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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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RoseyOldCrow · 09/04/2021 17:53

Thank you both, Dutch & Zen

coffeecup88 · 09/04/2021 19:36

I'm Sorry to to have ghosted the chat for a bit, I was feeling triggered and emotional last few days, totally unnecessarily I'm sure.

I will pray @RoseyOldCrow that all sounds so difficult.

Thank you for being such an open and honest bunch.

RoseyOldCrow · 09/04/2021 20:58

Latest news is that he is in a specialist hospital where diagnosis is more likely, but not yet confirmed.

(Meanwhile, I think I've discovered the most wonderful thread on MN! Thank you for being here x)

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Dutchoma · 10/04/2021 08:02

Rosey I’m glad to hear your friend’s son is getting all the attention to get to diagnosis and possible treatment, but what a worry for everybody. Do come back to update us.
Coffeecup88, no need to apologise. I’m sad for you that something on here triggered memories of a very painful event. I’ve just looked back over your posts and I think you dealt with it in a very courageous way. You were absolutely right not to trust people who got it so wrong. As MHD said, the Holy Spirit is given to us as a Comforter, not in a woolly way, but in the original sense of giving up strength to deal with whatever life throws at us. And my goodness, life is so tough for all of us at the moment.
I keep thinking about the Good Shepherd too, but I am wondering about the ‘99 that didn’t need repentance’. What if we are one of the 99? Should we not huddle closely together, comfort one another in the sure knowledge that the Shepherd will be back? He will be back. And meanwhile in a marvelllous way He is still with us and we are not abandoned at all.

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applesandpears33 · 10/04/2021 09:29

BES - sorry to hear that your health has deteriorated. I think I've seen you on some of the housekeeping threads. I dip in and out of them in the hope they'll give me a kick up the backside.

Roseyoldcrow - I've been praying for the young man and his family. Hopefully the specialist centre will have some answers shortly.

coffecup - I understand about stuff triggering emotions. I'm going to try and do an Elsa and let it go.

coffeecup88 · 10/04/2021 19:08

Thank you @Dutchoma and @applesandpears33 I'm sure I'm being OTT, just very very tired at present. Thank you for your thoughts on the lost sheep @Dutchoma I had time when I was thinking about those 99 sheep too and I'm comforted by what you'd said.

Please bring updates @RoseyOldCrow if you can.

@Madhairday have you read Elizabeth Johnson's Creation and the Cross? Your comments about the Holy Spirit reminded me of it.

Hope you are all keeping well and surviving this crazy springtime weatherDaffodil

RoseyOldCrow · 10/04/2021 20:32

Wow I'm overwhelmed with your responses & prayers. Thank you.

There is some good news, in that a lot of bad things have been ruled out, although a diagnosis is not yet confirmed & hence no treatment can start.
He is now semi-conscious & aware of where he is, which is an improvement, however he is deeply tired. Unfortunately he has some memory loss, the medics don't know if / when that will return. They believe that his condition is temporary, which is wonderful. He remains in a specialist neuro ward.

Also, I must tell you that had a phenomenal experience this afternoon, for the first time in my life I felt touched by the Holy Spirit. It was like nothing I had felt before - an uplifting, positive light that filled me completely. The accompanying message was that everything is going to be alright.
Does anyone recognise that?

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Dutchoma · 10/04/2021 20:51

Rosey, thank you for your message, both parts of it. It is immensely encouraging to hear you speak so freely of your experience. I have never had such an overwhelming experience myself, for me it is usually a gentle voice that encourages. I spent quite a while this morning just sitting and thinking, there was much to pray about, both near and far, things have worked out alright.
I’m so glad to hear of the imrovement in your friend’s son, thank you for your update on that.

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RoseyOldCrow · 10/04/2021 22:05

@Dutchoma Thank you for your comments. Honestly, I've never felt secure enough to talk openly to anyone about my Christianity before now - it's wonderfully liberating to be able to do so here.

I hope & pray that all other PPs here are feeling loved & positive tonight x

Becca19962014 · 10/04/2021 22:25

@coffeecup88 I hope it wasn't my post that triggered you, if it was, please accept my apologies.

Madhairday · 10/04/2021 22:36

@coffeecup88 I haven't read that but will look it out.

@RoseyOldCrow that's good news. I'm so glad to hear of your experience - that being filled to bursting with light is something I recognise, a feeling that you can't contain it, it's so wonderful and so peaceful, like nothing on earth. Just beautiful. I'm glad you were assured like that when you most needed it.

I'm having a bad time with my health ATM - would appreciate any spare prayers.

Becca19962014 · 10/04/2021 23:01

@Madhairday I don't know about spare prayers, but I do have you in my book and will pray for you during the night.

A year ago I bought a notebook and wrote people's names/usernames (so yes you're madhairday in it!) and intentions in it. It's a mess, to say the least, jumps all over the place, but it really helps me keep people in my prayers.

I remember someone saying to me once there's no point in prayer for those we don't actually know. I don't believe this to be true. I believe even if I've no idea who someone is offline that our Lord knows and knows what people truly need.

I keep you all in my prayers.

coffeecup88 · 11/04/2021 09:29

Not at all @Becca19962014 it's just me, it is good to talk and revisit these things. I need to move forward and there are some things I won't talk about in RL.

@RoseyOldCrow I'm thrilled to hear about your experience. How wonderful :)

Spare prayers for you all Halo

ZenNudist · 11/04/2021 19:36

@RoseyOldCrow good to hear there is no more bad news, even if not enough good news. Happy to hear about your encounter with the holy spirit, I have never felt anything so overwhelming. I was intrigued by MHD's description of this too. I usually find myself gently uplifted somehow from outside myself, also with the reassurance, like you say, that things are going to be OK. Its not a frequent occurrence. I figure we are all different so encounter the holy spirit differently. I have sometimes found it to be quite forceful/ insistent!

Becca a book is a good idea. I was using an app called inner room to record my intentions. I may go back to it. I do pray for people when I dont know them or even know their name. If nothing else the practice of prayer seems to be good for me. I have had some specific answers to prayers so if that can happen, anything can. Everything is possible with God!

MHD you are often in my prayers as are your family. I hope things improve in time.

applesandpears33 · 12/04/2021 15:56

Sorry to hear you've not been feeling so good MHD. Prayers you'll start to feel better soon.

Many years ago I started a sort of prayer diary. I don't write in it every day or even every month, but it is wonderful to look back in it and see how prayers have been answered over the years.

Donhill · 16/04/2021 08:18

I’m sorry to always come on here and ask for prayers. But I’m falling apart. I’m worried about my DH. I’m worried about my family. The issues with my sister are taking over my life. I feel like I’m not strong enough to cope with everything I’m having to deal with at the moment. I would be grateful for any prayers.

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Dutchoma · 16/04/2021 08:54

Dear Donhill I’m sorry to hear of your trouble, I don’t know but he pandemic seems to make everything feel worse and then we feel totally overwhelmed, where otherwise we may just about have coped.
There is a verse in the Bible, somewhere in Paul’s letters I think, where it says hat we may be in trouble but we are not overcome. You will not be overwhelmed, God will hold you in His grace, keep hold of that thought. I’m praying for you just now that there will be some encouragement for you today to keep going, even though you feel at the end of your tether. Hold on, God is with you

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ZenNudist · 16/04/2021 10:54

Hello Donhill you shouldn't apologise for asking for prayer. I am just sorry life is so hard right now. I pray that God will strengthen you to deal with these trials.

Do you have anyone to talk to IRL about this? Sometimes trouble seems easier to cope with just by telling someone ( friend? Family? professional support? doctor? support group?) . I know that's a cliche. If that's not possible at least You can talk to God.

peachgreen · 17/04/2021 00:46

Hello all. I'm sorry to come on here to ask for help when I haven't taken part in the thread before. I hope I can make up for that.

My lovely DH died suddenly 6 months ago at the age of 42. He was truly my soulmate and meeting him started me back on a journey towards God because our love and connection felt so completely heaven-sent. Everything about him was perfect for me, and me for him. I thanked God for him every night, and for the fact that he brought me back to faith.

Him being taken so suddenly has shaken my faith so much. And I don't want that. I need God more than ever just now as I am struggling so much with the grief of his loss. And I have a beautiful little girl who I need to be here for.

Please, if you can, pray that I would know the Lord in my grief. That I would feel his presence and know that he knows my pain and holds room for it. Pray for my beautiful Mike, that he is at peace with God. And pray for our little girl, learning to live without her wonderful Daddy.

Thank you. I'm so sorry to ask.

BackforGood · 17/04/2021 00:53

Please don't ever be sorry for asking for prayer peachgreen. I've not been on this thread before, but will certainly remember you in my prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss and I hope you will begin to feel his presence as you and your dd take small steps on the next part of your journey

peachgreen · 17/04/2021 00:55

Thank you @BackforGood. I'm struggling so much with no church to go to and without my lovely DH who was my main source of spiritual nourishment, if that makes sense. He prayed for me every night and I for him, and I miss that so much. Thank you so much.

BackforGood · 17/04/2021 00:58

Organ or band? Ooh, I'm a bit split - I love a traditional, well played organ for a traditional service with traditional hymns, but I also love a quality band with a little bit more improvisation and a bit more suited to some of the more modern hymns.
Screen or hymnbooks? As long as I know it - screen. Better for your posture and opening up all your airways, so better singing. Of course, if I don't know the music, then a tune book is useful
Tea or coffee after church? Coffee generally, but I can be tempted by a nice cup of tea. Is decaff available ?
What kind of snack? Quite happy with just a drink, tbh
And what do you think of Graham Kendrick? er.... didn't realise he was a subject I needed an opinion on. .....
What flavour / denomination? Longstanding Methodist but very happy to dabble elsewhere for variety on quite a regular basis.

BackforGood · 17/04/2021 00:59

Of course you are Peachgreen. It is so very early on at the moment.

Were you a Church goer pre-pandemic ?
Are you able to still be in contact with folk from that Church ?

BlackeyedSusan · 17/04/2021 01:08

Prayers peachgreen.

BlackeyedSusan · 17/04/2021 01:09

Must be so raw with the news recently. Hope you can sleep peacefully tonight.

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