Prayers Request Thread!
We all face moments of struggle and uncertainty at some point in our life journey. It can help to know that there are people out there thinking about you and rooting for you.
This thread is a dedicated space for prayer requests and support. Whether you're going through a personal crisis, facing health concerns, or other difficulties, you can ask for an empathetic ear, offer prayers, or just comforting words. If you'd like a specific kind of support, please do mention it with your share. You can say as much or as little as you like about your situation. (It can be as simple as "please pray for x", "please send me strength/blessings/vibes", "please keep me in your thoughts", "send beams" etc!)
For those who are willing, please consider extending your support to fellow members. Your compassion and words of encouragement can provide solace and strength to someone in need. Let's come together as a community to lift each other up in times of hardship.
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Hi all, sorry for the delay on getting a new thread started here. A few weeks ago we maxed out the number of posts. You can find the old prayer request thread here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/religion/General_2605/PrayersRequestThread_329025/.
Let's please use this one as a continuation of the old one. I'll message a few folks too to let them know we've got it updated. Thank you for your patience 🙏
And I wanted to share a B I G T H A N K you to all of you! You all might recall that my son struggled academically the first semester. It was a lot for him. High school was a 3 on a 1-10 (with 10 being challenging). College turned out to be an 8! And there were new social challenges too. I asked for prayer here, we made a plan, and he crushed it this last semester getting all A's. I'm super proud of him. Thank you all again for the support! 💗
@GlenM
This is sooo great to hear!💕
@GlenM
The daddy-heart is glowing!
@Helgafy yes it is!
@GlenM You're very welcomed. I am very proud of your son. I am glad he is doing better in school. I can relate somewhat to your son struggles in school. I have a learning disability and Gerstmann Syndrome. Back in 1991, this was before the internet age and wi-fi age. I was a freshman in high school. It was rough for me. A new school. New teachers. I had a hard time, getting used to things. In 1991, I had a severe breakdown. It was so bad, I was hospitalized for 8 weeks. I was evaluated, and was told I was suffering from depression. So I had another issue along with my learning disability and Gerstmann Syndrome to deal with. I also kept things that were bothering me, inside. I would not tell anyone. Which I learned in therapy was not good or healthy. So, in therapy I learned how to communicate my feelings and I also learned coping skills. I also, did not want to live. I was a mess, @GlenM. But, by God's Grace and the Spec Ed/Crisis Team, I got the right help. I started to communicate about my feelings. and if something was bothering me, I let someone know. I was in spec Ed all the way through school. So, I was in Spec Ed in high school, as well. I wanted to live. When I got out of the hospital, they added to my IEP. They add school social worker services to it. It was very helpful. I wish 7cups and the internet was around back then, maybe it would not have been so bad for me. In 1994, I graduated high school. My GPA, was 2.9. I graduated in the top 30 out of 130 students. I am from Michigan, in the United States of America, in case you are wondering. Now as an Adult, I help others. I do not drive. I am on disability. This site has been a blessing to me. I started out as a listener/leader back in 2019. I retired from the listener side back in 2022. I became a member back in 2020. Now I am a leader on the member side and loving it. So, if I can overcome challenges, I know your son can too. It just takes time and effort. I hope at some point to be a Mega Member here at 7cups. I love the member chatrooms, very much. In Oct of 2023, I got accepted into the Vibrant Emotional Care Provider Training Program, and passed, so now I am trained as an emotional care provider, with a background in psychological recovery and leadership. It was online. For those who do not know, Vibrant helps run the US Suicide Crisis Prevention Hotlines, they provide the funding for it. They are based out of New York. I am not sure, if you know this or not, Dr Dunnen (Spelling) is the director at SAMHSA"S Suicide Prevention Center. He was on one of the training videos I watched.
@calmMango9611 you have overcome a lot! i love your story and these types of stories and can identify with them. we are in a very tough spot, people love us, we heal, and then we give to others. the wounded healer is a great book on this.
thank you for sharing your journey with me and your well wishes for my son!
@calmMango9611
Wonderful Mango. I'm very glad you want to live. And thank you for being such a fine person, giving of yourself.
@Helgafy Thank you for your kindness. It means so much to me.
@GlenM Gerstmann Syndrome, is a nero disorder, that I have. If you have time, please Google it.
@calmMango9611 I just looked it up. that sounds like it would surface a lot of challenges. clearly you are gifted in other ways that wrap around the challenges that GS has placed in your way. way to be an overcomer!
@GlenM Thanks for looking it up, and reading about it. I am one who does not give up. I am a hard worker. You're very welcomed on the well wishes for your son.
@GlenM yaaay! I bet your super proud of your son ❤❤❤ he probably deserves a present, for all he's achieved😁😁😁
@Tinywhisper11 hahaha yes he does! we are going to climb a mountain together to talk and reflect on the journey he just had. the mountain is symbolic in the sense that it shows all he was able to overcome. and then we are going to get a nice dinner!
@GlenM
I love the symbolism. ✨ The moments spent with you will likely be moments that he will treasure for forever! It's beautiful that he isn't going alone. To climb the highest of peaks in life, it's best to not go alone.
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@GlenM awwww ❤❤ that's really sweet ❤❤ I hope you both have a great time ❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@GlenM I hope you and your son, had a nice dinner.
@GlenM
You are most welcome my friend! 😊 ❤️ I was happy to be a part of the process (P.U.S.H. - Pray Until Something Happens😊 ). Nothing pleases me more than to know of these positive outcomes! I'm really proud of him and you also! Thank you for the update!
It's so good that you noticed a need and early on. *high fives* 😊 Its great that you and he created action plans together, that you spent additional time to support him and his needs as well as coming to your community for support, encouragement and prayer! *hittin' it from all sides* Noice! Bam! 💥
Straight A's I see! Most impressive! I knew he could do it! (Some things we just know! 😊) "You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself" - Glenda from the Wizard of Oz.
Okay judges, time to call this one, *looks left to right* *holds up paddle* and.............a 10 for the dismount! 💫 Round of applause!
*high fives* 😊 big *hugs* ❤️ and please, sneak an extra hug in there for him from me
@SparkyGizmo 
@calmMango9611
Thank you CalmMango! 😊 ❤️ You have no idea how much that means to me! Thank you for finding me worthy of being called your friend! I am grateful for your friendship! ❤️
*high fives* 😊 and big *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo Your very welcomed, my friend. Have a great weekend.
@SparkyGizmo now we know why hehe.❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
💡Weeeeeeeeeee weeeeeeeee! 😊
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God, thank you for getting me out of my hole and onto your rock! Thank you for transforming my mind and the way I operate. Amen.
Prayer Taken From: Moments of Peace in the Presence of God Morning & Evening Meditations For Every Day of The Year.
@calmMango9611 Amen ❤
Sending Beems, to those who need it.
@calmMango9611 
@Tinywhisper11 
Dear God, thank you for making each of us special.
Dear God, thank you for our gifts and talents.
Dear God, thank you for Glen and for 7cups.
Dear God, thank you for the birds and the trees and the air that we breathe.
Dear God, thank you for Heather and for their teams, that help to run and guide this place, when Glen gets busy.
Dear God, thank you for all the people who use 7cups.
Dear God, please send more leaders and kind, loving understanding listeners and members.
In Jesus Name, we pray. Amen and Amen.
@calmMango9611
Mango - you're so filled with the Holy Spirit. Your prayers feels like coming directly from heaven/God himself. Thank you for the balsam and the sweet touch in your prayers.
@Helgafy Your very welcomed.
Come Holy Spirit, open our hearts.
Come Holy Spirit, renew our hearts.
Come Holy Spirit, heal our hearts, minds and body.
Come Holy Spirit, Come. Amen.
@calmMango9611 Amen ❤
@Tinywhisper11 Thanks for the heart.
God we thank you, for this day.
God watch over us, as we sleep.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen and Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you: The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you: The Lord life up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Num. 6:24-26, Rsv)
@calmMango9611 Amen ❤
