MN Christian Prayer Request Thread TAKE THREE!!

[CaptainDippy]

Hello everyone!!

As PandaG mentioned, the thread was getting a tad long, so I thought it was about time to begin another one!!

I'll start with a summary of all prayer requests in April and May (this obviously doesn't mean that any prayer requests before that time are now null and void - but the list would just be waaaay too long - So please do refer to the other threads from time-to-time to catch up on prayer requests before April 2006!!)

Here goes .....

DumbledoresGirl - Finding life tough coping with vomit phobia, especially with DH away a lot - Strength.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Relationship with mum (mum drives her loopy re: how to bring up her children etc); all affected by bird flu; relationship with non-Christian DH. Feeling very tired atm!!

Portree - Going through IVF atm

katzg - Has applied for ideal job (closing date 30th May)

Waswondering - Prayers for MNer ruthlouise who recently lost a baby at 18 weeks, she used to have a faith, but doens't anymore.

MadameDeMars - Prayers for friend whose DH has recently left her following an affair; other friend has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

SaggarMakersBottomKnocker - Friend's DD recently died, prayers for the family as they grieve.

longwaytogo - Feels surrounded by a Black Cloud atm, finding life very hard; prayers for her friends DS who might possibly have anorexia / bulimia.

pudmog - Currently dealing with her past - lots of flashbacks, life very tough. Has been having counselling and had a recent breakthough - Praise the Lord!!

Nanou1 - Having to go back to work f/t as DH cannot get a job at present, would like to be a better friend at keeping in touch; learning to be a Christian family - not many Christian friends around. Possible job just come up!!

Wilbur - Friends just about to emabark on their 4th round of IVF at Lister Hospital

NASWM - Life very atm, feeling very low.

PandaG - Thinking hard about where to go re: going back into teaching etc etc atm. Has just become Chair of the PTA. Feeling a bit low and uncertain.

Twiga - DH has surgical exams throughout May, prayers for friends niece was was born early due to pre-eclampsia - has been moved out of closed incubator - Hurrah! Grandpa (90) has just had stroke - needs to let go and be with his Heavenly Father now.

MaryBS - Non-Christian DH has expressed an interest in going to church - Hurrah!

KateF - Lots of stress atm. Thanks for prayers for Philip Dunne who goes to her church, he is improving - Praise the Lord!!

CaptainDippy - Usual prayers re: getting a p/t job and a home of their own; prayers for DD's who are very chesty and unwell, esp as DD1 had pneumonia this time last year; prayers that she will pass her driving test soon!!

JessicaandRebeccasMummy - I know her DH will find out about is happening to his job (he's had health problems for a while) around now - So let's prayer something amazing happens for that little family.

That seems to be about all!!

Byeeeeeeeee! xxxx

Happy birthday to your dd CaptainDippy, not long to my ds2's, I can't believe how fast he is growing up. However, he was never tiny like your dd, he came into the world at 9lb 12oz, so I never saw him when he was tiny, he was still on the inside

My prayer request: I have a rash that seems to be creeping over my body (ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!) and I don't know what it is. Atm the Dr and I are going with allergy, but I'm no longer convinced. Could you pray that it would go? It's horrid.

As to the unanswered prayer.... I do believe that God is a faithful God and completely in control. However, I think that sometimes we box God into the "He's really lovely and nice and will do anything I ask" box... or something like that. I think that it can be uncomfortable to think that sometimes we ask with the wrong motives or we need time to grow and mature in Him or that we need patience to wait for the right time. He sees the whole picture, we see in part.

As to picking myself up when prayer hasn't been answered, well I have a huge list of questions to ask God when we meet face to face. What sustains me is Jer 29:11... I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plan to give you hope and a future. Also my current favourite Psalm 116:5-7 The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simple-hearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.
Sorry that I just crashed in last night but I hadn't noticed this thread before and it was just what I needed.

One of my favourite Bible readings is in the Living Bible's version..."Since the Lord is directing our steps, why try to understand everything that happens along the way."
So true...

That's a lovely verse Coggy (sounds like Proverbs?) Adding my prayers to the others for you at this time. So glad that you found us last night.

Mog, my answer is to remember something I was told a long time ago (can't remember by whom or where) - that prayer isn't about us trying to persuade God to do something that He doesn't want to, it is God inviting us to share in His work of loving the world and those who need Him. Sometimes things don't work out as we hoped, but that may be because He is doing something differently than we thought. So I try to change my prayers to help in the best way I can.

Holding all on this thread up for prayer and for His special care tonight.

God bless.

My favourite prayer at the moment is "Thy will, not my will be done, Lord".

There have been a lot of changes in my life recently, and I believe God has a plan for me, however I am trying not to guess ahead, so when in doubt, I pray the above!

Oh Coggy, will pray for you. I know the pain of a mc, but I was pg a few months later. My thoughts are with you. Don't worry about 'crashing' this thread, we are delighted to have you. Keep posting and praying!

Mog - I agree wholeheartedly with what CD and Marsy have said about unanswered prayer. However, I know it is really hard sometimes to accept that God is answering prayers when you are praying with all your might what seems right, and you do not get the answer you expect. I know I habve a huge list of unanswered questions to ask God when I reach heaven.

CD and Kate, praying for good weather for you.

Oh, and Marsy, will pray about your rash. Could it be stress related with all your busyness? How's the essay going?

Could I ask you to pray for my family this week? Our family has had alot to deal with our DS2 (4th child) was born 4 weeks ago after a fairly difficult pg i developed a DVT at 33 wks and also pregnancy colistasis sp?? I spent 3 weeks in hospital which was very difficult for our other 3 children (8,4,1 years) and also for my DH. about a week after I was admitted to hospital my FIL was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor, he had only been suffering with backache for a few weeks, he rapidly declined and thursday a week ago he passed away. I feel guilt about this as he wasn't a christian and I should have found some way to show him Jesus' love. DS1 (who is 8) was very upset by his grandad dying and I told him that he had gone to heaven. a few days before DS2 was born my beloved grandfather who was 87 was told that he had a tumor in his lung he was given 6-9mths to live or 2 years if he had radim treatment but he passed away last Sunday morning. I loved him so much I can not belive he is gone. He was a christian so I know that I will see him again. Anyway if you understood any of that muddle please lift my family to the lord this week as we attend my fil's funeral on Monday and my grandfathers on friday. My husband is not a christian so please pray that he may find the lord. and also for my DS1 who has been very upset. Thank you in advance

Xena, will pray for you and yours. Sounds as though you have an awful lot to deal with right now. Try not to feel guilty about your fil, I reckon God will have been working through you whether you realise it or not. Much love.

Xena, I can sympathise with the cholestasis, as I has that too, during my pregnancies... is everything OK now?

I too am praying like mad for my DH to become a Christian.... 2 weeks ago, he said he might come to church - perhaps I should have taken him up on it, just thought he might like the family service better, but then he never came that week.... I keep praying though and shan't give up on him.

As for your FIL, I believe that God can do wonders at the moment of death - who knows what may have happened? I pray that God revealed himself to your FIL and saved him.

Happy Sunday morning to you all!! =-) Weather not looking good here Very overcast and has been raining already - Oh well - Keep trusting that it will improve (I hope!!?)

Hello everyone!!

Am praying for your horrid rash, poor Marsy!! How is it today?? Praying for healing there honey!!

How are you doing coggy? It is good to have you with us and I am praying for real strength at this really heart-rendingly tough time for you and your family. xx

Hi Xena - Gosh, you are really going through it atm I am sorry that life has been as hard recently, but I am so thankful that you have found this thread and can post about what is troubling you so that we can join you in prayer. I am so sorry to hear about your FIL and your grandfather - and as regards your FIL, only God knows the secrets of people's hearts - God can work through us very powerfully, even when are not aware of it - I pray too, that God met Him in a very real way before he died and that He was saved and went to be with his Heavenly Father (and your lovely grandfather too!!) I am so thankful too, that your little DS2 is doing ok not, cholosatisis (sp??) can be such an awful, serious thing - So praise the Lord your wee boy is alive and bringing you great blessing and joy, I am sure - Congratulations to you and your DH!! Speaking of your DH, praying God would do a work in him too and he would come to know his Heavenly Father who knows him intimately and loves him beyond everything!! [hugs] to you honey and do keep on posting.

Hi MAryBS - Praying for you DH in very much the same way. I know how blessed I am that my DH is a committed Christian; but I have lots of friend's whose DH/DW's aren't and have seen the anguish and the pain they have to go through. Praying that all non-Christian spouses go through an incredible transformation soon!!

Well, gotta get bag ready for church etc, so best go now - Praying for you all. Lots of [[[[hugs] and s!! xxxx

Speaking of my lovely DH, it is his Birthday today - bless his cotton socks!!

If you see this, please pray for me. I just feel so down and I am just crying and crying. It's completely silly and irrational. It's pouring it down with rain and I just want DD2's Birthday Party to go ok and it's just triggered off a whole load of other stuff that I can't cope with. Thank you.

CaptainDippy A big hug for you!!!! And prayers too of course, that goes without saying. Life can be hard sometimes, but remember we're here for you, and if you ever need someone to speak to, let me know.

I've had days like that too, not a lot of fun. I know how much you wanted today to be special for your daughter. If its any comfort, she's bound to be fine, and you're probably taking it more to heart!

Please pray for me too! My authorisation from the Bishop to distribute communion came yesterday. My vicar presented the certificate to me today at church, and asked if I wanted to administer the chalice today! It all went really well, I feel quite emotional about it. I came home though, showed DH my certificate, all I got was a noncommittal shrug, but of a let down really!

Captain Dippy very big hugs to you

CaptainDippy and MaryBS - huge hugs and prayers for you both. CD your daughter will have a lovely day and is very lucky to have a lovely family all around her - specially her lovely mum.

Thinking of you.

Oh hugs, Captain Dippy, haven't been around all day, but praying that the party went well what ever the weather.

Mary, Praying too for your DH. Well done for becoming authorised to distribute communion. Sorry that you didn't get the response you would have wanted from your DH, and praying that a real change will come in his life, and that in the not too distant future you would be able to administer communion to him! Much love.

CD - hoping it went well, despite the weather!

Panda, thanks for your prayers. It IS tough, DH not being a Christian, although its never bothered me so much as now. God is working miracles within me, I can feel it, but I can't share it with my DH. I pray that God will work miracles within him too. The Lord's will be done.

Marslady - how is the rash?

Hi guys, please dont forget me tomorrow with my flight.

Will be thinking of you all

MaryBS... You are right, this is the start of big things for you in your life. Being authorised to dispribute communion is a big step in your ministry to others.... I pray that this will manifest into revelation and salvation for your partner!

CD - You are truely blessed and all you do for your family and others does not go un-noticed by the Lord or anyone else for that matter!

I love you in the love of the Lord!

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Please pray for my dear mother who died on tuesday. It was such a sudden unexpected death and we are all in shock. My dad came home from buying some groceries and found her collapsed by the phone on the floor - she had called me but I was out . Have deleted the message its too painful.

I didn't get to hold her hand before she died. I miss her so much.

god bless

thepits - I am so sorry to hear about your mum, I should imagine you're probably feeling very numb right now. I will pray for you and your mum, that she is looking down on you right now, from paradise.

Marsy- how scary, thank God it wasn't any worse! I hope you're feeling better this morning, although still a little fragile I guess. Be gentle with yourself today, I will pray for a full recovery (mentally as well as physically).

Mosschops, safe flight for you!!!

Xavielli, hows your mum? Also, thanks for your good wishes. This technically isn't the first time I've been licenced as when I was at uni, I was a Eucharistic minister there (as a Catholic though!). Funnily enough I was 'called' then too, I spoke to the chaplain about finding out more in the few days before she was about to appeal for volunteers to minister (and at that stage there had been no euch. ministers at the Uni, so it was something completely brand new). I don't think she or I ever got over the shock. I DO feel privileged that I've been given the chance to serve the Lord again, and I thank Him for my salvation.

Morning all - Sorry for my rather abrupt post yesterday, I just needed somewhere to "cry out" iykwim?? Thank you soooo much for your lovely posts, love and encouragement, it really meant an awful lot. It is good to know there are people "listening" if I do need to "cry out" like that - You are a great bunch, I thank God for you all!!

DD2's Party was, erm, very crowded, but went fine - Everyone seemed to have great time and bounced on the bouncy castle despite the weather. It was all extremely British and good fun and the clear up afterwards wasn't so bad, despite 50+ people somehow milling round my house, eating and chating for three hours!!! Thank you God for a good Party despite everything!! How did the Bapitsm go Kate100? Was thinking of you - Praise God for your DS' entry into the church in such a special way!!

Congratulations on recieving your authority from the Bishop to distribute communuion MaryBS!! That is lovely and I pray it will be a real asset to your ministry - especially your ministry to your DH - I pray for him, that God does a real work in him - Just keep hoping and trusting honey!!

Praying for your flight today mosschops!! Praying that God fills you with a "supernatural" peace and calm and it goes really well - and there is no turbulance!! Let us know how it goes when you return (where are you flying to anyway??)

I have just read about your car crash Mars, you poor poor thing. You must have been so shaken (I know my DH was when someone went into the back of him.) How are you doing sweetheart?? How is your BF (that was the other person who was in the car, right?) Praying the injuries heal soon - externally and internally, poor thing. Have you still got the rash as well? No cyber hugs, but loads of love and prayers to you. xxxx

Everything ish in Dippy household, finding DD2 (2.4) really hard work atm - won't elaborate right now, but just pray I cope ok!! I'll say more later .....