Christian Prayer Thread for Winter - all welcome!

[DontstepontheBaubles]

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.

Amen! :)

hi i am finding it so hard to keep up on the thread. thinking of you all. sometimes wish life would stop for awhile! praying for all the situations. solicitors appointment went really well, thanks so much for prayer. lots still to sort out. still really upset about the church situation - i really don't want to have to leave as ilove my church and i don't think i would find another one to even compare, i just don't know what to do.

Off to my dad's funeral in a moment. Feel sick with anxiety. Prayers please.
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Praying for all of you, so many of you in such difficult situations - sending love and prayers to each and every one.

BES, so pleased ds has got a dx. I know that sounds odd but I remember the relief when dd finally got a dx of dyspraxia and things fell into place and we could access support etc. Sounds like you'll be able to do that now and things will be better. It is also so hard and there is that time of mourning too, I know many lovely ladies on here know what that is like. love and prayers.

Kaykat, oh love, it must be so very difficult for you, with ds having been like that too and h acting the way he is. I pray things will get better for you soon.

And for you too, Jan, it must be heartbreaking with the church thing, I cannot even imagine, I pray you come to a decision right for you all.

Faith, so glad all is well.

Blue, how are things with your gorgeous new dd? :)

Oma, so sorry to hear that Bob is struggling right now and feeling so low about things. For you to live with this must be so very hard some days. much love.

Praying for CuddledUp and the funeral.

DC back at school today - things very quiet! A friend has been round this morning to keep me company which was lovely. |I can't get out much yet. I still have a lot of pain and worried I still have fluid on the lungs as I cannot breathe deeply yet. They said it was cracked ribs but it isn't healing. So prayers would be good. I need to see the doctor soon. It seems worse today, maybe it's the damp. It's just taking it a day at a time and accepting that I really cannot do much and need to rest, and that's OK. (still frustrated though)

Praying for you at this difficult time cuddled.

That must be tough jan. If you love your church you need to stand your ground but I realise that'll be tough. Praying for God's hand in that situation.

Praying for your health mhd! Hope you get answers soon.

Praying for everyone!

mhd we're doing fine! Had her weighed today and she weighs 10lb9oz and is 54cm at nearly 8 weeks old!
Are you up for visitors?

Yes Blue definitely if you are able to get over, would be lovely to see you :)

Super! What about Monday? Just me and Lotta sometime between 10am and 2pm? :)

Thank you for all prayers, they were answered in abundance. The church was full! I sobbed and was sad but that's normal and it was a lovely lovely service and lots of people came back to our house for tea. My dad would have been thrilled. THANK YOU.

Oh Cuddled, it's healthy to cry. I'm really glad it was a positive experience and a good send off.

Cuddled - I am pleased to hear that the day went off as well as it could. I will keep praying for you, because I know that the days following the funeral can be difficult in a strangely anticlimactic sort of a way. Praying that you're getting lots of RL support too.

MHD - Good to see you, but sorry that you're still in pain and not feeling well. I hope you get answers (and more importantly, feel better) soon.

Faith - Sorry to hear that you ended up in hospital, but glad that all is well and you've been sent home. Take care of yourself. How many weeks are you now?

Jan - I agree with Faith. If you love your church, then the only option is to hold your ground, feel secure in the decisions that you have taken (for your own good and for that of your dd) and in God's love - and in that security hold your head up high, and don't be made to feel bad. Praying for a good outcome for you, though it will probably take time...

Oma - Prayers for you and for Bob; how are you both feeling today?

Do you remember that ... ooh ... ages ago, I said that I felt I wanted to get more involved at church, but didn't know how, didn't have a lot of time, wasn't sure about braving DH's disapproval, etc etc etc? Well, I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions, but 2013 is going to be the year when I make that happen. I have volunteered to help out as a server when needed and I do my first service in February, and tonight I went to a meeting to find out about being a sidesperson, which I will hopefully start doing in March. I felt stupidly nervous going to this meeting - I felt as if everyone would wonder why I was there, and no-one would talk to me, and I'd feel out-of-place, and ... well, all ridiculous of course - people were nice, I made some suggestions which went down well, and I came away with a warm glow. Oh, and DH didn't grumble (he didn't exactly enthuse either, but ho hum... one step at a time).

Just popping in to update - sorry to be in and out and usually absent these days.

While we were on holiday, I prayed that if separating is God's will, that the house rental would all be sorted smoothly, as I didn't think I could cope with obstacles. Perhaps a silly thing to pray.

I came back home and found the house has been taken off the market. There is nowhere else.

Maybe he is changing? Maybe he is not as bad as I make him out to be? Had a glimmer of hope yesterday in a long conversation with him, but now he thinks everything's ok again and is on about moving overseas. I don't want to, but otoh, I don't want to do anything or not do anything - this place doesn't really feel like home either: a long way from church, and not sure there are like-minded people around.

In short, I thought this year was going to be really positive, and now suddenly I've found myself in a huge fog of negativity.

Charlotte, I pray that things will become clear for you, and that you will see your next step before you, even if the longer term is still hazy.

Tuo, that's great news about being a server! Exciting! Going to the meeting was courageous - glad it went so well.

'Lord Jesus, by the loneliness of your suffering on the cross, be near to all who are desolate, and in pain and in sorrow; let your presence transform their sorrow into comfort, and their loneliness into fellowship with you; for the sake of your tender mercy. Amen.' (George Appleton)

Praying for all who post on this thread, and all whose needs are known only to God. Holding us all in his living, loving light.

TUO that is so brilliant, good for you! I'm sure you'll really enjoy being more involved :)

Charlotte, I don't know what to say really, but we are here - (we must re-arrange that visit soon) - praying that God will give you wisdom and clarity.

Cuddled, so glad it went well.

Blue, Monday is a bit full up, any other days any good? :)

Good posts niminy and others on the thread about fb - I haven't got clarity of mind atm to join in but reading and appreciating your input.

Thank you for your prayers for DD. I'm now back at work and she has settled well into nursery, even taking milk from a bottle.

Lurking and praying.

Charlotte its so hard when you don't know what to do and you keep thinking things are going to get better. praying also for guidance and Gods will in your life.

Mhd thats excitingthat you are going to be getting visitors from mn :):) trust for your continued recovery.

DO hope you and Bob are doing ok

Tuo its hard taking that first step but im sure you are so glad you did and i hope it leads to great things.

thinking of each of you. i went to citizens advice today, and have learned that i am going to be worse off as a result of everything, once our finances are sorted out. i am not able to do this job anymore as i can't get the childcare for both that and my placements... im very disappointed, and im finding it generally hard to cope at the minute with all the changes that are just coming a bit too fast.

Jan, I've floated the idea with H of coming to visit you at some point - too early to get your hopes up, I think, but wouldn't it be nice? Then you'd have an mn visitor, too! :)

I'm so grateful for all your prayer support! Feeling stronger now the day is here (and it's a beautiful one in my part of the country).

Praying for all but struggling to keep up a bit.

I'm feeling very yucky after having to do too much yesterday. DH had to go back down to Southampton for the evening so after looking after DS all morning and DS plus DD2 in the afternoon, I had to finish off tea time and do bedtime for all 3 by myself. I ended up with a migraine and even worse nausea/sickness than usual.

DO how is Bob's mood now? And your's?

Tuo you're right after all the stresses and strains of the past few weeks everything is feeling a bit of an anticlimax today. There have been lots of tears which is good. (Congrats on taking the first steps to become a sides person)

Nimin I love that prayer - it sums up exactly how I feel today. THank you.

Yesterday a friend (of Orthodox tradition) gave me a lovely postcard of the Icon of the Resurrection - this is given for condolence and used at Easter. It feels so appropriate and hopeful.

Prayers for all

Thank you all for your prayers. Bob went off to his last session at the hospice, not having slept well. I have had a day off in the sunshine. He has a place at a new day centre in town and I know he is dreading it. Hopefully there has been some positive reinforcement at the hospice, they are very good at that.

Prayers for all.

mhd I've only got the car during the day on Mondays and Wednesdays, but just started a baby yoga course with Lotta on Wednesday morning and afternoon is church toddler group. Did miss it today as we fell asleep on the sofa. Could do any day but late afternoon/evening?

Praying for everyone!

Mondays are a bit choc ful as I have prayer triplet and other meetings most weeks. Any day late afternoon is fine if you don't mind mad children, bring yours both over if you like! I'm not much up to evenings yet as I go to bed stupidly early, but we'll come up with something! :)

Can someone pray for bedtime, please. DH is about to return with 3 DC from chapel and I feel more sick and have more of a headache than when they went. Please don't let me throw up in front of the kids or shout at them, Lord.

Praying for you right now LittleOne

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