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Christian Prayer Thread for Winter - all welcome!

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DontstepontheBaubles · 23/12/2012 07:30

Roomforalittleone - That the house sale continues speedily and completes asap and that God would provide for them and help them make ends meet financially. For her sickness to ease in her pregnancy. And for her friend who has sadly lost a baby, who was sleeping.
BabyBeatrice- who has been diagnosed with cancer at only 14 months, Mum is a long term MNer who has name changed. Prayers that God would surround the family at this time and heal her DD.
Blackeyedsusan- for good health, for energy, for her two children as she struggles to get them support at School and for her Mum. For more support at Church and to not feel isolated or lonely.
Jan- For peace, for her DD to sleep better, for her to be able to put firm boundaries in place and that her H would reach acceptance and peace about the situation and learn to respect her, so they can reach a place of good co parenting. That God would help her as she begins to investigate divorce and proceed. And that the meeting goes well with her parents and in laws and that a line would be drawn in the sand.
MHD-for her body and lungs to recover from the pneumonia fully and completely and her lungs to strengthen, so that she doesn't relapse at all but enjoys this festive season with her family.
amberlight-For her family to recover from the norovirus and for peace and reconciliation with an old friend.
MrsRhettButler- for her friends Mum who is very ill in hospital with a 5% chance of survival and young children.
HaveALittleFaith -for her energy as she grows this baby.
Cloutiedumpling- that her DD settles into nursery for her return to work and adjusts to bottles/ cups.
LewisFan- Her Nan has passed away, prayers for her family.
CharlotteCollinsislost-Prayers for her as she makes big decisions about her future as she plans to separate.
Positiveattitude-for her DD over Christmas, as her Mum is so far away. For home sickness to ease with PA and DS. That her children back home get support from PA's old Church and the heating is fixed asap. And that the organisation trace the money and PA then has the funds she needs whilst they serve God out there.
Kaykat- Prayers for her in her difficult marriage, for protection, peace and for God to help her and surround her with people, so she can end things, have a safe home and for her DS.
LiftUpYourGingerHeadsOYeCurls-for her as she does her thesis, for energy, concentration, clarity, ability to see the connections as well as the bigger picture AND be able to express it in writing.
Dontsteponthemomeraths - Prayers especially for her lovely man (LM) as the court case heads to High Court, there have been so many delays but it should get there in January. 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. 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.
And for my brother, that his thumb heals fully and that with the rehabilitation he regains movement and use and that his nerves and feelings across the top of his hand come back. The outlook is not positive currently.

If I've missed anything, please add it.

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RoomForALittleOne · 09/01/2013 19:45

Thanks for the prayers. Bedtime was swift without vomiting or shouting. I'm going to try and eat something and go straight to bed now. Today has been really bad Sad

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 09/01/2013 21:33

Can't recall who asked?! But I'm 25 weeks now! Definite bump and a very lively baby today! She now kicks back when I pat my tummy which is amazing!

I'm praying for everyone as I read....

Charlotte, I do hope your H can change to save your marriage. I don't think you were being unreasonable when you voiced your concerns before but it does sound like he's making an effort at present,

DO I hope Bob's session at the day centre went well.

jan I imagine financially that's the case for most people sadly. I think you have to focus on the quality of life you'll have when you're independent.

Room praying you sleep well and have a better day tomorrow.

blackeyedsusan · 09/01/2013 21:42

have read. will pray when I am bac to being horizontal.

been vommitting all day. not ooften with an audience but ds does the best being sick imprression around... having watched several timestoday and before. Grin

I have just about managed to care for children. they have been fed and watered and givien a little attention, if not enough. ds has picked the paint off the door, taken the slidy bit off the computer desk and generrally covered the floor with toys and sofa cushions while i have been otherwise occupied.

Dutchoma · 09/01/2013 21:44

Sleep well LittleOne

Kaykat · 10/01/2013 00:21

Prayers for everyone, especially thinking of those who are sick, bereaved, in difficult marriages and starting new ventures.

I'm having a lovely few days, all the problems with DS over the hols gone, GP was reassuring, work enjoyable and paperwork gone to solicitors. When he's not here I feel normal! Felt a little pang earlier when I thought he's probably off with some woman, I wonder how long that feeling lasts, after all he's already done the worst he could do so why should it even matter? Never mind I need to follow my head right now and that's what I'm doing.

Dutchoma · 10/01/2013 07:37

Well done Kay. I'm sure we will all hold you in prayer over the weekend. And your ds.

MaryBS · 10/01/2013 07:39

Prayers for all those feeling ill... not feeling 100% myself!

blackeyedsusan · 10/01/2013 07:48

oh mary.

feeling a little delicate today, but a lot better.

Tuo · 10/01/2013 08:42

In haste, as I need to get to work... only on here because I realised I'd given students two different times as the deadline for handing in their essays today and needed to correct the wrong one urgently... oops... prayers for me to get my act together might be in order Blush!)

Just to say that I am praying for you all. Get well soon BES, Mary, MHD, Bob and anyone else who's ill. Room - hoping today is a better day for you. Kay, Jan and Charlotte - thinking of your situations and praying lots.

jan2013 · 10/01/2013 11:13

feel all hells broke loose this week with the finances. dh blaming me for everything. us both much worse off. thinking of u all

blackeyedsusan · 10/01/2013 11:28

of course he will blame you. doesn't mean it is true though does it. his behaviour is reaping consequences. tough luck to him. shame you have to lose out thoug, but better than being with an abusive husband.

MaryBS · 11/01/2013 10:14

Jan Blaming you gives him chance to excuse his behaviour. Typical abusive response "I'm a nice guy, so it must be that you're horrible thats making me behave like this". Been there, done that. It does hurt though for a while. It stopped hurting me when I realised this is what he was doing.

I've now got earache to match my cold...

blackeyedsusan · 11/01/2013 12:17

ouch. ear ache is bad. sorry you are unwell mary

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 11/01/2013 17:42

jan I agree with the above. More mind games so he can try to make himself look better.

Mary, steam is your friend!

I am on nights Confused I never liked them but I am really struggling now. Have asked boss for no more nights. The money does not outweigh the impact on my health whilst pregnant! I'll probably resurface Sunday when I finish.

blackeyedsusan · 11/01/2013 23:40

oh heck. it is coming up to the anniversarry of leaving h at the side of the road... I am distracted and can't think straight. my head is all over the plaace. tearful aand feeling sick.

MaryBS · 12/01/2013 07:35

Steam? Robert loves steam trains, not sure if its the weather for them though Wink

Prayers for you especially today BES, these anniversaries sometimes seem to leap up and bite us on the bum. It does get easier though. Try rest if you can, even if its just a few minutes. Be gentle on yourself

Dutchoma · 12/01/2013 09:35

Now, this is quite funny. I know what BES means by 'steam', but I'm not sure Mary does. And of course it isn't literally 'steam' that BES is talking about, but water vapour, head over a bowl of hot water 'steam'.
Sorry to hear about anniversary flashbacks BES, praying for you and for all in need.

Kaykat · 12/01/2013 10:10

Some good news, a new woman's aid lady has taken over from the one I couldn't get hold off and gave up trying. She wants to meet me to discuss everything. Very pleased. Also I have no idea where H is but he isn't here. Feeling content and relaxed.

Prayers for BES, Mary, Jan and everyone else, I remember you all often in my prayers.

jan2013 · 12/01/2013 10:21

Kaykat thinking of you much. so glad you are getting a break from you dh, it makes you feel like a different person doesn't it... hope this new woman is a help.

BES so sorry you are going through the memories etc... maybe if you are struggling to switch it out of your head you could make a list of the positive ways in which your life has changed for the better to help you feel better since that time. i think i saw a thread about it on the lone parents section awhile back entitled something like 'good things about being a single parent!'

MaryBS · 12/01/2013 11:08

Its OK, DO I knew what was meant, I was being deliberately silly Blush.

jan2013 · 12/01/2013 11:29

Mary how are you feeling today? hope you are a bit better... im sure the cold weather isn't helping... thinking of you, mhd and the everyone else xx

Kaykat · 12/01/2013 11:56

Yes Jan I feel like a different person, I love it that no one is trying to control me. Re your money situation I pray that The Lord makes your money stretch further, so although you are technically worse off, you actually will be better off.

blackeyedsusan · 12/01/2013 12:44

ahem.. think it was faith... Smile

bowl of hot water, head over bowl, breathe in hot wet air..

trying to go and get ready to go to mums. and not have a strop because she has changed her mind about stuff tha involved a lot of humping furniture.

I am looking at ds funny... he is behaving... normally or not nt or whatever... I expect it will wear off in a day or two when I have got used to the diagnosis. i knew he was and treated him like he is before it is just a bit odd to now know for certain.

Dutchoma · 12/01/2013 13:24

I didn't know you had it in you Mary. Glad you are feeling better.

MaryBS · 12/01/2013 14:34

:)

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