Christian prayer thread for spring

[Dutchoma]

BES has no computer at the moment and has sent me a very comprehensive list of prayers partners.
Rather than put this is the middle of an ongoing thread I thought it would be better to start a new thread, so all the names stay at the top.

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

BlackEyedSusan - for all that she has to juggle as a single mum, for ds who has ASD, dd who might have ASD and dyspraxia (waiting for appointments) and for her mum. Also for the computer to be mended

Bloomed- New year, fresh start

Cocoaleaves - for issues around the safety of her DS.

Colabottles64- struggling with infertility.

DancingUnicorn - new to the thread, most welcome

Dontbesilly - for strength as she grieves the loss of her dad, for her DD's school issues, and for Dont's recovery from a car accident. For DH and his recovery from a heart attack and finding her phone!

drspouse - for happiness and a warm welcome in her new church and for dcs

DutchOma - with gratitude for all she does to support people on this thread and elsewhere.

EddSimcox - for her dd, for her relationship with DP and her parents and her growing faith.

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.

girlandboy- family and faith

Lissette-anxiety and thanks for lots of prayers for others on this thread.

MadHairDay - for her health, and those pesky lungs. For her friend.

Musicposy- CT scans, diagnosis and treatment, giving thanks that some progress with diagnosis has been made

Nickel- for church and her disability, and a friend moving on from DV

NoRoomForALittleOne - Giving thanks that he operation was successful. For freedom from pain and recovery.

Orchidflower1- for help with her anxiety and the relationship with her husband

PositiveAttitude - for her whole family, but especially her DD1 who has been depressed, her dgs who was born early and poorly, 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.

sadandanxious- for help with anxiety

StillSmallVoice MIL has an invasive malignant melanoma for dd and historical abuse investigation.

Tunnocks - after the loss of her husband
Trazzletoes- for her young DS, Joe, who is having treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital- bereavement, losing her DH

TUO - who has had to withdraw from the thread for a while through business in real life.

Zombie clan- remembering Candy and MummyLin

And also thinking of friends who haven't visited for a while, or who pop in only occasionally, including: abbsismyhero, ALittleFaith, Anjelica27, Aphie, applesandpears33, Badders123 Bluetinkerbell, clementineorange, CoolCarrie, DancingUnicorn, FlappysMammyAndPopeInExile guinessgirl (how is your friend?)HardyLeodicean itshappenedagain, Kaykat, JugglingFromHereToThere, ktef, LarrytheCucumber legohurtswhenyoustandonit,LifeOfBriony,LittleBootsTheBabe, Mary, originalmavis, ozymandiusking Pandora97, pklme SESthebrave shortscotty,SingaSong12 SparkyStars Sugarpiehoneyeye The Woollyback'sWife Weegiemum, ZippidiSoozi 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.

we will miss you

another day, another violent meltdown.

holiday packing. what a nightmare. (the things that I lost last year were the first things that came to light this year... )

the car is sorted (not packed, but the junk sorted, post MOT and the things that live in the car checked (suncream, juice, hats gloves, )

roll up, roll up ladies and gentlemen and place your bets on the things I am going to be ranting about not being able to find tomorrow!

i bet insurance certificate

off out with boy... this could be a disaster.

Let us know when you are back from having been out with the boy and how much of a disaster it was.
Best of luck with the holiday.

it was not too bad. it did take a long time to get him to come down out of his tree though. rather late night, and I am feeling sick this morning and been a little sick. packing is not happening. I need to shop as well.

Hope the day gets better, dear BES.

Also packing here and really, really struggling. Growing two pretty virulent bugs and trying to eradicate with a strong antibiotics that makes me knackered, and chest hurts. Sorry, I know I'm forever moaning about this. I really do value your prayers.

ffs mad, it is a big deal, and you do not moan nearly as much as one would expect... and it is not moaning anyway. you are doing great. rest if you need to.

Dear MHD you are not 'forever moaning'. You are coming to a place where you know you get support in praying to the only source of true healing, which I very gladly do. It is so very difficult for you to just have one good week and then having to 'pay' for it.
BES I hope the day got better and you are ready to go.
I have had a most marvellous day celebrating Rose's birthday (6) with her parents, the other grandparents and her uncle. The weather was not as good as the forecast, but pretty good all the same.

Oh thank you lovely people. Bit teary your words mean a lot. I am struggling a lot at the moment but really aware that I don't want to let it turn to bitterness in me. There is so much that is so good. But it's just so flipping difficult to just breathe, and sleep is rubbish because pain is worse at night. Hoping I can just relax and rest over the next couple of weeks. The dc are so great - keep asking me how they can help. They are worried about me. I have to go back to my clinic in a couple of weeks as consultant wants to see me. I know that if this lot doesn't eradicate these bugs it'll be in for IVs. But that's OK. I'm so grateful I have that option. So grateful for the NHS.

Oma, so please you enjoyed rose's birthday

Oh mhd, you are more than entitled to vent your difficulties and frustrations. If not here, where. I pray you are able to beat the nasty things and are able to find relief enough to rest.

mum is in hospital. we are going away tomorrow. I have spent ove an hour ringing ex and ringing hopsital and texting people. and emailing.

I have also lost the phone charger...

and have not finished packing.

and autistic boy is being autistic as still awake as been sorting out mother

Sorry for being 'away'. Things got chaotic in real life. I think I've caught up here now, reading all the posts, a beautiful one about Grace. I hold you all in my prayers for all your intentions. Cocoa may peace be with you.

At least she is safe in hospital BES. Praying that it will all work out and you are all at your holiday by bedtime tonight.

there are no messages on either phone. so hospital did not ring.

Not much you could do if they had left messages. Try to have a guilt free holiday. (Yes, I do realise that is a big ask)

still fecking packing.

ditto.

How far do you need to go to your hliday destination?

Hello everyone. Been trying to catch up with everyone.

I have not posted for a while as it's court case related. Let's just say that the law is indeed an ass. It's quite unfair and I am not best company.

I can't say anything more unfortunately. Hoping you understand.

Thinking of everyone and holding you in my prayers too.

oh don't I'm so sorry to hear that. Others here are struggling with the legal system too. Totally understand for the need to be silent about the details. My heart goes out to you and others who are dealing with such things. I wouldn't be the best company either. I hope you are finding some support in 'real life' too. Sending you a mug of tea and cake and

How are you physically now? are you feeling better?

Hope you've made it to your holiday destination Bes and that all goes well. you deserve a break.

Can I join you? I'm a long time lurker and Christian but have been struggling massively for the last two years with going to church and panic attacks. I've collapsed in services. Now I hardly go out and my church 'family' totally ignore me now (as do my actual family).

Anyway the panic is becoming completely disabling (I'm physically disabled too and cannot have meds). What I'm worried about happens actually happens so the CBT and desensitisation therapy was useless as the point seems to be about convincing me what I'm dreading won't happen, except it does!

A mess really. Then there's my physical problems as well.

The vicar left the church so now it's under the care of several people, all of which when I've asked them for prayer have told me to go back to services first before they will speak to me about this. The old vicar would let me come and go as I needed - which sounds like I'd only go for five minutes, usually I'd be there slightly late and leave just before the end unless I really needed to leave due to illness - which was what happened at Christmas and was told (not by vicar) I ruined it for everyone.

So can I join you?

Oh Becca, of course you can join us, there are no strings attached at all and we will gladly pray for you. Your church sounds as if you are better out than in, nobody needs to be criticised and ignored. As for only praying for you when you are attending, that is total rubbish, a good church would put some pastoral support in place of someone to visit regularly and pray with you.
You sound so very lonely, I hope we can be of some support to you.

It was a lovely church but now there's no vicar, no continuity and no support when in need as the people who are doing services come from far away and are busy with their own churches - I suppose that's why they won't pray or help unless attending every service which due to illness is impossible for me.

Yes I am lonely and frightened. I'd definitely appreciate prayer, though if I'm honest I don't feel good enough for God anymore.