other Multi-faith prayer request (Editable thread)

[Rob Monster]

NamePros created a new thread category where your posts remain editable after you post. I have an immediate thought for how to put that capability to use, and that is an ongoing thread for prayer requests.

Prayer warriors from any faith are welcome to follow this thread and intercede for folks who are running into some adverse circumstance or challenge, are at an important crossroad, etc.

Even if you have no faith, send kind thoughts.

Since the posts are editable, posters can come back later and add a post-script to about whether some issue was resolved or was otherwise overcome, or posted can just white it out.

The main thing is to just send good thoughts to whoever needs them. If others want to PM someone about their challenge or circumstance, by all means have at it.

That's it. If the thread goes nowhere, no worries.

 

[Joshua Mayowa]

Very well put!

In looking for a verse that I heard this past Sunday, this video link kept coming up so I'll post it...maybe someone will be interested. Although I am a staunch nondemoninationalist (did I just create a word?!) David Jeremiah is one of those active today I like...I agree with most of what he says. Having said that, I am posting a link to one of his sermons on this subject. About the first minute is intro, then he gets started...his words are written below the video for those that would rather read than listen.

https://sermons.love/david-jeremiah/341-dr-david-jeremiah-god-loved-you-before-you-were-born.html

This revolves round my quiet time today. Jer 29:11, John15:16

My favourite portion for "God's love" is Song of Solomon 8: 5, 6 and 7 because it was a great and direct revelation the Lord gracious gave me that day. It was so real.

Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? I raised thee up under the apple tree: there thy mother brought thee forth: there she brought thee forth that bare thee.

Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which has a most vehement flame.

Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.

Those are great scriptures for me. I wish to ask God when I get to heaven to replay that day for me. It was real. As if I was seeing the Lord standing when I was coming out of my mother's womb (vs5).

There is nothing that can stop God from loving me and if God gives me the whole world, it still not equals how much He loves me (vs7).

He showed me His love first before demanding for mine (vs6).

 

[BrandEntrance.com]

Thanks for sharing. I can relate to your story having been blessed with a beautiful girl after dealing with multiple miscarriages, medical complications and IVF. 7 years were worth the wait but it's took a toll on us. I've shed a fair deal of tears and have had my battles with God.

You and everyone struggling with these matters will be in my prayers forever.

I am a hard person to bring to tears, but they certainly appear when that journey is taken. Even the success is full of fear in the beginning. Congratulations on your victory. Funny that I say that because we toyed with the names Victor and Victoria.

 

[BrandEntrance.com]

My father was 47 when I was born and my mother 44. It was a big shock to my much older brother and sister (he has passed) and she recently had to acknowledge to me, directed by her therapist, that I disrupted her 'princess' lifestyle once I 'baby' was born.

Children are certainly a blessing at any age. Growing up and to this day, I always ask(ed) God to let me know my purpose so I can move on...you know, let me do whatever it is meant for me to do and let me go home. As my mother aged and I stepped up to take care of her, in her beautiful southern belle drawl she would say "this is why you survived (insert many things/events here) it was to help me now"...she was always quick to add that my true purpose was still coming. Your newest addition was brought forth for some purpose...as we all are.

I will pray that your belief in God will be strengthened and that your path be made smooth.

My older kids are from two other marriages. They are young and doing their own things. Expecting a visit from my next youngest who is 18 and about to do his Military Service soon. I think about all my children every day and can't help but be reminded of each of their habits and things they did as babies.

This one is a movie star. He has been a baby in a TV series and a movie too. He's only 16 months.

Now that I have him I have started looking at my health again. Got a gym card, running every other day... strangely enough getting up at around 05:00 am and crashing at 22:30 despite being somewhat of an insomniac before...

 

[BrandEntrance.com]

To be a Dad again at 49, I think that would still be very cool. Congrats there.

My wife and her business partner both had babies in their 40's. I cannot imagine our lives without the blessing of our youngest daughter. The other 4 kids are grown but the youngest is turning 16 next month.

On the other hand, if we had not had our youngest daughter, we would be empty nesters by now. I would have had a lot more time to work on other things and been far more mobile than I have been.

Children have many fathers.

My wife and I both had prior marriages. Her ex-husband was a positive force in my own 2 sons lives, and I remain a positive force for his son and daughter, who I helped raise as if they were my own flesh and blood.

In my own neighborhood, we have many kids who I look out for and for whom I am a prayer intercessor. Epik board member @Braden Pollock is not a dad but he has helped raise another man's son.

If you have a gift, e.g. as sport coach, as handy person, a person who knows how to grow things, etc it would be an unforgettable blessing for many kids to have someone of integrity teach them.

At the end of the day, I believe all is grace and providence. Setbacks are often resets. As one door closes, another opens. I believe this verse says much:

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28


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Postscript added 2/23 PM:

Just returned from a walk with the dogs -- this is usually quality prayer time. I did send up a prayer for @jamesall and as I started to pray, a perfect rainbow formed in the eastern sky. It carried on for the duration. I don't usually bring electronics for the walks, so no photo. I think @jamesall will know if the prayer made an impact. By the way, this is a favorite go-to verse. It just happens to be in the book of James:

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Thanks for this Rob.

Not sure what the response might have been because I am busier than ever... Only saw this thread a few minutes ago. God Bless You.

You would find a better man in John Hume that that biggot Paisley. Paisley was without much risk being a part of the oppressive majority at that time.

The British had a sniper on him, for a period,- (The Third Force) in case he lifted a brick or ordered an attack. He had that much power, and they told him that he better not upset the boat too much.

 

[Mister Funsky]

My older kids are from two other marriages. They are young and doing their own things. Expecting a visit from my next youngest who is 18 and about to do his Military Service soon. I think about all my children every day and can't help but be reminded of each of their habits and things they did as babies.

This one is a movie star. He has been a baby in a TV series and a movie too. He's only 16 months.

Now that I have him I have started looking at my health again. Got a gym card, running every other day... strangely enough getting up at around 05:00 am and crashing at 22:30 despite being somewhat of an insomniac before...

Please tell your son I appreciate his upcoming service...wish I had made a career out of the military. I've got a niece in the Navy and she just signed for 2 more years. Hopefully the baby will remain grounded despite the bright lights and fame!

Having had my share of unexpected health issues, it is truly of the most value in a persons life. Docs credit my survival to a daily smoothie first thing in the morning consisting of plain yogurt, banana, nuts, apple (including the seeds), blueberries, broccoli, carrots and whatever fresh fruit/veggie on hand. They officially cannot give God credit...it would not be appropriate in today's climate some say. Sleep is the thing I lack...it's important for good health but there is sooooooo much for me to do!

 

[BrandEntrance.com]

Hopefully the baby will remain grounded despite the bright lights and fame!

He should be pretty much in God's good books... he has been baptised about 15 times. Once IRL and 13 times on the set, and then rebaptised to his original name... by me ...just in case. :D

 

[Rob Monster]

@Intelliname has been on a spiritual journey. He produced this video recently:

I thought it was decent and he allowed me to share it.

Hopefully he will become active on NP.

 

[dirk]

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[Mister Funsky]

No verse comes immediately to mind but I just wanted to let you know I will pray for you to find comfort and have a settled mind. All family is important but to honor one's mother (and father) is primary. I will also pray for peace and wisdom for you.

 

[Mister Funsky]

Romans 15:13
I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

Romans 12:18
and do your best to live at peace with everyone.

Philippians 4:9
You know the teachings I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my example. And God, who gives peace, will be with you.

Psalms 122:8
Because of my friends and my relatives, I will pray for peace.

(some of the above may not apply directly, but may help a little)

 

[dirk]

No verse comes immediately to mind but I just wanted to let you know I will pray for you to find comfort and have a settled mind. All family is important but to honor one's mother (and father) is primary. I will also pray for peace and wisdom for you.

Appreciate it. Thank you. That's all I can ask for. There's times I feel like I have a direct line with God, and times where I feel like he figured I'm capable of figuring it out on my own. I dunno. I never doubt him but a 24/7 on speed dial would be pretty amazing.

 

[dirk]

Romans 15:13
I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

Romans 12:18
and do your best to live at peace with everyone.

Philippians 4:9
You know the teachings I gave you, and you know what you heard me say and saw me do. So follow my example. And God, who gives peace, will be with you.

Psalms 122:8
Because of my friends and my relatives, I will pray for peace.

(some of the above may not apply directly, but may help a little)

Thanks a bunch for giving some pointers. Again, really appreciate it. Will do some more reading on the scriptures you mentioned before I head off to bed, say my prayers. Thank you.

 

[Rob Monster]

I could actually do with some guidance. I have a hard time putting some things in perspective.

I had a big fallout tonight with some of my brothers, who in my opinion were disrespectful towards my mom. I was quite blunt, and walked away from a family dinner celebrating an anniversary because of this. I feel like crap, basically because me walking out definitely hurt my mom.

I drove up to her house lateron to apologized to her as it surely ruined her dinner. I love this women to death. Family means everything to me, but a line crossed is a line crossed. I feel aweful and definitely need some prayer to show me the way to resolve this matter. I can't find the right words and scripture to put my mind at ease and show me the way forward. Any input is appreciated.

I know in the grand scheme of things this means nothing, but it's been nagging at me all night. I'm in a state of mind I don't like.

Curse-breaking, demon-binding prayer sent up in Jesus name. It helps that I do know your real name and could pray over your whole family.

The verse of the day in my signature is Romans 8:30 is a reference to the journey from being justified, to sanctified, and to glorified. That is a process. I suspect that we are all on it to some degree.

I am sure that as we move on that journey, our tolerance for sin changes. I used to swear like a sailor, for example. I no longer do. However, now when I hear cursing, I find it is cringeworthy, though I don't judge it.

With brothers, I imagine there are varying degrees of sanctification going on -- likely you are further along even though all may be justified.

The Lord does ultimately chasten those he loves. Some family members may end up "kicking against the pricks" before getting back on the narrow road.

As for this particular encounter and how you handled it, from your description it sounds like some "righteous indignation", that might ultimately be a constructive turning point in the family dynamic.

In the Biblical sense, it was right to defend the parents right to respect -- that goes all the way back to the Old Testament and reiterated in the New Covenant:

"Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise " Ephesians 6:2

It was also right call to go make amends quickly:

"let not the sun go down upon your wrath" - Ephesians 4:26

And as you saw here:

"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24

Blessings for a better Sunday. I bet it works out. May your wisdom be apparent and may the Holy Spirit give you unction to say the right words at the right time.

 

[dirk]

Curse-breaking, demon-binding prayer sent up in Jesus name. It helps that I do know your real name and could pray over your whole family.

The verse of the day in my signature is Romans 8:30 is a reference to the journey from being justified, to sanctified, and to glorified. That is a process. I suspect that we are all on it to some degree.

I am sure that as move on that journey our tolerance for sin changes. I used to swear like a sailor, for example. I no longer do. However, no when I hear cursing it is cringeworthy, though I don't judge it.

With brothers, I imagine there are varying degrees of sanctification going on -- likely you are further along even though all may be justified.

The Lord does ultimately chasten those he loves. Some family members may end up "kicking against the pricks" before getting back on the narrow road.

As for this particular encounter and how you handled it, from your description it sounds like some "righteous indignation", that might ultimately be a constructive turning point in the family dynamic.

In the Biblical sense, it was right to defend the parents right to respect -- that goes all the way back to the Old Testament and reiterated in the New Covenant:

"Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise " Ephesians 6:2

It was also right call to go make amends quickly:

"let not the sun go down upon your wrath" - Ephesians 4:26

And as you saw here:

"A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24

Blessings for a better Sunday. I bet it works out. May your wisdom be apparent and may the Holy Spirit give you unction to say the right words at the right time.

Thank you for your words Rob!

"let not the sun go down upon your wrath" - Ephesians 4:26

Words I try to live by. I can be stubborn so it doesn't always work out but reading this made me send a quick text to my siblings to arrange a meet tomorrow and talk things through!

It's has special meaning to me actually as my mom used to remind me of this scripture when I was young and probably a pain in the neck

Thank you for the reminder. I needed that!

 

[dirk]

Again, thanks @Rob Monster and @Mister Funsky . Maybe it was your prayers, maybe it was your inspiration.

Instead of being part of the problem, I decided to try and be part of the solution.

Funnily enough what made me reconcider my approach was: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

I would hate for my kids to be in a fight that would hurt family relationships so I cannot be part of that when it would hurt my own parents.

Things aren't resolved, it will take some time but I decided to put my anger and feelings aside and work on reconciliation instead. Will meetup this weekend hoping to get communication re-established and work out ways to move forward.

Thanks again, God bless.

 

[mAd MaX]

Born Hindu, though i am tolerant of every faith tbh. I like Jesus for his compassion and forgiveness even toward his tormentors.

Peace is all I pray for me and for everyone to whoever's up there listening.

 

[Mister Funsky]

I have decided to re-post what I put up yesterday. I took it down as I was going to ask for prayers for another person and ended up not doing that...non covid related issue.

Rob reached out to me and offered prayers. I just found out she is doing better in the last few hours...God is good! My original post is below: Thank you Rob.

"Just got an update from my sister re my niece (the one that works at the hospital). Her condition is worse and she has spoken to 3 medical facilities today (2 urgent care, regular doc) and she said she has not been asked by any of them if she has been out of the country. All they ask is 1) do you have a fever 2) are you short of breath.

She makes it clear she is in the medical industry and that her husband is a surgeon...she asks if it is possible to take a test to ensure she hasn't spread it to any patients she has worked with and they say basically "ride it out". She told them her husband has a full schedule of operations this coming week and she asked would it not be smart for her to know if she has it so his patients can make a decision re their surgery proceeding. They said proceed as usual.

She called the hotline numbers on the gov site and for the county in which she lives and they were of no help...they were not sure what to say other than ask her the 1 and 2 questions above."

 

[LaunchUp.com]

great thread...

 

[EMREX01]

Nice thread.

 

[Rob Monster]

Released this too:

https://prayermeeting.com/

This is a live video chatting site where people can set up Prayer Meetings for free.

We may start a daily prayer meeting but anyone can set up their own 24/7 prayer group for free.

As providence would have it, the domain was owned by an Epik client.