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New Christian Prayer Thread for February...

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Tuo · 04/02/2013 20:32

Is it too early to call this the ?early Spring? thread? Wishful thinking? Wink

Praying at this time especially for:
amberlight ? for strength to cope with those who would campaign against those with ASDs; and, in contrast, giving thanks for her work in raising awareness of the needs of people with autism;
BabyBeatrice and her family ? for healing and fortitude as they deal with Beatrice?s illness;
BlackEyedSusan ? for health and strength for her; for an easier time at school for her children; and for her mum to feel more settled;
BlueTinkerbell ? giving thanks for her baby DD; and praying for her as she explores her vocation;
charlottecollinsislost ? for her to know more certainty in her difficult relationship situation;
DoctorAnge ? for health for her little girl;
Dontsteponthemomeraths ? for her DS as he is referred to the community paediatrician; for her ?LM? as he tries to establish contact with his children; for her brother to regain full use of his thumb, following an accident;
DutchOma and Bob ? for health for Bob and for him to feel at ease in his new ; and for Oma to feel supported as she cares for him day-to-day;
FlatsInDagenham ? for the family and friends of her colleague, who died recently; for her SIL who has cancer; and for her brother and their family;
GingerCurl ? for the successful and (relatively) stress-free completion of her thesis;
HaveALittleFaith ? for health and happiness as she nears the end of her pregnancy;
jann2013 ? for her health; for an easier relationship with her ex; and for her to feel accepted at her church following the break-up of her relationship;
Kaykat ? for her and her DS to know peace and happiness as they emerge from an abusive relationship;
MadHairDay - for her continued good health; and for her whole family and their mission, that they will find the resources (financial, practical, spiritual, whatever) that they need to grow and flourish;
PositiveAttitude ? for her mission overseas; and especially for her DD1 who has been going through some tough times and may soon be spending some time abroad with her parents; for happiness for the whole Attitude family; also for PA?s mum who has Alzheimer?s; and prayers of thanks for the birth of PA?s baby great-nephew;
raininginbaltimore ? for healing for her broken foot; for health for her baby girl who has terrible reflux; and for her financial situation to improve;
Roomforalittleone - for her hyperemesis to ease and for her house sale to go through smoothly, easing her family?s financial anxieties;
Teahouse ? for healing following her TVT operation;
waitingtobeamummy ? for her to feel closer to God following a series of difficult situations, and in the meantime for her to feel our prayers supporting her;
...and for all who post on this thread, for those who lurk, for occasional visitors, and for those known to us who are in need of prayer, whether mentioned here or not.

Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

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MaryBS · 28/03/2013 09:10

Thank you SES, its appreciated. I slept really badly last night, and have bitten the bullet and made a Drs appointment.

blackeyedsusan · 28/03/2013 09:17

((hugs)) mary.

I have hd a message tht mum has gone into hospital for tests. going to ring the hospital soon.

RoomForALittleOne · 28/03/2013 09:21

Hello All. I've read through and caught up on prayers. We did manage to get away for the weekend. I wasn't entirely well whilst away but I managed to use some of my time when I was laying down to read, journal and pray. One of the things that came from that time was me finally e-mailing the vocations officer from our sending diocese to ask her to help me discern my sense of calling. It's something that has been niggling away for a few years and I had finally reached a point where I needed to acknowledge it rather than putting off considering things further. A few people have said to me about looking at ordination but that isn't what I feel called to. I'm tentatively looking into Reader Ministry. Eek! What have I done?!

MaryBS · 28/03/2013 09:27

Thanks BES. Anything I can do on that, Room, let me know, as I'm a Reader?

Dutchoma · 28/03/2013 10:12

Praying for all. For wisdom (Littleone), strength (Charlotte, Jan and Faith), healing (MHD, Mary and Jan's dd ). And for all of us that we may stay close to the Lord, Who suffered and died for us.

blackeyedsusan · 28/03/2013 11:02

mum is home already. I am getting ready to go up if necessary.

Tuo · 28/03/2013 13:16

Praying that your mum is OK, BES.

Praying for healing for MHD and Jan's DD.

Praying for those on their own , or in difficult relationships (Momey, Jan, BES, Charlotte, Kay, Soozi).

Praying for Faith as she waits for her baby to arrive (and thanking God for a bony bum and a head-down position!)

Praying for Mary's difficult situation, and for Oma as she plans her trip to Holland and ensures that Bob is cared for and happy.

Praying for Room as she discerns where God is calling her, and also for Blue and for niminypiminy. And for all clergy who are recommitting themselves to their vocation today.

And praying this Maundy Thursday for the little 'community' on this thread and the support that the people here give one another: 'By this love you have for one another everyone will know that you are my disciples'.

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RoomForALittleOne · 28/03/2013 15:21

Thanks Mary. Is it your licensing that I remember from my previous days on MN? Did it involve buying robes off of eBay or was that someone else? It would be good to hear what it's like for you if you don't mind pm'ing me or e-mailing sometime?

I have a horrible cold and DH is off to his placement church for a lent meal this evening. I could do without putting the kids to bed but I do want to know what the vicar does because it's not your typical meal, apparently...

Any news BES?

MaryBS · 28/03/2013 15:29

Yes, I got the cassock off Ebay :)

Dutchoma · 28/03/2013 15:55

Fancy you remembering that Littleone

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 28/03/2013 20:17

Date update: He's pulled out of Monday. Said it didn't feel right and apologising if he gave me the wrong impression. My pride is rather bruised and I'm fighting the urge to close my profile.

blackeyedsusan · 28/03/2013 20:55

oops sorry yes. she has a heart murmur and has been prescribed beta blockers.

i will go and see her after the weekend, when I am a little less shouty and stressed.

blackeyedsusan · 28/03/2013 20:58

Sad mome

ds has tried to do writing tonight. very shakey writing, but "do" for dog is the first thing he has tried to write other than his name.

blackeyedsusan · 28/03/2013 21:01

oh, and I think I have just caught my kettle trying to turn itself on with no water in. it is now off at the socket. I will check it is behaving in a bit. I have just done a massive washup and am making a small dent in tidying the kitchen floor.

RoomForALittleOne · 28/03/2013 21:38

Argh! DH has just heard that the incumbent of his placement church is moving in the summer. We are now trying to work out what the best way forwards is. I don't think placement during interregnum is going to be the best...

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 29/03/2013 08:06

Saw this on Twitter: Looking forward to today, it should be a GOOD Friday.

Praying for all.

goodfreyedaysusan · 29/03/2013 08:18

morning off to chuch. missed the 9 am church so going to the 10 am church. possibly.

MaryBS · 29/03/2013 08:35

They'll probably find him a different placement, Room. Prayers for all those going through a "Good Friday experience". Looking forward to the resurrection...

RoomForALittleOne · 29/03/2013 09:47

I'm sure they will Mary, but I'm fed up of moving our children around and we were starting to get settled as a family at his placement church. We're wondering about asking if he could go to our local church for placement so that we're not starting somewhere new. We're not sure if that's even a possibility or the right thing to do. No point worrying about it though.

Anyone else really annoyed about how commercialised Easter is? I could find one set of cards in Tesco that weren't Easter bunny/chicks type and actually had a cross on! Do people even know why there is a cross on a hot-cross bun? And don 't even get me started on Cbeebies Easter effort... If only people grasped the point of the resurrection as well as they spend money on celebrating Easter...

MaryBS · 29/03/2013 11:47

Well, I guess thats what he needs to say then, can he stay at his placement church? They ought to take family circs into consideration, surely? How far into his placement when the vicar leaves?

I used to get annoyed over Easter and its commercialisation, but it doesn't do any good. I complained once to the ASA about a dodgy advertising campaign which mocked Good Friday, but that didn't do any good either.

Prayers for all on Good Friday, especially for those struggling. The message of the cross is life giving to those who believe (paraphrasing Paul), even if it doesn't feel like it

thegreatestMadHairDayinhistory · 29/03/2013 12:45

mome, don't give up, it won't be anything personal about you. That's crap though :(

Room - aagh yes placement in interregnum would be hard going. I'm sure college will be helpful in sorting you out, hope you can get your local church. And yy re Easter commercialisation - sigh.

Yes, hope everyone has a good Good Friday. dh and the kids have gone to Messy Church so I've had a soak in the bath and chilled out. Feeling bit better.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 29/03/2013 12:51

Perhaps he was over thinking things or I'd given him an incorrect perception of me? We had so much in common. I was hoping we could be friends if nothing else. Of course I'm now second guessing myself and thinking I over shared. I told him loads! I treated him like a friend in real life after weeks of talking. So I feel betrayed and rejected. Perhaps I'm not cut out for online dating, as I wear my heart on my sleeve? I'd need to develop a thicker skin. I was so excited and I now feel completely crushed. I think my first foray into Internet dating has taught me a valuable and painful lesson MHD Sad

thegreatestMadHairDayinhistory · 29/03/2013 12:57

time for an un-mnetty hug. So sorry this didn't work out :(

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 29/03/2013 13:01

Kids and I are eating chocolate and watching movies. I think after marriage and singleness I have a lot to learn about dating. It's not for the faint hearted. I didn't enjoy it first time round either. I'm reading a book called 'The Rules'. Think I need a few lessons, so I do not make the same mistakes again Blush

thegreatestMadHairDayinhistory · 29/03/2013 13:07

Good plan to read up on it. I'd be totally clueless, it does sound pretty scary! I admire you for going for it. :) Enjoy your chocolate and film afternoon. x