Prayer Request Thread

@Carpee: I admire the God given courage you have to proceed with your decision, and the beauty here is that His presence is with you, and is the guiding hand in your life.


@Everyone: I've shyed away from posting cause I give it my all when I write, and I just didnt have the strength to do it due to the current tsunami I am engulfed in.
Dr. D hit it spot on regarding how tough it is. Unfortunately the secular world does not agree with loving your enemies and praying for those that curse you, basically my heart is very big and its been taken advantage of.
My sons mom is trying to reconcile with me, even though her behavior hasn't changed and some really embarrassing things happened on our supposed date night i.e. she called up some guy she met at a bar to meet at a club etc etc.. I know her tactics so instead of bailing out I hung around like an unpaid bill you know, and her behavior while completely wasted (6 beers +7-8 mixed drinks which were doubles) was atrocious I will be informing my lawyer of all this as I have an appointment with him Tuesday, and court on Wednesday.
She tried to pull a BS move talking about my use of recreational substances 2+ years ago which lasted a couple of weekends max. Yes I know its my fault and I own up to it, but I am not about to get deported because she is powerless over her usage..
SHe has been sneaking alcohol into the house cause I checked last night when I went to see my son (Went to the bathroom and found her new empties) which is a violation of a court order..
As you can see I have a vulnerability which I am praying does not get exploited, but the fact is I do not use, dont plan on it and find it detestable.
She is grasping at straws, and I will be making some finacial decisions here that will not result in legal action against me as I am not living with her, but I pay for her rent, give her money weekly, and even buy the groceries.. I do all this so my son has a comfortable place that is familiar to him.
Anyways yeah thats where I'm at right now... I had to reward myself so I went to Judo last night after an 8 month hiatus, and am starting my weight training Monday... I need to be fit physically and mentally.
Thanks everyone for your prayers I need them, and I keep thinking its too bad we all dont live a few blocks away from eachother to hang out weekly to play some foos ball, and shoot the breeze..
God Bless,
MK9
 
Just like to say this thread is a gift. I attend harvest bible chapel in naperville and would love to pray for all these requests. If anyone needs a shoulder feel free to pm me or another options is klove. I love the station because I can get my fill before facing a harsh work enviroment. God bless.
 
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
 
jim623 said:
A good friend of mine had a tumor the size of an apple removed from his colon. His cancer is spreading fast. Please say a prayer for Kirk Courville.

Thanks,
Jim
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Hospice has been called in for Kirk. He is dying. Thanks you for the prayers but it seems in this case, God had other plans for Kirk.
 
bluehealer said:
Hospice has been called in for Kirk. He is dying. Thanks you for the prayers but it seems in this case, God had other plans for Kirk.
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Bluehealer,
God does have other plans for Kirk, and I am not sure if he has accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, His Redeemer and His Rock and most importantly that his sins are forgiven in the name of Jesus, and will assume yes, seeing you are his friend.
However with God *all* things are possible, and after reading Romans 8:28 this morning, we need to look at Kirks purpose for God.
I wont mince words here, but we can be sure of this:
1. IF Kirk is to eventually find rest and sleep in Christ Jesus, then he will sleep.
2. IF Kirk is to be healed, he will be healed.
All of this is for the glory of His name, and if He is to sleep the sleep of death my friend, be assured that one day soon He will see His Redeemer in a whole, perfect body.
We do not know God's ways with man, but He is mindful of us, and loves us dearly.
Be there for Kirk, and share the Hope you have in your heart about Jesus Christ, and comfort this man.
Kirk will be in my prayers, and you will be also.
MK9
 
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MK9 said:
... We do not know God's ways with man, but He is mindful of us, and loves us dearly.
Be there for Kirk, and share the Hope you have in your heart about Jesus Christ, and comfort this man.
Kirk will be in my prayers, and you will be also.
MK9
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Amen.

It's tough to watch your friends die. It can be very frustrating too, when they succumb to the pain and the hospice folks fail to keep them properly medicated. It's good to stay on the scene, to be their voice in that time, and comfort them when they need it most. God bless Kirk, and God strengthen Bluehealer.
 
MK9 said:
@Carpee: I admire the God given courage you have to proceed with your decision, and the beauty here is that His presence is with you, and is the guiding hand in your life.


@Everyone: I've shyed away from posting cause I give it my all when I write, and I just didnt have the strength to do it due to the current tsunami I am engulfed in.
Dr. D hit it spot on regarding how tough it is. Unfortunately the secular world does not agree with loving your enemies and praying for those that curse you, basically my heart is very big and its been taken advantage of.
My sons mom is trying to reconcile with me, even though her behavior hasn't changed and some really embarrassing things happened on our supposed date night i.e. she called up some guy she met at a bar to meet at a club etc etc.. I know her tactics so instead of bailing out I hung around like an unpaid bill you know, and her behavior while completely wasted (6 beers +7-8 mixed drinks which were doubles) was atrocious I will be informing my lawyer of all this as I have an appointment with him Tuesday, and court on Wednesday.
She tried to pull a BS move talking about my use of recreational substances 2+ years ago which lasted a couple of weekends max. Yes I know its my fault and I own up to it, but I am not about to get deported because she is powerless over her usage..
SHe has been sneaking alcohol into the house cause I checked last night when I went to see my son (Went to the bathroom and found her new empties) which is a violation of a court order..
As you can see I have a vulnerability which I am praying does not get exploited, but the fact is I do not use, dont plan on it and find it detestable.
She is grasping at straws, and I will be making some finacial decisions here that will not result in legal action against me as I am not living with her, but I pay for her rent, give her money weekly, and even buy the groceries.. I do all this so my son has a comfortable place that is familiar to him.
Anyways yeah thats where I'm at right now... I had to reward myself so I went to Judo last night after an 8 month hiatus, and am starting my weight training Monday... I need to be fit physically and mentally.
Thanks everyone for your prayers I need them, and I keep thinking its too bad we all dont live a few blocks away from eachother to hang out weekly to play some foos ball, and shoot the breeze..
God Bless,
MK9
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bluehealer said:
Hospice has been called in for Kirk. He is dying. Thanks you for the prayers but it seems in this case, God had other plans for Kirk.
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you both are in my prayers Godbless.
 
my grandmother is in the ICU she is 96 and has copd please keep her in your prayers.
 
flightposite said:
my grandmother is in the ICU she is 96 and has copd please keep her in your prayers.
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I will gladly add your grandmother to the list! May the hand of our merciful and loving God be on her.

James 5:15
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
 
bluehealer said:
I will gladly add your grandmother to the list! May the hand of our merciful and loving God be on her.

James 5:15
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
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Amen, she will be in my prayers also flightposite!
MK9
 
bluehealer said:
I will gladly add your grandmother to the list! May the hand of our merciful and loving God be on her.

James 5:15
And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
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MK9 said:
Amen, she will be in my prayers also flightposite!
MK9
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thank you guys for your prayers:) this thread is such a blessing.
 
I am not a religious man, but today I found myself sitting alone in a chapel praying for my aunt. Not more than an hour before I received a call that she was in the hospital and not expected to make it more than a few hours.

Rest In Peace Aunt Rose, I wish you knew what you meant to me.
 
EustisPanther said:
I am not a religious man, but today I found myself sitting alone in a chapel praying for my aunt. Not more than an hour before I received a call that she was in the hospital and not expected to make it more than a few hours.

Rest In Peace Aunt Rose, I wish you knew what you meant to me.
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we will be praying for you and your aunt.

don't worry about the religion...look for truth.
 
carpee said:
we will be praying for you and your aunt.

don't worry about the religion...look for truth.
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Thank You to everyone who has kindly extended my family your thoughts and prayers. Unfortunately my aunt passed away yesterday. She was an amazing woman.

Thanks again to everyone.
 
EustisPanther said:
Thank You to everyone who has kindly extended my family your thoughts and prayers. Unfortunately my aunt passed away yesterday. She was an amazing woman.

Thanks again to everyone.
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Sorry for your loss EP. Rest assured, your aunt has moved on to a better place!
 
Well, 45 minutes ago, my bud Kirk crossed to the other side. 48 years old. Lord have mercy on his soul. Welcome him and EP's aunt into your Kingdom forever.
 
Prayer requests:

May my applciation for an internal transfer within my company be the opportunity for me to be somewhat fulfilled in my work and considerably relieved of the stress and dysfunction of my present position.

My first child, daughter, is presently in labor with her first baby, a boy, and my first grandchild. May both come through healthy.
 
Congratulations Grand-pa Dunn. That truly is a blessing in it's self. Trust that grandchild will replace all stress from the the job with joy everytime you think about him. God Bless
 
David Dunn said:
Prayer requests:

May my applciation for an internal transfer within my company be the opportunity for me to be somewhat fulfilled in my work and considerably relieved of the stress and dysfunction of my present position.

My first child, daughter, is presently in labor with her first baby, a boy, and my first grandchild. May both come through healthy.
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Prayed for you and your grandchild to be :) I have been in your shoes regarding the work environment. Hopefully it hasn't gotten to the point your health has been impacted negatively, and if it has you have to look out for #1 which is you. You will make it out of that hole, it's a promise God has made to His children.

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Here is the verse I found it this morning:
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

MK9
 
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Really need everyone to pray for me.. I recently broke my leg and have 2 upcoming court dates that I hope to go my way.
 
tattoopierced1 said:
Really need everyone to pray for me.. I recently broke my leg and have 2 upcoming court dates that I hope to go my way.
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done!

Below is a verse I like to read in times like these as well as that chapter, when Elisha's servant was basically panicked that the enemy had surrounded the entire city they were in, and God delivered them by filling a whole mountain with horses and chariots of fire had surrounded the prophet Elisha, this had occurred after Elisha prayed *and* had faith in God that He would deliver them, very important part :)

2 Kings 6:16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.

MK9
 
David Dunn said:
Prayer requests:

May my applciation for an internal transfer within my company be the opportunity for me to be somewhat fulfilled in my work and considerably relieved of the stress and dysfunction of my present position.

My first child, daughter, is presently in labor with her first baby, a boy, and my first grandchild. May both come through healthy.
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That's great double D, congrats on the grand baby! Your daughter and grandchild are in my prayers.

I'll through in a lil shout-out for your job too. Good luck bro!
 
I just caught up on here...Sorry to those of you that have lost a loved one...And have fun with the grandchild DD...Tat hope you heal well...I will pray for yall...in need of prayer...this thread is very inspiring...I love reading about the great things God does in our lives...
 
I wanted to give a quick update on my situation and praise God for the good things He has done.
My son's mother has finally decided to quit drinking due to her health being impacted severely, and she admitted the drinking and her previous drug use are closely related i.e. she gets cravings to use, and knowing that she would lose her son if she did.

Now I am well aware of her tactics and manipulation and I've give her enough rope to proverbially hang herself. She is serious, and has already talked to her support group and will be starting to go to meetings, and she already got rid of the alcohol in the house, and I looked in the secret spots she had (she thinks I don't know where they were at), and nothing is there.

I thank God for delivering her from the bonds placed by the enemy of our souls, and for giving healing her mind, as she is really putting an effort to get her family back.
There is nothing more that the devil wants to do than break up the family unit.

I think that would equate to hitting her bottom? Not sure as I have never been there, but she does look and feels pretty rough.

This past Saturday I was at church and was welcomed with hugs by the brothers and sisters and they said how they have been praying for me, and I believed them, and I know all you guys have been praying as well, and I wanted to say that the prayers of a righteous man availeth much, and it has availed by the grace of God.
Today is day1, and I myself am not stopping my prayers but increasing it.
Just wanted to give you all an update.
God Bless you all.
MK9
 
I wish the best for everyone suffering right now, I hope things get better for all of you.
It can sometimes be very difficult at times.
 
Having some difficulties through the break up...

just feeling very lost right now. Definitely need the Lord's guidance, and I need some discernment to know where He wants me to go.
 
carpee said:
Definitely need the Lord's guidance, and I need some discernment to know where He wants me to go.
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Yeah me too.

“Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10

Be still and know that I am God! Wow, what a message, what a renewal of God’s light in my heart, what an awesome responsibility! How am I supposed to “be still” when all I want to do is lash back in anger, frustration, or bitterness? What does it mean to “know” that He is God?

In the midst of any difficulty, we just simply need to “be still.” We can’t “be still” if we’re fretting about whether we’re doing right or wrong by the convictions that God has instilled in our hearts. We can’t “be still” if we revel in anger, bitterness or frustration. We can’t “be still” unless we “know” that He is God, which brings us to the second part of that statement. Notice, the text doesn’t say to “know God,” but “know that I am God.” Knowing that He is God is significant because just knowing that He is God should instill peace in our hearts. Knowing that He is God means that we also know that He is in control and that He loves us, extends His grace and mercy. As Paul stated; His grace is sufficient. It absolutely is. Knowing that He is God, takes the pressure off of our shoulders to be in control and allows God to take over.

The most awesome thing is that by being still and knowing that He is God, or if you’ll allow – being still and thinking of God’s sovereignty, God will be glorified, not just in our immediate surroundings, but every nation and the whole world. Who says that one person can’t make a difference. I don’t claim to understand it, only God has the cosmic picture, instead I just believe simply because Has said to believe.

I live for God and thank Him for His grace, without which, I would be as a worm crawling in the dust.

Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the Lord – now and always. Psalm 131
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This may take a minute but i have some scripture to lay on you brothers.. 8o ) James 1:2-8 Consider it pure joy my brother, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverence ( check the greek word changes the entire meaning as we know it) perserverence must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask god, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. These verses are awesome and there another one i remember when i get all wacked out of place. cant quote it 8o ( But we are given thorns so we may remember that we are weak so that we may glorify god. So we MUST lean on him in our need, and always his grace is suffecient which means more than enough.
God bless brothers
I ask for your prayers for my cousin erlisha she just lost her three year old son to cancer. He was named after my father vincient who passed in 2005. You may be beaten and broken but as long as the lords in your heart you already won bro.
 
TooBroke0029 said:
This may take a minute but i have some scripture to lay on you brothers.. 8o ) James 1:2-8 Consider it pure joy my brother, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perserverence ( check the greek word changes the entire meaning as we know it) perserverence must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask god, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. These verses are awesome and there another one i remember when i get all wacked out of place. cant quote it 8o ( But we are given thorns so we may remember that we are weak so that we may glorify god. So we MUST lean on him in our need, and always his grace is suffecient which means more than enough.
God bless brothers
I ask for your prayers for my cousin erlisha she just lost her three year old son to cancer. He was named after my father vincient who passed in 2005. You may be beaten and broken but as long as the lords in your heart you already won bro.
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Prayers to you, your cousin and family...Cancer is a very evil illness...
 
John 8:42
[ The Children of the Devil ] Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here. I have not come on my own; but he sent me.

John 14:23
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
 
Psalm 118
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

4 Let those who fear the LORD say:
"His love endures forever."

5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and he answered by setting me free.

6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?

7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.

14 The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.

17 I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

18 The LORD has chastened me severely,
but he has not given me over to death.

19 Open for me the gates of righteousness;
I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.

20 This is the gate of the LORD
through which the righteous may enter.

21 I will give you thanks, for you answered me;
you have become my salvation.

24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.

26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.
From the house of the LORD we bless you.
 
I changed my entire life to come to school in Nashville. Moved hear from FL. I've been in school here for a year now and they tell me I will be denied admittance next year if I fail to make a "C" in one of my courses. I'm excelling in all classes except accounting II and I'm in danger of making a D. It sounds silly, but I left my family and friends, and my girl friend to try and make a success here in Nashville at a great school and now it may all have been for nothing if I can't make it through this class. I traded a lot for this opportunity and they want to take it away because I'm struggling in 1 class.

I've had a hard time keeping up bc of deaths in the family and health problems that require me to take time off school. It seems like one thing after another this year.
 
EustisPanther said:
I changed my entire life to come to school in Nashville. Moved hear from FL. I've been in school here for a year now and they tell me I will be denied admittance next year if I fail to make a "C" in one of my courses. I'm excelling in all classes except accounting II and I'm in danger of making a D. It sounds silly, but I left my family and friends, and my girl friend to try and make a success here in Nashville at a great school and now it may all have been for nothing if I can't make it through this class. I traded a lot for this opportunity and they want to take it away because I'm struggling in 1 class.

I've had a hard time keeping up bc of deaths in the family and health problems that require me to take time off school. It seems like one thing after another this year.
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I will pray for you brother that God gives you the knowledge you'll need and that whatever happens he steers you in the right direction he already knows whats gonna happen..so it's in His Hands...Best of luck brother and I'm praying for ya..
 
EustisPanther said:
I changed my entire life to come to school in Nashville. Moved hear from FL. I've been in school here for a year now and they tell me I will be denied admittance next year if I fail to make a "C" in one of my courses. I'm excelling in all classes except accounting II and I'm in danger of making a D. It sounds silly, but I left my family and friends, and my girl friend to try and make a success here in Nashville at a great school and now it may all have been for nothing if I can't make it through this class. I traded a lot for this opportunity and they want to take it away because I'm struggling in 1 class.

I've had a hard time keeping up bc of deaths in the family and health problems that require me to take time off school. It seems like one thing after another this year.
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I hope and pray the verses will give you hope when things are tough, its one of many I refer to, and know that by following our Lord Jesus Christ, you are on someone elses radar my friend.. Remember all that will live godly shall suffer persecution (2 Timothy 3:12)
2 Peter 1:2-8 (King James Version)

2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

3According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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MK9
 
Thank you both. It means a lot. Thankfully my professor is letting me put in some extra time with him outside of class and he's really helping me get ready for the final. He said if my final is a decent grade he'll forget about my not so good grades on the first exams.

Thanks for the encouragement bros.
 
That is really good news EP! We are here to encourage each other each and every day, and even more so as we see the day approaching of the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ :)
MK9
 
Awesome news bro, I will keep praying for you, just confide in God and believe me all will be fine!
 
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