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New Christian Prayer Thread for Autumn - all welcome!

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Tuo · 17/10/2012 19:46

As the nights draw in and the leaves start to fall, it's time to start a new prayer thread. Read, pray, and post your own prayer requests.

Praying in particular, at this time, for...

... amberlight - for her continuing good health, and for her work raising awarenss of ASD in churches;
... Bluetinkerbell - for the last weeks of her pregnancy to go smoothly, for her peace of mind as she prepares to meet this baby and remembers her beautiful Sterre, and for her vocation;
... CharlotteCollinsislost - for her relationship with her H to improve with the help of counselling;
... Cupoftea - for little Beatrice and the whole family;
... Dontsteponthemomeraths - for her new job to go well;
... DutchOma - for Bob's health to be stable and for his appetite to improve, and for continued support and respite for DO;
... expatinscotland - for the whole family to receive all the love and suppor they need after the loss of their beautiful Aillidh;
... FriendofDorothy - for her pregnancy, and for a difficult work situation to be resolved;
... HaveALittleFaith - for her pregnancy, and for various work possibilities to be resolved for the best;
... jan2011 - for her H to be more sensitive to her needs and to those of their dd, and for jan to believe in herself (as we all believe in her);
... Kaykat - for her H to understand that his behaviour towards her has been unacceptable and to respect her wish for them to separate, for their ds to know that he is safe and loved at this difficult time;
... madhairday - for better health;
... MaryBS - for peace of mind and happiness;
... PositiveAttitude - for her family and their mission, for health and well-being, new friends and no rodents/mosquitoes; and for her DD1 to respond well to medication and to feel happier very soon;
... Redwhiteandblueeyedsusan - for her to know peace and comfort following her loss of her dad, for ongoing issues with her children's school, and for her ex to treat her with the respect she deserves;
... SESthebrave - for school choices;
... and for all who visit this thread - regulars, occasional posters and lurkers; those who post and those whose prayers are known only to God.

A prayer of St Richard of Chichester
Thanks be to you our Lord Jesus Christ
for all the benefits which you have given us,
for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us.
Most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
may we know you more clearly,
love you more dearly,
and follow you more nearly,
day by day.
AMEN

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TuoComeOComeEmmanuel · 14/12/2012 00:43

AAARGH! I typed a long reply then, and my computer crashed and lost it! Gah!

This will be the sort version, as I really need to sleep...

Prayers assured for all the Attitude Family on both sides of the world. Thinking of you so much. Try to keep busy. It won't stop you missing your family over here, but you won't have time to dwell on things. I so hope that your dds can get the heating sorted out.

So far so good here... DD1 is asleep. I'm a ball of stress, but am going to try to sleep too now. I remember you telling me about your sister before, PA. You're a hero to have helped her so much. I am lucky in the DH does understand that I'm not just being lazy or making a fuss but am genuinely panicked by the whole thing. I hate it though... I feel like such a bad mum when it happens. Hopefully, though, tonight won't be one of those nights!

Going to hit 'post' now, lest this one also disappear.

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 05:36

ha, mome... tis you fault then. Grin

went to caalm ds down at bed time as he was still awake at 9... I have only jus woken up and come s=down to put the computer off... Blush oops!

prayers pa...

can't stand sick myself... if dd cries in the night... the first thing she is asked is... are you feeling sick and a bowl shoved under her nose till she reassures that she is not sick. ds does a really good immpression of someone being sick. he learned that from me when i was ill and he preferred to be with a vomitting mummy rather than watch tv. hope you do not have to deal with it.

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 07:13

wwho talked aabout being sick?

dd haas just been sick, need to drag her to ados now.

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 09:55

right. their dd is on the way to come and sit with dd. that i am confident about. if she perks up, i will take both aand get him to sit with her there and he can hear any results/comments, though I do not expect any.

janglebells2013 · 14/12/2012 10:31

bES praying for you i think you are amazing you and all the other single parents. and those who are married but doing it alone if you know what i mean. i think its really hard and i only have one dd. God is becoming my husband! i even got up in the roofspace last night by myself and God is just helping me with everything.

so sorry about things with your kids PA - totally unfair. praying.

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 11:27

yes, the married and doing it alone is doubly hard as you do not get the support from otherrs as they assume that your oh is competant. lso you are always hving to second guess the oh and try and prevent situations occurring. it is easier to parent on your own than to be stuck with doing it on your own in a marriage.

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 11:28

ps praying pa.

FriendofDorothy · 14/12/2012 13:11

Edward James was born at 8.13am today. Labour lasted 3.5 hours only. He was born 45 mins after we got to hospital. Gas and air only with a nice second degree tear to his name. He is beautiful!

Bluetinkerbell · 14/12/2012 13:16

FoD congratulations! Well done you! Enjoy newborn snuggles! They grow up so quickly! Lotta is 4 weeks today!

TuoComeOComeEmmanuel · 14/12/2012 14:02

Quickly reporting back that DD slept like a baby all night and pronounced herself 'fine' today. Grrr at myself for panicking about nothing.

I've been to the opticians and had my pupils dilated so they could look at my retinas. I've very short-sighted indeed, so have an increased chance of retinal damage. Anyway, my retinas are stretched so thinly that you can almost see through them in places, but are holding out and showing no signs of damage, for which I am truly thankful. I had terrible double-vision for a while, but it's getting back to normal now.

Congratulations to FoD on the safe arrival of Edward James (lovely name).

And thinking of you so much, BES. So sorry for mentioning sick. I'm sending you extra love and prayers to make up for it.

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 16:11

congratulations fod and welcome to the world Edward!

dd has beenpoorly all day but no more sick... thank God!

ds has been to ados. he refused to speak much at the beginning. would not feed the baby or give the baby a drink. completely missed the imaginary sink... did lots of repetitive talk about his book that he is very familiar with. he did follow the drs line of vision to see the rabbit.

not sure what they were looking for. I have to wait til january to find aany results.

and aa thank god that it stopped raining for most of the walk there and back. (light rain) Smile

DutchOmainthestable · 14/12/2012 17:06

Congratulations FoD and welcome to the world Edward James. You were quick!

At least the dreaded ados appointment is now over, BES. I think the point is to assess how much he can cope with mainstream education and how much help he needs. It should not be a frightening process for you or for him. Glad it stopped raining for you, it hasn't here.

We heard today that Bob has a place in a day centre on a Wednesday as we had requested, so that it fits seamlessly after the day hospice comes to an end. He is worried about it, but hopefully he will be brave.

janglebells2013 · 14/12/2012 18:41

congrats FOD what a lovely name you have chosen! oh i would love a cuddle! i love the smell of newborns too im getting broody here.

Hope ds is better soon BES

glad about the daycentre Oma thats great news hope he settles in better than he thinks he will

blackeyedsusan · 14/12/2012 19:15

good news do.

DontstepontheBaubles · 14/12/2012 19:38

Praying for all the Mums and Dads in Connecticut tonight who've lost loved ones in the School shooting. I keep crying. I should stop watching the footage on BBC news. It's just so sad. 18 children dead Sad

RoomForALittleOne · 14/12/2012 21:16

Congrats FOD!!! Fab choice of name. Praying that you all settle down as a family quickly and have a fab Christmas!

DO, that's great news. Does that mean that you get to rest a bit on a Wednesday or does that make it 'frantic job day'?

I've tried catching up but I had to skim over the posts involving people being sick. I was admitted to hospital at 11am yesterday and escaped at 4pm today after rehydration and anti-sickness treatment. I'm feeling so much better. Please pray thankfulness for seeing just one baby with a heartbeat, generally excellent care and good support for DH. Hopefully I will continue to improve or at least coast a bit more than I have done. Hyperemesis really is awful!

CharlotteCollinsislost · 14/12/2012 21:39

Congratulations, FoD, that's wonderful!

Blue - 4 weeks already? Goodness!

DO, that is good news about Bob; hope it goes well.

bes - sounds like he gave them lots to take notes on... January is just around the corner! Did like your comment about single parenting being easier than parenting alone within a marriage - that's encouraging!

Tuo, glad your night was better than expected, and what poor timing for Room, with all that unhelpful subject matter! Hope it doesn't get that bad again, Room.

Praying for all...

DontstepontheBaubles · 14/12/2012 21:44

I used to resent ExH as he was so selfish in the marriage and I would long for him to be the hands on Daddy I longed for and kinder to me. It all simmered under the surface. Longing for him to treat me better, behave better, wanting to be able to rely on him but not being able to. So yes in some ways it's easier but the loneliness of being on my own, of struggling to find babysitters if I do want to go out, whilst he has swanned off into the sunset with his complete freedom to do as he wishes, is also hard. But my little home is a place of peace now, I sleep well and never worry any more about where he is, who he is with, if he is telling me the truth etc. I have closure I guess? My scenario is different from yours. My ExH was a liar, wasted money we didn't have and a cheat. So of course it's easier Xmas Grin

Excuse the ghastly grammar won't you? On my way to bed in a sec and typing quickly.

OComeAllYeFaithBaby · 14/12/2012 22:06

I've had a long day at work (12 hours!) and I'm back in 9 so I'll be brief. Reading and praying but too zonked to do proper replies.

For those who know LewisFan's (and those who don't!), her Nan passed away today. Prayers for her and had family appreciated. She's posted in chat.

TuoComeOComeEmmanuel · 14/12/2012 22:57

Room - I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking straight last night. I don't normally post about it, but I got into a panic. I'm glad you're feeling a bit better and I am praying that you continue to improve. How many weeks are you now?

BES, Jan, Charlotte, Kaykat - praying for all of you, for peace in your lives - and for Momey with thanks for the generosity with which you are able to use your own awful experiences to support and encourage others.

Oma - praying for Bob to settle in the day centre, and for you to be able to use the time to do something nice for yourself.

Praying for Lewisfan and her family tonight, and for two friends both mourning the loss of their fathers - one very recently, one several years ago on this date.

And above all, tonight, holding in prayer the parents, siblings and extended families of those killed in Connecticut.

DutchOmainthestable · 15/12/2012 08:40

Praying for all, including Lewisfan, Room, Jan and BES and all who are in need of our prayers, her and in America.

The place in the day centre is very welcome as it will follow on from the day hospice Bob has been going to for the past three months. Some of you might remember that I was quite distraught to find out that my 'prison door' was soon going to close again at the end of the twelve week course at the Day Hospice. Now the 'door' remains open for one day a week and I can look forward to making little plans to see a friend (like MaryBS) or do a bit of shopping. We are also able to have a 'sitter' for 8 hours a month, which does not have to be taken all in one go, but can be iyswim. I have already booked for the choir day in March.
Thank you all for your prayers in this matter.

Cuddledup · 15/12/2012 09:05

Prayers for all those in the US following the horrific massacre of innocents at the elementary school in Newtown. "Weep with those who weep" Romans. Sad

As my dear DD slept last night I cuddled her tight and thought of those poor parents who had lost their beloved babies. Praying also for the relatives of the brave teachers who died protecting their students. May all those who perished rest in peace.

janglebells2013 · 15/12/2012 12:03

also cuddled my dd so tight last nite, so grateful for her and sorry for all those whove lost loved ones. including those whove lost loved ones not related to yesterdays incident.

please pray for me today. really struggling and upset. texted my friend to say i was upset and she phoned me - she is very good and has had her own experience with a bad guy, she has encouraged me to go to report dh to the police. i am also waiting to talk to mum about things with dh too she will be shocked that i have to go to the police and might not understand why. at least then he will be on record and alert so i can just ring and they will turn up if he threatens me. im actually shaking this morning, and i long for a peaceful life. friend agreed that we just need a parenting plan in place. and for me to try not to let his words get into me.

janglebells2013 · 15/12/2012 12:27

hi sorry i didn't mean that to sound really bad. he didn't do anything really bad or physical, its just the verbal abuse from last night when he came to pick dd up.

i told mum and she is upset by everything - i feel sad to have had to tell her ive been in touch with WA, its been a shock for her and she wants me to wait a few days before getting the police involved - i think she needs to get her head round it.

dingdongMadHairDayonhigh · 15/12/2012 12:55

Just a quick hello and prayers for all, especially jan.

Congratulations fod - lovely name, so pleased!

Thanks for continued prayer. Recovery slow but sure. Just want to be home now. Feel quite down today after seeing the dc and hearing about their concerts i have missed and just wanting to be home with them and dh.