Countdown to Christmas - MN Christian Prayer Request Thread .....

[CaptainDippy]

Summary:

FourArms - Asked us to pray for her sister's MIL at the beginning of Sept. Sis's MIL had had a nasty fall and two tumours had been discovered in her brain, which led to a DX of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Diane (sis's MIL) had Chemo and managed to make it to a special family Wedding before dying peacefully. Prayers are with the family and friends. xx

SilverFox - Has moved house!!! Prayers for her and her family as they settled into their new home and neighbourhood. Prayers for FIL who has split up with his fiancée and is struggling.
Brokkenhearted - Popped by to ask for prayers for her in her job hunting. The family have no income coming in. Hope you found something!!?

Amber - Prayers for sister who has lost the sight in one eye and is having tests etc to ascertain what exactly is wrong with her.

Soooooz - Prayers for DS1 who has been dealing with some nasty bullying issues at school.

FAQ - Prayers for lovely FAQ who is currently dealing with some very serious mental health issues concerning her DH. She is also waiting to find out whether she is poss PG or not too. Wrap this family up in your love and care right now, Lord.

MaryBS - Praying for her in her new job as a p/t payroll assis at school and BIG prayers for her DH who has DVT in his leg and has been really struggling health-wise recently. She also asked for prayers for a Big Issue seller she met who was just about to give birth.

Varicosveined - Prayers for her marraige, which is in trouble and also for her 7 yr old nephew who had been rushed to hospital (update??)

slapheadsrock - Prayer for her marraige, which has experienced some violent episodes. She is giving it one last chance.

DutchOma - Prayers for her family as they mourn her cousin who passed away in Sept.

Hellium - Prayers for her Grandma who is in hospital after a horrid Hit and Run incident.

WeegieMum - Recently came back from a trip to Venezuela where she and her DH decided this particular missionary opportunity was not for them. Prayers for the family as they have been experiencing some ill health since arriving back, particularly WM who has been DX with Pleurisy. Prayers for God to show them the way forward now ....

Saliswan - Prayers that her house move would be smooth!! Lots of prayers for uplifting and comfort as she has been struggling a lot of late. xx

M44 - Was recently in hospital after experiencing a burst ovarian cyst. She is recovering now

KayHarker - Prayers that she could see the way ahead more clearly ...

YorkshireTeaDrinker - Would like prayers for a woman at her church who has been very seriously ill in hospital, following the birth of twins. The twins are fine, but she experienced multiple organ failure. She is improving now and is allowed to see her babies.

Misdee - Peter had an infection scare, but is home from hospital now and doing well

MJIM - Prayers for lots of horrid ill health in her house recently, especially little N. xx

Bronze Prayers for family and friends of one of hometown friend who was swept out to sea and remains unaccounted for.

ShelleyLou - Prayers for her and for her family as they cope with the killing of her 22 yr old brother

Aitch - Prayers for a miracle for her friend who are facing their last round of IVF treatment....

MrsJamin - She is 20 wks PG and has been coping with insomnia and a toddler who wakes at 5am. Struggling.

mufti - Is suffering from Sciatica and a pulled muscle at present. Ouch!

meltedchocoalte - Needs lots of prayers as she copes with her DH who is addicted to Herion. She has one child at home.

FlibertyGibet - Prayers for a little boy in her DS' class at school who recently lost his daddy very suddenly

Amapoleon - Prayers for a family trauma

salvolatile, been there, remember how it felt...and it feels so awful not only to lose a loved one in such a way, but to feel so alone afterwards.

I read and read the Footprints poem, to remind me that God's there whether I can feel Him or not. Shall be praying for you.

And praying for everyone else too. May today bring us peace, love and friendship aplenty.

Just an update from me....

After much praying and hoping, DH got the job he hoped for!!!!

So we will be having a very Merry Christmas without redundancy looming over us.

God Bless xxx

salvolatile- Praying for you in your grief. For peace and comfort, especially in the hectic few weeks coming up.

littletortie - Wonderful news about DHs job. We shouldn't worry, should we? "I know the plans I have for you......." and all that, but sometimes easier said than done.

Lovebeingamummy - Hi to my book buddy and welcome here! Prayers for your family at this time.

Could I ask for some prayer flying in this direction too? DH is on our church leadership team and we have a very tricky big decision for the church to make. DH and I have prayed about this for many months and feel strongly one way, although it is against what the rest of the leadership team feel. We have really felt like we are swimming against the tide and have come before God, together and separately, and repeatedly get the same response. No way do we want to cause a rift in the church (250 members), but we keep asking why we are being told one thing from God and everyone else in the leadership team (5 others, although they all have some reservations) feel the opposite. It would have been very easy for us to shut up and go with the flow, but have felt we needed to say how we feel. There is an older couple in our church - not part of the leadership team, so do not know about this looming issue, who today approached us after church and what they said really affirmed our thoughts, although it made no sense to them. They are a couple who we really respect spiritually and have been encouraged by this. Please pray as we have to really step out of our comfort zone on Thursday evening and I know we will be verbally attacked for what we need to share with the church. Please pray for God's grace in accepting the outcome, but being strong if we need to. It is all very much in God's hands! Thank you.

please pray for my nan she had a stroke on wed whilst having an xray. Only her right arm is affected but this is the Nan who is 89 and still running a shop so to her this is the worst thing ever. She is saying she doesnt want to live and my mum says she has been loosing the will for a few weeks now as she has been having trouble with her legs.

Please pray for my mum who is trying to be there for at least one meal a day so that she can help her. She and my Dad have been gutting the living room too so I think she is exausted. I'm no physical use as I am 150 miles away.

Praying for you salv, Positively and notso tortie great news!

Praying for all in need, especially Salvolatile. Losing faith is a horrible thing to happen and the only thing I can say is that you sometimes need to affirm that God is still Who He was an while ago that it comes down to praise through gritted teeth:- I will praise the Lord. God is still the same as He was last year. If you sat in the cupboard under the stairs with a blanket over your head on a rainy day and said:-"The sun lnoger exits", would that make a difference to the existence of the sun?

We just had the most wonderful day:- dd won a MN competion to go on the London Eye, with five other adults and 12 children. We didn't quite manage all the children (we had five) but the whole experience exceeded all expection.
We went round twice, with Father Christmas on board and drinks and nibbles, which are not usually allowed on the flights.
Father Christmas was very wonderful, his rendition of Rudolph the rednosed reindeer unforgettable and there were presents for all the children too.
Thank you dd for inviting us and thank you MN and London Eye for such a wonderful day

Hello all,

so sorry I have been awol for so long. I am rather overwhelmed with everything at the moment with everything surrounding DP and work and kids and just... stuff

I would really appreciate it if
you could say a little prayer for me that I feel a bit more balanced and happy.

Much love to all, I do try and catch up occaisionally

xx

Praying for you Jently

PositivelyFestive - you'll understand some of my comments more now Will add you to my prayers, there is a reason this couple came and spoke to you it was to tell you that you are on the right track and must speak out.

notsofarnow - praying for your nan to get her fighting sprit back and for her health. Also for your mum and dad its hard to look after your parents like this.

Also praying for myjob and jently.

LBAM - Yes, I do understand more now, and I am so sorry! Praying for you and your family, especially over the Christmas time.
Thanks for the encouragement about speaking up! I do know that I am going to have to, but feel a bit like Moses saying to God that he was really the wrong person for the job. There are so many more assertive, capable people in the church why on earth did God pick me who likes to sit at the back and keep quiet? I am trying to convince myself that God has not got it wrong this time!

myjob - Prayers that you all recover and can enjoy a lovely family Christmas.

Jently - Prayers for you too. For God's peace and love to surround you.

And for everyone else on here.

PositivelyFestive - So it will be good for the church and for you

Prayers that my DS wont get the bug I have please, and that the outcome of my docs apointment today will be a good one. Thanks

LBAM God didn't get it wrong with Moses and He won't have got it wrong with you. But you will only find out it you act on the Holy Spirit feeling you have within you before you can find out what exactly it is that God wants you to do.

Gosh. It has been a little while!! Apologies, but such a busy time of year .....

Juju - how is your DD doing? Praying that she fights these infections off in time for you all to have a wonderful family Christmas together Please update when you can!!

SantaSlingbacks - Soooo pleased your parents moved went OK and they are settling in and able to see more of family, especially their precious grandchild

Salvotile - I am so sorry for you in your loss. I know the utter torture of watching someone you love experiencing and pain and suffering and being able to do nothing about it. How angry it makes you feel!!!!!! Praying for peace and for God's presence to touch you. xx

littletortie - what fabulous news about your DH's job

PF - Prayers for you and your DH in your meeting tomorrow. You are so very brave. x

NSFN - How frustrating and horrid for your poor nan. Praying for her in this period of adjustment and recovery; and for you all as you help and support her. xx

DO - OOoooh, what a lovely-sounding day, soooo pleased you had such a super time

Lovely to "see" you Jen - hugs and prayers my lovely. You know where I am. xx

As I said, sooooo busy in DippyLand - Christmas prep and all that ..... All going ok. DH had tooth out under local yesterday. I went with him. He felt lousy all y'day; but better today after good lie-in this morning. Can't remember anything else, head is a whirl of stuff (mainly tinsel) .....

Love and Prayers to all. xx

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Assuming you meant me MJIM.

GP appointment went fine. Just gonna have some tests to confirm all is fine (all me lady pars are acting up )

DS doesn't seem to be catching anything but my bug is leaving as quickly as it seemed to arrive, thank the Lord, so hopefully he missed it altogether.

Glad you are all doing better MJIM, praying for continued recovery.

Glad stuff is OK ladies

Life is going at 100 MPH in DippyLand .... can't stop ........

Have been lurking here and would like to ask for prayers for my elderly grandmother who has just been diagnosed with a blockage/tumour in her intestine. She is very frail and unlikely to survive surgery or chemo/radiotherapy. Not sure what to pray for really - I guess that the end when it comes is as dignified and painless as possible.

Welcome Newlark. Praying for peace for you and your family and most of all for your dear grandmother, that she will feel surrounded by love and the peace that only the Lord Jesus can bring.

Hi newlark glad you decided to post. Prayers for your grandmother, peace and comfort, and for you and all your family aswell. x

Prayers continuing for all here.

Could do with one for ds, having discovered that his own eye condition is worsening rapidly, which means we may well be looking at radical changes in his life and activities unless they can find an answer