MN Christian Prayer Request Thread - Boinging into March .....

[CaptainDippy]

Here's a summary ......

NotQuiteGrownUp - Prayers for patience and tolerence in her relationship with her mum

SweetestThing - Praise God that her DF, Nigel just had "tummy trouble" and not host rejction from bone marrow transplant - prayers for continuing health for him for the sake of his young family Prayers for the friends and family of her DH's friend who recently died very suddenly of a heart attack

Clockface - Crohns has been bad recently Prayers for good health and for difficult situation that has arisen between her and a neighbour involving young children Prayers also for DF who has split up her husband and whose DS is living with unsuitable people who are having a very bad influence on him. Prayers for her as well as she studies toward ordination

MyJobIsMum - Prayers for Naomi's Dedication on Sunday (1st March) Prayers for her sis and BIL who are off round the world for 3 months.

BelgianBun - Prayers for her sis as she undergoes treatment for cancer and for herself as she commences on IVF.

MaryBS - Is being ordained as a Lay Minister (Reader) on 31st Oct Prayers for family in their loss of Mary's FIL a few weeks ago Praise God that her BIL's brain tumour is in remission!!! Prayers that Mary would find the perfect job for after she is made redundant on April 1st.

Kimi - Prayers for her mum who has been very poorly and recently had to have her leg amputanted.

CaptainCaveman - Ongoing prayers for sis who is still drinking Prayers that visit by Social Services will have an impacts, especially for precious DNiece. Praise God that they sold their house Praying move goes smoothly for both sides. Prayers for C in CC's church who has recently been widowed, leaving her with 4 young children

FAQ - Praise that her house move went well Prayers for house sorting and "relationship sorting" with DH too Prayers for DH's job situation having recently been fired

amber - Praise God that after a scary time her DH is home. Prayers for his recovery now.

PurpleCrazyHorse - Prayers for a great PG with DC1

NotSoFarNow - Has been feeling very low of late. Prayers for on-going health issues with DD - prayers that the hospital would find out what is wrong asap and find a way of sorting it. Prayers for a new relationship nsfn has recently entered into Prayers for a new job soon too

Shaken - Posted about her DH's recent dreadful night terrors in which he hit her and shouted at her. Prayers for protection and for this not to happen again. Ever.

M44 - Prayers for recovery after being in hospital with a burst ovarian cyst. Prayers that her DH would be understanding and helpful at this time.

BouncingTartan - Prayers for her in-laws hwo both have various health issues, especially since her MILs fall in the New Year. Prayers especially that FILs keen-ness to renew his Faith would come to fruition and have an impact on her MIL Prayers for her friend and her DP who desperately wants proper access to his DD.

Saliswan - Prayers for her as she approaches the end of her PG (32 weeks now) Prayers for success in selling their flat and moving (sooner rather than later )

JentlyDoesIt - Prayers for her relationship with DP which is difficult and fragile atm. xx

Soooooz - Prayers for her poor DHs health, having on-going problems after breaking his ribs and now a broken hand Prayers that he would heal and be able to go back to work asap. Bless this precious family, Lord.

DutchOma - Praise God her new granddadughter Meredith Morwen arrived safely at home on 23.02.2009

Weegiemum - Prayers for her as struggles with depression atm.

LottieJenkins - Praise that her church has been so wonderful and acoomodating for her lovely DS Wilfred who is profoundly deaf. Prayers for the friends & family of a little boy from her DS's school who has recently died. He was 9 years old

mufti - Prayers for successful potty training

Peachy - Praying that her new position, helping in RS lessons at shcool would lead her to an understanding of her vocation ....

rosbif - Praise God that DS2's brain and sinus scans were clear, but prayers that his headaches would disappear

sobloodystupid - Praise God for the recent birth of her healthy DS

webstermum - Prayers for her as she struggles with depression. xx

DawnAS - Prayers for her sister who is 27 weeks PG and has lost some amnoitic fluid. Prayers for protection over her precious little one and for her sis too.

PandaG - Prayers for on-going success of God's Gang

CaptainDippy - Prayers for hers and DH's relationship....

Think that's all for now .....

Get Praying!!

just popping in to ask for some prayers for DH and I please.

We had anoter "chat" today, questioning ourselves/each other about whether we're trying to get back together for the "right" reasons. And after agreeing that we it was for the right reasons for both of us we took it in turns to list a few things which we felt the other could change/do differently to make the relationship work at the next "level" from the current one of "dating".

We're not tryng to change each other, just things that we thought the other could perhaps make a little more effort with, or do slightly differently to make the relationship work for both of us without etiher of us feeling we were having to compromise to a position we weren't comfortable with.

It's a HUGE step forward for us, if the "compromises" can't be reached/don't work (for either of us) then it's back to being good friends (thankfully we've both agreed that even if "us" as a couple fails because of hurdles that are too big for either of us to climb over without feeling "squashed" that we can still be really good mates)

My one is quite biggy (for me). He wants more affection - not the sex type, just kisses and cuddles on the sofa type. I often seem to have some mental barrier which goes up which associates kisses and cuddles on the sofa as leading onto sex. So I avoid them - which I HATE as I love cuddles on the sofa but for some reason (unbeknown to me) my brains just goes "eeek he's going to want sex later" (which isn't always the case of course)

So (in short)

prayers for DH and I as we face the next hurdle in our relationship, especially for me to overcome this "barrier" which stops me being so affectionate.

Praying for you and DH, FAQ, and for you too NSFN.

I'm 3 today!!! I've been an Anglican for 3 whole years

Mary, Happy Anglicanism!!

FAQ, I guess that's another thing where you're going to have to train him to use words rather than expectations, or be really clear yourself. I know I have to with DH and vice-versa not least because we can't see each other's body language so words are the only clue we get, really. Prayers assured.

NSFN, how are you feeling? I've never wanted to know how most others see me. I sleep better at night that way.

NSFN - Prayers for you, are you any better today?

FAQ - prayers for you and your dh.

Mary - Happy 3 years TODAY! what a star! baked you a virtual cake to celebrate! its yummy vanilla cake with raspberries and butter icing in the middle with icing sprinkled on top!

CONGRATULATIONS! may you enjoy your next 3 years

Hiya I ok thanks. Just need to stop beating myself up to believe that I am made in God's image that He loves me, that I am not useless I am not unloveable,stupid or miserable.

reallly think this is spiritual attack that has gone on for years and feel useless coz i have allowed it to. See i'm doing it again. I am not useless.

Aghhh its soooo frustrating. Really feel that this has to be prayed out.
There is no other option.

For NSFN and Sooz, one of my favourite quotes, from 2 Corinthians:

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. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

Thanks for the virtual cake, sooz

Mary - Thank you for that reading, hope that helps NSFN, definitely food for thought for me.

Ooh Mary, you've got icing on the tip of your nose!

SS - How are you?

{{{{{{{{{{hia CD}}}}}}}}} you ok????

Thanks mary

NSFN, useless? Stupid? No, you're right - you are useful and intelligent.

Remember that Jesus took time out to rest, to relax, to party, to pray, to do what He needed to do to recharge His proverbial batteries, and none of that was useless. His disciples were always getting things wrong, and He never though they were useless.

I suppose it's like a child learning to ride a bike. A good parent watches them, supports them, encourages them - and God watches and supports and encourages us every time we fall off. Not once does He say "You're useless!". He's there to help us back on the bike when we're ready to try again.

As for loveable, yes, you are. Just as you are. You don't have to be superwoman. None of us do.

Mary, does your cake get to have church candles on it???

Good morning all.

This is my first time visiting this thread and I feel very rude, as I am immediately asking for prayers please.

I am meant to be 10 weeks pregnant, but at a scan on Tuesday I was told that my baby had died- it had failed to grow and its heart had stopped. I prayed to God and asked for strength to get through the upcoming emotional hurdles. At a followup scan on Wednesday, the sonographer found a heartbeat

However, the baby is measuring far too small for dates. I'm struggling to be optimistic. The nurses told me that 'miracles can happen', but I cannot allow myself to believe this just yet.

Please can I have some prayers for strength- for myself and my husband, but especially for our little baby who appears to be fighting against the odds.

Thanks.

cupoftea please don't feel guilty for asking for prayer that is what we are here for. I can't imagine the trumoil of emotions you must be going through at the moment but please be assured we are praying for you and for the miracle to continue.

Amber thank you I know your right but every time I pray its so easy for the negative thoughts to e there I really feel someone needs to get hold of my head and pray it out of me.

cupofteaplease - Aw prayers for your little bean to carry on fighting, you must be like being on a roller coaster for you. Keep us posted!

cupofteaplease: adding my prayers to those already said, praying for peace and light for you and dh and for strength for your little bean to keep growing and fighting.
So glad you asked for prayer, miracles do happen.

NSFN: God says he loves you ...lots. You find it hard to believe. Who do you think is right?
Personally I found it helpful to have just one text, like, for instance:- there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Rom 8:1) and to hold on to that. And if your mind says:- But maybe I am not "in Christ Jesus" to say:- "Don't be silly, Christ died for me."

cupofteaplease, sounds like you certainly do need a cup of tea! Goodness me, prayers assured for you and your little one. May there be good news, strength, peace, whatever it takes...

NSFN, I find I have to talk to myself in positive ways all day. Er, not out loud . But just praising myself for each thing I get right, no matter how tiny. It's made a big difference over time. Not sure if it would work for others, but worth a go.

Cupoftea, praying for you. I kept on being told that DD was small on early scans but we now have a very lively 22 mo! I think that sometimes it can be difficult to scan women in the early stages.

Can I ask for some prayers for my CM and her mum? CM's mum was rushed to hospital last night with chest pain. She still has severe chest pain and from what I gather has had some sort of temporary pacemaker fitted. She is not a well lady who was in ITU and had dialysis earlier in the year. I think that the whole family could do with some prayer.

On a rather more selfish note, I was hoping that CM would be able to do extra hours for us once baby is born to give me a break and to give DD some space from the baby in a fun and familiar environment. I think that the CM is going to need time off rather than working extra. Please pray that I am gracious, not grumpy, about this and that everything works out OK for childcare around the moment of birth. I seem to be gearing up for labour with ever-increasing episodes of regular 'contractions' and baby is fully engaged now so it could be any day. Praise the Lord that I am now 38+6 - a whole four weeks more pg than I managed with DD!

cupofteaplease - praying for you {hugs}

Miracles DO happen, I don't want to go into details on here, but I had a very similar experience in the early weeks when I was pregnant with DD, my prays were answered & we now have a very lively 3yo to show for it! I'm not exaggerating when I say the midwives in the EPU were totally gobsmacked (but delighted, obviously) at the outcome.

I know it's an awful thing to live through, the not knowing; the expecting the worst but hoping for the best. It sounds like your little bean is a fighter though

Cupoftea - send you prayers and sticky bean vibes to you.

NSFN - God made us all in His own image - therefore you are not useless! We all have a part to play in His great plan. God has a use for every part of His creation and He loves you

MaryBS - Happy Anglicanism to you!! May the grace of God forever be with you

Zippi - my Nanny always used to tell me that thunder was God rearranging his furniture!

FAQ - how lovely that you and DH could have the talk, the fact that you can discuss the issues you have had is very positive for the future. Praying that you both can take on board what the other has said and your relationship continues to grow!

Whizzing by as DD3 just woken up ....

Praying for you & DH asy ou rebuild your relationship - sounds like you just need to communicate with one another lots and keep being honest and open. Prayers fory ou as you venture forward .... how are you lovely boys doing??

Prayign for you always my lovely. xx

Hello cupoftea (oooh, that would be nice right now ) Don't be - that is the whole point of this thread! Yes, miracles can happen and SS and BetsyBoop have already vouched for that! [wink' (Hello BB btw ) Praying for your little teeny Bean ..... keep us updated!

Heeeeeelo SS! 38 and a bit weeks already - where'd that go!!? Praying everything runs smoothly .... Praying for your CMs mum at this time.

All ok in DippyLand .... has been a much better Easter hol than expected Even a teeny bit about going "back to normal" on Monday!

I am back after a long Easter break and offer prayers for you all, particularly for cupoftea. Many thanks for prayers for Petra who died earlier this week while I was with her. RIP.

Thanks for letting us know Karala. It was good that yu could be with her.
Praying for you and for her family.

Many prayers, Karala.

And prayers for everyone else, too. Could do with prayers that I will know what to say or not say as I continue to take part in a particular set of threads on mumsnet about disability. Desperately don't want to get it wrong, but it's so difficult to know exactly what words to use sometimes.

Hello Karala, so glad you could be with Petra. She is at peace now.

Praying for wisdom and clarity amber.

Prayers for DH & I atm would be appreciated, taking a bit of a nose dive again

Gosh, it must be early Please please pray for my best friend's DH who is in hospital, he is finding it nerly impossible to wee and when does; he wee's blood He is in a lot of discomfort; and although they tihnk it might be his prostrate bleeding; they need to investigate further. He'll be in hospital for a another few days and they have four children!! Thank you.