Prayer Request Thread

[HLGStrider]

The Prayer Request Thread
Prayer Request Thread. Is This A Possibility?
Hello, my idea is for people to put down their prayer request then just leave it there where people can look at it and pray over it. I want it to be the kind of place where people don't worry about being judged or getting preachy advice.

Most religions teach about prayer, and though I am a Christian, I would not want to restrict this thread to members of my faith. I'm sure we all have things we'd like for people to be praying over. Can we do this?

LINK TO THE OLD PRAYER REQUEST THREAD CURRENTLY IN ARCHIVES:

Prayer Requests (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?threadid=9312)

[Arlina]

I'm praying for everyone!

On the topic of Marines, one of my good friends has her older brother over in Iraq at this moment. He isn't suppose to come home until next month, I believe. Please keep him in your prayers that he returns home safely because I knew someone over in Iraq that was suppose to come home in two weeks, and was killed when the tank ((i believe)) he was in ran over a landmine. So if anyone doesn't mind, please pray for both families.

God Bless

[Firawyn]

Please pray for my sister. She was molested when she was little, and has had MAJOR anger problems since then. It has gotten so bad. I am four years older than her and trained in self defence, and I get afraid of her when she gets mad.

The doctor just put her on a medicine called Depacote (sp?) that is supposed to help her balence her moods. Please pray that this medicine helps her.

[Jesse]

I am praying for your sister. :)

[Firawyn]

Thanks Jess, I knew you would.

Friends never say goodbye, you know? :)

[Jesse]

True that ;)

[lamariaevenstar]

I just need a prayer right and i dont feel like saying why other then i had a HORRIBLE day and i dont see how it's going to get any better in the upcoming month:(

[e.Blackstar]

I know what you mean aria. AND...I commented on your lj. :D

love ya

[lamariaevenstar]

ha, thankyou. And my day yesterday after that crazy day has definately turned out for the better, and I "see the light";) in the situation..teehee:D

[Jesse]

UNDER ATTACK!

Please pray for Christian Teen Forums.com We are severly under attack by Satan right now and there are no moderators/admins on.

Pray one comes on soon,
Jesse

[e.Blackstar]

I love you!

[Jesse]

I love you!

you love who?? :confused:

[e.Blackstar]

YOU, silly child! That's just a verbal hug, don't worry, there are no ulterior motives. :) ;)

[Jesse]

I know now. :o

I have a new prayer request; to get back on topic:

I found out this morning one of my teachers passed away of a heart attack last week. Please pray for the family of Dea McEachern. Thanks.

-Jess

[e.Blackstar]

Wow. That's sad. :(

[AraCelebEarwen]

It's still here?! YEAH!!! :D

*clears throat* um, Could you please pray for my dad? There's been something going around and he went to the hospital today for a check up... he's got nomonya (sorry, can't spell it!) in one of his lungs! Please pray that he gets better and that the cough and headaches some of us have isn't the same thing!

Also my uncle hurt his knee again... it's hard for him to get around but he's being a tuff guy. :)

And keep praying for the camps this summer! I'm not at the one this week because of reasons already stated, but I plan to be at the one next week! It really fun but it can get the better of you if you're not careful. :D It's been really hot and you get to spend a lot of time in the sun playing games or working on Bible verses and stuff.

Thanks for the prayers! I'll try to keep up my end of support! :D

[yhwh1st]

Hey! This is so cool! OK, I have two requests:

One is tiny but I think my puppy broke her toe. The pad is swolen to over twice it's normal size and it is infected and very painful for her. She is a tough puppy, she didn't cry once when the vet took her in the back room.

The other is:I met a guy that I really like and I want this relationship to work, but not outside of God's will. I need prayer that He will reveal that to me in His time. Thanks all! And I won't forget any of you in my prayers.

[Jesse]

I am praying for both of your requests. :)

[Valandil]

I'd like to request your prayers today.

Our little church is at a crossroads once more, and we have a board meeting tonight.

(elgee - I see you did the splits! ;) )

[Warrior93]

Please pray for my friend, she has a brain Tumor, and they say she has only weeks to live.

[Jesse]

I am praying.....

[AraCelebEarwen]

What can I say...? :( I'll pray! My grandpa died last spring, I know what it's like to go through something like that. You have to ask The Lord for help. God knows what's needed and He will give strength and healing... even if it's by taking her home... Is she a christian? If not, perhaps you or someone can talk to her? Sorry, if that sounded weird then you don't have to read it. :)

Trust in The Lord! He is good! His love endures forever!

[e.Blackstar]

Please pray for my cousin. She's depressed, and feels worthless sometimes.



Also, I have been missing one of my best friends a lot. He is in California for the summer and I miss him so much. Please pray that I will not think about him so much. :(


Prayin' for y'all

[Jesse]

I am praying....

[yhwh1st]

I will not pretent to feel the pain you're going through
I know I cannot comprehend the hurt you've known
And I used to think it mattered if I understood
But now I just don't know.


Well, I'll admit sometimes I still wish I knew what to say
And I keep looking for a way to fix it all
But we know we're at the mercy of God's higher ways
And our ways are so small.


But I will carry you to Jesus
He is everything you need
I will carry you to Jesus on my knees


It's such a privilege for me to give this gift to you
All I'd ever hope you'd give me in return
Is to know that you'll be there to do the same for me
When the tables turn


And if you need to cry go on and I, I will cry along with you
I'll give you what I have but still I know the best thing I can do
Is just pray for you


I'll carry you
I'll take you to Jesus on my knees.

Carry You to Jesus
Steven Curtis Chapman


Grace and peace to all of my brothers and sisters in Christ
God be with you all

[Jesse]

Amen sis! Praise the Lord!

[AraCelebEarwen]

Thank you for doing that yh. :) S.C.C. is really good. :)

[Warrior93]

Please pray for my friend Joshua, he is in Iraq and almost got killed by a sniper.

Pray for all the troops to come home safe.

[Arlina]

Let's not forget about London in our prayers, they were bombed again today. They were bombed two weeks ago, and then today...we need to pray for all those people in London, and then also the attackers.

Praise God and God Bless everyone

[Jesse]

Y'all know I am always praying. :)

[HLGStrider]

Please pray for two people.


One of my co-workers recently had her husband injured in a fire at a chemical company. His lungs were damaged and he is a burn center in Portland.

My supervisor is out today because her under-one-year-old son is in the emergency room with a flu gone wrong. They've given him an IV and a Catheter (sp?), and he is just a little baby.

Thanks!

[AraCelebEarwen]

Here I go again! :D Another week of working wherever I'm needed at camp. I've been in the kitchen, a cabin assistant, in charge of art... oh, I've helped with pics the whole time as well! :) Please pray that my ankle won't go out again, (got the crazy thing from my dad's side) that the kids will have fun and listen well and that no one gets hurt or too homesick. The kids this week are, for the most part, coming for their first time!

Oh yeah. My dad is getting better, but it's going to be a while before he stops coughing. They've given him some stuff to take and told him to stay away from dust and smoke. (not that easy when you live on a dry dirt road)

Thanks for the prayers! :D Keep it up! God bless! :)

[yhwh1st]

Praying for you all!

If you could pray for my grandma's salvation that would be great. My grandpa just died back in Feb. and they had been married since she was 16 (and he 21). So I'm sure she is having a more difficult time ajusting because she was so young. Thanks so much.

Oh ya. on a lighter note. My grandpa said that he was saved before he died, and he is not one to say something like that unless it's true. Praise God!!:D

[e.Blackstar]

So f-in' pissed off right now for no good reason at all. See here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/eblackstar/80054.html) . :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[e.Blackstar]

Okay, feeling better. :o

[yhwh1st]

I need prayer for a lady who is like a grandmother to my dad. Her name is Martha and she is 86 yrs old. She lives in Seattle and walks everywhere, so is in pretty good shape. But she was recently in the hospital, for 4 days, with verdigo (it's kind of a motion sickness with extreme dizziness and vomiting). We only just found out about it, after she got home. We love Martha and, needless to say, we are pretty worried about her. If you would remember her in your prayers I would really appreciate it.

Oh. and she has no family that lives near her so we are the closest people, and we live an hour away.Please pray. Thanks

[e.Blackstar]

I need prayers for PATIENCE. :( My drivers' ed teacher is *cough cough* I wn't go into details because it'll just turn into a rant. Suffice it to say I've been tempted to get in a crash several times just to smear his face across the sidewalk. Aaaaaaaaah 4 more lessons. :mad:

[AraCelebEarwen]

Can you say struggle? Think what Tolkine and C. S. Lewis could have talked about in the first 'years' of their knowing each other. On one side: "...there is no god..." one the other: "...God is very real and He loves you very much..." That's just a very short sample to give you an idea where this started, more or less. Please add your prayers to mine and that of my friends and family in Christ! Please friends, a light is being seen by someone that has turned their face from the truth. Help us shine with the light of Christ and pray the they would see clearly and turn from the darkness that has claimed so many.

Dare you point at 'religion' in this?! You would not be wrong, but is that not why the word 'pray' even came into use in the first place? Let this stand and I will hold responsibility if you truly wish me to rip this from it's place. But please my friends, understand me, I will not be silent in this! PLEASE PRAY!

~Ara the Warrior Princess :)

[e.Blackstar]

Wow... :eek:

That was deep Ara.

[AraCelebEarwen]

It needed to be out. Please pray!

~My heart is a confusing thing at times,
It will not always agree with my mind.
Words are lost as soon as their spoken,
And the light is so easily ignored.
Please pray, my friends!
This battle is not over,
Though our King over all will concur.
He loves you so much!
Won't you open your eyes?
His hand is stretched out and reaching for you.
Please my friend,
Don't run back into shadows!
Let Him lead you back to His arms!
I pray for you,
My voice unsilenced.
A warrior for my Lord am I!
A princess holding hope.~

(wow. :o And that was just as I sat here...)

[Eledhwen]

I need prayers for PATIENCE. :( My drivers' ed teacher is *cough cough* I won't go into details because it'll just turn into a rant. Suffice it to say I've been tempted to get in a crash several times just to smear his face across the sidewalk. Aaaaaaaaah 4 more lessons. :mad:Poor you! (And lucky you! In the UK we're not allowed behind the wheel on a public highway before the age of 17). What you need is to keep him out of the space between your ears. Read Philippians 4 verses 4-7 before your lessons.

[lamariaevenstar]

I need some prayers to find myself in this (who doesn't?;) )

I'm moving to Washington State in a week:eek: that's going to be stressful because I dont have a house yet..I got into this cool program that has me tutor kids w/ their reading for a year:)

And i REALLY need a prayer w/ my bf, we've been on the rocks for a long time-if there's any hope of it getting better, I would like it to start now please:p

[Elorendil]

Hey, I could use some prayer. I'm really bummed out because my mare isn't in foal. She came into heat last Sunday :( It was so long between her heat cycles that I'm fairly certain she was in foal, but miscarried. It's not uncommon for maiden mares to miscarry within the first 100 days. I was so looking forward to having a colt or filly to raise next year and to being there when she delivered the foal. Every time I've gone to a tack store (the store that sells horse equipment) I've had to stop and coo over the cute little foal halters. I kept telling myself I had to wait to buy one until she was closer (she wasn't due until May 1, 2006). Now who knows when I'll get to buy one. I even had names picked out already:(:(:(

I know I can try again next year, but I was so looking forward to
having the foal... But, as always, God's timing is best and I'm sure He
has reasons for why Dream didn't carry the baby to term. The timing
wasn't going to be all that great, for one thing. She would have had
the baby in the middle of busy season at work. And this is one less year I will
have to pay board on two horses while my money is tight. Even thought I
trust that God knows best and I know this must not have been His timing, I'm
still really sad :(

[Warrior93]

I'll pray for you



And could you pray for me, my sister is really bugging me(As always) but she is boiling my blood, pray that I don't explode!:mad:

[Eledhwen]

Warrior93, my previous post also applies to you. There's no-one quite like a sibling for knowing exactly how to stick the verbal knife in and twist it; they know you far too well! You might like to try reading Philippians 4 verses 4-7 and try to do what it says.

Elorendil, I feels so sorry for you. It's a big disappointment; and although God knows best, there's nowhere in the Bible where it says you have to like it! I really hope your mare's pregnancy is successful next time around.

I hope the tutoring in Washington State is really rewarding for you, Lamariaevenstar. Have you seen the thread on reading The Hobbit to children? it's here (http://www.thetolkienforum.com/showthread.php?t=16153). The b/f thing will reach its own conclusion, and you are in my prayers.

[yhwh1st]

I need some prayers to find myself in this (who doesn't?;) )

I'm moving to Washington State in a week:eek: that's going to be stressful because I dont have a house yet..I got into this cool program that has me tutor kids w/ their reading for a year:)

And i REALLY need a prayer w/ my bf, we've been on the rocks for a long time-if there's any hope of it getting better, I would like it to start now please:p

I'll be praying for you. I know how stressfull moving can be. I've moved around a lot during my life because my dad was in the Navy. Do you mind if I ask: What part of WA are you moving to? I live in Kitsap county.

[e.Blackstar]

PRAISE! I SO haven't been seriously depressed in, like, FOREVER! Well...a long time. Since before I went to Costa Rica...several months. Go me! :D

this is probably a dumb request, but: I have a REALLY old computer in my room (I mean, this thing was third-hand out of date when Barley was born) and I write some stuff on it, but my floppy cord broke so I can't use the floppy drive...which means there's no way to transfer stuff from it to this one, where I have internet and printer and stuff. So if you guys could pray that I would find someone with a cord that will work, and for the health of my precious and derelict compy, that would be dandy. :cool:

[Daranavo]

PRAISE! I SO haven't been seriously depressed in, like, FOREVER! Well...a long time. Since before I went to Costa Rica...several months. Go me! :D

this is probably a dumb request, but: I have a REALLY old computer in my room (I mean, this thing was third-hand out of date when Barley was born) and I write some stuff on it, but my floppy cord broke so I can't use the floppy drive...which means there's no way to transfer stuff from it to this one, where I have internet and printer and stuff. So if you guys could pray that I would find someone with a cord that will work, and for the health of my precious and derelict compy, that would be dandy. :cool:

If you can tell me anything about this computer I could hunt up a cord for you and better give you advice. I was given an old AT286 packard bell a while back. If your puter is a 286, 386, or 486, this heap I have might have the cable your looking for. If its an 8086XT style then I would suggest a second story format. ;) Now, if you are willing to "part" with this old computer. I believe you can remove its hard drive and hook it up to a newer puter as a slave. Some were built in though and unable to be removed.

[AraCelebEarwen]

I feel that this should be put here as it is very much a prayer request! This was a conversation from this morning...

Sorry about not being on but there has been a LOT going on. First I recieved a couple of big promotions and a transfer to Central Command, then there was that riot where 3 civillians and one of our own were injured... badly, finally there is the regulation training and I have no time or energy left for the forum. Even now I'm re-hemming my pants after the tree root crisis so I apologize.

Thank you for stopping in though! It's always good to hear that you're still around. I hope things calm down a little for you. God bless. I'm praying for ya, bro. Hope you can stop in for a while soon! I'll leave it where it is for you, if that helps any.

~ACE

Ugh I REALLY need prayers now. I'm acting as an Arbiter tomorrow in court to defend a certain someone here on base. Turns out two of those three civilians died this morning and the blame is being placed on one of our men so considering I'm now an officer and the only one qualified to represent him I have to make an appearance. Do you think it would be worth a thread in maybe the Ivy Bush or somewhere to post the session as it is recorded?

Well... there it is. Please SIC/BIC, please pray for the people that this will and is effecting. Pray for wisdom, strength, patience... anything you feel you should! But please pray! And thank you!

[Arlina]

I'm praying for everyone, no matter how small or how big their crisis is. Nothing is too small for God!

Rai, thank God for a friend like Ara, and I'm praying for you and everyone involved.


Please pray for wisdom for me. I'm getting myself into a lot of things, and I need to know where to back off, and where to go full force. School as really just started for me, and everything seems to be going wrong. Everything that could go wrong, is.

My Uncle was just sent to the hospital today again. He's been suffering from cancer for a while know, and when his blood get's low, we worry. We almost thought that we lost him today: he was having chest pains and one of his arms were numb. We're still waiting for some answers, but he's still hanging in. Please pray for him that his pain isn't too much for him.

God bless everyone, and I'm praying for ya'll!!

[e.Blackstar]

Prayers for a lot of people in my town please, and mostly my school. :( The second suicide of a Central High School student this summer occurred this week. They were both sophomores; the first was Dillon "Buddy" Lee at a party in June, possibly involving drugs, and the second was Nick Schendel, who shot himself on Sunday night. I knew OF both but had never actually met either...but pray for the student body and their families.

Thanks a million.

[yhwh1st]

Oh! That's so terrible! I'm so sorry. I'll be praying.

[Elorendil]

I would like some prayer. I am currently dealing with some issues created by my father walking out on me and my mom some years back. It's been long enough that I thought I had worked through everything, but apparently not. I'm just now realizing that I have some serious abandonment issues that effect more than just my relationship with my dad, but with everyone, God included. I have been hurt so much by my father taht I also have a really hard trusting any men/guys. I have seen so many of my dreams shattered and been hurt so much by what my dad did that it continues to affect me today. The hardest part is that I want so much to have a good relationship with my dad, but I can't. He hasn't changed one bit since he left and I know that if I let myself be vulnerable to him, he'll only hurt me again. At the same time, I know that if I never open up to him and never risk it, I'll never have anything more than the extremely superficial relationship with him that I have right now. Please pray for me!

[e.Blackstar]

I will! :D

love ya hun.

[yhwh1st]

In my prayers. God help, bless, and heal you. He can, and will, do all of that too.

[Maeglin]

I could use prayer for help settling and feeling comfortable at college. Today was my first day and I'm feeling extremely home sick already. It was extremely difficult saying good-bye to all my friends and family (especially the significant female), and I find myself in a rather grumpy mood this evening. Please pray that this is just nerves and that it is just a phase and it will soon pass and I will be comfortable here. :(

[e.Blackstar]

Mmm I know how you feel Maeglin. Well, sort of. We just dropped my sister off for her second year... :o

[Elorendil]

I need a little prayer, here. I had asked for prayer several months ago regarding a decision of whether or not to join an elite, very high quality choir. I eventually decided I felt God was leading me to join, and I was really looking forward to learning from our very esteemed conductor. Now, that very conductor I wanted to learn from is no longer conducting the choir:( To make matters worse, I had a very bad experience with the interim conductor about a year ago:eek: And, to top it all off, quite a few of the best choir members left when the old conductor did. No one is happy with the recent developments and many of us are quite upset with the political going-ons within our music community that led to this situation.

I'm extremely frustrated and no longer sure being in this choir is worth the effort and time it will require. I'm wondering if I mis-read what God was telling me and jumped ahead of Him. It's extremely tempting to just return to my old choir while there's still time, before they get too far into their new music. But, at the same time, I'm not a quitter. I just don't give up on things easily and that's what makes me a good musician; when the going gets tough, that's when I really get going. Waiting to see if this interim conductor will work out and then quitting if he doesn't is not an option; it would be extremely bad for my resume and reputation.

I'm really at a quandry about what I should do and I have to make a decision in the next week, then be prepared to face the consequences. Please pray that God will give me wisdom and make His will clear!

[Eledhwen]

Please pray that God will give me wisdom and make His will clear!Just because you're in a pickle doesn't mean God didn't put you there! I will pray also that God will give you wisdom in your current situation. If you look at life was a chess game and you are one of God's pieces, then maybe he needs you right where you are for reasons you can't yet see.

[e.Blackstar]

Okay, this isn't SPECIFICALLY a prayer request, but I guess...

My friend's mom died last week; I just learned it today. I am visiting my family in a different state, and I feel REALLY REALLY awful, not only for her but because I can't be there to give her a hug. :( :( :(

[yhwh1st]

Still praying for you Black. I know what that's like, it is hard.

[HLGStrider]

Please pray for my mom's cousin. She had a motorcycle accident this week and is in a coma.

[HLGStrider]

Calling for a general Hurricane Prayer for anyone in the gulf states.

[Arlina]

Yes, please pray for the people who are suffering from Hurrican Katrina. Thanks for saying something about it HLG!! You're awesome!!

I need a prayer for my school. We are having many break-ins, especailly last year, and we had two suicide victums last year also. Please pray that we have a better year this year.

I'm praying for everyone! God Bless and may He hold you in the palms of His hands.

[Tar-Elendil13]

Hurricane Katrina is a disaster. I pray for everyone there, and for Tulane, which is currently underwater.

TE13

[yhwh1st]

Yes yes. I know someone who has family down there and two of their family members who are unaccounted for. :( I mean, they may just be stranded without a way to contact family but it's... well y'all know what I mean.


Please pray for me. I've been depressed lately. I was thinking about my grandpa tonight, it just hasn't hit me that he's gone. (he passed away last Feb.) And I don't have the strongest assurance of his Salvation. I guess only he and God know that. I just hope and pray that he was Saved.

[e.Blackstar]

*hug* Depression is no fun. I know how you feel. :( ;)

[Elorendil]

I can sympathize with your feelings, yhwh1st. It took me the longest time to come to grips with my grandmother's death, a few years ago. I wasn't certain of her salvation, either. That makes it all the more difficult, a lot of times. You are in my prayers.

Here are the lyrics to a few songs that have really helped me through difficult times:
Never Alone ~ MercyMe (http://www.lyricscrawler.com/song/161928.html)
Keep Singing ~ MercyMe (http://www.lyricscrawler.com/song/161931.html)
The song in my siggy is also another one that has really helped me.

Always remember that you are never alone. He is always right there beside you, waiting to hold and help you make it through.

[yhwh1st]

Thank you Black and Elor! It helps just to know there are people out there who care and are praying. This song expresses almost exactly how I've been feeling lately. And the chorus is the desire of my heart.

Let Your Day Begin (http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/artists/tree63/let-your-day.html) by Tree63

You probably know the blessings of having brothers and sisters in Christ (who don't even know me!) praying for me. Thank you and God bless you both! :)

[e.Blackstar]

Gack. I'm really sick (hacking cough, congested head, sore throat, all the fun stuff) and I start school tomorrow. I REALLY do not want to be sick for the first day of school... :mad:

[Eledhwen]

Gack. I'm really sick (hacking cough, congested head, sore throat, all the fun stuff) and I start school tomorrow. I REALLY do not want to be sick for the first day of school... :mad:It could be a mind thing, e.B - maybe the same section of your mind that thought up your latest sig. :p ;)

Praying for healing for you, and suggest you stay out of shopping queues and doctors waiting rooms. There would be no common cold if it were not for these two phenomena.

[e.Blackstar]

maybe the same section of your mind that thought up your latest sig

It's from a rhyme in a book called 1984 (which I've actually never read, but need to)...I've always liked it. Because I'm just weird like that...


Just so you know I am getting better, slowly but surely.

[Nenya Evenstar]

Could I have some prayer? I need a job and it's taking forever to find one! There is one company that I've interviewed with that won't say no and won't say yes. At the moment they are the only people in the area (my husband and I only have one car, so a commute isn't a very fun idea). Please pray that they will tell me something! Everything else keeps falling through . . . or I turn it down because it isn't what I want to do or is too far away.

Please pray that I find a job soon that is close to my area and is something I would enjoy doing. :(

[AraCelebEarwen]

Can you add my name to that request as well please? I'm trying to find a job and am having a hard time even deciding where to look. I'm also without trustworthy transportation (need to learn how to drive a stick shift!) and no matter what I end up with, it will require a bit more driving then I like to do. :( And don't get me started on gas prices!!! :mad: :( :o

So, yeah... It would be good to find something I like to do, but I'm not unwilling to try; as long as I can keep my head above water.

Praying for ya Nenya! :) Good luck and God bless!

[e.Blackstar]

Ha! Third in a row! This is a topic post...


I too need a job! :rolleyes:

[Elorendil]

Please pray for my voice. My choir had a retreat on Saturday that lasted from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. We did take some breaks, but I still sang for 8 or 9 hours. The stuff we are working on is incredibly taxing for the sopranos (which is what I sing). By the end of the day, my voice was so tired that, when I was speaking, my voice had dropped at least a whole step lower than it normally is:eek:

My voice is still really tired today even though I didn't singing in church yesterday, avoided talking, and drank large amounts of water. I had to sing in choir practice this afternoon and my voice felt horrible. I couldn't even practice the solos I've been working on, a few hours later:( Please pray that my voice recovers quickly! I'm doing everything I can to rest it, but I have to sing every day for an hour in choir practice and then about an hour on my own. I might possibly be able not actually sing in choir practice tomorrow. It depends what we're working on.

[Eledhwen]

I really feel for you guys looking for work. I had trouble changing my job because I wanted only a few hours but enough money to make it worth turning up, but I found the right job eventually. One thing I did learn, though; pay more attention to your potential work colleagues than to the job description. Nenya, do you really want to work for a company that has ignored you and not given you any explanation for the delay? What will they be like to work with? In your shoes, I would send a letter asking for an update. Maybe they're just snowed under and your application got shoved to the bottom of the 'in' tray.

You're having no end of choir trouble, aren't you, Elorendil! You have no choice but to rest your voice and gently exercise to push your range back to where it should be. If they're not comfortable with you sitting out the high notes, then they're not looking after you properly. For me, black coffee helps.

I'm going to hospital for a small op next month, but the medication that is stabilising me in the meantime has some not-fun side effects. I would like prayer for peace of mind and more energy (more days in the week would also help, but that might cause other people problems :rolleyes: ).

[Nenya Evenstar]

Thanks, Eledhwen.

Well, you see, I had thought of that, but I've already been out of a job for a month now and it's either that job or I drive forever to get to a new job that I really don't think I'll like. There was this great opportunity to do administrative work at one of the graduate schools here, but I think it's going to fall through! There is an inner battle in the company whether or not to higher someone.

About the other job, I just don't know. Everyone else in the office seems great . . . except the lady who is highest up (I've begun to call her Catbert the evil HR director -- maybe that's a bad sign?). She tells me to call her, then doesn't return my voice mails, then a week later says she'll for sure call me tomorrow and still doesn't call. I did send a letter (email) and I have left voice mails. They seem to be leading me on . . . call us, and we'll call you back . . . and then they never do. I just want to know yes or no. What you said is a concern but I just really don't know what to do about it!

At this point in time I would really like to go find work at a tiny flower shop or something where only myself and one other person would work. It would be a cut in pay, but at least I wouldn't have all of these office politics to deal with!

[Jesse]

Please pray for me. I fell off my bike on August 20th and fractured my left elbow. I had surgery this past Thursday. Pray for a speedy recovery.

Thanks,
Jess

[e.Blackstar]

Is that why you haven't been around of late, Jesse? I was wondering.

[AraCelebEarwen]

I'm so glad this thread is here! Thank you all so much for keeping it going and keeping all this in your prayers!!! I have another to add, I don't really have anything to tell you other then what you see here, but please!, please pray! :(

I'm going through a very difficult time right now. (Praise God for His nearness! I would be in tears day and night if it wern't for the strength He gives. I pray that this trial will draw me nearer to Him.)

Thanks for giving us even this much Meg. I trust you don't mind my putting it here and you know I am praying for you!

~AraCelebEarwen

[Jesse]

Is that why you haven't been around of late, Jesse? I was wondering.

Yeah thats why.... :(

[yhwh1st]

Thanks for giving us even this much Meg. I trust you don't mind my putting it here and you know I am praying for you!

~AraCelebEarwen

Your prayers are truly a blessing. Thank you for putting this here. I'm at my cousin's house right now (which is the only reason that I have access to a computer right now.) I'll check in every once in a while, but in the mean time, please dont stop praying. I know that this trial is only just beginning and will last for a few months (at least).

[HLGStrider]

I'm not sick, but I can't stop coughing. I don't like coughing at customers, so please pray that this last nagging symptom clears up.

[e.Blackstar]

I'm not sick, but I can't stop coughing. I don't like coughing at customers, so please pray that this last nagging symptom clears up.

Same here. I was sick a few weeks ago, but I'm well now...except that I keep coughing up wads of phlegm. And it's hard to sleep because of it. :(

[e.Blackstar]

To make an incredibly long story as short as possible...

One of my bestest friends got kicked out of his house here, and so he was living with his Dad a few hours away. Well he has to leave is dad's now, and he needs a place to stay. I hope he can find someplace close...and soon. I miss him :(

x-posted to real life ranting


EDIT---One of my other best friends's friends shot himself. They were really close. And almost as bad, he lives out of state so she can't go to the funeral or anything. :( :( :(

[Elorendil]

Wow, Blackstar. That's a lot going on with your friends at once! I'm praying for 'em.

I have a huge praise: A) My voice made a full recovery after 5 days, and B) I've been invited to participate in a voice competition 2 weeks from now. I'm not as experienced as some of the competitors who will be there, so I don't really expect to win, but it will be good experience. I have to finish two songs I just started about a month ago, dust off another I sang earlier in the year, and memorize all three in time for the competition! Please pray that I don't get sick and that my voice stays healthy.

[Maeglin]

This morning I recieved a message informing me that a student at my high school in my hometown got in a car accident this morning on the way to school. It was very heavy fog and he could not see, the car flipped, he was dead on arrival of emergency help, and his sister is currently in critical condition. Prayers for the town, school, and the family of the students in the accident are appreciated.

Edit: I just recieved something else that could use prayer. My best friend's father has been diagnosed with lung cancer and it has spread to other parts of his body as well. So pray for strength for the family.

[Ulmo the Loner]

I'm so glad there is this thread. I'm going on an important journey next week that might change my life forever. Please pray for me, that everything turns out well and for the best. Thanks

[HLGStrider]

Please prayer for my supervisor's son. He's in the hospital with a high fever for a little guy.

[HLGStrider]

This is going to be sort of a vague request because I may or may not be getting signals from someone who I have always been looking to get signals from, and they aint the right signals, so to speak. Well, maybe they are the right signals but they aren't the ones I wanted. . .anyway. . .I don't know if I am doubting because I am losing faith in something I should have faith in or if I am doubting because I am slowly coming to terms with a reality God wants me to face. Either way, it sort of feels like the prelude to heart break or at least severe disappointment.

[HLGStrider]

Also, afore mentioned someone just dropped the "I will be in Iraq in February" bombshell on me, so if you could just pray that he keep safe. . . Thanks.

[AraCelebEarwen]

I just said something like this in the rant thread but it should go here as well, and I'll add a little.

I don't want a cold! :( I've got a headache and stuffy, runny nose and it feels really good to find a nice warm spot to curl up and have a cat nap. Tea and advil are helping a bit, it's nice to know I have a day off though.

A day off?! Yep, I get a day off cuz I got a job! Haven't been at it too long but I'm starting to get the hang of it. It's not always 'easy', have to keep up, keep a smile (not too hard for me most times) and pray that I can and will do my best, even when the hard customers show up.

So I guess you can pray that this bug fades just as fast as it came and that I stay sane at work. :o Thank you and God bless.

[HLGStrider]

Three requests:
One of my coworkers may have to leave work today because her uncle has gone into a coma. Please pray for him as he has been ill for a long time and this may be the end.

A regular customer (and one of our favorites) informed us today that she has bone cancer.

Pray for my coworker with the sick uncle, who was also the one who received the news about the sick customer, just that all of this doesn't overwelm her.

[HLGStrider]

The uncle is up! Apparently his son went into his room last night and yelled, "Dad, open your eyes!" and he did. My coworker says it was just like a movie.

[HLGStrider]

Please pray for my other coworker. She is pregnant but has lost one baby before to a miscarriage and is worried about this reoccuring.

[HLGStrider]

I just heard second hand that a friend of the family was in a car accident last night. I haven't heard from her family yet, but the lady who told me said she broke her shoulder and is pretty banged up.

[AraCelebEarwen]

*hugs Elgee* I'm praying. I hope you're doing alright.

My cold looks like it decided to stay for a while. :( Coughing, nose stuffed and headaches... no fun. Especially when you're at work and have to leave what you're doing to get a hot drink to try and stop the coughing fit that is bringing tears to your eyes for not being able to breath well.

[Elorendil]

I am supposed to be singing in a vocal recital, tonight, but I'm having some trouble with my asthma. I'm not actually having an asthma attack, but I still feel like I can't breathe very well. I can actually feel my bronchial tube randomly spasming, when I sing. I was having this problem yesterday when I met with my accompanist, and our rehearsal went horribly:( Please pray that my respiratory tract will calm down and that I don't have any more trouble today. Also, prayers that the concert goes well would be greatly appreciated:D

[AraCelebEarwen]

I was just talking to a friend on MSN. He never talks much so I like it when I can get more then one word at a time out of him... this had to be one of the few times that we had anything like a conversation... I'm about to cry though. I'm not sure if I'm mad, hurt, I know I'm worried... He said he spent a good bit of last night being sick... I asked what had happened... He actually told me. He had smoked on an empty stomach... he smoked... he kept saying ya only get to live once and why should anyone care what he does...

I CARE! YOU'RE MY FRIEND! WHY WOULD I NOT CARE?!!




*A little girl is curled up in the corner of the room. A single tear running down her cheek. All seems silent but for the last of a choked whisper* I care... can you not see that..?

[Firawyn]

I'm going to FIANNALY take my drivers test this Saturday! Yay for me! Please pray that it all goes well and that I um..pass. lol I really don't want to have to do this again. As it is, I had to freaking go three times to get my permit.

Thanks alot!:D

[HLGStrider]

Last minute desperate prayer here!

My Marine friend is supposed to get leave starting this saturday, but called home in a panic yesterday because his CO left before he could get him to sign off on something or other or something like that (I am giving this fourth hand. He told his mom who told my dad who told my mom who told me.). Matt hasn't been home in almost a year. I haven't seen him in over a year. He is going to Iraq in February, and he NEEDS this time off. Please pray that the paper work gets through and that he gets home!

[HLGStrider]

Let me follow up plea with praise!

I just found out this morning that I have gotten a part in the local theater company production of Annie. I went going for something like Random Servant Three.

I got Miss Hannigan!

I can't believe it. This is my first time with anything other than a school play and I had always thought that I couldn't sing. They cast the part young too. The specification for Hannigan was 30 to 50. My birthday is next month but I will still be nine years shy of that minimum age. I am just so happy. I can't believe it!

I am going to have to show my nasty side for this one.;)

THANK GOD! (Not for my nasty side but for. . . .oh well. . .you know what I mean)

[HLGStrider]

Please pray for me. I don't want to be specific but I'm all on pins and needles and have an appointment that HAS to go well. I can't breathe steadily and my hands are jumping about the key board. .. . brrrr. . .

[Elorendil]

I could use some prayer, too. First of all, please pray for me as I try to make God the focus of my life. I've been a bit distracted lately by a certain gentleman and am trying to put my focus back where it belongs.

Secondly, I don't know what is wrong with me, but I've been having this really weird, tingly sensation on the right half of my face for the last three days. It feels somewhat like having your foot asleep, complete with the occasional pins-and-needles feeling of your foot trying to wake back up. I'm not sure what this is, but it's starting to worry me, a little. And, I've been battling with insomnia since the end of last week. Please pray that God fixes whatever is wrong with my face (wow, that sounds weird) and helps me sleep!

[HLGStrider]

!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel like he said "Jump! I'll catch you!" but I'm still in midair and am so afraid he won't be there to snatch me up at the bottom. Please pray for me that I can be calm.

[HLGStrider]

The Marine has rifle qual. today and his score has a big impact on whether he makes corporal or not. Matt doesn't lack skill, but pray that there is no wind to make shooting harder and that he does well.

[AraCelebEarwen]

Anyone else know what it feels like to be sinking; watching the shimmering bubbles of air as they dance away, rising towards the light of the surface as you sink into darkness, hoping like mad that there will be something to grab onto...

Well, I'm not depressed or anything, but I'm cold. More then just my feet if you understand. There is something that I let slip, something I never was good at anyway (which might be part of it) But I have not only steeped back from my church family but have let nearly everything but work slip. Procrastinator, sure am. But there are some things that shouldn't be put off.

And now I feel a little silly for being all creative like that... I'm alright, really. But still... :o

[HLGStrider]

Well, Wednesday night I got my first over seas phone call, straight from Iraq, and the moment I picked up the phone and heard his voice I started sobbing like a faucet. Half expected him to exclaim, "A water sprite doth posess the fair saxoness" and hang up on me in a panic. Instead it was, "Calm down, it's ok, calm down" for about half a minute.

Anyway, the long and short of it is that I am not handling this whole thing as well as I'd like and am worried about him. Please pray for him and me. Thanks!

[HLGStrider]

This request is going to be ongoing, I guess, but I'll revive it every so often when I hit a panic stage.

Please pray for my Marine Matt. I really shouldn't read news stories because I saw his base mentioned in an article involving fatalities, and now I just can't stop worrying and worrying and obsessing.

While he is over there, it is hard for him to call or email, so I go sometimes over a week without any word whatsoever, and in between those calls/emails I sit here and pray that he is safe, but it is driving me nuts. Please pray that he can drop me a line of some sort very soon. Please pray that he is all right. I love him so much and I don't know how I can survive the next four to six months. When he gets back I am NOT letting him out of my sight for his entire leave. . .


EDIT: He emailed me. He's OK. Thank God. Thank God. Thank God.

[Firawyn]

Er...hi, I don't really frequent this thread often, don't now why, it's really a good thing you guys have going here. Anyway, I have a prayer request.

I have a friend (let's call her M. to keep her annonymous in case there is someone on here who knows her). Anyway, M will be 17 in September, and she is pregnant. She needs God and she goes after her boyfriend for comfort instead. Now she has baby on the way (she wont abort, and I'm with her there) and her parents have already had enough of her ****. She smokes, she drinks, she does drugs...she's stoped doing the drugs and 99% of the drinking because she does care about the child inside her, but smoking is a big time struggle for her. I'm not even sure what I'm asking you guys to pray about spacifically, but just to know that there are people praying is awsome.

God be with us all, and Lord hear our prayers.

[HLGStrider]

I hate to be redundant, but I still want prayer for Matt. He missed his "check in" call, this week, which would be only the second time in over three months and that always gets me panicked. I know he is most likely ok and just exhausted and busy, but I need something more than just logic at this point. I need either his voice or a huge injection of faith. Probably both wouldn't do me any harm.

[AraCelebEarwen]

My brother broke his leg last night. He said it's his fibula (right down by his ankle I think is what he was trying to explain to me last night. He'd been out at practice and did something to it (can't remember that he told my yet but don't think he has) and they ended up taking him into the ER as it would have been late by the time they could have been up there. He didn't get home tell about 1.

He's doing alright. He's a tough one but you can tell it's bugging him. And it's going to take some time before he can get out of that rather nice cast. :cool: All it's missing is all the writing and stickers that you can always manage to fit on them. ;)

:o

[Barliman Butterbur]

How is it that a prayer thread is allowed to exist when there is a ban on discussion of religion? What hypocrisy! :mad:

Barley

[Thorondor_]

My brother broke his leg last night. He said it's his fibula (right down by his ankle I think is what he was trying to explain to me last night. He'd been out at practice and did something to it (can't remember that he told my yet but don't think he has) and they ended up taking him into the ER as it would have been late by the time they could have been up there. He didn't get home tell about 1.

He's doing alright. He's a tough one but you can tell it's bugging him. And it's going to take some time before he can get out of that rather nice cast. :cool: All it's missing is all the writing and stickers that you can always manage to fit on them. ;)

:o
My thoughts of well are with you two :). May he get well soon.

[Narya]

How is it that a prayer thread is allowed to exist when there is a ban on discussion of religion? What hypocrisy! :mad:

Barley


Well, this thread has been here long before the discussion of religion and politics got banned. I think the general idea behind this thread is not so much to promote religion but to provide a way for members to ask for help from fellow members and since monetary donations is not an option, this is the next best thing.

Praying does not have to be associated with any religion in particular as I think all religions have some kind of prayer of sorts, and even those who do not have a religion or don't believe in a divine being, can still provide kind words to those who need it and that I think would suffice.

Having a prayer request thread need not be a matter of religion is I think what I want to say.

[Gandalf White]

How is it that a prayer thread is allowed to exist when there is a ban on discussion of religion? What hypocrisy! :mad:

Barley

Perhaps because no discussion of religion is going on here...

[AraCelebEarwen]

*feels very much like she just kicked a beehive*

*plants her feet and tries to give the impression of someone who will not be moved but would prefer not to get into anything*

My thoughts of well are with you two :). May he get well soon.

Thanks.

They've got him on some strong pain killer(s) and he's doing more or less alright; but he's having a hard time getting around. A good mood would be nice but I really can't blame him. Between the heat and everything, he can't be feeling very good.

[Barliman Butterbur]

Well, this thread has been here long before the discussion of religion and politics got banned. I think the general idea behind this thread is not so much to promote religion but to provide a way for members to ask for help from fellow members and since monetary donations is not an option, this is the next best thing.

Praying does not have to be associated with any religion in particular as I think all religions have some kind of prayer of sorts, and even those who do not have a religion or don't believe in a divine being, can still provide kind words to those who need it and that I think would suffice.

Having a prayer request thread need not be a matter of religion is I think what I want to say.

Well put. That said, in this country, it is almost always assumed that published prayers (as they appear here) are assumed to be based in Christanity. Perhaps this thread should be retitled as something like "The Good Wishes" thread.

If I put up a series of Hindu, Jewish or Buddhist prayers (which I could readily do), especially on a consistent basis, I daresay that it would derail the thread because the flavors would be so fundamentally different, because the underlying assumption is that the prayers here are basically Christian.

And despite my theoretical objections to the problems arising from doctrinal differences, I have nothing but good thoughts and great sympathy for ElGee and her guy. Can there be anything more stressful than worrying about a loved one on the battlefield? May he come home safe and sound, and never have to go to war any more.

Barley

[Gandalf White]

What are Hindu, Buddhist, or Jewish prayers? Could you post an example (or three)?

[HLGStrider]

I would like to know what seperates a Christian Prayer REQUEST from a Hindu Prayer REQUEST. I'm sure there is a difference in the prayers, but this isn't a place for prayers, a place for discussion on how to pray, it is a place for Prayer request. And no, this isn't only used by Christians/Main Streams Protestants/Whatever. I know we had at least one Muslim, a few Latter Day Saints, and someone who claimed to worship the 'great spirit' but I'm not sure how to classify that.

Please, Barli. We like our thread. It isn't hurting you. We aren't breaking any rules. This thread actually predates (in one incarnation or other) any political or religious discussion on this forum whatsoever. The first was started many many years ago (since archived or deleted.), before your advent, when I was just a newbie.

Besides, policing the forum isn't technically your job, neither is holding us accountable for any perceived hypocrisy. I don't want this thread dragged down into a fire fight. If you have any concerns you would like prayed for or thought about by anyone in the forum of any religion or lack thereof, go ahead and post it. If you'd like to pray about it or think about them to any religion or lack thereof that you want, go ahead and read up on other peoples concerned. If not, there really isn't any other point to posting in this thread.

[Narya]

...I have nothing but good thoughts and great sympathy for ElGee and her guy. Can there be anything more stressful than worrying about a loved one on the battlefield? May he come home safe and sound, and never have to go to war any more.

Barley

That, too, is well said, and I second the motion. :(

Please, Barli. We like our thread. It isn't hurting you. We aren't breaking any rules. This thread actually predates (in one incarnation or other) any political or religious discussion on this forum whatsoever. The first was started many many years ago (since archived or deleted.), before your advent, when I was just a newbie.


I think Barley basically misunderstood the purpose of this thread.


Besides, policing the forum isn't technically your job, neither is holding us accountable for any perceived hypocrisy. I don't want this thread dragged down into a fire fight. If you have any concerns you would like prayed for or thought about by anyone in the forum of any religion or lack thereof, go ahead and post it. If you'd like to pray about it or think about them to any religion or lack thereof that you want, go ahead and read up on other peoples concerned. If not, there really isn't any other point to posting in this thread.

Even though I understand why there may be some violent reaction towards Barley's post, I don't think any of us should be this hard on him. We (meaning those who have been here longer) should try to explain things to new members so that they would understand, and we should all try to explain things in a civil manner. I don't think it was his intention to police the forum, or hold anyone accountable for anything. I percieved his post as a general misconception regarding the rules in this forum regarding religion and discussions thereof. I don't think he was actually trying to take the thread off the forum. He was just confused.

If you read his reply to my post, I think he even extended sympathy for Elgee (If I'm not mistaken, that would be you.)

[Ermundo]

I sense the beginnings of a Flame war.

HGLStrider (Elgee), Barley wasn't "policing" the thread or whatever, he was just stating his opinion 'bout it. If you had a problem that doesn't pertain to the thread, you should've PMed the person, instead of posting your rather rude response matey, therefore deviating other TTFers from the main topic.

Narya basically took the words right out of my mouth for everything else I have to say.


Anyway, my Grandma is clinging isn't doing so well right now. She is elderly (very) and had stomach cancer. The Keimo is doing it's job but it's terribly painful for her, because of medical complications I'd rather not specify. Anyway, I'm praying that she is relieved of her pain and get's better.


P.S: I heard someone say something 'bout there being one muslim. Just for que, I am a muslim also.

[Narya]

Morgoththe1, I sympathize with you. I lost my grandma to cancer last 1994. It was a turning point in my life as well - I loved her dearly. She was diagnosed with Liver cancer and after four months of therapy, she died.

I was devasted by it because I had trouble expressing myself back then. I couldn't cry for some reason, even though inside, my whole body was aching for some kind of release.

I hope you and your family can endure this difficult time. :(

[AraCelebEarwen]

I was devasted by it because I had trouble expressing myself back then. I couldn't cry for some reason, even though inside, my whole body was aching for some kind of release.

My Grandpa lived longer then anyone said he would. I couldn't cry. I could feel a comforting peace about it, but things still were far from easy and I wasn't able to let anything out. I think a lot had to do with my feeling like there had to be someone taking care of everyone else; and I must have thought I was that one. I did finally brake down in tears at some point, but there's still an ache at times.



Treasure the time you have, for you never know what tomorrow may bring.

((I don't even know how well that really goes, but it's been something I keep saying to myself as I remember.))

May it be well, Morgoth.

[HLGStrider]

It was not my intention to be rude to Barli and I appreciate his sympathy for Matt. I was simply, as a mod, stating clearly the forum policy on this thread, and asking him not to force it to self-destruct.

Though I think that if anything it is rude it is coming out and judging the forum for "hypocrisy" which may be an opinion but it is also a judgement and a harsh one and an undeserved one at that. I've seen too many threads destroyed on this forum, and this is not going to be the next one.

However, I agree. He seems to have just misunderstood the purpose of the thread (I should've read that in that he thought we were actually supposed to post full prayers here), and there is no reason for the debate to continue.

I did blow my top over the first post before I got to the second as well. I was too intent on defending this from his first charge to realize, on second reading, that he doesn't want the thread deleted. Though I think changing the thread name is a poor idea that would just add to more confusion.

HGLStrider (Elgee), Barley wasn't "policing" the thread or whatever, he was just stating his opinion 'bout it. If you had a problem that doesn't pertain to the thread, you should've PMed the person, instead of posting your rather rude response matey, therefore deviating other TTFers from the main topic.



I had good reason for this. Policing the forum isn't Barli's job, but technically, it is mine, and this is my way of making a forum policy statement. Thread stays as long as this mod is standing.

[Barliman Butterbur]

What are Hindu, Buddhist, or Jewish prayers? Could you post an example (or three)?

Here are some Eastern prayers which I think you will enjoy:

From Hinduism:

The Universal Prayer:

1. May the wicked become good. May the good obtain peace. May the peaceful be freed from bonds. May the freed set others free.

2. Blessings on the subjects of those who are ruling, and may these great lords rule the earth in a just manner. May good always be our lot. May all people be happy.

3. May it rain at the right time. May the earth have storehouses full of grain. May this country be free of disturbances. May all be free of persecution.

4. May all be happy. May all be healthy. May all see only auspicious sights. May no one have a share in sorrow.

5. May everyone surmount his difficulties. May everyone see only auspicious sights. May everyone have his desires fulfilled. May everyone everywhere be glad.

6. May blessings fall on our mother and father; blessings on the animals, the fields, the workers. May everything of ours flourish and be an aid to knowledge. And long may we see the sun.

Om. Peace. Peace. Peace.

From Judaism:

(From the prayer for The Day of Atonement)

May salvation from heaven, with grace, lovingkindness, mercy, long life, ample sustenance, heavenly aide, health of body, a higher enlightenment, and a living and abiding offspring, that will not break with, nor neglect any of the words of the Law, be vouchsafed unto all this holy congregation, great and small, children and women. May the King of the universe bless you, prolong your lives, increase your days and add to your years, and may you be saved and delivered from every trouble and mishap. May the Lord of heaven be our help at all times and seasons; and let us say, Amen.

(On the Sabbath preceding the New Moon)

May it be Thy will, O Lord our God and God of our fathers, to renew unto us this coming month for good and for blessing. O grant us long life, a life of peace, of good, of blessing of sustenance, of bodily vigor, a life marked by the fear of Heaven and the dread of sin, a life free from shame and reproach, a life of prosperity and honor, a life in which the love of the Law and the fear of Heaven shall cleave to us, a life in which the desires of our heart shall be fulfilled for good. Amen.

From Islam:

Faith:

1. Say "He is Allah, The One and Only,
2. "Allah. the Eternal, Absolute;
3. "He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. "And there is none like unto Him.

Mankind

1. Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
2. "The King (or Ruler) of mankind,
3. "The Lord (or Judge) of mankind,
4. "From the mischief of the whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper)
5. "(The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,
6. Among Jinns and among men."

The Dawn

1. Say : "I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,
2. "From the mischief of created things;
3. "From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads;
4. "From the mischief of those who practice Secret Arts
5. "And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy."

From Sufism (the mystical branch of Islam):

(From the teachings of Hafiz)

Arise, oh Cup-bearer, rise! and bring
To lips that are thirsting the bowl they praise,
For it seemed that love was an easy thing,
But my feet have fallen on difficult ways.
I have prayed the wind o'er my heart to fling
The fragrance of musk in her hair that sleeps
In the night of her hair-yet no fragrance stays
The tears of my heart's blood my sad heart weeps.
Hear the Tavern-keeper who counsels you:
"With wine, with red wine your prayer carpet dye!"
There was never a traveler like him but knew
The ways of the road and the hostelry.
Where shall I rest, when the still night through,
Beyond thy gateway, oh Heart of my heart,
The bells of the camels lament and cry:
"Bind up thy burden again and depart!"
The waves run high, night is clouded with fears,
And eddying whirlpools clash and roar;
How shall my drowning voice strike their ears
Whose light-freighted vessels have reached the shore?
I sought mine own; the unsparing years
Have brought me mine own, a dishonoured name.
What cloak shall cover my misery o'er
When each jesting mouth has rehearsed my shame!
Oh Hafiz, seeking an end to strife,
Hold fast in thy mind what the wise have writ:
"If at last thou attain the desire of thy life,
Cast the world aside, yea, abandon it!"

From Buddhism:

Do not believe in what you have heard;
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations;
Do not believe anything because it is rumored and spoken of by many;
Do not believe merely because of the written statement of some old sage;
Do not believe in conjectures;
Do not believe merely in the authority of your teachers and elders.

Better than worshipping gods is following the ways of goodness.
After observation and analysis, when it agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.

Be a lamp unto thyself.

•••

For those who are interested in pursing the prayers and spiritual life of various cultures, especially the Eastern ones, I recommend as a starting point the writings and thoughts of Joseph Campbell, beginning at www.mysticfire.com/.

Barley

[Ermundo]

From Islam:

Faith:

1. Say "He is Allah, The One and Only,
2. "Allah. the Eternal, Absolute;
3. "He begetteth not, nor is He begotten;
4. "And there is none like unto Him.

Mankind

1. Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
2. "The King (or Ruler) of mankind,
3. "The Lord (or Judge) of mankind,
4. "From the mischief of the whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper)
5. "(The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind,
6. Among Jinns and among men."

The Dawn

1. Say : "I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,
2. "From the mischief of created things;
3. "From the mischief of Darkness as it overspreads;
4. "From the mischief of those who practice Secret Arts
5. "And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy."




I thank you Barley for those quotes to the Qur'an. They are parts of surah's; chapters in the holy book of Islam.


And thank you Narya (and you to Ara) for your well-thought prayer. It was kind and nice of you.

@Elgee: It's good of you to apologize and all, and I can't stop you from moderating the way you want, but if you have a personel issue, don't take it public.



Happy wishes,
Morgoththe1

[HLGStrider]

It isn't a personal issue. It is a policy issue, and forum policy allows this thread. That was all I was expressing. Forum policy also is against flaming, which I would say labeling a good percentage of the forum as hypocrits is a good example of.

It was either respond to Barli's posts under his posts to clarify the posts were against forum policy and requesting something that further went against forum policy or delete the posts as they were against forum policy. I assumed Barli would prefer the first because he obviously had a public issue to take out with the forum otherwise he would've pm'ed a mod or administrator rather than putting his opinion up for public scrutiny.

[Barliman Butterbur]

I thank you Barley for those quotes to the Qur'an. They are parts of surah's; chapters in the holy book of Islam.

My pleasure. The Qur'an is a great receptacle of wisdom. Understand: I have nothing against religions; I have EVERYTHING against their misuse.

Barley

[HLGStrider]

Thank God! Thank God! Thank God!

Matt is in the states again! He called me from the east coast while their plane was refueling this morning. I could barely breathe. He's somewhere flying on his way to California now and will soon be back in my arms! YAHOO!

[AraCelebEarwen]

No coffee. No sort of caffeine what-so-ever. It's not going to do you any good for a while. Keep cool and let him catch his own breath for a moment. He'll got home as soon as he can girl. He'll find you.

:D =^.^=

[Arlina]

Please pray for my friend, who wants to get married soon to a guy she has not been dating for a while. I believe that she is in love with him, but it still seems strange, I guess I'm just not used to this whole idea yet. I hope she has a happy marriage and that this is the right guy for her.

[Maeglin]

My girlfriend of the past 2 years broke up with me last night. I was completed blindsided by it, didn't see it coming at all. We are halfway through college, granted about 2 hours apart at different school, but we didn't really have any struggles ever, we have always been fine. But apparently, after this past summer when we spent practically every waking moment together and became extremely attached, being apart was just too difficult and painful for her to deal with. She said to me, "Are we supposed to live like this for the next 2 years, being apart most of the time and just seeing each other at little breaks from school?" Which I guess I can see the logic in, though the reason we've been able to stay together at all is because we were irrational in the first place and didn't even discuss anything before we both left for our freshman year of college, not to mention we have several friends who have had it worse than us (further apart for longer periods of time...like halfway across the country) who are now engaged after going through that. So maybe there are other factors at play here that I'm not seeing. I really felt like, if we had made it to our senior year of college, I would have married this girl. We are both strong Christians and had a strong relationship, but what can ya do? Neither of us were too thrilled about having to do this, so I suppose God is testing us both. I just spent an extremely restful night of about a total of one half an hour of sleep. :(

Anyway, sorry for the loquacious intro, but praise God for the time we had together because it was amazing and I wouldn't take a back a second of it...I don't think we ever even had a single big argument, if that gives you an idea of how well we were doing together. But also prayer for me please to remember that God has a reason for all that is happening and for help to get over her and move on.

[HLGStrider]

My husband's aunt commited suicide this week. Please pray for her family.

[Eledhwen]

My husband's aunt commited suicide this week. Please pray for her family.I am always deeply moved when a person loses the desire to live for long enough to do something about it, and my deepest sympathies go to your husband's relatives at this time. In prayer, the Lord has reminded me that He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in mercy; so rich that we can't begin to contemplate it.

[Firawyn]

Okay guys, I really don't frequent this thread often, but I do believe in the power of prayer, and I've had a bit of a rocky road these last few weeks.'

Basically, about four weeks ago my mother and I had a fight (one of many, nothing new) that ended in her saying 'conform or get out'.

Well I told her I'd get out, and then my parents gave me 30 days to move out... well less than a week later, we had another fight which ended in me leaving, and I have not been back since, save to get some of my stuff (the rest of my stuff is packed in boxes and sitting in the garage.

Anyway, so it's been an emotional roller-coaster for me, and I would appreciate any prayers.

Always,
Fir-

[AraCelebEarwen]

"Just remember that when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray!"

I think anyone would have a hard time saying it better.

And yes, it's hard and it can even flat out suck, but wasn't there something about obeying those over you with the one exception being that if they tell you to do something that is agents one of God's laws? Granted, I'm clueless as to what you two got into and even where it started, but... She is your mom. God put her over you and you should in some way respect that. I know, I've seen it with my dad and brother, the sparks can really get flying. But... All I can say is take it to God. I hope things work out or at least calm between you two. My mom and I are best friends, but even then it can come to a fight if one of us gets going. It hurts when that happens, but that's how it is.

Praying

[Firawyn]

Thanks Ara,

It means alot. I guess the best way to explain the sparks between my mother and I is that I'm 18 and she treats me like I'm 12...she doens't respect me, and has crossed and burned alot of bridges, therefore looseing much of my respect and trust toward her. I know she's my mother, and I'm trying to respect her, but I can't live under her roof.

I currently reside with another family - close friends of mine. I'll stay here till I graduate highschool (I'm a Sr.) and then we'll see.

Thanks again!
Fir-

[Eledhwen]

I'm sorry that your mother seems to have kept your leash too short. Maybe once you have graduated and she sees you all 'grown up' she will realise that you are not a little girl anymore. Are you an only child, or the youngest? I think parents find those bonds the hardest to deal with.

I've had five kids; their ages are between 10 and 31. Both of my grown up kids are mature, responsible adults, and both were allowed to tread their own paths and make their own mistakes once they reached 18. Yes, I sometimes strongly advised for or against some of their plans, but in the end it was their choice; and if it went wrong, "I told you so" was never used (because they knew that already).

I'll pray for you, but for your Mom too. If she was bluffing, you called it; and even if she was serious, she will be desperately worried for you (that's why the rules were so constricting - she wanted to keep you safe). If she needs you to need her, then her life is going through some serious adjustments right now.

I hope and pray that you get through all this, and the end of your schooling, still blossoming.

[Firawyn]

Thanks hun, she needs the prayer as much as I do! Blessings to you and yours! And thanks again!

[HLGStrider]

I would hope we all are, but I'd like to encourage prayers towards the Virginia Tech situation. There is just so much hurt there that I can't even begin to get my mind around the situation.

For joy though, my mother recently gave me another brother! Thaddeus James. I'm not sure where the name came from. We are calling him Tad. Cute baby. Looks like me, I'm told. ;).

[Eledhwen]

Wasn't Thaddeus a companion of St Paul (of Bible fame)?

Congratulations on your new sibling!

My news is sad. Please pray for my 10 year old Katherine, who loved her Granny lots and lots.

I lost my Mother on 13th April. She'd been going downhill for ages - given up on life. It was very frustrating. My two brothers, surviving sister and me were all together at the end, and her funeral celebrated her unique personality. When we found out Northampton couldn't do her funeral as they were fully booked, my youngest brother suggested we ask for a cancellation. We all laughed, but guess what? We got a cancellation! The mind boggles as to why; but the reality is it was a mercy and a kindness. Here in England it normally takes over a week to get a funeral organised, which drags out the grief (Scotland manage to do it in a day or two - go figure!). The hardest moments are seeing some nice cheese she'd like in a shop, or a new TV series she'd enjoy. No more phoning to discuss it. 'Bye, Mum!

[HLGStrider]

My husband flies out tomorrow to begin a seven month deployment in Iraq. He's going to a very small base where he should be relatively safe but I'm still a little worried about him despite all his assurances. Also, with the baby coming the seperation is going to be hard on us all. The baby is due about a month before Matt will return. I'd appreciate prayers for his safety and my sanity.

[Starbrow]

I'll say a prayer for all 3 of you. Hang in there.

[yhwh1st]

Most definately Elgee! Deployments aren't easy on the family at home (not to say it isn't on the other end). I'll be praying for you!


Please pray for me. I'm having a really hard time rebuilding any sort of relationship with my dad since my parents divorced. I found out some surprisingly...um...don'tknowhowtosayit things, that resulted in a loss of a great deal of respect for him as a role model, spiritual leader, and...as my dad. It's to the point now that I don't even enjoy spending time with him anymore. It's like he's not even the same person I grew up knowing. I guess this turned into a kind of rant.

Please just pray that God will open a door for us to talk about some things without defensiveness. The last time I tried to talk to him (nearly two years ago) he got incredibly defensive and angry, to the point that he yelled at me. So you can imagine I'm a little apprehensive of talking to him again.

[Firawyn]

@ Elgee: You poor girl! We're all here for you, don't forget that! God will take care of your man, you just concentrate on you own health and the little one.


@ yhwh1st: Hun, I've been there, done that, and if you need any one to talk to, drop me a PM.


In my own world: Pray for my health...it is in a downward spiral and not looking up. Pain beyond reason. Yuck.


Peace!
Fir-

[yhwh1st]

Thanks Fir! That really means a lot to me. I may take you up on that some time when I actually have the time.

As for your health: I hope it's nothing serious. I will be praying. *hugs*

Also, please call me Meg. :)

[Eledhwen]

My 11 year old daughter, Kathy, is taking her Grade 2 Music Theatre exam tomorrow. It means a lot to her, but she has a cold and has been coughing a lot. Please pray that she will be well enough. She will be performing a song and dance routine of 'Castle on a Cloud' from Les Miserables, and 'Oh I do like to be beside the seaside', a Victorian music hall song.

Thanks.

[HLGStrider]

Wish we could all see it. I'd say post video, but this is too scary a world to put kid video on the net, unfortunately.

[Eledhwen]

Wish we could all see it. I'd say post video, but this is too scary a world to put kid video on the net, unfortunately.I don't think the London College of Music Exam Board would allow video. I'm not even allowed to watch the exam; which must have live piano accompaniment and is followed by a viva voce session. however, I could hear her, and she managed to hold her cough at bay (thanks to anyone who prayed). I haven't a video of her singing, but here's one of her dance class at a show back in March: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEwoyS4ZfkQ (I zoom in on her a couple of times). The quality's not good, but you get the idea.

[Starbrow]

Hi Eledhwen,
How did your daughter do with her exams? I hope they went ok.

[Eledhwen]

They went great, thanks! Her throat was still sore, but I heard her singing and her voice was fine. She said afterwards that she had to fight the cough down; but by the grace of God she managed it. She gets the results in January or February. She got a distinction for her Grade 1, so I'm pretty sure she's passed.

[Starbrow]

That's wonderful news. It's nice to hear when things go well.

[HLGStrider]

Here's a miracle/blessing.

I was on the freeway going a what I thought was a conservative 60-65mph but when there is black ice that really isn't that conservative . . . so, passing another car I ended up fishtailing followed by a quick 360 and ended up nose into the concrete divider. The first miracle was that I didn't hit the car I was passing. The second was that I was unhurt but definitely panicking. I called the police and because I am almost full term-pregnant ended up spending four hours being "observed" at the hospital and then told that since I was having intermittent contractions (normal for 38 weeks) they wanted to keep me overnight to make sure I didn't go into preterm labor. They woke me up every three hours to take my blood pressure, but oh well. I'm just lucky that I didn't kill myself or hurt the baby.

Then my car, which the officer had told me was still driveable, had a scratch that turned out to be mostly concrete dust that was removable with a rag, and that was pretty much it. I mean, I have a foot long scuff in my front bumper, but nothing worse. Car is still completely usable and mostly pretty.

I'm just really grateful.

[Starbrow]

I'm thankful His angels were watching over you and the baby. May God continue to keep you in his care the next few weeks. I can't wait to hear what your little girl is like.

[Valandil]

HLG... Praise the Lord! :)

[Barliman Butterbur]

Here's a miracle/blessing.

I was on the freeway going at what I thought was a conservative 60-65mph but when there is black ice that really isn't that conservative . . .

I'm happy and relieved that you and the baby are fine! My response as a father of three grown children: Pregnant mommies can never drive too carefully or conservatively. Leave earlier and drive more slowly, especially in bad driving conditions. You were lucky this time.

Barley

[Barliman Butterbur]

I don't think the London College of Music Exam Board would allow video. I'm not even allowed to watch the exam; which must have live piano accompaniment and is followed by a viva voce session. however, I could hear her, and she managed to hold her cough at bay (thanks to anyone who prayed). I haven't a video of her singing, but here's one of her dance class at a show back in March: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEwoyS4ZfkQ (I zoom in on her a couple of times). The quality's not good, but you get the idea.

Ah, the London College of Music! Years and years ago, when I was a music major at UCLA and still taking piano lessons, my teacher had me enroll in distance-learning courses from the LCM. I read dozens of little blue books. They really gave me a workout and drilled it in! Best damn courses in basic music I ever had. (I have fond memories of crotchets, quavers, and hemidemisemiquavers rather than quarter notes, eighth notes, etc. :D )

So what's your connection with them? :)

Barley

[Barliman Butterbur]

Okay guys, I really don't frequent this thread often, but I do believe in the power of prayer, and I've had a bit of a rocky road these last few weeks.'

Basically, about four weeks ago my mother and I had a fight (one of many, nothing new) that ended in her saying 'conform or get out'.

Well I told her I'd get out, and then my parents gave me 30 days to move out... well less than a week later, we had another fight which ended in me leaving, and I have not been back since, save to get some of my stuff (the rest of my stuff is packed in boxes and sitting in the garage.

Anyway, so it's been an emotional roller-coaster for me, and I would appreciate any prayers.

Always,
Fir-

That's terrible, Firawyn! Whatever you do, don't let your actions be driven by anger or retaliation. Use your head and do what's in your own best interests.

Barley

[Firawyn]

First - Elgee, thank God you're okay! And the baby. Your Marine is going to have a heart attack when he hears that one...be safe sweety. Stay home on in the internet. Keep off the road. ;)



Barley, your post reminded me that an update would be prudent. Since that post...okay, view timeline:

Jan 07 - Events as stated above.

Then till July 07 - Lived with some family freinds. Didn't speak to my parents for 3 months, then started working with them.

In July, I moved back in with my parents, things were going better.

In Oct, I relived the Jan thing, and left again.

I lived out of my car, bounced between friends' houses, etc for a few weeks, and then moved in with my friend Alex.

Been there since.

When I left in October, I we (my mother and I) did another, "let's just avoid each other for three months."

Then we started talking again, and she kinda begged me to come home for Chistmas.

I did, and so far things are looking up for us. I wont move back in...(fool me once shame on you; fool me twice shame on me), but over all things are going okay.

Barley, you making note of that was interesting because I was just thinking about how much my world has changed in the year 2007. Who I was in 2006 and who I am now, starting 2008...I've changed alot. It's been a wild year...I don't know if I'm ever gunna top 2007 as far as life altering years. Hope not! :eek:

Anyway, there's an update...keep praying.
Fir-

[Barliman Butterbur]

Fir: I PM'd you.

Barley

[Ermundo]

To Firawn: You know, a lot of people out there get in family feuds. I argue with my mom sometimes, when she does something I'm iffy about, or if we just plain disagree. In the end though, the love we share puts aside all those inconsistencies in our mother-son relationship. No matter how different two individuals are, if your fighting with your parent, just saying "Sorry" or forgiving the other person can make things so much easier. You only have one mom, only one, who deep down inside loves you, and you know this. 3 month silences aren't gonna do anything, and I cannot imagine how awkward it is to be in each other's presence after so long.

[Firawyn]

Ermundo, this would be a very good idea...if my mother would let go of her pride long enough to say it.:(

[Ermundo]

Maybe she's waiting for you to say that magic word. Have you ever asked her about the root of the problem?

[Eledhwen]

Car is still completely usable and mostly pretty.
I'm just really grateful.I just get the feeling that your guardian angel has to put in a lot of overtime! Why not get one of those 'baby on board' stickers, and put it in front of the steering wheel until the birth, to remind you who's in the car with you. I've had a similar experience on ice; I skidded off the road on a corner, through the ONLY gap in a hedge, into a very bumpy frozen ploughed field - not a scratch on me or the car; and no babies around.

Ah, the London College of Music! So what's your connection with them?

BarleyThey offer a graded Music Theatre exam that my youngest daughter takes. She's just taken grade 2 at age 11; but if she gets to grade 6 it counts towards her University admissions points (should she want them). the LCM is now part of Thames Valley University. Everyone in my family does music in one form or another; but only my nephew chose it for his University degree.

[Valandil]

Always wanted more time to post more on these two issues, but a short one will have to suffice:

Elgee - you probably don't like hearing it from everyone :p - but I agree with BB (and Eledwhen). You can feel fortunate that you made it out of the one incident OK, but please, PLEASE be very careful. It's great to rely on God, and to praise Him - but it's also reckless to count on Him rescuing us from tight spots. People still die in incidents like that - even those who love God. So... His love isn't always expressed in what WE consider a timely rescue. :)

Since I had initially just 'given praise' - I wanted to clarify a bit.

I suspect you know that though - and really, those kinds of driving things can happen to any of us. We should ALL be careful driving on icy roads in winter.

Firawyn - the main thing I wanted to mention to you is: for now, even if/while you're still living away from home - make it a point to visit. Call first, and make it clear that you're asking to spend a little time together. It's normal for adult children to move out of the home - and it's also normal for them to continue to have a good relationship with their folks.

It's also VERY common for even that good relationship to have a shaky start.

As a child becomes an adult, living at home, it creates tension. It's difficult for all parties to handle that tension. Eruptions are quite common - but still to be avoided as much as possible, or at least dealt with constructively after they've happened.

Best wishes (and my prayers) to you and your parents - as you transition from a 'parent-child' relationship to a 'parent-adult child' relationship. :) You will all find the latter rewarding, but you'll also find that it requires adjustments, just like anything else in life.

Also... sometimes 'the issue is not the issue' - it's possible there's something else in your mom's life that she's reacting to. Then again - it's also possible this issue IS the issue. I'm decidedly neutral on that one (because either possibility is very possible). :D

Hope I've said enough and not too much. :)

[Firawyn]

@ Ermundo - The root of the problem is fuzzy. I'm in therapy trying to figure that one out. Let's just say I had an...unstable childhood.:rolleyes:

@ Valandil - right there is a summery of my New Years Resolution. At this point, I'm going to do all I can do to makes things better....the rest is up to her.

[HLGStrider]

Oregon weather is . . . interesting. I checked the accident report section of my local paper (they got my address wrong . . . which I don't mind that much but which is also why I rarely use the local paper for news or anything other than the comic and crossword pages. At least every third article has an error in it . . . or a typo, which annoys me more.) and I was one of ten accidents reported by the state police alone for that day. Most of which were non-injury like mine, all of which seemed to involve ice. The issue so much isn't the ice and snow but they way it changes so quickly. Melt is awful for traction. Melt followed by a short freeze is nasty nasty nasty and that is what I was dealing with. All the snow was gone but had left a wet road which in the early morning had left a few invisible but dangerous spots. No way to always avoid those. I've done a 360 at 20mph on the road outside my house.

This morning we had rain at 32 degrees . . . Falls wet, freezes shortly. Slippery everywhere. I've fallen in love with my car's temperature gage which gave me a fair warning that this wasn't just rain. Then I don't get over confident when I see all the four wheel drivers blowing past me . . .

[Eledhwen]

Please think of me on 14th Feb. I'm having day surgery to have veins removed from the full length of my left leg (they assure me they will leave enough behind to prevent it shrivelling up :p). I want to be back at work after a week or so; but when I mention it to people, I get a lot of shaking of heads and sucking through teeth in reply. I plan to be well enough to lead the singing in church on the 24th (even if I'm sat down).

Thanks. Janet.
*** EDIT ***
It's now Feb 15th. My two hour op went very well, and my food is now staying down. My left leg is considerably thinner (pretty much matches the right leg now). Thanks to anyone who put in a word for me.

[HLGStrider]

My grandfather has had various health problems most related to his bout with lymphoma and (simultaneously) a different sort of cancer. The second sort of cancer was a tumor that was treated with a very new drug which probably saved his life but now five years later has apparently caused congestive heart failure. We aren't sure what is happening now, but he has spent the last few days in the hospital and can't control his own heart rate.

I'm not sure how bad this is. No one I've talked to seems willing to make an estimate about his prognosis and what I've read online about his condition isn't conclusive. Congestive heart failure can be manageable or it can be fatal. I would appreciate prayer for him at this time, however, and for my grandmother. They've been married over forty years and this is probably harder on her than him.

[Firawyn]

Hey people - just so everyone who may have noticed my lack of participation this past week, here's the explanation.

I was in a car accident this week. Some guy did a U-Turn on a busy road (cause he was in a hurry) and pulled out right in front of me. I t-boned him, he got a dent in his SUV, and one shattered window. He was fine.

I got my front end smashed to bits, windshield shattered, frame twisted, airbags deployed. Point here is I took the brunt of it. I'm okay, just shaken up, and sore. I'm seeing my chiropractor every other freaking day to try and put my neck back to where its supposed to be.

I posted that here for two reasons.

1) Because I am fully aware of the fact that, had the airbags not deployed, I could be in the hospital - or dead. :eek: So I'm THANKING God for his protection.

2) Just to ask for prayer for a quick recovery and a smooth process in dealing with Insurance Companies, and that the settlement is enough for me to replace my car, which, in case the description didn't make my point, is totaled.


Thanks a million guys,
Fir-

[Starbrow]

I'm glad you're not hurt badly and that God was watching over you.

[Miss Insanity]

Even though I'm not really one for God or prayers, I will keep you in my thoughts and continue to hope for the best. Chiropractors are good folks and they've gotten me out of a few jams too. Best wishes. <3

[Grey_Wolf]

Fir - wish u the all the best and a speedy recovery.

regards
GW

[Eledhwen]

Thank God!

A car you can replace; but you....

God speed your recovery; whiplash injury is no small thing, and I hope and pray that every part of you is restored to full health.

.... and that your insurance payout is miraculously speedy (and generous)!

[Starbrow]

I'd like to ask for prayers for my family and me. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis is good, but it is a very stressful time for us as I have many decisions to make about which course of treatment I receive.

[Eledhwen]

I'd like to ask for prayers for my family and me. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis is good, but it is a very stressful time for us as I have many decisions to make about which course of treatment I receive.My heart goes out to you. This has been a problem in my own family which I have so far escaped. I'm praying for peace of mind, wisdom and a complete recovery for you; and clinical excellence from those who are treating you. "Underneath are the everlasting arms".

[Grey_Wolf]

I'd like to ask for prayers for my family and me. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis is good, but it is a very stressful time for us as I have many decisions to make about which course of treatment I receive.

Im sorry, Starbrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend.

[Firawyn]

Thank you everyone - I'm feeling alot better. Still waiting on insurance, but I know it takes time. :)


I'd like to ask for prayers for my family and me. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The prognosis is good, but it is a very stressful time for us as I have many decisions to make about which course of treatment I receive.

I'm sorry Starbrow. Breast Cancer is not an easy thing to deal with. And sadly, it is all too common. You don't by chance remember a woman called Lonna, who used to roam TTF (aka, don't know where she went)? She's a writer, and she also went though Breast Cancer. She wrote a book (http://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Chemo-Room-Lonna-Williams/dp/1588980855/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211231663&sr=1-5) about it, and it's really good. Might be something you wanna pick up.

Good luck with everything, and keep us posted. :)

[HLGStrider]

It feels a little strange putting in a prayer request for this because it doesn't seem personal but it sort of is. My favorite musician is Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman, not only because of his music, but whenever I've seen him in concert, he's come across as an honest, sincere man who cares about his beliefs and causes. One cause he has always been vocal about is adoption. His family is made up of three biological children plus three adopted daughters (all from China) and he has a foundation to help connect families with children.

I pulled up a news site this morning and saw the following story.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,357046,00.html


For those who don't read it, basically, there was a car accident involving one of his older children (the driver) and his five-year-old daughter, Maria, and Maria didn't make it. I can't imagine going through with my family. I can't imagine being the teen who was driving.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BUk5SZ18WhY

He wrote this song for his last album about his daughters. It came out while I was pregnant with my daughter and I can never listen to it without getting choked up. I guess that's why this feels personal. Mr. Chapman has touched my life often and I'd like to request prayer for him during his and his family's hardship.

http://stevencurtischapman.com/

This is Mr. Chapman's website. There is information there about his foundation and how to make a donation in Maria's name.

[Firawyn]

Wow. That's so sad. I'm actually quite surprised this is the first I've heard about it.

:(