The Prayer Thread
Hello 👋
Let me start by saying I know religion has played a negative role in some peoples lives. If thats you, this thread may not be a good fit for you, although you may want to involve yourself to explore your feelings a little more. I just ask that you do so respectfully - all are welcome.
I often notice comments around faith, God and prayers in the daily check ins, and I wonder if theres a need for a prayer thread where people can come together and seek comfort in a quiet corner of 7 cups. So here goes ...... a brand spanking new thread for all things prayer related.
I confess Im not the most devout of Christians, so please dont look to me to find the right words all the time. But if you just want to sit a while, connect with God, and share that need with another human being, Im here to sit with you. I hope others will add to this thread and it becomes a place for mutual support.
And as for other faiths, oh gosh. Im a complete ignoramus. But I hope this can be an inclusive and respectful thread, so please dont feel excluded, whatever your beliefs ❤️
Hi Everyone - I thought you might appreciate this. It is very good. ❤️
What Is the Place of Faith in My Unanswered Prayers? #askpastorjohn
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-is-the-place-of-faith-in-my-unanswered-prayers
Can we please pray for those affected by hurrican florence in the USA!!
@peacefulSoul8
Yes! I have been!!! So scary!!
Hi KLM, Yes, I think being 'at home' or in the storm somehow would be scary. But ... I have had two for sure, but I didn't start counting when was the first one ..... so at least two people tell me in person that they think tornados/twisters (which are different from cyclones somehow which I still don't quite understand) that a tornado is more scary for them because they just "pop up" and they are f-a-s-t!!! They tell me there is time to prepare and time to evacuate ahead of a hurricane. (Shiver of whole body) Aaahhhhhh - I'll just try to do my best to stay out of the path of tornados (LOL) and not move to a place that deals with hurricanes! Yikes!
I guess another lesson in trust, no? Namely, trust God! ..... And yes, I am very aware that is much easier said (or typed) than done. 
you guys! near to Hurricane Florence or far, or very far like UK or India or China ... Love to all you - hugs too :) Platy
@KLM3278
Prayer request for those willing...
that my nightmares and flashbacks that have come back stop
that I can finally sleep through the night
to know peace in my heart even for a moment without the presence of fear
@ArianaMay
Hello! Have you tried worshipping and reading the word out loud before sleeping? God Bless! I prayed for you
@ArianaMay
I understand this and will pray
Hope you're feeling better 💜
And Im sorry a couple more...
that I have courage to reach out to people again and motivation to start giving the idea people can be trusted
Courage and faith to trust God really does have me safe, protected and loved no matter what even though I dont feel it, and that I can begin to let go of my need to control things in my life to feel safe.
I believe in God and Jesus, but please pray for several of the people this weekend who keep preaching at me.
I rather have a friend who prayers silently than one who pushes religion in my face.
I have a meeting this afternoon with some friends to plan a big event. There some hard feelings about some choices that have been made around this event and I just need some prayers that we can all remember we
Mini update:
My daddy is doing better! He was released from the hospital on Thursday Sept 13, late afternoon and is now home (after two surgeries on his Left foot/heel). Mom says it would be more accurate to say he crushed a bone in his foot. Because it is a lot more serious than people think when someone says "I broke my foot."
Please pray for:
for Dad's body to be healing (quickly? no, in God's perfect timing; not ours.)
for my mom to have a safe trip (she leaves tomorrow for nearly 2 weeks. Without me? I know, how dare she!)
for both M&D to be able to talk about how they are actually feeling, with someone who can help.
for mental health for all three of us and being wise about medicines and listening to Dr's orders!
I'm sure there is more, but it is getting late and I was up WWAAAYYYY too early this AM with my beautiful SFO who knew he needed to go outside - even though it was pouring! at that hour. (rolls eyes) Yeah, 5:51am is not a good time to get up, get fully dressed, and then go stand in the rain while your pup goes potty. I sure am glad to have him around though. He's received some pretty intense hugs from his mama in the last week or so. I think he may have even received some of mama's tears the other day (this is actually good, for it means I was allowing myself to cry). I have a pretty special canine here, 7cupers. Much thanks for your prayers, Platy
@cyanPlatypus6370
I'm so glad your update sounds so positive. Hug & prayers continued!!! And yes ... dogs are the best!!!!!! Praying for you!! ❤️
Please pray for my mom to feel better and things to work out
@wittySpruce8187
I will pray right now. 💕
@KLM3278
Thank you so much 💜💜
@wittySpruce8187
I hope your mom heels soon.
@Rebekahwriter13
Thank you! 💜
I'm not sure how I feel about prayer right now, but it can't hurt. I'm really struggling. Like I don't know how to make it minute to minute most of the time. I just want everything to be over.
If you don't mind pray that I find a way through this.
@practicalIdeal2007
I will pray for you. God loves you. You can talk to Him because He cares for you. 💕
@KLM3278
Thank you KLM that means a lot to me.
@practicalIdeal2007
💕 How are you doing right now??
@KLM3278
Things are very difficult for the last month. I mostly don't talk about it. I am at a loss for what to do so I just keep going in circles.
Thanks for asking. How are you doing?
@practicalIdeal2007
Oh that sounds hard. Safe hug. 💕If you want to ever talk about it, we can. I do hope things settle down for you. I am doing good. It's getting cold where I live. Which makes me happy!
@KLM3278
I wish I was able to talk about it. Maybe it would be better if I could, but it's too much for me and it's too much for others so I think it's best of I don't. I don't know.
@practicalIdeal2007
Well, it's also probably to much for you. 💕 Take your burdens to God. He loves you. He also works through people. Sometimes the real bad things are so bad we cannot move. So we can either quit or try and move - thats where others can come alongside you. You deserve to feel better and to know you are NOT alone 💕 Please try talking to a counselor. It will be hard. But it is worth it!!!!!!! And I'll keep praying for you! 💕💕
@KLM3278
I wrote about it some in today's check-in. It was very hard to do. I didn't put everything, but some of it is there. Although I have to use analogy because otherwise it was too hard to say.
@practicalIdeal2007
I'm glad you felt safe to share some of it. I haven't read it yet, but sharing anything that we struggle with is a brave thing to do! I hope people will reply and encourage you! 💕💕 Never forget you have so much worth - God created you in His image and He loves you!! There is nothing we can do to earn His love. And nothing so bad He will not forgive us. You are LOVED so much God sent Jesus to rescue you! Anyone who just prays and believes and has faith. ❤️💕 I think you seem like a real neat person. I'm glad I knoe you, even if it's just here on the internet. 💕💕💕❤️
I could use some prayers. My heart is breaking
@MissPen
I'm so sorry to hear this. What happened? Want to talk about it? I will pray for you!!!! 💕💕💕💕
@KLM3278 thanks for the prayers. They helped. I