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HI FIVE!! MN Christian Prayer Request Thread Continues .......

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CaptainDippy · 27/07/2006 20:25

Hello there!!

"Never doubt that a community of thoughtful, committed women, filled with the power and the love of God, using gifts they have identified and developed, and pursuing passions planted in them by God - never doubt that these women can change the world"

Need I say more (thanks for that quote MaryBS!)

Well, here's a summary of July's requests - Do update if you can!!

MaryBS - Prayers for her mum coming to terms with her vocation. Been having vivid dreams and would like for them to stop (have they?) DH's nephew was adopted at the age of 3 and is now exhibiting some bad behavioural problems, mum and dad asking about "giving him back" etc. Very difficult situation. Prayers for study etc as she undertakes the course to become a Reader at church. Difficult situation regarding the church hall needs to be resolved. DD has a class mate who keeps hitting her etc, MaryBS unsure of how to handle the situation. Lots of prayers for non-Chiristian DH as he becomes more involved in church life (YEY! ) Prayers for situation between Vicar and a member of choir and finally prayers for a friend who has been meeting with Social Workers re: possibly adopting today! Pudmog - Feeling nauseous still (16 weeks PG, due on Jan 17th) and has chest infection. Has been struggling to control DS' asthma and has been really, really struggling with church (one couple in particular making it very hard.) Continuing prayers for the situation regarding racist accusations levelled at her children's school.

Twiga - DH's Uncle has Oesophogeal cancer and is very, very ill.

harrisey - Has found somewhere to live when her and her family move to Glasgow to attend Bible College in Sept. Praise God!!

Xavielli - Dad is home from hospital and is doing well. Lots of prayers for her sister who has had to have an abortion following the discovery that her unborn baby had Edward's Syndrome. Prayers as they cope with this loss.

longwaytogo - Ongoing prayers for her DD's health problems, especially for her as she attends Allergy Clinic on Aug 31st Prayers too for her nan and grandad who were involved in a car accident; although they were not seriously hurt, they are battered and bruised and coming to terms with the shock of it all. Lots of prayers for her friend who is going to adopt a little boy - they are meeting up for the 1st time very soon!!

JessicaandRebeccasMummy - DH had another operation on July 5th - Is going to be discharged from the army very soon, lots of prayers for them as a family - finding new job, home etc etc.

Nanou1 - DH didn't get job in the end. Feeling very and right now - lots of prayers needed for reassurance and acceptance - and for another to job to come up very soon!! How did DD do in France Nanou1 btw??

TigerT - DD had to have another op on her head on July 6th as wound was becoming infected - praying that her little DD is ok, the infection is gone and she is on the road to recovery.

footprint - Struggling with depression and anxiety - has been doing better and was last seen going off on her hols with her family! How are you doing honey??

katzg - Didn't get job , but is feeling positive and praying hard that another job opportunity will come up soon as her contract on her current job runs out on Aug 31st. Also prayers for her DD who is under Consultant care for the skin condition Cutaneous Mastocytosis.

PandaG - Currently off on lots of hols - so praying she is having a lovely time! Her youth leader who had cancer died and the service was a beautiful tribute to her.

CatJ - DD4 is still in hospital and is improving, but she is going to require lots of ongoing prayers as she is going to spend quite a bit of time in hospital over the coming weeks / months etc .... Lots of prayers for all the LO's that DD4 is in hospital with.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - DS2's excema is very bad and keeping them all up at night - Prayers for sleep in that household!!

puddingz - Prayers for the family of a little boy (8 yrs) who was tragically killed in a Hit and Run incident.

naerlythree - Prayers for baby DS who has been very poorly.

Kate100 - Prayers for communication issues between her and her dad.

melbournemum - Prayers for her DB and SIL who are about 9 weeks PG. They have lost a number of children through miscarriage - Praying that this "Little Bean" holds on!!

waswondering - Prayers for cousin's 2 week old DD2 who is in hospital with a viral infection.

CaptainDippy - As ever, ongoing prayers for job situation (hers and DH's), house situation and driving lessons (going well btw ) Prayers for friends who are struggling with new baby DS and for friends who are coming to terms with the fact that they will never grow old together as DH has diagnosed with terminal cancer. I think that is all for me - for now!

Love and Prayers to you all. xxxx

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MarsLady · 27/07/2006 20:36

Mars - friend doing well after his stem cell transplant. Pray that he continues to do well and that he doesn't get any infections.

Please also pray that I don't fall out with my neighbours. We may live here for some time!

CaptainDippy · 27/07/2006 20:49

Thank you Mars - So glad your friend is doing well - continuing to pray that he stays clears of any infections etc. Praying too for the situation with your neighbours - eeek! Nice to "see" you honey!

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longwaytogo · 27/07/2006 21:40

wow guys this prayer thread involves sooo many people doesn't it, in fact 20 people in total. God is so good and so many prayers have been answered, do you know i think its just the pick me up I need, started to read a book last night called "out of control and loving it" it has been on our bookshelf a long time, read it once highlighted many things and felt quite sad that really I haven't moved in lots of ways, so this time I pray that it WILL make a difference and I will let go and let God.

won't be around now till Tues taking girls to my mums as they go to Holland tomorrow on internation scout and guide camp

MaryBS · 27/07/2006 21:40

Re: my friend and the adoption. The interview went well, and they've been told its between them and another couple and they will know by tomorrow night. I'm finding it hard to pray because I know one couple will be disappointed
At least they'll know quickly though.

Re: the vivid dreams, touch wood(!) and Praise God, I've not had them since

Xavielli · 27/07/2006 22:07

Thanks CD.

Dad is doing really well and lots of family have been visiting etc. He is trotting around the village like no bodies buisness! Praying that I am able to visit him more!

Spoke to Dsis today and she seemed her usual chirpy self. Wants me to go visit so I assume she is fine with being around Elli again. Also my Mum spoke to her on sunday and they are trying again! WOOHOO!

Praying for all you guys! Never underestimate the power of shared prayer and fellowship! Praise God.

MarsLady · 28/07/2006 09:50

Quick update. My friend has an infection at the moment and they don't know what it is. They've an appointment on Monday, but please pray that it's identified and gone!

katzg · 28/07/2006 10:18

thanks for the summary, prayers for everyone.

i've got a slight repreeve on the unemployment, my contract has now been extended to the 31st of October.

Off on hols tonight for 2 weeks, but will hopefully be able to pop in and catch up

CaptainDippy · 28/07/2006 11:08

Yey! Posts on the new thread already!

Glad the dreams have gone MaryBS and do let us know about your friends and the whole adoption thing asap. It is sad that one couple has to loose out, but I pray whichever couple it is, that their opportunity comes along really soon!!

Great news about your dad Xavielli! Wonderful news about your sister too, positive stuff!! Praying everything goes well when you see her - that you are able to be natural and happy with one another, iykwim?? Praying for healing in her grief and praying that this round of trying produces another little life!!

Ohhhh! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside hearing about these answered prayers!!

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MaryBS · 28/07/2006 12:31

Marslady - praying for your friend, that its not too serious and clears up quickly.

Katzg - have a great holiday. Good to have some good news on the job front before you go away!

lwtg - have a good break - will 'see' you back next week! I think you have moved on a bit, I've noticed a difference in your posts. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Xavielli - good news about your dad, and praying for your sis, that they have some success in their attempts for another one.

CD - hope the wedding goes well and it stays fine. Enjoy being yourself for once, rather than a mother

I feel good today. I turned up for morning prayer at church, for the first time ever (for me anyhow, usually I can't make it as I'm taking the kids to school). Caught the vicar out, he wasn't there on time . Didn't realise that most of the time, its only he at morning prayer, and he SAID he'd been on time all this week. Still, we shared morning prayer together, it was very spiritual and set me up for the day!

Pray its fine for the preschool bbq this evening, we've had some dreadful storms over the past couple of days.

No news on the adoption yet... praying for that too...

Nanou1 · 28/07/2006 16:33

Hi all,
PC took til 1pm to be sorted? but all well now so thought I?d catch up properly since it has been such a long time that I did a proper post. Can I start by thanking you all for your prayers, support etc. I do feel better and it is a good feeling. I must not lose sight of the good things I have in my life and must remember that too many people are in far worth situations?
CD ? thanks for an update. I too love MaryBS? quote. I have printed it and use it as a bookmark. Have a great ?me time? at the wedding. Bet you have forgotten what it is like to be a ?free? woman?! and praying for all your loved ones.
MaryBS ? I understand you are finding it difficult to pray. Reminds me of the agony of waiting to see if I was pregnant or not with dd. Poor friends? let us know what has happened either way. I have been thinking about them a lot today. Glad your bad dreams have gone too? and I wish you a successful bbq. And meant to ask about your nephew.
Xavielli, I was so pleased to see your good news re your dad?s progress and your sister?s recovery? I hope she will be blessed soon.
Katz, great stuff re your job. You can now relax and enjoy your holiday Where are you off to?
Lwtg, you ok? What?s the book about? When are your friends meeting the little boy?
Pudmog ? are you feeling any better? how are things at the school?
Harrisey and family ? good luck with the move
TigerT how is your little one doing?
Twiga prayers for your uncle too
JRM ? hope your dh is ok. And that life gets good soon.
Panda G ? hope you are well.
Oh no... not enough time to go through individual prayers but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Have a good weekend and I shall catch up on Monday since I don?t have a pc at home.

TooTicky · 28/07/2006 16:42

All this positivity and benevolence is great, but why do you specify Christian prayers?

naswm · 28/07/2006 16:59

Hi guys. I went to look for you on the take 4 thread and found this one instead! Hi Five!

Anyway, no specific prayer request atm. Although continued good health is always a good prayer for the naswm household.

Love to all naswm x

Nanou1 · 28/07/2006 17:03

hello there! nice to hear from you! got confused myself this morning and used the other thread too. anyway glad to see things are ok with you and alls. x

Nanou1 · 28/07/2006 17:04

my dd likes this one... five high, five low, five in the middle ... too slow!!!

Nanou1 · 28/07/2006 17:13

hello tooticky. not ignoring you but don't even have an answer for you! got into this thread a while ago and it just happened naturally that we are a nice group of people here and we share something special. I guess it started with a christian - has to be you CD??!! Sorry can't help you there but you are welcome to join in! a few people - non believers and maybe others who knows - have sent requests when feeling desesperate. when i saw this thread my eyes caught the "prayer request" more than the "christian". i think...
forgive my ignorance but i don't know how other religions pray so for me it makes more sense to pray with other christians.

PiccadillyCircus · 28/07/2006 17:33

Haven't ever posted on this thread before, but would be grateful to have prayers for me.

I've got a difficult decision to make and I need more strength than I feel I have at the moment. Thank you

Xavielli · 28/07/2006 17:36

Christian = to follow the path of Jesus the Christ. I think it is a christian prayer thread because our prayers are directed to God and we do tend to give him thanks for the sacrifice of his son!

There is a "Positive vibes request thread" and some other threads about Paganism/Islam and so forth.

I think this is just our online Christian fellowship. We just hang with our homies... I don't think it was ever meant to be seen as excluding anyone.. if that is how you feel.

God bless you

TooTicky · 28/07/2006 17:54

No, I was just curious. No offence intended

Xavielli · 28/07/2006 18:08

Oh no, I didn't mean to imply that you had meant to offend (which you certainly didn't!) I was just trying to expain maybe why it was stated as Christians.

Maybe I should have just said "Because we are Christians" but I thought maybe that would have been too blunt! lol

Takes foot out of mouth now!

TooTicky · 28/07/2006 18:30

No prob

MaryBS · 28/07/2006 20:57

Woohoo! Thank God!!! My friend is going to be a mummy!!!!

Xavielli · 28/07/2006 23:12

PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!!!

{{Dances}}

Xavielli · 28/07/2006 23:13

Also MaryBS. Will be praying that the other couple find their perfect little gift soon.

MaryBS · 29/07/2006 02:42

Thank you. I pray that too.

I'm not feeling that brilliant - could be a summer cold? Extremely sore throat, blocked nose, cough. I have a tutorial in the morning. Isn't that the way of things? And yes, I know its some silly time in the morning

MaryBS · 29/07/2006 07:12

Please pray for a lady who won't want your prayers. She doesn't believe in God, and finds the ways some Christians lead their lives offensive. She has a lump on her breast and is not seeing a specialist for 6 long weeks (maybe thats a good sign?). She is scared.
She probably won't be happy I'm asking for prayers for her, but she is a good woman regardless of what she believes.