Prayer Request Thread
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Beau
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All of this shows just how destructive divorce is. It takes on a life and legacy of its own, and many people are hurt along the way. I've read it impacts 4 generations in one way or another.
Having been divorced, I am not throwing stones. I am mearly pointing out that God's design is always best.
Prior to divorcing my adulterous ex-wife, I read the Bible extensively on the subject matter of divorce and remarriage. These things cannot be taken lightly, but in too many cases - that is exactly what happens.
And lives are changed.
Although I know the Bible makes provisions for divorce under my circumstances, it still feels wrong to have violated God's plan. On the other hand, in some ways I feel I owe a debt of gratitude to Tr*sh for being as selfish as she was; it at least allowed me to divorce her on biblical grounds.
Having been divorced, I am not throwing stones. I am mearly pointing out that God's design is always best.
Prior to divorcing my adulterous ex-wife, I read the Bible extensively on the subject matter of divorce and remarriage. These things cannot be taken lightly, but in too many cases - that is exactly what happens.
And lives are changed.
Although I know the Bible makes provisions for divorce under my circumstances, it still feels wrong to have violated God's plan. On the other hand, in some ways I feel I owe a debt of gratitude to Tr*sh for being as selfish as she was; it at least allowed me to divorce her on biblical grounds.
MK9
Member
Amen Beau! California,other states and Canada have "No-Fault" divorce clause, basically means no wrong doing has to be proven to get a divorce and a separation of 1 year is required before the marriage is dissolved.
Definitely goes against God's plan, but you know today is all about convenience, and no one wants to work at it anymore.
In the last days of earths history the love of many will wax cold... Look at the divorce rates, its a tragedy.
MK9
Definitely goes against God's plan, but you know today is all about convenience, and no one wants to work at it anymore.
In the last days of earths history the love of many will wax cold... Look at the divorce rates, its a tragedy.
MK9
tattoopierced1
Guest
Here are the cliff notes to what happened yesterday. 4 hours in court, the judge did not change custody, although he modified parenting time. Instead of just getting every other weekend, she gets him through the week, and the first weekend of each month, and I get every weekend after that for the rest of the month. Hearing was complete BS, as she lied so bad on the stand and we caught her in so many lies I'm surprised the judge didnt do more. Before his judgment he gave her a pretty harsh 15 minute scolding on how she needs to grow up and how he thought it was ironic that she was saying I was manipulative when she has the "its my way or the highway" attitude. I honestly thought after what he said to her, and her lies, 7 moves, 8 jobs over 3 years, that he was going to grant me full custody. However, I am looking at this not as a loss, as I did come out with more time with my son, but a step in the positive, toward getting him eventually. My ex knows I'm dead serious with things now, and its only a matter of time before she moves again, and I take her back yet again for custody modification.
B5150
Legend
Congratulations!
DR.D
Well-known member
This is good. You shifted the momentum, and have that judge's scolding of your ex on public record now! Even if you didn't get everything you wanted, you took back part of what you had lost, and with your ex's destructive lifestyle she will surely hand over the rest one day too.
Just keep taking the high ground. Fight fire with fire, but don't repay evil with more evil. Praise God and count on Him to be the final judge on all of this.
I know how serious you take parenting, and I respect you for it brother. I pray Christ covers you and your new women with many blessings, and that boy of yours with exceeding protection, strength and provision.
You know with your new court order, some months will be 4 w/e for you, did you realize that! Congrats again my friend.
MK9
Member
After reading about your day in court Tatoopierced I'm glad that you were granted more time with your son! That is a tremendous win in the slanted view of the US laws that favor the mother regardless of their lack of parenting skills, and maturity levels.
The fact she was caught lying damaged her credibility will only add more ammo to your case.
This is great news for you and your son cause you get to hang out with him more, and he WILL see that you are the stable one, over time this will work in your benefit.
However I am wondering at the resident status of your son? Is your son's residence his moms home\current city, or just to be with his mom regardless of where she may roam?
Are you allowed to even see your son casually or is the order strictly stating you can *only* see him on the days set by the court?
Praise God for the good things He has done, it's a new day, a new life for you and your son!!
God Bless,
MK9
The fact she was caught lying damaged her credibility will only add more ammo to your case.
This is great news for you and your son cause you get to hang out with him more, and he WILL see that you are the stable one, over time this will work in your benefit.
However I am wondering at the resident status of your son? Is your son's residence his moms home\current city, or just to be with his mom regardless of where she may roam?
Are you allowed to even see your son casually or is the order strictly stating you can *only* see him on the days set by the court?
Praise God for the good things He has done, it's a new day, a new life for you and your son!!
God Bless,
MK9
tattoopierced1
Guest
After reading about your day in court Tatoopierced I'm glad that you were granted more time with your son! That is a tremendous win in the slanted view of the US laws that favor the mother regardless of their lack of parenting skills, and maturity levels.
The fact she was caught lying damaged her credibility will only add more ammo to your case.
This is great news for you and your son cause you get to hang out with him more, and he WILL see that you are the stable one, over time this will work in your benefit.
However I am wondering at the resident status of your son? Is your son's residence his moms home\current city, or just to be with his mom regardless of where she may roam?
Are you allowed to even see your son casually or is the order strictly stating you can *only* see him on the days set by the court?
Praise God for the good things He has done, it's a new day, a new life for you and your son!!
God Bless,
MK9
We have joint legal custody of him, but she has primary physical so he "resides" with her. She doesnt let me talk to him on the phone, so I know she would not let me have him any extra.
MK9
Member
Ok, that's what I kinda figured given your relationship with your son's bio-mom.
Is it safe to say that since your sons primary *address* is the current city AND house she lives in, that basically your son cannot leave that city or living space without going to court?
I just want to know if she can just up and leave to the next city, or county or another state without you having a say in the matter.
tattoopierced1
Guest
In Indiana, you cannot move across the street without filing a court document that gets sent to the other parent to have a chance to dispute, however, she has not filled any of these out the past 7 times she's moved and there is no real consequence for it unfortunately. So technically she has to file, but she could just up and move wherever she wants and possibly get a slap on the wrist like she did yesterday.
B5150
Legend
You will be a father and parent your son long after his childhood has passed. on the grand scale of things his childhood years will be a very small percentage of the lifetime of influence and time your will have with him as his father.
The true character of a man, and most importantly, a father, is the way in which we deal with adversity. Your perserverence will be a model that your boy will one day look back on with the eyes of a man and know what you have endured to BE his father and what you are made of, what he is worth to you and what character and integrity truely are.
I would encourage you to continue to endure, knowing that the greater reward awaits you.
An authentic man rejects passivity, accepts responsibility, leads courageously anticipating the greater reward - God's reward.
tattoopierced1
Guest
I will always fight for my son.. like I told my mother in law yesterday after the trial, I'm a freight train that cannot be stopped toward my goal for my son and his future. I'll never give up on him because he is the first sense of true love that I've felt in my life.
bludevil
Well-known member
You and your son are in my prayers.
MK9
Member
He will see what you are made of and you will be his role model, a true man, a real father.
You will be in my prayers Tatoopierced, this is going to be a long road, and you may get tired, but just like Moses had to have his arms held high during battle, and when he was fatigued he had help to keep them held up.
God will do the same and provide, family is very important to God, and the devil wants to separate, divide and conquer, makes things look cheap, replaceable, and causes the mind to enter a state of apathy.
May God place a hedgerow of protection around you and your son and that He light both your path's.
MK9
Army Guy
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TooBroke0029
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I'll be praying for you and your son, That the desires of your heart be fulfilled in gods time. May our true god comfort rest his all powerful hand on your soul and give you rest protection and guidance in your time of need.
jon671
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I don't know if you guys remember me, but awhile back my wife and I had a still birth. Our baby had a diaphragmatic hernia and died at six months. Anyway we found out we were pregnant again and to our surprise during the ultrasound we found out we were having twins. Long story short they are here, they are healthy and I love them so much. One boy and one girl both are perfect.
If you don't mind I would like to post one more request. My step father is sick his heart is not to good. We found out when he went to get tests done before a bypass surgery that it was worse than they thought. He has congestive heart failure and they canceled the bypass, because they said his heart is working at half the strength it should be. We don't know anything for sure yet. Any prayers would be appreciated.
If you don't mind I would like to post one more request. My step father is sick his heart is not to good. We found out when he went to get tests done before a bypass surgery that it was worse than they thought. He has congestive heart failure and they canceled the bypass, because they said his heart is working at half the strength it should be. We don't know anything for sure yet. Any prayers would be appreciated.
BUCKNUTS
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Of course we remember you bro. Congratulations on the birth and good health of your twins I know you were very stressed that you may never get to be a father. I'm happy for you that you were blessed in that way. I will definitely say a prayer for your ailing step dad as well.
DR.D
Well-known member
That's awesome, a boy and a girl and healthy too!
We will pray for his step father as well, for the Lord to evaluate his cardiac condition and bless him as He will. Amen.
DR.D
Well-known member
Guys, our brother and member here named ArmyGuy has been deployed for a mission. Let us all take a moment to member him in our prayers, that he serve this country with honor and return to his friends and family quickly, and that God look over his family while he's gone.
In fact, God bless all out servicemen who act not in vanity, but defend the innocent and act as sheepdogs for many. Amen.
Good read...
ON SHEEP, WOLVES, AND SHEEPDOGS
By: LTC (RET) Dave Grossman, RANGER, Ph.D.,author of "On Killing."
Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for? -- William J. Bennett in a lecture to the US Naval Academy November 24, 1997
One Vietnam veteran, an old retired colonel, once said this to me: "Most of the people in our society are sheep. They are kind, gentle, productive creatures who can only hurt one another by accident." This is true.
Remember, the murder rate is six per 100,000 per year, and the aggravated assault rate is four per 1,000 per year. What this means is that the vast majority of Americans are not inclined to hurt one another.
Some estimates say that two million Americans are victims of violent crimes every year, a tragic, staggering number, perhaps an all-time record rate of violent crime. But there are almost 300 million Americans, which means that the odds of being a victim of violent crime is considerably less than one in a hundred on any given year. Furthermore, since many violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders, the actual number of violent citizens is considerably less than two million.
Thus there is a paradox, and we must grasp both ends of the situation: We may well be in the most violent times in history, but violence is still remarkably rare. This is because most citizens are kind, decent people who are not capable of hurting each other, except by accident or under extreme provocation. They are sheep.
I mean nothing negative by calling them sheep. To me it is like the pretty, blue robin's egg. Inside it is soft and gooey but someday it will grow into something wonderful. But the egg cannot survive without its hard blue shell. Police officers, soldiers, and other warriors are like that shell, and someday the civilization they protect will grow into something wonderful. For now, though, they need warriors to protect them from the predators.
"Then there are the wolves," the old war veteran said, "and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy." Do you believe there are wolves out there who will feed on the flock without mercy? You better believe it. There are evil men in this world and they are capable of evil deeds. The moment you forget that or pretend it is not so, you become a sheep. There is no safety in denial. "Then there are sheepdogs," he went on, "and I'm a sheepdog. I live to protect the flock and confront the wolf."
If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens?
What do you have then? A sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero's path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed.
Let me expand on this old soldier's excellent model of the sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. We know that the sheep live in denial, that is what makes them sheep. They do not want to believe that there is evil in the world. They can accept the fact that fires can happen, which is why they want fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and fire exits throughout their kids' schools.
But many of them are outraged at the idea of putting an armed police officer in their kid's school. Our children are thousands of times more likely to be killed or seriously injured by school violence than fire, but the sheep's only response to the possibility of violence is denial. The idea of someone coming to kill or harm their child is just too hard, and so they chose the path of denial.
The sheep generally do not like the sheepdog. He looks a lot like the wolf. He has fangs and the capacity for violence. The difference, though, is that the sheepdog must not, can not and will not ever harm the sheep. Any sheep dog who intentionally harms the lowliest little lamb will be punished and removed. The world cannot work any other way, at least not in a representative democracy or a republic such as ours.
Still, the sheepdog disturbs the sheep. He is a constant reminder that there are wolves in the land. They would prefer that he didn't tell them where to go, or give them traffic tickets, or stand at the ready in our airports in camouflage fatigues holding an M-16. The sheep would much rather have the sheepdog cash in his fangs, spray paint himself white, and go, "Baa."
Until the wolf shows up. Then the entire flock tries desperately to hide behind one lonely sheepdog.
The students, the victims, at Columbine High School were big, tough high school students, and under ordinary circumstances they would not have had the time of day for a police officer. They were not bad kids; they just had nothing to say to a cop. When the school was under attack, however, and SWAT teams were clearing the rooms and hallways, the officers had to physically peel those clinging, sobbing kids off of them. This is how the little lambs feel about their sheepdog when the wolf is at the door.
Look at what happened after September 11, 2001 when the wolf pounded hard on the door. Remember how America, more than ever before, felt differently about their law enforcement officers and military personnel? Remember how many times you heard the word hero? Understand that there is nothing morally superior about being a sheepdog; it is just what you choose to be. Also understand that a sheepdog is a funny critter: He is always sniffing around out on the perimeter, checking the breeze, barking at things that go bump in the night, and yearning for a righteous battle. That is, the young sheepdogs yearn for a righteous battle. The old sheepdogs are a little older and wiser, but they move to the sound of the guns when needed right along with the young ones.
Here is how the sheep and the sheepdog think differently. The sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the sheepdog lives for that day. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, most of the sheep, that is, most citizens in America said, "Thank God I wasn't on one of those planes." The sheepdogs, the warriors, said, "Dear God, I wish I could have been on one of those planes. Maybe I could have made a difference." When you are truly transformed into a warrior and have truly invested yourself into warriorhood, you want to be there. You want to be able to make a difference.
There is nothing morally superior about the sheepdog, the warrior, but he does have one real advantage. Only one. And that is that he is able to survive and thrive in an environment that destroys 98 percent of the population.
There was research conducted a few years ago with individuals convicted of violent crimes. These cons were in prison for serious, predatory crimes of violence: assaults, murders and killing law enforcement officers. The vast majority said that they specifically targeted victims by body language: slumped walk, passive behavior and lack of awareness. They chose their victims like big cats do in Africa, when they select one out of the herd that is least able to protect itself.
Some people may be destined to be sheep and others might be genetically primed to be wolves or sheepdogs. But I believe that most people can choose which one they want to be, and I'm proud to say that more and more Americans are choosing to become sheepdogs.
Seven months after the attack on September 11, 2001, Todd Beamer was honored in his hometown of Cranbury, New Jersey. Todd, as you recall, was the man on Flight 93 over Pennsylvania who called on his cell phone to alert an operator from United Airlines about the hijacking. When he learned of the other three passenger planes that had been used as weapons, Todd dropped his phone and uttered the words, "Let's roll," which authorities believe was a signal to the other passengers to confront the terrorist hijackers. In one hour, a transformation occurred among the passengers - athletes, business people and parents. -- from sheep to sheepdogs and together they fought the wolves, ultimately saving an unknown number of lives on the ground.
There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men. -- Edmund Burke
In fact, God bless all out servicemen who act not in vanity, but defend the innocent and act as sheepdogs for many. Amen.
Good read...
ON SHEEP, WOLVES, AND SHEEPDOGS
By: LTC (RET) Dave Grossman, RANGER, Ph.D.,author of "On Killing."
Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for? -- William J. Bennett in a lecture to the US Naval Academy November 24, 1997
One Vietnam veteran, an old retired colonel, once said this to me: "Most of the people in our society are sheep. They are kind, gentle, productive creatures who can only hurt one another by accident." This is true.
Remember, the murder rate is six per 100,000 per year, and the aggravated assault rate is four per 1,000 per year. What this means is that the vast majority of Americans are not inclined to hurt one another.
Some estimates say that two million Americans are victims of violent crimes every year, a tragic, staggering number, perhaps an all-time record rate of violent crime. But there are almost 300 million Americans, which means that the odds of being a victim of violent crime is considerably less than one in a hundred on any given year. Furthermore, since many violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders, the actual number of violent citizens is considerably less than two million.
Thus there is a paradox, and we must grasp both ends of the situation: We may well be in the most violent times in history, but violence is still remarkably rare. This is because most citizens are kind, decent people who are not capable of hurting each other, except by accident or under extreme provocation. They are sheep.
I mean nothing negative by calling them sheep. To me it is like the pretty, blue robin's egg. Inside it is soft and gooey but someday it will grow into something wonderful. But the egg cannot survive without its hard blue shell. Police officers, soldiers, and other warriors are like that shell, and someday the civilization they protect will grow into something wonderful. For now, though, they need warriors to protect them from the predators.
"Then there are the wolves," the old war veteran said, "and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy." Do you believe there are wolves out there who will feed on the flock without mercy? You better believe it. There are evil men in this world and they are capable of evil deeds. The moment you forget that or pretend it is not so, you become a sheep. There is no safety in denial. "Then there are sheepdogs," he went on, "and I'm a sheepdog. I live to protect the flock and confront the wolf."
If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens?
What do you have then? A sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero's path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed.
Let me expand on this old soldier's excellent model of the sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. We know that the sheep live in denial, that is what makes them sheep. They do not want to believe that there is evil in the world. They can accept the fact that fires can happen, which is why they want fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and fire exits throughout their kids' schools.
But many of them are outraged at the idea of putting an armed police officer in their kid's school. Our children are thousands of times more likely to be killed or seriously injured by school violence than fire, but the sheep's only response to the possibility of violence is denial. The idea of someone coming to kill or harm their child is just too hard, and so they chose the path of denial.
The sheep generally do not like the sheepdog. He looks a lot like the wolf. He has fangs and the capacity for violence. The difference, though, is that the sheepdog must not, can not and will not ever harm the sheep. Any sheep dog who intentionally harms the lowliest little lamb will be punished and removed. The world cannot work any other way, at least not in a representative democracy or a republic such as ours.
Still, the sheepdog disturbs the sheep. He is a constant reminder that there are wolves in the land. They would prefer that he didn't tell them where to go, or give them traffic tickets, or stand at the ready in our airports in camouflage fatigues holding an M-16. The sheep would much rather have the sheepdog cash in his fangs, spray paint himself white, and go, "Baa."
Until the wolf shows up. Then the entire flock tries desperately to hide behind one lonely sheepdog.
The students, the victims, at Columbine High School were big, tough high school students, and under ordinary circumstances they would not have had the time of day for a police officer. They were not bad kids; they just had nothing to say to a cop. When the school was under attack, however, and SWAT teams were clearing the rooms and hallways, the officers had to physically peel those clinging, sobbing kids off of them. This is how the little lambs feel about their sheepdog when the wolf is at the door.
Look at what happened after September 11, 2001 when the wolf pounded hard on the door. Remember how America, more than ever before, felt differently about their law enforcement officers and military personnel? Remember how many times you heard the word hero? Understand that there is nothing morally superior about being a sheepdog; it is just what you choose to be. Also understand that a sheepdog is a funny critter: He is always sniffing around out on the perimeter, checking the breeze, barking at things that go bump in the night, and yearning for a righteous battle. That is, the young sheepdogs yearn for a righteous battle. The old sheepdogs are a little older and wiser, but they move to the sound of the guns when needed right along with the young ones.
Here is how the sheep and the sheepdog think differently. The sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the sheepdog lives for that day. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, most of the sheep, that is, most citizens in America said, "Thank God I wasn't on one of those planes." The sheepdogs, the warriors, said, "Dear God, I wish I could have been on one of those planes. Maybe I could have made a difference." When you are truly transformed into a warrior and have truly invested yourself into warriorhood, you want to be there. You want to be able to make a difference.
There is nothing morally superior about the sheepdog, the warrior, but he does have one real advantage. Only one. And that is that he is able to survive and thrive in an environment that destroys 98 percent of the population.
There was research conducted a few years ago with individuals convicted of violent crimes. These cons were in prison for serious, predatory crimes of violence: assaults, murders and killing law enforcement officers. The vast majority said that they specifically targeted victims by body language: slumped walk, passive behavior and lack of awareness. They chose their victims like big cats do in Africa, when they select one out of the herd that is least able to protect itself.
Some people may be destined to be sheep and others might be genetically primed to be wolves or sheepdogs. But I believe that most people can choose which one they want to be, and I'm proud to say that more and more Americans are choosing to become sheepdogs.
Seven months after the attack on September 11, 2001, Todd Beamer was honored in his hometown of Cranbury, New Jersey. Todd, as you recall, was the man on Flight 93 over Pennsylvania who called on his cell phone to alert an operator from United Airlines about the hijacking. When he learned of the other three passenger planes that had been used as weapons, Todd dropped his phone and uttered the words, "Let's roll," which authorities believe was a signal to the other passengers to confront the terrorist hijackers. In one hour, a transformation occurred among the passengers - athletes, business people and parents. -- from sheep to sheepdogs and together they fought the wolves, ultimately saving an unknown number of lives on the ground.
There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men. -- Edmund Burke
MK9
Member
Im not good with names, but faces I dont forget, so the SuperMario brothers amanita muscaria thingy did look familiar
Its amazing how God blesses His children, and you and your wife have been blessed with 2 wonderful babies!
I prayed for your step dad, and I have faith that no matter the outcome, regardless if we think it to be awesome, or sad, that it is for the Glory of His Name.
Is your step dad Christian?
God Bless,
MK9
bludevil
Well-known member
Congrats on the 2 healthy kids. Your stepfather is my prayers. God Bless.
bludevil
Well-known member
Thanks for the update on Army Guy Dr.D. I pray daily that God would have His loving and guiding hand over our armed forces and that He would keep them safe. Thanks for your service Army Guy.
JudgementDay
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wildman536
Active member
this is a great thread!!!
bluehealer
Active member
I cover this entire tread in my prayers every night.
Special prayer goes out to you and your brothers in arms, ArmyGuy!!! Be safe my friend. Thank you for your service.
Special prayer goes out to you and your brothers in arms, ArmyGuy!!! Be safe my friend. Thank you for your service.
ShadowFury
Active member
Please pray for my Uncle and his family. My aunt just passed this morning. She had cancer a few years back(before they met) but beat it. It came back a couple months ago and wiped her out. She had no energy, couldn't eat, and just slept a crapload and was in immense pain the whole time. She was easily the strongest willed person I've ever known, and she still wanted to just go home.
She left my uncle and her two kids(he's the step father).
But on a good note, my bro-in-law got back about 2 months ago from his deployment in Afghan and is getting out of the Corp in November He's glad to see his son again.
She left my uncle and her two kids(he's the step father).
But on a good note, my bro-in-law got back about 2 months ago from his deployment in Afghan and is getting out of the Corp in November
He's glad to see his son again.
BUCKNUTS
Board Supporter
Please pray for my Uncle and his family. My aunt just passed this morning. She had cancer a few years back(before they met) but beat it. It came back a couple months ago and wiped her out. She had no energy, couldn't eat, and just slept a crapload and was in immense pain the whole time. She was easily the strongest willed person I've ever known, and she still wanted to just go home.
She left my uncle and her two kids(he's the step father).
But on a good note, my bro-in-law got back about 2 months ago from his deployment in Afghan and is getting out of the Corp in November
Sorry to hear about your family's loss I will definitely pray for your uncle. God bless
MK9
Member
Please pray for my Uncle and his family. My aunt just passed this morning. She had cancer a few years back(before they met) but beat it. It came back a couple months ago and wiped her out. She had no energy, couldn't eat, and just slept a crapload and was in immense pain the whole time. She was easily the strongest willed person I've ever known, and she still wanted to just go home.
She left my uncle and her two kids(he's the step father).
But on a good note, my bro-in-law got back about 2 months ago from his deployment in Afghan and is getting out of the Corp in November
Your family is in my prayers, especially your uncle and the children.
MK9
Member
Friends,
I have to take my son to the hospital tomorrow for a renal x-ray and they are going to do a catheter afterwards.
This came from the specialist as she wanted to follow up on his progress after the last time he was at the hospital for 1 week, and I have been giving him his antibiotics since he has been discharged.
I'm super stressed out, I'm raising my son by myself, with the help of some single moms who don't mind babysitting him for 1-1.5 hrs 3 nights a week, and he is also in daycare.
My contract is up around December\January and am ramping up to get some new work which is ~200 miles from where I live, so its back to the big city, which means we have to move.
Anyways lots going on, and I dont get to bed till at least midnight, and its up the next morning and get everything going rinse, repeat cycle day in day out.
MK9
I have to take my son to the hospital tomorrow for a renal x-ray and they are going to do a catheter afterwards.
This came from the specialist as she wanted to follow up on his progress after the last time he was at the hospital for 1 week, and I have been giving him his antibiotics since he has been discharged.
I'm super stressed out, I'm raising my son by myself, with the help of some single moms who don't mind babysitting him for 1-1.5 hrs 3 nights a week, and he is also in daycare.
My contract is up around December\January and am ramping up to get some new work which is ~200 miles from where I live, so its back to the big city, which means we have to move.
Anyways lots going on, and I dont get to bed till at least midnight, and its up the next morning and get everything going rinse, repeat cycle day in day out.
MK9
ShadowFury
Active member
MK9
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As an update my son does not have reflux, I know thats not the complete name, but basically they had to give him a catheter AND xray at the same time to see if the dye was going back up into the kidneys, and it wasnt.
He is still on his antibiotics until I hear from the doctor to take him off. He still has a bit to go, approx 1 week and change, and was to be on his antibiotics for 2 months *after* his discharge.
Thank you all for your prayers as I really do need them, and am having one heck of a time right now family wise. I praise God for blessing me with such a wonderful son even though his mom really isn't too into it or ready to have a child, and most importantly I am thankful to God for blessing me with some amazing brothers on this forum who are no strangers to a storm in their life, and have the Faith and Testimony of Jesus Christ.
God Bless you all!
MK9
He is still on his antibiotics until I hear from the doctor to take him off. He still has a bit to go, approx 1 week and change, and was to be on his antibiotics for 2 months *after* his discharge.
Thank you all for your prayers as I really do need them, and am having one heck of a time right now family wise. I praise God for blessing me with such a wonderful son even though his mom really isn't too into it or ready to have a child, and most importantly I am thankful to God for blessing me with some amazing brothers on this forum who are no strangers to a storm in their life, and have the Faith and Testimony of Jesus Christ.
God Bless you all!
MK9
madds87
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Dr. D! Awsome brother! This brought tears to my eyes!
madds87
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Guys, God Bless every single one of yall. For this is only a thread, but just with this single thread, There is So much love for everyone! This is what i miss, this is what everyone in this world should endure. Keep it up my brothers, this country has forgotten alot of its purpose.
madds87
Well-known member
Prayer- for the sick, the homeless, the ones that are struggling, the ones that are sad, for even the ones that are happy and that they rejoice in the name of the Lord, the poor, the weak, the helpless, the ones that are home away from home, the ones that miss there loved ones, the men and women that are fighting for our safety, for the president- for he knows not what he is doing, for the leaders, for the republicans, for the democrats, for the ones that have an illness, for the ones that are in mourning, for the children, for the hated, for the prideful, for the missjudged, for the hope, and for the hopeless.
May we all support our brothers and sisters, Lift each other up, fight for whats right, which is love. This country is still of Love and i beleive it that this world can change. I am not saying this in a pridefull manner, but as a knowledge! This country isnt over, it still has it! God Bless America! For this is not a Godless country! Alot has just forgotten What made this country!
Thank you for every soldier, no, not soldier, HERO i mean, that is fighting for this wonderful country and that you are supporting such a great cause whether your a believer or not, I thank you.
Amen.
I love you all brothers and sisters, for we were not born to hate but to love. Jesus took the ultimate sacrifice and did it without hate, even when everyone, your best friends, turned away. Know one can understand this kind of love, this passion.
That we may all find this passion! In Jesus name Amen.
May we all support our brothers and sisters, Lift each other up, fight for whats right, which is love. This country is still of Love and i beleive it that this world can change. I am not saying this in a pridefull manner, but as a knowledge! This country isnt over, it still has it! God Bless America! For this is not a Godless country! Alot has just forgotten What made this country!
Thank you for every soldier, no, not soldier, HERO i mean, that is fighting for this wonderful country and that you are supporting such a great cause whether your a believer or not, I thank you.
Amen.
I love you all brothers and sisters, for we were not born to hate but to love. Jesus took the ultimate sacrifice and did it without hate, even when everyone, your best friends, turned away. Know one can understand this kind of love, this passion.
That we may all find this passion! In Jesus name Amen.
bludevil
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That's great news your son doesn't have reflux. Hopefully this will lead the Dr's to the real issue. Although I'm not a single parent, I can somewhat feel you pain. When my son was born, the flap that covers your esphogus was not fully developed, so everytime he would drink milk, it would come back up and cause him to get choked and stop breathing. My wife and I lived in and out of hospitals for the 1st 6 months of his life. Thankfully, it was just one of those deals that he finally grew out of. At about 6months old, the flap finally matured and covered his esphogus. But it definately wasn't fun knowing your son has to eat, but also knowing everytime he eats he was going to get choked, stop breathing and turn blue.
Keep up the good work brother, God will bless you with rewards in due time.
Lord, I pray that your loving, guiding, protective hands would surround MK9 and his son. That you would shield them from the evil of this world, and being the Great Physician, heal his son. Lord most of all, I pray that Your Will and Way be done in their lives. In Christ's name I pray, Amen.
bludevil
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Usually when I'm fighting temptation, I just try to stop and pray. Usually this works, but if it doesn't I then try to think about the pain and suffering Christ went through when He died on the Cross for our sins. The spitting and punching Him in His face like a game, the beating Him with a whip with shards of sharp objects on the end ripping into His skin with each lash, the pounding of thorns into His head, the nails being driven in His body. If He can go through all of that for little ole me, I try to use that as reinforcement that I can beat my demons. But most of all, just give it over to Him. You can't prevail on your own, only through Christ will you have victory.
Life is tough, I know, sometimes I give in to my temptations as well but each day I strive to be a better Christian.
DR.D
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That made me teary eyed. Very thorough, very true. God bless you brother, and I second your prayer!
bludevil
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I was going to just ignore this post, but decided to reply against my better judgment. From your post, you are the reason I pray to Christ each night to protect me from the evil of this world. Nuff said...
B5150
Legend
Listen Princess - take your veiled pleas for attention elsewhere.
You will not be warned again!
ryansm
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I would just like to say that I recently came out of a very bad time in my life, and for the first time I am finally on the right track. I owe this to me finding God, so I am very glad to see a thread like this here on AM.
I would like to send a prayer out there for my mom who is suffering from some serious health issues.
I would like to send a prayer out there for my mom who is suffering from some serious health issues.
MK9
Member
Just sent a prayer thanking God for delivering you from evil, and also asked that He watch over your mom`s health and to be with you and her.
madds87
Well-known member
Not only do i thank The Lord that you found him, but That you will keep this passion, and that the holy spirit will humble you and help you search for wisdom.
My prayer goes out to your mother, i understand about health issues, and they can be quite the burden. Just remember God would not give us challenges ahead if we could not handle them. God knows how strong we are, and its only going to make us stronger. I pray that your mom will fight and pray that the Lord will provide her whatever is necessary to overcome this obstacle.
tattoopierced1
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that is your belief.. but why try and come on to a thread obviously "not what you believe" and try and stir the pot? No one came in this thread to start anything but to be supportive, and you have to come in and be childish about it.
bluehealer
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Revelation 17
The Scarlet Woman and the Scarlet Beast
1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me,[a] “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her fornication.”
3 So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness. And I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication. 5 And on her forehead a name was written:
MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
6 I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement.
The Meaning of the Woman and the Beast
7 But the angel said to me, “Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns. 8 The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.[c]
9 “Here is the mind which has wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits. 10 There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. And when he comes, he must continue a short time. 11 The beast that was, and is not, is himself also the eighth, and is of the seven, and is going to perdition.
12 “The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. 13 These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. 14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
15 Then he said to me, “The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues. 16 And the ten horns which you saw on[d] the beast, these will hate the harlot, make her desolate and naked, eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17 For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill His purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. 18 And the woman whom you saw is that great city which reigns over the kings of the earth.”
The Scarlet Woman and the Scarlet Beast
1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me,[a] “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth were made drunk with the wine of her fornication.”
3 So he carried me away in the Spirit into the wilderness. And I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast which was full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the filthiness of her fornication. 5 And on her forehead a name was written:
MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
6 I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement.
The Meaning of the Woman and the Beast
7 But the angel said to me, “Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and the ten horns. 8 The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.[c]
9 “Here is the mind which has wisdom: The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits. 10 There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. And when he comes, he must continue a short time. 11 The beast that was, and is not, is himself also the eighth, and is of the seven, and is going to perdition.
12 “The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. 13 These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. 14 These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
15 Then he said to me, “The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues. 16 And the ten horns which you saw on[d] the beast, these will hate the harlot, make her desolate and naked, eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 17 For God has put it into their hearts to fulfill His purpose, to be of one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. 18 And the woman whom you saw is that great city which reigns over the kings of the earth.”
bluehealer
Active member
Peter: chapter 1
Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
A Heavenly Inheritance
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen[a] you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.
Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
A Heavenly Inheritance
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen[a] you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.