Christian Prayer Thread. Back to school and into Autumn

[Dutchoma]

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.

Madly TUO. Place doesn't seem to be the same without you. Glad you are back.

how lovely to have you back. impressed you managed to live three weeks without internet.

I wasjust coming on to say I have got a disappointing amount done today, I am so tired. it was a long half term with a lot of things to do.

Lovely to have you back tuo :) hope you're settling in well.

dontbe that's good news and how wonderful that you have such a a sense of God's presence with you. Praying for more of that and for further treatment to go well.

edith oh I'm so pleased things are a little better. Praying for you and dp, that there will be peace for you both and good communication.

bes I hope you manage to get some rest somehow in half term. I know thats not likely but I am praying that you will feel peace in the midst of the chaos.

Oma how are things with you?

Praying a good half term for you all.

I am not too well. Par for the course in winter but sometimes I feel so cross with it....

Sorry to hear you are not well again MHD. Time for us to start praying that you will be well enough to enjoy Christmas.
I am doing well, lots of knitting and my foot is slowly getting better.

Hello Tuo, glad you're back
MHD, so sorry you're not well; praying for better health, courage and resilience.
Don't, it's so nice to hear your positivity, praying for you and your Dad as ever.
bes, praying for you and the DC, for some peace and some rest.
oma glad your foot is getting better.

I was sad to miss church today, but having a lovely weekend away with friends (avoiding the washing up right now!)

As we face the reality of the downside of that extra hour in bed that we (hopefully) enjoyed this morning - that is, dark evenings and long nights - this prayer seems appropriate.

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

thanks. I am shattered. I need to gather myself and recover for next half term. exhausted.

Hi all, really sorry to jump in like this after a long absence. I've been spending most of my time working but also thinking and praying about what I want / God wants for me. I do try to read and pray through the thread even if I don't post. It feels like lots as changed since I last posted. I will post more in the morning but for now can I ask for prayers please?

DP is currently on a flight to the other side of the world and I'm absolutely terrified of flying so I've been panicking the whole time. He's not landed yet so I'm still paranoid and can't sleep until I know he's safe. Please can you pray he lands safely and I can blooming relax and get some sleep.

Tuo it's great to have you back on the thread, I'm not sure how you coped with three weeks with no internet!

I'm going to go back to watching the progress of his flight and hopefully get some sleep shortly. Will update in the morning.

I hope all is well with your dh Faith and that he has now safely landed.

I had a message from my sil late last night that my oldest brother has had a stroke which has affected him badly. He is in hospital at the moment but wants to be at home and my sil is trying to facilitate that this morning. They are quite convinced non-believers. MY sil came to Bob's service and when I asked her what she thought of it all she said :"I think nothing, it makes no sense to me at all." So I am at a loss how to pray for them other than to commit them to the care of the Lord Who cares for them whatever they think about Him.

Thank you Oma DP landed shortly after I wrote on here.

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. It's difficult isn't it trying to pray for people who don't believe. I will keep you all in prayer, that your brother can be where he wants and that they both take comfort from the love and support of their friends & family even if they can't take comfort directly from a God.

Thanks Faith

Sorry to hear about your brother Dutchoma. I think you are doing all you can and I will add you all to my prayers.

I hope your dh has landed safely Faithloveandhope - I'm the same when dh travels.

as a small aside I seem to be struggling with bad anxiety at the moment (and have been for a while) and I feel quite exhausted and a bit disheartened. I'm sure I'll be alright in the end but would be grateful if you all would include me in your prayers. xx

Anxiety is awful Quiet, I hope you feel better soon.

I've had some good news recently for a change. I am now officially a qualified midwife! Am just waiting for my registration papers to come through. And I've got to find a job, my local hospital isn't looking good so may have to move but am hoping something will come up soon.

That is wonderful news Pandora. With the shortage of midwives it should not be hard to find a job. Will you mind moving? Have you any ties where you are?

Thanks pandora.

Congratulations on qualifying as a midwife! xx

congratulations pandora.

not got much done today, but I feel a lot better for it. it has been lovely and sunny and the washing has dried nicely in the window.

I am feeling guilty for not fitting everything in this half term and not doing enough with the children. however, I need a rest to be a nicer mum. it is really hard to work out what is best and not feel a tad guilty...

You have to look after yourself bes - you know the instruction to attend to your own oxygen mask first and then attend to dependents. The children will have a great half term.

Hello everyone and I'm sorry to hear about your brother Oma.

I've been struggling recently. XH is being very difficult and its hard to get free from his abuse even though we are now divorced. He is trying to prevent the house from selling even though it was ordered to be sold in the divorce which means I may face yet another legal battle. DS has started to get fed up with his dad's mood swings and controlling nature and is wanting to see less of him which XH blames me for. This is positive news in many ways as some of you will remember that XH has successfully alienated DS from me in the past and that's all changing as DS gets older and more mature.

Lovely to see you back Kay and with some positive news at least. Praying that the matter will be resolved without further involvement of the courts.

Hello Tuo. Glad you are back. Wishing you all happiness in your new home. The relief of being in must be fantastic. It's a stressful time.

Bes - hoping you get a rest. Please don't forget about you. Don't feel guilty for napping in the day or having some downtime you are always so busy.

Mad - poor you. Prayers for you and your health. Take it easy and look after yourself.

Edith - glad to hear that you enjoyed your weekend away. Did you get rumbled dodging the washing up

FlaH - glad he arrived safely and praying for you too. Hoping you are ok now and a bit more relaxed. We all have our fears and they really can be frightening to face.

Oma - I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Hoping that he is OK. Your doing all that you can and handing it over to God seems like a good idea. He knows that your trying your best and it's difficult to know what is best. I pray for you and your family.

Quiet - praying for you that this is just a short term blip and that although difficult for you, you really can get through this. Having said that anxiety is very deliberating and really does grip tightly and sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel seems so far away. Hoping and praying for a speedy recovery and brighter days ahead and they really will come, I promise!

Pandora - that is fantastic news. So glad for you and I am guessing that the timing is perfect after your recent difficult times. You so deserve this and for so many reasons. Well done you to succeed with such a lot going on!!! Praying for you for a wonderful new job experience. My dd absolutely has her heart set on a career in midwifery and is very envious of you!!!

Kaykat - some people are so draining and seem to thrive on conflict. The flip side is that children grow up and cotton on eventually. Praying for you for strength and resilience and that things go well for you despite the unnecessary obstacles placed in your path.

Well I am writing this in my local casualty dept with dad in a drip and on oxygen. Yesterday he was poorly refusing the hospital even though he was told to go. He had terrible stomach pains. He agreed to go today instead to the big city hospital for a check up. Anyway he fell badly in the bath this morning and was unconscious. Mum rang the ambulance. He's been scanned and we are waiting for news.

So I have been able to read your posts and reply as I wait. I will pray for you all and will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts.

I guess today is going to be a long one and dads conceded to the fact he won't be refusing any more medical check ups when he is ill and we will insist upon what's in his best interest and falling in and out of the bath is a proof of that!!! and that it is necessary and he is not a timewater.

I would appreciate prayers for him to improve and for strength for him and us as we cope with the situation. Feel worried for my mum. She's surprisingly calm will watch them both.

Take care everyone

Gosh don't it's very good of you to be in touch given all that's going on. Your poor Dad. I hope they get him sorted at the hospital. It must be so difficult for him having so many appointments but really if you are I'll you have to seek help. He's not a time waster as you say.

So I'll be thinking and praying for you and your family today.

( Thank you for your kind words about my anxiety - given other symptoms I'm guessing that I'm perimenopausal. (Sorry fot tmi but I thought I was going mad.) I'm going to have a blood test to rule out thyroid problems just to be sure. xxx

Don't thank you for your prayers for me and everybody else.
I really hope your dad is comfortable now and able to accept what help can be given. I forget what stage of investigation you are at, sorry.
QuietIsland I hope that you will get some closure about what is (or isn't) wrong with you. Crushing anxiety is not helpful when your husband is away from home on the other side of the world or at any other time for that matter.
I have no update on my brother.

what about an update on you, Oma? How are you doing?

pottering along. done a bit of washing. picked a very few things up off the floor. I want to get on and do stuff but worried that I will run out of oomph during next half term. another long one.

Thanks Dutchoma

I hope your brother was well enough to go home for care. X

Quiet - good luck with the blood test. Us women have a lot to contend with what with pregnancy and childbirth then we can look forward to perimenopause and then the menopause. The symptoms can really effect some women. Hopefully you can get back to normal very soon and start to feel much better

Dh has taken mum and the dc up to visit dad in hospital. Apparently he is back to his usual joking self. What a difference IV fluids and oxygen can make. I stayed home to make up the guest bed for my mum who we insisted is staying with us while dad's in hospital. When I popped to mum and dads house to get overnight things for them I had to clean up the bathroom floor where he had landed when he fell, there was a huge pool of blood. It was quite a shock really and proof of just how fantastically quick the ambulance team were in getting him out. We are so lucky in this country despite the cuts etc to have this service.