Prayer Requests / Testimonies

Sod'o swords · 03-06-2008 6:34pm

Thank you god for taking my Dad away during christmass.
I'm assuming you do every thing for a reason.....

Asiaprod · 04-06-2008 1:21am

Sod'o swords wrote: »

Thank you god for taking my Dad away during christmass.
I'm assuming you do every thing for a reason.....

I hesitate to reprimand you on this posting, it sounds like a terrible situation to have dealt with. If it helps, why not start your own thread about this. I would ask you in respect to the other posters in this tread to observe the reason the thread was started.
Thank you
Asia

Dman001 · 12-06-2008 5:51pm

Thanks you God and St. Joseph for helping us all through the exams.

minime1 · 20-06-2008 11:43pm

Could I please ask for prayers that God will bless me and my bf with a child as its something we really want dearly but hasn't happened yet. Also can i ask for prayers for my friends father who has recently been diagnosed with secondary cancer. Thank you!

PDN · 22-06-2008 6:38pm

minime1 wrote: »

Could I please ask for prayers that God will bless me and my bf with a child as its something we really want dearly but hasn't happened yet. Also can i ask for prayers for my friends father who has recently been diagnosed with secondary cancer. Thank you!

I will certainly pray for your friend's father and ask God to heal him of that cancer.

However, as a Christian I cannot pray for you and your boyfriend to bring an illegitimate child into the world. Christians believe that the correct setting for sexual relationships and childbirth is within marriage, so maybe you should consider getting married first and then ask us to pray for a happy event?

kelly1 · 24-06-2008 5:56pm

wjv wrote: »

I ask again for prayers for a very special intention for myself. I have had a lot of sadness and disappointment in the last years but pray to God to bring me closer to him and show me how to overcome and deal with all these blows and also to grant me my most fervant wish. Prayers and good thoughts to all who need them.

Hello wjv, I pray the Lord will give you strength to overcome these trials! Sounds like you're not angry with Him which is a good start!

God bless you, Noel.

lorweld wrote: »

Please can you remember me in your prayers. I'm going through a rough patch in my relationship and am deeply troubled by it. I ask for strength in this difficult time and that we can work through our problems. Many thanks in advance.

Hello Lorweld, I pray the Holy Spirit will guide you in all you decisions and actions. May the Lord grant your partner wisdom and peace also.

minime1 wrote: »

Could I please ask for prayers that God will bless me and my bf with a child as its something we really want dearly but hasn't happened yet. Also can i ask for prayers for my friends father who has recently been diagnosed with secondary cancer. Thank you!

Hello minime, God bless you too. As already suggested I would also suggest you consider marriage if you truly love your boyfriend. The Lord will see your sincerity to do His will and might just grant you your wish!

I will offer prayers this evening for everyone who has asked.

God bless you all and above all trust in the Lord at all times!
Noel.

RobAMerc · 14-07-2008 9:31am

Mount Carmel Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Never known to fail)

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity, Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power.
Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times).
Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times). Amen.

Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

anonymous_joe · 16-07-2008 9:13pm

Someone whose very dear to me has convinced themselves that I'm an awful person. I won't get into it, suffice to say, they're wrong, but most people they've known have treated them badly. Hard to accept that someone might be different. Anyway, I just hope people could pray for our relationship to heal itself. Would mean a lot to me.

Julie G · 07-08-2008 6:27pm

I only discovered this forum today and have been reading all the requests for prayer help. I am a strong believer in prayer and could write the proverbial book about the answers, which I have received over the years. I believe that other's prayers are very necessary because Christ said "Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in the midst of them" and He also said that anyone who asks anything of the Father in His name, it will be granted. This gives me a lot of relief from worrying about things which I can do nothing about. I would recommend it to everyone.
Julie G.

CathyMoran · 15-08-2008 7:17am

me again, I have a suspicious shading on the liver 18 months after the surgery to remove my oesophagus - going for a ct next week hopefully and should have the results soon after, could you please pray that the results will be good, you helped so much the last time ( would not be here had it not been for all of you guys).

kelly1 · 15-08-2008 11:32am

I'll pray for you Cathy. Always trust in God not matter what happens.

God bless,
Noel.

Splendour · 17-08-2008 8:52pm

Ditto to Noel's post Cathy.

Take care

Splendour · 17-08-2008 8:53pm

Ditto to Noel's post Cathy.

Take care.

PDN · 17-08-2008 9:50pm

Yes, praying for you Cathy. Please let us know how things go.

JimiTime · 18-08-2008 4:55pm

I am at a crossroads in my life at the moment. I ask that you pray to God for guidence for me. I have been truly blessed in my life, and have no right to be down. However, I find myself getting angry and frustrated at the problems I face. Sometimes this stupidity of mine impacts on my loved ones as it manifests itself as anxiety in me. Please pray to God that I may become calm in his wisdom, and secure in his Love. I am feeling spiritually weak. Appreciate it bretheren.
James.

kelly1 · 18-08-2008 10:11pm

JimiTime wrote: »

I am at a crossroads in my life at the moment. I ask that you pray to God for guidence for me. I have been truly blessed in my life, and have no right to be down. However, I find myself getting angry and frustrated at the problems I face. Sometimes this stupidity of mine impacts on my loved ones as it manifests itself as anxiety in me. Please pray to God that I may become calm in his wisdom, and secure in his Love. I am feeling spiritually weak. Appreciate it bretheren.
James.

I'll certainly pray for you Jimi. Peace be with you. God bless you brother.

Fanny Cradock · 21-08-2008 1:58am

I remember posting here a while back - a year and a half ago to be precise. At that stage, I was about to start a new job and I was worried. Thankfully my prayers and those praying on behalf of me were answered. I got on just fine! But now I've come full circle and quit. I guess that it was something of a premature mid-life crisis, a knee jerk reaction to turning 30!

Anyway, my future is now uncertain. Or more uncertain than a 9-5, Mon to Friday. If people can spare a moment to pray that God will guide me in this next chapter of my life, one that I feel is very important, I would much appreciate it.

Thanks!

minime1 · 21-08-2008 2:10am

I will certainly pray for all those who have requested it. I've previously posted a prayer request for my friend's father who has cancer. Many thanks to anyone who has prayed, however he has being recently told that the treatment isn't working and he has a short time left. I ask that ye pray that his last days will be painless and he finds the strength to accept God's will. I also ask for prayer for my friend and her family in this very difficult time for them. Thanks very much.

CathyMoran · 22-08-2008 6:11pm

Just got some brilliant news, the PET scan was negative! He is doing a biopsy to be sure but we are really happy. Thanks for all of your prayers, they really made a difference!

CathyMoran · 22-08-2008 6:49pm

was onto my sil who is a surgeon< she said that until they do the biopsy they can not be sure it is not cancer> please keep me in your prayers> thanks

Splendour · 23-08-2008 2:02am

Of course we will Cathy. Take care and let us know...

CathyMoran · 25-08-2008 10:15am

Will be going for my liver biopsy next Monday> Could you please pray that the test will go well and that the results will be good>

CathyMoran · 25-08-2008 4:50pm

could you please pray for my beloved husband shane who had a biopsy on his arm today< thanks>

CathyMoran · 25-08-2008 7:57pm

Well, my biopsy has been delayed until after we come back from holidays, so will not be until the 18th at the earliest. Could you please pray that the results will be good.

Splendour · 05-09-2008 10:11pm

Will be praying for you and your husband Cathy. Let us know the outcome.

Pleae use Proverbs 3,7-8 as a prayer for this time...

Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.

This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.

CathyMoran · 04-10-2008 10:11am

Sorry am only replying here now - we got the all clear for cancer yesterday (well Shane got his news the day before)...cant stop smiling

Thanks for all of your prayers.

CathyMoran · 08-10-2008 8:13pm

Sorry for asking for further prayers> i have an appointment with a liver specialist next Tuesday< can you please pray that it is nothing major! Am still scared at the idea of having liver disease!

PDN · 09-10-2008 2:01am

CathyMoran wrote: »

Sorry for asking for further prayers> i have an appointment with a liver specialist next Tuesday< can you please pray that it is nothing major! Am still scared at the idea of having liver disease!

Hi Cathy,
Our church is having a 72-hour prayer meeting over the next 3 days. I'm about to go in for the 3am-7am shift, so we'll be praying for you.

Splendour · 09-10-2008 11:08pm

CathyMoran wrote: »

Sorry am only replying here now - we got the all clear for cancer yesterday (well Shane got his news the day before)...cant stop smiling Thanks for all of your prayers.

That's fantastic news Cathy-praise God! Will keep you in prayer for next tuesday.

I too would like to ask for prayer for myself with regards to an ongoing custody case. My ex husband applied to the court for custody of my two sons over a year and a half ago. My youngest son however didn't want to stay with my husband and is living with me. My older son has been living with his Dad since he applied for the custody-hence my sons live in separate houses. This wouldn't be too bad if their Dad lived close to us but he moved to be with his girlfriend and it's a 3 hour round trip away.

I've been into court on eight different occasions about this and it's still not resolved. Added to this my older son has asked me to drop the case as he lwants to stay with his Dad. I understand that he is well settled there at this stage and also his Dad is far better off financially than I am so this is a huge pull to a 14 year old! Also,my ex absolutely detests me and never speaks to me so it's a very difficult situation. My son dropped a bombshell tonight; he was due to come to me this weekend but said he doesn't want to as I won't drop the case.

I'm so heartbroken and really need prayer for guidance as I don't know what to do. I love my boys so much and really hate the thoughts of them not growing up together. I also hate only seeing my son every two weeks-also when he gets a bit older I fear he won't want to spend time with me at all.

Sorry for long post, but thank you for reading...

RobAMerc · 16-10-2008 11:46am

this may or may not be the place for this - if not sorry...

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity, Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power.
Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say three times).
Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (say three times). Amen.

Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

Fanny Cradock · 16-10-2008 5:27pm

Splendour wrote: »

That's fantastic news Cathy-praise God! Will keep you in prayer for next tuesday.

I too would like to ask for prayer for myself with regards to an ongoing custody case. My ex husband applied to the court for custody of my two sons over a year and a half ago. My youngest son however didn't want to stay with my husband and is living with me. My older son has been living with his Dad since he applied for the custody-hence my sons live in separate houses. This wouldn't be too bad if their Dad lived close to us but he moved to be with his girlfriend and it's a 3 hour round trip away.

I've been into court on eight different occasions about this and it's still not resolved. Added to this my older son has asked me to drop the case as he lwants to stay with his Dad. I understand that he is well settled there at this stage and also his Dad is far better off financially than I am so this is a huge pull to a 14 year old! Also,my ex absolutely detests me and never speaks to me so it's a very difficult situation. My son dropped a bombshell tonight; he was due to come to me this weekend but said he doesn't want to as I won't drop the case.

I'm so heartbroken and really need prayer for guidance as I don't know what to do. I love my boys so much and really hate the thoughts of them not growing up together. I also hate only seeing my son every two weeks-also when he gets a bit older I fear he won't want to spend time with me at all.

Sorry for long post, but thank you for reading...

I'm sorry to hear about this, splendour. I don't really know what to say, but I'll keep you in my prayers.

lorweld · 16-10-2008 5:49pm

Fanny Cradock wrote: »

I'm sorry to hear about this, splendour. I don't really know what to say, but I'll keep you in my prayers.

^^
ditto. Please God everything will work out for the best.

And congrats Cathy. May you continue to have good health!

MeditationMom · 16-10-2008 9:17pm

Splendor - as a mother our greatest agony is being separated from our children and this unbearable pain you can only give over to God. It is hard, and I feel for you and will pray for your situation to improve.

With your older son requesting it - I do think - with God's help you can let go of this battle. As you say - "you fear"...he won't want to see you at all in the future. In my experience, whenever I acted out of fear instead of love - things went wrong or were difficult. If you love your son and stop worrying - and if you drop the battle as he is asking you to - he will be free to love and visit you. Remember, keeping to do the same, going back to court again and again, and all this fighting expecting things to change, is not going to work. If you try the opposite - letting go - you will have him with you. So take on this much harder fight, within yourself.

The other thing I will pray for is that in the middle of this difficult time, you discover all the things you can be grateful for. The fact that you do still have your younger son with you, and the fact that your ex can actually provide a home for your older son he enjoys. A boy at that age benefits from having a good relationship with his father and is ready to separate from his mother anyway, even if he lived with you. But maybe he would attach himself to older boys you would find troublesome. So many single Moms are stuck with dead beat loser dads and have no good role models for their sons. Your difficult situation has a lot of hidden positives in it.

Your children are healthy, I assume. You are?! In other words - try the old trick of counting your blessings. It works wonders because it replaces fear with gratitude and love. It might take a while to really get into the habit. Be generous and trust and give freedom and respect to your children, and they will love you forever. It will also be much better for your younger son if you switch to peace and gratitude, rather than keep up this fighting.

Bless you. I will pray for healing and harmony to come to your situation.

anonymous_joe · 21-10-2008 2:00am

My aunt's starting chemo soon, and I'm praying that she'll be alright.

There's also someone with whom I had a falling out, over silly misunderstandings that ended up causing some pretty hurtful arguments. I hope that that can work itself out...

Splendour · 22-10-2008 11:40pm

MeditationMom wrote: »

Splendor - as a mother our greatest agony is being separated from our children and this unbearable pain you can only give over to God. It is hard, and I feel for you and will pray for your situation to improve.

With your older son requesting it - I do think - with God's help you can let go of this battle. As you say - "you fear"...he won't want to see you at all in the future. In my experience, whenever I acted out of fear instead of love - things went wrong or were difficult. If you love your son and stop worrying - and if you drop the battle as he is asking you to - he will be free to love and visit you. Remember, keeping to do the same, going back to court again and again, and all this fighting expecting things to change, is not going to work. If you try the opposite - letting go - you will have him with you. So take on this much harder fight, within yourself.

The other thing I will pray for is that in the middle of this difficult time, you discover all the things you can be grateful for. The fact that you do still have your younger son with you, and the fact that your ex can actually provide a home for your older son he enjoys. A boy at that age benefits from having a good relationship with his father and is ready to separate from his mother anyway, even if he lived with you. But maybe he would attach himself to older boys you would find troublesome. So many single Moms are stuck with dead beat loser dads and have no good role models for their sons. Your difficult situation has a lot of hidden positives in it.

Your children are healthy, I assume. You are?! In other words - try the old trick of counting your blessings. It works wonders because it replaces fear with gratitude and love. It might take a while to really get into the habit. Be generous and trust and give freedom and respect to your children, and they will love you forever. It will also be much better for your younger son if you switch to peace and gratitude, rather than keep up this fighting.

Bless you. I will pray for healing and harmony to come to your situation.

Thank you so much MM, I really appreciate your prayers thoughts and advice.

Unfortunately my ex is not a great role model for the children as he is constantly telling them lies about me. I know he will do his utmost to take my other son away also- he has said this. When we separated, he promised to make life hell for me and he is true to his word, not just with the kids, but lots of other stuff as well...
He hasn't spoken to our daughter for a couple of years as she defended me when he was speaking badly of me.She is now 24 and on anti depressants trying to deal with the fact that her Dad doesn't want to know about her.

I do as you say and count my blessings every day. I am blest with tons of good friends and supportive family. My childrens health is good but I haven't had good health for a few years-chronic/adrenal fatigue and thyroid problems.

I thank God for the love I have around me and for the strength he gives me every day to cope, but yet the pain of not having my son is so so difficult to bear.

This is how God must feel when so many of us turn away from him...

Thanks again to you, Fanny, lorweld and others for much needed prayers.

God bless

Karen

MeditationMom · 23-10-2008 7:01am

Unfortunately my ex is not a great role model for the children as he is constantly telling them lies about me. I know he will do his utmost to take my other son away also- he has said this. When we separated, he promised to make life hell for me and he is true to his word, not just with the kids, but lots of other stuff as well...
He hasn't spoken to our daughter for a couple of years as she defended me when he was speaking badly of me.She is now 24 and on anti depressants trying to deal with the fact that her Dad doesn't want to know about her.

I do as you say and count my blessings every day. I am blest with tons of good friends and supportive family. My childrens health is good but I haven't had good health for a few years-chronic/adrenal fatigue and thyroid problems.

I thank God for the love I have around me and for the strength he gives me every day to cope, but yet the pain of not having my son is so so difficult to bear.

This is how God must feel when so many of us turn away from him...

I am so sorry to hear that, Karen. That is indeed very, very difficult to bear. Do you ever pray for your ex? Seems like he needs it the most. A friend of mine just went through a very difficult divorce and I was so amazed how every night she prayed with her five-year-old son for the father in spite of the little guy reminding her how mean the father was. She kept telling him that people like that need it the most. As difficult as that might be - it might help you, too.

May all this pain be lifted from all of you soon -

sorella · 24-10-2008 8:44pm

For the shining faith of all here who know and love the Lord Jesus Christ.

For all the seemingly small things we have, that so many do not; the roof over our heads,the food we eat that is plentiful; for pure water...for safe walls around us, a warm bed to rest in at day's ending. For clothes to wear....
Sun and moon and stars; all the sweetnesses of the world Jesus created for us.

Above all for the love of the Lord Jesus; for His utter lovingkindness and gentleness with us, as He smiles on us. For that love that asks nothing save that we love and trust Him and obey His commandments for the sheer love of Him and our desire to serve Him.

Blessings this night. Sister.

MeditationMom · 24-10-2008 9:56pm

...for the infinite peace within and without out of which all arises and to which all returns in one joyful, eternal dance. Small joys like a breath of fresh air or the warmth of the sun on our face, available to all, are daily miracles not to be missed. Thank you, Jesus and all other teachers of kindness and compassion sent to us over the centuries, for reminding us of the joy of love and peacefulness.

MeditationMom · 24-10-2008 10:19pm

by Sod'o swords - Thank you god for taking my Dad away during christmass. I'm assuming you do every thing for a reason.....

This is the deepest prayer there is.

When we start thanking God for our deep sorrows rather than just for all our desires being fulfilled, we are starting to get closer to the truth of understanding.

Your sadness about losing your father, especially at Christmas, has a secret in it for you specifically, which some day will have you weeping tears of joy at your fate and the wisdom of the Universe/God. Until then - keep assuming - which means, keep trusting. Trust in a higher wisdom is not only the only way to live here where there is so much suffering among humans, but it is also very scientific which is revealed over time.

What do you think Mary thought, watching her son - supposedly even God's son - being crucified? Maybe the same thoughts/doubts/ assumptions/trust you are having now - so you are in good company.

Alice1 · 26-10-2008 11:58pm

Please pray for a friend of mine who is accused of something of which he is innocent - I was a witness so I know he is innocent.

Please pray for his accuser and those who must make a judgement on the case.

I will include you all in my prayers.

God bless you.

Splendour · 28-10-2008 11:11am

MeditationMom wrote: »

I am so sorry to hear that, Karen. That is indeed very, very difficult to bear. Do you ever pray for your ex? Seems like he needs it the most. A friend of mine just went through a very difficult divorce and I was so amazed how every night she prayed with her five-year-old son for the father in spite of the little guy reminding her how mean the father was. She kept telling him that people like that need it the most. As difficult as that might be - it might help you, too.

May all this pain be lifted from all of you soon -

I won't sabatoge this thread anymore, but just wanna say thanks again to you MM. I pray for my ex every day and in front of my son also (we pray in the car on the way to school). I ask God to reveal himself to my ex and to soften his heart for the sake of our children.

God bless,

Karen

robindch · 28-10-2008 1:21pm

Splendour wrote: »

I pray for my ex every day and in front of my son also (we pray in the car on the way to school). I ask God to reveal himself to my ex and to soften his heart for the sake of our children.

You say this in front of your son?

PDN · 28-10-2008 1:37pm

Moderator's Note:
This is a thread for Christians to post prayer requests. Let's keep it that way. All others please go to page 1 and read the OP if that is difficult to understand.

Splendour · 28-10-2008 5:38pm

Sorry PDN...

MeditationMom · 29-10-2008 7:20am

My fault for starting a longer conversation. My apologies.

As to my own request - please pray for my mother-in-law who is dying a very difficult death from breast cancer and only has a few more days. She needs to find some serenity and peace for her final days.

Thank You

Splendour · 29-10-2008 2:25pm

Will pray that your mother in law will indeed have serenity and peace in her final days on this earth, and that she will be taken up into the bosom of our Lord...

Take care of yourself MM.

wjv · 22-11-2008 1:24am

Thank you Lord for all the wonderful graces and blessings you have given me in my life.

Recently my most heartfelt wish has come through and I am so delighted and fulfilled; so eternally grateful to you Lord for hearing my prayers and giving me this wonderful chance.

Just believe and pray, spend time and listen to that inner voice speaking and the rest follows. I love you Lord, please take care of me all the days of my life xx

CathyMoran · 22-11-2008 1:55pm

I feel guilty asking for this but it is a nice request so here goes: my husband and I want to try for a baby. Please pray that we will have a healthy pregnancy.

kelly1 · 22-11-2008 10:37pm

CathyMoran wrote: »

I feel guilty asking for this but it is a nice request so here goes: my husband and I want to try for a baby. Please pray that we will have a healthy pregnancy.

Nothing to feel guilty about Cathy. I'm sure you pray for us too!

I'll pray for you before bed-time.

God bless,
Noel.

Splendour · 02-12-2008 1:36am

CathyMoran wrote: »

I feel guilty asking for this but it is a nice request so here goes: my husband and I want to try for a baby. Please pray that we will have a healthy pregnancy.

Cathy, I know only too well that need for a baby and a healthy pregnancy. I have been praying for you and your husband that God will grant you a healthy pregnancy and baby...

xx

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