Christian Prayer Request Thread - The Bible Bashers "March" Onwards ......

[CaptainDippy]

I am just so darn cheeeeeesy!!

Here's the summary of Feb's Prayer Requests ......

Shonaspurtle - Friend's 4m old DS was taken off life support at the beginning of the month - Strength and support for the family as they deal with his death.

fannyannie - Things are going well with DH! Praying for them as they give their relationship a 2nd chance and as they attend Relate. Praying for FA as she is PG with no3 esp. Prayers also for DH's work situation.

Toady - Her sister died at the beginning of the month. Prayers for the family and her boyfriend as they come to terms with her death.

morningpaper - Prayers for DD who has a broken collar bone.

saffymum - Prayers for her and her family. Her DH is working v.long hours and her 3 DS is v.hard work - She is feeling very tired and stressed atm.

CaptainCaveman - Lots of prayers for her alcoholic DSis who is currently going through intensive counselling sessions. Prayers esp for her DD who lives with her. Continued prayers as CC reducing her meds for depression and anxiety.

footprints - Currently in the process of moving house and starting new jobs etc - Prayers for the whole family, esp their little DD as they adjust to BIG changes in their lives.

longwaytogo - Continued prayers as she and her DH decide about their future. DH is due to move our of the fmaily soon. Prayers for strength and love to fill their household at this time. Prayers for a Salvation Army Officer's 19 yr old daughter who has been kidnapped in Equador. Prayers for a friend's sister whose DH has died, circumstances unknown as yet.

pepperrabbit - Prayers for her friend whose DH has died after being involved in a car crash. They have three small children.

sleepychunky - Expecting 1st baby in June and feeling v.anxious and low atm.

NearlyThree - Continued protection for her and her family. Praise God her relationship with DH is going well atm.

Belganmama - Prayers for friends who are desperately TTC DC2.

marshmellow - Lots of prayers for her as she is very confused about being PG and considering an abortion.

MaryBS - Prayers that she finds time for R&R in her busy life! Prayers for her bro in Basra and his family in the UK. Prayers for her friends whose adoption is possibly falling through.

SleepySooz - Twins are sleeping - Praise God! Prayers for DH who has been given a written warning at work - keep his job safe Lord! Prayers for her as she has hypnotherapy for emetophobia.

RoseyLea - Continued prayers for her as she makes decisions about new church and moving home.

mumtogusandalbie - Has seperated from DH since last year - prayers for the situation there. Esp for her boys. Prayers for her Vicar's son who is currently undergoing chemo for cancer.

weirdbird - Prayers for wee Hannah who is suffering from terrible reflux - Prayers for sleep and opportunities for WB to do some work!!

Ghost - Prayers for her church as they raise money for a new building - recent concert raised £800!! Praise God!!

Twiga - Feeling a bit atm - Has lot on her plate - PG, small toddler and poss of DH getting new job (prayers needed!) She also has her driving test on March 31st! Milliways - Has quit job and has a new one, which she should be starting soon. Prayers for her DH as he contemplates a new job too.

NotQuiteSoGrownUp - Prayers for DS1 as he struggles at school.

PandaG - Prayers for her as she wears her Ash Cross again this Lent. Feeling grumpy atm and has been involved in car crash. She is ok, but feeling shaken.

JBW - Prayers for step father who is dying of cancer, esp for his 90 yr old DW. Prayers that she would find the ideal job soon!!

Worzella- Prayers for her as she tries to decide what to do when her maternity leave ends in the summer.

Jockey - Continued prayers for DS who has been struggling at school (selective mutism.)

Lorns - Has requested prayers for an MNer hwo is confused about her faith. Lorns has directed her to a good church!

Podmog - Prayers for her as she struggles to BF Big George! Praying he puts on weight and doesn't need formula top-up - Prayers for Podmog as struggles with feelings of inadequency as a mummy (unwarranted, I might add....)

Mars - Continued prayers for Dave and Sue - Dave is doing well, but Sue is little concerned he is "not himself" atm.

CaptainDippy Prayers for her as her DH and struggle a little in their marraige and as they attend marraige course at local church. Prayers for DD2 who has been v."out of sorts" lately. Prayers for the family as they go away on their first family holiday next week!! Erm. I know there is more stuff, but brain-sieve is not working .... I am sure I will remember as the month unfolds....

Get Praying Guys!!!

....and don't forget the Meet-Up on Sat 7th July in Oxford!! Sign up link will be posted in a mo.....

Wow! Amazing job CCM! What a fantastic difference you could make.

Just popping in to say goodnight! I am sooo tired these days. ZZZzzzzzzzzz

Ditto to NQSGU, Fellow Captain - What an incredible opportunity God is giving you - Praying for you as you seek His face in all of this ..... Wow!

Thank you for your compliments - this thread means a lot to me (which reminds me, it is almost the end of the month and time for a round-up!!)

Where did March go???

mufti - I am nearly 36 weeks now ..... v.excited and nervous!! Thanks for asking!

Keep meaning to post, but time contraints get in the way!

Yesterday went really well. The "hearing" was over really quickly - it was more of a "congratulations, you're now parents, you can go now"!

Then we went back for a party.

Tonight we had a talk on "Fresh Expressions", to do with opening up the church to new people. Absolutely excellent speaker (considering he stood in at the last moment, due to sickness). We could have talked all night, plus he handled the malcontents REALLY well, such that they enjoyed it too I think.

Then on to a friend's for a Body Shop party - just got in!

Please pray for more strength for me, I've just agreed to lead a Good Friday Taize service, my first service in my "home" church. I firmly believe that the Lord will provide me with the resources to cope with all these demands on my time... but I'm SO SO tired! I've got dark circles under my eyes! I can't help thinking "helpful thoughts" at 3 and 4am! My wakeful periods are getting longer...

MTGAA - none of us are worthy. God calls sinners, and as sinners we answer his call. Baptism is a start of new life in Him, celebrate that despite your "unworthiness" (and we're all unworthy!) He has called you to be His. One Church One Faith One Baptism. I know that He uses my weaknesses to build a relationship with those who are similarly weak. If I were strong and perfect, I would scare those I was trying to minister to! But I am painfully aware I am not perfect, but am glad to serve Him as best I can.

LWTG - keep the faith, and remember so many of us are praying for you and your family

God bless one and all!

Mary

Hi Mary - No sleeping going on here either!

Wow - you have been a busy lady - all sounds v.exciting - was the Party good - delighted they are now offically parents - what happens next??

Praying for God's supernatural strength to fill you right up!

Hi CD! (waves)

The party was lovely, they've got 2 beautiful little girls there! what's lovely too is they've all been going to church as a family! Its amazing how a change in circumstances like having children can bring you back to God!

Ooo - look at the time! I need some sleep!

morning all!

Glad the adoption party was good
praying that God sustains you in your busyness Mary.

Am doing an Easter crafts session with a friend after school today, just decorating eggs and making Easter baskets, and a chance to socialise with some parents from school while the children make. Very low key but praying God is there in our conversations.

no time ot post more, got DC to get to school!

Thanks Panda. I tried to email you the other day, but it said your inbox was full!

CD - I forgot to say, "thats it", the children are theirs now, its nothing more to do with the courts or social workers (unless the mother has another baby, in which case that one will probably be put up for adoption too , unless she's got her act together)

Hello all!

Wow CCM that work does sound amazing. It makes me thinkof the verse that says "The love of CHrist compels us..." You know when God compels you to do something for him. I am praying that you will be his hands and feet in your work.

Mary oooohhh "fresh expressions!" and malcontents! It sounds interesting! Does this mean that your church will be doing anything new? I'm reading a book about the "emergent church" atm (sounds much the same sort of idea) and it is v. inspiring.

CD 36 weeks! Wow! Just think, this time next month...

Hi Panda I'll pray for your craft session this pm. THat's a lovely idea! Btw thanks for answering my question so honestly the other day! I am sure that God will honour your sacrifice (and send his fire upon the sacrifice to re-ignite your love for him - I keep thinking about that thing of God sending fire upon the sacrifice of Elijah - sorry no Bible handy, v. vague on details! Do you know what I mean? Matt Redman wrote a song about it) as you get up early to seek him even tho you might not feel like it all the time.

WEll we are all a bit poorly here - I am taking dd to the docs this morning. She's been awake a lot of the night aching all over, temperature, cough etc etc - I suspect that ds is not quite right either. He is having loads of tantrums and whinging almost constantly. Please pray for patience for me! I think it's an end-of-term thing...she's so young to be at full time school and I think she's just run down...

Poor DD rosey - Praying for the Roseylea houses' health as we approach the holidays ..... Always the way, isn't it!!?

Feeling ok today, very heavy though and a bit sick, but ok ....

How is everyone else?

Enjoy the craft session PandaG - and may God Bless your conversations!

CD - fantastic news that baby has turned - I think that mine has turned too - as the kicks I was feeling yesterday were definitley not in my "nether regions" as they have been for the last week or so.

I sent off my form for the Sure Start Maternity Grant yesterday - not sure if we qualify - think we're "borderline" - please pray that we do as it will mean we can buy the few 'expensive' bits of baby equipment we need (Pram, Car Seat, Cot Mattress) and some newborn baby clothes without having to skimp and save to get the money together. Apparently it usually takes about 1 week from sending the form off to hear.......so it would be nice to hear next week that we're getting it.

Hoep yours has too FA! Wish we qualified for the grant, but e defiintely don't, so there's no point even trying... Money is still v.v.v.tight for us atm - card was declined in Tesco this morning. Bum.

CD - that's what a friend of ours thought too - she was convinced she wouldn't stand a chance - but was persauded to apply anyhow - and got it!

Perhaps worth sending off the form just in case - the worst that can happen is that they say no - the other option is that you'd have £500 towards baby (or other LOL) stuff

Yeah, may I will - I used to assess them for a living though - so understandably dubious .... ....

well I can understand that if you used to assess them - but still nothing to be lost from trying - you can even print the form off the internet (and for once it's a really easy form to fill in!) and get a free envelope from your local JobCentrePlus .

I have to say I'm not holding my breath - as I'm not entirely sure that we get CTC at a higher rate than WTC (or is it the other way round - I'm not sure LOL) - but at least I know I've applied and you never know........

How long have you got left now - can't be long is it??

I've got just under 10 weeks (I'm 30+1 today) and it feels like eternity - although I've enjoyed the last few days - worked Saturday night, and should have worked Monday night but called in sick because of a niggly back. Which means I've had all day Monday, Tuesday and today without being tired from work/having to think about going to work in the evening.

Got 2 nights left (Thursday and Sunday) and then EVERY day I'll wake up knowing I don't have to go to work

I've got 4 weeks left now - not so sure it'll be as long as that though ..... Feeling very excited and nervous - Can't believe you are 30 weeks already!!

Right, DD2 is awake, so going to have lunch with her, pcik DD1 up from Pre-School and head off to the seafront with my friend and her 2 terrors .....

See you all later.....Keep praying ....

Wow not long left for you then - I have to say I don't think I've got 10 weeks left either

DS1 my waters broke 13 days early and he was born 12 days before his EDD

DS2 waters went 7 days early and he was 2 days before EDD

The thought of going over hasn't really crossed my mind............(she says praying hard that she's not actually got 12 weeks left LOL).

Afternoon all! Hope all is well.

I'm enjoying a chilled out afternoon , DS1 at school, DS2 with cbbeebies and DD asleep.

Please pray for DD's dedication on Sunday - it has the potential to be a manic service as there are 6 adult baptisms, 4 infant baptisms and 4 dedications! - and all in a 'normal service'!! I'm trying not to be worried about it.

Tap still not sorted but plumber is on the case although the joiner has gone AWOL.

I'm feeling a bit better but need to get a doctors appt., as I have a feeling my thyoid is all upset, either that or I'm heading into depression - not sure how I'd know.... I'd appreciate some prayer.

I'm on mat leave at the mo and am horrified to see that it's the end of the Easter term - only one term left of freedom - that's why I'm frustrated as I should be enjoying being at home, whereas I so often feel anxious and lonely ( which in itself is a source of anxiety as I actually spent very little time at home).... sorry I'm rambling now ....

Praying for all the imminent arrivals!

That should say thyroid! wich is overactive usually..

And that should say which!

Hi Rosey!

I don't think our church could possibly try anything else new - it hasn't got the manpower!

The "pint-sized church" has been running for over a year now, and is going great guns. That's 1 evening a month down the pub for the men's group - consisting of churchgoers and husbands/partners of churchgoers. They also turn out to help out at things like barbeques and fundraisers.

Sunday club started up last November.

Emmaus is starting up after Easter

The prayer group has been running a few months now.

We had our first "tithe sale" in church last Saturday.

We've had 2 "healing and wholeness" services so far, plus there's Taize services (including mine coming up... )

Absolutely manic!

Sorry to hear about you all being poorly

CD & FA - glad to hear the babies have turned!

Worzella, sorry to hear you're under the weather. Am praying for you, but you should get it checked out at the Drs...

I've had an afternoon off work at an Indian restaurant, learning how to cook Indian food - and I've brought it all home, so guess what we're having tonight?

Great fun!

God bless all, and sorry if I've missed anyone - you're all in my prayers!

mary

Thank you for all your kind thoughts. Got through stepfather's funeral last week. Lots of people there.

I am having problems though. I saw SF when he died and did not go to the Chapel of Rest. My mum and sister did go, they said it helped them to get the picture of SF dying out of their mind. Unfortunately the image is stuck in my head. DO not know what to do. Did not feel I could ask them to go to Chapel of Rest with me as they had already been through it themselves (Mum went with neighbour and sister with her DH).

Please help. Does help to tell someone about this. Cannot tell mum or sister.

{Hugs} to you JBW. I saw my dad in the chapel of rest, and it tormented me for some time afterwards, that I wished I hadn't gone. Time has softened the image however, and I remember my dad with fondness and love, even the image of him lying there now no longer haunts me. Although he had died he was at peace, so please try to think of it that way.

It will get easier, and in time I think you will able to share your fears with your family and gain comfort from each other.

Oh and Worzella, praying for your anxiousness. Does it help if you have music on in the background? It does for me, if I'm feeling lost and lonely in the house on my own.

Good evening to all.

Just a quick post to thank everyone for their kind messages re not being worthy for baptism. I understand what everyone is saying its just that having one divorce behind me and another lurking over me makes me feel that I would not be welcome to be baptised IFSWIM. There are also parts of my life that I feel do not really fit in with being one of Gods Children such as smoking (which I know is a terrible habit but one which sees me through my rough times). Also, if I were to meet someone new - theres the whole sex outside of marriage issue. I really don't want to get married again having made this mistake twice already but does that mean that I have to be celibate for the rest of my life. I'm only 34 and hopefully have a good few years left!

Anyway - I don't want to go rambling on about myself.

I am praying for everyone on this thread - we all need God for different things don't we?

Its been a very long day today but still have the ironing to do then must do the lunchboxes for the morning - will hopefully get to bed about 11.00pm. Don't know how others manage to be awake in the middle of the night - once I go to bed I sleep like a log. I do consider myself lucky and pray that others on this thread can have a bit of my sleeping skill!!

God Bless everyone
xxx

MTGAA, speak to a minister, see what he/she says, but remember that NO-ONE is beyond the grace of God. I too have been divorced and have remarried. For some time I was CONVINCED I was going to hell, which stopped me going to church, or if I did, I'd be in floods of tears for what I thought I'd lost, too scared to ask for forgiveness, for the fear of what the price of that forgiveness would be. I certainly never believed I could be called to ministry! What, after everything I'd done????

Then when I finally did ask for forgiveness, the message I received was "what took you so long?". Last year it bothered me, that I knew I was forgiven, but I didn't know how to tell people this. Some of you on here may recall when I had a revelation, when it struck me, through God's scriptures:

Luke 7:47-50
"Therefore, I tell you, her sins, which were many, have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.? Then he said to her, ?Your sins are forgiven.? But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, ?Who is this who even forgives sins?? And he said to the woman, ?Your faith has saved you; go in peace.?"

I'd read that piece so many times, and it felt special, I didn't twig why - till it hit me at 5am one morning. I was bouncing on air for days afterwards.

Anyway, that's me. I hope my story helps you, gives you hope, for we all need hope!