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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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blackeyedsusan · 23/01/2013 11:43

answer to prayer... insurance certificate found. tax paid!

Dutchoma · 23/01/2013 11:54

Praise the Lord and St Anthony

blackeyedsusan · 23/01/2013 12:12

off to walk an hour back to the car! that will qualify me for lots of chocolate I think!

Dutchoma · 23/01/2013 15:28

Absolutely. Hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows and then chocolate cake or something else with it.

Kaykat · 23/01/2013 17:34

Oh Jan you are such a kind and gentle person with so many lovely and wise words for others and you are coping with such difficult circumstances, how can you think you are a failure? Lack of sleep is so horrible. Did you get any advice from the health visitor? Does dd sleep during the day? If so try to get a bit of sleep too and let the housework slide a bit. Could your mum come and help you a bit so you can have a sleep? Sending hugs x

My situation is so much happier now, obviously I have a few niggling worries about how everything will turn out and whether H's current attitude will last but right now I'm content and for the rest I will trust that God has it in his hands. My H thinks he has moved out for his own benefit rather than me kicking him out, so he can have space and not be controlled by me!! But that means he is friendly ATM and doesn't appear to want to cause any trouble with DS who incidentally is also happier as far as I can tell.

jan2013 · 23/01/2013 18:08

hi KayKat i have just been in touch with the hv and she is coming to see me next friday, she has given me some tips to help with sleep till then... but its going to mean sleep training (even though its gentle method) which im worried i won't have the energy/motivation for. dd only sleeps around 45 mins during the day. often in the car. thanks for support... i dont' know whats happened to me all i feel like is ive fallen into a rut and can't get out and feel terrible.

im so glad you are doing so much better now and feel content - theres no better thing than the knowledge that God has everything in his control, and so glad ds seems happier too - that will make you more at peace as well.

Kaykat · 23/01/2013 18:18

Glad the health visitor is helping you. Does that mean you will have to leave her to cry for a bit? I remember how hard that was but I think it's worth trying whatever she suggests.

DoctorAnge · 23/01/2013 19:26

Hello everyone.

Still praying and hoping. I am consumed with worry and anxiety about my girl. I need to feel I have hope for her to have a healthy future. There must be hope.
God bless everyone.

Dutchoma · 23/01/2013 19:54

God has her very securely in His sight and His arms. The hardest thing is to trust Him for whatever is to come. We all struggle with that when the future is totally uncertain and bleak. I'm praying that tonight you will sleep peacefully secure in the knowledge that your little girl is secure.

blackeyedsusan · 23/01/2013 20:45

whimper... 90 mins+ walking in the snow has had the inevitable consequences. it hurts...

Dutchoma · 23/01/2013 21:36

Oh BES ouch,ouch,ouch

Tuo · 24/01/2013 00:16

Praying especially for jan tonight. You've come a long way, jan, and have been through a lot. There are bound to be tough times, but God and our prayers are with you, and things will get better.

Praying for DrAnge's little girl, and for Ange herself to be full of hope for her future and joy in her present.

Praying for a restful night for BES. That's a lot of snow walking...!

And praying for all on this thread in all our individual situations, with all our joys and fears and difficulties and hopes and frustrations. It's so good to know that this thread is here, and that we are here for one another.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 24/01/2013 07:14

DS had a dreadful day at School yesterday. He was sent into two different classes for time outs and had complete meltdowns Sad It's hard to know what goes on in his little head but if he's handled badly, it makes things worse. I haven't seen the teacher, as the childminder collects him. But can you pray for a helpful conversation with her and that DS isn't anxious about School this morning and has a much much better day? Sometimes a lot he doesn't want to go in.

blackeyedsusan · 24/01/2013 07:33

perhaps ask school what the trigger was and what support they are going to give him to ensure that it does not happen again.

ds had a wobbly in school at the end of the day. I did not let him finish going round the benches... he ould not come off so I took him off... with 10 feet we were in time out, but did not manage to catch his arm so i have been whacked around the head a couple of times. ouch. got aa supenanny comment from the caretaker... at least I know that superrnanny does not work with asd children... on authority of his consultant!

MadHairDay · 24/01/2013 12:16

Praying for better days for both your dses, BES and mome :(

Jan, especially praying for you today.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 24/01/2013 17:50

I haven't had a chance to speak to her. It was too busy at drop off. But farming him off into another class would've made it all much worse.

Seeing GP on Monday to discuss assessing him.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 24/01/2013 17:50

P.s today was a much better day. Thanks for your prayers x

blackeyedsusan · 24/01/2013 19:19

a better day today too. a bit of a wobble this morning.. a couple of half hearted head buts and a light whack on the head with a plastic bottle, but the rest of the day has been better.

Tuo · 25/01/2013 01:44

Prayers for Jan, BES and Momey, and for all who visit here.

Please think of me tomorrow. I've got a difficult work situation going on, which I pray can be resolved without any (more) nastiness. Thanks.

blackeyedsusan · 25/01/2013 07:38

prayed tuo

jan2013 · 25/01/2013 08:48

also praying.

things still same.... was in awful place before i had dd and really worried about going back there

MadHairDay · 25/01/2013 15:35

Keeping praying, Jan - we're all holding hands with you here.

Tuo · 25/01/2013 18:49

Thank you! I asked for - and got - support...

amberlight · 25/01/2013 20:36

Praying through

blackeyedsusan · 25/01/2013 20:37

yaay tuo!

i have been out for tea with a friend... Smile an answer to prayer!

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