[B5150]

This is not a faith debate thread. This is not a God debate thread.

Insensitivity, mockery and disrespect will not be tolerated in this thread.

If you got 'em, post them. You don't believe in God or a god or prayer give it to someone who does and let them do so on your behalf.

The world if full of hurting, lost, confused, broken, helpless and hopeless, fearfull and lonely men, woman, boys, girls, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers.

At this very moment in our very own midst there are those who suffer from and struggle with addiction and alcoholism, physical and psychological handicaps, disease, guilt, shame, victims (and perpetrators) of sexual, physical emotional and psychological abuse, divorce, abandonment, rejection and the pain of lost friends and loved ones who are desparate for hope, trust, understanding, forgiveness, peace and comfort.

I am one. How about you?

[Jayhawkk]

Every day brother, every day...

[mmowry]

I am also one and a survivor! BUT there are still areas where I need more trust/faith and less fix it/fear so Im always game for an outpouring of love so that I can have more to give out!


Plus my job situation right now is in strange place so prayer that my finances would remain steady so that i can provide for my family is greatly appreciated!

BTW EXCELLENT THREAD IMHO!

[mmowry]

BTW Ive been through EVERYTHING and yes I mean EVERYTHING except for actually murdering someone and being physically challenged so I will surely pray for any and every request thats put here!There is hope if were willing to ask for it and accept it.

[Gator Alum 03]

Thanks for posting this thread B. Great idea.

[B5150]

I have a lifelong struggle with many issues which stem from all of the above.

My prayer is that I be a good steward with the grace and mercy I have been shown and be faithful and obedient in doing the same to and for my fellow man.

My position, reputation and respect on this board and at work provide me exposure and opportunity to present and represent the character and integrity of a Godly man. It is my prayer that I practice and display the peace, patience and humility worthy of such.

[TheCrownedOne]

I am one.

May I sincerely say,

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

[atjnutrition2]

B-- Awesome thread idea! I hope this one impacts many peoples lives for the better. As for anyone who posts here, you will cetainly be in my thoughts and prayers. As for myself I ask God every day to help me to be the husband and father my wife and two sons deserve.

Again, awesome thread.

[JohnnyBGood]

I'd appreciate prayers for the soul of my grandfather, who passed away about 2 weeks ago. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to pray.

Great thread, brother.

[Mulletsoldier]

I don't pray, nor do I subscribe to deities, but I do believe we all have a humanistic duty to critically engage with who are - and moreover, do our very best everyday to reconcile who we are with who we wish to be.

I don't necessarily meditate either, I just attempt to be introspective. At times I am successful, at times I am not.

I do applaud all of you in this thread for attempting to be a better person; trust, respect, courage, love, intelligence, knowledge, inner complexity, these things are non-denominational, so to speak, and we should all aspire to become them.

[warnerve]

great idea B.

[bolt10]

brilliant thread idea! i'll def keep an eye on this one

[jmh80]

JohnnyB - you will be in my thoughts, esp. as I approach my first Father's Day without my Dad.

[mmowry]

Johnny I also lost my father. I was 28 so my condolences.Ill be praying.

[B5150]

This will be my mother's first mother's day without her mother. My mother is a first child. I am a first child of hers and a first grandchild. My daughter is a first grandchild and a first great grandchild.

My grandmother had a way of making me believe I truely was her very favorite. I am very saddened by the thought of not being able to speak with her this time...at least over the phone.

But it is my mother that I am most interested in at this time as...well I cannot imagine really. Unfortunately they did not have the ralationship of parent and child (especially a daughter/duaghter) that my mother and I have. I imagine that only further confuses feelings and emotions at this time for her.

Prayer changes the one praying because in prayer, you are in the presence of God - James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

Let us not forget that it is a two way communication. He has something to say to you as well. Listen!

It usually floors me. Encounters with the Holy Spirit tend to do that to a person.

Keep something else in mind when you consider prayer. When our prayers are answered or are not answered remember this: If we knew what the Lord knew, we wouldn't change a thing.

Lord, may your peace be with us during this time of rememberance of our lost mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers. I claim it in advance for my brothers and sisters.

I love you grandma!