Prayer Request Thread

Reflection of the day.

Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid,Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of David his father, and He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end."
 
Thank you brothers and sisters for the encouraging words, and the comfort knowing Jesus is with us, and His promises are True.
MK9
 
You know that this brave move you are making is the most loving thing you can do for your son, MK. I was fortunate to be raised by a wise single dad who ultimately protected me from knowing the dark side of the woman I called Mom. She was a scant presence, but he helped my involvement with her to always be positive. You can do this. Focus ahead. Don't let the emotions of the present pull you down.
 
MK9 said:
Without groveling a whole lot, I can definitely use some prayer for my situation, and that God light my path and lead me:
Mother of my son is an alcoholic, I get court order for joint custody, and am legally separated.
Everything in between, my 6 month old son and wanting him to have a happy positive environment, the heartache, knowing I cannot change her, and becoming single again are just a few items that add to my stresses every day.
I have alot on the line and feel like escaping reality lots of times, but I don't. Anyways God knows what I need and right now I can use a hug without sounding corny and a whole lot of prayer, my holidays are going to be spent alone and am digging deep inside for the strength I need to make it another minute, another hour, and another day.
I do know God is with me, its just at times I feel all alone.
MK9
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2 prayers sent from my wife and I. Never give up, be strong and believe and God will take care of you.
 
MK9 said:
Without groveling a whole lot, I can definitely use some prayer for my situation, and that God light my path and lead me:
Mother of my son is an alcoholic, I get court order for joint custody, and am legally separated.
Everything in between, my 6 month old son and wanting him to have a happy positive environment, the heartache, knowing I cannot change her, and becoming single again are just a few items that add to my stresses every day.
I have alot on the line and feel like escaping reality lots of times, but I don't. Anyways God knows what I need and right now I can use a hug without sounding corny and a whole lot of prayer, my holidays are going to be spent alone and am digging deep inside for the strength I need to make it another minute, another hour, and another day.
I do know God is with me, its just at times I feel all alone.
MK9
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hugs your way bro...truly sorry to hear about your situation and you're not alone, cuz we are here for you to talk or to vent!
hopefully your ex can get help so the lil one can have a home and family!
 
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Heat Miser said:
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, fearful 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 desperate for hope, trust, understanding, forgiveness, peace and comfort.

I am one. How about you?
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Reflection of the day:

But Mary said to the Angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the Angel said to her in reply,"The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God." (Lk 1:34-35)
 
Sorry yall I'm still around gotta lotta catchin up to do but God Bless Yall...and I will continue to pray for all that want and need it...again Sorry, I've been so dang busy haven't had much time on here.
 
Ive been very lazy past few months to pop into this thread, very very bad of me lol. It feels so encouraging, like a breath of fresh air to just open this thread up and see all the love here between you guys.

I wanted to drop by and share a few things that some of you may find encouraging, and something we can all do to have a better relationship with God and open up more doors for the miraculous and supernatural in our lives and those around us...

To basically Dwell, and Medidate upon 3 main revelations about God that we can share with our brethren and others...The revelation of First Love, Righteousness, and Grace.

1. its so crucial to remember what God says about his love for us, wether we love ourselves or not, or others love us or not, our family or friends love us or not...we need to remind ourselves and others, that Jesus TRUELY loves us UNCONDITIONALLY. Also that God FIRST loved us, and this is why we can love him, because he chose us first. Just reminding ourselves of this love, and just even thanking God for this love with a few words is so powerful...

2. That God says in his word that he see's us as Righteous...Because of what Jesus has done for us, we are clothed in HIS righteousness, and we need to accept this. Its awesome to know that God isn't angry with me, that he's a good God, that he's made me Righteous in Christ Jesus, because of his LOVE for me.

3. His Grace....Knowing that theres nothing I can do to try and make God happy, no good works that can make me a better person, knowing that I dont have to try and be more religious in order to be with him in Heaven, and that EVERYTHING that he has for me, is a total and complete Gift that I cant work to attain, complete and undeserved Favor is Gods Grace. All this is found in what God did for us on the Cross.

To me Gods love, his righteousness, and his Grace ... seem like they are all tied to each other, and when we keep constantly reminding ourselves of this, and understand these simple things and just Dwell on them, and accept what hes Done for us rather than focusing on what we could do for God, and what he has freely given us...This is when our lives get transformed along with those around us.

I hope these words speak to somebody here and are of even the slightest encouragement for their life and walk with God.

Stay blessed guys!
 
A request to grant those who are blinded, to see through those portraying themselves as helpless sheep in need of a hand, as the wolf they are... They may seem like a keeper but it's best to let them go.
 
Jayhawkk said:
A request to grant those who are blinded, to see through those portraying themselves as helpless sheep in need of a hand, as the wolf they are... They may seem like a keeper but it's best to let them go.
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Indeed. This prayer has already been answered it seems. Thank God for a speedy execution, and God have mercy on the victims. There are certain lines that should never be crossed, that is the lesson in this.
 
Just wanted to touch base here and give you an update:
Saturday I was at home cleaning up and I got a phone call from a woman, and she invited me to come over and stay the night (booty call..), so I drove over an hour to get there (1.5 hrs..). Mind you I am very vulnerable I realized in the biggest way Saturday i.e. dont want to be alone and am craving affection, nothing quite like a womans touch you know..

On the way I was just feeling conflicted inside, and I remember one of the members here, maybe Dr.D saying to use this time to get close to God, and it was echoing in my mind during the drive..

So as I get into town, and am around 15 minutes away I got a phone call from a friend of mine and she asked me if I wanted to go to the movies to see Avatar, it was safe, non-fornicating, good ol fashion hanging out clean fun, so I drove back home another 1.5 hrs through the mountains all foggy and sometimes I could not see anything. I prayed that God bring me home safely!!
My friend who I will call Kay came over my place and we had tea together and talked about life and laughed a lot, she was here for close to 2 hours at my house, and we went to the movies for another 3 hours (2 hrs 45 minutes).
What a blessing in disguise that whole situation was!!
I am thankful to God for using my friend in such a way to bring back home, and I thank God for delivering me from evil, even though it was such a HUGE temptation.
All in all I will be having Christmas dinner at Kays family's house, and New years for sure.
She is a really good friend indeed its strictly platonic even though she is the most gorgeous woman I have laid eyes on, has a head on her shoulders, has ambition and drive, BUT unfortunately she is also my ex's good friend.. :-/
I just wanted to share this with you all, and letting you know it is a daily battle for me as I am still torn up inside emotionally and picking up the pieces of my life.
God Bless you all for your prayers and support. I pray for you all nightly, and if I cant remember you all by name I let God know its the brothers and sisters on the forum.. He knows who I am talking about :)
MK9
 
MK9...good call…sometimes a "booty" call is only satisfying for that quick moment and you will probably still have that empty felling inside afterwards...I've done it myself...quality time with Kay seems to have done the trick for you, better to laugh and have clean fun and great memories than just to satisfy your booty call needs...this is just my .02

hey who knows...just cause Kay is your ex's best friend does not mean there is a possibility for something down the road...glad to hear you will not be alone for the holidays...prayin and god bless!
happy holidays!
 
MK9 said:
... I just wanted to share this with you all, and letting you know it is a daily battle for me as I am still torn up inside emotionally and picking up the pieces of my life.
God Bless you all for your prayers and support. I pray for you all nightly, and if I cant remember you all by name I let God know its the brothers and sisters on the forum.. He knows who I am talking about :)
MK9
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God has a way of coming through at the last minute, in a way that is so unmistakably Him. Thank you for your prayers MK9, and I'm still praying for you too my friend!
 
bulldogz said:
MK9...good call…sometimes a "booty" call is only satisfying for that quick moment and you will probably still have that empty felling inside afterwards...I've done it myself...quality time with Kay seems to have done the trick for you, better to laugh and have clean fun and great memories than just to satisfy your booty call needs...this is just my .02

hey who knows...just cause Kay is your ex's best friend does not mean there is a possibility for something down the road...glad to hear you will not be alone for the holidays...prayin and god bless!
happy holidays!
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Very True! We've all been there I'd bet, lonely and desperate at times, making bad choices if we aren't focused. Booty calls are always a set-up for complications and compromise. Sometimes in the form of very emotionally disturbed women that want to play you somehow, other times with court orders asking who's the daddy, other times with spiritual defilement or physical disease. It's a trap! God is available during these times as always, and wants us to first seek Him. Then He may send the proper woman our way, or maybe not, but He has a plan for us regardless. A plan that blows away anything else we might have thought we wanted before. ;)
 
Way to go. I've learned, albeit not perfectly, to maintain spiritual focus even in the heat of some sort of drama or decision. To take a second or two and really think the whole decision/action through. It saves a lotta grief for all parties involved, and quite often opens up some beautiful doors, as in your case. Thanks for sharing.
 
MAD props, I have been lured by women MANY times, and have chosen the right path each time, you can ask Dr.D. I just continue to ask God for strength and preserverance. I will pray that God has his Holy Spirit guide you!
 
It was strength that was not my own to carry me through that temptation. God does listen as you know very well Andrew :) Its humbling to know that He hears us, and if He hears our requests\petitions that will bring Glory to His Name, it will be done according to His will.


She doesn't profess to be a Christian thats for sure, *but* her behavior is very very much Christ like. Its rather strange really, she has high morals and integrity, and is compassionate and caring, and she isn't a new age Buddhist person either, and its not to say I would discriminate against a person for their beliefs, but I haven't seen anything that indicates that.

What are your thoughts?
MK9
 
MK9 said:
It was strength that was not my own to carry me through that temptation. God does listen as you know very well Andrew :) Its humbling to know that He hears us, and if He hears our requests\petitions that will bring Glory to His Name, it will be done according to His will.


She doesn't profess to be a Christian thats for sure, *but* her behavior is very very much Christ like. Its rather strange really, she has high morals and integrity, and is compassionate and caring, and she isn't a new age Buddhist person either, and its not to say I would discriminate against a person for their beliefs, but I haven't seen anything that indicates that.

What are your thoughts?
MK9
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Godly traits are always a good thing, and one does not have to proclaim to "religion", but one must take time to look for God, through prayer, scripture, obedience, ministry, charity, love and compassion for all, humbility, living righteous, making sacrifices for God. If she does these things, she qualifies as a servant of God, that is what would be beneficial to another Christian. Continue to confide in God in all endeavors, he is God; the Alpha and the Omega, A Dios sea la gloria y honra, Amen.
 
andrew732 said:
Godly traits are always a good thing, and one does not have to proclaim to "religion", but one must take time to look for God, through prayer, scripture, obedience, ministry, charity, love and compassion for all, humbility, living righteous, making sacrifices for God. If she does these things, she qualifies as a servant of God, that is what would be beneficial to another Christian. Continue to confide in God in all endeavors, he is God; the Alpha and the Omega, A Dios sea la gloria y honra, Amen.
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I think she has God like traits...she saved him that night and turned out to be a great night... :thumbsup:
 
bulldogz said:
I think she has God like traits...she saved him that night and turned out to be a great night... :thumbsup:
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That is what I said but I want him to look for a women who serves God for his own benefit, hence avoiding mixing the yolk...
 
Just received word that no attempt at CPR had begun until the paramedics showed and two personal trainers were on scene who failed to retreive the defib as well as a police officer who did not attempt anything other than "call 911"

Had those precious first few minutes been used to act he may well still be with us today...
 
Jayhawkk said:
Just received word that no attempt at CPR had begun until the paramedics showed and two personal trainers were on scene who failed to retreive the defib as well as a police officer who did not attempt anything other than "call 911"

Had those precious first few minutes been used to act he may well still be with us today...
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That's awful those first few minutes are so crucial. In an envipoment where people of all ages are exerting themselves on a daily basis there's no excuse for gym personnel to not be trained for those situations.
 
Jayhawkk said:
Update: His heart exploded so nothing could have been done but it's still disheartening.
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I used to be a medical and HAZMAT responder, and I didn't care if I got blood on my hands, but you would be surprised. Most guys didn't wanna risk getting sued or contracting Hep, they wouldn't even help if they didn't have gloves, all I can think of why they didn't render aid, J.

1 or 2 AEDs should be around there somewhere, and somebody should be trained as a first responder. 2 people actually, with basic CPR and first-aid certs. Every member at the gym should sign a disclaimer too, authorizing emergency action if needed.
 
DR.D said:
I used to be a medical and HAZMAT responder, and I didn't care if I got blood on my hands, but you would be surprised. Most guys didn't wanna risk getting sued or contracting Hep, they wouldn't even help if they didn't have gloves, all I can think of why they didn't render aid, J.
1 or 2 AEDs should be around there somewhere, and somebody should be trained as a first responder. 2 people actually, with basic CPR and first-aid certs. Every member at the gym should sign a disclaimer too, authorizing emergency action if needed.
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An unfortunate truth, I know over here in the northeast, one must know CPR and how to use a defibulator.
 
Well, finally viewed the video and all I can say is there has been an investigation launched... the "heart exploded" thing I was told as if it were official turns out wasn't true.


Sad as hell.
 
Jayhawkk said:
Prayer request for the family of a fellow gym goer who died of a heart attack today. Only 55 years old.
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This persons family has been on my mind since reading your post Jayhawk. I firmly believe that God is with this persons family and I have prayed that they receive comfort knowing the family gathering will be missing a loved one.
The personnel at the gym was prayed for too, to at least get an understanding of the magnitude in which their decision has affected families, and believe it or not that God forgive them for the error of their ways. Whatever their reason was i.e. cowardice, fear, panic etc..

Merry Christmas to all of you, and yours, and if you are spending Christmas physically alone, just remember this.. If the veil that separates us from seeing the help that God has for us were to be removed, we would see our rooms, and neighborhoods filled with the company His Holy Angels who excel in strength, and are there to protect us.
God Bless you all,
MK9
 
andrew732 said:
That is what I said but I want him to look for a women who serves God for his own benefit, hence avoiding mixing the yolk...
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Hermano Andrew! I will be doing my best to not mix the yolk indeed, and see if in some way Kay is receptive to learning about Christ. How will I do it? Not sure, I'll let God guide my words.

I made that mistake of mixing the yolk with my sons mother, and went into the relationship being naive about a lot of things, but not this time.
God Bless,
MK9
 
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MK9 said:
Hermano Andrew! I will be doing my best to not mix the yolk indeed, and see if in some way Kay is receptive to learning about Christ. How will I do it? Not sure, I'll let God guide my words.

I made that mistake of mixing the yolk with my sons mother, and went into the relationship being naive about a lot of things, but not this time.
God Bless,
MK9
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AMEN, at least you see the problem with going that route, in my prayers hermano K, enjoy the holidays with your family, que Dios te bendiga.
 
Jayhawkk said:
Well, finally viewed the video and all I can say is there has been an investigation launched... the "heart exploded" thing I was told as if it were official turns out wasn't true.


Sad as hell.
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hate hearing sheit like this...sounds like someone is covering up for something...hopefully his family gets closure and restitution for this...
 
Jayhawkk said:
Well, finally viewed the video and all I can say is there has been an investigation launched... the "heart exploded" thing I was told as if it were official turns out wasn't true.


Sad as hell.
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sad, yes. but a heart can't technically "explode" save for only 1 or 2 rare conditions i can think of. maybe a ruptured aorta or massive MI or something.

its sad that the AED was right there but unused. they are very self explanatory and almost foolproof. you do NOT need to know CPR or even know how to read to use one, pictures on the units explain it. I've been trained on one, but only 1 brand. Faced with using another brand I'd surely need to read the directions. Just so everybody out there realizes how easy they are to use, and NO you don't need to perform mouth-to-mouth....just attach the pads and go. Please nobody ever hesitate or worry.
 
urbanski said:
sad, yes. but a heart can't technically "explode" save for only 1 or 2 rare conditions i can think of. maybe a ruptured aorta or massive MI or something.

its sad that the AED was right there but unused. they are very self explanatory and almost foolproof. you do NOT need to know CPR or even know how to read to use one, pictures on the units explain it. I've been trained on one, but only 1 brand. Faced with using another brand I'd surely need to read the directions. Just so everybody out there realizes how easy they are to use, and NO you don't need to perform mouth-to-mouth....just attach the pads and go. Please nobody ever hesitate or worry.
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yeah the idea of a heart exploding probably isn't accurate but I think when people are referring to a heart "exploding" they are referring to Myocardial Rupture.
This situation smacks of a lack of training and preparation, at my gym all the trainers are required to be cpr certified and there are AEDs on both floors. It's unconscionable to have a situation where no aid is rendered like this, it's negligent as far as I'm concerned. Prayers sent to the family and friends of this gentleman.
 
They were all "certified" unfortunately this doesn't mean capable in a time of crisis. I understand shock and confusion but certain things shouldn't happen. Making comments like the ones made and if you're ever requesting an AED then you start CPR until it gets there. "heart exploding" I believe was intended by the individual as a myocardial rupture.
 
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