Prayer thread for summer 2009 - My grace is sufficient

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My grace is sufficient for you 2Cor 12:9
and
When I am weak then I am strong 2Cor 12:10

Reading through last month's prayer request I came across the first text quoted by M44 and it brought the second one to mind.
When I am weak.....when I cry out to the Lord to my sisters to please pray for me, when life is hard....then I am strong.
I counted more than 20 names in last month's prayerlist, more than 30 when I counted the names Dippy had mentioned at the beginning of her update, so I will only mention a few names here.

We pray for Anna and Findlay, where real miracles of the Lord are needed.
For M44's mother-in-law in hospital
For Weegiemum that the Lord may uphold her as only He can. For Marc and Suzanne on their wedding day.
For Boilerwoman that she may take her strength from the Lord.
For Jentlydoesit and her DP that God may bring good into a difficult situation. Giving thanks for the new job.
For Swaliswan and dd2.
For Onlyjoking in this season of remembrances and for the children who are suffering more now than a year ago.
For Clockface with exciting changes to come.

And at this stage, sisters, I call you together to prayer for one another.
You know who you are - beloved of the Lord.

Praying SilverFox. As regards the branch leader .... I wuold call her if you have a 'phone number, but I would email again too - donesn't hurt to try. She migt be on hols though ... If you have no further joy - drop me an email and I'll see if I can pull some strings!!

captain_dippy "at" yahoo "dot" co "dot" uk

Our car is broken!!! Think alternator's gone Please please pray it is something quick and easily fixable - and CHEAP!!!!

Mary - Happy Birthday!

Captain Dippy - Thanks for the advice, I think I will email her, she said she was going to pass my details to someone else to email me meeting details etc, and it is possible that they have missed me off their list. Praying for your car, that it is able to be mended cheaply and quickly. If you were nearer I would lend you DH who can tinker with engines, but you are too far away . Praying that is sorted soon.

Am going to force myself to bounce today, things have been going badly since first thing this morning (DD1 asserting her personality over what she wants to wear and it went down hill from then), so I think if I force myself to be bouncy I will then be bouncy iyswim.

So......{{Bounce, bounce}} have a good day ladies.

Praying for bounciness for everyone except me (my knee still hasn't recovered from the bouncy pillows, on holiday!)

MJIM, praying for your friend's little boy, and for God to heal the hurt felt by your disappointment. May He reveal his will for you

Good evening ladies, am praying for you all this evening.

MJIM praying for your friend's little boy and for you and DH that God will heal the disappointment and show His hand.

{{Sigh}} Had a bad day today, so much so my Mum thinks I have PND and wants me to go to see the doctor. I tried explaining that it was one day out of so many better ones, but she doesn't really understand. I seemed to spend all day shouting at DD1, until I phoned my Dad at 3 this afternoon. He immediately came over and took her to the park. I didn't phone earlier because I feel that I should be able to cope, other people manage, why can't I? And I never have the presence of mind to pray in these situations, to find the Still, Small Voice of Calm which I know will be there.

My Mum suggested I take all three of them to the park, but trying to explain that it isn't that easy, doesn't seem to sink in either. Also if I am out, then no housework gets done, although DH is very helpful when he gets in, I prefer to get as much done as I am able during the day. Then there is the issue of trying to drag her home again if we did go.

I know that the Lord has blessed me with these children and has given me the strength to deal with them, but it is so hard sometimes.

DH has suggested I return to work as soon as DD starts back at nursery (I will have to anyway due to the house move) and pointes out that it is only four weeks until she goes back. But for me, that's four whole weeks!

Please pray that Foxy Manor settles to its boisterous happy self again soon.

xx

Oh and there has been some news on the moving front, in that the solicitor said she would post draft contracts yesterday, but nothing in the post this morning other than the environmental report .

Tomorrow is another day (to quote Scarlet O'Hara)!

Maybe go in and collect a copy, if you can?

As for everyone being able to cope, I'll put my hands up for not coping that well at the moment. Many parents are in the same situation, I'm sure! Like you, finding the still small voice - while I'm 'looking', I'm taking my eyes of the kids and all hell breaks loose!

*off not of

Praying for peace for all families!

SilverFox, dearie, you have three small children, a house move to come and so much else to think about.
I would think you are entirely right in thinking that being a bit low is just the result of all that and does not need the upheaval of seeing the doctor. Blessings on your father for taking dd to the park and giving you a bit of space.
Is there a chance you could ask your mum to do something specific for you while you deal with the twins. Sometimes it is hard for mums to see what their daughters really want and just asking gently for "a cup of tea, hanging the washing out, or maybe ...whatever" is all that is needed to make it easier for them to do just what you need them to do. She will want to do what is best for you, but not always be certain whether that agrees with what you need or want at that moment.

In haste. Good morning all.

LTSF - there was talk of a postal strike this week which may have built up a backlog/delayed post. So it should be on its way, but it may be worth phoning to see when it got into the post.

God bless all.

Thank you ladies for your support and sense! I came on here earlier, but couldn't post as I was near to tears, thinking that strangers can be so nice.

We had a much better day today, I am going to designate the twins afternoon nap to spend time with DD1 and blow the housework. She seemed to respond really well to the craft we did today (started a jellyfish mobile made from plastic cups and cut up carrier bags. Next stage to be done next week). I have also bought some ready to mix cake thingys (not very mumsnet, but they have all the bits included, and are quick!) so hopefully this will help.

I am so blessed with my parents who help out at the drop of a hat, physically, emotionally, and (particularly with house move) fincially. My Mum is a coper and doesn't always understand when I sometimes end up shouting for help, as I try to avoid burdening her (she has A LOT of other family stuff to deal with). My Dad is a star. That's all I need to say really.

I have loads of help, and I know others don't which sometimes makes me feel worse. DH is so supportive, I don't know what I would do without him.

But as I said yesterday "Tomorrow is another day", and it was!

House move news, draft contracts arrived this morning, there are some areas DH wants clarified, but thankfully it is moving forwards now!

Thank you again ladies, it's great to know people are listening!

That's good to hear SilverFox. Way to go.

Hi all,

Great to hear today was better, LTSF. Praying that it continues. And there are far worse than doing a "ready mix" cake with your DC. They are brill. Quick, easy, so they don't get bored half way through and you end up finishing off, clearing the mess and yelling as they cause havoc in another room. I know, been there!!!!

MJIM - Prayers for your friends Dc. For peace and health.

Mary - sorry to miss your birthday. Hope you had a good day.

Here in positive house, not feeling too positive. DD3 is getting anxious about her return to school after not being able to attend for a year. Still don't know where she is going. She has dyspraxia and dyslexia and has always had a problem with change and uncertainty. We'd love to know what will be happening and then we may be able to relax more for the last few weeks of the holiday.

Prayers for all your households and everything you do! Peace and happiness.

Still praying for everyone

Hi again Ladies.

Haven't been on this thread for a while, but I wanted to ask if you would please, please pray for my best friend once more.

She's had surgery for her cancer and it was horrid, but they said they hoped to cure it - now they have told her she has a very small chance of a cure. It's not looking too good, she's a young, beautiful mother with two children under 5. I can't countenance losing her, especially not for them.

Please keep her in your prayers as she struggles to come to terms with her situation. I know that in some way it will help her.

Thankyou xxx

Jumente, you are so right, prayer does and will make a difference to this horrible situation. Please assure your friend of my prayers and feel sure that I will pray for strength to cope for you too.
I forget, do you live far from her?

Thankyou, I am grateful to you - I don't want to take any of the prayers for me, honestly I don't - send them all for her

I'm so lucky to have my health
I don't know what to say to her

I mean how do you prepare, how do you deal with that kind of uncertainty?

It's all so weird

Yes I am far away. We talked about a visit, I hope I can go and see her - have got to arrange it somehow, don't know whether to attempt it with the children or not.

A few weeks ago I went to visit my cousin in Holland. She is suffering from a brain tumour and we both knew that we would not see each other in this life again. I didn't know what to say, but somehow it didn't matter. She is not particularly young and her children are grown up so in a way it isn't so 'bad' as it is for your friend.
But it is the nearness of death that makes us tongue tied and leaves us with a slightly sick feeling.

Even if your friend was not a Christian before she became ill, it is very likely that she will now find comfort from the thought that God cares about her and her family. She will most likely take one day at the time and not worry too much about what happens the day after tomorrow.
That is the comfort I am praying for you as well, that you will be able to see that there is a bigger plan, more to this life than meets the eye and that nothing happens in this life that God cannot use for His glory. When something as difficult as this happens that is hard to see and yet there is tremendous comfort in knowing that God not only knows, but also cares.

Prayers are not limited and you are not 'taking' anything from your friend by asking God to reveal to you how best to deal with the situation. In fact it would be good if this whole thing brought you closer to knowing God as a loving heavenly Father who cares for you as well as for your friend.

You are very wise. I had not thought of it in that way. Thankyou.

Dear all,

It is some months since I last posted on this thread - have been out of internet access except at work, and that's not really the place to read in depth. anyway, I have just started a thread in Pregnancy so if anybody is around and could add me to their prayers tonight, I would be thankful for them.
Finding things a bit tough at the moment - I know none of you know me as well as you know each other from this thread, but I know this won't stop you lovely ladies from sparing a prayer for me if you can.
Thanks and blessings

Hello! Remember me?! I can't believe it has been so long since i've posted on here.

Some fantastic news - Dsis is now living with our parents (and dneice) and has been dry for 4 months - PRAISE THE LORD!!! She's doing really well. Dneice is truly settled in her new school and is thriving on having her mum back and being in a 'normal' routine. Genuinely, words cannot express the heartfelt thanks i give to the Lord for saving her .

I pray you are all keeping well, I shall make it my mission to read through the thread, pray, and catch up!!

Jumenty, what DO said, she put it beautifully. But praying still...

Praying for you too, sleepychunky. Welcome back!

CCM- that's incredible news about your sister, please God, that it may continue! How are things for you?

at MJIM