MN Christian Prayer Request Thread ....... Come & Join us!! =-)

[CaptainDippy]

Heeeeeere's the summary (hurrah ) .........

Rosey - Crohn's has been very bad of late, prayers it would be much better soon and prayers for her as she contemplates the possiblity of a new job!!?

Prayers for Only Joking and Steve and their children. xx

Prayers for MummytoT&F and children. xx

QueenofQuotes - Prayers for her Grandad to go "peacefully and quietly" soon. xxxx

nowwearefour - Struggling with depression, prayers for uplifting and strength.

Katz - Prayers for poorly toes (ouch) and Praise for DD's skin condition improving! Prayers that the funding for her job extension comes through asap!!

Panda - Praise God she got the job Prayers for friend, N, who is surrounded by a lot of darkness atm, shine your light into her life, Lord. Prayers for Panda as she contemplates studying for a diploma for her new job!!

Shreksmissus - Struggling with the desire for more children atm ....

Creambunnie - Has recently seperated from her DH and is struggling, wrap her and her DC's up in your love Lord.

MaryBS - Has been struggling so much of late, especially with hers and DS Aspergers DX. Show them the way they should walk, Lord ..... Prayers for Andrew who is still missing

Podmog - Church and housing situations are improving, but on-going prayers needed for complete resolution.... Feeling very anxious atm, protect her and her precious family, Lord.

ChocolatePeanut - Prayers for mum and new baby how was born at 30 weeks following complications. Currently in hospital. Praying for CP's PG too ......

harrisey - DH's AD's are working - Lots of prayers for them as they study hard, try to juggle work / home and contemplate the future!! Prayers for lady who used to go to her college who had died in complicated circumstances

Pepperpots - Has recently experienced an eptopic PG Hold her broken heart in your hands and heal it Lord. xx

PhoenixSoaring - Struggling since coming out of therapy etc. Lots of prayers for her as she copes and for DumbledoresGirl as she supports her. xxxx

CaptainCaveman - Prayers as she ttc!! Especially coming off of the Citlopram etc Prayers for her as she is finding work difficult and unsettling atm. Praise that DS is sleeping in his own bed and on-going prayers for DSis and DNiece who are affected by DSis' alcoholism.

Prayers for situation in which young JW mum who recently died leaving DH and two precious twins behind

notsofarnow - Prayers for as she struggles and for her x-DH who is struggling, especially with alochol intake. Protect this precious family, Lord. xx

geekymummy - Prayers for her and her DH (and DC's) as they are going through a rough patch.

NotQuiteGrownUp - Lots of prayers are her and DS1 as they struggling in their relationship.

RubyShivers - Prayers for her Grandma who has a tumour xx

Podglet - Praying for difficult family situations arising as Christmas approaches. Praying for her as she is now back at work and for her Cousin as she is having her "adventure", protect her Father. xx

DutchOma _ Prayers for relationship with her DD. xx

LivvyLouis - Is being Baptised in Jan! Prayers as she travels along on this new and exciting adventure in Faith

Prayers for Xavelli as she had recently broken up with her DP, they have two very young children. xx

Aero - Prayers for friend who has recently discovered a milignant tumour on her upper arm.

Lots of energy for Wrozella please, Lord

NorthernLurker - Prayers for friends whose marriage has recently ended

Soooooooz - Praying that her finger is much betterer now!!? Praying for her as she struggles with her swimming instructors course and with HRT meds.

BitTiredNow - Prayers for her friend and her DH that their IVF might be successful - last chance .....

ScooterGrrrrl - Praise that friend whose DS has autism has found a nursey, doing a lot better

CpatainDippy - Prayers for energy Prayers for MN friend whose DH is a Methodist Minister as they might be on the move soon - prayers for wisdom and direction.

Think that is all, rushing ab it - sorry!!

Get Praying!!

Praying God's will shows in your work today Rosey - good luck

Praying too for all the families who have lost loved ones through wars, fighting, battle and trying to keep the peace. Lord bless them with your comfort and love.

CD - you're right re. issues needing resolving...I've done 4 years of counselling and truly believe I am at peace with myself. Sadly, no-one else in the family has done anything apart from bury their heads in the sand. So they continue to live in denial and clearly do not see any consequence to their actions. I explored in counselling my families behaviour, and what I wanted from them to help me heal. Came to the conclusion that what I wanted was never going to happen but had to realise that I can't make people change. All I can do is keep myself safe emotionally from what they do/say.
Odd that the only person who has said sorry is my brother.

Anyhoo we have better things to talk about on a Sunday morning, like the lie in because service starts at 10.45 . 7am is a lie in isn't it?

CCM - you're very brave and I'm full of admiration for you!!! Its a huge step in the healing process if you can stop what has happened from hurting you any more. You can't change what has happened, but you can't move on until you can feel healed in yourself. You're a big inspiration to me!

CD - sorry to hear you and DH arent getting much out of church atm. If you need to bend an ear, I'm here.

Rosey, praying all goes well for you today. I'm sure you're be inspirational, as the spirit has clearly touched you, and this will be evident when you speak!

Mufti - thanks for your good wishes. I'm thinking of taking the phone of the hook tomorrow night, and not going into work on Tuesday . Too embarrassing!

Its DH's birthday today, and we're ALL going to church for the remembrance day service (also 10:45)

Lots of admiration here too, CC - It is great that you feel that way - I just pray that one day all of your fmaily can comes to terms with issues and be at peace. All you can do is love them and pray for them ..... We're all praying for them too!

Thank you Mary - means a lot to know you lot are here! Hope you have a good service, praying for God to speak to your DH - and Happy Birthday too!

Right, younger two down, I hope - DD1 coming back soon and then off to Party.....

Prayers for me as I feel anxiety creeping up on me today.

Ooooh, keep meaning to say - I've put a few more recent pics on my profile if you would like to have a look!!

Happy Birthday Mary's husband

Piccies are lovely CD

Morning all. Flying by.

Gorgeous photos CD!

God bless all.

Yes, fab pics CD - your gorgeous girls! (and gorgeous you as well - you're v. photogenic!) Sorry church is not great atm - I am praying for you in that.

It went really well this a.m. - actually the vicar was late!!! So he didn't hear my bit!!! But it did go really well! I really enjoyed the Sunday school - the older kids and I sat chatting for ages, doing a craft activity, and by the end they were asking me all sorts of questions about myself, so I felt that was a really good relationship-establishing session - as I'm learning, with children it's just as important to chat about food and holidays as it is to teach them about Jesus - or rather, you can't really do the latter unless you've already done the former. The medium is the message and all that. I'm tired now though, and I've spent all afternoon card-making listening to classic Disney music with my darlings!

God bless all xxx

Hi all,

Thanks for the new thread CD - you are wonderful! Love the new photos, you are all lovely!

NSFN - thinking of you lots as you struggle with your Dsis and the nasty situation at DD's school. I'm with DO on the head standing!

Praying for all and their different and difficult situations. Am so sorry I don't have time to post individually but please know I am thinking and praying for all of you.

I was on the High st in Colchester today in time for the remembrance parade. It was so moving to see all the veterans marching proudly with their medals on their coats. Had a little cry for my gran who I still miss unbelievably (she only died in Aug).

Please can you pray for my knee? I've hurt it really badly and I don't know how

Will try for a better catch up in the week.

Praying for your knee Podglet - lots of RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation). Hugs for you and your Nan who is with Jesus.

Please could you pray for my dear friend D, I just found out she was admitted to hospital last friday with severe pnd. She's in a mum and baby unit but has 2 other ds' at home with her dh. The lo is just 6 mo. She's been suffering for some time but I didn't know as we haven't been in touch so much. I'm thanking God that her dh rang me and am hoping to visit her soon when she's up to it. Please God surround her with your love, comfort and compassion.

Glad it went well Rosey, you are so right, the relationship building stuff is so important, to be able to talk about God with integrity.

Praying for your friend CC. I've had a friend in the same situation too, but she is so much better now.

CD - praying for your church situation honey, not good if you are not happy. Praying that God will meet you where you are. I too am here if you want to bend an ear

Mary - happy birthday to your DH, great he came to church with you today. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

I was asked to give out communion today - first time I have done that - it was really special to be able to serve in this way, and to say 'the blood of Christ given for you x' and personalise it for all the people Iknow by name.

How lovely, Panda - I do love the CofE way of doing Communion, I have to admit - I'm a traditionalist at heart, don't ya' know!!

You must be shattered, Rosey - Go to bed!! Fab that you are building a good rapport with these precious young people - so very important. xx

Praying for your poor knee, Podglet. xx

Praying for D, CC Poor woman, P is 6 months now and it is a looooong old time to have been suffering in silence. Praying God will bring swift healing to her so she and her little love can get home to your DH and other DC's where they belong.

Gooooood day today Birthday Party was fab and saw good friends who we haven't seen in a while this pm.

Thanks for offers of ear bending, Mary & Panda, might have to take you both up on that!

Ooooooh, don't forget, Mary's Eggheads tomorrow at 6pm! (See, I haven't forgotten! )

Thank you for compliments on my new pics too - esp Rosey for her compliment

I've got a BEAUTIFUL hymn to share with you all... will need to wait till tomorrow though, as its beddybyes time.

This AMs Remembrance day service was incredible! The church was packed to the hilt, have NEVER seen it like that before! We had 150 service sheets, and there wasn't enough for 1 between 2!!!! HUNDREDS of people paying their respects! Amazing!

How wonderful, Mary - What did DH think? Did he had a good Birthday?? Awwww, keeping us in suspenders about the hymn .... poo! >>

Can't you tell I am feeling a little crazzzzzeeee tonight!!?

DH had a great birthday.

But, go on then! I think we're ALL really struggling at the moment, and we are all struggling to pray because we are struggling with our own problems yet still conscious of the needs of others. This hymn, to me, pulls it all together, and (I hope you agree) pulls US all together. So, (to the tune of "all through the night")

Lord, we come to ask your healing, teach us of love;
all unspoken shame revealing, teach us of love.
Take our selfish thoughts and actions,
petty feuds, divisive factions,
hear us now to you appealing
teach us of love.

Soothe away our pain and sorrow, hold us in love;
grace we cannot buy or borrow, hold us in love.
Though we see but dark and danger, though we spurn both friend and stranger,
though we often dread tomorrow, hold us in love.

When the bread is raised and broken, fill us with love;
words of consecration spoken, fill us with love.
As our grateful prayers continue, make faith that we have in you
more than just an empty token, fill us with love.

Help us live for one another, bind us in love;
stranger, neighbour, father, mother - bind us in love.
All are equal at your table, through your Spirit make us able to embrace as sister, brother, bind us in love.

Love and God's blessings on you all!

Mary

3rd verse should be make THE faith that we have in you

Thank you for that, Mary.

Had terrible shock this morning officer at corps down the road died very suddenly only in his 50's. Can't believe it I used to work with these guys.

Please pray for his dw and 3 ds's and gc

Also General of The Salvation Army has just been diagnosed with cancer, all his overseas appointments have been cancelled till June 08 to enable chaemo, surgery and recovery.

sorry don't seem to be able to catch up again.

That must be such a shock, NSFN. In both cases.
And that on top of the hassle with dd and her school AND the ongoing issues with your separation from (d)h.
Praying for 'strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow'

Creambunnie, where are you? Are you alright?

Gosh nsfn - Praying for the Officers DW, DCs and DGCs too. When is the funeral? Praying for the General too .... a lot of you to take on board right now sweetie. xxxx How are you feeling today??

Yes, I've been thinking a lot of CreamBunnie too - Where are you love??

Good morning
CC - will pray dor D and her family that they may all be back together in good health soon.
Podgelet, prayers for your knee - how is it today?
Mary - loved that hymn - glad you had such a good service at church today.
Panda - I've 'done' communion in non-conformist style for many years now but I do miss the words said over the cup as handed out - makes it very personal doesn't it?
NSFN - will pray for all concerned in their loss and in the anxiety illness will cause

Can I just give thanks to God for the offer we have had on our house today - not a done deal yet as the buyers need to sell their house first but feels like a good step and I want to praise God for His goodness to us. I have had in my head Joshua 24.15 for a long time now "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" - I feel like what I need to do is put my trust in God more and I am trying to do that - but as someone else as said - it's a struggle when things are hard.

xx

I'm on in 1/2 hour

It's on the timer as we eat at that time, will watch tonight or tomorrow, I bet you're all shivery

Hurrah, hurrah, we saw you!! Well done Mary! Brilliant performance - you looked so cool and calm (and I loved the lipstick too! Was it yours, or did you get it put on in wardrobe?)