As time has gone by on this Forum I've found myself telling others that I will pray for them.
I get the sneaky suspicion though that many would like prayer but are too shy (or even prideful) to ask.
Well let me tell you...God is not too big or too far away to hear our requests and even encourages us to pray for others. Gods ears are open for business 24/7
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" Jeremiah 29:13
Keep in mind that God doesn't always answer prayer how we want Him to, or when we want Him to, but He does answer them one of 3 ways...Yes, No, or Wait.
As much as I wish otherwise there are many areas of my own life where I'm still on Gods "waiting" list, but I also realize the foolishness of giving up on Him just because of my impatience, so knowing He hears, and wants to hear my requests I continue on.
So, with that said...do you have any prayer requests?
Write them below and I promise to pray for you and those you request prayer for...
Rich
Rich,
Thank you. That was wonderful~!
I am not too proud to ask for prayers, if you're not too busy :).
I dropped in on my daughter yesterday where she & your bf live. The whole day before I cried & stared at pics of her. Was missing her SO MUCH.
Well, I'm glad I did. We didn't get angry at each other, agreed on three boundaries, and parted with many I love you's and hugs. She cried & I swore saw a glimpse of my daughter. Says she's still clean. She looked sober.
She's going back to her waitress job three days a week. Says she wants to fix her life. Told her I'd help with saving things & getting things for her apartment (her goal to be on her own) , IF & when she shows us she is clean & dumps the bf. My husband & I are almost certain he's given her drugs as we found out he stole pain pills from his GRANDMA!! He's enabled her. I went through his car (with permission, though he didn't want me too but my hubby was there, and well, he's big. lo) Anyway found heroin bags, so that put him at the top of my s*** list.
Anyway, my prayers were answered for the day, and I left my daughter feeling hopeful & contented.
It was enough for the day. We'll see how she does. I expect relapses though I didn't tell her that. Gotta stat somewhere~.
So, please Rich, pray for our family, please pray especially for strength in my daughter.
And if I can pray for you or a loved one, please let me know!!
Love & God bless,
Dee
Thank you. That was wonderful~!
I am not too proud to ask for prayers, if you're not too busy :).
I dropped in on my daughter yesterday where she & your bf live. The whole day before I cried & stared at pics of her. Was missing her SO MUCH.
Well, I'm glad I did. We didn't get angry at each other, agreed on three boundaries, and parted with many I love you's and hugs. She cried & I swore saw a glimpse of my daughter. Says she's still clean. She looked sober.
She's going back to her waitress job three days a week. Says she wants to fix her life. Told her I'd help with saving things & getting things for her apartment (her goal to be on her own) , IF & when she shows us she is clean & dumps the bf. My husband & I are almost certain he's given her drugs as we found out he stole pain pills from his GRANDMA!! He's enabled her. I went through his car (with permission, though he didn't want me too but my hubby was there, and well, he's big. lo) Anyway found heroin bags, so that put him at the top of my s*** list.
Anyway, my prayers were answered for the day, and I left my daughter feeling hopeful & contented.
It was enough for the day. We'll see how she does. I expect relapses though I didn't tell her that. Gotta stat somewhere~.
So, please Rich, pray for our family, please pray especially for strength in my daughter.
And if I can pray for you or a loved one, please let me know!!
Love & God bless,
Dee
Hi Dee,
Will be happy to pray for you, your family, daughter and even her bf
Please pray for my son Sean as the last two times I talked to him (he lives over 1000 miles away) he was high on meth. etc. etc.
Also, he had told me awhile back that he had cancer. and kept to that lie for over a year. We were highly suspicious of this, and he's come clean that he never had it.
He confessed that he only wanted to hurt myself and my family.
Because of this, and other whopper lies and other things, I've decided it was best for all to disengage from him.
He's ALWAYS in my prayers and in the ultimate hands now.
Thanks for your prayers,
Rich
Will be happy to pray for you, your family, daughter and even her bf
Please pray for my son Sean as the last two times I talked to him (he lives over 1000 miles away) he was high on meth. etc. etc.
Also, he had told me awhile back that he had cancer. and kept to that lie for over a year. We were highly suspicious of this, and he's come clean that he never had it.
He confessed that he only wanted to hurt myself and my family.
Because of this, and other whopper lies and other things, I've decided it was best for all to disengage from him.
He's ALWAYS in my prayers and in the ultimate hands now.
Thanks for your prayers,
Rich
Thank you Rich.
I'll pray gladly, for your family & son, Sean. I know you'll always love him & pray for him. It comes naturally but made difficult by how they act at times. I'm sorry for the distance between you all too.
I know it affects everybody each in our own ways.
I'm so sorry he's told you such hurtful lies. That's unimaginable. My daughter K has told some real humdingers herself. I pray she grows & changes that aspect of herself. Sean too.
I can understand why it's best to disengage. I hadn't seen my daughter for 6 weeks until the other day. Stopped by her bf's apt. on a whim.
We ended up having a rational conversation, set common boundaries. She even cried, hugged me & we had multiple I love you's. Tomorrow's her sister's bday & she'll be here. I'll pick her up. She wants to come. Told her no bf. That's fine.
So yet again, please pray tomorrow goes well & no body butt heads. lol It's a step in the right direction....I hope.
Love & God bless you all,
Dee
I'll pray gladly, for your family & son, Sean. I know you'll always love him & pray for him. It comes naturally but made difficult by how they act at times. I'm sorry for the distance between you all too.
I know it affects everybody each in our own ways.
I'm so sorry he's told you such hurtful lies. That's unimaginable. My daughter K has told some real humdingers herself. I pray she grows & changes that aspect of herself. Sean too.
I can understand why it's best to disengage. I hadn't seen my daughter for 6 weeks until the other day. Stopped by her bf's apt. on a whim.
We ended up having a rational conversation, set common boundaries. She even cried, hugged me & we had multiple I love you's. Tomorrow's her sister's bday & she'll be here. I'll pick her up. She wants to come. Told her no bf. That's fine.
So yet again, please pray tomorrow goes well & no body butt heads. lol It's a step in the right direction....I hope.
Love & God bless you all,
Dee
Rich,
If you have a moment I sure could use a prayer plus one. First my son J who has used since 15, he is heroin and xanax and anything else he can get.
We've done it all whether I did it right or wrong I did what I thought was right. Sometimes I hated my own son for the torture he put us through and then I asked for God's forgiveness because you shouldn't hate your own blood. I feel like I am being punished for some reason, for brining in my son into the world to be a burden on society. Other times I prayed that if he died will I be told.
So many things I asked God for and sometimes I feel greedy, but if you could put in a prayer and asked him to protect my son again where ever he is and that he finds his way home/sober and happy.
I will also pray for your son Sean that he finds his way home with a clean body/soul and purpose in life to become a good man.
XX
Sue
If you have a moment I sure could use a prayer plus one. First my son J who has used since 15, he is heroin and xanax and anything else he can get.
We've done it all whether I did it right or wrong I did what I thought was right. Sometimes I hated my own son for the torture he put us through and then I asked for God's forgiveness because you shouldn't hate your own blood. I feel like I am being punished for some reason, for brining in my son into the world to be a burden on society. Other times I prayed that if he died will I be told.
So many things I asked God for and sometimes I feel greedy, but if you could put in a prayer and asked him to protect my son again where ever he is and that he finds his way home/sober and happy.
I will also pray for your son Sean that he finds his way home with a clean body/soul and purpose in life to become a good man.
XX
Sue
Will be happy to pray for you Dee and you too Sue!
Thanks for making your requests known.
Rich :-)
Thanks for making your requests known.
Rich :-)
Rich - what a marvelous idea! Thanks for posting.
You all know what I've been going through lately. Please pray that my daughter finds the strength to overcome her addiction and find her path to start her life as a young, smart beautiful woman.
Please pray for me, as I lick my wounds, mourn and recover.
I'll be praying for each of your situations.
Lynn
You all know what I've been going through lately. Please pray that my daughter finds the strength to overcome her addiction and find her path to start her life as a young, smart beautiful woman.
Please pray for me, as I lick my wounds, mourn and recover.
I'll be praying for each of your situations.
Lynn
Happy to :-)
Thank you all funny how much better I feel once I speak to each and everyone of you. My guilt for not be able to turn my son around has been lifted each day I come on here.
I am hoping one day to come and say he is sober and living a sober, happy life.
Let's us all hope that one day we can brag that this is so..
I love each one of you for your strength, kindness and support that you have given me this last year..
XXX
Sue
I am hoping one day to come and say he is sober and living a sober, happy life.
Let's us all hope that one day we can brag that this is so..
I love each one of you for your strength, kindness and support that you have given me this last year..
XXX
Sue
Please pray that my mom and I would have the strength to get through this weekend, that my father will stay calm and the withdrawals will be as easy as they can be, and that on Monday, we are given the exact direction and wisdom to know where to go from here, and if need be, the strength to walk away.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
apugh91,
Will pray for you all, especially your dad.Your mom & you will be tested too.
You guys have a long road ahead of ya.
Don't expect miracles right yet. It's been my experience that God answers in "no" "yes" and "not yet". We're hoping for the "yes"! But don't lose hope & stay strong even if things don't go the way we want right off the bat. Your dad is gonna be miserable as he detoxes so expect it.
God only gives us what He knows we can handle...Although I think he has much more faith in my strength than I do! I know He's given you both strength for the path that lies ahead.
Hang in there and comfort each other. It's an awful thing to go through. But you can & will survive. It's gonna be a bumpy road for a while...
God love & bless you,
Dee
Will pray for you all, especially your dad.Your mom & you will be tested too.
You guys have a long road ahead of ya.
Don't expect miracles right yet. It's been my experience that God answers in "no" "yes" and "not yet". We're hoping for the "yes"! But don't lose hope & stay strong even if things don't go the way we want right off the bat. Your dad is gonna be miserable as he detoxes so expect it.
God only gives us what He knows we can handle...Although I think he has much more faith in my strength than I do! I know He's given you both strength for the path that lies ahead.
Hang in there and comfort each other. It's an awful thing to go through. But you can & will survive. It's gonna be a bumpy road for a while...
God love & bless you,
Dee
Please pray for my brother. He's been abusing pills and whatever else he can get his hands on. The one that scares me the most is Heroin though. He's been a user for years. He has been to rehab quite a few times now. The last time, he swore he was clean. He has lost numerous friends to it and swore he would never touch it. I allowed him to move into my home with my family, which includes two small children, under the condition that he had to be sober and going to meetings.
The meetings stopped and his behavior changed. Not showering, not washing his clothes. Just generally living in filth. Told him this was not acceptable. He became irate and left. Came back crying, then later found him sleeping on the floor next to his bed. Questioned him and he became even more irate to the point I was scared he would hit me. I kicked him out and was convinced he was using again. He only took a back pack of some of his dirty clothes with him and left everything else behind. Last night, while trying to pack his things, I discovered a used needle without a cap, left behind. This scares me. Not only for him but for my family, one of my young kids is into everything! What if she would have gotten a hold of this?
I feel horrible for putting my family through this. I have finally come to terms with not being able to help him. Theres nothing I can do. He has to want it. I hurt my family trying to save him. I've also been mentally preparing myself for his demise, and it hurts me to say that. He needs prayers. Thats all I can think of to save him.
The meetings stopped and his behavior changed. Not showering, not washing his clothes. Just generally living in filth. Told him this was not acceptable. He became irate and left. Came back crying, then later found him sleeping on the floor next to his bed. Questioned him and he became even more irate to the point I was scared he would hit me. I kicked him out and was convinced he was using again. He only took a back pack of some of his dirty clothes with him and left everything else behind. Last night, while trying to pack his things, I discovered a used needle without a cap, left behind. This scares me. Not only for him but for my family, one of my young kids is into everything! What if she would have gotten a hold of this?
I feel horrible for putting my family through this. I have finally come to terms with not being able to help him. Theres nothing I can do. He has to want it. I hurt my family trying to save him. I've also been mentally preparing myself for his demise, and it hurts me to say that. He needs prayers. Thats all I can think of to save him.
Yes please pray for my son Zach. He's been struggling for 8 years.
And I need prayers to guide me so I don't enable him
thank you so much
And I need prayers to guide me so I don't enable him
thank you so much
