Please pray for me

[shutterbug]

I've rarely made such requests in my life, but if any of you pray and/or know of any prayer groups or lists....please add me among those prayers.

(i originally posted this in my home forum of mental health, but it dawned on me after the dear Splenda responded...that posting this plea here would also be a good idea)

In addition to struggling the depression and fatigue again...

1. i've thrown out my back so bad i'm missing work and can't afford to go to the doctor,
2. my 100% coverage for my insuance hasn't kicked in b/c my therapist can't seem to do her part to turn in all the money i've dished out to her this year so far to show i've met the necesary deductable,
3. i have a dying tooth that is spreading infection into my neck and even tho i've had $3,000 pulled out of my wages for dentist work...it does me no good as i have to front the money out of pocket and then get re-embursed
4. i'm struggling against a new development of a gambling addiction in my life that is causing my life major problems....as i would be struggling financially right now even if it weren't for the gambling.
5. i'm more lonely than i've ever been in my life before
6. another mental hospital stay remains an open possibility
7. I firmly believe that if i'm unable to stop smoking before year's end...that if i don't die from an asthma attack and the onsetting emphazima in the next 5-10 years, then i will be one of the youngest persons most people have ever seen to be lugging around an oxygen tank to keep them alive...I'm only 31 and my lungs are so bad that i panic anytime i realize i've left my inhalor behind or can't find it....as i use it about 20 times a day (18 times more than the prescribed dosage).

Prayers....i need lots and lots of them....as i can't handle even ONE of these things on my own right now. I've gotten laxed in my own prayer lately so i even feel guilty asking others to pray for me, but i also know that being too proud to ask for help when i need it is only more harmful.

love, hugs, lots of thanks, and God bless,
Jenna

[sugarssweetpea]

Jenna,
My prayers are with you. I am glad to be speaking with you again. It has been quite awhile. I have printed out your message & will pray over it daily. May you have God's peace & strength to get through everything you are going through. May you have His healing hand upon your back and depression. May God provide for all of your needs.

Much love, much hugs to you Jenna.

[Grasshopper]

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you,
God Bless

[rayofsunshine]

Originally Posted by sugarssweetpea

Jenna,
May you have God's peace & strength to get through everything you are going through. May you have His healing hand upon your back and depression. May God provide for all of your needs.

Amen.

Sending hugs.

"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." - Phillipians 4:13

[shutterbug]

thank you each very much. The prayers are so much appreciated. I believe it is the reason my back is not hurting as badly today. It is still very painful, but not near as excrutiating as yesterday. I just took a pain pill and waiting for the sleepy affect to pass. i will go to work today and do my best.

thanks and hugs to you all!

(((SugarSweetPea)))...it is good to see you around as well. I stay in the mental forum most times as it is my solice from the world and depression and when feeling better i enjoy being there for others.

How are you?

(((Grasshopper)))...Are you by chance the same as "GrasshoppperPie" i remember well as being on SR a year or so ago? The one who also is in the media biz? If so, I'd really love to know how you've been. If not the same person, the my appologies and many, many thanks for your prayers...and I'm glad to meet you.

Hugs and God bless each of you,
Jenna

[cmc]

I find that by reading God's word- especially when facing conflicts and difficulty that I grow stronger in my faith. I recommend reading the Psalms and praying over what you read, asking God to speak to your spirit. God bless you, Jenna.

Please pray with me for our friend:
Dear Lord,
Please cover Jenna with your gentle grace and strong healing hands, and show her Your divine grace and mercy.
Amen

[best]

Hello Jenna

As I read down the list, I see things that could be changed by using the steps of recovery... Lord I have a problem...Help!

One day at a time you can seek His strength to overcome gambling.
One day at a time you can seek His strength to get away from the smoking.
One day at a time... the money not spent on gambling and smoking can help you with the other areas of need.

Your turning to prayer and to God is the best thing you can do. Add to that the reading of His word and you will see changes.

I will pray with you. Together in prayer we will ask the Lord to continue to guide you to the better way and solid answers.

[Barbara52]

You have my thoughts and prayers.

You have shown me troubles of all kinds. But you will make me strong again. And you will bring me up again from deep in the earth.

Psalm 71:20

[shutterbug]

God bless each of you.

[sugarssweetpea]

Jenna,
I am doing well. Still struggling with the whole eating thing. COuld be worse. Still up and down. I am finding myself pretty moody still. BUT I am learning to recognize when I am getting snippy, angry, depressed. I am recognizing it early & trying to change my actions no matter how I feel. I am trying to stay in the word & stay in prayer. It is only through the strength of Jesus Christ that I get through most days. Deny myself & try to be like Him. He can handle all, I cannot. Please continue to keep us posted. I will check in over in mental health as well.