I'm so thankful that he is trying to turn his life around.

I'm so thankful that he is trying to turn his life around. [2007-12-24]
My prayers are that God will strengthen him and his older brother who is trying to help him.

You have something to give the world. When I focus on that it helps me to not be afraid and just be [2008-11-10]
who God created me to be. Another thing that helps me is to just be willing. I find it goes a long way in helping me to move forward in my life. By going to church and putting yourself out there God can work. Good luck!

Prayer for election day [2008-11-02]
Pray for our country for the election day. Pray for the people to have wisdom and courage to fight against this mania that is overtaking common sense. Pray for people everywhere to vote for the future of this great country, to vote for our future, for the future of our children and our grandchildren. There can be only one choice, and that is the choice of one who has experienced so much in his life. God blesses his people. Not a man, not a group of people telling us what we should do. We need to pray for our upcoming presidential election day. Pray for the people who will go and vote and make a decision that will affect the rest of our lives. John McCain and Sarah Palin.Take care everyone, and pray that we can overcome this mania that is going around to overthrow our country and its values.

Please pray for me - also on Gab board sm [2008-10-24]
I will try to make this brief. I have marital problems, husband is gone all the time. I came to work at home again because I have no help with our children. I need to be here if they are sick and be here when they get home from school. But I have become once again socially isolated (I did this type of work for years and had a job outside of the home and enjoyed it, except for the fact that my children did not get enough attention, so I quit). I do have friends but I don I used to walk several miles a day but never do that anymore, have gained weight, eat junk food, stay on the computer too long. I am constantly busy. I still do volunteer work with my children - Scouts, church, etc., but I am so overwhelmed. My husband is almost never here. It almost feels more like he comes to visit us sometimes than actually lives here, but I need his help financially and my son is very afraid for me to get a divorce (long story, but he is afraid he would have to live part-time with his dad, and they are not close). I have debt that my husband doesn But he won When I tell him I need more money he tells me things like, turn off the cable TV or don The thing is he spends lots and lots of money on entertaining himself. He makes 3 x as much as I do (or maybe 4 by now). I have not been allowed to open his mail for years and we pretty much never talk. I have started to allow things to pile up, mail around my desk, weight around my middle, clutter here and there. I just feel like a big slug. I am tired much of the time. In reading this I sound depressed but I am already taking an antidepressant which I started a few years ago because of my marriage.I love my children so dearly but I am afraid of leaving and disrupting their lives. If I left I would at least get my part of the equity in ourhome, etc., and maybe have a chance at having a life again. Anyway, I know this is long and rambling and jumbled, but I just woke up, from another night of poor sleep. Please suggest what you would do. Thanks

Please pray for a pain-free death for my dear friend Lonna. [2008-09-09]
Lonna is a beautiful young stewardess and mother of a lovely 12-year-old daughter. She has a very aggressive and virulent lung cancer that has spread throughout her body. After a noble fight, she is currently in hospice care to keep her comfortable during her final days. Please pray that Lonna will be kept pain free, comfortable, and at peace until the lord takes her from this earth. She is a wonderful, loving, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who does not deserve to suffer during the final days of her life. May the lord take her soon and relieve her of her pain and suffering forever! http://www.prayforlonna.blogspot.com/

Well...I did it! [2008-09-08]
This might seem like too little of an issue compared to all of the major things going on in people's lives right now, but I figured I would ask for all of your prayers anyway... I just started a new chapter in my life. I am transitioning from medical transcription to medical coding. I start school TOMORROW. I'm really nervous and anxious to get started, but very excited as well. Any support would be appreciated as this is very stressful for me and I could use a good support network! Thanks to all who read this board. You all are angels in disguise. Everyone can use a prayer in their favor now and again!

alcoholism [2008-07-23]
Hello: I am married to a recovering alcoholic/drug addict, sober for 24 years. Your husband needs to,unfortunately hit rock bottom before he gets the help he needs. I have been in your shoes, but my husband was not verbally or physically abusive. After three tries in a drug/alcohol rehab program, he finally got it, because I told him, it is the alcohol or it is me and our son. He chose us, got the help. I knew there was good person under the booze/drugs and I stayed with him, even though my family and his told me to leave him. But, if you enable him, he will continue to drink. I don Is there any way you can take children away from him and his abuse. I did enable my husband before I knew what to do. It is a long struggle and a hard one and only you can decide when enough is enough and where to seek help. I would never allow abuse in my home, but everyone is different as to what they call abuse and what they can tolerate. Good luck. Al-Anon did not help me, but AA did help me, when I went with my husband. My prayers are with you and your life. Remember, there is nothing that you have done or have said to make this person verbally or physically attack you, and you did not make him drink. Alcoholism is a disease as is drug addiction and only once that person admits that he has a problem and seeks help can he/she be helped. When people do not understand addiction the first thing they will ask is what did you do to make him go out and drink/use drugs. I did nothing, but I did enable him by providing him a place to sleep and gave him my car to use, that is enabling. They are also so sorry the next morning and promise never to do it again, and unfortunately that usually is not the case.

Our Family in ང [2008-07-23]
Dear readers, I am coming to this board in desperate need of thoughtful prayer. 2008 has been a tough year for my family and I. First, our horse rescue ( a non-profit org) went under (there is LOW interest in helping abandoned horses since the economy tumbled.) And somehow during all that mess, someone had the awful timing to also physically assault both my (wonder perfect, non-volent, well-loved, and respected)parents, resulting in a long ER visit. Then my stepfather's father had a rather seious stroke, which was then followed by my uncle's mother also having a very serious stroke.. having done my best to maintain a less-than-glum outlook on life, I am now on the verge of crisis. My paternal grandmother, one of my closest friends and loved ones, has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that has spead to the spine. The survival rate is less than a 2% chance of living past 8 months. Having just started online MT school, I am, at least, very thankful for the wonderful joy that this studying has brought me. But I don't want school to become such a crutch for me that I neglect being there for/with my family. Everyone is hanging in there and staying positive, but a little prayer would boost spirits very high right now.. and my family needs that oh so bad. Thank you for reading, and thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts.

Need prayer [2008-06-01]
I need prayer. I am having a difficult time right now. You see, I lost my brother in 2001 in a car accident. Right after that, my father was diagnosed with lung cancer. He took chemo and did fairly well, but in April 2006 my mother was diagnosed with malignant melanoma and she passed away on 05/16/06. She was my best friend. My fatheron 07/15/06. I think he pretty much died of a broken heart. The week after his funeral, I found out I was pregnant but I miscarried in August. In the beginning everyone is there for you and around you and now I feel like I have no one. I do now have a 6 month old baby boy and I am married and I am thankful for my baby and husband. I am a religious person and have just recently started going back to church, but I still have a hard time understanding why my whole family has been taken away from me. I am just having a hard time. My hubby works a lot and it is just me and the baby. My baby cries a lot and demands a lot of attention and I feel like if I just had my parents, things would be so much easier. I feel so alone. If it was not for my little boy, I do not know where I would be right now. I just keep saying to myself that I have to get it together to raise my child, but it is still so hard. When you lose your parents, you lose the two important people that will love you no matter what and that would do just about anything for you (at least my parents were like this). Just remember mein your prayers please.

A selfish request for my family and me [2008-05-03]
My SO is battling alcoholism and at the moment is losing the fight. Last night, he became verbally abusive (common after the 16th or so Budwiser) and physically violent (a new occurrence). I have been asked by his 13-year-old son to please stay (both parents are alcoholics and apparently I am the only stable influence in this childsanity and for God to help me find the strength to do what is necessary to protect and preserve my family.

That's just horrible! (sm) [2008-04-06]
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had a close encounter with a pack of dogs that were dog aggressive, and it was terrifying. I am thankful that the dogs responded to my voice and we were able to get to the road where some men were (after hearing my terrified screams), and that the dogs were intimidated by men. It was a horrible feeling to see them advancing toward my two dogs with a plan to destroy them. I can't imagine going through what you did and still are. I'm so sorry.

Definitely in my prayers sm [2008-03-15]
I have a niece was born at 27 weeks weighing 2lbs 7oz. She spent 9 weeks in the hopsital. She even caught an infection while in the NICU but pulled through. She is now 18 years old and has never spent a single day in the hospital since she came home. Defintely no long-term problems. We attest this to all the prayers for her. One more thing, when she did come home, her parents followed the doctorhands off. This is a child who I can honestely say has really never been sick a day in her life, except for the common cold. Once again, I will be praying for Lillianna. What a beautiful name.

prayer [2008-01-02]
Lord I lift up Terry to you. I pray that you would guide and direct him and protect him in starting a new life because Lord new life only comes through you. I pray that you would strengthen him to change the things he needs to change and that he would give his life to you where no one can rob him of what you have for him. In Jesus Name...amen

Would appreciate [2007-12-22]
Would you please pray for strength and courage for my godson, Terry, as he is trying to straighten out his life and He is a good young man but has gotten much bad advice about Hehas now seen the light and is trying to start his life over again at age 29. Prayers for his courage, wisdom and strength would be so greatly appreciated. Prayers for his older brother who is taking him in would also be very much appreciated. Thanks so much.

requesting prayer [2007-12-19]
Hi everyone, I am a rare poster here, but it is wonderful to know so many of us MTs are believers. My grandmotherfuneral was Monday. She was 97, and I amso thankful we had her with us for such a long time. Imy mother, who is 78 and who took care ofher motherfor many years. God bless, and thanks - Julie

I agree with those prayers [2007-12-17]
Iyou are going through this. May God loosen what needs to be loosened, strengthen what needs to be strengthened, release pain, and heal any damage. I pray this is a passing thing and not something needing a major operation or other major treatment. And I pray for peace as you commit your way to Him. May you feel His arms around you and be comforted when you need to cry on His shoulder. He loves you and will make a way for you. He specializes in the impossible, He really does. Let us know what happens, okay?

Join me in praying for those involved in the Colorado [2007-12-10]
praising God and the next fearing for your life, but then again, what better place to bethan in the house of the Lord.

Job [2007-12-04]
I just applied for a job that would take me in a very different direction. Only God knows what I

Hey all! [2007-10-31]
Hi everyone! Well I'm back from Wisconsin safe and sound back in Utah now. Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes regarding my gramma. She is with the Lord now and I'll see her on the other side. She blessed my life and I just hope I can bless my family's lives as I age! Thanks again for your prayers! Luv Jan

Praying for your MIL [2007-10-22]
I know it really does seem that life is much more cruel to some than to others. I will pray for your MIL. However, God knows what she is going through and he is in control. I believe it is all part of a bigger plan that we cannot always see, just trust.

Please pray for my MIL [2007-10-21]
She is in the ICU. She is recently widowed after her husband had a difficult time with COPD, so this has been a terrible year for her. She is a wonderful Christian woman, but suffered horrible abuse as a child from her father and uncle and other male family members. She coped with the horrors with alcohol since the age of 12, and finally quit drinking a couple of years ago. I was already worried about her since her husband died, and now there has been all the coverage on TV about the little girl who was abused. She started drinking again, must have stopped again, and suffered DTs and seizures. My husband is there with her in the ICU, and she is very out of it. Please pray for her. Life is so hard I can't make sense of it.

Bad news ... again. [2007-10-09]
I have been noticing changes in Sasha. This is our healthy Sasha, the rescue we got when she was about 1 year old, who is just about 8 years old now. Other than her vaccinations, checkups and preventive meds and the ear that had to be stitched when she was bitten, she hasn't had any health problems. No UTIs, ear infections, eye trouble, nothing. DH mentioned she looked fat, especially around her neck. And I'd been noticing she wasn't eating well. I thought the new foster dog was making her nervous or something. He wanted to play too much, which was confusing because she always wanted to play before. Since he mentioned her neck, I just had to probe around in her thick fur, where I found 2 egg-sized lumps under her jaw. I think that was Friday, and I decided to take her and Cedric to Petsmart this evening. I noticed Banfield vet was open. They agreed to see Sasha (they sewed up her ear that one time). The Banfield vet was most unhappy to have to tell me Sasha has lymphoma. He did an aspiration and we will find out how bad. Can't I have any dogs for a full life span? Is it wrong to love dogs?

I suffer from severe depression and cannot tolerate any of the antidepressants sm [2007-10-05]
either. It Fighting this yourself is like climbing a mountain with two broken legs. No one knows the struggle. I feel for you, and I truly believe God sees and understands your fight. He will reward your strength. Trust when there is no reason to, believe when your faith seems at an end. Tell God that in no way can you handle this alone. That is what he wants to hear. He wants us to give up the fight on our own and turn it over. You will make it.

Prayers that you are already feeling better.- sm [2007-10-02]
Remember that God will not give more than he knows you can handle and that He will give you all of the tools that you need to do what He wants you to do. Prayers that you are able to find some peace and work on finding the right mix of work and personal life to keep you in line with God There are a bunch of us praying for you, so have faith that you are not standing alone, but with Jesus next to you and us behind you holding you up.. Hugs sue-ellen

lost [2007-09-30]
Prayers are going out now for you. God Bless and remember when your down there is someone you can always turn to. Talk to him. You will find your answers. Love, Winefred/Diana

Reach out [2007-09-30]
I I agree with the above poster. God already knows your heart and needs. I Satan is a deceiver and a liar. Reach out to friends and family who will understand and listen to you. If you belong to a church, reach out to someone you trust there. If not, then maybe call a church of your denomination and ask to speak to someone or make an appointment with someone there to help you. I will pray for you and your family.