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Christian prayer thread for winter

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Madhairday · 12/11/2017 17:18

Hello all! I just posted a long post on the old thread and realised it's full up, so just going to copy this here to sunshine - will try and do a roundup of other prayers too later. Everyone welcome here!

Just want to reiterate what Oma and Cocoa have said so well, sunshine. It's no wonder church feels like a hostile place and you freeze up. I feel so sad for you that that man did this to you. But Christ isn't the church , the church is supposed to be his body, reaching out hands of love and help and compassion, and sometimes they mess that up. Hugely. Sometimes evil crawls in. But that doesn't mean God's abandoned you. I love that Oma referred to the prodigal son, I was looking at Rembrandt's study of that parable the other day and so struck afresh by the father's absolute joy in his son being home, his grace in embracing him whatever he'd done. Sadly you've had a poor excuse for a father so it must be so difficult to frame God in the language of father for you Flowers but God is the father who loves you beyond your imaginings, who reaches out arms of compassion and forgiveness, who gathers you in and just loves you. Loves you so much, so, so much, without end. You can never do anything that will make God abandon you. Jesus said that he is with us always, even to the end of the age.

I know church is threatening, lovely, but there are a lot of people who would love to help, here on the internet and in real life. It's just a case of reaching out, but I know that must seem impossible right now. I've learned that God is a God of restoration, a God who longs to mend the broken places and devastations in people's lives. I've seen people set free from so much and believe with everything I am that God longs to set you free, too.

I'd love you to find some medical support. I'm so sorry your GP is so rubbish. More and more the case, sadly. I pray you can get in to see someone. Would you also consider some counselling? Like cocoa says, that doesn't mean they would take your DC away, just that they would want to support and help you. Flowers you sound a lovely mum and have done so well to get to this point. I'm glad you are reaching out here. Please take care and know God's love pouring over you by the Holy Spirit. Flowers

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Hardyleodicean · 09/09/2018 05:48

Hello all , and especially Dutchoma

I have not posted for a long while but I would just like to send prayers to all who are having a difficult time. May you find some peace. It may be a trite saying , but I think it is right , when the man whose boat was sinking was told " pray to God but keep rowing". I truly do not hope that sounds trivial.

My thoughts are with all - but very much so with those dealing with mental illness. I have experience of this in my family. It is hard. It is hard , but there is often a light at the end which may not be obvious at times , but which can be reached. My thoughts and prayers are very much with you

Anyway - all best wishes and prayers for peace to Dutchoma and so many others on this thread.

God Bless ,
Hardy

MsForestier · 09/09/2018 09:16

Bes prayers for you and your family at this sad time.

Hardy what a lovely message and so true. X

Becca19962014 · 09/09/2018 09:53

BES sorry to hear that.

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Madhairday · 09/09/2018 10:02

I'm so sorry to hear that, BES Flowers

Hello, Hardy, and thank you for your lovely words.

Becca, many thanks for your prayers and keeping praying for you in the midst of all this turmoil. Praying that you will know God holding you in the storm, and know that you are rooted and established in the huge and lavish love of God Flowers

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Becca19962014 · 09/09/2018 11:53

Thankyou. It means a lot. I watched the film war room last night and it was really helpful to me. I've overslept and now all my meds are all over the place and I've a cold on top of everything else I missed my morning prayers so feeling utterly miserable.

Becca19962014 · 10/09/2018 09:30

I don't know if anyone will see this before but I have an appointment with my mental health social worker this morning. I'm dreading it as I've not seen them for weeks (they've been away) so extra anxiety. I'd appreciate prayers,

Becca19962014 · 10/09/2018 12:49

Appointment was hard. I went. I nearly didn't but I did.

Dutchoma · 10/09/2018 13:09

Well done. I didn’t see it, but you are in my prayers anyway.

Becca19962014 · 10/09/2018 14:13

Thankyou. I appreciate it!

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Madhairday · 12/09/2018 07:49

How are you today, Becca? I'm glad you got to the appointment, but I'm sorry it was so hard. Praying that you find God close in your struggle and your pain. Just praying for you and sense God saying he sees every tear, counts each one. Each one matters more than you can know. Theres a vdrse which says God collects your tears in a bottle. Flowers

Thanks for prayers. I'm a little on the off side with health, but nothing unmanageable. Have much to do with the book stuff, it's all crowding in and I feel a little ill equipped.

Prayers for you all.

BES Flowers

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Becca19962014 · 12/09/2018 10:31

hair he'd need a very big bottle! I need to go out this morning just getting myself ready now.

I'll remember you in my prayers.

BlackeyedSusan · 18/09/2018 15:19

Just off to a meeting with ds's teacher. need to get him more support.

Dutchoma · 18/09/2018 21:49

How did you get on BES?

BlackeyedSusan · 18/09/2018 22:27

seemed to go ok. She will think about how we can persuade him to shut up and get on with some work, and how to encourage the homework.

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Madhairday · 21/09/2018 22:20

How was the rest of your week, BES?

Hope things are better with you, Becca.

We're very quiet on here at the moment! Any lurkers here want to say hello?

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Becca19962014 · 22/09/2018 13:03

I lost the thread from my "I'm on". I'm sorry for not posting. I keep you all in my prayers.

Things aren't good. I think I mentioned I'm struggling with anxiety/depression a lot, today is particularly bad. I've a very difficult appointment on Monday morning I'm terrified of. I'm definitely going to have to give up on church because I cannot cope with it anymore, I feel like everyone is judging and blaming me for my godmothers suicide. I already knew my lack of attendence was severely effecting her mentally as she told me, but hearing others say it is even more upsetting.

Dutchoma · 22/09/2018 14:28

Becca your attendance at chuch or not is not the cause of your godmother’s suicide and people saying that are incredibly cruel. Your godmother had her own demons to fight and there was nothing you could have done to prevent it. Her life was her responsibility even as your life is your responsibility. We all have only one life to live and must live it as well as we can.

Also do remember that God forgives our sins when we confess them, which I am sure you have done many times.
So, in the holy name of Jesus, know that your sins are forgiven and go free in the name of the Lord.

BlackeyedSusan · 22/09/2018 21:29

ermmm...

^ what she said!

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Madhairday · 24/09/2018 09:33

Yes, Amen to what Oma said.

Flowers
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JugglingMummyof2 · 26/09/2018 22:11

I lost this thread but have found you all again - very sorry to hear of the struggles some of you are facing and am praying for you tonight. At difficult times - I say - I cast every burden on the Christ within and I go free. God bless you all.

Becca19962014 · 26/09/2018 22:50

Thankyou all. I had a difficult appointment this morning, despite not wanting to I had someone asking me questions about my past I did not want to answer at all. I had a very confusing contact from church saying I'm being prayed about.

I know the church is made of people and, people fail but I'm feeling very conflicted. I was talking to someone about the situation I find myself in there and I'm wondering if it's been mentioned.

Been unwell today as well which hasn't helped.

JugglingMummyof2 · 27/09/2018 08:27

Oh Becca you are having a miserable time - isn't it good that they are praying FOR you - prayed about? not sure but perhaps that is how it is referred to in your church.
God loves you - remember that and cast your burdens onto him.

Becca19962014 · 27/09/2018 09:18

Prayers are being said in church and at prayer meeting, for me, yes that's good.

Its confusing for me because at the same time the same people are saying my non attendance is effecting the church and upsetting people and then bringing up my godmothers suicide, as in "look how distressed it made her, what she did"

It's really confusing and upsetting.

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Madhairday · 27/09/2018 17:44

That is upsetting Becca and I'm not surprised you're feeling confused. They are hardly showing compassion for you. I'm so sorry. I hope you feel some support from our prayers here. I know we're quiet lately but I'm sure there are people lurking and praying too Flowers

Hello juggling - good to see you.how are you?

I've been poorly with an infection this week, while trying to write a million articles for the book launch. It does feel like God is holding me and strengthening me within it all. But I wish the pain would go.

Love to all

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Becca19962014 · 27/09/2018 18:46

I do feel support from you, I hope you don't mind me posting so much, do say if it's a problem.