The Mercy Seat- A place of prayer[open]

[Abiel]

Not a place to talk about the whys and whereforesof the Mercy Seat. Rather a place of prayer, where we can support and love each other as we seek the Lord on various matters.

[Abiel]

Perhaps this could be a sticky?

[Bradford]

Perhaps this could be a sticky?
Works for me.

Done.

(I'd like to have only 3 (4 at the most) stickies- one of which is the Rules, By the way)

[Victrixa]

That is a wonderful idea, Abiel! :thumbsup:

[Andy Broadley]

Absolutely. A great suggestion.

[Abiel]

OK> I'll go first.

Dear Lord, this is totally awesome! Thank so much for this opportunity you have given all of us who love the Army to fellowship together. Thank you Lord for Erwin and all his work, and for our Moderator Bradford. May we never need him in anger. Lord, help us to make this a place that honours you and your mighty and most precious Son, our saviour Jesus Christ, the author and perfector of everything.
And Lord as I get ready to retire, I pray you would be with each one of my friends through the night, even those for whom it is the day, for that's the gift you have given us, the ability to learn and communicate with people all round the world. May the internet be yours Lord Jesus, and may it be powerfully used for your glory, and may all evil be removed from it.

Amen

[Warren Peace]

(I'd like to have only 3 (4 at the most) stickies- one of which is the Rules, By the way)

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a sticky in the context of CF?

Thanks :)

[Andy Broadley]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a sticky in the context of CF?

Thanks :)

I wanted to ask that as well, but felt a bit foolish.

[elm0]

Pardon my ignorance, but what's a sticky in the context of CF?

Thanks :)

If I understand correctly a sticky is a thread/topic that is 'stuck' permanently at the top of the page, so as not to get lost amongst the other threads. Only done for threads deemed to be important.

And while I'm here:

Lord I thank you for your wonderful unending love for us all. I pray for those of our church who are currently on mission anywhere in the world, be it on the streets of their hometown, or in the farthest parts of the planet. I pray particularly for my friends currently in India that you will bless them and guide their every step. Help them all to show your unending love to everyone they meet, give them the rest they need and the strength they require to do your will.

I also ask Father God, that you bless all those involved in maintaining this awesome ministry and fellowship tool, the Christian Forums. Thank you Lord for leading them to create a 'place' where we may share thoughts and prayers with one another.

In Jesus' mighty name,
Amen.

[Abiel]

Father God, I've been thinking about the tremendous need in the world right now because of the tsunami, and I just wanted to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of care that is happening throughout the world at this time, and I pray that people's hearts will be changed by their experience of giving.

[Andy Broadley]

Dear Lord, I know you are working in my life. Help me to listen to what you are saying to me and to act upon it. You know every need of my heart, and I place them all before you. Amen

[Abiel]

Lord I want to thank you for the elderly chap who came into today with a big bag of pennies. Bless him Lord. Please bring him closer to you. Make him curious about you Lord Ipray, that he too may find a place in heavne. Amen.

[Abiel]

Please make me well Lord, and help me make sense of this meeting I'm doing. Amen

[elm0]

I would just ask that you all be praying for my wife over the next week. She has been given work as a nanny looking after 2 girls while their parents are in sessions at a conference. She only found out upon arrival that she was working at a conference for the church of scientology.

[Abiel]

Dear Lord surround and protect your servant in the week ahead, May she be a fab witness to your life and love for the short time she is doing this work. May Angels guard her comings and goings. Amen

[Abiel]

A night night blessing

Jesus so dear to us
Jesus be near to us
Jesus give ear to us
Each as we pray.
Jesus whate'er betide
Jesus , be friend and guide
Jesus, be by our side
Now and for aye.

[Abiel]

Lord, thank you that we are getting a clear vision at WOodbridge as to the nature of our mission in that place. Thank you for the meeting last night, it's positive, let's go for it atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the elderly. Please open hearts and minds to the approaches that are now going to be made. Bless our work, for your own sake. Make it a soul saving mission, I pray. Amen

[Gumdrop71]

Can you folks please pray for me? I am so entirely miserable in my state of mind currently. :sigh: :help:

[elm0]

Dear Father we come before you in prayer for our sister Gumdrop. Lord, you know how she is feeling at the moment, and we ask that you help her at this time. Please lift this state of mind, or show her a way through whatever situation is causing it.
We pray this in the wonderful name of our loving Saviour, Christ Jesus.
:amen:

[Abiel]

:groupray: Lord, we stand unite before your throne of grace with Gumdrop. Lord, bless her we pray,with such peace of mind and heart that her sufferings melt away in the light of your love. Give her guidance Lord and strength to follow your leading. Restore to her the joy of her salvation, that she may be lifted out of her current frame of mind. Jesus be near to her we pray.:amen:

[Warren Peace]

I pray for my friend Pauline whose mother passed away this morning.

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

[Gumdrop71]

:hug: Thank-you, for the prayers folks!

Pauline will be in my prayers.

[elm0]

Lord, I pray that you surround Warren's friend Pauline with Love, with friends and family who can support her at this time. I also pray for all the people affected by this death, that they will feel your presence and be comforted.

[Abiel]

We have a standing day tomorrow at a local superstore. Please pray for warmth! It has been so cold this week! The money we raise is going in our annual appeal kitty, because their aren't many of us willing and able at the time. Hoping to ease the pressure a bit.

[elm0]

Standing Day?

[Abiel]

Collecting money with tins. In the UK we are not allowed to draw attention to ourselves with bells or such like. We just stand, I'm back from my stint now, and the good folk at tesco have been friendly and generous. Thank you Lord.

[Abiel]

Please pray for Eileen. She is elderly and has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, which accounts for so much in her behaviour in the last twelve months or so. Please pray that she really feels God close by, and that HE holds her gently by the hand and leads her safely to heaven.

[kiora]

Dear Lord,
you know everything that is in my heart this night. All the worries abotu many different things which are going to happen over the next week. I pray that you will surround Neil and I will your love and give us direction and wisdom and be with our friends and family as well.
I also pray that you will help me to focus on my university exams Lord, you know how much I am anxious about this coming week.
I give it all over to you
you are the amazing God who I serve !!!
AMEN

[Abiel]

:amen: .

[Pilgrim and stranger]

...

[Abiel]

Lord, you know all about today. I give it to you Lord. Please sort it all out. Amen

[Abiel]

Please be with the surgeon today as he/she operates on my dad's hand. Please give him the skill to restore the hand to better movement. Thank you Lord for the fact that we have free hospitals.

Also Lord, please assist the doctors trying to find out what in wrong with my uncle. Keep Christine calm Lord, so Uncle Lego can recover in peace.

Amen

[Abiel]

Lord please be with you-know-who and that-other-one. Lord, influence them. Sort it all out please.

[Abiel]

Lord, comfort Eileen. Her diagnosis is extremely poor- her time could be short Lord. Come close to her I pray. Assure her of your love. Save her Lord. Amen

[kiora]

Praying for you and your family Abiel

[Abiel]

Thank you- that means a lot.

[elm0]

Lord, help me :cry:

[elm0]

OK, now that I've settled down a bit, I'll explain my last post.I'm meant to be on anti-depressants, and I've forgotten to take them for about 3 days now. My memory is shocking lately.

I've been having real trouble communicating, my mouth isn't co-operating with my brain or something. And trying to type is difficult too, I don't think I've typed more than 4 words at a time without a spelling mistake or typing the completely wrong word. My wife has had to put up with it without knowing why I'm upset, firstly because I didn't know what was going on, and then because I couldn't get the words out. On top of this, almost everything she has said to me the last 2 days has upset me somehow, and I can't even remember what she's said to me.

So yeah, all prayers appreciated.

[Victrixa]

elm0,

Praying for you my brother. :prayer: I know how hard depression can be. :hug:

[Abiel]

Lord, please extend travelling mercies to Trish and I as we drive to Eastbourne this morning. Make our way safe. Lord, please inspire us with new vision for our childrens work, and please Lord, could I meet Dougie Dug Dug?

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Praying for you and Mrs A, Elm0 - B has been as well...

You know we're both here for you guys, if you ever need someone to chat! :)

Sasch

[elm0]

Thanx Sascha, we know that :)

I really needed to just stay home and recover, and wait for the medication to do it's thing. Feeling much better now, thanx everyone for the prayers.

[Abiel]

DC coming to day- Captain to broach subject of me joining William Booth College for distance officer training...confused...worried...they ask me what I want...I just want what God wants.

[elm0]

Going looking at rental properties tomorrow, have one in particular which Bek has already fallen in love with and we haven't even seen it properly (drove past tonight). Just praying that God will show us where we're to live, so we don't waste time applying for the wrong places first.

[Abiel]

God be with you till we meet again.
When life's perils thick confound you,
Put his arm unfailing round you.
God be with you till we meet again.

[someone_else]

yeah thanks everyone.

hopefully looking at houses today.

praying also for our friend kym who flys to america today

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

ooo... awesome for her! :D And been praying about you guys too...

Would just like some prayer about my ultrasound results. I wasn't going to say anything, but I'm a tad nervous today, and could really do with some prayers...

1) My uterus is retroverted. I've known about this for about 2 months, but not much information. Had a chat to my doctor, and found out makes conception rather difficult.

2) Not only is my uterus retroverted, it's built 'like a rollercoaster'. Ultrasound tech thought this could have been due to intestinal positioning, but after moving the probe around a bit, realised that my uterus is built like this, and isn't just positioning or 'squeezing' due to other physiological organs. Could make conceiving a lot trickier, due to egg not being able to get to proper places, etc.

3) There was a shadow under my uterus. Now this COULD be because of my uterus being retroverted, and therefore bouncing shading back, but it could also be a rather large fibroid, which also means conception difficulties.

All of this, however explains my difficulties with my reproductive cycle, endless bleeds, pain, etc.

Would like prayer to ease my mind, and that the results I get on Tuesday from my bloodtests, colposcopy and a more senior examination of my u/s results would get to the bottom of things. If it ends up being a fibroid, I may have to go on hormonal therapy when I want to start TTC (trying to conceive), as well as have an operation upstairs at work.

Wee bit stressed about it at the moment - thankfully B is being very supportive, and hasn't acted too 'shocked' at the implications these results could mean.

Thanks for prayer,

Sasch

[elm0]

Hey Sash, we're praying for you guys. You know where we are if either of you need to talk.

[Abiel]

You are in very capable hands, Sascha, both medically and spiritually. Have confidence. Praying for healing.

[Warren Peace]

Sascha,

You are in my prayers.:hug::groupray:

When we found out that conception would cause many complications for my wife, we decided to hold off until after training college. Once we become officers, we'll adopt one or two... or 18 kids :help:

There's a lot of kids out there that need love :amen:

I pet your cute little new kitty :thumbsup:

Blessings...

[someone_else]

hey Sascha you know where i am..............if you ever want to just chat

[Abiel]

Only you Lord know all that is occuring. Friends in the world wide Army, please pray. I cant give you much to go on, except it's not me! Please pray as you feel led. 2 friends are in serious personal pain (self-inflicted). Perhaps the Lord will speak to you on this matter. Please let me know (here or PM).

[elm0]

Lord God, I ask for your guidance, your wisdom for Abiel. Help her to help her friends, to know what to say and when to keep quiet. Show these people your love through Abiel's actions, words and presence.

[elm0]

Hey all, Bek and I have an application in for a house we want to rent. My brother is moving to Bris, so he'll be living with us as well.

The house is nice and big, so space for all of us. Plus its well located, near train & bus which my bro will need as he doesn't have a license. Our church is about a 5 minute drive away, which is great considering at least one of us is there 3 or 4 days each week (and twice on Sundays). And a couple who attend our bible study group who don't have transport are almost right across the road.

Any prayers would be appreciated.
Thanx.

[Abiel]

Lord , you know what is right for elmo. Please clear his way in this matter, this home seems to fulfil lots of practical and spiritual requirements. Please smooth the path Lord. Amen

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Wow elm0 and S_E! Will definitely be praying for you about this!

:)

Sasch

[kiora]

praying for you :)

[elm0]

I've just printed off some applications for traineeships, now I don't know why I'm bothering with them. I seem to be constantly arguing with myself about what I'm doing lately. I don't want to be sitting around the house doing nothing any more, but if I go back to work will I be OK, or will my depression cause problems? I just don't know at the moment......

Lord, am I wasting my time? Am I doing the right thing? Please let me know.

[Abiel]

Lord, :prayer: please give elm0 a clear vision of his way forward with you and in the world of work.

[elm0]

We didn't get the rental house we applied for. So tomorrow we start all over...

[Abiel]

LOrd, please be with them as they continue to hunt for a home. Lord, please show them clearly the way to go. Home hunting can be such a tiring process. Give them strength Lord.Amen

[Warren Peace]

Lord thank you for answering my prayer and leading a good Christian family to come and buy my home. :thumbsup:

You are such a wonderful and awesome God! :bow:

Lord please answer all the other prayers above too. :groupray:

http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/xmo.gif
Sh'ma Yisrael Adonai Elohaynu Adonai Echad.
Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.

http://www.jewfaq.org/prayer/brvk_xm.gif
Barukh Shem k'vod malkhuto l'olam va-ed
Blessed be the Name of His glorious kingdom for ever and ever.

:amen:


Nothing like a good ole' Messianic Salvationist prayer once in a while...

[elm0]

Thanx for all the prayers guys,

Long story short:

On the 9th, we looked at 2 houses, put in an application on the 10th for one of them, got a phone call on the 11th (yesterday) to say that the owner had chosen one of the other applications. BUT, the real estate agent then went on to say "we have another property available that we can show you today, if you like it, it's yours" We looked, we liked, we got money from the bank, we signed lease, got keys and started moving stuff.

God is truly good.

For those that want to know more, big old 3 bedroom house from which we can kinda see the city (we could probably watch fireworks from our roof). Recently repainted inside, brand new curtains in lounge and main bedroom. Two car lockup shed. Oh yeah, and we have a fireplace. And two 'pottery' ducks!

Oh did I mention we also get one week rent free http://www.life.fm/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

God is REALLY good!

[Abiel]

Praise God!

[Victrixa]

Dear Lord, I would pray that you would help me as I am starting this new job on Monday and don't know what to expect. I pray that you give me the courage and the strength to face the workplace, the employees, the employer. I pray you help me to do my job well and that all goes well. In Jesus' Name I pray. :prayer:

[Abiel]

Dear Lord, fill Victrix with your peace at this stressful time. We know that all things work together for those who love you. Bless Vic in her new venture. May she be a bright and shiny star for you in the place that you have put her. May she be blessing to those around her. May they grow in love and respect for her, that she might be a powerful witness for you in her new workplace. In Jesus name, I thank you for this opportunity. :amen:

[Abiel]

Thank you Lord that I have woken up this morning not depressed. Spring is on it's way! I have a lightness in my spirit that has been missing for so long. Please Lord, may it continue. Please Lord, keep me in balance. Amen

[Abiel]

It's been quiet around here today Lord. Please bless my Army family all over the world as they are busy engaging in real life. Protect them from trials and adversity. May your angels guard and guide each one, and may your Holy Spirit speak clearly to them in the week ahead; for the sake of your dear SOn, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

[Warren Peace]

Lord, thank you for giving Kimberly (my wife) and me an opportunity to spread Your precious love today by doing both services at our corps. We hope that our messages about Your love touched the hearts of those who don't know You, and we hope that we did justice to Your name in everything that we did on the platform. It was so exciting to receive the blessings from our congregation after both services, and we truly hope that even one non-Christian accepts You into their heart.

In Jesus' name, Your one and only begotten Son who died on the cross to save a worthless sinner like me, amen and amen.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Lord,

I just want to raise Paul's family up to you today - as well as the Starkey's, the Clift's - everyone who was a mate of Paul.

Lord, you know his death was unjust and a completely random act on an innocent person. You know the feelings all of us who knew Paul are feeling at the moment.

Please comfort us Lord. Bring us your peace, and your knowledge that you are in control of all of this.

Please comfort his parents, Lord, bring them peace. Gather their friends and community around them in support, and let them know we are all, near and far, praying for them.

Sasch

* Paul Markham, 1981-2005. Class of 1999, Christian Outreach College. Was killed in a random violent attack outside a Brisbane City Hotel last Sunday. All for a pair of fake designer shoes.*

Lord, comfort our hearts.

[Abiel]

Words fail me Lord.:cry:

[kiora]

please pray for us :( My fiance got laid off from work on friday night and it has really hit him hard, I think it is destroying his self confidence, well I don't think I know. I believe that this has happens for a reason and that God is trying to show him that this is not where he is meant to be. It has just come at a really bad time for us we were just getting sorted out with saving and everything for our wedding and we were due to have holiday off work this coming week just to be together and enjoy each others presence and relax after taking the step of getting engaged. Oh Lord words are failing me right now but please Lord support us and comfort us and show me how I can stop him hurting :( AMEN

[Abiel]

Bless you

[Abiel]

I am taking my 18 week pregnent friend to hospital- she has cysts which are causing trouble- may need surgery. Please pray for their safety

[Victrixa]

Oh God... please have mercy on Abiel's pregnant friend! And on the baby! :prayer:

And oh my God... please show me Your will, show us, hubby and I, your Will and the Truth... :bow:

[kiora]

Dear Lord,

I pray that you will be with us this week and that you will just strengthan me and help me not to be impatient, help me to find another job that will suit me better.
Amen

[Abiel]

Lord, please strengthen Laura and give her an extra measure of your peace at this stressful time. Guide her clearly to the work which is right for her. Amen

[elm0]

Had to go see a psychiatrist yesterday who is assessing me for my work compensation claim, same person they sent me to see about a year ago. I found out from him that his last report had recommended a gradual return to work, plus seeing a psychologist, none of which was acted on, I told him I hadn't even been offered those options. He said that if I had seen a psychologist straight away I would probably be fine, but that I've gotten worse since he saw me a year ago.

He reckons I should be off work for at least 3 more months now, and then maybe gradual return over another 3 months. Now we just have to wait and see what work comp say?

[kiora]

Lord, make calvary real to me.
AMEN

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Lord,

I pray for B. You know what he's going through, better than he could ever explain to me.

Help me to see him as you see him. Help me to understand this blackness he feels. Help me to do what I need to do, to be the woman he needs me to be right now. Help me to stop feeling rejected, just because he can't verbalise what's going on in a way I'm able to understand it.

Lord, I don't understand this mood, this depression that seems to be eating at him. I don't know what's started it, and I don't know how to make it go away, but God - keep my heart. Keep his. Let us go to you, before we turn to each other and react with human minds and emotions.

Love Sasch.

[Abiel]

There has been nothing but trouble ever since I was made Envoy. Please make it stop Lord.

[Warren Peace]

Father, please be with Robert whose son Adam just took his life at 24. Adam didn't come to know You Lord, but I pray that Robert opens his heart up to Your precious love.

In Jesus' name... Amen

[nagwalk]

It is with a heavy heart that I approach you, my fellow Salvationists and adherents.Yesterday my Captain David Moultain was diagnosed with lukemia.
An injury to his foot was taking too long to heal so some tests were taken.
Captain has been busy renovating our new church.
Please pray with me and our Corps for his complete healing. Please pray also for his wife Captain Rosa..Thank you.

[Abiel]

Lord, please come in power into Captain David's life. Heal him of this illness I pray. Strengthen both him and his wife for the treatment ahead. Lord in your mersy, hear our prayer. Amen

[elm0]

God showed/told me a few things during church last night. Bek and I have some decisions to make and your prayers that we'll listen to God, and that He'll explain some of it a bit clearer, would be hugely appreciated.

[Evangelina]

Will do E.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

We sure will, E and S_E...

Sasch

[Warren Peace]

It is with a heavy heart that I approach you, my fellow Salvationists and adherents.Yesterday my Captain David Moultain was diagnosed with lukemia.
An injury to his foot was taking too long to heal so some tests were taken.
Captain has been busy renovating our new church.
Please pray with me and our Corps for his complete healing. Please pray also for his wife Captain Rosa..Thank you.David,

We lost our cousin a couple of months ago who was at the time an active Major and Corps Officer in Windsor Ontario. The Canada & Bermuda territory have been hit with some heavy losses lately.

On the good side, Captains Mike & Carolyn Simpson, who were commissioned last June, gave birth to their first child in January. The Simpsons (ok, not THE Simpsons) were stationed at our corps for a while in 2003.

Heavenly Father, please be with David, Captain Moultain and the corps family as they struggle through this difficult time. In Jesus I pray... Amen.

[welshzippy]

I would like to ask for your prayers at the moment. I have a very close friend who is 17 and has been a member of The Salvation Army for all his life. He has been a Junior Soldier and last year, he became a senior solider. All his family go to the Army, but yesterday he told me that he didnt want to go anymore as he didnt feel 'wanted' at the Army and that this wasnt the place for him. Please can you pray that God will help him and guide him to what is right because he is a very good Christian.

Also, is there any advice you can give me to help him?!
Many thanks

[Abiel]

Bless you and him. Praying hard for you both

[someone_else]

hey guys

for anyone who is on when i post this. please pray for me as im realy angry and upset at some things that are being said on a thread here at christian fourms and yeah. pray that i wont let those things get to me and that i can sleep coz its like midnight and icant sleep coz of this stuff and i have to work all day tomorow

[Abiel]

I'm sorry you are feeling angry SE. Sometimes we are right to be angry, but try not to let it stop you sleeping. And remember to report anything that breaks the rules. Praying right now.

[someone_else]

thanks. i know there is people in that thread at the moment and im tempted to look at their response to my last comments. but......im going to bed and NOT getting up untill my alarm goes off

[Abiel]

goodnight then, and may you have sweet dreams, and may God send angels to guard your bed as you sleep. Lord Jesus, in your mercy hear our prayer.

[elm0]

*goes to 'guard' s_e's bed*

[elm0]

Hey all, we're slightly stressed at the moment, mainly due to finances. We have a debt we need to pay off, have what we believe is enough to pay it, but waiting to hear from Centrelink (govt dept) so we know how much the debt is.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Sure thing Elm0... :hug:

Hope they sort it out PROPERLY this time... :sigh:

[kiora]

please pray for Neil and I, only the Lord knows the burden in our hearts right now.
AMEN

[Andy Broadley]

please pray for Neil and I, only the Lord knows the burden in our hearts right now.
AMEN

:groupray:

[someone_else]

please pray that there is no mechanical damage to my car as i had a tad bit off a accident on the way home tonight

[Warren Peace]

Father, you are the Great Healer and the doer of all things. Please be the Great Mechanic and ensure that S_E's car keeps her safe.

:amen:

[elm0]

S_E's dad and brother came over last night and made a lot of noise, but the car is working.... for now. We will probably be buying another car soon (cheap one off family friend), and overhauling our current car. Just praying that this one keeps going for as long as needed.

[someone_else]

operation............... my car is feeling better has a sore nose but she will be ok

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Remind me to send you some x-large kleenex for her! :)

Sasch

[Warren Peace]

operation............... my car is feeling better has a sore nose but she will be okI never once saw a nose on a car... is that an Aussie feature? ;)

[elm0]

You can buy big red noses for your car over here Warren

[someone_else]

hey everyone

most of my friends know that i have a love and passion for the people and mostly the kids of zimbabwe. at the moment they are facing major food shortages, as well as fuel and safe drinking water. there is also power problems and problems with running water (hence the safe water problem.) Elm0 and i made many good friends while there and it breaks my heart to think of them.please pray that things get better and pray for the children. their school days are being cut short as there is no water.

if you would like to read teh news articals put "zimbabwe" in the goggle serch

[Warren Peace]

S_E: I will add your prayer to my list of prayers too...

[Andy Broadley]

Please can I ask for your prayers at this time for my father in law, Dave, who has been involved in a head on car smash this evening with a drunk driver. I'm at work, and details are a bit scarce at present, so i have no idea at all to the extent of his injuries.

Please pray for him and his family, and I'll update this as and when I know more.

Andy

[Andy Broadley]

Just had a call from home to say that dave is shaken up but basically OK.

Car is a write off though...

[elm0]

Glad to hear he's OK Andy. Cars can be replaced, people can't.

We found out today that my FIL knew someone who was killed in a plane crash in North Queensland recently. She went on a trip to China with him not too long ago. Apparently its affected him a fair bit, so some prayers would be appreciated.

[Andy Broadley]

You got it bro

[elm0]

I've been a bit unwell recently, had bad headaches, very little sleep. I had this was due to my PTSD, but I have just realised what may really be causing this.

As you all know, I've just had my birthday. Well, 13 years ago, just after my birthday, my father passed away. For years after, around this time of year, I had this problem, but over the last few years it has affected me less and less, so I 'forgot' about it.

Please pray for me, I feel like I'm falling apart right now.

[Andy Broadley]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:prayer: :pray: :prayer: :pray: :prayer: :pray:

[someone_else]

*hugz her elm0* your sleep right now so i wont go and really hugz you. i thought that might have been the case hun but i was not going to mention it incase it was not and i made it worse. :pray: :kiss:

[elm0]

i thought that might have been the case hun but i was not going to mention it incase it was not and i made it worse.

Thanx. I just can't believe it took me so long to figure out :sigh: :doh:

[someone_else]

hey guys. some prayer would be wonderfull

let me explain.....i work about 13 hours a week at an OSHC programe. i am also on gov beinfits and have to do 15 hours a week volenter work in order to keep getting it so i do that at my church... so thats 30 hours a week. i also work casual as a nanny. the thing is i realy want to get off gov benifits so i have been looking for another job and have an interview on tuesday morning with a company that is supermarkets. but im really worried that i will get worn out taking another job but i know i need to.

so... please pray that i get a job and that it fits in with the job i have now as i love my current job. and also for my health that i dont get worn out. and that i can still do my childrens ministry at church. i know its a lot to be doing and if i have to give stuff up i will.

[Warren Peace]

Please pray for the people at my corps who attend faithfully but have not given their lives to Jesus yet.

[Evangelina]

Lord,
Let your presence and love be known to those who are suffering and in pain. Let them know your comfort and feel your peace in their grief. Abba, hold them in your hands, don't let them go. Show them that you are the one reliable thing in their lives, that you'll never go away, you'll never be in a bad mood, you'll never turn them away. In your arms we find comfort and understanding. Thank you for your bottomless love. Amen.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Please pray for my family,

Grandma died tonight, and she was a Christian and was in a better place.

I'm particularly thinking about my Aunt, who lived with her up until she went to hospital, and may not be coping all that well (behind a mask), and my mum, who is not doing too well with it...

Thank you all,

Sasch

[elm0]

*Hugs Sascha*

[Warren Peace]

Please pray for my family,

Grandma died tonight, and she was a Christian and was in a better place.

I'm particularly thinking about my Aunt, who lived with her up until she went to hospital, and may not be coping all that well (behind a mask), and my mum, who is not doing too well with it...

Thank you all,

Sasch

Sascha,

My condolences to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.

:groupray:

Jordan

[Evangelina]

Sasch - *huggggggggggggggggggggggggg* :( Praying.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Thanks guys - so much...

She was a wonderful Christian woman - she had her flaws like everyone else, but especially towards the end of her life she helped make our family connect again, and I am so thankful for that.

I'm not feeling too well at the moment (wasn't yesterday either), so I've taken the rest of the week off to recover a bit, as well as attend the funeral on Friday.

Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated - thank you from my heart...

Sasch

[elm0]

Let us know if you need anything Sascha, even if its just to talk.

[Warren Peace]

I work at the head office for one of Canada's largest banks. My main duty is to manage the day-to-day operational relationship between the bank and the armoured car companies that deliver cash to our branches and bank machines.

I learned this morning that, while driving home on the highway at 3:00 this morning from finishing a delivery run, a car carrying two crew members was hit head on and they died instantly. One was 31, the other was in his mid 40's. Both were loving husbands and fathers.

I could barely bring myself to speak to one of the guys at their head office today when I had to call regarding an issue with one of our branches. I don't take death well, especially accidental death like this. I couldn't help but to wish God's blessing on them before ending the conversation.

Please pray for the men's families and their colleagues, and for that matter, please pray for me as I am not taking this news very well.

Thank you... Jordan

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Praying Warren... :prayer:

[Andy Broadley]

Praying Brother

[Warren Peace]

Thank you all for your prayers... it's a real comfort to know that people who are in many parts of the world are praying for people they don't even know.

God bless you all...

[Dippy]

God,
I am scared right now. Please forgive me for my lack of trust in you. My logical way of thinking often gets in the way of my fully trusting you, and for that I am sorry. Please show me what it means to forgive, and help me understand the concept. Then help me forgive those who have hurt me. I know it is the only way to achieve full healing from your almighty power. I'm trying, I really am. I have come this far God, and I am determined not to quit. Thank you for always being there for me, even in the middle of the night when the nightmares wake me up and I am unable to remember them. I love you, and hope to someday be whole again. It is because of you that I live.

Until Later,
Amen

:prayer: :prayer:

[Stefania777]

Lord I pray for all who have posted in this thread. Whatever the needs are I know that you will provide for us always. I thank you Lord, I thank you so much. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen.:prayer:

Peace,
-Stefania

[Stefania777]

I've been a bit unwell recently, had bad headaches, very little sleep. I had this was due to my PTSD, but I have just realised what may really be causing this.

As you all know, I've just had my birthday. Well, 13 years ago, just after my birthday, my father passed away. For years after, around this time of year, I had this problem, but over the last few years it has affected me less and less, so I 'forgot' about it.

Please pray for me, I feel like I'm falling apart right now.
I'll pray for you elmo:hug:
Lord I ask that you fill elmo's heart with peace and comforting thoughts of you. Be with him always Lord. I ask that your will be done in his life. Thank you Lord, In Jesus's name I pray, Amen.:prayer:
Peace,
-Stefania

[Abiel]

Your prayers are so very welcome Stefania777. Thank you so much.

[Stefania777]

Your prayers are so very welcome Stefania777. Thank you so much.
It is a gift to be praying for anyone in need. Thank you Abiel for starting this thread.:hug:

[Stefania777]

God,
I am scared right now. Please forgive me for my lack of trust in you. My logical way of thinking often gets in the way of my fully trusting you, and for that I am sorry. Please show me what it means to forgive, and help me understand the concept. Then help me forgive those who have hurt me. I know it is the only way to achieve full healing from your almighty power. I'm trying, I really am. I have come this far God, and I am determined not to quit. Thank you for always being there for me, even in the middle of the night when the nightmares wake me up and I am unable to remember them. I love you, and hope to someday be whole again. It is because of you that I live.

Until Later,
Amen

:prayer: :prayer:
Amen.
I'm sure we all feel this way at times, but God is so faithful to forgive us. I thank him so much.:prayer:

[Warren Peace]

Referring to my prayer request from a few days ago: http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=15953931&postcount=126

I was at my corps this morning and a couple retired officers were in to do the services for this morning and evening. They happen to live in Guelph, which is not far from where the accident happened, so I asked if they knew anything. Wouldn't you know it, one of the men grew up Salvation Army.

http://www.therecord.com/news/obituaries/obituaries902_1107506.html

So now I have two reasons to go to the funeral: as a representative for his company's biggest client, and as he will be having a Salvation Army funeral and burial. There are two problems: it's very far from my office, and if I go that will leave only one person, our most junior team mate, to hold the fort. Our other team mate is on vacation returning next Wednesday.

I'm going to pray until I can't pray anymore...

[Stefania777]

Referring to my prayer request from a few days ago: http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=15953931&postcount=126

I was at my corps this morning and a couple retired officers were in to do the services for this morning and evening. They happen to live in Guelph, which is not far from where the accident happened, so I asked if they knew anything. Wouldn't you know it, one of the men grew up Salvation Army.

http://www.therecord.com/news/obituaries/obituaries902_1107506.html

So now I have two reasons to go to the funeral: as a representative for his company's biggest client, and as he will be having a Salvation Army funeral and burial. There are two problems: it's very far from my office, and if I go that will leave only one person, our most junior team mate, to hold the fort. Our other team mate is on vacation returning next Wednesday.

I'm going to pray until I can't pray anymore...
Oh Wow! Such sad news, but the fact that one of them was a christian makes this event not that terrifying anymore.
I'll be praying for you to get the chance to go to the funeral as well.:prayer:
Peace,
-Stefania

[Warren Peace]

Oh Wow! Such sad news, but the fact that one of them was a christian makes this event not that terrifying anymore.
I'll be praying for you to get the chance to go to the funeral as well.:prayer:
Peace,
-StefaniaThanks Stefania,

I have been cleared to go by my manager, as well as by the director of the person who I am covering for, and I even got my team-mate's blessing because I didn't like the idea of leaving her alone for the afternoon. God is reeeeeealy drawing me to this funeral, and I even have a lift from the office to the funeral, and then home.

God is leading the way for me. I have not felt His presence so close to me for a bit of time.

Thank you all for your prayers...

[Stefania777]

Thanks Stefania,

I have been cleared to go by my manager, as well as by the director of the person who I am covering for, and I even got my team-mate's blessing because I didn't like the idea of leaving her alone for the afternoon. God is reeeeeealy drawing me to this funeral, and I even have a lift from the office to the funeral, and then home.

God is leading the way for me. I have not felt His presence so close to me for a bit of time.

Thank you all for your prayers...
:clap: Glad to hear that.

[Abiel]

Okay chaps- bit embarrasing really, but I went to the doctor this AM and he wants me to have an operation on my bottom for ahem those unmentionable things that we dont like to mention! I really dont want to have an operation on my nether regions. So a shrinking miracle is called for!

[Andy Broadley]

Piling on loads of prayer for you

[Abiel]

...^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ...

[Stefania777]

I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please
remember
that I do not need your help.
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle,
do
not
attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to
do) box. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying
about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present
in
your life now.
If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people
in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.
Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of
work
for years.
Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person
who
has
never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.
Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in
dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her
children.
Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance;
Think of
the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.
Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer
patient
in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.
Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all
about,
asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live
long
enough to get the opportunity.
Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness,
ignorance,
smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could
be
one
of them!
Should you decide to send this to a friend, thank you; you may have
touched their life in ways you will never know.

[elm0]

Hey all, looks like someone_else and myself will be packing up and moving house yet again. We've just been informed by the real estate that our rent will be increasing to more than we're willing to pay.

Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.

[Evangelina]

Elmo - what a pain! Hugs to you and SE.

Praying you'll find the house God wants you in.

[Stefania777]

Hey all, looks like someone_else and myself will be packing up and moving house yet again. We've just been informed by the real estate that our rent will be increasing to more than we're willing to pay.

Your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Lord place your blessing on elmo and someone_else. You've chosen to move them to another home, and you have better plans for them. Lord may they be happy to fallow you to the new home you have in mind for them and may it be a better place for them. In Jesus's name I pray, Amen.:)

[Abiel]

Lord I just want to bring before you all members of CF, especially those who hang out in the Cyber Corps Lord. Their needs are varied, and known to you. Draw close to them I pray, whether they are experiencing joy or pain. May they find you in all their experiences. Lord, I pray that we all may grow in love and knowledge of you, our true redeemer. Amen

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Awww, elm0... grrr... how frustrating! Especially since this isn't the first time...

Pray you find something soon...

Sasch

[elm0]

Looked at our first possibility today, and were rather disappointed with it. Our lease runs out in just over 2 weeks, so we want to find somewhere soon.

[kiora]

praying for you :)

[someone_else]

looking at another place today sounds good and in good location. the real estate said we can go on a periodial lease when this one runs out but i would rather not have too

[elm0]

Well, we applied for a place on Tuesday, and just got contacted this morning (Friday) to be told we didn't get it. :sigh:

I've just looked online at a bunch of places and am about to phone estate agents to find out if we can see some of them tomorrow. So our Saturday will be spent looking at places, and hopefully we will apply for and get one of them. :prayer:

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Praying about your new application, elm0! :)

Sasch

[Tamara77777]

praying about a job opportunity, not sure direction God wants me to go in, but I wanted to post this and appreciate your prayers.

[elm0]

Psalm 37:34

Don't be impatient for the Lord to act!
Travel steadily along his path.
He will honor you, giving you the land.


We're trying to not be impatient. We have an application in for a place that we looked at on Saturday, should hear back today (Monday) or tomorrow.

[elm0]

We heard back late Tuesday, and we didn't get it, S_E took today (Wednesday) off work and we went looking again. We'll be faxing in an application tomorrow morning for a 3 bedroom townhouse just across the road from our church.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

:hug: to Elm0 and S_E...

Hope you find something VERY soon - this is aggravating me! :pray:

Sasch

[kiora]

Lord, I just want to pray rigth now for Neil as he begins his recovery from the operation on his leg and I want to pray that you will surround him with all your power, and be with us all in this hard time

AMEN

[elm0]

We have a home to move into. http://www.salvosconnect.org.au/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif And, as I said to someone today, God has everything planned down to the microsecond.

We had planned on booking a truck for Saturday, but none were available, so we settled for Sunday. The estate agent has told us she can't give us the keys until late Saturday, so now we know why we could only get a truck on Sunday. Thanks God.

I walked up to the shops after finding out that we were approved to get a bank cheque for the bond. I managed to get there in time, I walked out of the bank branch as they were closing the doors. Thank you Lord for making it cold so I walked faster to keep warm.

And a HUGE thank you to all of you who supported us in prayer. http://www.salvosconnect.org.au/forums/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif You're all legends.

[J21]

God is so awesome! Yesterday I posted that my husband had finished his Soldiership class a while ago, but had not enrolled yet because he had some things he wanted to work through. I prayed for the first time about it last night whilst he was at work...he didn't know that I did. [I have still been on a high since he became a Christian a year ago!].
Just after he got into the shower mid morning, I was on the phone to out Captain re something totally unrelated, when he asked if my husband was around. I said he was under the shower. Then he asked if I would ask R if he had thought abut when he wanted to become enrolled, as another was going to be this Sunday!
Long and the short of it is I asked him and he said "yes"!
He had been speaking with God on the matter and then I did last night, and whacko!
Now we are busy going around to get his pants, shirt, tie etc etc...
Thank you Jesus for answering prayer!

[the_baby]

Please pray for the growth of my church please.

[Evangelina]

Lord, we ask that you help the_baby's church come together and seek your will for them, both individually and as a church. Open their hearts, give them a deep thirst for you, and a deep hunger for your words living in them. Humble them, fill them with your love and peace, and help them to be ambassadors for you. Lord, break their hearts, because you are the God of the broken-hearted. Shine your light into the deepest recesses of their souls, bring them healing, and enable them to heal others in your name. May your will be done in their world, just as it is in heaven. Amen!

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Please pray for our finances, and my car.

Today we were told it needs a new gearbox, so are being loaned money from both of our families. It isn't the greatest timing (not that it ever would be) - what with the engagement party next week - and it's really thrown the spanner into a few plans both myself and Brad had.

Thanks...

Sasch

[J21]

Lord, we know that you are the one in control of everything and that this is just a 'spanner in the works' as Sascha has said. I thank you Lord that there are family who are willing to help Sacha and Brad by lending them the money to get the car fixed.Lord, I pray that the car repairs wil not be too costly and that once fixed, there will be no more problems coming from it.I also pray Lord that in your plan, there will be a way made for Sacha and Brad to repay their families financially through careful budgeting after the party or extra work shifts etc, or that it will be able to be worked out in some other way...Lord, we leave it in your capable hands, for you are the One who has the whole plan for them within your hands.
Bless both Sacha and Brad in their engagement and I pray that all goes well from here on.
Amen

[RedKnight]

Lord show me you heart not you face but your heart.

[elm0]

Lord Jesus, I just want to bring the people of Guatemala and Mexico before you right now. I've just been watching the TV news of the terrible floods and mudslides that have killed hundreds, maybe thousands, of people in these two countries, and left probably millions homeless. Lord, I pray that you will be with the people in these places. I pray that those who have been seperated from their loved ones will be reunited, so they don't have to worry, and so they don't have to endure this alone. I pray that you guide those in leadership as they decide what to do.

I also pray for those in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan who have suffered a huge earthquake recently. Be with them Lord, be their comfort and their strength, even if they don't know you yet.

Lord, I pray that somehow through these horrible circumstances many people will come to you, and that those who already know you will learn to trust in you more than they already do.

AMEN.

[someone_else]

hey guys just droping in a prayer request. there is a lil conflict with myself and another staff memeber at work at the moment please pray that it can be resolved and we can return to our normal healthy working relationship

ta

[Victrixa]

This forum is waaaay tooo quiet!!! Where are all the Salvationists? :scratch: Ahhhh okay, y'all are on the combat field waging war against sin and evil, I see.... God bless you all. I miss you though, wish you came by a little bit more often... :hug:

[Victrixa]

Dear Lord,

I pray that you lay your hand on all the Salvationists of the world, be their Guide and protect them as they serve You. Lead them into Your Will. Thank you for them. I pray that their witness for You brings many to the Lord. May every person who meets them be touched by the love of Christ shining through them. Protect them from all evil, send Your angels around them at all times. Bless the officers and consecrated lay people who are in Your particular and pastoral service. Guide them in their ministry that they might help the people they meet the way You want them to. I pray for soldiers who also serve You wherever they are and in whatever You call them to. May the Salvation Army be a lighthouse for the world, in words and action all under the banner of Your mighty and most wonderful Holy Name! :prayer: In Jesus Name I pray. Amen. :crosseo:

[Abiel]

Please pray for my dad. He has had an anurysm on his brain. There isn't much hope of recovery.

[Andy Broadley]

Please pray for my dad. He has had an anurysm on his brain. There isn't much hope of recovery.

Got it.:prayer: :prayer:

[elm0]

Please pray for my dad. He has had an anurysm on his brain. There isn't much hope of recovery.

Praying for your dad and all family and friends. :prayer:

[Abiel]

Dad died last night. Lord have mercy

[Andy Broadley]

Dad died last night. Lord have mercy

O Tracy. Iam so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers:hug: :prayer:




http://www.christianforums.com/t2296965-thread-of-condolance.html#post19815598

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

:hug: Lots of prayers for you and your family... :hug:

[Evangelina]

:( I'm sorry to hear that, Abiel... *hugggggggggggggg* Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. :prayer:

[Andy Broadley]

Dear Lord.


Please be with our dear sister ZooMom (Sandy) at this time. She is in hospital and we have had no news for some time time now.

Please be with her, and bring her back safely to us and her family.

[elm0]

Hi guys, my doc has told me this morning that I have pneumonia, and he thinks it's so serious that he's told me if it gets worse to go to hospital. :(

[Andy Broadley]

Hi guys, my doc has told me this morning that I have pneumonia, and he thinks it's so serious that he's told me if it gets worse to go to hospital. :(

keeping you in my prayers buddy.:prayer:

[elm0]

Hey guys, just thought I'd pop in and update some stuff going on in our lives, and all of it is answered prayers!!

My pneumonia has gone, though I still have a terrible cough, and very low energy levels. So, some prayer for a full recovery would be great.

As some of you know, I've been off work for a long time, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after an attempted robbery. My doctor and psychiatrist have both said that I am ready to begin a graduated return to work. :clap:
It will be a slow process, I have to see a career counsellor or whatever they call them these days to assess what work I can do with the skills I have, as the psychiatrist has ruled out returning to my previous occupation. A prayer point arising from this is that God will open all the right doors for me to see where He wants me. I'm also going to be doing a little research myself, finding out about school chaplaincy, and the possibility of me doing that.

Our car, which was damaged in an accident about a month ago now, has been 'written off' by the insurance company of the man who caused the accident. Rebekah and I have both been praying about it, and both had the feeling that if the money from the insurer was in our account by the weekend, then we would find a car on Saturday. We received the money into our bank late Friday night, looked at cars on Saturday with Rebekah's father and one of her brothers, and will pick a car up on Monday. :D


So, for all this and more. Praise God!

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

I'm so glad it's all working out for you two :hug: Been standing in prayer a lot for you guys :hug:

Have to have you over for dinner sometime soon - will chat to you at church... :)

Sasch

[elm0]

We can talk over fairy floss. ^_^

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

YUM!!! ^_^

(which reminds me - I should go clean up)...

[elm0]

Guys, I've had a pretty stressful day today, could you please be praying for me. When I went out to check the mail, I was confronted by a very angry man that I've never seen before, and as a result had 2 visits from the police after neighbours called them. I seriously thought the guy was trying to pick a fight he was yelling so much abuse at me. He got in his car and left before the police showed up, so they've taken details from me about it all, and are going to follow it up. I just start getting over everything and then this happens, and I start to feel like I can't leave my own house again!

[Evangelina]

*hugggggggggggggggggggggg*

Praying for you, mate.

[Kathy818]

This is interesting -- my first post on the Christian Forums. I grew up in the Army.

[Andy Broadley]

This is interesting -- my first post on the Christian Forums. I grew up in the Army.


Welcome to CF and to Cyber Corps.

There are several people who post here who are former Salvationists. But actually, they are not. Once a salvationist, always a salvationist.

God may have taken us to pastures new in order to serve Him, but the Army stays in your blood. And Halelujah that it does.

I hope and pray that you will continue to vist and share with us here.

There is also an Army thread in the Deeper Fellowship section.

Also, if you ever find that there is nobody around in Cyber corps, please pop over to OBOB (One Bread, One Body - the catholic section) and pop into Reilly's pub in there.

I'm usually around there someplace. They are a cool bunch and all are welcomed as long as we treat their faith with respect.

The Caterbury Alehouse in the Anglican section is worth a visit, as is the Covered dish dinner in the Methodist section. (tell 'em I sent you);)

There is a really good reference section in the stickies of Cyber corps, which has a pretty exhaustive amount of material about the Army. If it's not in there, post your question and In The Flame will find you the answer. (She's gonna fail one day, but hasn't yet. To be honest I've given up trying to beat her. She seems to know everything):D

So, I'll look forwards to seeing you around the threads.

Feel free to PM me if you need any advice or just wanna talk.

God Bless

Andy

[~Lady Trekki~]

Please pray friends...:cry: http://www.christianforums.com/t2463971-pray-for-donnie.html

Thank you.

[Andy Broadley]

Praying for him :prayer:

And to use an Anglican term...

Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.:prayer:

[elm0]

The following prayer request was placed on the Salvation Army (Australia Eastern Territory) forum on Friday morning.

Hi

In 2 weeks, our Amplify South Africa team departs for 6 months in South Africa. About 4 months ago, we spoke to someone in the South African Embassy to ask what we need to do about Visas, and they just said that we don't need Visas for this team.

Today we rang just to double check, and we have now been told that they do need Visas!!!! HELP!!!

The Visas normally take 10 days to process! And, Rach is currently away in Coffs Harbour and her Passport is in Sydney! She is away for another week!

So, can you please pray that we can get all the forms, passports, details and get them to Canberra as soon as possible so their visas's are processed before they leave!!!

And please pray for the lovely person who told us we didn't need Visas in the first place!!! (Apparently they no longer work at the Embassy!)

Thanks

[elm0]

A friend from church is currently on a mission trip in Fiji, and has sent an email asking for prayer for her team. Currently 6 of the team are sick, and nobody is getting enough rest due to the noise at night around where they are staying. Please be praying for the team's health, and that all are able to get the rest they need to keep going.

[elm0]

A bus has crashed just outside Cairo in Egypt, killing 6 Australians and injuring 24 others. The bus was carrying members of Australian State Police Forces and their family members.

Please be praying for all involved, and their families back home, who are still waiting for news about their loved ones.

[Abiel]

Lord I want to offer up a prayer for travelling mercies for those off to London tonight fro the high council welcome.

[elm0]

I thought this would be worth putting in the prayer section, since that's what it relates to.

As a drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small community of farmers was in a quandary as to what to do. Rain was important to keep their crops healthy and sustain the townspeople's way of life.

As the problem became more acute, a local pastor called a prayer meeting to ask for rain.

Many people arrived. The pastor greeted most of them as they filed in. As he walked to the front of the church to officially begin the meeting he noticed most people were chatting across the aisles and socializing with friends. When he reached the front his thoughts were on quieting the attendees and starting the meeting.

His eyes scanned the crowd as he asked for quiet. He noticed an eleven year-old girl sitting quietly in the front row. Her face was beaming with excitement. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright red umbrella. The little girl's beauty and innocence made the pastor smile as he realized how much faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation had brought an umbrella.

All came to pray for rain, but the little girl had come expecting God to answer.

-- Author Unknown

[catlover]

Folks can you pray about a situation? Please pray I get rid of these feelings of inadequacy!!! I am second guessing myself. I have been visiting a shut in and want to give the gentleman good care for instance make sure he's taking his medication properly, but I want to do it in a nice friendly way.

[Abiel]

Folks can you pray about a situation? Please pray I get rid of these feelings of inadequacy!!! I am second guessing myself. I have been visiting a shut in and want to give the gentleman good care for instance make sure he's taking his medication properly, but I want to do it in a nice friendly way.

:hug: :prayer: :amen:

[catlover]

:hug: :prayer: :amen:

Thank-you, for your prayers. I asked Ronald about his medications yesterday and he said he was glad I asked. He had dumped them all in a pill sorter and did not know what was what. I went to the drug store, got it sorted, then I brought him to the Dr.'s office and the nurse, bless her heart, sat him down and explained what he was supposed to do with one med.

So, God certainly answered our prayers Abiel.

Praise His name!!

[Victrixa]

Please pray for me.

I'm suffering from a burn-out, am extremely tired and my emotions are very fragile.

I feel my life is going nowhere at the moment.

I want to find out God's will for my life. Surely there's a 'place' for me in this world... :cry:

Thanks. :prayer:

[elm0]

There's a place for everyone in this world Victrixa, and a place for everyone in God's plan. Praying with you. :prayer:

Jeremiah 29:11-13 "I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. When you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me."

[Evangelina]

Vic - *hugggggggggggggggggggggggggggg*

I agree with elmo.

God might be telling you to take a timeout - to rest in him, learn, recharge.

[Abiel]

Vicki- God loves you.

[Victrixa]

Thanks all for your words of encouragement and prayers. I was prescribed two months to rest at least by an excellent doctor over here. I can't believe how tired I am. :( I really need to find out God's will for my life, professionally and vocationally speaking (and in other areas as well).

Many thanks. :hug:

[Evangelina]

How about just finding out his will for today, eh? God likes to play his cards close to his chest sometimes... and sometimes he'll make us wait years to see where all the little detours he's led us on were leading. Know what I mean? *huggggggggggggggg*

[catlover]

Please pray for me.

I'm suffering from a burn-out, am extremely tired and my emotions are very fragile.

I feel my life is going nowhere at the moment.

I want to find out God's will for my life. Surely there's a 'place' for me in this world... :cry:

Thanks. :prayer:


Your place is already set for you, by God. He will lead you to it!

[catlover]

How about just finding out his will for today, eh? God likes to play his cards close to his chest sometimes... and sometimes he'll make us wait years to see where all the little detours he's led us on were leading. Know what I mean? *huggggggggggggggg*


Yes! What you posted is too true.

[J21]

Could I ask you guys to pray for a couple of things...
Healing for our Corps Captain. He is in hospital after having been ill for over a week and a half with something that took the Drs a while to diagnose properly. Prayers are needed for his healing [ not sure at the time of writing if he is going to need an operation to correct the problem - I would hazard a guess, 'yes' but will keep you posted] and for his wife to be able to carry on God's work within the Corps [ with others helping] and for the whole family to be upheld by the Lord our God.
....also please for my son's Grandmother , Elvie -my ex mother in law with whom I still have a wonderful relationship. She is in hospital recovering from a masssive stroke late last week and apart from prayers for her healing, for her family to be upheld throughout this time of distress in seeing their mum, nanna, sister etc debilitated in this way.
It is distressing/frustrating not just for Elvie, who always said she would not want to end up being debilitated to this point,where in all likelihood she will need long term care - if she survives, but also for the family knowing how she has always felt about it.
The good thing is that there has been something good that has come from all of this,
1.a re-concilliation between parents and their son and daughter in law,and
2.that even being a confessed 'fence sitter', my sister in law, who is asking God "why?", after Elvie having had a dbl mastectomy, hysterectomy, heart bypass and diabetes over a 6 month period, as well as a hard life all round, is not blaming Him or discounting the possibility [ for us the certainty] of His being there . :amen:
...Also please for my husband and I to be able to minister to their needs. Especially for God to give us the right words to say for Him in this situation.
That was a lot...but hope you got it all! Thanks. :)

[J21]

Victrixa:I was prescribed two months to rest at least by an excellent doctor over here. I can't believe how tired I am. :( I really need to find out God's will for my life, professionally and vocationally speaking (and in other areas as well).

The Lord knows exactly what He wants to do with your life and everything that you need. He's given you an excellent Doctor and He wil give you everything else you need in His time.
Sit back and rest in Him...that's His will for your life at the moment...the rest will come.
May His peace and calmness be with youn not just at this time but always. :)

[J21]

Update on my prayer requests....Our Captain had his hernia operated on today and it went well, so healing and recovery prayers are needed.
I have just got back from the hospital seeing Elvie and she has been distressed to the point where she pulled her nasal gastro tube out and oes not want it back in. The doctors have spoken to the family and it has been decided that all medical intervention will be ceased and nutrition etc as well. Elvie seems far less distraught tonight. I'll leave you guys with it. Thanks.

[elm0]

:prayer: Praying with you J21. Keep us updated please.

[casper20]

Lord i want to pray for all the christians all over the world that are persecuted and in need of your strength to help them throught there daily lives. I pray that you will send your love and strength to them and that they will be strong to face these challenges. In the name of jesus.Amen

[J21]

:prayer: Praying with you J21. Keep us updated please.
Elvie passed away peacefully yesterday morning [Thursday 16th]. The funeral will be next week, depending on the time it will take for her youngest son, who we only just tracked down the day before she passed away,to arrive from outback Qld. Thank you all for the prayers...God bless you all.

[catlover]

Lord Jesus we thank-you, and praise You for your loving presence in our lives. Bless you, Lord Jesus. Jesus we ask that you strengthen and uphold Elvie's family. Please Lord Jesus guide these souls through the process of grieving. In Jesus' name, Amen.

[catlover]

Can you folks, pray for my friend Ronald? He's 79 and lost his nephew who was only 52. Ronald was in a bad way today with grief.

[J21]

Can you folks, pray for my friend Ronald? He's 79 and lost his nephew who was only 52. Ronald was in a bad way today with grief.
:prayer: My prayers are with your friend Ronald, as well as with you Catlover... that the Lord may grant you the wisdom and knowledge of how best to help Ronald at this time of need.


:clap: A point of praise that I will share with you all while I am here [ and neglected to mention before] is that our Captain is recovering well from his recent surgery but is missing his favourite solid foods. :prayer: for patience are needed.

[elm0]

hey guys, I"m currently recovering from a migraine that exploded in my head about 6 hours ago. luckily it seems to be subsides quick today, although I'm still a bit *blurgh* because of it. could u please be praying that it clears up today and doesnt strike again tomoro morning as mine tend to do. thanx a lot

[Evangelina]

Praying...

[Andy Broadley]

Can you folks, pray for my friend Ronald? He's 79 and lost his nephew who was only 52. Ronald was in a bad way today with grief.

Sure thing :prayer:

[Andy Broadley]

hey guys, I"m currently recovering from a migraine that exploded in my head about 6 hours ago. luckily it seems to be subsides quick today, although I'm still a bit *blurgh* because of it. could u please be praying that it clears up today and doesnt strike again tomoro morning as mine tend to do. thanx a lot


Got it bro :prayer:

[elm0]

It's about 45 past midnight, I have to be up again in about 7 hours, and I can't get to sleep. Just typical... :sigh: :help:

[Andy Broadley]

It's about 45 past midnight, I have to be up again in about 7 hours, and I can't get to sleep. Just typical... :sigh: :help:

I know the feeling buddy.

[elm0]

What makes it worse is that I have a football (soccer) carnival tomorrow. :sigh:

Did I say tomorrow? I meant today. :eek: :doh:

[catlover]

Please pray for my step daughter's new baby Aeden. Jessica got a call yesterday that her baby probably has,Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. http://caresfoundation.org/nbs.html

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Will do Cat! :pray:

I got a needlestick injury at work yesterday (I work in an operating theatre, and the scalpel blade cut me).

Just pray for the results - there is almost NO chance of being anything serious, but even so, it's sitting there in the back of my mind.

NOT very clever, 3 weeks out from the wedding! :doh:

Sasch

[Andy Broadley]

No. Not too clever.

Praying.

[catlover]

Will do Cat! :pray:

I got a needlestick injury at work yesterday (I work in an operating theatre, and the scalpel blade cut me).

Just pray for the results - there is almost NO chance of being anything serious, but even so, it's sitting there in the back of my mind.

NOT very clever, 3 weeks out from the wedding! :doh:

Sasch


Ohhh, that's unnerving,Sascha. I will certainly pray for you!

[J21]

:prayer: for all of your needs, Elmo, catlover and Sascha

[Andy Broadley]

Some of you may know Scott La France from OBOB.

I have just read a post of his in Reilly's.

His very young son, Andrew, lost his fight againsy many health problems last night and had gone home to the Lord.

Please keep Scott and his family in your prayers at this time.

[Abiel]

Some of you may know Scott La France from OBOB.

I have just read a post of his in Reilly's.

His very young son, Andrew, lost his fight againsy many health problems last night and had gone home to the Lord.

Please keep Scott and his family in your prayers at this time.

:cry: :prayer: Lord comfort your children

[Abiel]

Four of our yp decided today to become junior soldiers! my 2 boys among them!

[catlover]

Some of you may know Scott La France from OBOB.

I have just read a post of his in Reilly's.

His very young son, Andrew, lost his fight againsy many health problems last night and had gone home to the Lord.

Please keep Scott and his family in your prayers at this time.


Lord Jesus we plead for your presence in this time of trial for for The LaFrance family. Though Lord Jesus the loss of a child is one of the most devastating loss a person can endure, the only consolation is the child is in your loving arms.

Lord Jesus gather this family under your feathers and bring comfort.

Amen.

[catlover]

Please uphold Ronald in prayer. I brought him to the hospital yesterday, because his blood sugar was out of control. He was afraid and crying.

[Andy Broadley]

Please uphold Ronald in prayer. I brought him to the hospital yesterday, because his blood sugar was out of control. He was afraid and crying.


:prayer:

[Abiel]

Divisional leaders retreat has raised more questions than answers. Please pray that God would illuminate the path He wants me to take so brightly, that there is no mistaking it.

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Praying Abiel...

Please pray for my right shoulder - I don't know what I did but last night it completely froze up, and now it's referring pain up the other arm and my back as well. Mum reckoned she could see swelling and a lump, but I don't know what it is, and I can't afford to take time off work this close to the wedding.

Hopefully my theatre list finishes early, so I can try and get a dr's appointment tonight.

Thanks,

Sasch

[Abiel]

Lord, to the father's glory, please mercifully heal Sascha

[catlover]

Folks, I really, really, messed up.:( I was helping Ronald test his blood sugar, I went to dispose of the stick, and I got pricked. :help: The doctor will be seeing Ronald on Monday and test him for the diseases....I am so annoyed with life.

[J21]

Father, You know the individual needs of each one in the posts above. Please be with each in their particular problem...bring healing to the bodies of those who are suffering debilitating pain or distress over unknown outcomes from accidental injuries, and your guidance and clarity for those who are not sure what You would have them do in their lives. Father, bring Your peace and calmness to rest over all.
I pray this in Your name,
Amen

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

I leave for the wedding tomorrow (being held 2.5 hours south of home, so have a few days there before the big day).

Wouldn't mind prayers for God's blessing, and just whatever you feel led to pray for two people beginning married life... :)

Sasch

[sawitch]

Hope you have a fantastic day and every blessing for your future together. :wave:

[catlover]

I hope everyone is fine!
I have an update, the person with whom I had the "stick" accident does not have HIV, HEPA,B, or C. Thank-you, Lord Jesus.

I ask for additional prayer for my step daughter who just had a baby in March, the father doesn't want anything to do with that baby. :(

On top of this my step daughter has news that her grandmother is extremely ill with cancer of the spine.

Please uphold this family in prayer.

[elm0]

Couple of requests.

My wife, who posts on here as someone_else, has been feeling really tired most of the time lately. She's been to the doctor, and I have to take her in on Saturday morning to get some blood taken for tests to be done, then back to the doctor on Tuesday to get the results of those. Can you please be praying that God shows us quickly what is causing this so we can hopefully fix it.

Secondly, I've been feeling really low lately due to not being able to find and keep a job, and the stress is actually making me physically sick to the point of vomitting at times, like I did 5 minutes ago. :sigh:

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Sure thing guys... :hug: Keeping both of you in our prayers!

[someone_else]

well im still waiting for my blood test results my doctor has hurt his back and is off work atm so i have to wait.

on other news........

i have two main jobs. outside school hours care 3 days a week (casual) and childcare centre 2 days a week (perm part time) at the moment they both fit in quite well with each other. however yesterday my boss at the school offerd me a perm part time position if i work 5 mornings and 5 arvos. this is a problem as i work two days at the child care centre. i am not going to quit the childcare centre but really want to take this offer at the school. i am talking to my boss at the centre today about what options i have there. so yeah im in a bit of a pickel as what to do. we have looked at the fincanial side of it and it wont change our income much providing i still get a enuff hours at the centre. i have till next week to decided. please pray that i can make the right choice and that God will lead me and help me to think of ALL the pros and cons.

[Abiel]

We need another pentecost- send the fire today.

[catlover]

well im still waiting for my blood test results my doctor has hurt his back and is off work atm so i have to wait.

on other news........

i have two main jobs. outside school hours care 3 days a week (casual) and childcare centre 2 days a week (perm part time) at the moment they both fit in quite well with each other. however yesterday my boss at the school offerd me a perm part time position if i work 5 mornings and 5 arvos. this is a problem as i work two days at the child care centre. i am not going to quit the childcare centre but really want to take this offer at the school. i am talking to my boss at the centre today about what options i have there. so yeah im in a bit of a pickel as what to do. we have looked at the fincanial side of it and it wont change our income much providing i still get a enuff hours at the centre. i have till next week to decided. please pray that i can make the right choice and that God will lead me and help me to think of ALL the pros and cons.


:prayer:

[catlover]

We need another pentecost- send the fire today.


Amen! Praise his Holy name!!

:clap:

[Abiel]

hope and pray you are feeling better someone_else

[elm0]

Just asking for some prayers for someone_else and I. Our trip is meant to be all paid for by today, but we've hit some financial hiccups, so we need God to do His thing.

[catlover]

Just asking for some prayers for someone_else and I. Our trip is meant to be all paid for by today, but we've hit some financial hiccups, so we need God to do His thing.


:prayer:

[elm0]

The travel agent has given us an extension until Friday to get the money together, so we'll see what happens.