MN Christian prayer thread - come let us adore the world's most precious firstborn

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We pray for ourselves:- that we may make time to be "Marys" as well as "Marthas" in all the busy-ness leading up to Christmas.

We pray for our precious husbands in the words of the prayer I quoted earlier:-

Dear Lord, I pray for Wisdom to understand my man;
Love to forgive him;
And Patience for his moods;? and?
we won't go into the rest of the prayer so close to Christmas. (Full text on the old thread)

Pray for NorthernLurker's dh to find a job soon and for Harrisey's dh to find the strength to do a stressful job. Also for Bobsmum's dh to find a new job before February. We pray for peace and quiet over Christmas in all household, especially where dh is not fully committed to the Christian faith, that they may see the loveliness of Jesus around them.
We pray for those without husbands, for NSFN and Mummy2T&F. Also for Creambunnie.

We pray for our children; from the tiny unborns (Podglet, Bobsmum and CaptainCaveman) to include all our children young and not so young. Pray that we will be able to show them the love of Christ. That we may be able to protect them, help them. We pray for Roseylea's dd, Bobsmums ds, Mary's ds, NQGU's ds, that they may be able to cope with life at school and with the holidays.

We pray for those who have suffered bereavement, for QoQ family on the loss of their much loved grandfather. For Mufti's dh who lost his father recently as did Santas(Shreks)missus' dh.
We pray for Pepperpots in her loss

We pray for those with worries over sick friends and relatives, for Spookymadmummy's Mum and for her stepdad, just out of hospital, for CaptainCaveman's friend and little one in hospital, (Lord if possible, bring her out of hospital before Christmas) also for her teenage friend with eating disorders. We also pray for CC's dsis and her dd. Lord, we pray Your healing over that whole family.
We pray with Muppetgirl for her mil and her mother, who is ill and a long way away.
Lulumama and Rubyslippers' grandma.
We also remember OJ and Steve and their 3dcs in our prayers.

We give thanks with Geekymummy for healing in her marriage for PandaG doing well in her new job and enjoying it.
We pray for TheWiltedRose that she may have a very happy Christmas and that she may come to see the One Who is behind it all.
And we pray for CaptainDippy that she may feel surrounded by the love of Christ who is the Provider in all her needs.
We pray for 'absent friends', for Soozy, Creambunnie and MumtoGusandAlbie
Lord, we bring You our prayers and our worship in this Christmas period.

It's that Mary again! And you did, thanks!!

Good evening everyone!

A big warm welcome to walnutshell. I've heard that Christianity Explored is a good course and so far I've found that everyone on here is indeed a 'nice bunch'.

Sorry that I've not been on for a while. DH took the lap top away for the weekend as he was on an army course. I've read everyone'e posts and am praying for everyone. It's amazing how quickly the posts build up on here!

Mary - is your tummy any better? That verse is what I was trying to say the other day but I couldn't remember the verse and the Bible says it much better than I did!

NSFN - you're definitely not a fraud. IME it's a lot harder suffering from mental illness as it's harder to explain to someone and is harder to 'cure' (except with prayer of course ).

CC - how did the studying go? It must be so exciting to be finishing the last assignment!

Sooz - How is Callum now? Are you both relieved that the brace is off?

DutchOma - I've left a message for you on the services board about handknitting. How are you at the mo?

Podglet - Girls are fab! Glad that you sound over the moon about the scan. I used to live in Colchester BTW. I've often thought about going back to visit. I wonder how much it has changed in the past 12 years?!

NL - Of course you can shorten me to SS

Bobsmum - I had no idea about the storms even though most of DH's family are Scottish Is everything completely sorted out now?

Right, I think that is everything that I wanted to say when I read the posts. I'm sorry if I've forgotten anything. I know that I haven't posted to all of you, but I promise that I haven't forgotten any of you.

Love and prayers
xxx

Walnut - Christianity Explored changed my life! I know that sounds OTT; but so very very true.

My church has just started another session, we will be on week 2 on Wednesday.

Anway I'm sure you will love it.....(I pray that you will)......love to know how you get on......

NFSN - You are not a fraud!

xxxx

I know i'm not a fraud really but its just sooo hard. I want to tell myself to pull myself together so Lord knows what my friends want to say to me.

Also eldest dd seems to be so naffed off with her dad at the min. Its like she's saying all the things I think. I dont know if its because he has a new woman, but she doesn't want to go there, doesn't want to be here when hes here, moaning that he just gives her the lo's to look after while he watches the telly.

Aghhh just another thing to throw into the wonderful equation called life.

One day I will be of use again.

tis bobsmum btw

Christianity Explored is really good. I did it with some friends last year and started out intending to "lead" it, but ended up getting really challenged myself. Twas fab.

I don't normally like studies with cheesy DVDs to accompany, but Rico Tice was very good and down to earth.

Things back to normal after the storms. Still need to finalise details of repair costs to dh's car after neighbours corrugated roof parts went flying.

Could you pray for ds tomorrow morning. His class are taking assembly - he has to explain about the school wormery. He should be fine if he stays calm, but has got it into his head that people will clap at the end and he has a bit of a "thing" about clapping. He may or may not kick off. I just don't want him to get worked up unnecessarily.

Off to devour some more Christmas pudding - yum

Can?t help but think of the joke ?Dr I feel like a pair of curtains?, ?Well pull yourself together?. Easier said than done. As I type this, I can?t help thinking that as curtains we CAN?T pull ourselves together, but require someone else to do the deed.

Lord, I pray that you look at your curtains here on earth, and pull us together. Amen.

I've tried eating a little food, to see how that went down, and the stomach cramps have just kicked off again, so I'm going to bed...

Thank you all for your lovely words of encouragement. ALL of you!

Swaliswan, I read that verse whilst I was looking for another, and it really spoke to me. Thank you for thinking of me.

NQGU - book swap sounds like a good idea.

God is Good
all the time
all the time
God is Good

Night all, God bless

Mary

Mprning. Have been up since 5.15 painting the bedroom, couldn't get back to sleep after sorting dd out so thought may as well get up and do something constructive.

Am feeling very anxious this morning, dont know if its because I have g.p appointment or not but hate those feeling of panic.

Right time to get lo's sorted me thinks before they wreck the bathroom.

May God go with you to the surgery, NSFN.
Blessings for all of you on this very wet and windy day.

A creamcracker and half a stockcube in a mug of boiling water is what settles my tummy after a bout of gripes.
Camomile (sp) tea is good if you can't bear food.

Have answered Swaliswan

I do so love your little tips and rememdies, DO - You are lovely!

Praying for DS with the assembly today BM - let us know how it goes, protect him Lord. xx

Right, I am going to start a thread summary now - this is getting silly!

Good morning!!!!!!!!!!

Have e-mailed you DutchOma. Woohoo! (Sorry, but I'm excited that DD may get a jumper that actually fits!)

Mary Mary Mary - you just made me laugh out loud!! I'll never look at a pair of curtains without thinking about your post!

NSFN (((((hugs)))) - would you like me to send you a copy of the panic prevention cd I got? I find it really helpful to calm me down and keep sane. If you want one just let me know and I'll give you my email address (so you can give me your address to send it). Hope all goes well with the appt.

Swaliswan - make that STARTING the last assignment.....did a bit of reading yesterday. Doing some more this morning. I may start writing by the end of the week but if not, I'll have all the reading done and will write it next week instead.

CD am posting that 'promise' at lunchtime!
Right, off to study......then going to the pantomime this afternoon!

I hope you've not got too many in your house then! I didn't mean to trivialise what is a difficult situation - but I keep trying to tell myself that I should pull myself together, and then I got this image of, well how can you do that?

I thought it was brilliant, Mary - and we haven't got any curtains (still!) so it is ok for me!!

Job interview thingy at 1.30pm .......

Bit of an urgent request for prayer...

My boss has just phoned me and tells me that the ward are going over to long shifts (7-7.30) but I can choose whether I do short or long shifts. I need to phone her back this afternoon and let her know my decision. I don't know what to do. The long shifts would mean that it takes less days to do my hours but I won't see DD as I'll be out of the house from 06:15-20:00. Obviously, I don't want to leave her at all but I have to. Please, please pray for the right decision to be made.

Lots of Prayers. xxxx

Praying SS.

Good morning all.

Afternoon NQGU How are you feeling today my sweet??

Swaliswan - I don't know if it helps, but I do short hours 5 days a week. I prefer it. Praying though that the right solution for you can be found, can you try it one way and then switch if it doesn't work?

Just NEEDED to share this prayer. I hadn't read my daily prayer email, but have done just now. Must share this with you:

Blessed are you, God of wonderful knowledge, whose voice calls each of us by name.
You confounded our expectation
by revealing yourself to the lowly
and you also confound our fear
that we may not be afraid
to face the powerful of this earth
with your word of judgment,
in the sure knowledge
that nothing spoken in your name will be lost.
For these and all your mercies, we praise you:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
Blessed be God for ever!

Please also pray for me, I am seriously considering going for a diagnosis of Aspergers. I have just googled my area and I have found there is an NHS world centre of excellence in the diagnosis of adults, about 15 miles from where I live. I would need referral by a GP, but would welcome prayers on this.

Praying Mary.

Hi CD. Not toooo bad, I think. Just v. tired, but on the mend.

An interim update for you....

After much thought and talking to DH, we have decided that I should ask to be redeployed to another area which doesn't include early mornings/evenings/weekends. I didn't think that there were any vacancies available in these areas, however, I searched the NHS website and have found at least two positions. The only thing I have to do now is convince my manager, HR and the manager of the cardiac unit. Please keep praying, especially that I don't completely lose it on the phone and start crying like I did when talking to DH. I still want to appear professional

Praying Swaliswan. You might find it easier having gone through it with your husband first. You could try writing down what you want to say too, then you could read it out over the phone, maybe that'll be easier?

Today's bible quote from me:

but he said to me, ?My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.? So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

DO, these were the pyjamas I was on about:

Armor of God PJs

They don't do them in my size, unfortunately

That's truly scary I think and could only be American.
I wouldn't like my children wearing pajamas like that, let alone wear them myself. And at that price!! Not that they would have them in MY size