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.

I am...tired! Struggling at work, my boss isn't very supportive unfortunate. I'm changing anxiety medication which I hope will help but the quick wind down from one to start the other isn't pleasant!
Faithlet is wonderful though. 2.5 yo now and bright as a button!

How are you feeling Oma?

I'm glad to see you faith though sorry to hear work is hard and your boss is being unsupportive again :(

I love your description and the poetry, Tuo - yes to moments where knowledge of God seem to break through the ordinary and it's so profound.

oma - dear one. I'm praying for you. And what wonderful words from dontbe and tuo.

Dontbe hope things are going on ok for you and your dad.

Briony it's nice to see you back too. Glad ds is settling well though I'm sorry things are not so good regarding h.

Love to all.

Are you feeling any better MHD?

Thankyou oma. I m struggling a little but coping. I'm enjoying my new little job but finding time for everything is a problem!! But that's the same for all of us...how are you today?

morning. got to fiddle with getting photos from phone to computer to make space for photos of the blanket so I can send it off. eek.

photos done. it was a lot more effort than it should be.

how are you oma?

off to get the dcs and see if the post office bit of the convenience store is open.

I'm doing ok. Off to Yorkshire on Sunday via the Wirral. Back on the 26th.

please pray. ds has kicked me repeatedly in the back through the car seat and it is really sore now. I am worried too.

Praying, bes

Thanks QofF and mad for asking about dad. He has the biopsy on Monday to find out exactly what the hot spot is. Mums crumbling as it's either good news and dad is to face a major surgery or its bad news. Dads been very poorly lately so hopefully the biopsy goes ahead and I am praying for a positive outcome. I am trying to hold it together for him and mum too as she's been panicking and it affects dad too. In between hospital appointments, work, family routines and chores, loosely looking after an elderly relative for three weeks and life it's been busy. I can only pray for a positive outcome and hand it over to God and try to keep positive. I do have faith and then I feel such an awful person to have a niggling wobble and I start to worry about things, especially when I have had so many blessings in my lifetime. I have not spoken to anyone in RL about my fears as I am a get on with it person and noone would think I was struggling so it's nice to have this thread. Oh and my lovely little dog has a heart concern that the vet wants investigating. Got an appointment next week with a veterinary cardiology specialist and he's got pet insurance cover. so praying for him too that everything is OK or can be controlled. He's such a loyal and amazing little fella he instantly knows when I am upset about dad and without fail will cuddle up next to me, take a huge sigh and just stare at me with his big eyes and is truly wonderful.

Hoping everyone is well and ok.
How are you Oma?
Hope you are ok Bes that sounds painful. Hoping it's nothing too serious.
Hoping everyone is well and I have been thinking of you all and praying too.

Praying BES

And praying for you too *Dontbesilly and for your dad and the whole family.

Thank you Oma, I appreciate that. Enjoy your time in Yorkshire.

Shocking news story about the incidents in Paris. Sickening and barbaric!

Praying for all there.

Awful news about Paris. There are no words. Praying for them all.

Yes - completely horrifying. I can't have the news on with my 6 year old around but have been keeping up online.

The world seems to be a very alien place at the moment. I can't get my head around the scenes I see on news reports.

Hoping that the biopsy gives good news don't

Praying for everyone affected by the atrocities in Paris. Absolutely terrible for so many people.

Please pray for DD3 and her DH who are struggling in their marriage. I feel so helpless and hopeless. My prayers seem to hit a ceiling and I am so upset for the 2 of them. I love them both so much and can see that they are just hurting each other so badly at the moment. Please pray.

Thank you Quiet. I am starting to feel the nerves bubble up. Can't begin to imagine what Dad feels like really, as he claims to be fine.

Praying for your dd3, her dh and you too. It must be hard to watch as a mum.

Hello again. I have been horribly busy again, but thinking of you all. And had an unexpected breakthrough with the 'trying to do two jobs' situation late last week. It remains to be seen how much it'll actually help, but I'm hoping it'll make a difference.

Don't, lovely... of course you are feeling nervous and you must not feel bad about wobbling. Anyone would, in your situation. Just remember that God's love is the solid path under your feet and the guiding hand for you to cling onto through all this. And we are all here - out here in the ether - praying for you, your mum, your dad, the doctors and nurses caring for him, and for all who love him.

Praying for your dog too... I know what a great comfort pets can be, and how much love and fun they can bring to our lives.

Oma - hope you can read this where you are. I hope you will have a wonderful uplifting and restorative time, after such difficult things to deal with in the last few weeks.

MHD - praying for your health.

BES - praying that you are OK and that you've had a peaceful weekend.

PA - I'm so sorry to hear about DD3 and her DH. They are both quite young aren't they? And their DS is still very small too... It's no wonder they are finding it tough really. Would they consider couples' counselling or something similar? I'm thinking of them and praying that love will find a way to win through in the end.

I'm deeply saddened by the events in Paris and pray for all those affected: the dead, the injured, the police, security and emergency services, doctors and nurses, politicians and those in the media. I pray that peace - and not the stirring-up of further fear and hatred - may be uppermost in their hearts. I pray for courage and fortitude and strength, in France and beyond.

Gracious God,
We pray for peace in our communities this day.
We commit to you all who work for peace and an end to tensions,
And those who work to uphold law and justice.
We pray for an end to fear,
For comfort and support to those who suffer.
For calm in our streets and cities,
That people may go about their lives in safety and peace.
In your mercy, hear our prayers,
now and always. Amen.

I have taken the dcs to their dads. I have been spat in the face, kicked trodden on, had my face grabbed, elbowed... their dad has been kicked. sounds like a bad fight, except this was a dc in melt down trying to attack the other dc. the melting down one had fallen and hurt their head and fallen over another time, which made them extremely cross... we have not had this bad amelt down for a long time.

Oh BES, love... sending prayers and hoping for calmer times very soon.

Oh no Bes, that is tough. I hope that the dc who had fallen down is OK and obviously the rest of you too. I hope that you managed to diffuse the situation eventually and that once the dc are asleep you can somehow find the time out to look after yourself. You do such a lot, with so many plates spinning that honestly, I don't know how you do everything, except that you just do. Praying for you all for calm and a good nights sleep.

Thank you Tuo. I will remember your words. They came at the right moment. Dads not feeling great today and is heading for the same dehydration issues he had three weeks ago. Plus due to circumstances I am taking him on my own tomorrow. What happens if he is poorly? I am not a confident driver and will be alone it's a different city. Then I remembered I am not alone, I never have been! Trust, faith and prayers are the order of the day.

Thanks for the doggy prayers too. He's only two and a half years old and already made such a mark on the family. He's almost human in his understanding ways.

Hoping everyone else is OK and that Oma has a wonderful time away. Praying for all.