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Christian prayer thread

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Dutchoma · 10/11/2016 07:34

Just starting a new thread without any embellishments so it doesn't run out.
Please add any concerns/witterings/names to it.
Love to you all.

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Lissette · 19/02/2017 15:26

don't I'm rolling my eyes here at your mother. Some daughters do 'ave em. There is a learned helplessness there. Is there anyone else you can ask for help? If she's not willing to pitch in don't feed her. At this stage shell have to sing iron for her supper.

CocoaX · 19/02/2017 17:18

Flowers I am thinking dont that you cannot feed her in any sense right now. Quite simply tell her that you are very sorry but you will be in touch when you are able or DH is able.

You absolutely must conserve your strength and energy for your immediate household and loved ones within it (I extend that to the hospital, not taking it too literally). Lots of precious energy is going on stress and upset with your mother and there is nothing you can do because you are not the problem.

The hospital team will have to tell her only to call at certain times and you can screen your calls. I may sound harsh but pray to God, she will really and truly cope herself if she needs to.

And I know it is hard when you are normally the organiser or cater, but please ask for help for yourself from those who give it freely. The shopping and meal issue is hopefully sorted with online deliveries, so the next question is what other practical help do you need? Is there any one at the hospital who will provide social support given you and your DH's difficult situation? Or a friend you can ask for lifts? I am always self-sufficient but sometimes you need help, and have to ask for it.

I am praying that you find some practical solutions, dont, and do not berate yourself for being annoyed with your mother. It is not unChristian to have some boundaries in place to protect yourself when you need it.

And feeling low is also fine. I remember crying once and DD asking what was wrong. I just said humans have weather systems too and mine was raining. Bless her, she then did something she knew would make me laugh. So we got my weather system to drizzle. Flowers and plants need rain to grow, so do we.

Lissette · 19/02/2017 18:00

Jesus was particularly good with boundaries. He was kind but nonetheless good with boundaries.

Orchidflower1 · 19/02/2017 19:26

dont you are doing an amazing job trying to restore your health and that of dh. You are entitled to feel low. I am such a wimp at any confrontation ( as you can probably gather) but maybe you do need to talk to dm or can you get a trusted friend / sibling to say something. I pray you have practical support. Freezer teas, etc

Orchidflower1 · 19/02/2017 19:40

Sorry posted too soon- is there some support you could get from social services/ council even if it's just interim e.g. Transport for visiting and appointments? Local charities? Praying for you that your dm doesn't exacerbate your stress any further. I live 200 miles from mine- sometimes it's helpful- sometimes not!💐

PaulaBBB · 19/02/2017 19:43

Dd is quite sick :( took her to out of hours this morning and she has very bad tonsillitis. Has hardly moved all day and not ate anything and struggling to drink. Lots of prayers for her today from our church family, but more are always appreciated

Lissette · 19/02/2017 20:28

Paula praying for your dd. I thought ds might have this yesterday but it turns out he doesn't. It is stressful when they are ill. I hope the medication kicks in. I remember having tonsillitis too. It is horrible.

Dutchoma · 19/02/2017 21:27

Welcome Paula and prayers for you dd.

Glad to hear your ds is a bit better Lissette and I gather from what you say Orchid that dh came home in one piece?
I'm quite horrified at your dmother's behaviour Dont

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BlackeyedSusan · 20/02/2017 00:49

Some daughters do 'ave em. oh yes, poor dd Wink

Orchidflower1 · 20/02/2017 09:51

Welcome paula everyone here is lovely and is able to give support, advice and thoughts. Hope your dd is feeling better soon.

oma yes dh came in at 2am - things still up and down but better than last week.

CocoaX · 20/02/2017 13:44

Welcome Paula, tonsillitis is miserable. Prayers for a good recovery.

Orchid I hope things remain calm and improve.

Exhausted today, running slightly on stress. Lots of work to catch up on.

Prayers for calm all around, I think.

BlackeyedSusan · 20/02/2017 22:57

Praise God we still have a full set of diamond armour and a diamond pick-axe. much prayer ohas been said over a few pixels.

Dutchoma · 21/02/2017 07:15

Are you alright BES? I have no idea what you are talking about, but join you in giving thanks where it is due Grin

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Lissette · 21/02/2017 08:44

Minecraft Dutchoma Wink

Lissette · 21/02/2017 08:45

Very hard to achieve that - well done Bes and DC.

Dutchoma · 21/02/2017 10:22

Ah, no wonder I don't have a clue.

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BlackeyedSusan · 21/02/2017 11:46

wish i didn't

BlackeyedSusan · 21/02/2017 11:47

I am missing a confirmation email. please pray that it arrives. either answer will do but do not want to embark on the journey if the answer on arrival is no admittance.

CocoaX · 21/02/2017 20:52

Still exhausted, going to bed, just adding prayers for diamond pixelated whatevers and confirmation emails and whatever it takes to smooth your path bes Grin

And more generally, prayers for those in need of support and God's love, here on this thread and beyond.

Orchidflower1 · 22/02/2017 09:48

Hope your email has come through bes
cocoax hope you slept well.

Proud of self today and giving thanks to god as coped with having sky engineer in- I hate having trades people or similar in- find it unsettling but I coped. He arrived at 8am so untidy but I just said sorry for mess. I asked him to wait in his van whilst I took ds to school and he was very obliging.

PaulaBBB · 22/02/2017 09:51

Thank you. She is away back to school today so is feeling better, although still looked a bit tired.

Well done Orchid I don't like people coming in either so I feel your pain.

Dutchoma · 22/02/2017 10:06

Well done Orchid.
And glad to hear that your daughter is well enough to go back to school Paula
Did the email turn up BES?

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BlackeyedSusan · 22/02/2017 12:53

apparently they did email. but it got lost in the wires.

I have had a phonecall though. Smile We are now going to town to a soft play session for children with a disability.

(boring minecraft alert:)
talking of pixels... I have turned into the minecraft mad cat lady! a month ago I found a jungle 3km away from base and tamed a couple of ocelots to get black cats. then promptly lost the co-ordinates of said jungle. last night, while waiting in the dark for ds to sleep (over an hour), I found the jungle again and managed to tame five more ocelots and have siamese cats and tabby cats. (it is tricky as they are shy and run away and you must not look point cursor at them while holding raw fish, and it may take a lot of fish to tame them. ) I may have been breeding cats ever since. because I am scared of creepers blowing up dd's buildings

(back to usual waffle:)
it is the small pleasures of life that make it bearable, and for that I give thanks.

Also prayers for all those in the midlands/north under the amber and yellow weather warnings. batten down the hatches and duct tape the tin hat onto your head

loss of diamond coloured pixels results in a real world meltdown.
also trying to stop head banging, thumping is a daily occurance.

oh and twonk has not returned ds's coat. so prayers for ds being willing to wear an alternative.

BlackeyedSusan · 22/02/2017 12:54

oh goodness orchid. that is really well done. I hate having trades in.

CocoaX · 22/02/2017 17:15

Well done Orchid

Glad your DD is recovering Paula

Prayers for focus, I am trying to get back on top of work now. Grateful to the Lord for my job and want to give it the best I can amidst everything else. Have started to have necessary conversations about possible impact of personal stuff on work, which I pray remains minimal. Dear God, stay with me.