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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

OP posts:
blackeyedsusan · 15/12/2012 15:47

prayers for a quick recovery so you can be home for christmas.

a bit sad. because dd was ill I am now not getting to church before christmas unless I can find a service where my mum is. tis a bit depressing that ll the responsibilities aare now impacting on me and the children quite a bit. but it would be unfair to leave mum in a home when she could be with us.

i am waiting for the appointment for ds. 7th jan. it seems forerver.

cloutiedumpling · 15/12/2012 23:03

Praying for all.

FoD - congratulations. What a lovely name.

PA - praying for you and the family.

MHD - great you're feeling better. Praying you'll be home for Christmas day.

BES - there is a section somewhere on MN for mnetters with elderly parents. I'm sure the ladies there will be full of advice.

Jan - you've been very strong in difficult circumstances.

I'd be grateful for prayers with DD. She has her introductory sessions at nursery next week so that she is ready for me to start work next month. She will not take a bottle though and only seems to play with a cup but I need her to drink properly. She's a stubborn girl though so it may be a bit of a battle. It is just a bit of a worry.

TuoComeOComeEmmanuel · 16/12/2012 00:00

Hello MHD. It's good to hear from you and to know that you are getting better. Lots of prayers have been (and are still) coming your way. It's a good sign that you're getting bored... must mean you're feeling better. But look after yourself and rest up and hopefully you'll be home for Christmas. That's certainly what I'll be praying for.

Continued prayers for all, but especially for those struggling with relationships and for PA far from home. Also continuing to remember those affected by the shootings in the US, and praying for a peaceful night in Egypt.

Cloutie - your dd may be very different when you're not there, so give it a go and see how she gets on. Praying she will settle well and that it won't be too nerve-wracking for you, either.

janglebells2013 · 16/12/2012 09:03

hey cloutie i hope dd settles into nursery well and it doesn't take too long for her

MHD great to hear you are feeling a bit better, i pray God restores to you double all the things youve missed and you get home soon

last night things went haywire. dh's parents dropped dd off. they started a whole row, and i really had to stand up for myself. i had to say what dh had been like, they didn't really believe me, then they blamed me for different things like my health being a stress, then they kept going on about how upset he was and how much stress they are all now under with everything. it was so unbelievablely stressful and i kept crying and asked them to leave but they wouldn't and we kept getting into more stuff. we left with more understanding though - they want to ring my parents. don't know why mind you. they also want dh out of their house. the whole thing was very upsetting, then last night dd didn't sleep much so i would really appreciate continued prayers

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 09:35

Sounds like your H set them up to confront you Angry Poor you. I would have rung the police on 101.

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 16:53

oh jan love. poor you. (oops nearly missed the r off that) hope little one sleeps ell tonight and you get a rest. mome has apoint about 101... if they would not leave and ae abusing you... know where h gets it fom then now! ((Hugs))

how are you mome?

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 17:34

i am stuggling emotionally. a series of meetings with the head teacher is distressing. the guilt about staying with h for so long is getting to me, though i wanted to make every effort to make it work and fix the problem, it generally being best to have 2 parents around and all that. it seems though that i may have damaged the children more by doing so.

I am lonely. the weight of having to make the decisions is hard. looking after mum has removed the last bit of support Ihad. she is getting a bit better and was able to be sympathetic yesterday on the phone but still it is difficult. I suppose it is christmas and I am feeling sad because I am having to rethink what is happening and where, and it is more apparrent what I am missing and it bloody hurts. it has all been stirred up by having to go overr the family situation and going to a meeting at chuch for new comers where they were describing how the family group works... but it relies on having a mum and a dad available to make it work. also they pomised to contact me and haven't. it may be something simple why it has not happened, but i was hoping for somewhere where I could get a bit of support and I hoped an d let my guard down too soon. it is disappointin gthat it is not happening.

ados has happened. we arre so close but non the wiser til january wwhat the problem is.if it is asd it will be hard, but a relief as that is what I susppect. . if it isn't I will feel guilty that it is my fault for not leaving soon enough..

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 18:38

My brother has had an accident and his thumb is hanging off. He's waiting for theatre to be free, so they can re-attach it. Please pray for him and that the op goes well and works.

My brother has 4 children and my SIL is frequently unwell and he has to hold down a job, look after the kids and do the majority of the housework Sad When you think about it, you use your thumb for so many things and he really needs it Sad Feel terrified tbh.

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 18:39

I suppose it could have been worse but this is very upsetting. I have just found out.

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 19:07

oh mome. that is upsetting. praying.

MaryBS · 16/12/2012 20:09

Prayers Mome, and also for you BES. Message me if you want to chat...

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 20:24

He's still waiting for a gap in theatre. I'm finding the waiting and knowing he's just sitting there the worst. Surely there will be more success at re-attaching it, if it's done sooner? It was a circular saw accident Sad

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 20:34

"a meeting at church for new comers where they were describing how the family group works... but it relies on having a mum and a dad available to make it work."

I can sympathise a lot. There's a fantastic Women's day coming up at church from 10am to 4.30pm and no childcare available, no crèche. I cannot attend cell group as I have no childcare. It happens so much, great events but no crèche at all. As apparently your spouse can do it or family Hmm

I feel very disconnected from Church. I go on Sundays but I'm on the periphery and feel very isolated these days. When I need childcare I really have to text round the houses and put it on fb. You feel so awkward and sometimes no one comes back to you at all. I'm very lonely. The Church isn't set up with the support for lone parents imo.

HTB however has some wonderful ministry for lone parents but London's a bit far to go every Sunday!

I have a burning sensation across my head tonight and it feels almost like it's swelling inside. Felt like this before hearing about my brother. I really whacked my head hard 5 years ago when I passed out. It's never been the same since. They stapled me back together and sent me on my way, no scan. But I have to use soft pillows or I end up with a headache, exactly where I hit it still and when I start to get a cold, the ache comes. I've thought about seeing a GP but it's hard, there's no dent on my head where it happened etc. Besides, taking my kids to the GP and trying to get them to behave is hideous. I had to have my smear with DS careering in and out of the room and DD watching far too closely, as I couldn't find anyone to babysit. It's all such a struggle BES and my boy is spirited, he doesn't have asd.

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 21:30

any news on your bother?

oh and the family... all lone parents have lots of family to back them up... siblings galore and cousins and parents all waiting at the drop of aa hat to take the children for the day/night. and ex h's who are competant and look after the children every other weekend... Hmm cloud cuckoo land

disconnected from church is the way I feel. the last church never contacted me at all. this church hrdly know me because I am hardly there, what with my mum and the children being ill so frequently.

hope your head gets sorted.. (take that in the way it was meant not a rude way as it could sound sooo bad!!!)

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 21:30

brrrrother ... doh!

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 21:31

Yes absolutely! Oh wait I can see a pig flying by!

No no news

OComeAllYeFaithBaby · 16/12/2012 21:40

Oh Don't/Mome praying its fixable, yes the sooner the better bit it will depend on what other emergencies they have like car accidents because they run a smaller operating service on a weekend. DH's colleague did similar with a finger and they fixed him up well!

bes it must be so tough :( I'm glad your Mum is slightly better. Praying for continuing improvement. Also praying that the ados results in your DS getting the support you all need.

jan it definitely sounds set up and you don't know what lies he fed them beforehand. Praying for a breakthrough.

cloutie praying DD settles in well and drinks as needed.

I'm ok this end. Work is very tiring but I'm happy to be on day 1 on 4 off. Baby is very wriggly today which is reassuring! DH likes his new job so thanks to all that prayed. Prayers for energy for me would be appreciated.

Sorry I can't name check everyone but praying as I read.

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 21:44

I get fed up with comments in the playground about... oh get their dad to have them... yeh right!!

waves to faith.. hope you get a good rest. Xmas Smile

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 22:41

My ExH wasn't abusive but he barely see's the kids these days and snatches 3 hrs with them at mine twice a week. So no break for me, no lie ins, no days off, it's relentless. Shall we start a pity party? Wink

Just seen an update on fb, still not in surgery and it sounds even worse than before. Trying very hard to trust God and not stalk SIL by text.

DontstepontheBaubles · 16/12/2012 22:59

Upadte: Just spoke to nurse. His bleeding is slow and they are keeping him tanked up on everything. They want to wait until the specialised team are in in the morning. I am assured he is still their priority.

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 23:08

great, that he is the priority. hope they can sort him out ok.

blackeyedsusan · 16/12/2012 23:31

daft bugger has blocked the toilet AGAIN. oh the indignty, I have just had to make use of a potty. it will clear eventualy. just extremely unpleasant until it does, and inconvenient.

TuoComeOComeEmmanuel · 17/12/2012 01:42

In haste, but adding prayers for all, especially tonight those who are struggling on their own with a lack of support.

blackeyedsusan · 17/12/2012 08:00

praying for your brother mome.

I have to tackle the toilet again today. I will not be beaten. I will be extrememly pissed off if i have to call in the plumber or drain man.

DontstepontheBaubles · 17/12/2012 08:02

Feeling a bit sick about it all tbh. It sounds more serious than I originally thought. Op this morning when the full plastics team arrive. So please please pray it goes ok reattaching nerves, tendons, veins etc Sad

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