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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 · 07/01/2013 10:41

clear snot is a viral infection or an allergy... if i remember correctly...

this morning was not the morning to have a conversation with the head teacher on only about 5 hours interrupted sleep. he will be authorising the absences for the funeral though.

blackeyedsusan · 07/01/2013 11:03

here we go.... will post later. we re going to town to get milk and other stuff after!

jan2013 · 07/01/2013 12:57

praying BES hope youre ok, thinking of you all, have a solicitors appt at 2 here, nervous!

jan2013 · 07/01/2013 12:58

oh missed your post DO....thats awful about Bob im really sorry he is slipping into feeling low... that must be so difficult for you too. hugs and prayers

blackeyedsusan · 07/01/2013 17:59

we have diagnosis! asd, no learning difficulties, some sensory processing disorder. we have to wait for the report...in about a week. official confirmation of what I knew already! he has access to help now. referral to ot, autism support service and a nursery nurse who will give us more informtion.

niminypiminy · 07/01/2013 18:05

BES it's great that you have a diagnosis - hopefully this will give you the leverage to get the support that you need. Now the life-long process of learning about autism and about loving a person with autism starts.

I'm sure it's a huge relief to get it confirmed, but I found that I went through a period of mourning too. Even when it is what you have been expecting and hoping for, there is still something so final about it. Your son has something that will always be part of him, that will never be cured, and that will be part of your family's life for ever. In one way nothing has changed - he is still your lovely boy. But in another way, everything has.

You'll be very much in my prayers.

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 07/01/2013 18:25

Ah BES. I'm sorry he has it but I'm glad the assessment provided an accurate representation of his needs and that you'll get the support you need from appropriate services. Praying for your family as this all sinks in :)

Praying for Bob too, that he feels better both health wise and in mood in the next week.

blackeyedsusan · 07/01/2013 18:34

thanks niminy, for putting it into words, it is like that. although I wish he did not have it is has been obvious for a while and getting a diagnosis label to describe what he already has is good. phase one over. phase two begins now.

Bluetinkerbell · 07/01/2013 20:19

bes I did my last year placement in college with children with autism and worked with them for 2 years as well. Last year of college I translated this book from English to Dutch: Navigating the social world, by Jeanette Mcafee. It has lots of practical things that you can use in daily life to make things easier for DS!

MaryBS · 07/01/2013 20:29

BES, if you need anyone to talk to I'm here. I remember how I felt when DS was diagnosed... xx prayers for you.

blackeyedsusan · 07/01/2013 21:17

thanks mary. I will probably take you up on it when I have regained the ability to be coherant. it was a short night..

niminypiminy · 07/01/2013 22:17

Likewise BES - if you want to talk at any point about the joys and sorrows of having a son on the spectrum I'm here x

Kaykat · 07/01/2013 22:26

Just had an awful two weeks, H was verbally abusive almost every day it actually made me ill with symptoms of stress (seeing GP tomorrow). I escaped lots to family but then was alarmed at the attitude of DS towards me when I got back. All ok now, DS back to normal, sweet and lovely at times and stroppy teenager at other times but he seems so much happier today too.

Today H gone back to work and not here any more hooray and I already feel better and calmer. He says things then says I have said them, he shouts then tells me I have shouted, he says something one day then the opposite the next, nothing is rational it's like living in a fog so I try not to take anything he says to heart.

I don't know how to cope with living in the same house for months until the divorce comes through, even if only a couple of days a week, it's going to make me ill.

blackeyedsusan · 07/01/2013 23:02

oh kay love. ((hugs)) have you posted on relationships about gaslighting? he seems to be doing that to you.

can you call the police if he is threatening, or is that going to make it worse?

Kaykat · 07/01/2013 23:40

Thanks BES, no haven't posted in relationships but have read about gaslighting. I called the police a few weeks back, nothing serious enough for them to do anything but they have my details on alert for fast response if necessary.

Tuo · 08/01/2013 00:11

Prayers for all, and especially:

  • for peace at home, and with DS, for Kaykat;
  • for BES as she comes to terms with her DS's diagnosis, and for all the lovely people who are here to support and help and who know what it's like;
  • for Bob to be in better spirits soon;
  • for a helpful and reassuring solicitor's appointment for Jan;
  • for CuddledUp, whose dad's funeral is tomorrow, I think.

Thanks for prayers for me. I feel a lot better, though I have now moved onto annoying coughing... cough! splutter! grrr!

blackeyedsusan · 08/01/2013 00:24

jan, here is a sermon by a wellknown, respected teacher in the church... author of several books.

www.peterlewis.cornerstonechurch.org.uk/sermons.php?seriesname=Matthew scroll down for marriage sermon.

please note the sentence, god hates divorce, but he hates abuse more...

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 08/01/2013 00:31

Hi all,

Mememe post! Been admitted to hospital! Had some abdo pain (upper right side) and since it can be a sign of preeclampsia I got checked out. They think its inflamed gall bladder so staying in tonight scan tomorrow hopefully. Prayers that it all settles and I can go home appreciated, I hate it on the other side!Angry

Dutchoma · 08/01/2013 07:08

Prayers for speedy recovery Faith. How come you can post at midnight from the hospital? Smile

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 08/01/2013 07:14

On my (very) smart phone with just about enough signal! I've had very little sleep - on assessment unit so busy anyway and a few agitated patients. They can't help it but not conducive to sleep! Desparately hoping they'll scan me this morning and discharge me!

RoomForALittleOne · 08/01/2013 08:53

Praying for Faith. Hospitals are rubbish for sleep so I hope you can come home ASAP.

Tuo I've just developed that cough too. I've had a rubbish night's sleep and have to look after DS by myself this morning in front of the HV doing his two year check. I am exhausted and still very sick. Well enough to keep DS safe but not very fun to be around.

Dutchoma · 08/01/2013 09:02

Hoping and praying for you Faith

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 08/01/2013 09:05

Hooray, consultant says I can go home! Just waiting for paperwork. Guess it was work me staying in to check pain settled but not an experience I'm keen to repeat.

Praying for everyone under the weather.

HavingALittleFaithBaby · 08/01/2013 09:07

Hooray, consultant says I can go home! Just waiting for paperwork. Guess it was work me staying in to check pain settled but not an experience I'm keen to repeat.

Praying for everyone under the weather.

Dutchoma · 08/01/2013 09:41

That was a prayer quickly answered. Thank you, Lord

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