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On the other Ledger forum there is a thread for prayer request. I could see where it would be good to have one here also. Although, I'm not a big church go~er, and I know people are often of different spiritual beliefs, I believe prayer is available to us all & the power of people praying together is hard to beat.

In that vein, I'd like to request prayer for two different Moms (and friends) I know, both forum ladies.

One lady, her son was just in a motorcycle accident this past week, he had bleeding on the brain, but is headed towards recovery from what I hear, but could still use all the prayers he can get. His name is Michael. And do keep his wonderful family in prayer too, I know it's been a rough time for them as well.

The other lady I know lost a 3 year old Granddaughter 3 days ago. I don't know how she's going to deal, I really don't, she's has already suffered some difficult, losses. I can't even imagine what she must be going through. Please keep her and her family in prayer too. I don't want to give out names right now with this one, but a higher power knows...so, please keep her in prayer too. Thank you so much ladies.

This is a good idea. Prayer is a powerful thing and can do a lot if people just have faith.

I'm glad you started this forum and I'll keep your two friends in my thoughts!

god bless your friends, they are in my prayers

Guitar,

I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. I, too, am not a huge chuch go-er, but that doesn't mean I can't have a personal relationship with the Lord. I have turned, numerous times, to my Myspace page and sent out "Prayer Request" bulletins. Great idea to do it here!
As for your friends, I am glad the son is on the track to recovery. And regarding the grandmother that lost her grandchild, my heart bleeds for her. I could not imagine being in that place and can only imagine the pain she is in.
I will pray for them all as well as for you... it's difficult as a friend so I'm praying for strength and comfort for you too

When two or more pray together in his name, he will answer. I was not a "church-goer" for most of my life. I had been raised very strict Catholic, and had many issues with the legalism, rules of the church. I now know that there is a way to have Jesus as my friend & savior. I found that prayer & miracles happen when I'm with my church friends. I belong to a small family church where I am loved & accepted just exactly as I am. In the last two years, I know in my heart that I could never have gotten through the hard times without my Lord & these friends. I also see great difference between how I was raised, how I raised my two, and how the children of my church are raised. This is where I must have my grandson raised. Life Source Community Church on S. Combee is all about the children. And all the adults welcome & accept we imperfect sinners with love & compassion. Come visit us any Sunday at 10:30 am. Gather together in his name. It's uplifting & makes for a much happier week! And yes, it's good to talk to God right where we're at all the time.

Tripsi, spamom, Chanel, and ja ~

Thank you all so much. I have witnessed in my life many a time the healing power of prayer & am so grateful. But it often seems there is no rhyme or reason with death, that we can ever find anyway, especially when it is a child. My heart breaks for her, for some things there is no comfort, perhaps the only thing is a prayer the family finds "peace that passes understanding." If you do pray for me, pray I know how to help, I'm at a loss how best to for this angel of a lady (and family) who is going through another very dark night right now.

Prayer is powerful. Guitarjee, I will keep you and your friends in my prayers as well. I have a prayer request also. The daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman (Christian singer/songwriter) died in a tragic accident this week. I don't personally know the family, but I do know to lose any child is painful. I can't imagine what the family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this tragic and difficult time.

Guitarjee, I am so sorry to hear of what happened to your friends! I will keep them in my prayers.. Prayer is a very powerful thing

I hope I can get this to post.....

Shawn, looks like someone beat us to the thread! I am glad though, as we can all use prayer and to rejoice in those answered prayers!!

guitarjee, Sorry to hear of these tragedies and your friends will be in our prayers. Keep us posted.

While there are many people that need prayer, even people in the newspaper or news everyday, I felt compelled to ask you all to keep this little girl in your thoughts. I do not know her or her family, it just hits home to have a 2 year old little girl myself. I will be thinking of this one. Story below.

http://www.theledger.com/article/20080526/BREAKING/677973624

Thanks to everyone for keeping these friends in prayer, and I will definitely be in prayer for the other prayer requests mentioned.

I would like to add two more, however.

One friend, her brother is dying of cancer, doesn't have much time at all left, pray for her and her family.

Another friend, her husband's mother is in the hospital and is not expected to make it out, due to her ongoing health issues and prognosis.

Please keep these in prayer as well.

And it's really hard to hear some of these tragic or scary stories without relating, especially where children are involved...once you're a parent, it really hits home what the families must be dealing with and how scared or how agrieved, lost, and sometimes sadly bereft they must feel...

I will surely remember these in prayer.

I will keep them all in my prayers...and also for all you moms. God bless you all and take care of you and give you the strength to deal with the things in your lives.

I just wanted to update a little ~ good news and an answer to prayer, I heard that Michael (motorcycle accident) made it hope from the hospital.

Also, I wanted to add that I know how difficult it can be to deal with parental issues, particularly when it's pertaining to health. My Dad passed away in '99. I remember exactly how I felt, there were some true friends who were there with a shoulder during that period. I'll never forget the ones who were.

A caring individual can make a crucial difference at the right time, and the reverse is also unfortunately true. That's why it's actually quite important to act from the heart & treat others with love. Not only can it make a difference in somebody else's life at say, a critical point, but we never know at what point down the road we'll face our own critical time...

I was talking to my friend whose brother is dying just yesterday. Our friendship is 20 plus years old, and it all started with an act of kindness at a difficult time. I'm a lucky lady to know her.

I also wanted to share a much prayed for result and praise that we've really only seen major change with in the past several months!!


For some, the in law relationship may come easy, not so for our family - sadly. However, things seem to be progressing for us.

My mother-in-law has become special to me in so many ways over the years (started wonderful, went off track, and now seem back on track!!). As we both have grown and matured in our personal and individual faith, spiritual journeys, and love of our Lord Jesus, we have come to a new level of respect and love for one another.

Our mother/daughter relationship continues to deepen and grow richer. I know I am a better woman for knowing her. In years past, we haven't always uplifted each other or understood why we've made certain decisions, but from our respective, parallel motherhood paths, we've been able to embrace one another out of our love of God to see the gifts He's given us both.

We both have two sons very similar ages apart as well and it's been touching to share and relate in that regard. She's been able to relive and reflect back to her joyous life experiences of motherhood while I've been able to gleam insight from her.

I enjoy her delight as she watches our two young boys and reminisces of her own. I am honored she feels confident in the choices we make in our parenting journey as we not only home educate, but draw our boys ever closer to the Lord.

There is nothing more important to her than knowing her two young grandsons are saved and will reap the benefits of salvation through the blood of Jesus - knowing their rightly place in Heaven.

I love my mother-in-law and welcome the glorious relationship which we've been graciously granted. My prayer beyond this past Mother's Day is that we continue to honor Christ by loving and respecting each other not only as mothers, but daughters of God.

I will add that our relationship has become what it is because we have made the effort and taken the chances. We have also prayed long and hard on what to do and how to help one another be a better mother/daughter in law to each other.

I am grateful for the ease of things with my father in law, they always have been. Prayerfully, they always will be.

So, we just ask everyone to keep us in your thoughts for continued movement forward with each other. Relationships can be tricky, but if everyone is willing, that can make all the difference!

THANK YOU!

And you all remain in our prayers as well as do the families of those whose children are facing difficulties/challenges and have great needs. May God bring you and them all peace.

Expressions from the heart can't fail to move me / borne on wings of love like angels / they lift men from their knees / touch hearts just like a prayer / and comfort those who weep.. Oh, that we always knew just what to say or do / but that matters ultimately less / than the heart we say or do them with. To touch a heart we must always act first from ours.

I talked with my friend who lost her 3 year old Granddaughter. I honestly don't think there's much anyone could say that would make any difference right now. With the pain that family is going through, I'm pretty sure it's mostly words on the wind, in a manner of speaking. But within the deep grief she's experiencing, I know one thing. She knows that through what's she, her son and family are dealing with, that whatever she's going through, she is loved & people are concerned and praying for her and the family. Love is powerful, it is much like a prayer. I believe she will make it through this, but I ask that everyone please keep her son, the girl's Dad in prayer. There's no consolation for losing a child, and he was by all accounts, a most incredibly devoted Father.

I need to ask permission first, but my friend told me a story about her Granddaughter I'd like to share or have her share eventually, but I don't want to share the story untill she okays it, and I didn't think to ask if it would be okay yesterday. It is a beautiful story.

And, I'd like to say something here, I have friends from every walk of life, and coming from many different beliefs. I honestly believe prayer can be a refuge for anyone, it's universal.