Rosebud Praying that Raymond will do well in training, praying that Justin will find what he is seeking., praying that Tom and family find peace and comfort at this tims.
Ephesians 3:20 " Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us to HIM be the glory."
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Sissy, my silver pom, hurt her back right knee about an hour ago and right now won't walk. I think she popped her knee out of socket and hopefully it will go back in. I gave her a rimadyl and right now she is resting here on the couch next to me. If she still won't walk on it Monday I will get her to the vet. Poor Baby! She is still eating and drinking good and liking me carrying it to her! I'll give it the weekend as long she seems to be doing OK. Prayers for her please

Sending prayers for all concerns

I have everyone...humans and animals alike...covered!

God hears all of our concerns through our prayers.

KAREN ~ ^PRAYERS^ on the way for SISSY tonight ... ya, poor furry baby!

Please pray that I can find a job and move out of my parents home. I love my parents dearly, I like living at home and not having to pay for rent or food but I feel like living with them is damaging our relationship. I moved back in with them last spring after living in adult foster care (AFC) for two years. While in AFC my relationship with my parents got much stronger but I had to move out of that AFC home because of the emotional and verbal abuse. I was too healthy too receive disability (which I'm fine with because I know I can work) but I wasn't able to find a job and I was also a college student. My best option was moving home with my parents.

The hard thing is that the home dynamic is all screwed up. I'm the baby of the family and for the longest time (most of my teen years) I was very mentally ill. So, while I'm so much healthier now, my parents still treat me like I'm sick. Well, that's not quite true either. I'm not quite sure how to explain it. They know and recognize I'm healthy, but like all good parents, they still worry. I think before with me in AFC and only seeing me once a week it was easier for them to see that I've changed but now that I'm living with them they see my day-to-day ups and downs and it worries them. They often still treat me like I'm 16 when I'm really 22. I feel smothered and unable to spread my wings. I know they want to encourage me to be more independent but their worries seem overshadow it. Most of this summer I've been living my life based on their fears. We moved into a new house that's right on the edge of downtown so the area can be a bit sketchy. For the longest time I wouldn't apply for jobs that would have me out at night because my parents were afraid of something happening. While I completely understand that, it's not realistic. My confidence in myself is mirroring the confidence my parents have in me. They don't have much confidence.

I need to move out. I'm 22 and I need to finally experience leaving the nest on my own. I wanna stay near home but I need to at least give independence a shot. But in order to do that I need to have a job so I can afford to live on my own. I applied to the YMCA today. It actually turned into 13 applications because I was able to apply for multiple positions, at multiple locations simultaneously.

First of all, praise and thanksgiving to God for the fact that I have found myself here once again instead of ... any number of options.

Thank you Bootsie for praying for nurses to have great wisdom. It is one thing I value so much, and, being a nurse, I benefit from your request.

I pray for us all to have a stronger relationship with God.

For those of us with health concerns (which is everyone to some degree) I pray that we have the strength to make necessary changes: diet, exercise, cessation of bad habits. Our own actions won't stop us from getting hit by a bus or falling victim to The Plague, but it will enable us to more fully enjoy the time we have on this earth. If you go on a leisurely hike through the woods, and happen upon a nine inch square patch of wild strawberries (only one third of which are ripe), the experience surrounding the eating of those seven succulent sweet strawberries is so much more delicious, satisfying, and memorable than any strawberry flavored milkshake could ever be.

Why most of us choose drudgery is a mystery to me.

For those of us with financial concerns (which is everyone to some degree) I pray that we use the wealth that God has provided appropriately: food before internet (*gasp* I know, right?), patches before a new coat, helping a stranger before splurging on a treat. Our budgeting won't change how much money we make or even the quantity of our temporal possessions, but it will bring a sense of peace to mind knowing that the money we have been entrusted with is (in most cases) more than sufficient. I do not think I need to invent any example, everyone knows that genuine giving is so much more rewarding than any self-serving act, no matter how convinced we are that we "deserve" a new pair of shoes.

Why most of us choose selfish fleeting pleasures is a mystery to me.

For those of us with employment concerns (which is, again, everyone to some degree) I pray that we do not rely on "a job" but on The Almighty and that we adopt acceptable attitudes: humble, respectful, honest. Our mindset won't change our catty co-workers or our lack of work currently, but it will bring us a sense of well being of a job well done and it will shine through to potential employers as qualities worth hiring. If you put forth the effort to perform a task with integrity and sweat you have a much greater sense of satisfaction than any idleness or mire-stirring could ever bring.

Why most of us choose to be drab, bleating sheep is a mystery to me.

Not one of us has the strength, willpower, wisdom, endurance, discernment, tolerance, humility, all-in-all goodness to do any of this without relying on God. I pray for us all to have a stronger relationship with God, and to consequently live life more fully (as He intends for us to do).

My hope is that others pray the same.

May God bless you all; through trials that bring you closer to Him, and through experiences of lasting joy.

Amen.

Karen, praying that Sissy will recover completely. I understand how much our 4 legged kids mean to us.
Leah, praying that the right job and living situation will be found. It sounds like you have thought this through carefully. God is able to provide.
I just noticed that you are from Minnesota, I was born in Minnesota but haven't lived there for a long tome. Still one of my favorite states but in California I don't have to shovel snow.

LEAH ~ ^Prayers^ on the way for you to find a job and living situation that is just right for you ...


LINOLEUM ~ thanks for your prayers for us all. May GOD bless you today ...


^PRAYERS^ continue for you and yours ...

Need some more prayers. My brother got out of detox and didn't last a week without bourbon. He is drunk again today. My SIL left him today and took the kids, at least for tonight. She said if he doesn't do outpatient tomorrow, she is kicking him out. He's going to lose his job, family, house. Nothing I can do about it either. I cannot get him to rehab, I've been able to get him to attend ONE AA meeting. He has two kids. This is so insane and it's driving me crazy. Both our parents have passed (which is when this whole mess started). He will not go get help. The only option is to do a mental inquest warrant, but unless he is a danger to himself or others, they won't do anything. We're stuck. Pray something happens to change his mind about getting help. I will not let him live here, either. He wants a place to stay, he'll stay in a rehab facility. Tough love is hard, though.

I've been keeping everyone here in my prayers, too. I haven't forgotten about that even though I'm not posting much. Lots going on with him. I know God knows all of our needs.

Prayers offered for Sissy's recovery, for Leah to have the means to become more independent, and for Ursula's brother to return to rehab so that he might recover from his alcoholism.

God Bless you, everyone.

Dee

Ursula, evidently your brother hasn't hit bottom yet. I am praying that this is as far down he needs to go, losing his family and his job may be enough for him to want to get sober.Have you and you SIL thought of going to Alanon, an organization for relatives of alcoholics to help you learn to cope with this disease. In the meantime I will keep your brother in prayer that the desire to get sober will cause him to seek treatment.

So many prayers requested....

so many already prayed for...

God is/was already at work in all of them.

today especially praying for Bargoo, Leah, "Sissy", Ursula and family, Linoleum, Justin, Tom and Denise.

Also, once again asking for prayers for Mark....friend and co-worker of my daughter. His last military mission is leaving some very difficult "marks" on him.

Prayers for all of our troops everywhere!

Prayers sent for Mark, and all our troops.

URSULA ~ it is sad, but often alcoholics have to hit rock bottom before they realize they must get help. I hope he can find a program that lasts longer this time; he obviously needs more than 4 days to help him. Sounds like he needs more continuous medical intervention. Has he seen a doctor or a therapist for his issues yet? I think they need a least 3-6 months to get a really good head-start; some programs are even longer than that, but are hard to find. SO, ^prayers^ for your BROTHER continue ...



GARY ~ ^prayers^ for peace & healing for MARK continue as well ...

So many prayer needs.... I am sending prayers for all. And Thanks you for your prayers as well. Ursula, I'm so sorry that you are going through this. I have been through it, in fact it is still present, with my son. And you are right tough love is hard. I pray that this is the day he decides to ask for help but you have to stand strong and know like you said there isn't anything you can do that will change him. He is going to have to want to. (((HUGS)))