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Prayer thread for summer 2009 - My grace is sufficient

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DutchOma · 18/06/2009 13:24

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.

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Swaliswan · 02/09/2009 08:54

DD1 is 2.3 yo. Thankfully she only got up once last night and then happily wee'd in her training pants which seems reasonable for her age. DD2 has my cold and was up four times though so I'm exhausted despite an 8:30 bedtime for me!

mufti · 02/09/2009 09:02

oh she is doing well
praying you get some rest today SS

positiveattitudeonly · 02/09/2009 09:27

I know you lot have prayed for me here before, but please can I ask for more? DD3 is supposed to be returning to school next Tuesday after having a year off through illness. She had been doing so well and we had got a place in a specialist unit for her, as she would not cope with the pressure of a large school. - It only has maximum 16 pupils and all have missed a lot of school for many reasons. Everything seemed to be good and we were looking forward to the future. Anyway, she has been relapsing for a couple of weeks now and really seems to be slipping back to where she was earlier this year. She is a very stubborn determined 15 year old girl who just wants a normal teenage life. She is worried that she will slip back to not being able to walk again and having to be fed as she was earlier this year. So far she has struggled to keep walking around the house each day and is refusing to eat if she cannot do it herself.
We know this is all in God's hands, but I am finding it really difficult to keep myself together at the moment with it all. I am so frustrated for her, really. The 4 other DC's can be really good with her, but equally they can ALL be not very nice at times when things get on top of them all. I feel as if I am sat on a bomb, waiting for it to go off.

Sorry a very long, selfish post, but please pray for us all. Many thanks.

Swaliswan · 02/09/2009 09:33

Praying PAO. Can you remind me what your DD3 suffers from?

positiveattitudeonly · 02/09/2009 09:43

Yes, she has CFS/ME and has been severly affected.

MaryBS · 02/09/2009 10:28

PAO, is she a Christian? There's a good book by Raymond Tomkinson about when he had ME and how he responded in terms of his faith. I read it when I feel tired for whatever reason. And if it doesn't help your daughter (might be too 'grown up' for her?), perhaps you might find it helpful? Its called "Come to me. A resource for weary Christians and those who care about them". If you can't find a copy, I can lend you mine - its brilliant!

Welcome back Mufti, you've been missed!

SS - it will come, I know its hard, but all of a sudden you'll be through the worst of it, and wondered what you worried about, honest!

positiveattitudeonly · 02/09/2009 10:40

Thank you very much Mary and SS. I would not say that DD is a Christian, although sometimes she amazes me with things that she says and does to challenge this idea. (if you get me) As a child she was a Christian and had a prayer tent set up in her bedroom and it was all so touching, but as a teenager she has rebelled somewhat. Unfortunately, she has dyspraxia and dyslexia badly and finds reading a real struggle, but I will look the book up on amazon for myself and let you know if I have a problem getting it. Many thanks.

mufti · 02/09/2009 12:27

thank yOU MARY

[SMILE]

Swaliswan · 02/09/2009 14:27

That sounds like such an uphill struggle PAO. I often find it hard to listen to people going on about Matthew 11:28 when I am exhausted but it is very restorative to go to Jesus just as you are and rest in him. I found a really good online sermon about it the other week which I will link to later if I find it again.

I sense that maybe your DD3 isn't the only one in need of having strength restored and energy renewed by God. Tell me to butt out, but I feel that God wants you to lead by example in handing your battles over to Him. I have two pictures when I pray for you and DD3, one of a young woman who is so exhausted that she has passed out being carried by Jesus but he won't set her down until she is well and it is safe to walk alongside her rather than carry her. The other of a tangled mass of chains binding a pair of hands and weighing them down. The verses Psalm 103:1-6 are also in my mind. In particular the words about redeeming your life from the pit. I have a sense that God is wanting to scoop both you and DD3 out of a pit and replace the chains that are holding you down with His yoke - a double yoke that He takes the other half of and gently teaches you how to use.

Swaliswan · 02/09/2009 14:43

BTW, I came on here to ask for prayers for our house situation. I was sat here feeling like I had to type the above post for PAO with a plan to nap aftwards then DD2 woke up I have a horrible bug that is giving me a headache, DD1 is playing up and DD2 is poorly as well. But, praise God that I have already made tea (beef stew in the slow cooker) and managed to get DD1 out for a bit of a walk today. Ooooooooo, DD2 may be nodding off again so I'll be quick...

We need to decide whether to proceed with buying the house that we are in the process of buying or back out now because of all the work that needs doing. It needs wall ties, damp treatment, wood worm treatment, repointing, central heating installing, new windows in the bathroom, some repairs to the loft and other minor stuff. That's before we even consider putting on an extension that we wanted to do. We probably can't afford the extension now and need to decide what we can afford or if we want to look for another house altogether. I felt that the holding cross in the house when we viewed it was a sign from God, but maybe I just wanted it to be a sign to buy that house. The house does feel like home and has a great size garden even though it does not tick many of the boxes for our perfect property. We really need a clear sign from God because I am so worried that we are going to stuff up this decision and regret it.

DD2 is definitely trying to snooze again so I'm off to catch some zzzz's. I'll be back later.

Oh, almost forgot to say JDI, you kept coming to the front of mind whilst I was praying and I don't really know why but the lyrics of Indescribable, uncontainable came to mind, especially the last part where it talks about God knowing the depths of our heart

positiveattitudeonly · 02/09/2009 16:26

Thank you SS. I have sat here with tears rolling down my face reading your post. I will look up the psalm when I can actually see through the tears. You are so right about so many things.
Prayers for your house, for guidance and the right decision. I have always thought that if you are making a big decision (or a little on come to that)and ask God for guidance, He wont let you make the wrong choice. This has always proved very right in our life changing times. Aren't we told in James (I think) to ask and hold firm, not be tossed around.... Also believe that we have to be proactive about things. "God provides food for every bird, but He does not throw it in their nests." He WILL guide and will provide. Not sure why I felt I needed to write that, may not be for you, but hopefully it will help someone.

Thank you once again. We have actually just managed a quick trip out to the garden centre for a coffee and cake (yumm), which was really encouraging and I can see answer to prayer already as she has not been able to get out at all for over a week. DD is so excited about returning to "normal" life and getting back to some sort of schooling. She swings from being in total denial about being ill, to 100% frustration because she's ill.

positiveattitudeonly · 02/09/2009 16:28

Sorry to be so selfish, - SS praying that you will soon be feeling better.

ZipadiSoozi · 02/09/2009 20:50

Prayers for all our lo's starting school, ours is tomorrow, twins so excited, which is good, ds1 grumpy as ever, reluctant to receive help in year 9, appointment tomorrow for targets to be met, I start back at work after the summer off, so all a little anxious getting back to 'normal'

Please God give us strength and patience to deal with all the challenges we come across. And prayers for twins to get better from a nasty cough!

Right sooz, labels in clothes to do, PE bags, etc etc joy oh joy!

CaptainDippy · 02/09/2009 21:23

Popping by ....

I have a lovely, lovely friend who suffered severely (and still does to some extent) from ME as a teenager - she missed loads of school / opportunities etc. She is now 27, happily married and doing ok I know she would be so happy to email / speak to your DD3, POA

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

Hugs and Prayers. xx

Lots of prayers for all our little ones (and not so little ones ) returning to school or going to school for the 1st time .... big stuff ....

Swaliswan · 03/09/2009 08:48

B has woken up with a swollen head/neck this morning. Not sure what to do. Please pray for her and come over here if you have any ideas.

Thanks

MaryBS · 03/09/2009 09:33

Prayers SS, that it is nothing serious, and for a quick recovery for her.

Would welcome prayers for DS, that he can make some friends, and that children he sees as his friends will stay as such. Had a chat with his "best friend" today, which left me in tears afterwards - his "best friend" has been told to walk away from DS if he gets too rough. I don't know what to do - speak to the mother? The teacher?

positiveattitudeonly · 03/09/2009 09:35

Thank you CD. I will be in touch if DD3 wants some info/support. Thank you.
Seems good today and hoping to see a friend later, which will be really good for her. Thank you for the prayers. A really wobbly few days, but i now feel stronger and more able to cope again.

SS - Prayers for B.

CaptainDippy · 03/09/2009 10:26

Prayers for B, SS - how is she now? Have you got Drs appt?

Praying for DS as he returns to school Mary

Must start a new thread soon

Swaliswan · 03/09/2009 11:04

B is seeing the doctor at 5pm. She's not been well for a little while and I'm fairly sure that it's just swollen glands because of a virus but I know that I should get her checked as she's only 4mo.

Oh, BTW if anyone has prayed for our potty training fun, DD1 slept through last night after I explained to her that there aren't any flowers on her nighttime pull ups that will disappear if she wees. She was much happier to know that. No idea how tonight will go.

As for the house, we're going to get some more surveys done and then make a decision. We won't be able to afford to do the work that we were originally planning but maybe we don't need all the space that we would have liked. Just to add an extra dimension to things, DH has an interview for a promotion on tuesday. That would change things lots if he gets it. It would be a bit late to change our minds now though...

CaptainDippy · 03/09/2009 11:50

Poor little thing - hope the Dr can help Yey for a dry night

Sending smiles, hugs and prayers to all ....

Notquitegrownup · 03/09/2009 14:48

Flying by waving furiously to all - especially Mufti.

God bless all.

mufti · 03/09/2009 15:16

off he went with hardly a goodbye
seems to have enjoyed it
dh took day off , and we had lunch out
then went to bed for 2 hours, and ds too
just got up and had our fsvourite costa cake with a cuppa

i spent the morning waShing toys at toddler group, to keep me out of mischief. i thought i coped pretty well, just thought , this does feel odd ,a couple of times

Swaliswan · 03/09/2009 18:23

Well, the doctor said that it felt like fluid on B's head/neck rather than glands so we're back on monday for another check...

MaryBS · 03/09/2009 19:41

PLEASE pray for K. She had breast cancer last year, and into this year, and it was thought to be in remission. Don't know the full details, but I do know she had an appt today, and she is going to need another op, to remove her ovaries this time. Please keep her in your prayers.

CaptainDippy · 03/09/2009 20:06

Glad you survived Mufti washing toys at playgroup, I don't know .... you should have been in Starbucks with a good book

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