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Spring into Summer - Christian Prayer Thread

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DutchOma · 17/05/2011 20:18

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.

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blackeyedsusan · 26/05/2011 23:21

sorry to post and run, poorly girl...

it does maake a difference, not always what we hope for... and it is difficult to pray, finding it difficult to pray for ses's probable miscarriage, because i had one and praying did not seem to make adifference... it is times like that that you need other people to pray for you, carrying other peoples burdens..

sorry rambling again... late nights and all that...

amberlight · 27/05/2011 08:44

Newlark, prayers aplenty. I'm guessing they've looked at Cyberknife radiotherapy? It's new and expensive so sometimes medical teams like to 'forget' it's there, but for a lot of cases it can make a big difference so maybe mention it?

Prayers for everyone else. Feel so tired today but got to be in work all day anyway as there's no other support staff in Sad

SweetestThing · 27/05/2011 16:05

Hello and thank you for prayers. Operation on Monday seemed to go okay and I managed to get discharged yesterday evening. Very tired, in some pain and struggling to adjust to the new reality of what I look like. I can't open my mouth properly so can't clean my teeth except with a child's toothbrush, can't spit, struggle with some letters (p, b, v) but can make myself understood. My face droops on the left hand side and I have a massive scar running from in front of my left ear to halfway round my neck. My left eye has been partly closed by a couple of stitches in the corner but I can still blink, which the surgeon is very pleased about. I am still in the oncology stage and will start radiotherapy in a few weeks but hopefully next year we might be looking at aesthetic surgery on my face. I start speech therapy next week.

Ladies, this is such a long haul and I am only at the beginning of a very difficult journey, which I know some of you are also travelling. I pray that I will continue to have the strength to remain positive. It feels very hard at the moment and I find myself in tears at the drop of a hat. I know it's to be expected but I feel very weak and vulnerable.

Such a selfish post! Amber, I hope you continue to feel fine with your new chemo.

Prayers for all. Will be back when I have a bit more energy. x

DutchOma · 27/05/2011 16:46

Thank you so much for updating SweetestThing You have been in my thoughts and prayers and I'm sure in many others' too.
I have no idea of what you are going through, but God does and He will not abandon you. I think very many of us come to the place where we cannot pray for ourselves and feel that God is very far away. That's where we will carry you in prayer and where God Himself will carry you. (Think Footsteps in the Sand)
I do hope you have enough support in place so that you don't have to 'do' anything for a while, not until you feel able to potter.
Don't feel that you have to keep us up to date, not unless you want to, in which case we will be very happy to hear from you.

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amberlight · 27/05/2011 19:07

Sweetestthing, many hugs and prayers.

MaryBS · 27/05/2011 19:33

Praying SweetestThing, your post isn't selfish, its clear and brave and honest. Much love and prayers for you, and for all suffering from this dreadful disease.

newlark · 27/05/2011 20:12

Thanks all - it helps knowing others are praying too - I'm reading the WordLive daily bible study on Job at the moment so that's keeping the situation on my mind a lot.

DutchOma · 27/05/2011 20:19

Job eh? That always keeps the spirits up. Hmm When it comes to the end I always ask myself what Mrs Job thought of having to bring forth and bring up a whole new family, all ten of them.

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blackeyedsusan · 27/05/2011 23:41

ouch do imagine the state of her pelvic floor...

JentlyDoesIt · 28/05/2011 10:03

Hello ladies,

I know I'm a bit of a stranger on here at the moment, I hope you ladies are all well and I know see a lot of you on FB. We 3 are doing ok, we're now nearly 6 months in to being apart from DP and the days are slowly ticking by.

I come to you lovely lot today to ask for your love and prayers for one of my best friends who has recently joined MN under the name "bluecrane". She and her DH have just found out they've had a missed miscarriage and they are now waiting for things to progress :(

Please pray for God's love to hold them close at this time. I've just spoken to her and I feel a bit rubbish and not sure what to say. They are really amazing and have been so supportive to me and the kids.

She might pop on here, I've pointed her in this direction.
I think of you guys often, lots of love to you all
J xxxx

CaptainDippy · 28/05/2011 10:19

LOL, BES, indeed!! My DH's cousin is expecting number 10 any day - she ended up in ITU and nearly died with the last 2 - so prayers for her appreciated - she's crazy!! ShockWink

Oh, T&CP, [sa]d about your key Pastor's suspected stomach cancer, do keep us informed and be assured of prayers from DippyLand for them and their family xx

Prayers for your retired Priest Mary, I hope the end is beautiful for them and God keeps his precious family so close at this hard time xx

Yuk Yuk Yuk, poor love. How are you feeling today? Prayers for quick healing of your yukky cold xx How is your DH doing at the moment honey? Been thinking of him xx

Grin Yey for answers to prayer MHD, enjoy your lovely cottage and relax as much as poss and enjoy being with your lovely family Smile

Thank you for popping by newlark and asking for us to join you in prayer for your DH's friends, of course we will Smile xx

I so glad the surgery is all over now and I just pray for a swift (as poss) recovery for you nd for lots of good support to surround you - for practical help and emotional support in the coming months xxxxx

This seems so insignificant compared to everything we are praying for here, but our car failed it's MOT yesterday, so DippyLand is no completely carless. It failed so badly we can't possibly afford to fix it Sad So we are getting our head around coping without a car. We are pretty much ok with most things, getting to church is, erm, interesting; and getting DD1 to Brownies will be tricky; but we will cope Smile Only trouble is, DH's local secondment is drawing to a close and his new posting is somewhere he can't travel to using public transport. He might be able to wangle a lift-share, but it'll be VERY early in the morning and possibly late home too; which isn't great. Sad He doesn't really want to be reliant on others as it'll have implications for the girls and I - if that makes any sense!!? Anyway, it is pants, but we will be ok ......

DH is away on a Men's Weekend with church today and tomorrow, so girls and I are watching TV and eating breakfast in bed - we're painting our nails all sparkly next!!!!! WinkGrin

Love and Prayers to all xxxxx

It's been nearly 4 years since our meet-up in Oxford - who is up for doing it again this summer!!!!!?????

CaptainDippy · 28/05/2011 10:20

Wonderful to "see" you Jen (be even better when I "see" you FOR REAL in the summer) WinkGrin Of course we will pray for your friend and her DH Sad Was it their 1st? Lots of love and prayers for them at this sad time. xxxx

amberlight · 28/05/2011 21:03

A meet up? Sounds good to me.

thejaffacakesareonme · 28/05/2011 23:20

I'd lovw to meet up but too far away I'm afraid. If anyone fancied a meetup in Scotland I'd be interested.

PositiveAttitude · 29/05/2011 09:11

Oh I would love to meet you face to face! I'd do what I could to get anywhere, if at all possible. Smile

Praying for peace for you Sweetest and Amber for healing and Gods hand to be on you both in a special way.

Have a good Sunday everyone. I was toying with the idea of not going to church today. DH is working and the treasurer is taking the service. He has a very monotone voice and I find it difficult not to drop off. BUT it is so ingrained in me that I do church on Sunday, I know I will feel bad if I don't IYSWIM. I will see if we are all up and ready in time, if not maybe I will be brave! Smile

blackeyedsusan · 29/05/2011 09:42

well, i promised someone I would meet her and her 2 year old gs at church, because she had not felt like he would be welcome before. Shock this is after last weekends rant that the children were not welcome.... had better go really.. the terrible twos are coming.... Grin

MrsCadwallader · 29/05/2011 09:42

Prayers for everyone, esp sweetestThing and the Newlark's friends.

Madhair, so pleased about your holiday! Grin And PA, how is the washing machine? Confused

I'm not able to go to church today - haven't been for a few weeks and I feel rotten about it, but I'm two weeks from exams and I have to make the most of the weekends when DH is home and I can work all day, especially with this week being half term and having the kids home all week! I'd really appreciate some prayers as I head into the exam period. As ever I am intensely anxious about it all and need God close to remind me that I have skills and abilities that are valuable to Him and to the world, even if my academic skills aren't up to the standard that I would like. I need him to show me how my skills can best be used in the future so that I don't get too bogged down in exam-stress, and lose sight of the longer view. I don't have to ace them all, I just have to pass, which will enable me to then go on and be useful in the world.

I hope that makes sense!

Hope you all have a peaceful Sunday :)

MrsCadwallader · 29/05/2011 09:43

BES crossed posts with you! I really hope church is good for you today!

amberlight · 29/05/2011 10:28

Whew, must remember that I go very faint in the mornings when I'm coming off the steroids...that was an experience...

Prayers aplenty for everyone.

blackeyedsusan · 29/05/2011 11:44

oops, not atchurch. just getting dd undressed, shortly after last post, when discovered she had a rash of as yet unknown cause...

sorry about the typing, one handed with a boy climbing up and sitting on my shoulder...

DutchOma · 29/05/2011 13:24

Well, four years since we last met, wow.
That was an amazing experience near Oxford and people made terrific efforts to be there.

How about a meet-up in Northampton, I know it is quite a long way for some people, but it is right in the middle of the country.
I could most likely organise the church building to host us, after the holiday club is over. This is in the first week of the summer holiday, not sure of the dates.
This is a very tentative suggestion which would have to be expanded.
Everybody would be welcome, prayer thread or not, and I would like to make it known in the church as well, we have so many young mums at the moment, it would be wonderful if we could join them to the prayer thread.
What do you think?

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MaryBS · 29/05/2011 14:40

Prayers for a safe journey and a good holiday for us please...

DutchOma · 29/05/2011 14:44

Will do xx

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blackeyedsusan · 29/05/2011 16:19

abroad or uk? prayers wherever...

amberlight · 29/05/2011 16:50

Hope holiday is lovely, Mary Smile. Prayers aplenty.