Praying through April - Come snow, come shine

[DutchOma]

Looking back over the thread it is amazing how much has happened in just over a month:

First of all giving thanks for imminent and not so imminent 'beans'
Bobsmum - 36 weeks is it? Struggling with elephant feelings
Podglet on maternity leave now; CS booked for 15th April
Myjobismum - giving thanks for normal scan 14 weeks now and feeling more positive.
CaptainCaveman - give thanks for willyflashing bean. So sad about the lady seen in clinic with a 20 week pregnancy that is no longer viable, Lord have mercy.

Just flagging up some urgent prayer needs

FAQ (Queenofquotes) - marriage has broken up, struggling with life on her own with three dss. Situation not improved by the fact that her lovely vicar had a comprehensive breakdown and is in hospital. Praying for things to keep improving and giving thanks for friends around her.
Podmog Struggling with many issues - Lord bring peace and calm in all situations and relationships.
Praying also for Notsofarnow who is back at work but not finding life that easy.

CaptainDippy and ZipadiSuzy both struggling with rather parallel issues:- unfamiliar work and not a lot of money. Praying for perseverance and rest.
Swaliswan too is getting used to a new job which thankfully she enjoys more than she expected too. Struggling with dh being away a lot and mil threatening a visit straight after dh comes back.

MaryBS who has had such a lot of work to do and who is going for more clarity on a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome. Praying also for her friend K who will have an operation for cancer on Wednesday.
Also praying for Amber32002 who bravely went to church a few weeks back and who is talking about disability issues with people in the Church at high level.

Praying for Roseylea for clarity of thought on a 'thing that has cropped up'.

Giving thanks with Worzella and Notquitegrownup for enjoyable far away holidays

Praying for Panda's mum with chest infection.

Praying for OJ and Steve, Steve should be home by now but apparently there is some problem with transport. Lord, how we need you in this very hard situation, joy tinged with sadness.

And for all not mentioned NorthernLurker, Mufti, PenpotEca (how are things now sweetheart?) and anybody else - lets get praying.

Very quick visit... K goes into hospital today, will be in for 8-10 days. Please pray the operation is successful and that they remove all of the cancer.

Something for you all:

Psalm 34:17-20:

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears,
and rescues them from all their troubles.
The Lord is near to the broken-hearted,
and saves the crushed in spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous
but the Lord rescues them from them all.
He keeps all their bones;
not one of them will be broken.

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Mary - Thank you for that psalm, I had just dropped twins off at playschool and walking home in a mess, was about to pour my heart out on here and you have put things back into perspective a little, so thank you.

Please God keep me safe from that Serpent wrecking my thoughts, confidence and happiness!

I've just read the psalm again, don't you have to be dead and in heaven for all that to come true,

cause even christians have:

troubles
broken hearts
crushed spirits

so, when the lord rescues you, surely your dead!

Sorry, seem to have got out of bed the wrong way, I don't feel myself! and have these anxious upsetting moments! especially when there is so much to be thankful for!

Sorry

morning everyone, got some friends coming over this afternoon to help me sort out

How are the eyes CD? And finances??

Prayers for you too Suzy

SUZY, i think its actually harder when you are a christian , more is expected of you , especially by non christians, that you should live your life a certain way.
no one says it is easy, but we have the promise of eternal life to come, and the joy of knowing HIM and what HE has done for us, and even if there was just you HE WOULD STILL, (oops), have paid that price . hth

Sooz, I think its more that when you are feeling crushed, faint-hearted, broken you can offer it up to God, and let him take the burden of how you are feeling. That is the ideal - that if you can accept God has our best interests at heart, that there is a REASON for what is happening, that somehow, you can get through the difficult times with our Lord's help, and into the light.

This is something that I struggle with, to let go of my problems and allow God to take care of them. But if I CAN let go of my problems, I feel so much better for it, knowing that I am in God's hands.

Its a theme that's in the new testament as well as the old. In John's first letter:

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear"

and Paul to the Philippians:

"Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

I'll finish on a couple of verses from another Psalm (51):

"O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
For you have no delight in sacrifice;
if I were to give a burnt-offering, you would not be pleased.
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. "

This is a favourite of mine, and I gain comfort from it. Its not because God WANTS to see us broken, but more that when things are going well, we might feel we don't need God so much, but when we are struggling and low, we turn to God for help... in the same way a small child might run off and play, but run straight back to mum or dad if he/she falls and requires comfort.

Does this make sense, or am I rambling?

WOOHOO! I've managed to stay sane and complete my week at work (without being late once!). I've had such a good day at work. This afternoon I was assisting in theatre without extra supervision!

My request to study for an NVQ has not gone unnoticed. This is a minor miracle in itself. Both of the sisters are being extremely supportive and one of them noticed this morning that a course is going to run (when they haven't run for ages) and that the application form has to be handed in soon. If I manage to complete the course then I will be promoted at work.

I can't believe how well things are going for us at the moment. DH is no longer at risk of redundancy as he has been offered a job within the new structure of the agency. His new job is a grade higher than he is at the moment so it will mean a little bit more money for us. DD is getting much better and is much happier than she has been. She seems to be suffering less from teething pain as well!

All I need to do now is go and see the doctor about the cough I've had for the past month and the chest pain that I've had for a week Oh, and maybe get some sleep and reclaim DH from the Army

Boingy boingy boing BOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ooooooooo, forgot to say that I'm praying for you all. CD have you been to see the doc about your eye?

That is indeed all wonderful news, I'm so happy for you. Hope you get rid of the cough soon

Marvellous news for your whole family SS - I join you in praising God for your blessings!!

Lovely words Mary, I do think you speak so well and get your point across in just the right way so Thank You and Thank God for YOU! Praying for your friend too.

Praying for your eye and your finances CD.

Wind pain seems a little better this evening but it is still noticable. Off to bed to sleep and forget about it.

Love, blessings and prayers to you and for you all.

CC can you take colpermin capsules when you are pg? They are a fantastic yet gentle way of shifting wind and are just mint oil.

{{{Sooz}}}

SS

Praying for K, Mary - do update when you have news.

Eyes are yuk, but been to see Dr and have drops; so hopefully they'll improve, thank you for prayer and FAQ .... thank you, I am so deeply touched. Thank you. xxxxxxxx

honestly it's fine, I thought I'd made it totally anon, until I was lying in bed last night I realised I'd sent it recorded - and it had my name and address on the back

You wally!!!!

How are you doing?

I know, was lying there trying to sleep (as per normal) and about 1hr in was just wondering if the address was right (combination of FB and the BT phonebook online!), then it just hit me and I nearly screamed when I realised what I'd done LOL.

I'm ok today, had Shelleylou round today helping me start sorting out, didn't make a lot of noticeable different, but the bin bags/boxes of stuff are my evidence

Found out K's operation is today, although she went in yesterday. So prayers for today please.

I'm praying for her and for your peace of mind, Mary x

Am praying for her Mary. xx

LOL FAQ, it doesn't matter, it was very nice to be able to thank you anyway Glad things are a bit more sorted

Feel like I am in LaLa Land today, eyes sore, but better sinces putting drops in. Think I am coming down with something. Need a break. Bleurgh.

How's everyone else today!!?

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Offended? Nope, sorry - I have just been buzzing around & I totally missed your post asking me "to explain myself"!! It's just two people (NorthernLurker and NQGU) mention that they were "banging their heads against walls" ... so I was just telling them not too and that God cares for them!! Does that makes more sense now!!? How are you anyway, sweetie??

I am not very easily "offendable"!