I have called this thread 'new beginnings', as it felt appropriate to lots of us at the moment, in a whole series of ways.
Since I started our last thread, back in April, we have welcomed Abigail Faith, daughter of HadALittleFaithBaby, and Hannah Faith, daughter of RoomForALittleOne. We thank God for their safe arrival and pray that He will watch over them and surround them with His love as they grow.
We pray for Kaykat and for CharlotteCollinsismovingon as they deal with the breakdown of their marriages. We pray not only for Kay, but also for her friend who has been providing her with excellent support and legal advice, for a clear way forward and a swift resolution. We pray for a clear and positive way forward also for Charlotte, and for her children to cope with this change in their lives with understanding and resilience.
We pray for PositiveAttitude as she settles back into life in the UK, and prepares for a period away from her DH and DD4. We pray, in particular, for her DD1, that she find a job in which she will feel supported and which will help her to feel happier and better able to cope with life. We also pray for happiness for PA's DD3, who has just got married, and for her DS in his new job. Finally we pray for the work of her DH in Cambodia, praying that the separation is bearable and that he continues to be able to make a real difference to people's lives over there.
We pray for BlueTinkerbell as she moves to a new home, looks for work, and continues to explore her vocation. May this move be a really positive new beginning for Blue and her family.
Likewise, we pray for niminypiminy who will begin ordination training in September.
And we pray for my church and diocese in the aftermath of some major structural changes. This is a new beginning that was imposed rather than chosen, but may it bring positive developments nonetheless.
We pray also for:
... amberlight, for her work raising awareness of autism in churches, and for this work to be welcomed and valued, rather than greeted with incomprehension, far less hostility;
... BlackEyedSusan, for all the many things which she has to juggle in her life as a single parent; in particular, we pray for her mum's health, for peaceful and restorative holidays, for order in her flat and with her paperwork, and for her DC; we pray especially that they both receive the support that they need from their school;
... BoxOfDelights, for her to receive a clear diagnosis and suitable treatment for her eye problem very soon;
... Don'tsteponthemomeraths, that her DS is able to access the support he needs and is valued and nurtured at school; for better support also for her DD; for better relationships at work; and for her nephew, who has suffered a burst appendix;
... DutchOma and Bob, for health for Bob and for good support (moral and practical) for Oma as she cares for him day by day; and for the ability to rest and breathe easily in this heat;
...JakeBullet as she deals with her uncle's ill-health and decision to move back to his native Switzerland. May he be well cared-for and peaceful there, and may Jake not miss him too much;
... MadHairDay, for health as she lives with chronic illness, and for strength as she mourns the death of a friend; we remember also MHD's friend and all who knew and loved her at this time;
We also pray for friends who haven't been around for a while... for Badvoc, for Gingercurl and her thesis, for Jan and her DD, for MaryBS, and for all 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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New beginnings: a Christian prayer thread for summer
Tuo · 13/07/2013 23:22
Hello! Sorry for the long silence. I was away at a conference for the second half of last week, and have been really under the weather this week and not really on top of things at all - not least because it has also been stupidly busy at work and outside of work (see below). I've just had a quick read through as it's really late now and I desperately need to sleep... I'll do a round-up tomorrow, or maybe I should even think about a new thread, in the next few days as we're up to over 900 messages.
Anyway, I wanted to add prayers for all on this thread, and especially to thank God that baby Grace is doing a little better, that Charlotte (good to hear from you, Charlotte!) is now in her own place, and that the Room family have found a fabulous curacy.
I also just want to thank God for my church. We've had a lot of outreach type stuff going on this week (and still ongoing over the weekend) and - despite being in a bit of an unhealthy state for it - I've found it so inspiring. Not sure how DH is feeling about how much time I've been spending there this week (and I'd appreciate prayers for his understanding, though it's hard, I know, for him to 'get it') but I've reassured him that it's a one-off, and it ends on Sunday! I am feeling very happy, though, to have been a part of this. 
Goodnight all!
Tuo a new thread would be great maybe BES could get on easier?
Charlotte I'm so pleased you have your own place. So happy for you. I can't remember how long I've been on the prayer thread now but I remember how you used to struggle and I remember you starting to realise your marriage wasn't healthy or happy. Not Under Bondage by Barbara Roberts is a great book to bring peace to a Christian thinking of leaving an EA marriage. I sometimes mention it on here. I wish more pastors would read it. Theologically based and puts paid to some povs pedalled in the Church. No one should feel they should remain in an EA marriage just because there's no adultery 
I used to be called Teaandcakeplease when you posted on here more. So pleased for you. Everything is clearer in retrospect and I'm praying for this next stage in your life x
Sorry, but can someone explain what EA stands for? 
Prayers appreciated here. My tummy is playing me up badly today. DH is working all day and mummy's don't get days off!
I've lurked enough to see the transition from teaandcake to Mome. :) And your name stands out for me because of a flurry of PMs one evening when you recommended that book. I have read it and my parents have too - it's been very helpful. So a belated thank you! 
Oh sorry I'm so tired so much of the time I cannot remember who I've spoken to and when anymore. Glad you found it helpful.
Off to bed in a sec Should've gone hours ago.
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Badvoc I am so glad you found the service a comfort. And lovely to hear that you sang your "special" song. I have one song that means an awful lot to me and I have seen it as a "hug" from God in the past when it is sang just when I needed that special touch. (I am not crazy, honest, it's the only way I can describe it 
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tuo could I ask for my family to be added to the next thread list:
My parents: as said up thread, within 2 days we were told that both of them were now effectively living on borrowed time. Dad is mum's primary carer, but not too sure how much longer this can continue. Sis and I share care between us.
DD1: Give thanks that her depression has lifted so much and she is enjoying student life at uni. Please pray for a job for her.
DD3: Pregnant, due in February. (I have a real deep fear over this pregnancy - my first pregnancy ended very badly, me removed to mainland hospital, emergency CS, Emma born too soon just to save my life and she died at 8 days old, I was in intensive care for a week - hereditary problem, so I fear she will suffer in the same way)
DS: struggling with settling back in the UK. Please pray for a job for him, too, and for his anxieties to subside.
Edit as you want to, but I wanted to give an update. Many thanks.
Can I ask for prayers for DS who is (hopefully) recovering from a vomiting bug? He's not quite 3 yet so it's hard trying to explain to him that he can't have his milk
Ahh, poor LittleOne, hope he's better soon.
I've got the end of half-term blues really bad today - we had a bit of a nightmare Monday morning today - dd was very stressed about an art project and forgot/couldn't find some essential stuff. DH also lost something and everyone was in a mega grump - mainly at me it seemed 
As I said half-term trip to my parents was a bit mixed - sometimes wonder if could cope with a job on top of everything else - but have to try to be positive. Life balance (and finances) were better when I did have one.
Doing the application tomorrow I think as I had a few other things to sort out today to do with a committee I'm on.
Sorry to be blue
for anyone else who is too x
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