MN Christian Prayer Request Thread TAKE FOUR!!

[CaptainDippy]

Hello!!

Well there have been lots of prayer requests for the month of June - and lots of answered prayers too - YEY!!

Here's a summary of June's prayer requests etc ......

MaryBS - Reader application was a success - Well Done!! again - starts training etc on July 17th. Prayers for a possible move to Canada (DH has seen a job he likes there etc) General prayers for non-Christian DH - that he would "pull his finger out" and just join in stuff like "Men's Night Out" etc - is frustrating!! Prayers for next door neightbour who has experienced two arson attacks in the past few weeks.

Xavielli - Prayers for DH who is going to be a Deacon - YEY!! Prayers for fast recovery for dad who has had a hip replacement op and is currently in hospital.

Pudmog - Has had pains, PG thought to be eptopic, but wasn't - Praise God!! Unsure about which church she should attend, currently goes to CofE, but is drawn to local Vineyard church - anxiety about loyalty etc. Hard decision. Her children's school is currently being accused of racism, prayers for the Head and Govenors as they deal with this sensitive situation. DS1 has just been diagnosed with asthma. Lots of strength.

Tamba - Dealing with very difficult family situation - DH has moved out of the family home.

Catj - Her little DD4 is home - YEY!! Ongoing prayers for her health.

longwaytogo - Prayers for strength as she feels under-confident and lonely - Just feeling really crap and needing a lot of love and support right now. Prayers for her friend and her friends family as they deal with the loss of their 10 yr old niece. Prayers for 14yr old DD who is experiencing tiedness, migranes, aching joints without explaination.

Kate100 - Nanny died peacefully and funeral went well - Kate100 did an amazing job holding everything together and doing all the catering and opening up her home etc

PandaG - Has been feeling yukky and poorly - hoping she is better soon!!

Jessicaandrebecceasmummy - DH is going to be discharged from the army in about 5 months and needs another op on his knee in the next few weeks. Prayers for security in their future as they moved out of army life. How did the honeymoon go for your friends? Was your BF's new hubby ok on the plane?? Was praying hard!!

Kiwikat - Has Obstetric Cholostatsis and was being induced last Friday - praying everything has gone ok and she posts soon!!

Coggy - Ongoing prayers as she copes with the loss of her little one a year ago and tries for another baby. xxx

Marslady - Friend who had prostrate cancer has been given the "all clear" - Praise God!! Prayers for friend who has Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma - has stem cell transplant last week. Praying everything went all right and that God protects him as his immunity will be v.low over the coming weeks.

PeachyClair - Prayers as the FIL of a BF has died, he was only 60 nd his loss is felt greatly. xx

Emkana - Praise God!! for Sebastian Edward who was born last week!! Ongoing prayers as there are still worries about his health for the future.

Tigert - Praise God!! - Her little DD's op went well and she is recovering nicely. Long may this continue!!

mrsgee - Popped in to say "hello", she is fine!!

Nanou1 - Now in f/t employment and doing ok!! Prayers for her DH as he attends job interviews etc. Praying something fab comes along soon!!

CaptainDippy - Praise God! for giving her a job!! Prayers as she starts training on Monday morning. Praying that everything goes smoothly that this new change will settle down soon and she'll not panic too much!! Praying that housing is sorted soon - and that she passes her driving test soon too!! Prayers also for a friend who has had to move out of her house (looong story) and is living in her DH's Uncle's house at present. Praying her and her little family would find a home of their own very soon!!

Gotta go now, but hope that is ok!! Pray away!!

[Xavielli]

Hello peeps.

DP and I have had a lovely day and we are going out for some drinkies tonight.

Please could you pray for my sister please. I just found out today that she is 11weeks pregnant with an Edward's syndrome baby (google it.. the statistics are awful) and that she will have to have it aborted. Help me pray that she and her family have the strength to get through this and that she has the courage to try for another baby.. Not to replace this one, but so that their family will be complete.

I feel so sad for her and can't imagine what she must be going through, don't even know what to say to her, I hope she doesnt think me heartless for not calling.

Praying hard for all you ladies and your families... You are all truely a Godsend in times like these... God bless you all.

[CaptainDippy]

Xavi - Glad you and DP have had a lovely day - enjoy the drinkies later on!!

So so so so for your sis. I am just beyond words - I just lift her up to the Father - praying that she finds comfort and strength at this time. Please keep us informed. xx

[footprint]

Hello everyone!

Xavielli - your poor sister, what an awful thing to go through. I will certainly pray for her

Glad you are enjoying dh's b'day though.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

[CaptainDippy]

Just wondering - how did they dectect that the baby had Edward Syndrome? It's mostly picked up at the 20 week scan or through amnio / placental biopsy. I just wondered. x

[Xavielli]

Had dating scan... Thought possible signs of it then... repeat scan... more signs of it there. Amniocentesis, confirmed all of it.

[PandaG]

Xavielli - so so for your sister. praying for all of you at this time. Hope you are able to enjoy the rest of Dh's birthday.

my thought are with you. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

[MaryBS]

Xavielli, praying for your poor sister and her family. What an awful, awful thing to have happen.

[CaptainDippy]

My friend had a baby with Edward Syndrome. She decided to keep her and give birth etc. It was very very sad and very very harrowing, but she was truly beautiful. Her name was Annabelle Grace. She died aged just 3 months, 5 days. They were so thankful for the time they were able to spend with her, but it was really really tough for them as a family. This was 3 years ago and they now have a gorgeous little boy called Alexander - doesn't make it any easier though. Praying for your sis and her DP/DH and your family as you support her through this. xxxx

[CaptainDippy]

Bit delay - but I've not had much time for "surfing" on MN recently, but I just found this fabulous thread from emkana!!

EmkanasGoodNews

Tamba has been separated from her DH for 3 weeks now, but she seems fairly happy - so keep praying for her lots!!

[katzg]

they couldn't make their minds up, i was at a conference this weekend with 3 of the pannel and by 6pm on fri they couldn't decide so are meeting again on mon

[CaptainDippy]

Scary stuff Katzg - Prolonging the agnoy for you, poor thing!! Hope they reach a decision soon. //[hugs]

Is everyone having a nice weekend - Best go check on tea before it burns!!

[MaryBS]

Katzg - praying hard for you. I know its agonising waiting, but if they are undecided, its better than a 'no'. Praying that you'll get some good news tomorrow.

We've had a pretty hectic w'end. School fete yesterday, DH and I ended up at the vicarage counting all the money - raised £3000, which is pretty good, as we're only a small village. Only down side, was the head had to be so ungracious. We were kicked out of the PTA office with only about 1/2 an hour left to count, because 'she wanted to lock up the school and get home. No thanks, no nothing!

When DH heard that they hadn't got any food in at the Vicarage for dinner today, he invited them all round here for a bbq!!! Fortunately I didn't mind! As the weather was v. windy and it looked like rain, we ended up eating inside, with 10 of us round the dinner table! Good to see DH getting on so well and joining in - Praise God!
Had to have a massive cleanup beforehand though - the vicar and his wife have seen our house in a state, but his mother hadn't!

CD - thats good news about Emkana!

[PandaG]

Katz, so sorry to hear that your wait is still going on, although a wait is a lot better than no! Praying that it is good news tomorrow.

Well done at raising so much money at the fete Mary. Great that your DH felt comfortable inviting the vicar and family round for lunch, that is a step forward

How is everybody else? I have just been for a kip, all that cleaning yesterday must have exhausted me

[longwaytogo]

Evening all - feeling absolutly c**p don't know whats wrong with me today. Went to church this morning then realised that dh and kids had to be out with the band at 1p.m we already live 1/2 hour away and band were another 20mins away, dinner was in the oven, i ended up sitting in the car in a far distant car park for an hour as babies were asleep, got home at three after meat being in oven since 9 this morning luckily it was fine, but 3 when we got in so cooked dinner had half hour sit down before out for evening service.

Cried most of way through that - puppet ministry set me off when they played a song people need the Lord. People must be really fed up of seeing me with a miserable face. aghhhh feel like slapping myself.

[MaryBS]

lwtg - sorry you felt/feel like that. Sounded like a pretty stressful day yesterday. Will pray for healing for you from the Lord. When things get too much for me, I sometimes cry in church - its a sort of stress valve that gets triggered. You can be yourself with God, even if you feel you have to hold it in the rest of the time, around family/friends etc.

[Pudmog]

Wanted to cry and cry at church- but there was no way I was going to. It is all so false and a load of lies, being part of a church community. Maybe I just need to be rid of my cynical streak. The girl in question was nicey nicey over the top testerday- I would rather we just aknowledged each other and got on with our separate lives really. That sounds really harsh- if she was ever in need- of course I would help her. It also made me angry yesterday that I read the 'pastoral care' board all about caring and sharing friendship and offering support- where were they when I asked for help and where were they when I didn't pitch up for church for nearly a year? Oh silly me it is all run by this couple and their cronies, so it is pick and mix minstry!!!!!!!


Sorry about the rant- I am a jolly and happy person - really I am- just not feeling very christian spirited today. Will confess my sins later!

[chjlly]

Hi Could I ask you please to pray for Catj's dd4 she was rushed into hospital again at the weekend

[CaptainDippy]

Hi all!! Just hung the washing up after coming back from the doctor with DD2 - She's got exactly what she had three weeks ago The fungal thing has come back on her lip and she was screaming for ever and ever last night, before doing a gross nappy about half 9 and then settling down for the night. Sigh. The doctor said it was an Upper Respitory Tract Infection, which is exactly what they said last time. He pescribed her anti-b's (again) and sent me on my way. I just feel a bit grumpy and stressed cos I just can't believe I am back to Square One again - and it is my Birthday on Weds and it looks like all our nice plans are going to have to be cancelled. I know that I am being very selfish and I shouldn't care cos my dear little DD is ill; but I can't help but feel a bit cross. I just feel like everything I try and do is flawed atm. Grrrrrrr! Please pray poor little DD feels heaps better soon and the mushrooms disappear. Humph. Humph. Humph. Humph.

Ahem.

Sorry about that. I just needed to rant!! Feel a bit better now!! How are you all??

Well Done! on the amount of money raised at the school fete MaryBS - Is it going to the school or a charity or half-and-half or what? Soooooo pleased that DH is getting involved as well - brilliant news (even if it does mean he invites the world and his wife round to your house for food!! ) Feel happy and positive for you!!

Oh, lwtg and Pudmog!! I am sorry you're are both feeling a bit and . Praying for an unlifting in your spirits - I am glad you can come on here and pour everything out - It is good for you and be assured that we are all praying through stuff for you. Keep your eyes firmly fixed on Jesus and trust in God's Love and God's plans for you both. I am sorry life is getting you down atm lwtg and I am sorry that church is letting you down Pudmog. //[hugs] to you both. Big Love. xxxx

Praying hard for Catj's DD4 chijlly - Thank you so much for posting and letting us know so that we can pray. Please keep us updated. Praying she will home again soon. xxxx

DD2 is awake and screaming again - she must be exhausted - please pray she settles again soon. She needs to sleep, poor thing.

[katzg]

sadly i didn't get the job - but i came a very close second, they chose experience over ability.

[PandaG]

Hello all

chjlly, will certainly pray for her dd4, thanks for the update

CD, so sorry to hear DD2 is poorly again, will pray for her, and for a good birthday for you on Weds.

Longwaytogo, praying for you my love, sounds like yesterday was a bit of a nightmare. I often cry in church, and no-one takes a blind bit of notice, at least, not unless I ask for it.

Pudmog, sorry to hear that you got upset yesterday,, praying that you will be able to cry where and when you need to. Really praying that you cvan move forward alongside the woman who upset you, if not closer together, 'cos that sounds impossible right now. Praying for other people not connected to her to provide you with the care and support you need at this time, both in your church and on here. It is so hard when Christians upset us, I know I feel they should know better, but I so know my own frailty. That sounded like I was preaching at you, wasn't meant to, just know we are all flawed,, and other Christians' flaws get up my nose far more than others iyswim! Anyway hugs to you.

Katz, any news yet?

love to you allxx

[PandaG]

Oh katz, sorry to hear that, I was typing while you posted. God must have something better, but I reckon it doesn't feel like it right now.

[longwaytogo]

ok guys - thanks for your prayers, went to bed early, feel a lot better today, met a mumsnetter for the first time in rl today,

cd praying for you lo boy oh boy its hard work when they are ill isn't it. I'm sure you'll have a lovely bday, pudmog you will get there but its so hard to go to a place where we preach love and forgivness and yet so often there are so many underlying currants at church, praying for healing for you and this other persona nd that the Lord will work his healing grace in you both.

[MaryBS]

Katzg - so sorry you didn't get the job

lwtg - glad you're feeling better

Pudmog - praying that things improve for you at church. I know its hard, but try not to let them get you down. Hold your head up high, it will get easier. Don't let their behaviour upset you.

Praying for Catj's daughter, it must be so so hard for them.

CD - the money will be used for the school's benefit. Praying for your DD, not a lot of fun for anyone when little ones are ill

Can I ask for prayers again? I hate my job, I can't afford to quit, I only want to work part-time, so that limits my choices. What I REALLY want is a job that does the same hours as I do now, with at least as much money, that I don't have to retrain for in my own time, but that I enjoy doing. Lord, is that too much to ask for please? The only decent thing about my job is the hours I work. I drop the children off at school, go into work and am back in time to pick them up.

On the plus side, I'm really enjoying doing the prep work for my study day on Saturday. I actually feel like I've got a brain again
M. the vicar lent me a few books on Mark's gospel, and I've been reading them. Its interesting to see what other people have noticed through their in-depth study that I've never noticed before!

[CaptainDippy]

Only time to post quickly ......

Sooooo sorry about the job Katzg - You must be feeling pretty deflated. //[hugs] Praying that God will show you the way .......

Will pray about job for you MaryBS - It is soooo tough when you can't stand the place you are working //[hugs]

Must go - DH calling me!! Love to all. xxxx

[MaryBS]

I've decided we all need cheering up. So, please God, cheer us up.... but in the meantime, here's a website to make you all laugh

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(and if the link works it'll be a miracle )