MN Christian Prayer Request Thread NUMBER NINE - Moving into Nov - Topping the Active Convos!!??

[CaptainDippy]

longwaytogo - Really struggling atm, feeling depressed and . Currently having counselling. DS has surgery on Nov 10th. Prayers for lovely lady she met at work who is 61 and in end stage Ovarian Cancer, she is so not ready to die.

Nanou1 - Prayers for her as she gets more involved at church!

MaryBS - Prayers for balancing work, Reader study, and family life. Prayers for fellow Reader's dad who has terminal lung cancer, which is inoperable. Prayers for tutor who has fallen off a ladder and fractured his skull. Prayers for DH's niece who is PG and in v.serious amounts of debt. Lots of prayers for Liam (DH's nephew) who has ben placed in care for the next 12 weeks. Praying for a miracle to be worked in his life. Prayers for her bro who is going to Iraq with the Red Cross for 6 months, he leaves behind a wife and children in Germany.

TexasRose - Prayers for colleague at work who TR has been having issues with and who has various personal issues. Lots of prayers for 4 yo DD who is displaying rude and violent behaviour which TR is find v.hard to deal with atm. Prayers for TR's Crohn's Disease which has had a nasty flare up recently. Prayers for God to show TR direction and to help her make a decision about church.

Bethron - Prayers for her DS who has severe Epilepsy and who has recent started going to a special nursery.

Weirdbird - BIG prayers for PG - feeling and uncomfortable and v.low. [[hugs]]]

Bishop Mike and his wife Anthea who were involved in a nasty car accident earlier this month.

PandaG - Pray that God would reveal his plans for her, for this next stage! Prayers for her relationship with DH. Prayers for friend's Grandad who is v.ill in hospital with a duodenal ulcer.

katzg - Prayers for friend who recently lost her babies at 20 weeks.

MarsLady - Dave continues to do well, although a recent PET scan showed a "hotspot" remaining on the site of the orginal tumour. Praying he would recover amazingly. Simon died - prayers for his wife Mandy and the children. Prayers also for a mum from school who was given just days to live.

Steppenmum - Prayers for DS who is going through a rough patch atm and for difficult situation SM is experiencing at work.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Prayers for DS1 who is struggling at school.

Sooz - Has been v. recently - got some Anti-D's from dr which were no good. Prayers for amazing uplifting!

Jockey - Prayers for DS who has not been speaking much, but who has been making some progress recently - praise God!

NearlyThree - Has been v. recently, having panic attacks etc and has been seeing counsellor. Prayers especially for relationship with DH. Prayers for baby DS who is ill atm. Prayers for the family of her DH's friend who died recently, funeral is v.soon.

Podmog - Has been feeling a bit , v.tired, up a lot in the night with DS' excema and is PG. Prayers for DD who is being bullied at school.

girlsAboysD - Has PND and is struggling.

harrisey - Prayers for sore throat for DH's bad cough.

Astrophe - Really feeling and struggling atm. [hugs]

mufti - Prayers for lady she met at clinic today who is suffering from dreadful panic attacks.

CaptainDippy - Prayers for potty training with DD1! Contining prayers for hopeful house moved - can't think of anything else right now, too tired!!!!

Prayers for MN!!!!!!!!!

Love, [hugs]] and Prayers to all. xxxx

cc - lovely

Good to see you CC

CD where are you? Hope you are ok.

Podmog - praying that the bug clears up from all your family.

Aaaaaargh. The preparing for CHristmas evening we were planning to hold next Wed clashes with a Pampered Chef evening someone else in gthe class is holding. Need wisadom re changing the date or going ahead anyway

Footprints - I can´t understand what you are going through but I can totally empathise with your feeling that God is ignoring your prayers.

I had something I was praying for help about over a 10 year period and as far as I can see an answer never came and in the end I had to just walk out of that situation without it being resolved and I don´t understand to this day why He wouldn´t want to help me (as that is how it felt).

However, we can´t understand the way He works (or doesn´t) and it can be frustrating and hurtful at times, like we are less deserving than other "causes".

I would say though that sometimes we can be like the man who was hanging on the edge of a cliff about to fall, praying to God that He would rescue him.

A little while later a rock climber comes along and offers to take him to safety but he politely declines the help, adding that God is going to help him.

A while later still a helicopter hovers overhead and drops down a ladder for the man to climb to safety on, but again he declines with the same reply.

(There was a third means of help in the story but I can´t remember it, lol, I´m useless with jokes!)

And so eventually the man cannot hang on any longer and falls to his death. When he reaches heaven he asks God why he didn´t save him despite his constant prayers and God replies: I did hear your prayers and I sent the rockclimber, the whatever and the helicopter to save you but you turned them away!

Sometimes help comes in a way we do not expect (or want perhaps). I guess what I´m saying is that perhaps the help of other sufferers on this site may be the help you need rather than an instant cure of your illness? Why not give them a try?

I truly wish you the best..

I found a great prayer while researching for my bible study - I've modernised it a bit, but the original intention is still there:

Lord, your parable of the sower concerns each one of us, We are all, from time to time, sometimes path, rocks and thorns; but also good, fertile soil. Deliver us from the temptation of negative forces that try to eliminate the force of your Word. Strengthen our will when passing and changing emotions make us weak. Help us to keep the joy that your Word creates in our hearts. Strengthen our hearts so that in times of trouble we do not feel defenceless and discouraged. Grant us the strength to stand up to the obstacles when the worries of the world come or when we are deceived by the promise of money, pleasure or distracted by other things. Make us good soil, welcoming people, capable of rendering our service to your Word. Amen.

Amen!

Amen!

Lord give me some peace I've just come in, the kids have just come in and they all trying to speak at same time and dh trying to tell me things that happened at work today. The girls are up and down the stairs saying I need a, b, c, and i'm hungry etc etc.

Big Amen from me too. Thanks for that Mary.

Amen!

I'm back - thank you for your concern guys - my computer wouldn't go online on Weds and yesterday was a day - my FIL just exploded at us all in the morning, saying he couldn't bear living with us any more and he wanted us out asap as we are taking him and MIL "for a ide" and he can't stand all the children's stuff and all the mess any more. It was truly awful. I was so terrifed. He and DH were just bellowing at each other in front of the children and I just didn't know that to do with myself. I was shaking and crying uncontrollably, a lady from church who is a great friend and her DH came and picked the DD's and I up and we spent the day her house. Thank you Lord for her and her DH!! DH went to work crying, poor thing. We haven't seen / spoken to MIL or FIL at all since (we were in bed by the time they came home last night.) I am so scared and Just pray. Thank you.

@ your meeting with you tutor Mary - hope that has given you the burst of confidence you need / deserve honey!! Did you complete the Bible Study ok??

How is your DS doing lwtg? Still thinking of him and praying for him. xx

Oh footprints, praying for you and [[hugs] to you honey!! I am sorry you are struggling so much, like someone said, there are lots of emetophobes on MN from what I have seen - there was a thread exclusively set up to discuss it a while back - have a search and see if you can find it!! Praying you get the help / support you need / deserve - keep posting here, we care for you!!

Sorry to hear you all got the lurgy in the end Podmog. Praying you are coming through the other side of it now sweetheart. Did DD get her Party etc in the end? Have been thinking of your little household and praying for you all - hoping you are all on the road to recovery now. Poor things. [hugs]

Best go - think DH is going to stay at home this morning, feeling too scared to leave our room! Please pray for DD2 as well, she caught her thumb in a door on Monday and the nail has gone and it is quite sore still. She has been waking up a lot in the night since it happened. Not sure if it is connected to the sore thumb, teething or sickening for something, just pray she heals / gets better soon and lets us have some sleep!! She is still asleep now, bless her!!

CD - I am so sorry for you, you can come and stay with us for free, no tantrums in this house, (only mine) everybody just gets stuck in with the mess, hey 'MESS' we love mess, MESS MESS MESS

I really mean it, if we live too far away I own 2 5berth caravans, both with central heating, shower and cassette toilets. If you want to borrow one, just to get away for a week, you could store it local to you.

I live in South Nottingham!

Good luck and lots of hugs and I pray that your MIL and FIL calm down soon, and realise that family is so precious, and that everyone can be a little more patient for a little more time!

oh cd how difficult, how long have you been there?
i do hope things improve, you know it may be something else altogether troubling fil , but that was just an outlet.
i pray for your situation,.

Awwww, thank you soooooo much Sooz and mufti - You warmed me cockles!!

We miiiiles away from you, I'm afraid Sooz - we live in Eastbourne, East Sussex; but thank you for the offer of the caravan loan - that is sooooo sweet of you and I'll definitely bear it in mind when the weather gets a little warmer - bit of creature comfort type girl, me!! You are lovely!!

Mufti - we have lived with the outlaws for 2 & 1/2 yrs now and are currently in the process of FINALLY buying our own place here in Eastbourne. There's a few bits & bobs that need to be sorted before exchange of contracts / completion can happen and in-laws are getting v.v.v.pressurey, which is horrid. For goodness sakes, we've lived here for 2 & 1/2 yrs, what's an extra couple of months!!!!? ARGH!!! FIL was so completely OTT and out of order yesterday, I was terrified - dreading seeing him this evening. Just horrid. Sorry I am going off on one again ...... Ahem.

Anyway, thank you so so so much for your prayers and your kind words and your offers Sooz - you have no idea how much it means to me, particularly right now when I am feeling a bit and desperate.

CD - lots of hugs and sympathy for you and dh (and probably for fil too. He sounds as if he has been bottling this up for a long time and has dealt with it in a horribly male way!) Thank goodness that your house is nearly ready. Hopefully you will all be able to forgive and forget(ish) once you have your own home and space soon. How - specially for you and your dh.

I'll be thinking of you all this weekend especially. (We're off to my folks so will be out of touch.)

Prayers for all. God bless.

Hello all

Bigs Hugs for CD "HUGS"

Have gotten horribly behind so have only read the last few posts, you guys post too much in a week

Oh CD - so to hear of your difficulty. Praying for you, and for your FIL. I would have found it very difficult to live with either my [parents or ILs for any length of time. So sorry to hear you are scared in your home - well I know itn doesn't belong to you but it is where you are living. Praying that you are able to move quickly, and that you will be able to move on from this place of fear and anger, and mend bridges with your FIL. HUgs honey.

CD - much love and prayers for you darling. I hope you can all sort something out. It will be a lot easier when you have your own home - praying that all difficulties there can be resolved quickly so that you can get moved!

at your FIL for blowing up like that, and upsetting you and the children. What does your MIL say?

Lots of hugs anyhow (and no, my bible study isn't finished - yes I know it has to be in tomorrow!)

God bless

Mary

Get on with your Bible Study, young lady!!!

Thanks so much for all the [hugs], sympathy and support guys - you are fantastic, where would I be without you!!?

Haven't seen FIL as he has been out all day, but should be coming home soon and I am extremely nervous. DH and I are v.tempted to just hide up our room all evening to avoid confrontation! MIL says that he is mortified about the way he reacted - I am not sure whether she is covering for him by putting words into his mouth, or if that's the way he really feels. Oh well. Guess we'll find out pretty soon.

Keep praying - Love you all!!

cd praying that it all works out with i'ls tonight hun. my mum has been here all week and there is no way I could live with them for longer than a week I can tell you. You are a star woman for doing it for 2 1/2 yrs.

marybs the night is young yet i'm sure you'll come up trumps with the bible study as you always do.

weirdbird good to see you hows it going?

Cd have you heard from nanau yet?

Thanks lwtg - how are you doing honey??

No, I haven't heard from Nanou1 - wonder where she is!!!!? Mmmmmmm.....

Haven't seen FIL yet!! Gulp!!

OK - its done now. It didn't need much more doing, just some questions for people to think about.

CD - how are things at home?

I'm ok thanks. Ds is still up refusing to go to bed, when this cathetar comes out on monday he is going to have a shock when life gets back to normal but I guess he's not doing anything to use up his energy and he's slept this afternoon.

I'm just craving some kid free time. Got rid of one teenager for the w/e and gained 2 others for the night, they all in the living room because dd's telly only plays dvds so they can't watch children in need.

Lord give me strength.

CD - praying that the situation will improve and that you will be able to live in a calmer environment. Also that you house move goes smoothly etc.

LWTG - hope you get some sleep and that DS is feeling better

My DS2 is fine now (after the umbrella incident!) so we are thankful for that

Can you pray for our minister who has had headaches for the last 3 weeks and has finally been admitted to hospital for a scan. They found water on his brain and are now trying to drain it somehow (using high doses of caffeine). If that doesn't work he will need surgery and that carries with it a risk of paraylsis . He's a great guy - really passionate for God, an amazing ministry and a young family (7ish and 4ish) - please pray for miraculous healing.

good to hear from you Weirdbird - I was just thinking that you hadn't posted for awhile - praying that the MW is still being supportive and that everything with the pregnancy is fine

Praying for you others too - it's hard to keep up with it all

Hi ladies - once again checking in fast before bed!!!

We met with out pastor this week adn both dhand I have decided to go forward for baptism. Seems a bit weird after 20 years as a CHristian, but feel God is calling us to obedience in this area of our life. It will probabbly be after Christmas.

Up to my eyeballs in college work - have 3 essays due in on 4th Dec - one on childrens spiritual development, one on Old Testament history and one on Church Growth - so would value your prayers for that. Plus one on cultural constructs of CHristianity on 11th Dec.

Just thought I'd updata you all.

Praying for you, xxxx

Morning - Super tired today, oh well - feeling , but just trying to focus on getting through the day etc ......

Well Done on finishing the Bible Study Mary, hope it goes ok. Everything is all right enough in our house, just feeling generally low and still dreading having to talk to FIL.

Did DS go to bed ok lwtg? Hope your evening wasn't too bad sweetheart. Hope today is a good one for you!

worzella - So to hear about your Minister, must be terrifying for him and his family - praying that this caffine treatment is successful, please keep us updated!!

Awwww, fab news about the Baptism harrisey - praying for you as you plough through all these essays - I admire you hugely honey!

Right best get on, I'll be sure to pop back later .....

Hi all!

CD what a situation for you. I'm praying for the peace and love of God to cover over a multitude.

Well done Mary on getting your Bible study ready! It sounds like you put such care into everything. The people in your church are very lucky (or should I say blessed?)

Hey Harrisey it is great that you have decided to be baptised! What a powerful affirmation of your faith. Your essay titles sound so interesting! Since I've been reading the
LST bumpf I'm finding myself wanting to do all the courses they offer...

Good to see you WEirdbird.

Worzella, I'm praying for your minister.

WEll I've had a really stressful week at work. I'm still feeling pretty shaky after it all. I've had several pretty big problems to sort out on my own. On thursday I was absoultely exhausted and feeling so demoralised, like I'd handled everything badly, but in reality I'd handled things very well, it was just too overwhelming. I've been suffering from insomnia too, long stretches in the night when my mind is racing. Eeeekkkkkkkkkkk.

Yesterday I had to speak to a senior teacher about a problem with several students and she didn't want to acknowledge there was a problem at all, belittling everything I said, but I stood my ground and answerwed everything clearly and politely. i think she expected me to just agree with everything she said but there were points I neede to make that were important so I'm glad I had the guts to say them.

It's so different to previous jobs - i used to work in a very lovely, very disciplined catholic school where if the students put a foot out of line they'd have to answer for it. In the new school where I work they get away with appalling behaviour. Please pray that God would give me a new vision for why He has given me this job, what am I supposed to be doing there. One bit of wisdom a nun once gave me was this; "In each place where God puts you, He requires you to stay as long as it takes to give the gift he brought you there to give". Isn't that an amazing thought? So please pray that I would give the gift to this desperately needy school that God brought me there to give. And that I'd be able to find ways of giving it and not being utterly drained and stressed like I am now.

Thank you!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks so much to everyone who had such lovely words for me. This attack of depression has really knocked me sideways and I don't have the brain power to answer you all individually. Just wanted to say thank you.