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.
Reminder
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For everyone to have an amazing year ahead filled with kindness, love, compassion, support, happiness and lots of peace!💗
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
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Prayers that this year will be a year of healing for me. That I will recover and find my purpose and finally have joy in my life.
@HidaYasu
I stand in agreement with you for your healing and a prosperous New Year🙏🏽
@HidaYasu
Hi HidaYasu! 😊 ❤️ I bowed my head and I prayed for you over my key board and in front of this screen.
*hugs* 😇 ❤️
@Heather225
I have got to take my husband to surgery this morning. Having stents put in his leg. I ask you all to pray that things go well. Keep me in your prayers as well.
@WorkingitThrough2
Hi Working! 😊 ❤️ I bowed my head and I prayed for you as well as yours, over my key board and in front of this screen.
We are there with you as well as your husband in spirit and in prayer! You are not alone. ❤️
*hugs* 😇 ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Thank you for the prayers. Things went well😊
@WorkingitThrough2
I'm glad it went well. I was happy to pray for him also.
@Helgafy
Your prayers are greatly appriciated🙏🏽😊
@Helgafy
Sorry, I have been away for a while. Trying to handle husband issues. Just wanted to say hello. I lost out thread.
@WorkingitThrough2
You are most welcome my friend! 😊 ❤️ I'm so happy that things went well. I appreciate the update! Still praying for both of you. I know recovery takes time. ❤️
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* 😇 ❤️
@WorkingitThrough2 Was the operation successful?
(Someone has to ask)
@slowdecline48
Hi decline - it all went well. I asked the same above.
Hi everybody! Another quick update on my son. He just made it through his first set of exams and did great. He is feeling relieved and like he is back on track. Thank you all for the support and for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers 🙌!
@GlenM
Hi Glen! 😊 ❤️ Thank you so very much for the update! What a hero story! 😊 I'm so glad that he did well on his exams, is feeling a bit of relief and is now back on track!
I can only imagine how much better he feels now and with a bit of renewed self confidence and perhaps feeling that it's all going to be okay! (First semester, many times can be the worst one. Transitioning can be so very hard and for many).
He's got this! 😊 ❤️ He's got people out there that are rooting for him, praying for him and that believe in him that he doesn't even know exist!
*high fives* 😊 big *hugs* ❤️ and please, give him an extra *hug* ❤️ from me the next time you get to see him. You don't even have to mention that the extra one is coming from anyone...but it will be there. ❤️
@SparkyGizmo will do and thanks again for the support!!! It means a lot to me :) and him!
You could pray that--against all odds, by now--I develop some sense of tactfulness.
More than half my life is over, & sometimes I still don't have any.
If I could believe in a god who is omnipotent & cares about humanity at large, I would pray for it too...am not an atheist per se, just someone who is "faith-challenged".
@slowdecline48 hey old man🙂 your not even half way through yet, didn't I tell you your gonna live way into your hundreds ❤
@Tinywhisper11 I don't think so, but this is not the thread to explain why.
To be honest, I don't really want to make it to 100 years old. Long lifespans are highly overrated, in my opinion...by the time people reach 100 orbits around the Sun they're usually crippled from arthritis, have very brittle bones, as wrinkled as a dehydrated prune & are so senile they can't find their butts with both hands & an anatomy chart.
@slowdecline48 Don't forget the flash light 😁
@mytwistedsoul I already carry one! 😂
@slowdecline48 😂😂
@mytwistedsoul what have I told you about encouraging dec!!!!!!!!!!
@slowdecline😒😒😒😒
@slowdecline48
Hi Slow Decline! 😊 ❤️
I bowed my head and I prayed for you over my key board and in front of this screen.
*hugs* 😇 ❤️
@slowdecline48
Well, well my old friend "jaguar".
As you already know I'm a Christian, so I have only one place to go with my sins. You're talking about tactfulness. Here is a quote from the Bible how to do with our sins; 1 John 1.9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Here is another verse from the Bible that shows what God does with our sins when we confess them. Isaiah 38:17-18 "Surely it was for my welfare that I had great bitterness; but you have held back my life from the pit of destruction, for you have cast all my sins behind your back." (Maybe you should read it in Hebrew also!)
From your sister on this earth, Helga.
@Helgafy hugs helgafy ❤❤ I love you ❤
@Helgafy That makes sense. As a Christian, you're supposed to go to only one "place" to deal with your sins. I can't rightly expect you to do differently. 😃
@slowdecline48
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Hi everyone! 😊 ❤️
Gentle reminder that this is the prayer request thread. It is here for all of us no matter what our faith may be or having no faith at all. Interesting concept can be that having no faith is a faith in and of itself. Come one, come all, we are here to pray and support everyone as requested! ❤️
I'm becoming concerned as comments could be a bit off putting for others of certain faiths if they were to read previous statements and potentially feel as if they don't belong here. I don't think it is for any of us to determine if praying to any certain deity goes into the category of "ridiculous" as this isn't what the thread is for. The thread isn't here for religious debate, negative speech against faiths or belief systems or mocking them. The thread is here to be all inclusive. (I understood the statement was simply person to person however, someone else could take umbrage to it).
In an effort to help, I'll be calling in some higher order angels 😇 to assist us in hopes that they can direct us, potentially to another area of the platform where spirituality/religious debate might be allowed to express thoughts such as these, educate us, edit comments, or move comments to a different thread.
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou (a.k.a. Good Day Sunshine)
@Heather225 (a.k.a. H)
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Hi SparkyGizmo.
I was thinking just the same as you.
From Helga.
@Helgafy
*high fives* 😊 and *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
@slowdecline48
Some verses for today. (And if I may say so - this person you're talking of above wanted to work with his "tactfulness" - so work on yid!)
Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
@Helgafy
Many thanks my sweet friend! 😊 ❤️ I love how you are able to step back, see things coming around full circle. You are able to see the bigger picture, the deeper meaning because of your brilliance💡, wisdom and loving patience with others. 😇
God answers prayers, in His own way and in His own time. It appears as if He has, in this very thread with providing an opportunity to assist with tact (experiential learning in this case) which was what the original prayer request was for. 😇 I feel like He has done so in a safe environment, amongst friends that harbor no ill will, not easily offended and that simply care and are willing to pray once again!
I appreciate you! ❤️ I admire you! ❤️ I am grateful for you! ❤️ Thank you for being you and for bringing all that you are here to the platform. Thank you for sharing your time, treasures and talents! You are a true gift to us all! 🎁
*high fives* 😊 and big *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Spark. You're too nice to me! Your words fall on me like a coat of gold, blessings from heaven. You're so humble (and if I didn't have God I would have fall down on the floor and worshipped you - lol).
@Helgafy
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@Helgafy @SparkyGizmo Nothing in my life so far has suggested those verses have any veracity whatsoever, but it's a nice thought so I appreciate it anyway. What I've seen, heard & learned up to now:
Humanity at large exists on one little planet in a fairly simple solar system...located in a backwater galaxy that, on a cosmological timescale, is barely out of its diapers. The universe itself is an amazing place, but it is also a completely uncaring one. If Putin decides to lob a few ICBMs our way next week, we responded in kind & if it became a free-for-all which wiped out most of the human race & made the Earth uninhabitable for the next century or so, nothing out there would step in & stop it from happening. The universe itself is quite mindless & without purpose, just doing what it does like billiard balls running into each other on a pool table.
@slowdecline48
If you don't mind decline. I bless you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. As I see it our life often is a battle between good and evil forces. So we have to fight the good fight. And as you know, I know a man who conquered evil at the cross (Jesus Christ). He also rose from the dead 3 days after. (Well, as Gizmo has said, this thread is a thread for praying and not so much discussing so I'll stop here).
@SparkyGizmo
Hey hey Sparkyyy Sparkkk, so very thoughtful of you to step up and reiterate on this important reminder, to remain non-judgmental and be more respectful towards everyone, no matter what faith they believe in or if they don't, yes, completely upto one's own will. ❤
Personally, I feel, the debates on religion based subjects are never-ending and in a way, quite pointless, specially on a platform as 7 cups where we want to treat everyone fairly, with acceptance, with kindness, with consideration and most importantly, with respect.
A place as 7 cups where imposing beliefs, negatively bashing any faith or critically judging anyone for their faith/ what they believe in, being disrespectful, isn't allowed.
Yes, not everyone has the same kind of experiences, and it's understandable to not share similar views with our peers, always.
This particular thread is supposed to be more comforting and uplifting and definitely not the space for debates, at all, in my humble opinion.
There, however, is a separate space for sharing about one's own negative experiences as well as criticism or any struggles one has faced/ is facing, within this community~ Here. (clickable)
Also some additional moderation guidelines followed within this particular community to ensure a safe, supportive and mutually respectful place.
Just something to be mindful of though, we are still a community with people across the globe, different from one another in many ways, but it's our humanity that connects, and emotions must be valued and respected, I feel.
Still a part of this community where many people seek some acceptance, solace and kindness much lacking in the off-cups world for many of us. A little kindness goes a long way.
Valid to not agree with everyone always or have a different view. Being respectful doesn't mean we have to agree with everything, it could simply mean being considerate enough to acknowledge that different people can have different beliefs, no need to compare ours with theirs. To agree to disagree, while holding space for the other person to feel comfortable to share about their feelings and thoughts too.
Healthy discussions are okay, an open dialog provides a space for increased understanding and empathy, I feel, only if the other people are willing to discuss/exchange views/ answer too. Super encouraged to not engage in any kind of discussion(s) one is uncomfortable with or simply ones, that feel like turning into a never-ending debate, that no one's really benefitting out of, in anyway.
And of course, to flag any posts site-wide that may seem to violate the forum guidelines in anyway. The forum leadership team is always here to help with anything needed.❤
@cheerymango @tommy @Heather225
Please do feel welcome to add anything I missed here. ❤
@SparkyyySparkkk
*big hugs and *high fives* back, I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness sooo much. Thank you for "leading the way", always. Much gratitude, my friend.❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
I cannot thank you enough Good Day Sunshine! 😊 ❤️ Truly an "ask and ye shall receive moment"! 😇 Your response, was to me, a thing of beauty to witness! And that, my friends....is how it's done! Impeccable! *bows in front of greatness* ❤️
I'm so grateful for you as human being and I am also grateful for you as leader here in the community as well as your leadership style! You show up and you show up big time! You never are one to say "it's not my job", you jump in, help and support when ever you see the need, you are consistent and consistently good! You really do this with so much style and grace. You embody one of the 7 cups core values "high warmth and high expectations". 😊
It's really very impressive to witness and I feel as if it's good for all of us to see others "being the example" around here. *points to you* 😊
Thank you for helping us here on this thread! I feel as if you provided us with a "teachable moment" and now that it's here, we will be able to refer to it over and over when and if needed again. Aha! 💡When in doubt, we can scroll up on the page and see the expectations for being able to enjoy being here! Being here is a privilege and not a right and so if we all work within the 7 cups parameters, all should work out just fine. 😊
As an aside, I know that we are working here on the platform to provide more formal training for our future mentors. So many words of wisdom, thoughts and ideas that should be captured from the great ones that have came before us all so that they can live on in all perpetuity. Doing it this way allows 7 cups to continue on, thrive and for greatness to be captured and prior, we have just been passing it down "generationally" so to speak. I have been fortunate to *sit at the knee* of many great ones around here. If I know anything at all, it had to have come from somewhere. I give credit where credit is due, the credit goes to them, I simply just paid attention! 😊
This moment to me is 7 cups gold! This is the gold standard for our culture here on 7 cups. This is our belief system. This is viable information for anyone that wants to understand how best to assimilate and to get along well with others (for this topic) as well as useful training material for any mentor no matter what area they are choosing to mentor in as this topic will come up, again, and again and again. It would be great to see this incorporated.
Once again, I will be counting you in my gratitude moments today! ❤️ Thank you for being someone to be grateful for!
*high fives* 😊 and big *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Omigooshhhh this just is the best thing everr, made my day, it always does, you always doooo, many thanks, Sparkyyy Sparkkk, your faith in me is one of my priziestttt "possessions", most most most grateful, always. 🥺❤ *high fives* and biggest hugs backkk* ❤❤❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
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@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Very well written sun!
@Helgafy
I am glad you think so too, Helga.
@SparkyGizmo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Ok so wait a minute. I'm confused. Obviously someone is in trouble for saying about something is ridiculous but yet someone else isn't in trouble for using offensive slang? It's one thing if he uses the word for himself but seems wrong that someone who isn't of Jewish faith to refer to him that way twice? I wasn't going to say anything because it's not really any of my business but it's been bothering me. Seems kind of like pot calling kettle 😕
@mytwistedsoul
Hi Soul! 😊 ❤️ I upvoted your comment because you are here with us and I appreciate you! I don't want for you to feel ignored.
In an effort to help and hopefully make you feel a wee bit better, no one is in trouble here. 😇 (yet, lol 😊 one never knows what the future may bring). All has been a gentle reminder, gentle encouragement as well as a teachable moment here for us as to remember what the thread is ultimately here for, the limitations as well as the expectations. I feel that @Sunisshiningandsoareyou has done a stellar job of doing as such! 😇 Just sayin'! 😊
Moving forward, my intentions are to "First seek to understand and only then to be understood". I hear you!❤️ Many of us might not know certain "slang" terms (*raises hand*) and especially if they are derogatory. I care about you and I care about your feelings so I did in fact scroll up in the thread to see what you meant. Ta-dah! 💡Here the credit will go to my gewwwwwgul search today. 😊 As for me, I don't say things like that to others. I did not understand the meaning.
Ultimately, everything that @Sunisshiningandsoareyou has said applies to that comment as well. They may have seen that too (or may not have as they were not providing specif examples ((that is highly unnecessary))-it is not my business at all and shouldn't be to question them) and so what they said is all encompassing for past comments as well as potential future ones. I think we all understand and hopefully we can move on now. I'm hoping that things can return to being copacetic on of all things, a prayer thread instead of arguing. This truly is the wrong place for this. It's a bit shocking as well as saddening.
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou has put a great deal of time and effort in explaining how each of us can "flag". Soul, feel free to scroll up on the thread, read Good Day Sunshines thoughtful response on how you too can flag comments made by others if you feel that they aren't in alignment with the purpose and mission of 7 cups! The power was within you all along my friend! Your voice matters too! Flag the comment and a forum mentor will review.
Ask for prayers or provide prayers for others. 😊 Here is my prayer that I say each and every day and sometimes many times during the day "Lord, please make the bad people good and the good people easy to live with". All good people here, that's for sure. You can pray for me too if you like 😇 (I pray for others many times even if they didn't ask for me to).
*high fives* 😊 and big *hugs* ❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Thank youuu for coming forth and explaining this so well and with so much compassion, Sparkyyy Sparkkk.❤
Yes, indeed, no pointing fingers at anyone. All we did here was a general reminder and some tips to try and ensure everyone's experience within this particular thread/community is supportive and positive too.❤
Nothing more to add for me here hehe, you spoke my mind alreadyyyy. (*insert a spiderman pointing at spiderman gif*)
Thankieees so much.❤
Vv grateful for the prayers too, you're always one to show up and take care of our peers. Sending lots of love and blessings your way too. *big hugs backkkk* 🤗❤
@mytwistedsoul
Soul, Sparkyyy Sparkkk (SparkyGizmo) articulated this way better than I could have, I feel hehe but I just wanted to say that I seee you and I hear you too and I really appreciate how you take time to become a voice for our peers, it's an admirable quality, in my eyes.❤
Seeking understanding when something's unclear or wanting a re-assurance of sorts is great, and we do that, I feel, by asking questions, being open-minded, patient and willing to hear the other person too. So thank you for seeking clarification here. Very valid and necessary too.
Having said that, I'm not aware of any recent "moderation" actions being taken place in this thread (also because it's not a "public" process now, and if at all any moderation action or a specific reminder to someone if needed then it is communicated directly to the people so involved by the official 7cupsforum account.)
Review the updated moderation+communication policy Here please, if necessary. (Lol it says '2023' but should be the most recent/ applicable one)
Also, this one too, is a busy thread with multiple pages, it's possible not everyone comes across the same comments always or perceives them the same way, so it definitely helps to "say something when we see something", the flag button is available to all the users and anyone coming across any such comment that seems to be a forum violation can be flagged, as mentioned previously. (It is superrrr helpful and I like to see it as a teamwork, when the community users and forum flag team/ forum leaders work collectively to ensure the forumland is as safe, supportive and encouraging as possible for everyone 🤝❤)
There's often gray areas and specially on topics as this one, where not everyone may be aware or knowledgeable enough, or may perceive/comprehend text-comments across the screen differently at times, so the team work helps, I feel. Again, each voice matters.
The forum leads (ambassadors and admin in particular since they have more autonomy in deciding against the gray areas and ensure the guidelines are updated and being followed fairly, I feel) are also available to clarify any questions or offer assistance as well as to share any suggestions with, anytime.
These were only general reminders for everyone coming across, and hopefully helps a little, to move ahead with some information in hand, for future times, while we continue to try our best in keeping it as supportive and welcoming for everyone here. (Also also since we are in this thread, I feel it's a great time and place to *pray* future times treat all of us better hehe😊❤)
Sending big hugs and 🍕 your way!
@mytwistedsoul
@sunisshiningandsoareyou
@slowdecline48
Hi soul.
I really, really, really had no idea that this word was an extremely offensive word for a Jewish person. I also had no idea that you were talking of my writing. I looked up the word earlier and then it was just written that it was an Jewish person, and then I thought that because decline called himself that I could also call him that, just as I called him "jaguar" earlier because he called himself that. As Christians we are called to love the Jews and all persons. Jesus Christ was also a Jew. He said, "Love your neighbour as yourself." Both of them can be difficult. Thank you for pointing out what was on your mind. You're such a tender and wonderful soul soul.
Hello all!
I recently lost my job and my wife is getting sued for debt. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers that we can get through this stronger.
Thanks
@reservedSkies6853
Keeping y'all in my thoughts and sending lots of strength y'all's way, here's hoping things get better for you super soon. 💛
@reservedSkies6853 god bless you and your family ❤❤ keeps you in my prayers, and hugs you tight to my heart ❤❤
@reservedSkies6853
Hi Skies! 😊 ❤️
I bowed my head and prayed for you and yours over my keyboard and in front of this very screen!
*hugs* 😇❤️
@reservedSkies6853 Well that ain't good news.
If you are in CONUS (& if you haven't done it already), remember that if you were fired/laid off then you qualify for unemployment assistance, at least for a few months.
Polishing up your resume, finding job openings in your field, etc. would be the smart move to make now.
Dunno what to tell you re the lawsuit.
You are in my thoughts.
Hi everyone,
Just another gentle reminder to please be mindful when posting on the forums, particularly in discussions around religion. I have gone through and edited some posts to eliminate any offence towards others, please do PM me if you notice something I've missed.
I want you to know that we're here for you. We have a number of forum moderators who are continuously making the forum a safer place for all. Unfortunately, some posts do go under the radar which is why any help from you would be greatly appreciated. You can either flag the individual post or if you feel more comfortable, you can PM me a link to the post directly.
Thank you for supporting 7 Cups and remember that I'm only a message away if you have any feedback, suggestions or concerns 🩵
@Helgafy
You are most welcome my sweet friend! 😊 ❤️ I have always been more than happy to pray for you, will continue to do so and just prayed for you once again, just now! 😇
I can only imagine how very difficult it must be to live with chronic fatigue syndrome. I send to you extra big *hugs* ❤️. Even though it can be quite debilitating, you still find the energy to come here and pray for others! 😇 I appreciate you!
Thank you for sharing how good you are feeling as of late and how very much you are getting accomplished! I love hearing updates too! *high fives* 😊
*hugs* 😇❤️
@SparkyGizmo
Thank you, you're precious. May the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, protect you from all harm. I bless you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
@Helgafy
I cannot thank you enough! 😊 ❤️ I soooooo needed that today! And for those words of prayer 😇 specifically! Truly a magical moment for me! Just sitting here, on the other side of this screen, taking it all in, letting it wash over me. 💫
There is power in your prayer! I believe! ❤️ So grateful! I just prayed for you again too! 😇
*hugs* 😇 ❤️
@Helgafy yes thankyou God ❤ please keep making helgafy stronger every day, cause she deserves only the best of things in life ❤ her kind caring heart is a precious gift to all of us here at 7 cups, and to the world ❤❤ I love you helgafy, I'm so glad your feeling a bit better ❤ and eater monday too ❤ just like the miracle you are ❤gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@Tinywhisper11
Thank you, you're precious. May the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, protect you from all harm. I bless you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
@Helgafy ❤❤
@Helgafy
Sending lots of love.❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Thank you, you're precious. May the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, protect you from all harm. I bless you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
@Helgafy
Aw thank you, I feel grateful. 🤗❤