Prayer Request Thread

I got this from a friend:

The brand-new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve.

They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls, painting, etc, and on December 18 were ahead of schedule and just about finished. On December 19 a terrible tempest - a driving rainstorm - hit the area and lasted for two days.

On the 21st, the pastor went over to the church. His heart sank when he saw that the roof had leaked, causing a large area of plaster about 20 feet by 8 feet to fall off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit, beginning about head high. The pastor cleaned up the mess on the floor, and not knowing what else to do but postpone the Christmas Eve service, headed home.

On the way, he noticed that a local business was having a flea market type sale for charity, so he stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful, handmade, ivory-colored, crocheted tablecloth with exquisite work, fine colors, and a Cross embroidered right in the center. It was just the right size to cover the hole in the front wall. He bought it and headed back to the church.

By this time,it had started to snow. An older woman running from the opposite direction was trying to catch the bus. She missed it. The pastor invited her to wait in the warm church for the next bus 45 minutes later. She sat in a pew and paid no attention to the pastor while he got a ladder, hangers, etc., to put up the tablecloth as a wall tapestry. The pastor could hardly believe how beautiful it looked and it covered up the entire problem area.

Then he noticed the woman walking down the center aisle. Her face was like a sheet. "Pastor," she asked, "where did you get that tablecloth?" The pastor explained. The woman asked him to check the lower right corner to see if the initials 'EBG' were crocheted into it there. They were. These were the initials of the woman, and she had made this tablecloth 35 years before, in Austria.

The woman could hardly believe it as the pastor told how he had just gotten "The Tablecloth". The woman explained that before the war she and her husband were well-to-do people in Austria. When the Nazis came, she was forced to leave. Her husband was going to follow her the next week. He was captured, sent to prison and she never saw her husband or her home again.

The pastor wanted to give her the tablecloth, but she made the pastor keep it for the church. The pastor insisted on driving her home. That was the least he could do. She lived on the other side of Staten Island and was only in Brooklyn for the day for a housecleaning job.

What a wonderful service they had on Christmas Eve. The church was almost full. The music and the spirit were great. At the end of the service, the pastor and his wife greeted everyone at the door and many said that they would return. One older man, whom the pastor recognized from the neighborhood, continued to sit in one of the pews and stare, and the pastor wondered why he wasn't leaving.

The man asked him where he got the tablecloth on the front wall because it was identical to one that his wife had made years ago when they lived in Austria before the war and how could there be two tablecloths so much alike? He told the pastor how the Nazis came, how he forced his wife to flee for her safety and he was supposed to follow her, but he was arrested and put in prison. He never saw his wife or his home again in all the 35 years between.

The pastor asked him if he would allow him to take him for a little ride. They drove to Staten Island and the same house where the pastor had taken the woman three days earlier.

He helped the man climb the three flights of stairs to the woman's apartment, knocked on the door and he saw the greatest Christmas reunion he could ever imagine.

True story - submitted by Pastor Rob Reid who says God does work in mysterious ways. I asked the Lord to bless you as I prayed for you today, to guide you and protect you as you go along your way. His love is always with you. His promises are true, and when we give Him all our cares we know He will see us through.

So when the road you're traveling on seems difficult at best, just remember I'm here praying and God will do the rest. Pass this onto those you want God to bless and remember.

When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all you need.

Take 60 seconds and give this a shot! All you do is simply say the following small prayer for the person who sent this to you.

Father, God, bless all my friends and family in whatever it is that You know they may be needing this day! May their lives be full of Your peace, prosperity, and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with You. Amen.
 
My grandmas heart condition has gotten worse and she refuses surgery. Also my buddy and his wife had a car run out in front of them at highway speed and rolled multiple times supposedly last night. Lots of broken bones, ruptured organs, emergency surgery. Pretty sure they have him sedated still.

Been searching online and can't find anything and getting 3rd/4th hand info.
 
Please say a prayer for my good friend Mike (friend of many on here).
Pretty sick and the good Lord’s help and comfort will be welcome.

I will respect his privacy and not post his username here, and he is for sure grateful for the prayers.

Thanks
Prayers sent to Everyone, as well as Mike !

Thanks Powda ! :)
 
I know this sounds like a comedy, but sadly I'm serious. Prayers for me again. I will be going into the hospital for a scraping of my right Carotid Artery. I will have the Left artery done in May.

I may have to change my username to 6 milliondollarman after all of these surgeries.
I hadn’t seen this earlier Bull. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and prayers sent your way!
 
I know this sounds like a comedy, but sadly I'm serious. Prayers for me again. I will be going into the hospital for a scraping of my right Carotid Artery. I will have the Left artery done in May.

I may have to change my username to 6 milliondollarman after all of these surgeries.
Sounds like a job for Roto Rooter. LOL

Be well, prayers sent.
 
Nothing too serious here, Im healthy, but facing some tough decisions in the next couple months. Could use some guidance.
I’ve had some pretty amazing surgical procedures in the last 8 or 10 years. So much so that I’m not only not concerned about them, but kind of looking forward to them.

I used to be severely allergic to doctors and surgery, but I’ve had such good luck that I just don’t worry about it any more……

Best of luck, you’ll do just fine 😎
 
Prayers up for @BullGear & @Maggot.

Lord, bless the doctors that will be taking care of Bullgear, and pave the way for a speedy and complete recovery. Thank you Lord.

Lord, also asking that you give Maggot insight, discernment, wisdom and understanding as he looks to you for guidance. Show him the way Lord.

Thank you Jesus, Amen.
 
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I made it through the operation okay, but the recovery was difficult. It seems like I had a reaction to the meds given to me. I came to with tightness in the chest. A little later, I developed a headache on the same side as the operation. They quickly got me to imaging and performed a head CAT scan. Luckily there was nothing wrong. I didn't get to my room until 6:30pm from an 11am procedure.

I was released at 4:30 today with nothing more than a very stiff neck.

Thanks to all that prayed for me. You guys are the best!
 
I made it through the operation okay, but the recovery was difficult. It seems like I had a reaction to the meds given to me. I came to with tightness in the chest. A little later, I developed a headache on the same side as the operation. They quickly got me to imaging and performed a head CAT scan. Luckily there was nothing wrong. I didn't get to my room until 6:30pm from an 11am procedure.

I was released at 4:30 today with nothing more than a very stiff neck.

Thanks to all that prayed for me. You guys are the best!
Weird, yesterday I was on my way to the range. Right at 11:20 hours you came into my mind really strongly so I figured they were putting you under and sent a little prayer. Glad to hear you did well. You owe me 1000 primers, LOL.
 
I need prayer. Lots. I prayed years ago for help with my triggers. I had no idea exactly how many triggers I have/had. I’m struggling with where God wants me. It appears evident only where im
not to be. My kids and wife need prayer. I’m tired of being treated like the big bad wolf. Mental, legal, financial, physical problems.. all the while being told I have no rights but expected to still act like there is law and order.
 
O Lord , how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God." Selah But you, O Lord , are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord , and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Arise, O Lord ! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked. Salvation belongs to the Lord ; your blessing be on your people! Selah
Psalm 3:1‭-‬8 ESV

PM me if you want brother, lots of us here for you

Remember God is sovereign over all things.

Maybe unplug for a few days and seek Him. I know the Portajohn thread boils my blood sometimes.

 
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This might take a minute.
I have stage 4 cancer that has metastasized into my spine (that means cancer has eaten at the vertebrae enough to affect the nerve core of the spinal column).
I have pain killers the like you can't even believe and all I have to do is ask and more are delivered to me by, I have to admit, 1 super hot smoking babe that works at the local pharmacy.
Unfortunately she's young, and I'm a man of honor.....but man is it nice to look :).
Anyway, I'm intentionally putting myself thru withdrawal.
Yep, it ain't cool.....after a year of taking morphine and oxycontin every day, I didn't realize .... now I know.
It flat out fucking sux if you want blunt honesty.
I won't even go too far into the pain that I am intentionally suffering thru, to say I would rather have both my legs broken should give you some small idea. Now couple those 2 together.
Bingo.
People probably wonder why I post at all hours of the night. Well, you try and lay down on a cancer eaten spine and relax enough to sleep.
IT AINT HAPPENIN.
I have to be so sleepy my eyes are drooping to even hope for any sleep.
I guess I'm probably a little buggy from lack of sleep, I dunno, I'd need someone else to say that since our views of ourself are always going to be skewed and not always in the correct direction.

Anyways, if you're still with me (I guess I'm venting and you have my apologies for that). I do not want you to pray for me.
I'd like to request that you pray for the future of our country....our planet even.

I've always prided myself as being a thinker able to reason his way thru life with the best of them.
I actually have 4 US patents with 2 being licensed out for significant money, not many can say that....but....
I can see no way (easy, simple, hard, tough) out of this situation our politicians have gotten us into.
I truly feel the end of days are coming quick.
If it does come down to being destined as the bible says....well, we are indeed fucked.
Could anyone have seen this coming and been prepared for it, I honestly don't think so.
G'luck guys.
 
This might take a minute.
I have stage 4 cancer that has metastasized into my spine (that means cancer has eaten at the vertebrae enough to affect the nerve core of the spinal column).
I have pain killers the like you can't even believe and all I have to do is ask and more are delivered to me by, I have to admit, 1 super hot smoking babe that works at the local pharmacy.
Unfortunately she's young, and I'm a man of honor.....but man is it nice to look :).
Anyway, I'm intentionally putting myself thru withdrawal.
Yep, it ain't cool.....after a year of taking morphine and oxycontin every day, I didn't realize .... now I know.
It flat out fucking sux if you want blunt honesty.
I won't even go too far into the pain that I am intentionally suffering thru, to say I would rather have both my legs broken should give you some small idea. Now couple those 2 together.
Bingo.
People probably wonder why I post at all hours of the night. Well, you try and lay down on a cancer eaten spine and relax enough to sleep.
IT AINT HAPPENIN.
I have to be so sleepy my eyes are drooping to even hope for any sleep.
I guess I'm probably a little buggy from lack of sleep, I dunno, I'd need someone else to say that since our views of ourself are always going to be skewed and not always in the correct direction.

Anyways, if you're still with me (I guess I'm venting and you have my apologies for that). I do not want you to pray for me.
I'd like to request that you pray for the future of our country....our planet even.

I've always prided myself as being a thinker able to reason his way thru life with the best of them.
I actually have 4 US patents with 2 being licensed out for significant money, not many can say that....but....
I can see no way (easy, simple, hard, tough) out of this situation our politicians have gotten us into.
I truly feel the end of days are coming quick.
If it does come down to being destined as the bible says....well, we are indeed fucked.
Could anyone have seen this coming and been prepared for it, I honestly don't think so.
G'luck guys.
I will be praying for you whether you ask for it or not. My grandfather had lung cancer with mets to his spine and it was not easy.

This country like many others before it has succumbed to the idea that the world should revolve around it and we have forgotten that the world instead revolves around the will of the Almighty. While things look dire for this earth I am reminded of the agape love of Abba Father, a tenderness, understanding and patience that we cannot even begin to truly understand. The world will see judgment but each individual will have opportunity to know the love of our God and make a choice.

If you believe you may be in the twilight of your life, do not live in fear of the state of the world, live instead in boldness and proclaim the truth of our Savior to all who will listen. His grace is sufficient but I will be praying on your behalf nonetheless.



 
This might take a minute.
I have stage 4 cancer that has metastasized into my spine (that means cancer has eaten at the vertebrae enough to affect the nerve core of the spinal column).
I have pain killers the like you can't even believe and all I have to do is ask and more are delivered to me by, I have to admit, 1 super hot smoking babe that works at the local pharmacy.
Unfortunately she's young, and I'm a man of honor.....but man is it nice to look :).
Anyway, I'm intentionally putting myself thru withdrawal.
Yep, it ain't cool.....after a year of taking morphine and oxycontin every day, I didn't realize .... now I know.
It flat out fucking sux if you want blunt honesty.
I won't even go too far into the pain that I am intentionally suffering thru, to say I would rather have both my legs broken should give you some small idea. Now couple those 2 together.
Bingo.
People probably wonder why I post at all hours of the night. Well, you try and lay down on a cancer eaten spine and relax enough to sleep.
IT AINT HAPPENIN.
I have to be so sleepy my eyes are drooping to even hope for any sleep.
I guess I'm probably a little buggy from lack of sleep, I dunno, I'd need someone else to say that since our views of ourself are always going to be skewed and not always in the correct direction.

Anyways, if you're still with me (I guess I'm venting and you have my apologies for that). I do not want you to pray for me.
I'd like to request that you pray for the future of our country....our planet even.

I've always prided myself as being a thinker able to reason his way thru life with the best of them.
I actually have 4 US patents with 2 being licensed out for significant money, not many can say that....but....
I can see no way (easy, simple, hard, tough) out of this situation our politicians have gotten us into.
I truly feel the end of days are coming quick.
If it does come down to being destined as the bible says....well, we are indeed fucked.
Could anyone have seen this coming and been prepared for it, I honestly don't think so.
G'luck guys.

Prayers for you and may God Bless you and your family. We don't know why things occur in our lives but if you trust in God and accept Jesus as our personal savior, we will not know death. For there are many mansions in our Father's house. There can be one there for you. Just believe.
 
Whatever is bothering you, please know that God is always there. Sometimes it is difficult to know what direction you are heading but please never forsake him. If you want to take this to PM, we can discuss this further. But always know that God loves you, if you love him.

Prayers for you and your family.
Ive got to correct that one.

If, as Jesus spoke, "God is Love." then it must love you whether you love him or not. No other option. What we do at times may not please it, but like any good parent, it
 
Ive got to correct that one.

If, as Jesus spoke, "God is Love." then it must love you whether you love him or not. No other option. What we do at times may not please it, but like any good parent, it

God only requires you to love Him above all others. There are those souls that don't proclaim their love and they are forsaken. We are not saved but by the grace of God. We are a sinful being and we all fall short of His glory, but if one asks for forgiveness and accepts Jesus, we will one day see the glory of God and enter into his home (heaven).

But this isn't a thread to discuss theology. Anyone needing prayer are always welcome to post a message here.
 
This might take a minute.
I have stage 4 cancer that has metastasized into my spine (that means cancer has eaten at the vertebrae enough to affect the nerve core of the spinal column).
I have pain killers the like you can't even believe and all I have to do is ask and more are delivered to me by, I have to admit, 1 super hot smoking babe that works at the local pharmacy.
Unfortunately she's young, and I'm a man of honor.....but man is it nice to look :).
Anyway, I'm intentionally putting myself thru withdrawal.
Yep, it ain't cool.....after a year of taking morphine and oxycontin every day, I didn't realize .... now I know.
It flat out fucking sux if you want blunt honesty.
I won't even go too far into the pain that I am intentionally suffering thru, to say I would rather have both my legs broken should give you some small idea. Now couple those 2 together.
Bingo.
People probably wonder why I post at all hours of the night. Well, you try and lay down on a cancer eaten spine and relax enough to sleep.
IT AINT HAPPENIN.
I have to be so sleepy my eyes are drooping to even hope for any sleep.
I guess I'm probably a little buggy from lack of sleep, I dunno, I'd need someone else to say that since our views of ourself are always going to be skewed and not always in the correct direction.

Anyways, if you're still with me (I guess I'm venting and you have my apologies for that). I do not want you to pray for me.
I'd like to request that you pray for the future of our country....our planet even.

I've always prided myself as being a thinker able to reason his way thru life with the best of them.
I actually have 4 US patents with 2 being licensed out for significant money, not many can say that....but....
I can see no way (easy, simple, hard, tough) out of this situation our politicians have gotten us into.
I truly feel the end of days are coming quick.
If it does come down to being destined as the bible says....well, we are indeed fucked.
Could anyone have seen this coming and been prepared for it, I honestly don't think so.
G'luck guys.
I share this with people I meet who are in your position, and those who have recently lost someone, though it should be good for everyone. Rest assured, there was no 'dirty bong water' involved, LOL.

When I was much younger, damn near 50 years back, I got the news that my maternal grandmother had died. As I felt the grief and sadness begin to rise up in my gut I got up to walk outside for a breath of air.

Right then I had a vision of granny, her torso surrounded in a soft golden light, and she spoke to me.

"Dont grieve, its so much better here, so much better." Then the vision faded and I was back here.

Since that moment Ive never feared death. Pain and suffering, yes, but I take death (in this world) to only be a release into the next. See you on the other side, old boy.

Ya'll feel free to share that as occasion arises.
 
God only requires you to love Him above all others. There are those souls that don't proclaim their love and they are forsaken. We are not saved but by the grace of God. We are a sinful being and we all fall short of His glory, but if one asks for forgiveness and accepts Jesus, we will one day see the glory of God and enter into his home (heaven).

But this isn't a thread to discuss theology. Anyone needing prayer are always welcome to post a message here.
Ill stand fast with him loving you regardless. Being Love itself, the Holy Spirit, if you will, he can do nothing else. Its only our limited perception as men that tells us otherwise. Be well.
 
This not a prayer but something inspirational. In these last days too many men and women have placed themselves above the Lord of Hosts. For those of us that draw our strength from the Jewish Carpenter, we already know the end of the story. For those that don’t know the Lord they should be terrified.


That intro gave me the chills...
 
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