September Already!!? MN Christian Prayer Request Thread Take 6!!

[CaptainDippy]

Hello one and all!

September already!!? (Well nearly ....) Good grief!? Where does the time go????

Here's a brief summary of August's Prayer Requests.........

katzg - Desperately looking for a new job, has been having interviews - so hopefully something will come up soon please God!!? Contract for current job has been extended to Oct 31st. PiccadillyCircus - Has a difficult decision to make - would like prayer for strength to make the right decision.

MaryBS - On-going prayers as she has commenced her Reader training. Prayers for motivation in her studies etc Prayers for her relationship with her mother. Her 1st sermon is on Oct 1st. Prayer requests for a 15 year old boy who died of a suspected asthma-attack on youth pilgrimage this summer and for non-Christian lady she knows who has been to see a Specialist about a lump in her breast (do we have any more on that Mary??) On-going prayers for DH's nephew who is having a very rough time with his parents who adopted him and are not sure whether they would like to keep him or not etc. Finally, praise and prayers for bro and SIL who have been approved for the adoption of two little girls!! Praying the adoption goes smoothly and that God blesses them as parants and as a family.

Catj - DD4 has been very poorly, last we heard she was on the ward and still fighting (11th Aug). God Bless you little one!

Xavielli - Got engaged!! Prayers as she starts to make marraige preparations for next July. Has been feeling very down receently - needs lots of [hugs] and prayers. Lots and lots going on in her life - stresses with young children and untidy house, DP's bro staying and slight computer game addiction which is being dealt with atm. Also prayers for friend's mum who has cancer which has spread.

Nanou1 - Prayers for cousin's children who are coping with their parents' divorce. Prayers for her swollen tummy, which has bee causing her a lot of discomfort. Lots of prayers for DH who is trying to find a new job. He had a job interview yesterday (30th Aug), which he thought went well - pray he gets a 2nd interview. Sorting out the house after burglary while they were away on holiday.

NASWM - Has been really struggling recently - very low. Lots of [hugs] and prayers her way.

longwaytogo - Prayers for her nan who has a wound on her arm which is not healing. Praying lots for the "ghosts of the past" to be completely over-come by God's love and care for her and her special family!!

Podmog - Has 20 week scan today (31st Aug) - worried about it - prayers it goes really well and all is fine with LO. Also prayers for doctors / nurses / midwifves etc reaction to current NHS "over-weight" issues! On-going prayers for difficult situation at church involving one couple. Praise God that DS is sleeping better - praying that Podmog gets lots and lots of nice sleep too!

Twiga - DH's Uncle died - Prayers for family and friends and they deal with grief - Praise for the good life he had! Praise God for fantastic Holiday Club Twiga has been involved with - prayers for those children as they go off back to "normalilty" - praying that they stuff they have learned will stick with them all their days!! Praying for her driving lessons and for her DH who is studying for exams. Prayers for friend who lost a baby at 16 weeks and would be due around now. Pray that Twiga would know best how to support her.

Yorkiegirl - Her DH Nigel died while on holiday with them this Aug. Prayers that they would be so strong as a family and that God would be so very close to them at this time. Praying so much for them all as they cope. [hugs] and love. xxxx

MarsLady - Prayers for mouse problem in her house! Prayers for her as she completes her Doula training and tackles her OU essays - praying she'll remain as unstressed as poss and sail through!! Prayers for finances as a family as studies come to an end etc. Praise that her friend Dave is going from strength to strength (has been back at work a little!) Prayers for friend (Simon) who has been in a medically induced coma - they were due to try and wake him up soon - prayers it went ok and the damage is not too much. (How is he???) Also prayers for "J" whose DH has just told her their marriage is over, they have a 2.6 yr old.

weirdbird - WELCOME!! Lots and lots of prayers needed for weirdbird's little unborn babe. She has been having contractions and is so scared little one is going to come before he/she is ready. She is nearly 24 weeks, which is the point at which they can intervene (Praise God!!) Pray that LO stays in long enough to be ok!!

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Popped in! DS2's excema is much better - Praise God! Doing ok in her household!

moretenaanyone - Prayers for friend who has died. He was in his 30's and he leaves behind a widow in her 20's.

tjacksonpfc - Her DP died of bowel cancer earlier this year and she is missing him so much. She has two very young daughters and is struggling. Strength and love to them all. xxxx

AngelJay - WELCOME!!!

Sleepysooz - WELCOME!! Prayers as she puts her twins in the same bedroom to sleep on their own for the first time! Eeeek!

Tawny75 - Prayers as she goes for an appointment with her consultant about her eyes this morning (31st) Please let us know how it went and what he/she said!

SaggarMakersBottomKnocker - Prayers for friend of her DD who has died following an incident with an air rifle.

Sharpe2626 - Prayers for her sister and BIL as they deal with the still birth of their little girl a couple of weeks ago. xxxx

IdristheDragon - Prayers for friend's wife's dad. He has bowel cancer and has recently had an operation (25th Aug) Any more on this Idris??

PandaG - Prayers for a horrid stye she has on her eye! [hugs]

SoLucky - Lots and lots of prayers as she makes the terible decision about what to do about the twins she is carrying. One twin is fine and healthy, but the other has suspected Edward's Syndrome. So much strength and love to that family. xxxx

nailpolish - Prayers for as she is coming out of the otherside of a very difficult decision and situation.

footprint - Still feeling very low, anxious and depressed. Strength and Love to you honey!! xxxx

CaptainDippy - Praise God!! for her pregnancy (due end of April next year) and that things are actually happening with regards to buying her own house!! God is good!! Praying that the ideal house would come along and that the sale would progress quickly and smoothly!! (Is this asking too much!!!!!?) Prayers as she approaches driving test date. Prayers for relationship with PIL, especially MIL who is driving her completely mad atm!!!!! That's all for now!!

Lots of Love, [hugs] and Prayers to all - so good to "know" you guys - you are all stars!! xxxx

Oh CD we all do stupid things when driving from time to time. Will pray for you.

Podmog - you sound busy, praying services go ok

thanks naswm for the news re DG's mum. will continue to pray for her.

praying for Kelly too.

praying for your sleep Sooz - my SIL's partner has a gadget from the docs that stops him snoring, his is some kind of medical condition though - may be worth a visit?

longway - sorry your DDs are being badly behaved - hope that you are able to get the diet sorted out. I think you can get some gluten free products on prescription

All ok here, DC in bed, am thinking about opening a bottle of wine!

I'm with Pudmog on this. I tripped over a paving slab when I was pregnant and instinctively wrapped my arms round the bump when I fell - and smacked my head on the ground, outside a shopping centre. I had a MASSIVE graze down my face - but the baby was fine!

So sorry that it happened though, do you have to get the car repaired? I'm driving around with a dent in mine...

No pudmog, I didn't go to Lee Abbey. The vicar I met was on holiday in Devon, he was moving from Barnsley to Nottingham - a totally lovely man, probably be a great asset to Nottingham. You'd have liked him. Sounds like the one you're getting is good though!

All will be well CD {{{hugs}}}

Hi there, just wanted to let you know I've been reading and praying for you all as I do.
CD, I've prayed for the peace of God to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. These things happen! One of my finest moments (ahem!) was leaving our GPs' practise late at night, having just been released from hospital that same day (long story, PG at time) and crashing in to the only other car in the car park - which happened to belong to my GP! And having to go back into the surgery and own up!
Mary, praying for your church as you go into a new phase! and for your dh that he can find time to just have a good rest!
I've had a very heavy week full of big weighty issues. I've just started a new job in a school in quite a deprived area and it has lots of difficult issues all bound up together in quite an imtimidating bundle. Today I was given a little bracelet with 'hope' engraved on it and I thought immediately that hope is just what this school needs. Also my dd (aged 4) has gone back to nursery and there are problems there with her excema. It's a long story but basically the teachers are not allowed to cream her because of child protection. They also seem generally quite unaware and unsupportive. I've been in tears this week over it and we've started talking realistically about sending her to an independepent school where the teachers wuld be able to cream her - whether we can realistically afford that, I don't know!
Also church - aggghhh! No, it's not bad really, the thing is our local church is very narrow (not that I want to put it down because the people there are lovely) and DH has found it impossible to fit in. So last Sunday we went to a bigger more 'free' church in the next town which DH loved. We're going back there tomorrow and DH is really looking forward to it. It's difficult pulling out of a church though, esp. when it's the only one around - Sorry if this is all a bit garbled - it's on my mind a lot though because last night all night I was dreaming about both churches and I woke up thinking about it! I suppose it comes down to a few things - not wanting to flit from church to church, wanting a really secure church home and family, knowing in my heart that the local church is not home and never will be, finding a way of leaving without breaking the good relationships we have there, finding where our real home should be, and getting to know that new place. DH has been really undermined in the local church (people doubting the sincerity of his faith because he's not been baptised by full immersion is one major one but there have been other issues) and he needs building up again. So if you could just pray that we would be His sheep and He our shepherd and lead us to good pasture. I love that new hymn based on Psalm 23 whose chorus goes "And I will trust in Him alone..." There is so much going on in my life right now and I really need to hold on to that trust with all my heart.

Texasrose, that is so sad and despicable. I've tried to find words of comfort for your DH regarding those who doubt his faith - I suggest Luke 16:15:
So he said to them 'You are those who justify yourself in the sight of others; but God knows your hearts; for what is prized by human beings is an abomination in the sight of God'

Remember too what Jesus said about himself (quoting from Psalm 118) - "the stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone"

If its any further comfort, whatever they think of your DH, I dread to think what they'd make of me! Never mind being an abomination in the sight of God, I feel convinced I would be an abomination in THEIR sight!

Thanks pandag, anything is worth a try, I'm at the end of my tether, sleep deprivation isn't good!

Praying lord for kelly, awful whats she's going through, please give her strength each day lord and keep her little ones safe! (thanks for the link ml)

CD - prayers are also with you to find the confidence to drive to church tomorrow! the sooner the better, so sorry you are having lots of hassles at the moment, with one thing and another!

Sleepysooz, I have the same problem with my DH. There is a u-shaped plastic clip which fits inside the nose, and holds the nostrils open. When DH can get it to stay in, it makes a HUGE difference to the levels of his snoring. I think betterware sell them for £5 for 2. I've been awake since about 3:30 - not because of DH, but just thinking... (and praying - there's a lot going on in my life and I had a bit of 'quality' God time - although I'll suffer for it later!)

Texasrose, didn't have too much time earlier, although I sensed that prayers for your DH were the most pressing. Let us know how you both get on. Sounds to me as if you have found a solution already - the new church. In a few weeks I am preaching on Mark 38-end. Verse 42 says "If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone is were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea". My background reading has taught me that "little ones" can mean anyone who is struggling with their faith, and by doubting your DH, they are placing a stumbling block. So if I were you I'd imagine them with a millstone round their neck...

I also pray for your ministry at your new school - god bless the children in your charge. As for your DD, I think its ridiculous what they are saying about not being able to put cream on her. I'm sure I've seen elsewhere an exemption that parents can sign, to say they give permission in the cases where the child's health will be damaged by their not providing treatment. Sounds like this is the case - I think they need to reconsider their position, and I think you ought to put pressure to bear - you shouldn't have to go elsewhere!

CD - how are you this morning?

Podmog - praying for you and your big day with the new Vicar. Sounds like exciting times are ahead.

Praying for DG and her mother - things are sounding more hopeful, I hope and pray that continues.

BTW Does anyone else think I'm getting too preachy? It seems like my posts are getting longer and longer. Maybe I should concentrate on praying rather than dispensing advice? Let me know what you think... . I'm finding all this bible study really exciting... there's a lot I don't know, but I'm finally feeling as if some of it is sinking in!

BTW Can I thank God that the Vicar doesn't seem to have been offended by my calling him 'tarty'? . Lord teach me to show respect... I might then get respect in return...

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MaryBS - thanks for that, I do recall hearing of the nose clips, will give them ago (or its back downstairs for him)

I am getting fed up cause I don't get to church much anymore with the dts, the only way I get there is if they give me a reading to do!

Also we lost our dear vicar last year, and we havent replaced him yet, its just not the same without him, and my faith isn't that brilliant to magnetise me back, even though I have been to the same church for 45 years now!

So there are several reasons for not attending, (plus I'm lazy) so I miss the whole ambience, hey ho I'm sure in another years time when I can leave the kiddies at sunday school, it will be better, but I must admit, I'd love to go with my family, it seems so special!

Sorry forgot, and my prayers are with you all for the start of a brand new week, a happy week full of goings on! and smiles

Hello all!! Thank you for your kind thoughts for me - I am not feeling too bad, just still can't quite believe I caused a car accident - not sure if it has sunk in yet or not. Never got an opportunity to drive today as has been manic - DD's got up eaaaaarly and we had an NCT BBQ this afternoon, so DH stayed at home with the girls while they slept and I went to church with my friend (she gave me a lift, so I didn't need to drive...) BBQ went well - feeling soooo tired now!!

Argh!! Everything is sooo hectic atm - waiting fo the house situation to move on, getting sick of people asking "so how is it going with the new house?" - I don't know, leave me alone!!!" Sorry about that! Have booking in appointment with midwife tomorrow morning - only I forgot I'm looking after my friends' little boy all day as well as my two - so hopefully another friend's going to come over and help while I have my appointment. Reeeeally scared of needles, so stressing about the blood tests. Have driving lesson tomorrow evening, probably will be first time I've driven since the accident yesterday - and then driving test on Tuesday morning - plus the pregnacy and not feeling 100% and soooo tired - Just pray - feel like a big crumpled heap atm!!

Hi Texasrose - @ the school not creaming your daughter - sounds like a strongly worded letter might be needed. Do they have a school nurse who could do it instead of the teachers? Can't believe they are being soooo unreasonable about - they must be some way around it - start with the letter and work from there ..... Praying for the church situation too and your DH. [hugs]]

Hope everything went ok with leading the worship etc this morning, Podmog and I pray peace on your DH as he prepares for welcoming the new Vicar tomorrow.

Don't think you are getting too "preachy" MaryBS - just speaking out your mind and telling us what you feeling God is telling you to tell us, iykwim - You are lovely and inspirational - keep the wisdom coming, honey!!

My head feels in a spin ......

Hi all,
Podmog, thinking of you and your DH over these next few days. Hope it all goes really well tomorrow!

MaryBS - thank you for your prayers! The local church we've been going to is not bad at all, it's just that they've got a strongly-defined theology (very much in the reformed tradition) which leaves little room for debate or disagreement. Which I miss! Anyway we went off to the new church today and it was great. The kids really enjoyed themselves! One of the loveliest things was having communion (we weren't allowed to take communion in the local church as dh is not fully-immersed baptised, which really hurt me). It's nice to be in a church where we are just accepted without having to prove ourselves spiritually.
THe other thing dd's excema we found out today that funding is available for children with ongoing medical problems in schools. So - if we get the right people on our side, it's possible that we could get funding for a nurse to go in to the school once a day and cream dd. The teachers absolutely will not do it, there's nothing that will change that policy. I'm also writing to various MPs and ministers to highlight this chink in the child protection armour (esp. as it's National Excema Week next week). Please pray that our darling will get what she needs! Excema is a nasty thing (ggrrrrr!)
God bless.

Hi, everyone! Cd, hope you are feeling less shook up now. The house looks great!

Mary, so pleased for you. Your posts are wonderful, they shine with your faith and the relationship that you have with God. Wish I had something of the same!

Sleepy - I read an article recently that said the most effective cures for snoring were to stop drinking and lose between 1 and 2 stones in weight. Now, how are you going to tell dh?

Texasrose, am so shocked both at your former church and your dd's school. Neither reflect anything of God's compassion or justice. Praying that you and your family settle at your new church and that dd gets the help she needs.

naswm, hope ds2 continues to recover, once they get to the upset tummy stage that is when the virus is clearing, if that is any consolation!

Podmog, hope all goes well, I really enjoyed teh installation of our local priest, even though one of the churchwardens stayed silent throughout in protest at it being a woman!

I would like to ask your prayers, please. Dd1's reaction to her MMR brought back lots of anxiety for me from when I broke down after the children got ill when ds was born. Please pray that my anxiety may go so I can be a good mum instead of a nrevous one, and that when they do get ill again I can cope and be there for them, and that they will be able to get well quickly.

Secondly, I really feel the need to expereince my faith again, not on an intellectual level but a spiritual one. Please pray that I find the strength for this, and also that our family will find a church community to join.

Feel bad about asking for so much, but I think I will be of more use to others if I can sort myself out! Thank you!

Nearly3,
Don't put yourself down! it's so natural to be nervous about our children, esp. when there's been illness or injury either of us or of them (if you see what I mean!) I've had far too much experience of illness both in myself and my children and I'm always a lot more aware and nervous about possible problems than other mums.

But I also know that God gives peace even in the storm and that's the thing that can make the difference. It's not about being a 'good mum', honestly, it's about being you and just loving your children. And I really believe that it's God who gives us that love. Sorry this is not v. coherent!

It's so good that you want to experience more of God's love. I pray that He touches you by HIs Spirit and opens up your eyes and heart to see how much he longs to know you.

Thank you, texasrose.

Having trouble keeping up girls, been really busy and feeling not time for anything/anybody.

Marybs your posts are brill even if they make me feel inadequate. You just absorb all that God is revealing to you hun and then pass on the word to us. God has given you this task for now and for us.

Cd at car accident poor you.

Begining to feel that if I mention people then i definately going to leave people out then feel sooo guilty so maybe I better not posting anything

Really should go to bed working my usual 13 hours tomorrow and had broken sleep last two nights (actually what am I talking about dd3 wakes everynight anyway) but more than usual sat 3.45 bloke comes home and starts throwing bricks at his and dp cars smashes four windows, had already hit her I believe, she ended up throwing his 11 yr dd out with him, so he already gone and 5 mins later she running up road shouting 'Dad' So other peoples lives. Then last night loads of kids at 1.30 running up and down street.

why did I jsut tell you that - no reason really just rambling, should go to bed and forget it. will try and be more productive this week girls - promise.

would love to be able to write uplifting posts but maybe my days of ministry gone. Did pray with someone tonight though at divisional rally though

lwtg - Even people who are excellent at ministry (ie. YOU!!!) need to vent to humans sometimes. Just let us take over the ministry on here for a while. You don't have to force yourself here, we love you.

Nearly3! - You have done the right thing by joining this thread if it's faith you are after. "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the word of God" We do lots of talking about God... so your faith will grow. I know mine has. Don't put so much pressure on yourself.

I've been quiet for too long recently girlies, time I stepped up to the pulpit again (here, anyway ) Was chuffed today Pastor/step-father-in-law-to-be (lol) asked me to assist with the children's minitry. Really excited. I pray that I can do God's good work with them. The Lord knows that my 2 nephews who come to church definatly need some more guidance. I think it will be good for them that I will be helping, as I know their situation and don't just think them 'naughty'. Not being racist but the African was of dealing with children is alot more heavy handed than ours, hopefully I can help to balance this out.

Much love and many prayers to all.

Just checking in before I go to work, really worried about dd today, dh will take her to day care (nursery) who will take her across the road to nursery (pre school) and then at 11.30 she will go to meithrin +, which is playgroup, then at 3.30 nursery will pick her up and take her back over the road till dh picks her up. Just seems sooo much for a little one to get her head round.

I should have taken day off, feeling guilty. Please pray for her today.

lwtg - praying for your DD, and praying for you too, no need to feel guilty. Your DD will be fine, its you that will feel it more! Will pray for some rest for you. I can't function properly if I'm tired, and often I feel down due to tiredness, and no other reason.

Xavielli - good morning, and well done with the children's ministry. Our vicar's wife and my friend K. has just started her ALM training for children's ministry (assuming her DH got the paperwork done, giving his approval! - I find that SO funny! LOL). I'll pray for your nephews and for God to guide in guiding them.

lwtg - you shouldn't feel inadequate. I feel humbled that God has chosen me to be a LLM, it is Him that guides us - if he can use me as His mouthpiece, then I am glad and rejoice. I have to be constantly aware that I have a huge responsibility and to use His skills for His glory and not to boost me. As for not mentioning anyone, I worry about that too, I worry that I'll make mistakes, but just trust God to guide your words and allow yourself to be human. I've probably upset people on here, by missing them out or getting the wrong end of the stick. The trick is not to let it stop you.

N3 - yes my faith is strong, but it wasn't always that way. I am ashamed of some of the things I have done and have resolved to never get like that again - and with God's help ane everyone's prayers I won't. All this has come to me very suddenly, over the past 6 months, (about the time I appeared on this thread!) and sometimes I am scared at how suddenly. Sometimes I wonder if I'm deluding myself... but I know that thought is NOT coming from God!

Please pray for me, I mentioned the bad dreams before, and thank God they have gone... I pray for good. However I know the devil is tempting me, and I know I must remain strong. I haven't said much on this I know, I try to block the thoughts, but they keep coming...

Sorry if I've missed anyone out - well, I know I haven't finished - got to get ready for work... CD, texasrose, how are you both?

hi everybody!!! gosh so much to read! can't be long now and will catch up later. people around at work ... should look busy working. all in my prayers and thank you so much for all the congrats to dh will catch up as soon as i can xx

Morning!! Three children asleep - hurrah! I am the uber-mother!! Unfortunately, not feeling very "uber" this morning - felt rough when I got up and was actually sick twice!! Please pray I get through today ok - have midwife booking appointment at 11am and mega scared of needles - friend coming round for moral support / look after LOs if they wake up, bless her. Have driving lesson tonight - 1st time I'll have driven since the accident and then driving test at 11.41am tomorrow - head too full - Argh!! Thank you in advacne for support and prayers.

Texasrose - Excema is awful, as a sufferer myself I have every sympathy and just praying so much that something can be worked out with your DD soon. [hugs]

Xavielli - Good news about the children's ministry stuff - praying for you as you find your "niche" and find a place in church - not always easy, but admiring you muchly!!

@ the stuff that was happening in your street last night lwtg!! Praying for peace over that poor family - especially the wife and child. Did anyone call the Police?? How awful. Praying for your DD - do not feel guilty, she will be absolutely fine - you need to do, what you need to do - so do it and don't worry!! [hugs]

Hi Mary!! How are you doing honey??

NearlyThree - Praying for nervousness and anxiety, poor thing. [hugs Praying that God wraps you up in His wonderful, protective love and that He convicts your heart of His infinite love and care for you sweetheart - Praying your would find a "Spiritual Home" - both in the emotional and physical sense. If you ever need to ask Q's / discuss anything - you know where we are - So you are searching for these important things!!!

Right - bit of ironing to do and just .... waiting ... til the midwife gets here .... gulp.

Thank you for your love everyone. xxxx

Hi Nanou1 - How are you doing honey?? xxxx

Popping in/flying by

CD - just to let you know that I am praying for you during your driving test. Hope that it is not too stressful for you, whichever way it goes.

God bless, all.

soooooo much news! Love and prayers to all. (I cant believe your driving test is at 11.41 CD - what a ridiculous time!

naswm x