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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.

OP posts:
BlackeyedSusan · 02/06/2013 23:02

so sorrry blue. cross posted. Sad may he rest in peace, may you have space to grieve and say goodbye. may you know the love of god surrounding you, keeping you through this sad time.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 03/06/2013 00:13

Oh Blue Sad Thinking of you and your family at this time and praying x

RoomForALittleOne · 03/06/2013 06:29

So sorry for your loss, Blue. Praying for peace for all of your family and to know the comfort of God.

Bakingtins · 03/06/2013 06:36

Blue praying for your family and that either a way for you to go will open up or you will make your peace with saying goodbye in another way.

HadALittleFaithBaby · 03/06/2013 07:00

I'm sorry to hear that blue. I'm pleased to hear it was peaceful. Praying for you and your family at this time.

RoomForALittleOne · 03/06/2013 11:20

Prayers to make it to bedtime would be appreciated in the Room Household today. DD1 is on an INSET day today and was up in the night at 2:30 then wet the bed at 5:40. DS climbed out of his cot yesterday afternoon and then woke me up trying to do it again at 6:10 this morning. I couldn't get comfy last night so I've had very little sleep. DH's deadline is 4pm and he has had virtually no sleep for several nights as he's been looking after me and the children during the day then working at night. MIL was expecting us to go to her house for tea but no-one has enough energy for the trek over there and the late night that the children will end up having. She didn't take the hint ghat we would love to see her over here (so that I could get some sleep). Oh, and I'm feeling very nauseas plus having lots of tightenings...

CharlotteCollinsismovingon · 03/06/2013 11:33

Praying, especially for Blue and family, bes that she gets a little much-needed peace in her day, and for the Room family. And jan cos things sound tough: praying for endurance.

HadALittleFaithBaby · 03/06/2013 15:45

Praying Room.

I'd appreciate prayer. I popped to work to show off the baby and wish I hadn't bothered! It was nice to see people but its upset me for a couple of reasons - I've been told I'll be moved when I go back. Technically my contract is there but I was working elsewhere while I was pregnant where I felt happier.

I don't like the boss on the other team - she's made it clear she doesn't respect me. The idea of working there makes me want to cry. I've also been told I owe 50 hours because I didn't do enough when I went back on the ward (because of how they did the rota!) so I will either have to do more hours (difficult with child care) or lose some of my annual leave. Also sad as it sounds I've realised they haven't clubbed together to buy a gift for Faithlet. Not that I'm grabby and expect it but its the norm to do a whip round and not doing it for me means they either didn't think to or chose not to. Either way I don't feel like part of the team because of it. Prayers that I don't take this to heart and that an alternative to going back to other ward presents itself greatly appreciated.

BlackeyedSusan · 03/06/2013 16:04

oh faith. sorry it did not go well.

room. hang on in there praying for h's deadline.

thanks charrlotte. I got some sleep and a chat with friends this morning and have spent a large part of the day extracting shells from decomposing seaweed Envy and washing them. i will do some identification with dd Smile later.

someone is going to work out the extended norms for me on dd's test scores. (tested due to problems with school) I may need a very long lie down afterwards as i am still pocessing the reasearch done on the internet and gai scores. (but it does explain a lot ) sorrry, being a bit vague as it is so public and do not want a flaming. will pm though.

Dutchoma · 03/06/2013 17:23

BES please do. Your dd is such a sweetheart. Glad you got to speak to some friends.
Room did he make the deadline? How are you feeling?

Dutchoma · 03/06/2013 17:24

Faith could you speak to HR about your worries on your return? It does not sound a very nice atmosphere, especially as I know how hard you worked and how long before your maternity leave started. It sounds very unfair.

thegreenheartofmanyroundabouts · 03/06/2013 17:47

Lots to pray for.

I think we need a candle smilie but this ["] will have to do for now.

HadALittleFaithBaby · 03/06/2013 18:12

DO technically it's fair to put me back where I'm contracted to be there and on paper it's the ward most people would prefer. I just clash with the boss. When we were colleagues she was quite abrasive and I don't fancy working under her. There's a possibility they will need more staff on my old ward so I'm praying there will be a chance I can go back there. My old boss has made it clear she wants to keep me and will push to get me back! :) there is time to see how it pans out, I'm not back til October at the earliest or Christmas if I can persuade DH!

bes it sounds like there's positives in there, especially the sleep! Praying you gain understanding about the test results.

Room I hope he got the assignment done and you get a better night tonight.

RoomForALittleOne · 03/06/2013 20:10

Thank-you for the prayers. DH has handed in his assignments on time but they are not up to his usual standard (he generally gets a first though so I'm hoping that he still gets a solid pass). I'm waiting for the relief to wash over me. I'm going to have a bath and an early night now that we've spent a bit of time together. The baby seems to have moved lower down today which I guess is the cause of my discomfort. At least DH's college time is going to be a bit easier for the next few weeks and he is doing really well in his placement too. I think the point at which we can truly breathe a sigh of relief is coming...

Faith I was in a similar situation after having DD1 and was really annoyed that I had agreed a working pattern that suited both the ward and our family. In the end I asked to be transferred and ended up in dermatology outpatients. Not exactly the move I had in mind and seem doesn't really 'float my boat' but it was very interesting and easier to be a working mother there plus it was less bitchy than the ward.

Dutchoma · 03/06/2013 20:26

I've lost count again of how many weeks you are now Room What a relief it will be when the baby is there!

RoomForALittleOne · 03/06/2013 20:37

I'm 34+4 today, DO. I'm not worried about having the baby now as it would be OK. Hard work yes, but it's not exactly a great pregnancy.

bountyicecream · 03/06/2013 21:21

Please can I ask you all to think and pray for me. Basically I am in an emotionally abusive marriage and had reached the difficult decision to leave. When I had the conversation with my husband he persuaded me to stay and since then (3 weeks) has been lovely. I do believe that miracles can happen but also know that emotional abusers will play nice in order to hook me back in. I need prayer for guidance and understanding of whether my husband has changed or no

My mum has sent me the following prayer:

Father god. I pray for Bounty at this difficult time. Please be with her and take care of her. Please give her a peace to know what she should do that is the right thing. I pray that you will help her see the real H very soon, clearly and without question. Lord I pray for her and DD. In Jesus name. Amen

Thanks

HadALittleFaithBaby · 03/06/2013 21:21

It's great that you've got this far though Room! Baby is much better cooked now :) I hope and pray things will be easier now your DH's college work has eased up.

Bluetinkerbell · 03/06/2013 21:33

Prayers appreciated for an easy resolvement of our issues with regards to ending our rental agreement early. The landlords are being difficult. :(

Dutchoma · 03/06/2013 22:24

Bounty welcome to this thread. Breaking up is hard to do and miracles do happen. But.. you are right in thinking that leopards do not change their spots. I'll gladly join your mother in her prayer and pray peace for you and your dd.

amberlight · 04/06/2013 06:38

Praying for each of you.

RoomForALittleOne · 04/06/2013 06:50

Blue, what is the landlord wanting? Have you tried putting a message on the legal or property boards to get some free advice? Do you know anyone who would like to take over your tenancy?

Bounty praying that you can see clearly and also for your safety. If you asked your DH to go for counselling, what would be his response? I wonder if it would be helpful to have a neutral third party listening and if they are deeply concerned then he will be told by someone other than you that he needs help.

MaryBS · 04/06/2013 08:08

I agree Bounty about asking him to go to counselling with you. If he is truly serious about improving things, he will agree. I was in an emotionally abusive marriage (my first marriage, I remarried), and stayed far too long, partly because of the vows I'd made. Thats not to say yours is the same, he may genuinely be wishing to improve. God be with you...

Bluetinkerbell · 04/06/2013 10:09

Room basically they want us to pay up £1300 to finish the contract, it's fixed term! We think that is extortionate, it's a whole months salary for me!
We are willing to pay part of or the whole of reletting costs which we think are not that expensive.They have know said that we are not allowed to finish the contract early, so need to keep paying until December! The thing is, we already know people who are willing to rent the house.
I've phoned CAB and they said that the landlords can ask that, as there is no break out clause in the contract and legally we are obliged to pay till December. They are saying it's a gesture of goodwill that we 'only' need to pay 2 months worth of rent to get out of the contract. :(

RoomForALittleOne · 04/06/2013 10:56

Have you countered their offer with an offer to pay the fees associated with re-letting and the details of the people who want to let it, Blue? Don't pass on the details unless they agree to this in writing (even on an e-mail). Have you discussed what happens with your deposit if you leave early?

From a Landlord's point of view, it is very stressful having your property empty if you're paying a mortgage especially at the moment. we had so many people lined up for our house that was 'guaranteed' to rent quickly because it was so nice. That never happened as people kept on realusing that theg couldn't afford it. That was no help to us. Given that they are entitled to another six months rent as per your contract, they probably feel that they are being reasonable asking for two months and financially it sounds like a safe bet in the current climate. Having said that, if you can get someone to take over the contract almost seamlessly, one month's rent would cover their overheads.