is too frivolous for Him and that He loves to hear our prayers.
So, I just want to pick out a few highlights to keep our prayers focussed:
We pray for Amberlight and Sweetestthing who are dealing with cancer. We commit the two of you to the care of our Lord and look forward to you sharing your progress with us. We are here for you, knowing how important praying friends are ? there is scientific evidence for this.

Then, there are a few of us struggling with health issues:- Madhairday and Gingercurl?s sister. I would also like to mention my dh, Bob, here. I so value your prayers because I find it very difficult to pray for myself and for him when the going gets tough.

BlackeyedSusan and Teaandcakeplease are both dealing with the break-up of their marriage and bringing up their children on their own. We pray for strength and also for the undivided support of the churches they belong to. Especially in BES? case we could wish for a bit more understanding.

With CazandBelle we rejoice over the latest scan and pray for peace of mind for the rest of the pregnancy. Do share your feelings with us Caz, if you are able.

PositiveAttitude brought two prayer requests concerning her dds. Dd2 was in a car crash a few weeks ago and really needed another car. Wonderfully, her boyfriend was able to come to her rescue. And dd3 lost her phone on a trip that was a miracle in itself after her recent illness. Here again, prayer was answered and a new phone supplied.

Dippy, we love you, thanks for prompting us to do a new summary. We grieve with you over the loss of friends, but rejoice over birthday parties and broody chickens.

Let?s pray.

Hello everyone

Praying like crazy for everyone - the range of problems and challenges we all face is amazing, isn't it? I do truly believe that God won't ask me to cope with anything I am not able to deal with, and that He is guiding my doctors as they treat me, as He does with amberlight.

Scan went fine, although I don't know what it shows. If it shows anything nasty elsewhere than in my neck, then I guess my consultant will contact me, so it really is a case of no news is good news. I am just beginning to realise that after the operation, my face will look quite different and I will have to get used to people staring at me because I do look a bit "odd". Still, the alternative doesn't bear thinking about so I just have to get on with it!

Thank you all for your prayerful support. It's tremendously uplifting and comforting. Positiveattitude, I will PM you tomorrow if you don't mind sharing your experience? That's very kind of you to offer, because sometimes it's not easy to be reminded, is it?

What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8.

Oh MHD, that is . Hugs and Prayers. xx

How did it go ST? Thinking of you xx

My gorgeous little DD2 will be 6 in 5 hours - how did that happen!!!!!????

Posted at the same time as you ST, glad scan was ok, hope it doesn't show any more "nasties" sweetheart xx

I feel bad asking for this amongst all the health worries. However I have applied for a new job, somewhere I feel God is calling me to be. Should hear in next couple of days if I have been shortlisted.

I am an outside chance as I am,a bit expensive for the role (teacher). So if someone could pray for me, much appreciated.

Hi this is h321 as was, fancied a name change. Things haven't been great of late, I've been having really bad issues with anxiety. I feel like fear just grips me at times, not really sure why it's happening but a lot of prayer is goin into this one (would appreciate one or two nods when you're talking to God if that would be ok).

I know God is bigger than my worries, but sometimes you can't see past the woods for the trees can you. Hey ho God is good.

Praying PI, don't ever feel you can't ask for prayer! Also praying, Tribble. I use meditation for anxiety. If you're interested in some basic Ignatian stuff, I can let you have it?

Praying ST, MHD and Amber. MHD, I know what you mean about people not seeming to care. I've tried petitioning my MP, but I just get some politician-speak back, and he doesn't seem to give a toss care, he's a new MP, not a patch on the old one! Whatever we say or do doesn't seem to make a difference anymore :(

I am still finding people at church difficult :(. The ones I "ought" to be finding difficult are fine, its the ones I am supposed to be working alongside don't seem to be listening :(. So prayers, please. We get our new priest 25 July, so maybe things will improve then...

Happy Birthday to Captain Dippy's DD2:)

Prayers for everyone - it doesn't matter how big or small our problems seem compared to others, in God's eyes we are all His children and He will help us.

The sun is shining and I am resting in bed before getting my blood pressure checked later today - it was pretty high on Monday at the pre-op assessment so they need to make sure it's gone down.

This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Many prayers for you today SweetestThing.

And happy birthday to middle mini Dippy

Prayers aplenty

and happy birthday to middle mini Dippy from me too

Can't believe my lovely DD2 is 6 today She was 5 weeks early and had a few problems; and now she is just this amazing, capable, fantastic individual and I am so Blessed

Love, Hugs and Prayers to all.

We should so just start our own "all inclusive" church xx

well... it is the weekend of the church weekend, just finishing packing and then a mad rush to school home ond off for a 2 hour+ drive to get there for tea at 7... and it going public that we are not together anymore... hmmm.

Thank you ladies, I have an interview! Praise God!

Hello everyone,

I have been lurking on and off. Sorry for being quiet but thank you for remembering me.

I'm 15+3 weeks today and we've had a two little bleeds over the last fortnight. Have had two extra scans, so I've notched up 4 now already with another 7 planned besides before baby is born! Bleed a fortnight ago appeared to be coming right from the edge of the placenta but a very small bleed, baby was v happy and busy stretching legs out straight and arching back. Fascinating to watch - we never saw Belle move around so busily. 2nd bleed has been this week, much less that two weeks ago but frightening all the same. I've had another scan and the evidence of bleeding two weeks ago has disappeared so thanking God for making placenta ok, and baby was lovely and awake again and appeared fine. Cervix was checked and urine and swabs taken. Cervix fine but appears I have a water infection which has caused this 2nd little upset so on ABs now.

Really hoping there isn't going to be one thing after another, because as lovely as it is to see Bow on the screen these extra times and watch him/her moving around, the little things are not helping my anxiety at all.

Please keep praying that God will keep Bow safe. I'm feeling very wobbly weak at the moment that this baby is really going to come home, I feel terrible for feeling this way because I should be trusting God wholeheartedly. But I don't understand why God would keep this one any safer than Belle, or why Belle wasn't kept safe. I know God knows the "bigger picture" and one day, even if its not until my own death, the reason for hers will become clear. I'm just feeling so conflicted in faith at the moment and scared. I can't believe I've just typed all that 'outloud' as it were.

In quite a difficult place. June is almost upon us which means the countdown to Belle's 1st angel birthday.

dippy happy birthday to dd2

practically imperfect prayers for your interview and that God will open doors if this is the one for you.

praying for everyone's medical needs. May the Lord be in the hands of your doctors.

Sorry for the essay.

Hi Caz
Have been thinking of you lots recently and pleased you're ok in spite of the little scares. I know Belle's anniversary is soon and I had you very much in mind when I read this article about how Sarah Brown coped with her grief following the death of her baby daughter.

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/gordon-brown/8521883/Sarah-Brown-my-grief-over-Jennifers-death-changed-me-forever.html

Do take care.
Love WW

Caz, it's lovely to see you, and great to hear Bow is doing so well. Of course you have these anxieties, and these questions and fears. Sometimes it's good to just get them out. Continuing praying for a safe pregnancy and birth. Sending love and prayers.

Mary, praying for easier relationships...

practicallyimperfect, great news re interview, praying that it goes well!

Sweetestthing, continued prayers...

Amber, you too, how are you feeling?

BES, praying that this weekend will go well and that you will feel safe and protected in God's arms throughout.

Tribble, hi, praying now for peace from fear for you.

CD, happy birthday to mini middle Dippy too :)

Caz - sorry to hear you've been having difficulties. Praying for a long and healthy pregnancy.

BES - Hope the weekend is going well. I think you are very brave. Praying the church family will show you their love and support.

I'm keeping prayers going for everyone still. Caz, hoping and praying for good things...

Feeling physically ok but dreading next Tues with the different chemotherapy starting up, in case it doesn't like me. They say the half way point is the most difficult, though.

Praying for you amber that it will be easier than you think...lots of love.

BES - have been thinking of you - hope it has gone well.

At home with poorly dd this morning so chance to rest for me too.

Thinking and Prayer for you, DH and wee Bow. xx

Hope you are getting lots of help and support from those around you xx

I am at home and grumpy because a bloomin' Seagull crapped on me just as we were getting church I've missed them singing Happy Birthday to DD2 and I am now grumpy. Humph.

amber, I hope your new treatment is easier than you think. God will be with you throughout.

BES, hope your weekend has gone well.

Hospital for surgery tomorrow so don't know when I will post again. DH came with me to church this morning and we sat at the back so we could slip out at the end but I found it too difficult (the singing always opens the floodgates somehow) so we sat in the concourse and listened to the service through the speakers. It was easier than being in the main congregation.

Prayers for everyone, sending strength, comfort and a loving arm around you.

Praying Amber, and also for you too ST. Sorry to hear you missed out CD, pigeon poop is supposed to be lucky!

ST and Amber - prayers that everything will go well tomorrow and Tuesday.

Praying for you SweetestThing that the operation will go well tomorrow. Is there anybody you can ask to update us so we will know your specific prayer requests?
Also praying for Amber that all will go well this time and nobody is going to mess up. Also that things turn out better, much better than you expect.

I have had a prayer request from BoxofDelights who first posted around Christmas of last year. Some of you may remember her. I just heard from her today in a PM that she is still struggling with insomnia and heart problems. She is also uncertain about her job situation. I hope that she will feel able to update us herself in a little while but in the meantime I am sure that she would be very grateful for our prayers.

Prayers for you Sweetest (I have PMed you) for tomorrow.

Prayers for Tuesday Amber and for peace for you.

Also prayers and a (((hug))) for you Caz, DH and Bow.

And remembering BOD in prayer too.

I hope your weekend went well BES.

Prayers sweetest..

well, it went ok. people don't really realise that we are not together.. though surely some people noticed that we were not in the same room...as we talked about how the children had slept at breakfast. one person was told, after I had a melt down on the last day...

melt down... part of the weekend was about how the children are treated..which was a bit... be quiet and play nicely whilst we get on... tbc