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.

When MN went off I was lost without it too and also worried about people who might need the support on this thread but also on the children's health and breastfeeding threads. It really is a life line. Fortunately we were only without it for less than 24 hours(?); they must have worked at it very hard.
Praying with others can be very beneficial, also sharing the worries about your dad and his treatment with people who are not involved but who will listen and pray with you is a really good thing.

I'm glad you got a new dish washer, I never had one as my husband and I liked to wash up together and talk over our day. We worked out very quickly that I preferred washing and he drying.

sorry oma.

so, been to church, late as I had to wait for ibuprofen and caffeine to take effect. then to aldi to pick up a few bits. home to put them away and give the children a quick sandwich and then walked into town to meet their dad and his friends. back home. a bit of sorting out and three loads of washing. the last one still being in the machine.

Sorry what BES?

Dutchoma I wasn't really phased, more just bemused as to why I was one of the chosen ones when I'm not a prolific poster. I have fairly good support in real life so it wasn't that so much that was the problem but that I had to find a new procrastination tool from work. I did feel for the others who do really rely on it though.

following and praying if not commenting.

Thanks Oma
Hi grace, welcome. Hello all.
MHD so sorry to hear you are poorly again, praying for you tonight.
Also for dont and her Dad, BES, angelica and everyone here who has health problems of their own or their loved ones.

Thank you for the new thread, Oma. it is very much appreciated. Things are very busy at the moment - all good, but lots and lots of balls in the air at once, as it were.

Don't - Praying for you and for your dad and all who care for him. I pray that you find a way to bypass the one unhelpful nurse and that your dad is able to be as comfortable as possible. I have no experience or advice to add, but am praying with you and standing next to you at this tough time.

Pandora - Praying for you, too; for anxiety to recede and for the best possible outcome from the court case in the circumstances - whatever that may be.

Grace - Welcome to the thread.

Anjelica - [whispers] Thank God that DS went to his appointment; praying for him, and for you.

Lightness - Praying for you as you search for a church to call 'home'.

Praying, too, for Edith Simcox as she explores her faith in the face of opposition from her DP, and for all those of us with DPs who don't 'get it'.

Posting an old favourite prayer of St Augustine; thinking of all who are anxious, frightened, ill, in pain, or lonely tonight - those on this thread, those known to us, and those in the broader world...

Watch, dear Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and let your angels protect those who sleep. Tend the sick. Refresh the weary. Sustain the dying. Calm the suffering. Pity the distressed. We ask this for the sake of your love. Amen

Thank you for that soothing payer Tuo.

I have very good news to report. I went back today to the same church as last week and once again really enjoyed the prayer , setting ( Beautiful stained glass windows and historic church) and hymns. Again very impressed with the sermon , today on spiritual cleanliness coming from within rather than from rituals or by associating with important people , as taught by Jesus when he was angry with the Pharisees for criticising His disciples for eating without ritually washing their hands.

I felt filled with light and hope and felt somehow sure that I need to just do my best with this new job and new workplace (that I am not enjoying very much ) and put my trust in God rather than worrying and stressing about it. I felt full of peace . Remembering how Jesus struggled and suffered during His life on Earth and even one of his own disciples betrayed Him, makes me feel less alone and stronger in my outlook.

I pray to God for peace and for guidance. Praying also for all of those on this thread struggling with health or in other ways in their lives.

Thanks Oma for starting up the new thread. Even though I don't always comment, I did miss the thread when MN was down.

Thanking God this evening I made it to church today, albeit a little late. The support from my church family always overwhelms me. I don't feel able to talk about something right now on here, but my vicar knows about it and the compassion in his eyes today made me have to fight back the tears as it was so overwhelming and very hard for me to accept. I often think if that's how much love and compassion he can show, how much more can God show us. It's such a hard thing for me to get my head around.

Welcome to the thread Grace. As you're already seeing, everyone here is amazingly supportive and it's wonderful to have this safe space to come and share the worries and struggles as well as of course the positive things in life.

Lightness I'm so glad to hear you felt so at peace today. You are right that you do need to put your trust in God. Praying the peace continues for you.

Tuo that's a lovely prayer you shared, as usual. Praying for your busy period, that the goodness continues but also that you're able to take time out with God, to rest and be still.

Speaking of which, I loved one of the songs today, "Be still and know that I am God" - it's so great and something I need to remember at the moment. Things have been so busy with uni (and will continue to be so for the next week) and sometimes it's so good to just take time out to be still with God. Sorry, I wanted to write more but I'm getting really sleepy. I have just finished the report for the second of my three deadlines and have been averaging about 4 hours sleep for the last two weeks so am very tired.

Night all. I always love the Refrain from the Nunc Dimittis from the CofE prayer app, sorry if it's been shared previously:
Save us, O Lord, while waking,
and guard us while sleeping,
that awake we may watch with Christ
and asleep may rest in peace.

Oh Grace I am so sorry to hear that you have been in the same situation with your mum. It's horrible and so unfair. Sorry that it all took its toll on you, it's not surprising though it's a rough ride.

I am ok. I have good and bad days. My Mil is a good listener when I need to talk or cry without involving my immediate family like dh or dc. I have a strong faith and everyone on this thread are amazing. So I am very lucky. My dc are all going back to school next week and the house will be quieter than usual so I will need to keep busy so I don't dwell on things in the quiet parts of the day.

It's reassuring to hear you had good experience of McMillan and the hickman line. Everyone at McMillan has been so helpful, explaining things and answering all our questions and just so comforting really. It is just this one nurse unfortunately, but we can avoid her and do this without her involvement.

Thanks for your kindness x

Well, good morning everyone. I hope that everybody will have an enjoyable Bank Holiday as i know I will have with BES and her dcs, in spite of the rain. Maybe it will clear a bit.
It's really good to hear everybody's news of how they are being built up in their faith, praying for those who don't 'get it' and for those who are struggling to understand what God is doing.
Praying with Amberlight for a little girl of her acquaintance who is having a difficult time.

breakfast eaten (check)
drinks given(check)
spare clotehs found (check)
glasses retrieved from bag at bottom pile under stairs (check)

burn down kitchen to get rid of the seven legged beastie....

Ready to go? Seven legged beastie? A miracle, walk away rather than destroy it.

I missed. I was planning on turning it into a corpse but only got one leg. It hobbled away on the other 7

Poor thing.

I've started tidying the kitchen having been inspired by Bes. Sorting out what needs to be replaced with Halloween and Advent on the horizon. Wee beasties in abundance.

Hope that nurse sees the light don't.

Thankyou for remembering me, Oma.

Not popped in for a while. I'm tired, due to my neuro disability, but doing well otherwise. My dd1, who I asked for prayer for as she was on the borderline of being diagnosed anorexic, has put on 4kg and is almost a healthy weight!!

I've bitten the "do something" bullet and am hoping to begin a masters in Theology by distance learning at the end of September.

Plus, looking out for mil (in Northern Ireland, we're glasgow) as bil and his family, who lived 5 minutes from her and she looked after our nephews 3-4x a week after school, have last week emigrated to Canada and she's pleased for them, but heartbroken too!)

I don't post often enough on here, thankyou for listening

Glad to hear your dd1 is doing well weegiemum. It must be a relief. I hope your course is fulfilling. I did some theology at college though history was my main area. I love Alister McGrath's introduction to theology. Fantasy second degree is to read theology at Edinburgh!

DO is probably sitting in darkened room rocking quietly in the corner with the odd whimper...

..now we have left!

Had more success at de-slugging than de-spidering.

Don't be silly BES. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and look forward to the next visit. Your children were fantastically well behaved and I had lovely cuddles when they left.
As for the slugs: when I went to get the key for the shed I saw at least two more, had I put my shoes on and got the torch I'm sure I could have got another sack full, but I didn't have the eneergy.

Sadly my peace and light have dissipated now and I am once again anxious and worried about going back to work tomorrow as well as so much going on at home. Deep breaths, a bit of courage and trying to remember those who are struggling with much more difficult things than me. It's hard to be brave when you are a worrier isn't it? Once again I will put my trust in God and pray I feel he is watching me and guiding me .
I hope everyone has a settled and peaceful night x

Lightness I also suffer from anxiety and worry, it's unpleasant to say the least. You can't reassure yourself and your thoughts are your own worst enemy as they run away with themselves. I pray for you for courage and strength to cope with your work and home situations and also for peace of mind too. Please try to get a good nights sleep. You are a kind and good person, you care about your work. That already sets you up well and won't go unnoticed by others. Lots of people don't care about their performance at work. You are doing far better than you will ever give yourself credit for. God is watching and guiding you sleep well x

Lord. Help me to remember that nothing is going to happen today that you and I can't handle. Amen

From the Northumbria Community prayer book:

Keep Your people, Lord,
in the arms of Your embrace.
Shelter them under Your wings.

Be their light in darkness.
Be their hope in distress.
Be their calm in anxiety.

Be strength in their weakness.
Be their comfort in pain.
Be their song in the night.

Amen.
Let us live in your blessings, and bless others, Lord Jesus

Just wanted to share a small piece of good news that I have been praying for.

Dad went to the gp and the gp agreed our local hospital and consultant are just plodding along in their little created niche not really being proactive in their oncology treatments. He agreed to send dad to the big hospital in the city who follow the London private doctors treatments and practices and things. Infact dad was his second patient he had recently gotten transfer of care for, from the same consultant. It's just a glimmer of hope in his treatment plan. Not having to fight for things to get done and apologise for being a nuisance and accepting sarcasm in return because you don't want to upset them and dad to suffer further, will be a huge weight lifted. Then we also get a new McMillan nurse too. Thank you all for your prayers and kindness. I really do believe in the power of prayer. Last night I finished my novena to St Gemma and St Josefa Menendez and want to thank them both for help with my prayers. I suppose this is a see saw of highs and lows and I am sure that there will be lows but today is a positive day brought about by prayers so thank you all for your prayers for us it's much appreciated

Great news!!

Throw in St Theodore Guerin - recent US saint. (It's a she). My raging Graves disease went into complete remission after her intercession (aided by anti thyroid meds but complete remission after 4 months very unusual) . Her convent will.put your df on their prayer list.