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.

Girlandboy I am sorry to hear this. I didn't want to pre-empt the doctors and say this earlier but thyroid cancer is one of the most successfully treated cancers. A school friend of mine had it and fully recovered and I am prone to it due to my thyroid issues. I will say a prayer for you and your dh and your family. It is a shock to get a diagnosis like this so be kind to yourselves. x

Thanks folks. I know that "if you're going to get cancer, then this is the one to get" because of it's high treatment success rate. It's just the shock I think. No symptoms, just a visible lump appearing!
Just dreading telling the kids, and more to the point his mother! She's going to be beside herself!

Prayer rising up for you girlandboy. Prayers for the cancer to be treated successfully, but also for all the other issues in your life at the moment. His mother may surprise you, but even if she is distraught I hope she is not loading you with more grief than you have to cope with already.
What is the next step in the treatment?

Thanks.
An operation to remove the whole thyroid gland plus some other neck glands within the next 4 weeks. Then 6 weeks later he's to go back and take a radioactive iodine pill to kill off any residual thyroid cells. He has to stay in solitary for 3 days because he'll be radioactive then he has to keep at least a metre away from everyone for about 3 weeks. So, separate beds! Then a full body scan to see if the cancer has spread which the radiation should show up.

That sounds like it will be a harrowing few weeks, girlandboy. Praying for you and for him and your dc.

Jan I've been thinking of you. As someone who lives with chronic illness I really identify with what you say. I've often felt guilt about not being able to do so much with the dc when their friends are all out doing amazing things. It must be so much harder for you being a single parent. You are brave and incredible. You are doing so well and your dc will only want your love and you to be as well as you can rather than all the things or the trips. It's so hard as well isn't it when you simply can't get to church. There are some good podcasts and worship music online, I've found it important to keep in touch with God even when housebound. I'm so sorry things are so hard. Always here to listen.

Crest, I cried when I read your post. So much for one person. It seems so shockingly unfair. To Me, it's been in the very darkest times I've found God in the midst, present in a profound way in suffering. Jesus suffered like no one else and so understands that darkness. We live in a broken world and sometimes see glimpses of what the kingdom will look like, but still live with the brokenness. Praying for you.

Bes - I wish they would listen and hear you about home group etc. Any chance of a daytime one at all? We have one for mums in our church on a morning which works well, one of the ladies has dc with sn and I know appreciates the timing. As regard to getting in touch with someone, perhaps the archdeacon is the best person, you should be able to find details on your diocesan website. The more we can help churches to understand people with disabilities the better.

Cocoa, orchid, Lissette, oma, ses, dancing, anti and everyone else I am lifting you all in prayer this maundy Thursday.

gorlandboy prayers for your DH, you and your family

Good Friday.
Praying for you girlandboy; praying for you Crest; praying for you all.

Last night in the Maundy Thursday service I thought about the "new commandment, to love one another as I have loved you" and I thought about all the millions of tiny kindnesses I have had from people who know I have been struggling. Love everywhere. I want to be a better channel, I want to pass more love on because whether I can see it or not, it is coming to me

I thought about the messiness and politicalness and confusion and lack of glamour of Jesus' suffering; so many agencies and motivations; how hard it must have seemed to be associated with him once he lost his dignity and his glamour; really not fun any more. And the realness of love is in those situations. People like Mary who can't change anything, who can't make anything better, but just stay. Just stay with you

And praying for you Antigrinch in your struggle to keep your children safe and happy. Have you been sleeping any better?

Apologies girlandboy for misspelling your name.
Thank you for sharing your reflections AntiGrinch I know what you mean about giving more love, I think, because it is coming to you, all the small kindnesses from people who could walk on by. The question is how to remain compassionate to those who do walk on by or look away. Someone once said it is what people do to survive.
Suffering is not glamorous. I think Jesus suffering for us was an act of clear love, it humbles me.
Prayers all around today

And prayers for you too Cocoa.

Praying for you all this Good Friday, as we think about Jesus' unimaginable sacrifice. I always find this such a profound day. We sang When I survey the wondrous cross this morning and I was quite tearful. The thing is that Jesus understands. He's not far removed from our suffering and our brokenness, but knows it intimately. Lives it with us and cries with us, collecting up our tears. This, for me is why our faith has so much depth; God is in the mess.

May you know God close to you wherever you are today, however you feel, in all your sorrow and pain, in all your joy and light. May you know the depth of the wonder of good Friday, a day that changed history, a day which set us free.

oh ffs. ds has just been told off by one of the neighbours for being noisy on the stairs. (he definitely deserved it as he was deliberatel y stamping all the way up, as his response to me was yelling I am being quiet. )

he is now sitting on the stairs chuntering and claiming he was not noisy and all our ears are broken. the more he chunters the longer his computer ban will be. and he will have to write an apology letter later.

Lovely words mhd. Lots of prayers for everyone on here today. I'm spending so much of the weekend singing away in the choir, I think it's exactly what I need right now.

Bes I hope it stops quickly and the computer ban is not too stressful.

Hello! Long time, no lurk. Could I ask for prayers for A, please? She's a woman in her twenties with a desperate drinking problem. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her because he couldn't take anymore. Now she's in free fall.

Prayers for your friend A. Lovely to see you back. How are you?

Thank you Madhairday.

I pray for A.

My ex is very angry with me. Please pray that we can regain an equilibrium that will be good for the children.

Oma thank you for the prayers. I too appreciated your words mhd

Prayers for A and all those struggling and in need of support.

AntiGrinch what is good for the children is you being safe and not living in fear. I pray that this will be achieved for you and that you have real life support. Do make sure and keep a journal of what is going on, it will help you keep grounded and retain focus on the children's best interests and not respond in fear. When I started mine it simply said breathe, remember to breathe, focus, and so on. You do not have to answer him or his demands immediately and certainly not because he is angry. Stay safe

My friend has spent most of today in hospital and is back in next week for more tests. I am praying for his recovery, or at least a diagnosis so some effective treatment can start.

Alleluia, Christ is Risen!

Dear friends. I know i have not been around for a long time. I was struggling to stay on top of all my RL 'stuff' (nothing bad, just busy) and decided that I needed to do a bit more RL and a bit less interweb for a while. I have been thinking of people on this thread though and praying for you all, and i just wanted to come back on this special day to wish you all a happy Easter. May the joy of this day bring you joy, comfort, and peace.

He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Welcome back Tuo. You have been much missed.

I pray for the joy of this Easter Sunday to touch each and every one of us here, wherever we find ourselves may we find peace in this day where we celebrate our reason for faith, the greatest day in history!

Happy Easter to everyone. Praying for a day filled with child-like joy for the most special love and grace we have been, and continues to be shown.

For all those with busy schedules, I hope you have as much peace as possible throughout your day.

Happy Easter everyone.

Thank you for your prayers and good wishes. May this Easter bring peace, love, joy and hope to all.

Happy Easter everyone. X

we are off to my mothers later. just having a bit of a relax first.

Happy Easter. May God be with you

ex has taken my precious baby and driven off with it. left me at home with the dc's worrying about my metal baby..

he is taking mum to the out of hours... she has hurt her wrist.

it's my fecking life line