Prayer Request

[TDinATL]

Hi Folks,

I want to take this opportunity to ask for some specific prayer requests, not something I normally do - I prefer to be the one praying for others but I know that's not what God intended for us all.

I've got a TON on my plate now and I need to get it out somewhere. I have friends that I can talk to about somethings - but not everything.

So here goes.... (deep breath)

* I'm in the process of a divorce from my AW. We've been married almost 9 years and I finally had my fill. I think my story is like most - broken promises, lies and pointed fingers. I'm physically and mentally wore out. My body aches, my mind spins, I can't focus, I can't sleep, I'm eating too much...
* I need prayer for my physical health. I've had a lot of aches and pains come up lately, especially in my legs. There's numbness/burning in my left leg that is getting worse - if I stand for more than an hour it sometimes 'clicks' and it feels like I'm getting hit with a taser, it almost knocks me down. I have gone to the doctor and waiting on results from test and x-rays. My left foot has this odd pain that almost feels like a fracture - but it will go away for 2-3 days and then come back. And as I mentioned above, the divorce is taking it's toll on me as well.
* I need prayer for my mental/emotional health. Not sure what more to say here. I want to figure out exactly who I am. Like another poster said - ALL the issues have been my fault for so long I'm not really sure what MY issues are, but I know they are there.
* I need prayer for my finances. I've been living paycheck to paycheck for the last year with my separation from my AW. Problem is that I started my own business in Jan 07 and my start-up money is gone, no money = no check. Now I'm in a divorce and thankfully my attorney is a friend and he's letting me pay him on an installment plan. I made very little last year compared to previous years and was told that there was no way I'd have taxes on the business as we'd probably post a loss for the first year. So, on Friday I get an email that I owe $20k in taxes, hard to do with $245.00 in the bank. What hurts here is that I pulled out all the stops to start my business - 2nd mortgage, cashed in 401k (not much), maxed out credit cards. So, when I tried to open a credit line for my business I'm getting a sour look because of my debt. Catch-22... On a related note...
* I need prayer for my business. My business is growing (Amen!) but we're in that stage where we need cash flow now. I have employees that count on me to make sure they get paid and are able to keep their families fed. Of course I'm concerned about myself - but also for those working for me, they are all really good people. I don't think we'll lay-off or close doors, but some of my folks are commission based and they make about 50-60% of their income from commission - they are loyal to the company but loyalty doesn't feed a child.
*** Last but not least please pray for my wife, KD. I know she's hurting in all this and she's tried to call out to me, I can't and won't respond. It still hurts me for her to hurt but I've got to work on me. She needs help but won't or can't admit it. I do want her to be whole as well so please pray for her, too.

Whew! Sorry for the laundry list, I've been holding that all for a while. I feel like a wreck having all these issues going on.

If anyone who reads this post would please pray for me I would greatly appreciate, I know there is power in prayer.

I'd also like to welcome any that need prayer to please, please feel free to PM me and I will personally pray for all requests.

Thanks in advance, may you all be BLESSED today!

[best]

Originally Posted by TDinATL

I've got a TON on my plate


Whew! Sorry for the laundry list, I've been holding that all for a while. I feel like a wreck having all these issues going on.

I know there is power in prayer.

I know I can gain strength for my body by eating each day and keeping my plate empty.
Can you picture what your dinner plate would look like if you only ate but once a week? 21 meals all on one plate.
I had a habit of holding things in and dealing with them when my plate became full. I have found that by dealing with things one at a time, as they show up, my plate doesn't fill up.
I understand how the ton on the plate can get there because I have had some heavy plates myself.
Give the problems to the Lord as they show up. Pray daily for every need.

I am adding my prayers to your prayers because ...Yes there is power in prayer and the Lord does answer prayer.

[cmc]

Hi,
It's nice to see you over here! I'm so glad you decided to post and share your prayer requests. That in itself is a huge step in recovery.

I forgot if you attend Alanon or not? If not, that is a great way to lighten the load and one of the best ways I know of to learn how to manage all the stuff that happens when we are affiliated with an alcoholic or addict. I also find meetings help me in just about every area of my life.

God bless you and remember that when we give our burdens to the Lord- He is more than able to carry us through the tough times and circumstances. I hope you will feel free to keep coming by to share and/or post here.

Thanks also for your kind offer to be in prayer for others.

I'm praying for you too.

[Lily]

I prayed for you and I also pray you will cry out to the Lord for help as well. HE CAN and will change things or at least give you wisdom and direction.

You do have a lot going on, and we are here for you! blessings, Sheila

[MNGirlyGirl]

Prayers going out to you. I know that each of those things alone can be stressful, so you need to be easy on yourself. It is a good thing to go to friends, family and support groups to help unburden you. Sometimes knowing we are not in it alone helps alleviate some of the stress.

[CAPTAINZING2000]

praying everything's going to be alright for you

[sugarssweetpea]

Prayers lifted up for you.

[CarolD]

Prayers and Hugs coming your way
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[dave47]

In my prayers TD, like you i believe that there is power in prayer-best wishes.

[22NGONE]

Prayers to you and yours, I hope all of your problems resolve and your business prospers. Good luck, John

[sweetpea40]

Hi,
Have faith that God will take care of all these things for you and he will!!
I believe in miracles!! We walk by faith and through our faith all things are possible. Take one day at a time and do not worry about tomorrow. It will all be taken care of by the Lord. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Be thankful for what you do have and give God all the Glory.
God Bless and Prayers,
Machele

[marshalldillon]

Hi, i was just listing to this sermon this morning, and it is also a subject that i have been trying to make sure i tell myself every morning. Proverbs 18:21 Your tongue has the power of life and death. Speak life into your situation whenever you have a negative thought, we have to go through trials in life, if it was easy being a christian everybody would be one, i believe God has a great calling on your life otherwise i don't think you would be going through this valley, i think of all that Jesus went through on the cross, the beating, the shame, and humiliation, and the seperation of this father, but i also see have coming out new and better and victorious, i believe the same for you. speak life.

[MNGirlyGirl]

My prayers and thoughts are with you. I've been through divorce and know how devastating it can be. Although it may take time, there is life after divorce. Someone told me that once when I was going through it and it helped me go on knowing that life wasn't always going to be the whirlwind it is right now.

[splendra]

Hey I hear ya ((((TDinATL))))) finances seem to be a problem for lots of people I know including me. I have asked for prayer too on the F&F board here.

So add me to you list and I will add you to mine. Thank God that we have each other here!!!

[sayaprayer]

my prayers for you will be acceptance, your doing a brave and life changing thing right now , try to live in the moment, i also pray that the shadow of oppression, depression and doubt will waver from your life giving you room to be free to eat sleep and be happy. xxxx