A new Christian prayer thread for summer...

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This thread is a safe space where anyone - regular, occasional visitor, lurker, committed Christian or waverer - is welcome to come and leave their prayers in the knowledge that they will be prayed for. No problem is too big or small to share here, and if you just want to come and say 'hi', that's fine too.

Looking back through our previous thread, we pray in particular for:

abbsismyhero - for help with her anxiety and relationship with an abusive ex.

amberlight - for her work supporting people with autism, and for health and happiness for her and her family.

Aphie - for her fiancé's family following the sudden death of his uncle, and for her anxiety.

BlackEyedSusan - for all that she has to juggle as a single mum, for her DC, and for her mum.

Bluetinkerbell - five years on from the loss of her baby DD, Sterre.

Cocoa button - for issues around the safety of her DS2.

Dontbesilly - for strength as she grieves the loss of her dad, for her mum and the rest of her family, for her DD's school issues, and for Dont's own health.

drspouse - for full recovery from a recent chest infection and for happiness and a warm welcome in her new church.

DutchOma - with gratitude for all she does to support people on this thread and elsewhere, and for her to find peace and joy in her life following the loss of her beloved Bob.

EdithSimcox - for her to find joy and fulfilment in her faith and understanding and support from her DP.

ethelb - for her MIL who has blood clots in her leg and suspected sarcoma, and for all who love and care for her.

FaithLoveandHope - for her anxiety and depression to lift and for her to be able to avoid falling into despair and self-harm, and for her relationship with her DSD.

greyscalealmond - for her depression to be alleviated and for family relationships.

HardyLeodicean - especially for her FIL and for a recently-bereaved friend.

IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece - for her friend's pregnancy.

LarrytheCucumber - for family members involved in fostering and adoption, for the DC involved, and for their birth parents and all involved in their ongoing care.

LifeofBriony - for her relationship with her DH and for her DD's friend, J, who is in a coma after a seizure.

LittleBootsTheBabe - for healing and happiness for an acquaintance of hers.

MadHairDay - for her health, and for her whole family at a time of change and uncertainty.

Malefriendproblem - for her relationship with an old friend which has turned sour, and for her DD who suffers from anxiety.

Newmamatobe - for her new life with her baby DD and free of alcohol.

niminypiminy - who will be ordained very soon.

passportmess - for her friend who has schleroderma.

Paulat2112 - for friends who are experiencing relationship difficulties.

PositiveAttitude - for her whole family, but especially her DD1 who has been depressed, her pregnant DD2, her mum and dad, her DH and his work. Above all, we pray for PA herself, who is always there for others when they need her, for her studies, and for a potential house-move.

QoF - for her relationship with her DH.

SESthebrave - for all who are grieving over the loss of a friend from church, for work-related decision-making, and for the friend who was Best Man at her wedding whose relationship has broken down following his wife's infidelity.

SouthernLassie - for her relationship with a colleague.

sweetandsour - for her auntie who has been diagnosed with cancer, and for her mum and all who love and care for her auntie.

Teallove - for her to feel free to move on following the breakdown of a relationship.

Trazzletoes - for her 6-year-old DS who has previously had cancer and who is now unwell again - praying for a swift (and hopefully reassuring) diagnosis and for Trazzletoes and all who love him at this worrying time.

Tweebee - for her DS to settle at nursery.

And also thinking of friends who haven't visited for a while, who who pop in only occasionally, including ALittleFaith, Anjelica27, Kaykat, JugglingFromHereToThere, ktef, legohurtswhenyoustandonit, Pandora97, shortscotty, weegiemum and others.

And, as always, prayers for anyone I've forgotten (with apologies), for all who lurk but don't post, and for newbies who may not have posted yet.

This prayer was posted by Edith on the old thread, and I really like it and would like it to stand for what this new thread is all about:

All that we are, Lord,
we place into your hands.
All that we do, Lord,
we place into your hands.

Everything we work for,
we place into your hands.
Everything we hope for,
we place into your hands.

The troubles that weary us,
we place into your hands.
Thoughts that disturb us,
we place into your hands.

Each that we pray for,
we place into your hands.
Each that we care for,
we place into your hands. Amen

I live in a very rural poor area.the church would let us park there, shower, and help with food.

Thank you for praying for some good friends for the dc. It would help a lot. Didn't help we saw a bear just down the road, even I don't want to tidy the yard after that! We've been walking a lot, painting, trying to enjoy life.

I'm honestly scared for you guys in Europe. The situation seems out of control. I'm praying God intervenes and shows people the way forward.

How are you today, passport?

I'm pretty good Highway. My ds was building a den in the garden and dh and I spent this evening pulling small prickly twigs from my favourite fleece which was used in the den. Hours of fun as my dh said. A bit like quilt making, in a way.

Maybe someone in your congregation would have a condo to let cheaply.

I think the scary thing is the randomness and unpredictability. But there are many good people in the world too.

I'm looking for somewhere cheaper, but it's getting so expensive in this state.

Dens are great! I'm glad you had a lovely day.

highway that sounds like a horrible situation for you, not sure where you are but is there no government help? praying for you to find somewhere affordable and for your kids to make some good friends.

Edith really praying for you.

We get all the help we are entitled to. I'm hoping I find a cheaper rental, if not, it won't be the end of the world, lots of families go thru things like this, and I'm hoping I can come up with a long term solution, so we can stay here.
Thank you for praying for us.

The kids are looking forward to camp, so that will be good.

Praying for the health and peace of everyone on this thread. How's the injuries Susan?

puffy.

less sore though.

Highway, what a difficult situation, I feel for you so much. Praying for you and for all those in your situation.

passport, how are you doing? I was thinking of you yesterday, as I was reflecting on my own family (the one I grew up with). I found a letter my sister wrote me nearly twenty years ago.

Prayers for everyone reading. It has been a dreadful week in the world.

I feel tired and overwhelmed this morning. Prayer grounds me, and focuses my motivation on bringing what good I can to the world. May God guide me.

Thank you very much Cocoa, my Mum has been in contact. I think they are feeling sheepish. I feel a bit flattened but I'm trying to take things easy. Thinking of you too.

I think all were can do is strive to be good and do good ourselves in the world.

so, three months after asking him to sort out the nettles ex finally managed to do it today, though only because a work man is coming on wednesday to work in the garden and he was embarrassed about it. not so the children could play safely.

also thank God I had some apple juice as ds asked his dad several times and still came out after four hours without having been given his juice.

Cocoa, I understand that feeling. Sometimes prayer and the Bible is the only thing that keeps me going for the children. I'm at the point where I feel like throwing up my hands and saying "your will, not mine, Lord.'. I'm not even sure what to pray for some days. The world is in such a dreadful state.

So, thank you guys for giving me more small blessings to pray for for others.

oh and ex has started work. he missed three months which was about the amount of the notice they gave him and redundancy. it was really tough trusting.

I'm so sorry to hear that Susan.

I hope the swelling is going down and pray things improve for you.

I wanted to say this thread is lovely. I am leaving mumsnet, not the place for me, but thank you for prayers and kindness.

I'm sad to see you go Highway as I think you found it helpful. to 'talk' to someone even if it was only on the internet.
But if you've got to go I pray that you feel that the Lord is going with you.
CocoaButton praying for calm for you and PassportMess I'm glad your mother has been in touch. Have they now gone back home?

I did, Dutch. But munsnet is way too harsh and downright evil, apart from little pockets like this.
I'm going back offline. God loves me, the useless, undeserving sinner that I am.

Ill remember you and yours in my prayers, Dutch. X

I really wish you and your DC well, Highway, you know where we are if you change your mind. I tend to just have Threads I am On which refreshes, and only read things I find helpful, like Special Needs for DS, and the Mental Health pages, and here.

I think it is hard, when you are yourself in a vulnerable place, to read things which lack compassion. Surround yourself with things and words which nourish you.

Thank you Dutchoma and passport for your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you Cocoa. Praying for peace and happiness for you and everyone on this thread.

I've sent the deregistration request.

I'm sick of hiding my faith, worrying about offending people. In the end this site is, in general, so harsh, and so anti Christian, it's hurtful.

Time for a NC. I completely second those who say just look at 'threads I'm on'. I have AIBU hidden so I'm never tempted on there; and stay well away from most controversy (occasionally I've caused one on this board but you can't stop people going arguing about religion apparently!). It's also a good idea not to read threads that upset you - advice I've ignored to my cost this week.

I was sobbing through church this morning (for many reasons) and there was a very kind woman behind who put her hand on my shoulder and rubbed my back. At the end of the service I was embarrassed and ran away and now I feel awful for not saying thank you to her for her kindness.

I didn't make it to church. My chrons disease is so bad I'm barely able to move.

Please don't feel bad about running or crying. People understand. Bless you, Mrs potato. X

I am lonely, for reasons I don't want to go into. Thank you for keeping me company.

Bless you highway you're in my prayers tonight. (And all the rest of you, as always).

Hello all. I'm sorry not to have been on here for so long. Have been here, there, and everywhere, and very busy. Have read through on phone when I have had time, but am very slow at typing on the phone, so haven't been writing.

Highway - I don't know if you'll see this now, but I will be praying anyway for you and your family and especially for your accommodation and health situations.

Kate - you are very welcome here; adding prayers for you and your DS and for your relationship with your DH.

Oma - glad you had a good time with your friend, you deserve it, lovely. Prayers for happiness for you.

MHD - any news on a job for your DH? Praying for you, for him, and for the whole family.

Passport - so sorry to hear about the situation with your parents. That sounds so stressful, but it sounds as if you did exactly the right thing. Praying that you are able to have a relationship with them which works, but which is distant enough not to be damaging.

Prayers for Faith and Orchid and Cocoa and BES and potatolegs and for anyone who is struggling at this time for any reason.

Here is the Methodist church's prayer for today.

Eternal Light, shine into our hearts. Eternal Goodness, deliver us from evil. Eternal Power, be our support. Eternal Wisdom, scatter our darkness. Eternal Pity, have mercy on us, that with all our mind, soul and strength we may seek your face and finally by your mercy be brought to everlasting life; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Alcuin of York (c. 735-804)

Sorry to see you go Highway. I find it hard on here too and avoid certain threads. This thread is lovely though. You can always rejoin, you know. I will be thinking of you and your kids. I hope they have a lovely time at camp

Dutchoma, Tuo, my.parents have now flown back. I think they are feeling a bit silly but there is contact, at least. I think I'm a bit burnt out so I'm taking next week as holidays from work.

Much love MrsPotatolegs.

I've never heard of Alcuin of York Tuo- lovely prayer.

Hi there, this post popped up in active and I have no idea why but I clicked on it, not something I would normally do at all.

Contemplated all the reasons why I should or shouldn't post, whilst sat awake so late at night again my main reason for not posting would be that I would never wish to upset or offend anybody.

I've not read all the thread but there is such calm here and so much kindness I actually cried reading through some of the prayers and words people have written.

I am not particularly religious, I do believe there must be something beyond "us" hence my nervousness to post and upset people who do believe much more than me.

I did spend some time talking to a minister of a local church once (I now live many miles away) he was invaluable in helping me through what was a very difficult time, I actually literally bumped into him when close to tears and burst into tears on him as he was so kind, he had remembered me from the year before when I had two Christmas trees delivered by accident and I took the "spare" for his church. He knew I was not very religious but still was so kind to me and remember sitting with him in a church and feeling so calm, there is something about sitting in a place of worship that brings calmness to me.

So much I have written already I am sorry for this, I think the reason I have decided to be brave and post is that firstly I am thinking of going to my local church just to sit for a little while and secondly if I am not being selfish in someway that perhaps I could respectfully ask someone to pray for me? Pray to help me to find the strength to go and sit in a church I do feel somewhat of a fraud as I am not particular religious but I think I will find some peace from my sadness in doing this.

My sadness is caused by reoccurring miscarriage, I have experienced six in total and four this year. I have baby number 3 ashes here with me, it took me so long to collect them as I couldn't face going to the crematorium to collect after loosing my father so suddenly nearly two years ago, my baby's due date was the date we scattered his ashes.

I have to think something caused me to have two trees delivered and then bump (I really did literally bump into him) into that minister, something caused me to see this post.

Sorry once again it has been so long and if this was totally inappropriate for me to post I will ask for MN to delete and maybe post this somewhere else.

In all cases thank you for the thread it's nice to see such kindness

Kittens, I'm deregistering, but my account is still active.

I prayed for you when I read your post. Prayed the Holy Spirit would touch you, comfort you, and reveal the truth to you, so that you may accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

I know God loves you, and has his arms around your beautiful babies right now.

Sometimes the Holy spirit calls people to Jesus. I believe He is calling to comfort you.

Love and prayers,

Highway xx