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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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Dutchoma · 22/12/2017 21:33

Welcome Bloomed. That is quite hard to be alone over Christmas with a health issue hanging over you. Too much time to think. Praying that you might find some agreeable company over Christmas and that your health is more or less ok.

Lisette40 · 23/12/2017 07:33

Bloomed I'm sorry to hear this and I hope you find solace and a warm welcome at your new church. Prayers for good results for you and a run of good health for the Bes household.

Praying for Dutchoma that you may have a wonderful Christmas.

IcedCocoa · 23/12/2017 08:31

Prayers Bloomed - Christmas is a difficult time to be alone. I hope the new Church is lovely and gives you some comfort. Apart from that, I think making your place as cosy and warm as you can with some DVDs or books that make you feel happy.

bes prayers for health for your family, it has been a difficult year for you.

Madhairday · 23/12/2017 09:50

I hope the new church is lovely and welcoming, Bloomed Flowers

How are you now, BES? It's all too much :( Flowers

An Advent Prayer:

The Advent story
of hope and mystery,
anticipation,
preparation,
a kingdom
of this world and the next,
and a king
appearing when we least expect.
Heaven touching earth,
the footsteps of the divine
walking dusty roads
as once they did in Eden,
and a people,
searching for a Saviour,
and walking past
the stable.
Open eyes and hearts,
that this might be
an Advent of hope to the world.

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Dutchoma · 23/12/2017 10:07

MHD that is lovely. Blessings to all.

Bloomed · 23/12/2017 17:10

Thank you that's a beautiful prayer. I've been out and got dvds of old films, books and frankincense and myrrh candles so I will be emphasising long walks and cosiness.

Dutchoma · 23/12/2017 19:02

That’s good plan Bloomed

Bloomed · 25/12/2017 13:25

Merry Christmas everyone. Xmas Smile

IcedCocoa · 25/12/2017 14:50

Merry Christmas- how are you doing today Bloomed?

Bloomed · 25/12/2017 15:15

I went to church yesterday and managed to sleep in today. I'm listening to carols and will light a christmas candle soon. I'll make myself some food later and will try to find something funny to watch. How is your day going?

Lisette40 · 25/12/2017 17:48

That sounds lovely Bloomed. Merry Christmas Cocoa.

All quiet here.

IcedCocoa · 25/12/2017 18:19

All is quiet here too.

Rainbowswillcome · 29/12/2017 07:05

Hoping everyone had a lovely Christmas.

How are things bes? How are both you and your dd doing now? It all sounds quite a difficult time for you all. Then consider the time of year too. Really hoping that you are all ok. I can't imagine how you do everything but you do, you are amazing! Prayers.

Mhd, glad to hear that you are doing good and prayers that it continues.

Cocoa hope all is well with you.

Bloomed, hoping you managed to get all cosy and watch your DVDs. Prayers for your health.

It will soon be new year and I wish you all the very best for 2018.

Has anyone got new year resolutions in mind? Do you stick to them?

Hoping that the weather isn't too bad where you are. It's forecasting snow for lots of the U.K. Its a good time to stay cosy indoors and watch tv I think and drink coffee and finish the Christmas treats off. Watching my weight can be my new year resolution.

Lisette40 · 29/12/2017 10:01

Snow here but I have attachments for my shoes so that I won't be stymied by ice this time.

My new years Resolution aside from more fitness, is to stop getting upset over things that I can't change.

I'm looking forward to church next year and being part of a church community.

Hope everyone is well.

BlackeyedSusan · 30/12/2017 12:45

DD is flopping everywhere at the moment. It is time to take her back to the hospital as it has got worse, trying to arrange ex to take her I think.

ds fell and hurt his lip. thankfully we had medical advice over the phone so no trip to a and e.

BlackeyedSusan · 30/12/2017 14:04

actually seems she has got a temperature and has gone down with my cold. though still flopping everywhere. not sure what to do.

Rainbowswillcome · 30/12/2017 18:07

Bes, how are things? Sorry to hear about ds and his lip. Poor thing. Re your dd. Whatever you do, don't ever worry about 'bothering' a doctor. It's definitely not 'bothering ' them and flopping everywhere is going to be a concern for any parent, even if you just get reassured that she is ok it's worth it, and will put your mind at rest. Really hope that this is easily sorted out and you are all ok. Thinking of you all.

Lisette40 · 31/12/2017 21:35

How are you Rainbows? ( Were you Don't?)

Hope all is well in Besland.

Prayer:

Dear God,
On this day I ask You to grant this request?
May I know who I am and what I am,
Every moment of every day.
May I be a catalyst for light and love,
And bring inspiration to those whose eyes I meet.
May I have the strength to stand tall in the face of conflict,
And the courage to speak my voice, even when I'm scared.
May I have the humility to follow my heart,
And the passion to live my soul's desires.
May I seek to know the highest truth
And dismiss the gravitational pull of my lower self.
May I embrace and love the totality of myself?
My darkness as well as my light.
May I be brave enough to hear my heart?
To let it soften so that I may gracefully
Choose faith over fear.
Today is my day to surrender anything that stands
Between the sacredness of my humanity and my divinity.
May I be drenched in my Holiness
And engulfed by Your love.
May all else melt away.
And so it is.

  • Debbie Ford
Bloomed · 31/12/2017 23:37

Sending my prayers as the year changes.

Lisette40 · 31/12/2017 23:44

Hope you have a good year Bloomed

Bloomed · 01/01/2018 00:20

You too Lisette

BlackeyedSusan · 01/01/2018 01:49

happy new year!

waiting for ds to finally fall asleep

Dutchoma · 01/01/2018 07:22

Happy New Year to all.

That is a beautiful prayer Lisette.

Rainbowswillcome · 01/01/2018 15:09

Yes that's right Lisette. I am fine, thanks. How are you.

Happy new year everyone

Lisette40 · 01/01/2018 15:23

I'm very well Rainbows as are dh and ds. How are your injuries? Are you back driving?