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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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BlackeyedSusan · 25/11/2016 12:46

May Thomas have love and comfort while he is in the hospice, may his family have the support they need to get through this difficult time, and may the God of all comfort hold them all in his loving arms.

Orchidflower1 · 25/11/2016 13:03

Praying for the family mentioned by coolcarrie

BlackeyedSusan · 25/11/2016 14:50

got a meeting to arrange a meeting.

prayers please.

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Dutchoma · 25/11/2016 16:33

I had to read that twice. They don't half make it difficult, do they?

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nickelbabe · 26/11/2016 08:45

My church has demonstrated that they don't believe in trust, respect and non-judgement.
I have been ssacked from messy church team because a) of an incident that was proved to be erroneous that happened 5byears ago when I was pregnant, and b) because my enthusiasm and desire to get things perfect is creating a negative atmosphere in the team

The fact that my desire to get things perfect actually manifests itself in my spending hours and hours researching messy church and things we can do ro improve and make it actually Messy Church and not some washed out children's service with the branding is obviously a really evil thing in their eyes.
So now I find out that the entire pcc hates me and doesn't want me to be in their church family.
We won't evrn go into their ideas on hiw they think this is safe guarding me and children!!
They've let me and the entire church down.
My personal opinion is that it shouldn't even have been up for discussion, let alone decided that I'm such a risk to the church that I have to be sacked from duty.

BlackeyedSusan · 26/11/2016 09:16

Brew Cake amd hugs nickel.

sorry it has been like that.

BlackeyedSusan · 26/11/2016 09:30

God knows your heart. God knows your attitude to this, God will be the final judge. Sometimes, people in church mess up because they think something is right and forget the people involved. sometimes people in church mess up because someone thinks it should always be like this and we are not changing. sometimes people in church mess up because they lose sight of the purpose of church and make it a cosy club for members

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

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Dutchoma · 26/11/2016 09:43

Good grief Nickel. That is horrendous.

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nickelbabe · 26/11/2016 10:59

I agree Susan.
One of the women seems to have been aappointed to tell me (at home, 3 days later) and I struggled to listen and accept it.
I ended up completely breaking down and I told her in no uncertain terms that it was ckmpletely unchristian and that there's no way that they even thought about bringing God into the discussion. Cos he wwas most likely up there with his head in his hands going "good grief! It was 5 years ago! And proven to be unfounded! And howmany chances has she given you?!"

nickelbabe · 26/11/2016 11:00

Oma yep.
They haven't learned anything from when I left in the spring.
And came back because I believed they would be christians about it and support me.

nickelbabe · 26/11/2016 11:04

Funnily enough, the other church in the Team (so the other benefice) has been iinsanely, ridiculously supportive to me and about everything, helping me with skills to cope wirh/deal with my autism, and nurturing me on my "discovery " journey both before and since my diagnosis.
All my own church has done is condemn me.
And the only reason I haven't switched the other church is because I can't stand the evangelical music!

BlackeyedSusan · 26/11/2016 12:02

off on a trip and I am as usual extremely anxious. travelling with an autisitic boy, (one definite diagnosis and the other three in the party are probably too) makes life tricky sometimes.

CocoaX · 26/11/2016 13:03

Bes, prayers for a calm and manageable trip for you.

There are many new posts of this thread which I have not had a chance to read yet. I will do so. Right now, I am offering up prayers of utmost thanks that DS did not meet with the car bonnet of a car which did not stop at the crossing. It was like slow motion watching an accident about to happen and me shouting at DS to stop. He was not processing the information fast enough but did just in time. Shaken up but I figure the road safety message is more than clear now. I offer sincere prayers of thanks with all my heart to the LordFlowers and for the kindness of strangers too.

Bloomed · 26/11/2016 13:21

Adding my prayers. I'm on a bad data connection. I'm still trying to find somewhere to live and arrange finances but it seems some health concerns I've been ignoring will need to be looked into soon.

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Dutchoma · 26/11/2016 13:27

Giving thanks with Cocoa. And praying with Bloomed for all her needs to be met.
For Nickel too and for BES on their different 'journeys'.

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CoolCarrie · 26/11/2016 13:43

Thank you Dutchoma. Thomas is only 40 and the children are 8 , 12 & 14.
They are from South Afrca originally, but have lived in the UK for the past 10 years. He has lung cancer, despite never smoking, and has been so brave, as have the whole family. They have such a strong faith and are a lovely family. We pray to God that they have Christmas together. Please keep them in your prayers and thank you.

nickelbabe · 26/11/2016 13:45

Wow, cocoa I pray you're able to process that and move on

Susan praying that your journey is smooth

BlackeyedSusan · 26/11/2016 18:18

all of christmas carrie.

Thank God indeed cocoa!

just decompressing. it wasn't too bad. ds made a break for it but ticket collector stepped into the aisle at the right moment. ex was a bit annoying but not completely. he has made up for it by taking down the recycling.

given it was probably our last time, we bought a photo of them with santa, ds got a balloon and they both got their face painted.

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Dutchoma · 26/11/2016 21:55

That is a very distinct thing to be praying for Carrie. Such tragic circumstances. Lord have mercy.
Glad the trip went reasonably well BES.
I am just back from the concert with the 'new' choir. I was glad when the first two pieces were out of the way, but enjoyed singing the Rutter Requiem.

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Madhairday · 27/11/2016 09:14

Oh nickel! Sad that sounds hideous - what do they think they are doing? So sorry ((unmnetty hugs)) hope that something can be sorted out. I know how much you've put into that church.

Prayers for everyone here. How's your situation with church going, BES?

BlackeyedSusan · 27/11/2016 10:19

we are supposed to get ready for church but ds is really stressed over a chess game... there is a lot of shouting move it at dd. and she has been walloped. and I have had my uncle on the phone and phoned my mother.

Tuo · 27/11/2016 22:06

I'm back in!

Couldn't work out why I wasn't getting password link sent... then I remembered I'd changed my registered email address at some point when there was one of the security issues. D'oh! So here I am! I have been away all weekend, so will catch up properly in the next few days. For now, I am here and resolved to mark Advent by posting a prayer a day between now and Christmas.

Posting this, then, and praying for the two friends I've seen this weekend, both of whom are having a tough time in different ways. Also praying for all on this thread, of course.

Almighty God
give us grace to cast away the works of darkness
and put on the armour of light,
now in the time of this mortal life,
in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;
that on the last day,
when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead,
we may rise to the life immortal;
through Him who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

applesandpears33 · 27/11/2016 22:18

Nickel - it's been a long time! I'm so sorry things have been tough (I was on the old threads years ago but have been through multiple name changes). It all sounds like such a difficult situation which has hurt you deeply. Praying you'll find peace and resolution soon.

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Dutchoma · 27/11/2016 22:19

Oh TUO so lovely to see you.
We had that prayer at the service tonight (I know it is 'just' the collect for the first Sunday in Advent), the first service I have been to in more than six months. A beautiful service, really lovely.

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BlackeyedSusan · 28/11/2016 07:33

morning. dd has a music exam today. I am worried about getting there.

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