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Christian Prayer Thread. Back to school and into Autumn

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Dutchoma · 28/08/2015 17:38

As we were nearly at 1000 posts and TUO is both very busy and away today, I thought I might have a go at setting up a new thread.
I have looked back over nearly four months of prayers, of sharing, of support, of gladness and sadness and so much more. I think there are about 50 different people on the thread, some are there from beginning to end, some come in, are here for a few days and then don’t post any more.
Both are valuable, all are welcome, we share with you in anxiety and depression, in worry for others, but also in prayers answered, wonderful healing, good exam results and so much more.
But we also realise that life moves on, that the prayer thread was helpful for a while and is not so relevant now. Never be afraid to come back, we all need prayer and support.

So, like TUO I shall pick out a few names for the new thread, but leave behind some that have not posted for a while, hoping that they will come back and update us.
Specially thinking of: Anjelica27; I know how much this thread has helped you. Bsshbosh and wondering how she is now.

Whoagirrrrl, after her operation. Dizzydaffodil, Pandora37 and PeterSpots .

There are so many more names to remember: Alittleroom, Bluetinkerbell, DontstepontheMomeraths, Howtoapproachthis and several more.

And then the ones that are quite recent like:
ALittleFaith, Amberlight; BlackEyedSusan, Dontbesilly; EdithSimcox; FaithLoveandHope, Kaykat, Lightnessofbeing; MadHairDay; PositiveAttitude; QuestionofFaith; QuietIsland2; SESthebrave; TUO; Weegiemum; ZipadiSoozi

And if I have omitted any one, be assured that God never forgets and holds you fast in His love and mercy.

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BlackeyedSusan · 02/10/2015 14:39

pray for calm and easy traffic. it is all a bit manic and someone somewhre will be having a melt down.

Pandora97 · 02/10/2015 16:52

Thank you Dutchoma.

Dontbesilly · 03/10/2015 10:07

Thank you Pandora. I pray that you get the outcome that you need and deserve. It sounds like you have gone through a very tough and difficult time and I pray for peace and strength. I hope that you pick up the paper and find that justice has been done. Flowers

Bes - good news about the referral. Glad you are getting on well with the new hoover. It's so satisfying to see how much it can collect. Happy hoovering.

Oma - your dgd sounds like she is enjoying school and the playtime too lol. Hoping the full days go well for her too.

Praying for everyone else too x

BlackeyedSusan · 03/10/2015 10:50

slightly horrifying at how much dust is kicking around.

Pandora97 · 03/10/2015 13:03

Thank you dontbesilly. Unfortunately, I am a bit upset at the verdict. I haven't looked in the paper yet, I asked him himself what happened. Suspended sentence - okay fine, I didn't necessarily want him to go to prison. But he's getting reporting restrictions so nobody will know. That does feel like a slap in the face to be honest. There are reasons for it that I understand but I just feel like there's no punishment there at all. I'm not one who thinks the justice system should be entirely punitive, in fact I'm very pro rehabilitation but he has behaved really appallingly - he's put me, my family and his family through hell and he can carry on like nothing has happened. I don't feel like that's fair and that there's no acknowledgement for the suffering he's caused to others. And he has caused a lot of suffering to others outside of me and his family through his actions.

I saw some crap on Facebook recently where someone was going on about what a wonderful person he is and it really made my blood boil but I took comfort in the fact he'd know the truth eventually. That probably makes me vindictive but I am a bit devastated knowing he can carry on playing the hero with these people, which he likes to do, and they'll never know what he's done. It feels like it's just a burden I've got to carry as obviously I can't say anything but I'll always know.

Sorry for the rant, I'm just feeling very teary today.

madhairday · 04/10/2015 11:37

Oh Pandora, I'm so sorry that it hasn't worked out as you hoped. I don't know you story but it sounds like you've been through such a difficult time. I am praying for you now particularly for peace and strength in the midst of all this.

Edith I'm glad your first session went ok. Praying for you as you journey through this time.

dontbe I am continuing to pray for you.

Just reading through the thread and praying for you all this morning. Flowers

Pandora97 · 04/10/2015 11:50

Thank you madhairday. I'm not sure what outcome I really wanted, I changed my mind all the time. In some ways, this is probably for the best as I work with a friend of his and if this had become public knowledge it could potentially have been very awkward. Plus, I was very anxious about being associated with him, especially as I'm in a professional job working with the public. So this is probably the best outcome for me in that it won't affect my reputation in any way, I just can't help feeling angry about it at the same time. But bitterness is never a good thing so I'm trying to see the positives.

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Dutchoma · 04/10/2015 14:40

It's good that you can see the positives in the situation Pandora. I hope that you can now move on with your life without bitterness.

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BlackeyedSusan · 04/10/2015 17:06

here we go. final performance. ds is poorly so will be miming. he is currently waiting for meds to kick in.

EdithSimcox · 04/10/2015 17:36

quietisland thank you. Sometimes I tie myself up in knots. Flowers

Thanks MHD, very nervous to say so, because each time I do everything goes tits-up again, but it feels like we've made some progress this weekend...

How are you doing? Hope you've been feeling a bit better?

Thinking of you all and praying, especially also for Pandora, bes, don't, oma and tuo.

madhairday · 04/10/2015 18:59

Thanks Edith. Will pray that things do keep improving for you Flowers

Feel awful, chest infection had gone but has returned and feel quite down with it. And tried to join in with another thread in here but got my words all scrambled and now being ridiculed. Shouldn't post when ill. I feel like crying tbh.

EdithSimcox · 04/10/2015 19:13

If it's any consolation I was impressed with what you were saying on the other thread! But then I got lost with the molecules etc - I know f-all about science. Sorry you are feeling so pants. BrewBiscuitFlowers

madhairday · 04/10/2015 19:20

I'm crap at science, definitely arts based! But I've been reading around a bit. Not enough to engage with people who really know what they're talking about. I get so frustrated at myself when I'm ill because things just don't come out how I mean them too. Grrrr.

Thank you Flowers

QofF · 04/10/2015 19:40

mad sorry you are feeling so rubbish, just had quick peek at the other thread, I wouldn't worry. Not having any idea about molecules etc either I wouldn't have noticed. I have many a time raised a Wine to you and niminy amongst others who venture onto those threads and represent faith in such an informed and calm way.

BlackeyedSusan · 04/10/2015 21:22

MHD, may you know the loving arms of Christ around you to protect and comfort you, oh faithful one..

Many prayers for you.

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Dutchoma · 04/10/2015 22:07

Sad to hear that you are feeling bad again MHD, praying that you feel God nearby. Will have a look at that thread in a minute, I always think it is brave of you to even venture on them.
BES hopefully ds will feel better soon. Glad the performances went well.
Edith, glad to hear that you feel you are making progress. I hope you made it to church today.

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madhairday · 04/10/2015 22:09

Thankyou all so much. You are all very lovely. God bless you Flowers

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Dutchoma · 04/10/2015 22:13

Had a look at that thread. Had seen it before and thought:"Oh, one of those, Goblinhat and that lot." I just leave them to it. At least in this thread they appear to be able to spell 'atheist', which is a blessing. Sorry you got tangled up in it MHD.

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Lessstressedhemum · 05/10/2015 09:06

Praying that God supplies each of your needs and that you find shelter in him.

Dontbesilly · 05/10/2015 13:41

Pandora - I really feel for you. Your absolutely not vindictive, anything but. Your hurt and angry and you have the right to be so. The fact that the truth can't go in the papers and the truth be told plus the comments on Facebook must be so frustrating.

I don't know your situation but I do hope that you can, in time, move on from this and build up your life again. I think that if you carry bitterness around with you it's another thing he has done to you and gotten away with. I read somewhere that hate and bitterness is like taking poison yourself and expecting the other person to die. Your such a lovely person, always ready to offer prayer and support for others that you deserve happiness. Please be kind to yourself and don't allow this man to rent space in your head. Praying for you for peace and strength.

Bes hope ds feels better soon and the miming goes well. Bless him. Hoping the meds work quickly too.

MHD - so sorry to hear that your still feeling quite poorly. Prayers for a speedy recovery. I haven't read the thread but as the wise Oma said, your brave to venture there and post and to echo what QofF said too. Please don't let it upset you. Flowers I have seen some quite innocent posts flare up into really unnecessary arguments and I really feel for the poor person on the receiving end. We teach children to be kind and play nicely and yet grown ups seem to need reminding of this too sometimes.

Edith - Glad you feel progress is being made and praying for it to continue.

We are waiting for the phone call either tomorrow or Wednesday from the hospital with the pet scan results. I pray that the cancer is responding to the chemo and that an operation can be considered or even drugs to extend his life. I am feeling a bit emotional as October is the month of most family birthdays and I can't bear the thought this might be the last ones we have together. I just keep praying for a positive outcome and for the strength to handle anything else.

Thoughts and prayers for all and hoping that you are all safe in God's care x

BlackeyedSusan · 05/10/2015 15:16

meds work spectacularly. they have just worn off and he has gone for a sleep. I am going to give him some more soon.

Dontbesilly · 05/10/2015 15:44

That's good news. Sleep is good for him and his little body can rest and recover. Hope you're OK too with all that you have to do. Hope he recovers soon.

QuietIsland2 · 05/10/2015 15:53

Hope your ds is feeling better soon BES

Don't - I am fervently praying for good news for you and your family on Tuesday/Weds.

Dontbesilly · 05/10/2015 16:12

Thank you Quiet. It really means a lot. Last week I was frustrated with the waiting and now I am getting nervous. There really is nothing else only prayer, hope and faith.x

BlackeyedSusan · 05/10/2015 17:39

waiting sucks.

ok so another issue. I am about to start another plate spinning. dd is having issues speaking in schol and it is bothering her. see if we can get a referral for that as well.