My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

Join our Philosophy forum to discuss religion and spirituality.

Philosophy/religion

MN Christian Prayer Request Thread NUMBER SEVEN!! Moving into Oct.......

606 replies

CaptainDippy · 01/10/2006 19:15

Well here we are - seven threads on and still going strong! May I say it is a pleasure to know you all - Here's to another seven threads!!

A summary of prayer requests from September .....

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Has been feeling v.spiritually dry, but feeling a lot better now. Prayers that her DH would come to know Christ as his Lord and Saviour!

CatJ - DD4 still fighting away in hospital, doing ok.

Bethron - Prayers for her 2 yr old DS. He has epilepsy and developmental delay. He has just started at a special needs nursery and is currently under consultant care to review his progress/treatment.

Tawny75 - Has tyroid problems and is recieving treatment. Praying it is effective.

Prayers for all children who have started school (whether it be reception / yr 1 or Junior / Secondary etc)

SleepyJess - Her mother in law died peacefully v.recently following an illness. Pray for the family as they come to terms with this sad loss.

Weirdbird - Is now over 24 weeks PG - Hurrah! Has had no more contractions, praise God. Also prayers for situation at church as she is thinking of leaving and is feeling in a bit of a dilemma.

SleepySooz - Prayers for DS1 (10) would has had a full brace fitted recently. Lots of prayers for her as she is feeling low and is not managing to get to church a lot. //[hugs]]

LongWayToGo - Prayers for DH's health concerns and for DD's change in diet (wheat free) to try and help with various health issues. Prayers for DD who has been accused of bullying, LWTG not sure what to do. Prayers for friend's DD who has recently been for an MRI scan to see if a brain condition she has is terminal or not. (How did it go LWTG??)

TexasRose - Prayers for DD who has severe excema - has been for RAST allergy testing at hospital. There have also been issues about teachers at school administering her cream each day. Atm, her DH is away in Australia for two weeks - so lots and lots of prayers needed there!! Also prayers for church situation as DH doesn't like the church they currently go to. TexasRose also had an awkward situation at work, which is getting her down.

ShowofHands - Prayers for the family of a 20 yr old work collegue of her DH who recently committed suicide.

Poppiesinaline - Prayers for the poppies family who are all v. atm. //[hugs]

MaryBS - Praise God her 1st sermon was recieved well today! Prayers for her friends who have been TTC for three years and are currently undergoing 'investigations'. Ongoing prayers for her SIL and her partner who have adopted a young boy and are thinking of 'giving him back' into foster care. Prayers that her DH would come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. Prayers for a friend Chris whose marriage has broken up and is trying to gain access to his children. Prayers for DH's work collegue's family who recently committed suicide.

Nanou1 - Praise God that her DH got a job!!

Katzg - Praise God that she has managed to find a new job! She starts on 1st Nov. Prayers for DD's rash, which is v.bad atm and is receiving treatment, she is due to have her MMR soon and Katz is worried about how she will react. Prayers for DD's nursery worker who is recovering from having a brain tumour removed (how is she doing??)

IdristheDragon - Ongoing prayers for friend's wife's dad who recently went through a successful op to remove cancer - prayers for his fast and miraculous recovery!

FoundinTranslation - Prayers for her and her family as she recently suffered a miscarriage.

DumbledoresGirl - Mum recently suffered a heart attack while out in France, is now back in the UK and is doing well (for update, please see DG's most recent post on the Sept thread!) Ongoing prayers a fantastic recovery.

Kelly1978 - Having awful problems with her children potentially being taken away from her. For fuller details see here

Nicki10 - Has recently suffered a retained miscarraige.

Xavielli - Has recently become involved in the children's work at church! Prayers as she becomes more involved in that. Prayers for her wee DS who is teething - molars coming through - ouch!!

harrisey - Prayers as she retakes one of her entrance exams for Bible College tomorrow (Mon 3rd) - Her and her DH passed the rest - Praise God!! Well Done!

MarsLady - Ongoing prayers for her friends Dave and Simon. Dave is going great guns atm , but Simon is v.gravely ill The future looks v.bleak for him and his wife is struggling. They have small children and need to know God's love in a v.close and real way right now.

PandaG - Prayers for her as she is involved with setting up a prayer group in her school! Also prayers about making a decision re: whether to go into counselling next year or not.

Podmog - Prayers for he as she is feeling tired with her PG and looking after her family.

NearlyThree Prayers for issues that her and DH are having atm and for her baby DS who has bronchiolitsis (sp??) Feeling v.low and crappy atm. //[hugs] Prayers for old school friend of DH's who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Majorsmum - Living in a violent relationship with a small DD. Needs to get out and feel safe.

HRHQueenofQuotes - Finding life v.tough atm and has just found out she is PG!!!!!!!!

Twiga - Currently TTC - Prayers for DD who is poorly sick atm.

naswm - Needs to "hand it all over to God" right now - prayers she is strong enough to do this. //[hugs]]

bobsmum - Prayers that DH would find a job.

MoreTeaAnyone - Prayers for her relationship with her boss, she is feeling v.undervalued and pants atm.

Keighton Knightley - Prayers for this little boy who has been in the news recently - he urgently needs a bone marrow donor from someone with a mix-raced background.

CaptainDippy - Dippy Family have been v.poorly Still ongoing - pray they all recover asap. Prayers for portential house move that is all going though atm. Prayers for general tiredness and coping-ness atm!! I'm sure there's loads of other stuff, but can't think atm!!

Love, //[[hugs]] and Prayers to all - Here's to a great Oct 06!!

Oh yes ..... Prayers for all those in financial difficulty atm.

OP posts:
Report
CaptainDippy · 01/10/2006 19:17

Wow!!

OP posts:
Report
MarsLady · 01/10/2006 19:32

Don't forget.... I need prayers for my exam.

My head is so full of study that I'm permanently exhausted. I need ways to stay awake (not at night.. during the day). I find myself nodding off. I am taking regular breaks but there is so much to get through.

A prayer of praise... I'm getting a lot of work (doula wise) and so want to give thanks for that. I've put all my work on hold until after the exam though.

Will print off the summary and put it on my fridge. Thanks CD. Hope you are well.

Report
CaptainDippy · 01/10/2006 19:38

Whoops - yes, sorry about that Marsy - was just soooooo much to wade through!!!

I know it is in Oct and v.soon, but could you remind me of the date?? (It is actually in my diary, which is downstairs and I'm too much of a lzy arse to go and get it!! )

Praying for energy honey. xxxx You are an amazing lady - BIG inspiration to us all!!

OP posts:
Report
MarsLady · 01/10/2006 19:39

12th October. Right now I'm trying to get hold of a copy of Richard II on video or DVD. Not having much luck. Brain hurts. I am beginning to feel rather overwhelmed with it all (though I'm sure that that will pass). Thanks CD.

Report
DumbledoresGirl · 01/10/2006 20:00

WOW! CD how long did that take to do??!!

Just a small thing, of no real consequence, but just to be exact, my mother had a stroke.

And the link to her progress report is now here!

Report
MaryBS · 01/10/2006 20:17

Marsy:

Richard II

delivery might not be in time though...

Or there's this one:

Blah DVD

Says despatch usually within 24 hours...

There are a few others. What I usually do is go to DVD Pricecheck and search

Well done to CD, who has done a sterling job, as usual!

Report
MarsLady · 01/10/2006 20:20

Thank you Mary. Will do a price check and see if I can get one on time. [exhausted]

Report
longwaytogo · 01/10/2006 20:35

ok girls not been around for ages (or feels like it anyway) broadband modem has died a death, so don't know when I'll be back, at a friends atm so please pray for a cheap wireless modem to become available.

Not doing very well atm either. Self esteem in boots, really struggling on a sunday, full of hate, anger and whatever else I can think of.

Sorry girls will try and pull myself together while i'm off line.

love and prayers to you all.

Report
MaryBS · 01/10/2006 21:23

LWTG - not sure if you'll get to read this, but I'm REALLY sorry you feel like this. You and many others have really helped me get through these past few weeks. I will of course pray for you. I know what its like to be eaten up with hate and anger, and I really feel for what you're going through {hug}.

I'm sorry you won't be online, but please know we are here for you.

Report
CaptainDippy · 02/10/2006 10:41

LWTG - Oh honey - //[[hugs] and prayers to you, my lovely - Grab all the support from people around you that you possibly can and know that we all care about you and that we are all praying for you on here. Hoping that you fine cheap wireless broadband soon so you can get back with us on a regular basis -

Hope you find the video ok Marsy.

Sorry about getting your mother's affliction wrong DG I just couldn't remember - it's strange cos I originally typed stroke and then changed it to heart attack - no idea why - head is not working to full capacity atm - will be following her progress avidly though, she is in my prayers lots. xxxx

DippyLand still not 100% - I cried when DH went back to work this morning! Both girls snotty and yukky, but DD1 seeming better than yesterday. Going to go to friends this afternoon so I don't go crazy with them in the house all day!!!!!! Friend and her children are snotty and ill too, so we can all be miseries together!! Pray DippyLand is up to full strength again soon, this feels like it has lasted FOREVER .........

Thank you!

OP posts:
Report
CaptainDippy · 02/10/2006 10:42

BTW, DG - summary took about two hours!!!!!! Worth it though!!

OP posts:
Report
Nanou1 · 02/10/2006 12:03

Morning all. thanks a million for the oct thread CD . busy in the nanou1 household at work and at home. not feeling too good and my throat is aching . apart from that had a lovely harvest festival and i feel we are now part of our church. people are nice there so thank you for all your prayers over the last few months for my life to sort itself out the way it has . slowly but surely dh is getting back to his old self and it feels great to see him like this . My reading went well and people did not seem to mind my french accent! was so glad there weren't any "th" otherwise it would have been a farce from allo allo . have been asked to be part of the social committee at church but not quite sure what that means?! do any of you know? what do they do? i just smiled politely as i thought the person was just being nice but then a few hours later another person said "we'll have to sign you on!" whilst i was doing the washing up at church??!! to those of you whose life is far more perfect at the moment, please trust in Him and in the power of prayers. i was very low and could not see the end of the tunnel and i was doubting Him so so much not so long ago. hence my joining this thread to ask for prayers... their power is amazing, it can take time to be heard but they are heard . A few people kept reminding me of that and they were so right... i can see that now Keep your faith, trust in Him and come and unload here. and yes my prayers are taking longer these days to include everybody's requests but it feels so good to help someone's life get better, esp when you know they are going to be healed . have a good week all. xx

Report
sleepysooz · 02/10/2006 12:03

cd - you are amazing, well done and thank you for setting this months thread, I'm sure am hooked!

Report
Nanou1 · 02/10/2006 12:06

CD. have you tried grated ginger in boiling water? let it infuse for 2 minutes then drink. it is very good to help keep germs at bay. must be so hard to look after children ; be pregnant, and ill.... just don't know how you do it! any news on your house?

Report
MaryBS · 02/10/2006 12:45

Our social committee meets, plans, and arranges the events for the church, such as BBQs, quiz nights, fetes, and the like. Anything that is to do with the 'social' side of the church.

I would appreciate prayers please. Not sure if its just because I'm tired after the stresses of the past week, plus what I mentioned on the chat thread. Its proving complicated trying to fit everything into my life. DH is having to do too much around the house because I am tired and I have deadlines to meet (he's doing a LOT more than I am and he has a fulltime job). So far he's not complained that much, apart from he said I take him for granted and he's glad I'm not preaching again for another couple of months, as I got so wound up this time. I have a draft essay deadline of 10 October, and a second different essay to be completed by 1 November. I work school hours, I have 2 children. I have a house that is in bits due to decorating not finished. I have a daughter whose birthday is on Saturday. If DH isn't to really start resenting what I'm doing, I feel I ought to do more round the house. Oh, and he's very tense re: work and his health - he has gout.

I love doing my training, and I get a real sense of purpose from it. Do you think its worth me trying to find someone to talk to re: all this, maybe there's a course advisor? I was warned it would mean a huge adjustment.

Getting lots of praise and well dones yesterday was lovely, but I just wish someone could have hugged me as well...

Report
texasrose · 02/10/2006 13:33

Hi, I need to let off some steam!

I've just phoned work to say hi to the other woman who works in the library with me (she was off sick all last week) and she told me she's handing in her notice today.

I feel so rattled by this!

I'm thinking, is it something I did wrong? (Quick recap - she thought she was my manager, turned out to be that we were joint managers of the library - she was v. hurt and felt humiliated, then went off sick...) And quite irrationally, I feel really angry at her for not handling it better and being able to get past the whole status thing.

I need some perspective! Please pray that God would speak to me - that I'd have peace and if I have hurt her in any way that God would show me so that I can try to make things right (altho she's told me it's not about me personally...)

Also I really can't work any more hours than I already do - it'd be bad for the kids and there's no way I'd consider doing more hours - and I'm worried they'll now ask me to go full-time / increase my hours. The job as it is now is fantastic (apart from the issues above!) and so I'd really appreciate it if you could pray that I wouldn't have to choose between fulltime or nothing (is that a selfish prayer?)

Off to go and take my frustration out on the kitchen - good bit of therapeutic cleaning coming on!

Report
Bethron · 02/10/2006 13:42

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

Nanou1 · 02/10/2006 14:24

Hi everybody. Am on my lunch break and since i am on my own i thought i'd try to keep up to speed
MaryBS... hugs hugs hugs your way. not sure i can offer any sound advice on this one. i'd say though that you are lucky your dh does so much considering his view on church etc... can we help you from here? would it help you if somehow we help you with say your research material? feel a bit helpless from where i am standing... your dh must love you very much to stand by you and from what you say being so supportive esp round the house. he feels taken for granted? does he know how you feel right now? did you tell him? yes yes yes try to get help from a course advisor. and if you have a plan for your course, next sermon etc i would be honoured and privileged to do some research for you and maybe a few others here would like to help too . how do you do get organised at home? do you have a family weekly planning in the kitchen say, easy to look at etc? how do you organise your day? do you have a cleaner? how old are your kids again? how about asking a friend to babysit for you so that you invite your dh for a meal or a drink just the two of you? when was last time you did that? consider that outing as an investment and MaryBS... have a break honey! you are putting everybody else first and it must be exhausting... hugs hugs hugs your way.
Hi texasrose. why do you feel upset? did your colleague say she was leaving because of you? or is it a mistunderstanding between her and management? will pray that the hours remain as they are even if it means you 'll need to work harder and faster whilst at the office . why should you lose your job, a lot of people look for part-time jobs esp mums... it looks to me as if it is her problem tbh; and to behave like that is not management material is it?! well maybe you will end up manager after all to train another part-timer ?! maybe this is part of HIS big plan hugs to you too.
Bethron - hello there. poor ds.... and you... hugs to you both. my dd's creche has a great routine. children are allowed to go on a little chair by the window to wave goodbye to mummy or daddy. kids love it! maybe worth a try. how long has he been there? how old is he? best get on with a bit of work

Report
Bethron · 02/10/2006 14:55

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

Bethron · 02/10/2006 14:56

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn

texasrose · 02/10/2006 15:00

Hi again,
Thank you Nanou! I think it does come down to a misunderstanding between her and management - she is also very emotionally fragile as she spent last year doing a GTP (teacher training course) which she didn't pass so her confidence was already low before she found out that she'd got the wrong idea about the library job. I'm just caught in the middle of it all and she's very popular among the staff - so I feel like the outsider who's stirred up trouble (altho I haven't said or done anything wrong - I've just been 100% honest and 100% myself)...I do care deeply about other people and get really upset if I think I've offended them!

Anyway!
Mary - ministry is tough! (as you know!) I'd agree with everything Nanou said - and think about getting a mentor / spiritual director. It's such a juggling act anyway giving time to children, your home and work, without throwing ministry into the mix! It sounds like you're managing brilliantly - treat yourself to a nice meal out with your DH as a reward!!

Hope the rest of you are all okay. Nice to meet you Bethron. Hope your wee one enjoys nursery and that the epilepsy settles down or you find effective treatment.

Report
Nanou1 · 02/10/2006 15:10

bethron - you're welcome my dd is 2.5 too! poor ds... its a new life for him to get used to. was suggesting that because we were away on hols for 2 weeks and the 1st week back at creche was awful; with dd crying every morning . lasted a few days only thankfully ... and thanks to the chair! it's the only time of the day they are allowed to stand on the chair so it is a big treat!!!

Report

Don’t want to miss threads like this?

Weekly

Sign up to our weekly round up and get all the best threads sent straight to your inbox!

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

Nanou1 · 02/10/2006 15:19

hi texas! i thought there was more to it... poor woman... it looks as if she did mean it when she told you not to take it personally then. i understand where you are coming from too and can sympathise. can't be easy... but you will be fine. will add my prayers for Him to show you his plan soon

Report
Podmog · 02/10/2006 15:38

Message withdrawn

Report
Nanou1 · 02/10/2006 15:41

this is so podmog... will do. thank you for letting us know...

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.