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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 · 08/06/2013 08:56

And me...

madhairday · 08/06/2013 09:45

Praying for you today, Blue. x

HadALittleFaithBaby · 08/06/2013 20:28

Praying blue Thanks

RoomForALittleOne · 09/06/2013 16:46

Can I ask for some prayer for. I don't know, patience/perseverance/labour? I've had a particularly rough few days. I'm exhausted because I can't sleep properly because I'm so uncomfortable, my sickness is bad and I keep on having bouts of regular, painful contractions that stop. I feel quite tearful/hormonal. I thought I was fed up before. I can't do this anymore Sad

sparklingwine · 09/06/2013 18:43

Long-time lurker here - Any praying people around please pray for a clergy family I know. The vicar's mum is dying (very suddenly) a long way away from their home parish, and at the same time the vicar's wife is on a course at the other end of the country. All their children are at the moment all staying with friends/family close to home. They all know that God is with them, but I think need prayers for strength and resiliance, and also that all the complicated logistics involved go as smoothly as possible. And prayers also for the wider family of the ill lady, as there will be wide ranging repercussions for the family when she dies.
thanks

Dutchoma · 09/06/2013 18:56

Welcome sparkling. Such a complicated situation, thank God He knows what it its all about and I am praying that He will be in the situation and resolve it in the best possible way.
Room how understandable that you are fed up to the back teeth of the whole situation. Praying that you will sleep better tonight and the sickness will go. Also that the contractions will either come through and produce baby or that they will calm down so you can have some rest. Praying for all of you.

RoomForALittleOne · 09/06/2013 20:28

Welcome, welcome Sparkling! Praying for that family and the complexities of the situation. Also that they are given the time and space that they will need to grieve when they are in such a public role.

Thanks DO. I have pulled myself together a lot! I have realised that I have been spending far too much time alone and have become quite self-centred. It's easy to forget how life carries on even when my life feels 'on hold'. I found out some old journals to read what I was writing shortly before the other children were born. I think that I am feeling quite normal for 8 months pregnant. I also read done older entries and couldn't believe quite how depressed I was and how that affected my thinking. Life is unrecognisable now compared to then and I feel very blessed Smile

Dutchoma · 09/06/2013 20:56

That sounds much more positive Room

Bluetinkerbell · 09/06/2013 21:24

Praying for all.
The funeral went well yesterday, well as well as funerals can go. A very touching service, DD1 was such a good girl comforting everyone. She's so natural about the whole situation. She got a bit upset just art the end on the cemetery as she thought because we were in Belgium, my grandad wouldn't be with Sterre. I explained her that when you're dead, you're everywhere all the time, which she understood.
My family were very supportive for each other and no more arguments.
We had a nice relaxing day at my parents today and flying back early tomorrow morning.

Tuo · 09/06/2013 23:16

Hello everyone... I'm back! I accidentally clicked on something and hid the thread, and it took me a while to work out how to get it back again. Plus I've had rather an excess of RL this last week... Stupidly busy and feeling a bit hassled and stressed by it all, though I've had a nice weekend which has helped me to feel a bit more peaceful.

I have been praying for everyone even though I haven't been around much.

Room - it's completely understandable that you feel tired and frustrated and hassled in your situation. Yes, it's normal to feel like that at 8 months pregnant, but you should also bear in mind that you've had a tougher pregnancy than most. Praying that - after we all prayed for her/him to stay put for so long! - baby will put in an appearance soon and that in the meantime you're able to get some rest.

Blue - you've been very much in my thoughts. I'm so glad you were able to be there to say goodbye to your grandfather and to be with your family at this time. I'm glad it all went as well as it possibly could, and I'm sure that your DDs were a very cheering presence for everyone. Praying for a safe trip back tomorrow.

Sparkling - welcome... nice to have you emerge from lurkerdom and say hello! Praying for that family in their complicated and difficult situation. May God be with them as they work through it all...

Praying also for niminypiminy (who posts more on t'other thread, but who may lurk round these parts too...) as she goes to her BAP tomorrow.

And praying, as always, for all on this thread...

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jan13 · 10/06/2013 09:16

im sorry im not being any help on here at the minute but im really struggling at the minute. would so love prayer for my relationship with God - i feel blocked from going to him, and so far from him. my relationship with ex still not sorted and is really bugging me. and im so knackered and feeling low.

Dutchoma · 10/06/2013 10:31

Prayers as always Jan and for everyone else too.

madhairday · 10/06/2013 12:19

Praying Jan, for an overflow of peace and a knowledge that God is with you, and for strength and hope.

So pleased it all went well Blue. DD1 is so lovely! :)

Praying for niminy today.

Welcome sparkling, and praying for that family, that there is much support around and they feel loved and upheld in this sad time.

Continuing to pray for Room, that you may know peace and calm in this time.

Have heard from Gingercurl, who is busy with her thesis, and wants you to know she is praying for you all.

RoomForALittleOne · 10/06/2013 13:07

Hey MHD, how are you?

Praying for Jan and for Blue as she heads back from Belgium today.

BlackeyedSusan · 10/06/2013 15:52

we got to our appointment on time! yay!

got to go and get the children.

Dutchoma · 10/06/2013 16:14

Well done BES

HadALittleFaithBaby · 10/06/2013 17:27

Praying...

Bluetinkerbell · 10/06/2013 20:37

Prayers please, DD3 is not well, high temperature since Saturday night, took her to walk in centre and she needs to go and get checked at the pediatric assessment unit. Quickly came home to eat something and charge my battery. Been up since 4:30 this morning, absolutely shattered

Dutchoma · 10/06/2013 21:24

Oh Blue, praying...

Tuo · 10/06/2013 22:27

Praying for all.

Blue - praying DD3 will feel better soon, and for strength (and hopefully some sleep soon!) for you.

Room - how are you feeling today?

Jan - I'm sorry that things are so tough. Remember that you don't need to go to God; He is with you always. Praying that you will feel His presence and know the comfort that He brings.

MHD - thank you for passing on news of Gingercurl. I'm glad all is well with her. Sending thesis-completion prayers her way. And how are you? Hoping this sunny weather is agreeing with your health!

BES - your life is so busy... prayers for you as you deal with all the things on your plate.

Thinking of Kay and hoping all is well with her and that the legal case is proceeding; also of Charlotte in her situation with her H; of Momey as she works to help her DS get the support he needs; of Oma and Bob, for health and happiness; of Faith and Faithlet; of Mary and Amber; of Badvoc (how are things with you now?); and of PA, praying for her work overseas and for her preparations to return to the UK for her DD's wedding. And continuing to pray for niminypiminy.

If I've forgotten anyone, I'm sorry... thinking of you too, and praying!

I've got a fairly manic week - I'm pretty much circling the country this week with various work things, so could do with prayers for complicated travel arrangement not to go wrong, and for all the things I have to do to go well. If you don't see me for a few days, I'm not locked out again, just stuck on a train somewhere probably without internet access!

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BlackeyedSusan · 10/06/2013 22:43

praying too.

BlackeyedSusan · 10/06/2013 23:56

I am seeing dd's teacher tomorrow about test results. tis all her fault anyway for mentioning the g word. I need to sleep nd be cleaa heded but am up and nervous and have been sorting out children who have been having nightmares.

HadALittleFaithBaby · 11/06/2013 06:27

Praying...especially for Blue and baby Blue - any news?

Room praying about your pregnancy. Really not long to go now!

Praying for your meeting Bes!

Faithlet slept from 10, stirred at 6 and went back to sleep! :)

Bluetinkerbell · 11/06/2013 09:32

We got home last night but was too tired to post. She's got viral tonsillitis, poorly poppet :( only thing we can give her is paracetamol.

RoomForALittleOne · 11/06/2013 09:52

Oh, Blue, I hate it when paracetamol is the only thing you can give them. It always feels so inadequate to me Sad Praying that she recovers quickly and you get some sleep today.

Faith what a relief that Faithlet slept that well! All of your persistence and hard work has been rewarded with sleep!

I'm feeling exhausted, very nauseas and uncomfortable today. I'm not feeling down and whingey, more accepting that I'm nearly 36 weeks pregnant and tired/uncomfortable is normal! I have DS with me this morning which is lovely and special but means I can't nap. I had a bit of a wobble last night about giving birth because that means I'll have to look after a newborn. I know it's obvious but reality dawned on me!