Christ is Born! Halleujah!! MN Christian Prayer Request Thread TAKE NINE (again)!!

[CaptainDippy]

Right. I know I promised to try and do it yesterday a/noon, but was waaaay to hectic!! Anyway, here are prayer request summaries from November. Here's a fabtastic December with lots of answered prayers and fabulous, God-filled Christmasses for all!

"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells ......"

MaryBS - Prayers for brother who is serving in Iraq for the next 6 months, prayers for his wife and children at home. On-going prayer for friend Judy who is in hospital recieving Chemo, her cancer has spread. There was a stabbing at Mary's local secondary school earlier this month, one pupil was stabbed in the neck. Prayers for her DS who has been waking up with nightmares recently. On-going prayers for the course she is on and the work she needs to do for it and for all the church stuff she is involved with this Festive time. Prayers that her DH would become a Christian!!

MarsLady - Simon's wife and children got through his funeral at the beginning of the month, continue to pray for them as they adjust to him not being with them any more. Praise that Dave's recent scans / test showed that he is DISEASE FREE!!

weirdbird - Coming towards the end of her PG! Praise God bubba is still hanging in there. Praise that recent scans show that everything is going ok. Prayers for DH's job situation.

Sooz - Has been feeling v. recently, so prayers for serious uplifting! Prayers for twins as they settle into pre-school.

2nervesleft - Prayers for friend who has been diagnosed with breast cancer - Praise God scans / tests have revealed thayt he cancer is only in her breast! Prayers as she embarks on treatment.

katzg - Prayers that God's plan for her would be revealed right now. Her FIL died in the middle of this month, prayers for the family.

harrisey - Prayers for DH as he struggles with depression. Prayers for them both as they work to complete essays etc on their course. Feeling a bit run-down atm. Prayers as they prepare for Baptism!

worzella - Prayers that she would feel more secure and less worrysome! Prayers for DS2's sore mouth following a recent accident. Prayers for Minister of her church who has water on the brain and is under-going tests / treatment to determine what is wrong. He has a DW and young family.

longwaytogo - Has been v. lately. Teenagers driving her nuts!! Prayers that DD (4) would learn to sleep through the night. Prayers for DH who is really struggling and being quite difficult atm. Prayers for car sale - that something amazing would happen soon! Prayers for DS who is poorly and has bad asthma.

xena - V.confused and struggling atm. Has had a very tough year.

footprint - Needs lots and lots of love and TLC and prayer right now. Feels she cannot go on. Also prayers for her mum who is feeling and lonely since her father died.

TexasRose - Going to be starting a course at London School of Theology in Jan, lots to do, v.busy. Prayers regards finding a new church. Feeling very stressed, prayers for positivity and focus! Prayers for maintainance of Crohns. Prayers that her bro would become a Christian!

DratherBdiggin - Has been struggling and feeling v. Prayers for her as she goes for job interviews....

Podmog - Has been on bed rest and whole household has been poorly. DS particularly poorly. Expecting baby in Jan, so lots of prayers for R&R needed!

2babies - Prayers that their house sells soon!

MayMay - Prayers for SIL as she has been diagnosed with cancer and does not have v.long to live. Particularly prayers for her DP as he copes with this devestating news. MayMay has written her SIL a letter as she wants her to know Jesus before she dies, letter has been well recieved - prayers that she would recieve it in her heart! SIL currently v.ill in hospital, needs to clear up infection before Chemo can commence.

PandaG - Prayers as she and a friend organise two church Christmas events; and for her as she helps organise school Christmas Craft Fayre.

Jockey - On-going prayers for DS' selective mutism, which is improving - Prise God!

CaptainCaveman - Prayers for problems she has recently had with a friend.

martianbishop - DH has been diagnosed with cancer - Prayers for them all as they cope with this devestating news.

fannyannie - Has recently found out she is PG for the third time. Her DH is really struggling to accept the pregnancy.

kokeshi - Has had sudden profound hearing loss - praying for a miracle than it would return. Also prayers for dad who is in hospital following blood clot.

kyte - Prayer for friend who is a young mum and is really struggling atm.

mufti - Feeling atm.

Xavielli - Prayers that she, her family and in-laws would find wonderful new place to worhsip soon!

charleymouse - Expecting twins, but following scan, there are serious health fears about the twins, particuarly one of them. Prayers for the twins and for her and her family as they struggle with this news.

CaptainDippy - Prayers that house move would go through and HAPPEN SOON!! There's more I could post about, but that will do for now!!

Keep praying everyone!! [smile

Had an email from DN today. She sounds very strong. Said she needed a hug from me[sad}

She told me how beautiful her daughter was. That they took flowers to her funeral.

I am sure she will be OK. She sounds very positive, although she said she didn't know what to say.

Thank You for you prayers, I do believe they are helping her.

Please pray that everyone is more positive today, its so affecting the older girls - this is so unfair.

LWTG - like the name change. Praying for your family...

PLEASE can we have prayers for Liam. The good news is that his court case has been referred back to juvenile court, from crown court, as they deemed it not serious enough. The bad news is, he's got into trouble at the care home where he's at, breaking things up. His 'parents' have refused to have him back for Christmas as well

at my other SIL as well, she's been giving DH grief about going to the carol service on Sunday.

Hi again.. I feel so bad as I haven´t even had time to read all your prayer requests since I got back but will try to this afternoon and go through them all with the Lord.

Update on my SIL.. Drs have confirmed the worst: that it is cancer around the spine and not Osteoporosis , they aim to do radiotherapy (3-5 lots) to try and stop it going further and to hopefully try and ease the pain a bit. She is so brave. Please, please pray she will ask the Lord to come into her life soon!

Thank you so much for supporting me with this prayer request! Thank you!!! XXXXXX

Morning! Popping in quickly as DH is out in town with DD1 and DD2 is resting. Sat at desk that is covered in paperwork, surrounded by boxes and "stuff"......

Despite the fact that I have a stinking, stinking cold that is making me feel yukky and sick, in-laws are being less than helpful and we've got soooo much to doooooo, I do feel quite positive - You must be praying for us!! DD's are in nursery this a/n, so hoping to get lots done! Sorted out a load of paperwork last night, which was great. Just feeling dazed, confused and over-whelmed - Still can't believe this is happening - Keep praying .......

MayMay - I am so thankful you got to see your SIL. I am sure that God has done a work through you honey - everything you have said about her attitude etc speaks volumes of the stuff God is doing in her. I am so she has not get long left and the cancer is in her spine. Praying the treatment can help a little. Praise God that she knows how to pray!! Praying that your cousin gets to visit soon. Praying esp for your DB. I cannot even begin to comprehend how he must feel right now. A broken man. Please please Lord - do a miracle in his life!!!! Keep us updated and [[hugs] You are v.brave having the strength to go and see her!

RoseyLea / Texas - Liking the new name!! I am partial to a cuppa myself, so very much approval from DippyLand!! How are you doing?

Mary - Will be praying for those going for selection on the 16th. Praying for Liam too. So he is being disruptive at the home and the he won't be allowed "home" for Christmas. Praying a miracle for him too, keep us up-to-date .......

I am pleased the counselling is going well and you feel you have made progress CaptainCaveman - That is good news - Praise God! So so so about the wee girl at your DS' nursery who died. She was only a month younger than my DD2. Doesn't even bear thinking about. It would break my heart to lose her. That poor family. Praying for strength and for support and love to surround them at this time. Praying for the nursery staff too, what a great idea to suggest some bereavement counselling - it must have hit them all very hard.

Awwww, Panda - A time of transition for you as DD prepares to leave the nursery sector and embark on school. I can imagine I'll feel just the same when my DD goes to school It is difficult moving on, growing up etc, isn't it? [hugs] to you. I am sure she will completely love school! I am sorry that the nursery has to close down too, that is tragic. Praying for the staff etc ......

Come on baby weirdbird!!!!!! Any news? I am continually praying that bubba would come SOON!! Glad DD was a super Angel!

I am glad that your niece seems to be being so incredibly strong atm, Sandcastles. I started crying when you posted about how beautiful she said her daughter looked. I am sure she did. A little Angel. Continuing to pray. xxxx

Wow - think I am relatively up-to-date - Don't think I'll have a lot of time to post over the next week or so, but I'll try and pop by when I can.

Thoughts, Love, Prayers and [[hugs]] are with you all. xxxx

Thank you Captain Dippy... I spoke to my mum this am, she said when she spoke to my DB yesterday eve re the cancer on the spine he was absolutely distraught... she is so upset because of how he is suffering, and yet still trying to be strong for her and not let it show.

Thank you again for your prayers, really appreciated.

Hello all!

MayMay - I'm praying for you, your SIL and DB. I really feel for you! {hug]

Mary - how about Liam. You must feel so frustrated (I would anyway).

Glad you are feeling positive CD - have you got a moving date? How are things with your ILs?

LWTG - how is your dh now? Is the time off work helping him? And how are you doing? Prayers for the grace of God to 'lift you up on wings like eagles'.

Panda I'd feel upset too if that were my dcs' nursery. My dcs' school is going to be amalgamated with another one soon and it's all going to change - the name, uniform, new classrooms, new head, less fields and green spaces. Not brilliant.

Well I think I should be head-hunted for the UN Diplomatic Corps after my week! I have negotiated that from January I will be working Mon, Tues, Wed until 2.30 pm (how nice is that?) with the new cm who is fab (we know her personally and have used her in the past) and I've given the present cm notice without offending her at all or upsetting her. And if that wasn't enough, these chqanges are going to make us £280 a month better off! (How did that happen????!!!!) So thank you Lord for being Jehovah Rophe (sp??) the God who provides, in so many ways. I'm off to a staff christmas do tonight, a bit nervous as none of my pals at wqork are going so I'll have the opportunity to get to know more new people (a bit eeekkk but good really).

God bless xxxxxxxxxxx

Maymay - praying for your Bro and sil - echo what others have said re praying with her - you told her how to do it for herself and ghat is important

Roseylea - fab news re job, thta is great. thanks God!

CD praying for your move...understand time for posting will be short, but let us know how you are doing iof you can.

Praying for LIam Mary. So for the whole situation.

Thanks for your kind comments re the nursery, I am still all of a flump today. JUst a bit wobbly and woolly. it is DD's nativity tomorrow, and I know I will fill up, as it will be her last one before she goes to school. I will miss the staff at both nurseries so much...but school will be great I nknow. so I must

Tried to persuade DH to have Liam here on Christmas day. He's not having any of it. Can't bear the thought of Liam having nowhere to go... reminds me of someone else with nowhere to go on Christmas day... how can I "walk by on the other side?".

I can stand up in that pulpit all I want, and it counts for nothing if I can't help someone in need. Someone help me please... I don't know what to do...

Oh mAry - I so feel for you, and Liam. I think y ou have to look at it lke this - you are williung to give him a place to stay, but your DH isn't. So it is not you that is turning him away. Things have been difficult between you and Dh recently, and maybe pushing it on this issue is not such a good idea - I am sure you do not want to drive him further away. Maybe can you go and visit Liam close to Christmas instead? I get the impression from your posts that you really want to get closer to DH again, praying thta this would happen. With my love xx

Thanks Panda. DH and I HAVE been getting on a lot better lately - the pressure of his work is still great, but I think he's realised the effect its been having on his family, so has been making a real effort.

Having said that, if he's said no, I can't really go against that.

Its such a kick in the teeth for Liam though. From what I can gather, SIL sounds like she's heading for a nervous breakdown, so prayers are needed there too.

so glad to hear that things are better between you and DH Mary. You are right, if he has said no, then there isn't a great deal that you can do. I pray that God's will is done in this situation, that if it is right for Liam to come to you DH's mind will be changed without pressure from you, and if it not, that Liam and you all enjoy your Christmas wherever you are, without resentment on your part. Also praying for you SIL and Bro.

OK, so today we pick up the keys to our new house!!!!! Feeling a bit all over the place, all a bit surreal. I'm feeling pretty poorly to say the least, almost completely lost my voice! Think the girls are sickening for this nasty cold too, which is v. and worrying too - had to wake DD1 up at 8.45 this morning (!!) - Not a good sign. Please pray, we really can't afford to be ill right now - Argh!! Just pray everything goes smoothly - Is scary!! Eeeeeek!!!!

Wow - rosey - am impressed with your powers of negotiation - could you come here and do a bit between in-laws and us, please!! Glad everything seems to working out ok - Praise God!!

LOL @ "flump" Panda - That is one of my words!! [[[[hugs]]] Bless you honey - continuing to pray re: nursery situation and praying that God relieves you of your "flumpyness"!!

Mary - Praying for you as your prepare the talk. [hugs]] @ DH not allowing Liam to come and stay, but he has his reasons and I guess you have to respect that. Do think you should pay him an extra special visit towards Christmas time - let him know he is thought of and that he is loved. He really needs to know that right now. Even if he throws it back in your face, it WILL be worth it, I promise. I was once one of those angry, hurting youths and I know where he is coming from. Inside he is a very young boy who still needs to be held and loved. Praying for SIL and DB too.

CD - congrats on getting the keys today!!! Does that mean you completed today then?

I hope and pray that you're feeling better soon!

Mary what was it we said about offering our dh to the Lord? Maybe you have to offer the whole situation to God and pray that HIS will be done. Your heart is in the right place and thats not to say dh's isn't but maybe he's trying to protect you and the children from the possible rubbish that could follow if it all goes belly up.

cd congrats on getting the keys now the work really starts but your own place - brill don't try and do everything at once you've got a lifetime to make it home.

LWTG - that's exactly what I'm doing - offering Liam to our Lord's protection. I know why DH is doing it, but its not as if we would be offering our home to a complete stranger. I believe Liam is a good kid, but I don't think he'll remain one if he feels unloved

I know mary and i wasm't getting at you - honest. Its so hard isn't it when we have different opinions to our dh's on things.

men aye !!!

Congrats on the keys CD - when do you actually move in?

longway and Mary - I agree with both of you. All we can do in some situations is just offer them over to God, while not really knowing what to pray. I had to do that last night for a friend. hugs for you and for LIam xx

Boo! Just nipping in quickly to say two rooms semi-stripped and house gleaming - Hurrah!! We're moving in slowly over a week (should be completely in by next Friday) Mainly cos we can't afford removalists, so we are doing it all ourselves!! Thank you for your prayers - keep 'em coming - especially the ones about lots of nice people coming to give us a hand and also for the DD's who are poorly - especially DD1 who had to come home from nursery early with high temp.

Continuing to think of you all and remember you in my prayers ..... xxxxx

Hurrah! Happy moving CD!

The Christmas smilies are back

Thank goodness for that!!

LWTG - sorry, didn't mean to come across as abrupt - had to go quickly as DC getting into mischief... I'm sure they wait until I'm on here, and think "waahaaay".

I just have this image of the good Samaritan on my mind, and the Levite who did nothing and came up with reasons why he could do nothing.

I wouldn't overrule DH on this, but I can't help thinking there is more that I can do. As for seeing him before Christmas, I don't think its that easy to organise, what with where he is, but I'll speak to SIL and see where I get.

CD - GREAT to see you so happy .

Good morning!

Mary it's so about Liam. If there is anything you can do, I'm praying that God will give you inspiration. Also just bear in mind that this chap doesn't sound like he's got many pepole in his life who really care about him, so you will stand out as someone who does! (That's a bit silver-liney, isn't it?) Just by doing what you can, by keepinfg in touch and expressing care and love to him, you will be making a huge difference to him.

Happy moving CD! How exciting!

Well i am going into central London today...am I mad?!? I'm off to meet a friend from uni. This might sound a bit sappy but could you please pray for protection for me and all the other shoppers / everyone who will be in London today? It's impossible to get away from the fact that it is a terrorist target. Silly to worry tho, as there are so many milions of people who live and work in central London every day.