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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 · 16/01/2013 14:27

Not feeling great but I had to say Gingercurl I've been there and done that as DO will be able to testify. It wasn't quick or easy to return from that point but we totally turned our marriage around (getting enough sleep also made a huge difference!). Have you done the marriage course? Definitely get booked on one ASAP if you can. It will not solve your problems but it will give you the tools to give your marriage the best chance of recovery. The hard work is up to both of you, even if he is in the wrong, I'm afraid. As long as this isn't turning into an abusive marriage, I'm told it's easier to fight for a marriage than get divorced. I'd highly recommend reading the Five Love Languages and Loving Against the Odds. Also, there is a film called Fireproof that may help. You can get it on Eden. It's a Christian film about a marriage brought back from the brink when only one partner initially could be bothered. It will make you cry but I would recommend you give it a go. I'm sure that I should know this but I'm feeling terrible - is your DH a Christian? Praying for you both.

MaryBS · 16/01/2013 15:07

Another marriage to pray for please, please pray for friends of mine, where stresses of finances and health have caused intolerable pressures on their marriage, and it looks like they will now split up :(

Still not feeling 100% here. Felt obliged to go to a PCC meeting last night where I really struggled with some of the passive aggressive attitudes expressed there. I couldn't help thinking "whats the point of me preaching of the love of God when you don't pay a bit of attention to me?". Argh.

jan2013 · 16/01/2013 15:19

so sorry ginger it is awful when theres constant arguments.

i watched Fireproof it was excellent. i got it for us both to watch, but i left him the week i got it and there wasn't time so i watched it on my own lol.

day getting worse here... dh now lying and saying i put hole in the door instead of him. he wants his house deposit. im so worn out. he also has me signed into an 18 month bt expensive contract. the lying about the things that happened has really upset me and makes me want to get a quick divorce but i wouldnt do that.

can't believe he is taking the house deposit - his dd lives here!

RoomForALittleOne · 16/01/2013 15:24

Is he entitled to the deposit? Doesn't he have a financial obligation to keep a roof over his DD's head? I don't know how it works but I know a friend whose ex-h had to keep paying the mortgage because of the children.

RoomForALittleOne · 16/01/2013 15:27

Praying, Mary. You have been obedient and preached as God called you to do. It is not your responsibility to ensure that every person acts on what they hear even if it feels like you wasted your time when they don't. Don't take it personally. We all will have to answer to God and you have done what He asked of you. They may have a harder time justifying their actions...

Bluetinkerbell · 16/01/2013 15:44

Praying for everyone in need!

mhd if this snowstorm is going to hit us on Friday, we'll have to postpone as I doing like driving in snow! We'll see on Friday, I'll text to confirm!

jan2013 · 16/01/2013 15:46

he doesnt have to pay anything as he is a full time student. i didn't think he would ask for it back, especially since he damaged the property and since his dd lives here

Dutchoma · 16/01/2013 16:04

Jan you need to go back to the CAB or your solicitor if you can do that without it costing too much.
Yes, I remember your marriage difficulties Littleone and am very pleased that you have both managed to turn things round

We had answer to prayer today as Bob went to the new day centre for the first time today and seemed perfectly alright when I dropped in at lunchtime. (Was asked to do so if possible, I wasn't a 'helicopter wife'). He is home now, absolutely shattered and in bed, but even if he doesn't get up again today he sas managed a full day there.

RoomForALittleOne · 16/01/2013 16:42

Praying for the wife and two young daughters of Capt Pete Barnes, the helicopter pilot in this morning's tragic accident. I can't bear to think how they must be feeling. I hope that the media leaves them alone. It's staggering to think just how capable and experienced he was and yet this happened during a normal working day for him. But for the grace of God, go I...

Dutchoma · 16/01/2013 17:00

Joining you in prayer for that family Littleone. I've not heard much about it as we were so busy this morning.

MadHairDay · 16/01/2013 18:45

Oh yes Room, praying for them :(

Jan, that's terrible, can't believe he is asking for that. I really would look into the legal position, I have no idea but would have thought even though he is a student he cannot put his dd's home in jeapoardy? I'm not sure at all. So sorry this is going on.

Praying for you Ginger and second the Marriage Course, we did it around 10 years ago and still use the suggestions, it's great.

Mary, praying for your friends and praying for you that tonight will be unexpectedly positive. I know exactly what you mean by the passive aggression that goes on in PCC meetings. Is this really the body of Christ? It makes you weep sometimes doesn't it :( Anyway, praying for extra grace for you for tonight.

Great answer to prayer Oma, let's keep praying that he will be able to spend time there happily.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 16/01/2013 19:49

I'm not sure he can do that. Wikivorce is very good. Post on there. Lots of retired lawyers and similar, who offer advice for free x

GingerCurl · 16/01/2013 19:54

We did a marriage course run by Relate when we were planning our wedding twelve years Shock or so ago. Are you referring to a particular one? It was supposed to be three sessions but for some reason it was condensed into one. I think it was because it was difficult to get people to attend all three. Dh is atheist, but not anti-religion. atheist agnostic is probably the correct term.

Praying for everyone on here and lurking more than I should.

Kaykat · 16/01/2013 19:57

Last nights bedtime was bad, 1 1/2 hours later than I wanted and a massive tantrum. But he was sorry afterwards and has guaranteed to go to bed at 10 tonight. I would prefer 9.30 but will happily settle for 10 right now.

I am so thankful that at the moment my only problem is a bit of teenage tantrum and H has not shown his face or contacted me for ages, giving me a nice peaceful time.

Hope you get a good nights sleep tonight too Jan.

Praying for your relationship Ginger.
Mome, hope this is the start of something positive for DS.
Mary, sorry to hear you are feeling a bit low, I bet you are appreciated more than you know.
Go superwoman BES as always.
Glad to hear about the day centre Oma.
Hugs to everyone else.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 16/01/2013 20:31

That was addressed to Jan btw Blush

I'm feeling so unhappy at the moment. I alternate between being cross or wanting to cry. Everything is an effort right now. The kids are driving me nuts at times and it's hard to keep my cool Sad

I'm going to try and go to bed with a book shortly and see if that helps Sad

I may need to go back to the GP at this rate. I've been on ADs before but I have been off them for a year, but I feel like I'm sinking back into it again Sad Maybe I should buy some St Johns Wort and try that for now?

RoomForALittleOne · 16/01/2013 20:58

Ginger I'm talking about the HTB marriage course. There's info online. I know a number of couples who are one half Christian and one half atheist who have done the course quite happily even though it's a Christian course. And there is the benefit that most places lay on a two course candlelit meal with wine while you do the course to help set a positive mood.

blackeyedsusan · 16/01/2013 21:30

hugs. mome. it has been a bit cross or cry here recently too. it is beginning to pick up though. school have an ofsted... tomorrow.

amberlight · 16/01/2013 21:48

Prayers continuing

Tuo · 17/01/2013 01:52

Prayers for all... for those struggling in their relationships with partners, children, and colleagues; for those who are ill; for those who are sad; for those, by contrast, who have reason to be glad. Prayers especially tonight for those who mourn.

Time for me to roll out my old prayer-thread late-night favourite c/o St Augustine:

"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."

Dutchoma · 17/01/2013 10:41

That is such a lovely prayer TUO even though I read it this morning.

MadHairDay · 17/01/2013 12:01

It is a lovely prayer. Praying for a better day for those who had a bad day yesterday.

God is good. It doesn't always feel like it, but God never changes. God holds you in God's everlasting arms. Praying that you all experience something of this today.

blackeyedsusan · 17/01/2013 12:46

the car passed the mot!

got to get the brakes done soon though.. (wednesday.. you can all shout at me to rremind me. )

blackeyedsusan · 17/01/2013 12:55

please pray I find the insurance certificate... to get the tax disc...

jan2013 · 17/01/2013 13:31

thanks for the lovely thoughts and prayers posted on here. thinking of those you are struggling, especially mome and bes today. hard to see good perspective when things feel so hard at times but may the anchor hold

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 17/01/2013 14:42

Can you buy it online BES? Then you do not need to produce it at all x

Although I am praying it turns up too!