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Christian Prayer Thread

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DontstepontheMomeRaths · 27/07/2012 11:40

All welcome to join or post a prayer request. Thinking especially of Expat at this time.

This below list is just what I've summarised from reviewing the last months post, please add any requests I've missed or if I've made an error, please correct it:

Amberlight - Prayers for dh and Amber?s small business and that all will be resolved after Mr Stalker was caught on camera outside her house and arrested
Bluetinkerbell - lost her beloved Sterre during her second trimester. Now 23 weeks pregnant again, prayers for peace and for this lovely healthy baby girl
Dontsteponthemomeraths (A.K.A teaandcakeplease) - Prayers especially for her lovely man (LM) as the court case heads to High Court in September. That God would make a way, where there is no way, help him to afford the court fees and that he will finally have the closure; contact with his children and a maintenance agreement in place that is fair to him, his ex wife and to the children. For justice. It?s 6 years since divorce due to her infidelity and it is so hard for him. The children and ex wife live in another Country and the legal system there is very different and he barely sees his children due to her. Prayers that he has freedom from his past and doesn?t live in it anymore but breaks free and moves forward in all God has for him
Also for her DD who is struggling especially lately with not seeing her Dad as much as she?d like and wishing they lived all together and weren?t divorced Sad
DutchOma - Prayers for Bob, his health, the support for DO and respite care to be put in place. To see more of DGCs in the coming weeks and for Zac to get more comfortable around Grandad and her DD to not be too reluctant to visit with the grandchildren
Expat - God to hold the whole family in his arms, as they deal with the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter Aillidh
FriendofDorothy - That completion on the house they are trying to buy, happens soon and that they get all work on the new house completed, before the baby is due in December
HaveALittleFaith - Prayers for her to loose weight and get an op date soon for a blockage in her urinary tract, so she can exercise and so she can be referred for IVF and for her relationship with God to strengthen, despite the struggles and disappointments she has suffered, that she would feel God?s presence and her H
For her friend and her H who?s baby was still born at the beginning of July.
Jan2011 - Prayers for her marriage, her H?s treatment of her to change and clarity and wisdom for Jan about the future. And for her voluntary job and the training
JugglingWithTangentialOranges - For a refreshing and inspiring break this weekend in the Lakes, prayers for her marriage, her H to talk to her with respect and DS to not mimic him and less arguing in the car too Smile
Kaykat - For safety, protection and strength at this difficult time in her marriage and a way out and to find a church that is right for her
Lostmywellies - For the move next Weds, Prayers for her marriage and her H?s new behaviour to be sustainable and he stops minimising her feelings
Madhairday - For her lungs to hold out as she goes to New Wine and good weather. For her DD starting Senior school in Sept and for the support, help and understanding from the teachers with her Dyspraxia and Psoriasis she needs
MaryBS - To have favour and peace this school holiday, and that she finds lots to do without money to keep both her children entertained and without people judging DS?s behaviour. Also for her DD who was meant to be going away with the youth group and has been let down
NCIS - Prayers as she starts the open university student paramedic course
PatsyPlusOne - Her friend who has lost her 11 year old son to cancer and the 8 year old brother left behind missing him
PositiveAttitude - Prayers as they follow God?s call that they settle and are happy in this new Country and become immune to the mosquitoes Wink, also especially for DS and DD4 to adjust and back at home for DD1, DD2 And DD3, especially DD1 who is really struggling with being "mum & dad-less? And for PA?s Dad who is an Atheist and has started going to church with her Mum, who has Alzheimer?s lately
Redwhiteandblueeyedsusan - Prayers for her as she copes as a lone parent and for her DS and the long road to assessment for Autism. For her DD who has been removed from the sen register despite her needing help for a lifelong condition. DD?s IEP was reviewed without parental involvement, contrary to the sen code of practice, that God will be with BES as she gets official with the school and that her DD would get the help and support she needs and that the head teacher takes BES?s concerns seriously and stops fobbing her off
SESthebrave - For the daughter of a friend from church, who had been sectioned and is now back home with her 2 DS?s and really struggling with depression and her mum who is travelling long distances to support her and the children at this difficult time.
For SES?s friend who had an Ovarian cyst removed which was malignant and has now had to have a hysterectomy, for her husband and her to feel peace at this difficult time
TribbleWithoutACause - DH?s one and only set of car keys turn up
TUO - to find ways of working more efficiently, so she can sleep more but still get lots done, that God would lift her from the stress and tiredness and that she gets everything done before her holiday
Weegie - Thank God that treatment is bringing 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 her 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.

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JugglingWithPossibilities · 21/09/2012 15:05

Thinking of you this afternoon bes - hope packing goes well and calmly - and you find lots of jumpers to keep warm now there's a bit of an autumn chill in the air Smile Hope you can have a pleasant weekend with your Mum x

MaryBS · 21/09/2012 16:35

Mome, what it says on that thread is that you've done an admirable job in bringing up your lovely DS. I think bringing in the professionals sounds like a good idea, because it sounds like he's not coping in largeish groups, or in "free" play time, particularly as he is used to being at home. He is only 3 though, and you are barely a month into the term. How do you feel about the nursery? Are they reinforcing behaviour in the same way that you do, as much as they can, or is he getting mixed messages from them?

I had similar problems with DS, and preschool raised issues, but for some reason never followed them up. Not saying that he has Asperger Syndrome or any other sort of special needs, but IF he has, then getting it identified ASAP is a good thing. One thing I do remember though, was that at school, aged 5, they didn't want to mention autism spectrum condition to me, but once I'd raised it, then they said "yes, thats what we thought, but we didn't want to worry you".

Hugs and prayers...

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 21/09/2012 16:53

Thank you x

P.S I got the job Grin Grin Grin

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DutchOma · 21/09/2012 17:06

That's fantastic Momey!Grin Grin

HaveALittleFaith · 21/09/2012 17:17

Congratulations Mome! I had a look at your thread. No advice only that you know you' were right not to introduce smacking! Behaviour is complex and I agree, the teacher has sought advice and help and that can only be a good thing. I'll be praying that the root of the issue is found and that things settle down.

Things are fairly settled here. As far as we know I'm still pregnant! Last antibiotic today and feeling a lot better. Delighted it's the weekend! DH is off to see his consultant in a bit (late appointment) and he will discuss his change in mood with him. We started our Relate (not sure if I said that before?), next session is Wednesday. So far it's been tough as we go over old ground but I hope in the next session we start moving forward with it.

Praying as I read. Blessings to all.

RoseWei · 21/09/2012 20:20

lousy feelings tonight - sorry, selfish request - to pray for some light in my life this evening. DS on computer - tethered to it (long story - need to deal with it - trying hard to); one other DS away at Uni; another DS very sadly estranged - long story, too, but much, much sadder.

DH at work. Email, total surprise, from one of my employers giving me a poor assessment grade - no reason, no feedback over the year, no nothing - suspect very poor systems - and immediate supervisor not returning my calls or my email.

AND another employer rang today with a horrendously difficult weekly schedule for me - part time but in for short stints - onto yet another job - live a distance from both. Lucky to have some work, I know, but from previous experience, I know that all this rushing around, different places, masses of preparation made me so tired and, at one time, quite ill.

Worst of all is the email today - smack in the face - and no-one to talk to this evening. Will entice DS down for supper - he doesn't say a lot to me these days.

Sorry - tried praying/talking to God but felt I was talking to a brick wall. Of course, I wasn't but it felt like that!

Thoughts and prayers to all on here - will go through posts as it's been a long time since I was on here. Thanks xx

jan2011 · 21/09/2012 20:50

thinking of you tonight Rose...God is with you and upholding you with his lovely right hand... even when you can't even feel one bit of his presence...that thought helps me i hope it helps you, and im sorry for all the things you are struggling with at the minute

thinking of each of you and praying... havealittlefaith counselling is very difficult i pray your counsellor uses wisdom and God can use her to help you and you both get stronger, it can be so draining but i hope its well worth it

im doing a birthday party for dd in the house tomorrow... shes one next tuesday and im having everyone round tomorrow, ive been so busy getting the house sorted and minding the baby - im excited and nervous too as obviously me and dhs split will be unspokenly on everyones mind (both families there)

DutchOma · 21/09/2012 20:52

Welcome RoseWei. Sounds very lonely. Glad you still have some computer access, even if DS is welded to his.
Three boys eh? Sorry to hear that you feel quite sad about all of them.

What light can you provide for yourself tonight? Some nice music? A candle? A bath? A book or magazine?
I am going to disappear in a minute, I phone my brother in Holland on a Friday night, high point of the week.

DutchOma · 21/09/2012 20:54

Best of luck with that Jan. Will be thinking about you tomorrow. Smile and nod and make dd the centre of attention.

RoseWei · 21/09/2012 21:02

Thank you for such kind and encouraging words, jan and Oma.
Yes, weepy tonight - in fact, a very deep well - and praying that God will help me climb out of it - even just a bit.

Jan - sorry about your family situation - but enjoy the party - and happy birthday to a special 1 year old! Will think or you and your family tomorrow.
Oma - music sounds good - just made myself a cup of steaming tea - I'll see if that helps - may have to move on to something stronger if not ..
Hope you have a great conversation with your brother - it must be something you greatly look forward to.

So glad I've (re) found you lot! x

DutchOma · 21/09/2012 21:08

A very dear minister (the first Baptist minister I ever knew, now with the Lord) once said to me that tears were as much a language of the spirit as tongues. There are no tears in heaven except the tears of God, Who shares your sorrow.

JugglingWithPossibilities · 21/09/2012 21:22

Glad you found us Rose Smile

That cuppa sounds like a good idea Brew - mind if I join you ? Smile

Actually this time of night I might make mine a cup of Jasmine tea ....

the caffeine keeps me awake these days, though more so with coffee, which leaves me zinging !

< fills kettle. Anyone else for one ? Smile >

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 21/09/2012 21:23

Yes I'll have a fruit tea Grin

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JugglingWithPossibilities · 21/09/2012 21:25

Hope you have a lovely party for DD tomorrow jan Smile

JugglingWithPossibilities · 21/09/2012 21:30

< passes fruit tea to Mome,tops up Rose's mug Smile, sips Jasmine teaBrew>

Kaykat · 21/09/2012 23:41

Hi Rose, sorry to hear you sounding so lonely, prayers for you.

Congratulations on the job Mome and I don think you are doing anything wrong with DS, probably just a phase, and you are so right not to smack, it's completely ineffective anyway and the treats and time outs work so much better.

Prayers for your party Jan, I feel that your guests will have a lot more sympathy for you than you think they will.

Also thinking of Faith, SES, DO, PA and everyone else on here in need.

Well I was right to be apprehensive. H came home in a foul mood, swearing and calling me names and was unpleasant to DS in front of his friend. It was a new friend and the first time he had come here, I wondered if he went home and said that the dad is grumpy and scary and then he won't be allowed to come again. DS was quite annoyed about it and actually stood up to H a bit. And do I have to put up with such abusive language? I worry that if I force a split DS will have to see him alone and I won't be able to be there to support him.

The good news is H is now away for the weekend so me and DS are going to see friends and family and have a relaxing time.

RoseWei · 22/09/2012 08:53

the tea was lovely and comforting - thanks for the top ups and the prayers - please keep both coming! Woke up feeling lousy - saw totally the negative side of emailing yesterday - an assessment grade, out of the blue, no notice, no prior feedback, no explanation. And the person responsible hiding behind email and answering machine messages - not a peep. Going to take some action next week - when I feel a bit stronger. But then probs with other job like an impossible timetable - as I said, tea, prayers, and hopefully some r and r this weekend.

Kaykat - so sorry to hear about H yesterday. No, you don't have to, and you shouldn't put up with abusive language (nor should DS have to hear any - definitely not). It is a form of abuse - recognised as such outside the home and certainly, in the home, experienced like that. Can you get some hard headed advice from reliable sources (I dunno - like police dom violence officer?) before going ahead with a split - some back up - something. Sounds awful - hoping and praying that your weekend with DS is good - the sun is shining here - hope it is where you are, too.

Jan - I agree with KK - your guests will hopefully be supportive - and you, little one and assorted guests, enjoy.

JugglingWithPossibilities · 22/09/2012 09:40

< puts kettle on for a morning Brew >

Prayers for all, for a restful weekend Smile

DutchOma · 22/09/2012 10:10

Praying that we may all enjoy what sunshine there is (there is here, but it is quite cold) and feel supported by each other.

Kaykat · 22/09/2012 11:42

The sun is shining here too, streaming in though my windows and making the house really warm, feeling peaceful today, hope you all are too.

madhairday · 22/09/2012 12:14

Spoke too soon, infection kicked in and laid up in bed.

Hey ho, had a good few weeks

Praying for all, not much else can do, praying as I read, sorry not very clear or long posts but senidng love.

JugglingWithPossibilities · 22/09/2012 12:18

Oh, I'm sorry you're not so good mhd

  • thanks for your thoughts and prayers though - this is such a supportive thread.
Hope you'll be feeling better soon x
Tuo · 22/09/2012 19:24

Hello all. Sorry not to have been around for a few days, RL went a bit bonkers for a while there!

Praying, praying, praying...
... for PA's rodents to shuffle off their rodenty coil swiftly and not in the house/on the plates [shudder]. More seriously, praying for your work there and for you to feel settled and happy.
...for DO and Bob - I am so sorry that your choir day didn't come off - how disappointing. Keeping both of you in my thoughts and praying for day-to-day life to be easier for you.
... for MHD to fight off that infection swiftly and to be back on your feet again soon.
... for Juggling for the stress of secondary school choices/visits to be over soon (I'm also there with DD2, but hoping she'll go to the same school as DD1 and it'll be easier this time around).
... for RoseWei - it sounds as if you have a huge amount on your plate at the moment. Praying that you can find a way forward with the work situation so that the person responsible realises that they are treating you unfairly by 'hiding' from you and can give you some proper, constructive feedback. Also praying for the situation with your DSes.
... for Kaykat - that your H starts treating you and your DS with the respect that you deserve and for you to find a way forward which is good for you and for your DS and which doesn't leave you open to this terrible treatment from your H.
... for Jan as she celebrates her DD's birthday. I pray that today goes well for you and that the situation between you and your H doesn't make things too difficult.
... for Faith - for counselling to be helpful and for a smooth continuation of your pregnancy.
... also, talking of pregnancy, for Blue - nearly there now!
...for Momey... congratulations on the job, and praying that your DS settles at nursery soon and that the teacher finds strategies that work with him. I think you know that you are right not to smack him. Trust your instincts on that one (and all of us Wink)!
... for BES that your weekend is going OK and that you're warm enough.
... and for a lovely, peaceful, sunny weekend for all.

Oma - love that about tears, and I fully believe that, while words are helpful for us, in formulating and formalising our thoughts, they are not necessary to God, who just knows, even when we have no words...

Prayers of thanks for a very special and thought-provoking day today, for the people interested enough to give up their day to hear me wittering on about my work, for the colleagues who were there to support me, and for the fact that the colleague whose baby, who was rushed to A&E first thing this morning seems to be a bit better now. Also thanks for a brief but intense moment of peace in the middle of a fairly stressful day. Oh, and thanks for my DH, whom I realise that I often mention here in relation to his strongly-held atheism, but who really should get a positive mention for all he does to support me and the DDs. I have so much to be grateful for. Thank you, Lord.

DutchOma · 22/09/2012 19:43

Now, TUO did your tooth get fixed?
I am giving thanks to God that Bob and I managed to play a game of dice. May not seem a very big deal, but believe me, it was a very sad day when we had to give up our nightly game of dice. It's a very stupid game and we didn't quite manage to play a whole game, but he managed some and I am so grateful.

Tuo · 22/09/2012 20:54

Dentist's on Tuesday, Oma. Prayers for courage, fortitude, or not-being-a-wimp would be appreciated. My dental phobia, which led to me not going for 5 years, has landed me in this broken-toothed mess and I need to get myself out of it.

Good to hear about the dice game. Little things mean so much, I know...

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