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"By this love you have for one another, everyone will know that you are my disciples": Christian Prayer Thread for April

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Tuo · 13/04/2013 23:35

I thought it was about time we started a new thread, seeing as the previous one now has over 600 posts, making it difficult for some people to load it and navigate around it. I used the quote from John 13. 15 that I posted on the previous thread on Maundy Thursday, because I think it sums up what this thread - and this group of people - is all about.

We pray particularly at this time for RoomForALittleOne: that her baby hang on where s/he is for as long as possible and continue to grow in size and strength, and that Room stay well and as pain- and stress-free as possible. Prayers, too, for the medical team looking after them both at this worrying time.

We pray also for:
amberlight ? for her work raising awareness of ASDs, and for her friends who have cancer;
BabyBeatrice and her family ? for continued healing and with thanks for recent good news;
BlackEyedSusan ? for strength to cope with all the many things on her plate, for health for her mum, and for happier times at school for her DD and DS;
BlueTinkerbell ? for work possibilities and for her vocation;
charlottecollinsislost ? for a peaceful holiday, despite the circumstances, and for as pain- and recrimination-free a separation as possible for the sake of all concerned;
Dontsteponthemomeraths ? for her as she dips her toe back in the 'dating pond'; 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 Oma to feel supported as she cares for him day-to-day; also for Oma's planned trip to Holland;
GingerCurl ? for the successful and (relatively) stress-free completion of her thesis;
HavingALittleFaithBaby ? for as easy a time as is possible during these last days and weeks of her pregnancy;
jann2013 ? for strength for her following the break-up of her marriage, and for her dd who has badly broken her arm;
Kaykat ? for her and her DS to know peace and happiness as they emerge from an abusive relationship, and for the legal issues to be sorted out quickly so that they can get back into their own home;
MadHairDay - for strength as she lives with chronic illness and for the Spring to bring her better health;
MaryBS - for peace and happiness following a difficult situation at Scouts with her DS;
PositiveAttitude ? for her mission overseas and for her family both over there and back here, especially her DD1;
...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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Dutchoma · 18/05/2013 09:47

Fair enough.

Kaykat · 18/05/2013 09:54

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Dutchoma · 18/05/2013 10:05

Can I be perfectly honest? I have found myself in arguments with God just lately. About Bob, Trinity, Room, Kay.... Just thinking:"What are you up to God? Do you really care at all?" And all I get is:"I know, darling, I know" And it makes me want to cry.

HadALittleFaithBaby · 18/05/2013 10:11

Oh Kay, you're doing so well! Praying for progress with the proceedings. You're absolutely right, God does not blame you at all! I'm glad the Bible reading has spoken to you about that. It's wonderful news about your DS! Both the academic positive message from teachers and also how he's feeling :) praying it continues.

Prayers and blessings for all, happy Saturday!

Kaykat · 18/05/2013 10:52

DO no need to argue with God on my account, I know if I am patient I will get justice in the end. I am praying and reading the bible more than I have done in years. I have learnt about forgiveness and patience and trusting God. I have made close friendships I didnt have before with family and friends, I used to be so shallow but now I talk to people on a much deeper level there's nothing too taboo for me, I can talk about anything. I didn't even know I was being abused for 20 years, think how much I can help others now. DS has a good chance of a happy relationship in the future now that I am working to banish the chauvinist attitude indoctrinated by his dad over many years and he gets nothing but praise and encouragement from those around him, no more controlling and criticism. I have truly come out of the fog and living in the light.

HadALittleFaithBaby · 18/05/2013 10:55

That's just made me well up kay... :)

Tuo · 18/05/2013 14:38

(((Kay))) Amazing words! It is so good to 'hear' you so positive, and also to hear how well your DS is doing. Long may it continue. Praying for a swift resolution to the court case so that you can go home at last and feel safe.

Oma I am so sorry that you are feeling so down. Sad I wish I had words of wisdom to impart, but I guess that your questions are the questions of all of us, in the face of our human frailty and of the suffering that exists in this world of ours. I can't answer the questions, but I hope it helps you to know that you are not asking them in a void, that we are all praying with you and for you, and for those you mention. Sending prayers and love your way.

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Dutchoma · 18/05/2013 16:12

Thank you. Thank you for your prayers. I also had a pm from Niminy (who posts more on the chat thread) which was lovely.

Tuo · 20/05/2013 02:07

Hello all. I hope that everyone has had a joyful and blessed Pentecost.

I have been mostly thinking about peace today - the peace that Christ bequeathed to his followers - and about how to try to find ways to experience even occasional snatches of that peace in my own life. I made a start by attending a very lovely simple contemplative Eucharist service tonight, which allowed me to find a quiet place (literally and metaphorically) and just enjoy being there with God for a few minutes.

Praying for peace for all here, but especially for Oma, for Room, and for Kay. Also thinking of BES who has so much to contend with, of Badvoc, of PA, and of MHD - praying that peace in her case constitutes a rest from pain and illness.

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SESthebrave · 20/05/2013 06:16

TUO. - what a lovely reflection and, yes, I think we would all benefit from creating a bit more of those peaceful moments in our lives.

Prayers for all in need. Asking God for his blessing and live on each one of us and for our own individual needs - whether that be peace, strength, healing or something else.

Badvoc · 20/05/2013 07:27

Thank you tuo. Peace....that sounds nice!
Hoping to spend some time with my friend from church at some point this week...she always manages to make me feel better!

Kaykat · 20/05/2013 07:40

I had a tough day yesterday, some Christian friends have tried to be supportive to both myself and H but I now feel the help they are giving him is hurting me and DS. I feel betrayed but these are good Christians who do everything with much prayer so I must be wrong to feel this way. I now feel I must distance myself from them as it is impossible for them to support us both and I don't have so many friends that I want to lose any. Didn't get much sleep worrying about it.

Badvoc · 20/05/2013 07:43

Or perhaps your H has manipulated them too Kay?

Tuo · 20/05/2013 08:08

On phone so can't write much, Kay, but I agree with Badvoc - it sounds as if they are acting with good intentions, and have been manipulated by your ex into believing his view of things. Can you sit them down and tell them the whole story, and then say that you know it's invidious to ask them to take sides, but that it's too painful for you to be close to them while they are close to him. If they can't or won't distance themselves from him then you will need to distance yourself from them (not forever, but until - as they doubtless will eventually - they see him as he really is). I hope and pray it all works out for you.

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Badvoc · 20/05/2013 08:11

People like your Ex are very good at manipulating people, even (especially?) good, well intentioned people.
But - if they cannot support you in a helpful way and if they make you unhappy - then yes, cut contact.
Time to think about you and your ds.
X

Dutchoma · 20/05/2013 09:14

That is very hard Kay but not unusual. Badvoc is right. They don't have a clue about what he has done to you. Talk to them, tell them what really happened. The truth will set you free.

MaryBS · 20/05/2013 10:13

If they are hurting you by helping him Kay, you need to tell them. Prayers for you... keep positive.

Lovely 3 minute retreat today, reminding us all how we are loved:

www.loyolapress.com/3-Minute-Retreat-you-are-loved.htm?updatedate=5/19/2013%206:30:07%20AM&utm_campaign=3-minute-retreat-daily-email&utm_medium=link&utm_source=email-link

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 20/05/2013 11:28

Quick prayer request.

My car badly overheated on the way to work. It's now in the garage. I had a hole in my rubber pipe and all the water had leaked out.

Please pray I haven't damaged the engine as it's a cheap job to repair if it's just a hose. But I simple cannot afford it if it's more serious Sad

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 20/05/2013 11:30

It's not wrong to feel this way Kay x

Can't say it better than others but praying.

Badvoc · 20/05/2013 13:38

Oh mome...I do hope it's not major with the car. I know all too well the sinking feeling when you get another bill that you can't afford :(
Well, I had a horrid weekend.
Went to church for the Pentecost service which was lovely.
But I was vile to dh and dc all weekend.
Sigh.
Dh let me down on Friday (long story but he said he was taking me out for lunch for our wedding anniversary which was last week) I was quite excited! He then not only didn't take me, but didn't come home from work til 3pm (usually home at 12.45)...no phone call, no text, nothing.
I felt a fool sat there waiting :(
Then he got me some flowers - I know I should be grateful for any gift - but they are the gaudiest, cheapest looking supermarket things I have ever seen! I have such simple tastes...tulips, freesias, but bright purple and yellow and red crysanthemums!?

We have been together for nearly 18 years and sometimes I dont think he knows me at all.
So I feel pathetic and ungrateful all at the same time.
Then Ds1 was moaning about doing his dyslexia spelling workbook and I just flipped at him :( I have spent 100s of hours helping him with his literacy and I am sick of it.
I don't want to be his teacher, physio or therapist anymore. I just want to be his mum.
Sorry for the mini rant...I know I just need to accept that dh is not the thoughtful caring type and that ds is only 9 but I am pretty tired of it all ATM.

BlackeyedSusan · 20/05/2013 15:17

just being a mum would be fabulous... oh to ditch the physion/otx 2 children and all the extra appointments! it is tough badvoc. unrelenting. hope you have recovered from that thread. [stalker emotion]

good luck with the car mome.

i m trying to tidy. it is like trying to bale out the sea with a teaspoon. i am feeling demoralised about the state of the flat and stessed tht I ill not get eveything done before we go on holiday. mum is coming on thursday, hoping she is capabel enough to fold washing and sort toys.

Badvoc · 20/05/2013 15:28

Well, that was my own fault BES! I should know better really...:)
I have done nothing this afternoon other than watch octonauts and colour with ds2!
Ds1 just home so will be doing his computer work and spelling work soon...sigh.
Hoping that when dh is home I can cook dinner and then slope off for a bath and a wallow in my own misery :)

Dutchoma · 20/05/2013 16:59

Oh dear Badvoc hugs. Hope you feel better for the rant, that's all I can say. It sounds relentless.

Kaykat · 20/05/2013 17:03

Thanks for your messages. I already told them the full story and even before I did the wife in particular saw right through his lies. However they feel they mustn't judge him without evidence. I have found that men and Christian men in particular are unwilling to judge cheating and abuse harshly, they want to consider both sides to a story. My best support aside from family has definitely come from women.

Dutchoma · 20/05/2013 17:25

That is quite sad reflection Kay. Surely no-one could want for more 'evidence' than your h has already provided? I don't get it.

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