Prayer requests

[kaykay08]

Shall we start a thread now called "pillow talk?" LOL!

 

[amadeus2]

The scripture says:

"Pray without ceasing" I Thess 5:17

And it also says:

"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." Phil 4:4

If we do these two things then most certainly we will begin to love Him as He already loves us. But.. we say who can "pray" continuously and who can "rejoice" continously?

I cannot do it and you cannot do it alone! Remember Jesus' words:

"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." Matt 19:26

Remember also:

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" Matt 7:7

What is wrong with asking God for the ability to "pray with ceasing"
and to "rejoice" in Him alway?

If we ask anything in prayer and it doesn't seem to pan out then consider also these words:

"Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." James 4:3

Even when we ask for healing for ourselves and for others we may be amiss in our request. When we ask anything we must always consider God's will in the thing. Jesus certainly always considered His Father's will:

"And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Matt 26:39

While we are learning to "pray without ceasing" and to "rejoice in the Lord"
let us also give Him a place to lay His head:

"And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head." Matt 8:20
And David said

"Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob." Ps 132:3-5

"For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it." Psalm 132:13-14

And where then is Zion?

"In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." Eph 2:22

"Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?' I Cor 3:16

"And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." I John 3:24

Gathering together "in His Name" also brings Him into our heart :

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matt 18:20

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you." Luke 17:21

Now these things having being said let us once more pray for one another and give God all the glory!

 

[davedajobauk]

The scripture says:

"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." Phil 4:4

Remember Jesus' words:

"But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." Matt 19:26

Remember also:

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" Matt 7:7

If we ask anything in prayer and it doesn't seem to pan out then consider also these words:

"Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." James 4:3

Even when we ask for healing for ourselves and for others we may be amiss in our request. When we ask anything we must always consider God's will in the thing. Jesus certainly always considered His Father's will:

"And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head." Matt 8:20
And David said
"Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob." Ps 132:3-5

"For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it." Psalm 132:13-14

And where then is Zion?

"In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." Eph 2:22

"Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?' I Cor 3:16

"And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him.
And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." I John 3:24

Gathering together "in His Name" also brings Him into our heart :

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matt 18:20

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you." Luke 17:21

Now these things having being said let us once more pray for one another and give God all the glory!

Amen Bro' amen
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I had my consultation/ examination done this afternoon
by a Professor at The Salford Royal Hospital

He is arranging for me to undergo arteriograms of my legs
and also, an MRI scan of my Carotid Arteries
which, he considered to be rather 'noisy'

http://www.europeanscanning.com/doppler.html


My BP was; 170 over 100 ie. a little lower than a recent 204 over 90

He asked re; my various medications and-also re: my smoking
which had me recall a conversation in the hairdressers this-morning
all-about, how when people that have been smoking all of their lives
quit or, even attempt-to [?]
suddenly go 'downhill' and do not, as a rule tend-to last very much longer

I did not enjoin with the discussion, but merely 'wagged' my ears over it

I recall, how, after a childhood fraught, with bronchitis
several, even many 'bouts' each year,
that, from aged eleven years [when, I took-up smoking]
it strangely, never returned to me

Maybe, there is a message in there for me [somewhere]
because...
even these pills I am taking, to help me quit-smoking [CHAMPIX] [?]
do nothing at-all, to alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal

Indeed, my experience with them thus far; is one of terrible flatulence
combined with, diarrhoea which, after two weeks [almost]
is beginning to make me a little sore, back 'there'

I had gotten used-to, the more regular visits to the loo [due-to]
my cholesterol and water tablets making me, thirsty
but, these latest 'troublesome-events'
caused by the Champix [Varenicline] are little short-of, WICKED!!

So the upshot/ outcome
of, 'today's' hospital visit is, that I am expecting an appointment
from The Manchester Royal Infirmnary for leg scans
and a separate appointment
from their MRI Team, for, the scans of my neck and thorax

I should, get these, over the course of, the next few weeks




dave

 

[kaykay08]

prayers for you, Dave. Don't be discouraged about what they said about smoking. My mother quit smoking about 18 years ago after about 50 years of smoking pretty heavily. She's done fine. She's now 83. Chantix has worked for some who I know, but I'm sure there are side effects. With any med, I guess there's the benefit/risk ratio.

 

[davedajobauk]

Hiyah kaykay Sis'

yep it isn't EASY, for me to pack in smoking at-all
and, it is not so-much, that I am a 'Wuss' but, much more
the disturbed psychological state that I get in 'without'
eg:
forgetfulness, sleeplessness, altered states of consciousness
and, dare I say it 'depression' also
all of this, and loss of, appetite through to ravenous binges
has me considering, the trauma is the worst 'direction' to take

I can.... cut back... but, if and when I have little or none in the house
it, is so similar to my being 'down-town' and WITHOUT MY CRUTCH

Some people 'brag' that they could throw their pack away and
NEVER want another smoke
?????????????????????????????????????????????
This isn't so in my case, I am physically hooked





dave

 

[gratefulgrace]

I will pray for you Sue. I also have bouts with depression and it's awful and unless a person has experienced it they can not truly understand. It's a very serious thing.
I keep Ley and Rob in my prayers also.
Jan, your MIL's condition sounds exactly like mine. I ruptured a disc in my lower back and my hip and left leg was in intense pain and also numbness. I discovered that my scaotic (spelling?) nerve had been effected and that was causing the intense leg pain. That was 3 months ago and the numbness has gone away (praise God) and the pain in my leg is not as bad but I still take pain pills. My back hurts more now then before----I think the leg pain was so bad I couldn't even feel the back pain. It's very hard to not be able to do the things I use to. I tryed walking 5 miles yesterday which use to be nothing to me and I was in so much pain i did not think I was going to make it home. I'm not posting this for sympathy because I know God will heal me in time but it will be his time I think though that your MIL might want to ask her doctor to do a CT scan that is how they found what my problem was.
Prayers to everyone who cares enough to post on this thread. You are dear and caring servants of God.
Dee

The doctor is just saying that it is osteo arthritis pain and she may evenstually need a hip replacement. It is sad because she said to me (at 82) I am starting to feel old. She finds the pain meds side effect just too hard to take so suffers a lot. I do hope it settles down but if it doesn't I shall have a talk the doctor about possible MRI to rule out disk issues. Thanks all for prayer.
As for pillows I use a buck wheat pillow or a wool pillow both work well for me. Jan

 

[gratefulgrace]

Hiyah kaykay Sis'

yep it isn't EASY, for me to pack in smoking at-all
and, it is not so-much, that I am a 'Wuss' but, much more
the disturbed psychological state that I get in 'without'
eg:
forgetfulness, sleeplessness, altered states of consciousness
and, dare I say it 'depression' also
all of this, and loss of, appetite through to ravenous binges
has me considering, the trauma is the worst 'direction' to take

I can.... cut back... but, if and when I have little or none in the house
it, is so similar to my being 'down-town' and WITHOUT MY CRUTCH

Some people 'brag' that they could throw their pack away and
NEVER want another smoke
?????????????????????????????????????????????
This isn't so in my case, I am physically hooked





dave

Like Amadeus says though dave with God all things are possible. It could be the forgetfullness and depression are side effects of the champix and not a case of withdrawl at all. The most common symptoms of withdrawl are and increase in chest congestion and cold like symptoms as the cilia in the lungs wake up again and start to work cleaning out years of sludge. At the very least quitting should help the circulation in your legs to improve.
You are in my prayers brother. Jan

 

[rebornfree]

Hiyah kaykay Sis'

yep it isn't EASY, for me to pack in smoking at-all
and, it is not so-much, that I am a 'Wuss' but, much more
the disturbed psychological state that I get in 'without'
eg:
forgetfulness, sleeplessness, altered states of consciousness
and, dare I say it 'depression' also
all of this, and loss of, appetite through to ravenous binges
has me considering, the trauma is the worst 'direction' to take

I can.... cut back... but, if and when I have little or none in the house
it, is so similar to my being 'down-town' and WITHOUT MY CRUTCH

Some people 'brag' that they could throw their pack away and
NEVER want another smoke
?????????????????????????????????????????????
This isn't so in my case, I am physically hooked





dave

Good on you for trying Dave! I wonder if you need special ministry of the Holy Spirit to help you in this. I'll pray for you. Sue

 

[buttercup2000]

Hi friends,

Jan, praying for pain relief for your mother-in-law

KayKay, pillow talk seems to be a favorite topic. Knew it was on my mind, but didn't think it would be so popular. Will try to find some time over the weekend to find my pillow. Don't think it's very unusual, just want to find the right brand and type.

Dave, praying for you! I do believe that folks can quit smoking and stay quit. I did in April 1982. Not easy and it was a temptation for at least 10 years. Thought I would indulge myself after Sept 11, but thankfully I realized smoking wouldn't help with anything and since I have developed throat problems, would have made everything worse. Remember, your Golden Eagle friends all over the world are praying for you.

 

[buttercup2000]

Asking prayers for healing for Frances, my friend's 95 year old mother, who fell yesterday and broke her ankle and wrist. She is in the hospital and they are still doing some tests to see if there are any other injuries.

 

[kaykay08]

Asking prayers for healing for Frances, my friend's 95 year old mother, who fell yesterday and broke her ankle and wrist. She is in the hospital and they are still doing some tests to see if there are any other injuries.

Praying....

 

[davedajobauk]

http://www.fun-greetings-jokes.com/s/ins2.htm

Place your hands together and be ONE with Him

Psalm 23

and then......... http://www.fun-greetings-jokes.com/l/ins.htm

give and take ? ... http://www.fun-greetings-jokes.com/d/hg.htm

Father, we love you so... http://www.fun-greetings-jokes.com/e/dmh.htm

 

[gratefulgrace]

Asking prayers for healing for Frances, my friend's 95 year old mother, who fell yesterday and broke her ankle and wrist. She is in the hospital and they are still doing some tests to see if there are any other injuries.

I am so sorry to hear that. I will be praying for her. Falls are so devestating for the older set. I think that is what started up the back trouble for my MIL although she never went to the Dr at the time. Jan

 

[amadeus2]

Amen Bro' amen
¬



I had my consultation/ examination done this afternoon
by a Professor at The Salford Royal Hospital

He is arranging for me to undergo arteriograms of my legs
and also, an MRI scan of my Carotid Arteries
which, he considered to be rather 'noisy'

http://www.europeanscanning.com/doppler.html


My BP was; 170 over 100 ie. a little lower than a recent 204 over 90

He asked re; my various medications and-also re: my smoking
which had me recall a conversation in the hairdressers this-morning
all-about, how when people that have been smoking all of their lives
quit or, even attempt-to [?]
suddenly go 'downhill' and do not, as a rule tend-to last very much longer

I did not enjoin with the discussion, but merely 'wagged' my ears over it

I recall, how, after a childhood fraught, with bronchitis
several, even many 'bouts' each year,
that, from aged eleven years [when, I took-up smoking]
it strangely, never returned to me

Maybe, there is a message in there for me [somewhere]
because...
even these pills I am taking, to help me quit-smoking [CHAMPIX] [?]
do nothing at-all, to alleviate the symptoms of withdrawal

Indeed, my experience with them thus far; is one of terrible flatulence
combined with, diarrhoea which, after two weeks [almost]
is beginning to make me a little sore, back 'there'

I had gotten used-to, the more regular visits to the loo [due-to]
my cholesterol and water tablets making me, thirsty
but, these latest 'troublesome-events'
caused by the Champix [Varenicline] are little short-of, WICKED!!

So the upshot/ outcome
of, 'today's' hospital visit is, that I am expecting an appointment
from The Manchester Royal Infirmnary for leg scans
and a separate appointment
from their MRI Team, for, the scans of my neck and thorax

I should, get these, over the course of, the next few weeks




dave

Praying for you Brother! Our God is able!

 

[amadeus2]

Asking prayers for healing for Frances, my friend's 95 year old mother, who fell yesterday and broke her ankle and wrist. She is in the hospital and they are still doing some tests to see if there are any other injuries.

Praying for her as well!

 

[amadeus2]

Praying for Sue, Ley & Rob and Jan along with any other requests I have missed.

 

[amadeus2]

This past week my heart did its slow down thing three days in succession. I've had a pacemaker in place for over four years which stilll kicks in and stops it from going below 60. Supposedly normal is between 60 and 100 but when it drops to 60 it sets there for several minutes leaving me weak as a kitten and drenched with cold sweat. I was seen by a local physician's assistant. Wecalled my cardiologist in Oklahoma City but won't hear from him before Monday unless the condition is really life threatening. Apparently it is not.

I simply try to trust in God on this. I want whatever His will is, nothing more, but nothing less, no matter what that means. I will not follow Hezekiah's example. My wife, of course, refuses to leave it at that and I must bend to her concern and let the doctor have his say. Pray with me that God will have His way in this and will calm my wife.

Also pray for my wife at this time as she continues in great discomfort and pain from diverticulitus. She's taken the anti-biotic, but the thing has not let up yet.

 

[kaykay9.0]

This past week my heart did its slow down thing three days in succession. I've had a pacemaker in place for over four years which stilll kicks in and stops it from going below 60. Supposedly normal is between 60 and 100 but when it drops to 60 it sets there for several minutes leaving me weak as a kitten and drenched with cold sweat. I was seen by a local physician's assistant. Wecalled my cardiologist in Oklahoma City but won't hear from him before Monday unless the condition is really life threatening. Apparently it is not.

I simply try to trust in God on this. I want whatever His will is, nothing more, but nothing less, no matter what that means. I will not follow Hezekiah's example. My wife, of course, refuses to leave it at that and I must bend to her concern and let the doctor have his say. Pray with me that God will have His way in this and will calm my wife.

Also pray for my wife at this time as she continues in great discomfort and pain from diverticulitus. She's taken the anti-biotic, but the thing has not let up yet.

Praying for both of you~ You didn't ask for my .02 but when did that ever stop me?! I tend to be with your wife. I don't think consulting your doctor is equivalent to asking for time beyond what God might see as best. I think it is scriptural to do what we can to take care of ourselves. (I think there is a proverb that says that, but I'd have to find it.) Again, just my .02.

 

[Savedsis]

Praying..

 

[gratefulgrace]

Praying AMadeus for both you and your wife.