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Christian prayer and chat thread Open to all

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Dutchoma · 20/03/2021 16:13

The old thread was nearly full, so here is a new one. Oldies and newbies, chat or prayer, all welcome.

Praying especially for MHD and JanFeb’s daughter.
Also praying for all who are preparing Holy Week/Easter services.

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applesandpears33 · 15/12/2021 10:45

Hi everyone. Dashing in and out and offering prayers for all, especially Becca who was going through a very difficult time. I hope things are better now.

Battygirll · 15/12/2021 19:41

@Dutchoma thank you for your prayers.

My husband and I have an adult son, so at least I will not have to go to court.

However, I know that our son will be extremely upset and that makes me sad and anxious.

I remember my grandmother saying that, when her husband suddenly died at the young age of 42, that God was "holding her hand" and I love that image.

I think God is looking after me and that he understands how lost and frightened I feel.

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Dutchoma · 15/12/2021 22:01

Yes, Battygirl, God is with you through this whole sad and frightening process. I too was very aware of God’s presence and purpose when my husband died. He was not young, but suffered much. Your son will cope, even though he will naturally be upset. Your husband will also be upset, in his own way and not understand why you have come to this extreme measure.
Do you have support from your church or your family?

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Battygirll · 16/12/2021 00:38

Thank you @Dutchoma - I'm so sorry about your husband. HmmThanks

Battygirll · 16/12/2021 00:39

Oops didn't mean to put the confused looking emoji in Thanks

Meadowblossom · 18/12/2021 09:52

Although I am a complete stranger to everyone I would really value prayers. My dad died unexpectedly this week in tragic circumstances. I was due to bring him to ours for Christmas and his presents are under our tree.
I can’t function. I can’t sleep. I feel like I am drowning. I can’t stop crying and this upsets my children. I feel like I can hardly breathe.
I am a Christian but I have not contacted my church as I cannot face talking to anyone in person - hence why I am on Mumsnet.
I have no idea what to do on the practical side of dealing with this and the person I would have turned to for advice would have been my dad.
It’s a coroner’s case so that delays things but I have to sort out his house and things like electricity and insurance and everything and I feel like there is a mountain on top of me. I just don’t know what to do first.

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Dutchoma · 18/12/2021 10:46

Peace be with you Megablossom. Peace like only Jesus can give you.
Can I suggest you take a little time out in a quiet place and think ‘Peace’ on yourself. I am praying for that for you right now.
I am so sorry for your loss, the shock must be enormous. Practical things can wait till after Christmas and the New Year, nothing much will happen this year, for what is left of it.
Be very, very kind to yourself, take comfort where you can. We may be total strangers on the internet, but I can and do pray for that peace that passes all understanding. Peace.

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Dutchoma · 18/12/2021 11:37

Sorry Meadowblossom

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Donhill · 18/12/2021 13:28

Hi meadowblossom. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you feel the peace and comfort of knowing that you are not alone. God is with you and we are praying for you.

I do this type of thing for my work, and there is nothing practical you need to urgently do. Gas/elec/bank can all wait, and they are fully used to waiting often for months and months, at times like this. The only one is house insurance, just let them know. All the rest can wait. Really.

If you can, concentrate on yourself, your family, small things you can do to look after yourself. I am praying for you and your family.

Meadowblossom · 19/12/2021 04:40

Thank you 🙏 I do feel a bit calmer now. It’s good to know practical things can maybe wait a bit. I just wish I could get a bit of sleep. The grief seems overwhelming. His presents under the tree seem to almost grow/vibrate when I am in the room but I can’t bear to touch them to move them.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 21/12/2021 14:15

Hello

I used to post on here years ago. Hello Oma 😊

I have an ear issue that is driving me mad.
I suppose as issues go it's not terrible but it is affecting my everyday life now. GP is fairly dismissive and I can't go back to him yet. He's given me nasal spray to try for 3 weeks.

I just need it to get better 😩
I'm worried it might never go now. That this is my life. A constant low noise and muffled sound in one ear for a month now. There's no wax there. Even if I eventually get a referral to ENT, it'll take months. Not sure I can do months of this.

So in desperation I've popped on here to ask for prayer.

Meadow praying for you at this time.

Batty I'm divorced and help on a divorce recovery course. If you ever want to bend my ear. Please do x

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Dutchoma · 21/12/2021 15:02

Hello Moomerarhs That is a long time since we saw you. Yes, of course I will pray for your ear issues, that is a very annoying thing. Too much to ignore, not enough to get much help. I hope it is not going to spoil Christmas for you.
How is everybody else doing?

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Madhairday · 23/12/2021 23:07

@Meadowblossom I'm so sorry for your loss Flowers

How is everyone here? Hope you all find spaces and moments of joy this Christmas, even in the midst of messy life.

I'm really gutted tonight as my daughter who lives hours away has tested Covid positive so won't be able to come home as planned. She's so upset and so am I :( would appreciate prayers for her safety (she is CV) and just for peace. Thank you xx

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Dutchoma · 24/12/2021 07:34

I would think ‘gutted’ is an understatement, dear MHD. That is really sad and you are both in my prayers.
So far, thankfully, our plans have not been disrupted, our carol service went ahead and we are planning for the midnight service. I will be with my ‘new church’ family, (who live 5 minutes’ walk away) today and on Sunday and with my son tomorrow, so I am counting my blessings, fingers and toes.

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quibbly · 24/12/2021 13:15

Oh, most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven.
Blessed Mother of the Son of God;
Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
Oh, Star of the sea, help me and show me you are my mother.
Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth,
I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity
(Mention your request here)
There are none that can withstand your power.
Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee ( repeat 3 times)
Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times)
Amen

Madhairday · 24/12/2021 15:27

Thank you, Oma. She's feeling fairly rotten and fed up, no fun at all. I just feel so sad for her.
I'm glad you're able to go to your services this year :) I pray you have a wonderful Christmas with your son xxx

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Dutchoma · 24/12/2021 16:53

Thanks MHD
That is a very beautiful prayer Quibbly

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applesandpears33 · 25/12/2021 22:28

Praying that everyone will feel something of the peace of God this Christmas time.

JanglyBeads · 26/12/2021 12:19

Sorry to hear about the various troubles.
MHD am finding your advent devotions helpful again this year, and I know others on this thread have too.

Meadowblossom · 10/01/2022 22:55

Hi everyone. Please can you pray for me to pray?
Since my dad died I just haven’t been able to. I am not angry with God and it hasn’t shaken my faith. I just can’t pray. I don’t feel able to. Talking to God just seems like a big black hole I don’t want to go down. I miss it, I miss praying quickly in the car on the way to work and whilst washing up and I miss praying in bed at the end of the day but I also feel I don’t want to talk to him as it will be too much.
Thanks x

Donhill · 11/01/2022 05:43

Praying for you now meadowblossom.

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Dutchoma · 11/01/2022 08:14

Does it feel as if your Dad has taken God with him when he died? Your dad was such a strong influence and God was all bound up in that. Now he is no longer there, it is this black hole .
I would say two things:
1º God is not dead, He understands and He goes on loving you. The fact that you can’t see Him does not alter that fact.
2º It does not really matter that you cannot talk to Him, He knows your needs and will answer before you ask. So, praise Him for that. God is worth your praise and it is an act of the will to praise Him.
Accept the way you feel, relax and feel God’s love for you. I am praying peace for you.

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Meadowblossom · 15/01/2022 20:45

Thank you so much - great advice. One thing in particular about what you said struck me and that is to relax and feel God’s love. I think I can do that rather than pray at the moment.

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Dutchoma · 16/01/2022 07:49

I’m glad you posted Meadowblossom, I wondered how you were getting on. Did you manage to begin sorting the practical details?

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languagelover96 · 16/01/2022 13:29

@Meadowblossom

Thank you so much - great advice. One thing in particular about what you said struck me and that is to relax and feel God’s love. I think I can do that rather than pray at the moment.
You are in my prayers. I prayed for you at church today this morning during the service.