Christian prayer thread-spring time!

[blackeyedsusan]

All welcome to join

Here is a list of all those who popped in or were regulars on the last thread. I hope I have not missed anyone!!

Amberlight- prayer that the heart problems she has are temporary and that the beast cancer will not return. Pray for dh after his op.
Aspirantpirate -studying and a new job in September
Beatrice Primrose and cupoftea poorly baby and support for the family
Bluetinkerbell- lost her beloved Sterre during her second trimester. Now pregnant again!
Caz and her baby Xander. Also for dh who does not share her faith.
CaptainDippy- busy busy busy
Chairofthebored-dh has ms and ttc number1
Creatovator ds ?asd and dd?s eczema
Dutch Oma- dh has a lung disease requiring regular trips to hospital/drs and lots of rest. Church services are not always easy due to excessive noise causing problems for Bob.
Expat's dd suffering from leukaemia. Give thanks that she has a donor for transplant and pay for a good outcome!
FriendofDorothy- for a calm, successful pregnancy
Gingercurl- things are stressful at home, studying for PhD, high blood pressure
Issypeach- work situation insecure for h and Issy. Prayer requested for the dcs one of whom has gone awol and the other at uni
Jaffacakes... new baby
Jan marriage, new baby and ongoing health problems
Jugglingwith?-job applications to work 1 to 1 with children and a husband who needs to appreciate all she does!
Lostmywellies- recently returned to the uk, friendships for dd and ds to settle into nursery. Possible knee op?
LoveAndPrayers. Marriage and h?s debts
Madhairday- reoccuring lung infections, dd with psoriasis/partial hearing and unhelpful school and getting bullied. Madhair is writing a book! ?or at least she should be if she weren?t on mn?
MaryB- work and relationships at church. difficult situations socially for dc's. dd getting bullied.
Notevenamousie- curently undergoing treatment as an inpatient. recently lost her mum.
Patsyplusone welcome!
PositiveAttitude- soon to be working abroad for 2 years from 17th July!. Pray for dds1,2 and 3 staying behind. prayer also for current work situation and 3 jobs! (eek). Prayers for DB and PA?s family?s relationship with sil.
SESthebrave-prayer for husbands stressful job situation, which may involve going to Dubai (not what ses wants). The last few weeks of pregnancy and work. Pray for the baby to turn the right way round.
SophieNeveau - welcome! A single parent with a disability.
Springydaffs-prayer for the truth to be known and a reconciliation with family
SweetestThing- just got the all clear from cancer and officially in remission. however, still has to deal with the after effects of surgery.
Teaandcakesplease- single parent to 2 young children. unsupportive parents re ds "being a toddler." prayer for new reliable friends, and one friend in particular!
Tuo-dd1 and dh to be more positive about her faith
Weegie Thank God that treatment is bring some relief to her condition, chronic inflammatory.Demyelinating polyneuropathy. Ongoing prayers for more improvement and adjusting to a new way of life for both weegie and he dh dd has Perthe's syndrome , where the hip joint dies then regrows. Thank God for an improvement in her condition and further improvements so no op is needed.
welshcerys- family and a mega toothache
Wisteriawoman (phew, remembered this time!)
ZipidiSoozi- welcome back!
and finally (I hope)
Blackeyedsusan- mad as a hatter! single parent to 2 youngish children, separated after dv. pray for friends and a new church. ds's behaviour and toddler diarrhoea. dd, niggling health problems.

Praying and thanking as I read through.

We're celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary today. Got babysitter booked and going out for a meal and a couple of hours' uninterrupted conversation .

reading praying - hope u feel better madhairday been thinking of u, happy anniversary gingercurl that is something to be proud of enjoy tonight, praying amber for days ahead, and for you others too

Hello. Prayers for all... Sharing this prayer of St Augustine tonight:

Watch, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and let your angels protect those who sleep. Tend the sick. Refresh the weary. Sustain the dying. Calm the suffering. Pity the distressed. We ask this for the sake of your love. Amen.

thats beautiful tuo

Hi all,

Not been on this thread for a wee while. Just a quick jump in to say, "Hi" and I'm praying.

DDs ezcema has improved again, so answer to prayer there. Looking forward to it going completely. It has been progressively improving since she was a baby.

We're seeing some more firsts with DS. He's coping very well considering he's facing lots of changes. They've changed his school hours to bring them into line with the rest of the county and his primary school are moving to a new building along with another 2 primary schools in the area and a nursery. It's going to be much busier. Prayers for this transition would be really, really appreciated.

tuo, you have just set me off again... in a nice way... there was quite a bit of weeping last night at about that time... the usual saturday night upset over church/whole situation compounded by homones...

Ses... "boots bag" there used to be a rumour going round 20 years ago now, that you could get promoted by bouncing tablet bottles off your dispensers, can't possibly still be true!

Please pray for me, I've just been elected churchwarden...

Lovely prayer tuo
I'm not having such a great day with the DCs - nothing special except last day before DH gets home, slightly too many stresses, and I've had enough of no adult company. Still my friend phoned and we're meeting in the park with another friend later for a quick coffee.
But I've got myself so stressed today about nothing much it's silly.
guess parenting is just hard sometimes ?

i enjoyed your prayer too Tuo.

Having awful day with dh here,.. started bad and has got worse as the day went on... not ideal as i was to be preparing for my interview tomorrow.

please pray for my interview tomorrow, and that God gives me wisdom about my marriage - i am thinking of leaving him and don't know what to do

Sorry you're having such a tough day jan

I'm not surprised you are thinking of leaving your h. I think of doing so (obviously my h) sometimes but think I probably have much less cause to than you. Just that it's only natural to consider it when things are difficult.

Personally I feel like I've been in a terrible strop all day but things seem a little calmer now with DCs reading and working on the costume for tomorrow (which I still hate with a vengence - though admit softened a little when DS showed me he's just painted the wings bright blue )

Wish my h would email again as I haven't heard from him for a few days - as I said he's in Australia, possibly on the way back by now.

My friend is coming over with a DVD of Taize music for tomorrow though so should feel thankful for that, and so many other blessings I know. But I have just forgotten how to I think !

We will be thinking of you tomorrow jan for your interview, and really sorry your DH is not being more supportive as you prepare for it.

Think of me too as I go into the HQ tomorrow to do forms and find out more about my new job. Then introducing a couple of songs at the parents prayer group. I've taken on too much with DH away which is a big part of my problem today.

Anyway my friends DH just popped round with the Taize DVD so that's momentarily lifted my fickle spirit ! Thinking it will be nice if we can have pictures to go with the words as we sing.

Sorry to post 3 times in a row but just seen "Refresh the weary" in tuos prayer.

I think that's the one I need !!

Jan, interesting isn't it. You have a chance for freedom and enjoyment tomorrow, and dh is seemingly wrecking it again. Yes, much to think about.

Much prayer for all.

Prayers for all, but especially for Jan in her ongoing relationship issues and for the interview tomorrow. Also for Mary as she takes on this new role, and for Juggling as she awaits her dh's return and finds out more about her new job, and for creatovator's ds, and for BES... I'm sorry that last night was tough. I am full of admiration for you, you know.

So sorry Jan. Praying for you and for the interview. Praying that things will get better for you in all ways and you will make the right decision. Thinking of you...

DO how is Bob today?

I love that, TUO :)

Jan and creator, you will be in my prayers x

thanks just not coping at all one minute he's accusing me next he loves me next he's saying ive mental health problems cause im crying so much and panicky and need space from him. i can't believe im in this situation i just can't believe it. says hes done nothing wrong and its me for being in a bad mood with him over something stupid. the whole thing just gets so confusing. i wish i could be stronger

Its called emotional abuse jan Its real and its damaging and its invidious.

I really hope you can find the strength to believe its not you and that you deserve better x

jan have you read these links from relationships?

Hmm, abusive partners always accuse their other half of being mentally unwell, and always keep them off balance by changing instantly between I love you and I hate you.

In reality, someone who has mental health conditions is as much deserving of respect, love and care as everyone else. And any good partner would still be there and be quiet, calm and loving during any mental health episodes. There is no hint of blaming someone, nor of claiming to be perfect.
Gee whizz Jan, this isn't looking good by him at all. Really sorry that he's being this way with you.

morning, back to school day today. hope the inteview goes well Jan.

Yes, all the best with that jan

Prayers Jan. I know what it feels like to be told that its me, and it really sapped my self-confidence, that no-one else would ever want me. Also that if he was nice to me sometimes and not others, firstly because of that, our marriage was worth saving, just needed more work, and secondly, it reinforced that it was all my fault because he wasn't like it with me all the time. It was only when I found myself in a true equal relationship that I realised how much damage had gone on in that marriage. It may not be the same for you, but certainly you and he are saying the same sort of things that went on in that 1st marriage of mine.

im sorry Mary you went thru all that, it is terrible! im so glad youre in a good relationship now, im sure its like a breath of fresh air.

thanks so much everyone for support.... i feel like im in a fog at the minute i wish i could go back to bed. but im up, have looked at the questions, about to give dd her breakkie and then off so will be in touch later. again thanks so much for all the support really grateful.

been reading the psalms - the Lord is our cup and our portion and will not allow our souls to suffer decay - i will set the Lord continually before me and in His presence is fullness of joy. At His right hand are pleasures forevermore. can't remember where that was! gotta run

Good morning all! Thanks for praying about the weekend, we had a lovely relaxing time, our friends had a beautiful wedding in the most amazing setting by the sea at the foot of Glencoe, and with careful arm holding and wee sits down, I managed all day without my wheelchair, though I was exhausted at the end and slept 12 hours straight!!

Something else has happened which I hope you'll understand, I've been bothered by this and I don't want this to come out wrong -I'll explain as I go along.

warning - the next bit is long, rambly, miserable and self indulgent. Feel free to pass over, or pass over if you are a fb friend where I have put similar

there may also be tmi in here as well

We got back on Sunday to a letter telling me I had got the DLA I applied for. In fact, I have been awarded higher rate mobility and intermediate level care indefinitely . Isn't that great! I didn't even have to have one of the ghastly ATOS assessments, let alone appeal then decision, as so many people, even in my support group, have had to.

And then it struck me .

Just how disabled does this mean I am? I get the HR mobility because I can never go out unassisted, there are days I can hardly walk the 20 feet to the car. I'm basically housebound without help. I get middle rate care because I have "significant difficulties with self care requiring assistance". I'm not looking for sympathy, but yes, it is that bad. I can't ever have a bath. I can't shower alone, wash my own hair. I cant dress myself unassisted, find it almost impossible to put on shoes. I can't put in my contact lenses and some days can't hold the brush to do my own hair. Even toileting is usually ok, but my hands work so poorly and I have such poor levels of sensation in the area (with all the different issues you can imagine from that ) that all I can say is I'm glad I had an early menopause!

And that's before we get to the other cants - can't write or draw, knit or sew, cook, clean, hang washing, iron, play either of my instruments, stand up for long enough to sing in church, hold the little cup of wine at communion, tear off a little bit of bread. Luckily I can type fast with one finger.

So getting the award indefinitely with no independent medical assessment just made me go right then, I really am disabled, and cry all evening.

I need to get my head round it. Sorry if I'm coming over self-indulgent or ungrateful for my DLA which will cover wages for my mothers help and 2 return taxi fares a week. I'm glad I got it. I just wish I didn't need it .