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Old 03-02-2010, 12:39 PM
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Prayer request please

A dear SR friend here needs the power of prayer to do its work. I would like to request prayers for Astro. He said he could use all the prayers he could get and so I believe he won't object to this. Already put out the request on my Facebook.

Astro is in need of work. He has been recently laid off from a company he worked for 14 years at. Its official tomorrow if our prayers don't change that fact. We don't know that God doesn't have something bigger and better in the works for him either.

If before going to bed or even now you could just take a few moments and pray for him and his family I would sure appreciate it. If you don't believe in prayer then just sending him all the positive energy you can muster would be helpful too. Thank you so very much. xxx
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Old 03-02-2010, 12:49 PM
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I thought he/she was like dying or something... sheesh. O_o but okay.
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Prayers going out for Astro and his family. (((hugs))) too.
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Old 03-02-2010, 12:58 PM
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I am not religious but you are in my thoughts today Astro. I appreciate what you do around here and you and your family deserve the best.
I am sending out positive vibes of hope to you.
Peace.
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Astro - one of the kindest & most helpful people here - deserves our prayers and/or positive energy. Losing a longterm job can be a devastating thing - it happened to me. Prayers going up for you, Astro. Thank you S.
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Old 03-02-2010, 01:03 PM
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Astro - I loved what you said in another post recently..."I too believe that everything goes according to His plan. So lately, I'm just trying to stay out of the way while He does the work."

With that kind of acceptance and trust, you will be guided to greater things.

My prayers are with you and all of us who are struggling.
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Old 03-02-2010, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulos View Post
I thought he/she was like dying or something... sheesh. O_o but okay.
No Paul, I'm alive and quite well, and even if someone doesn't believe in God or have faith it's always good to just wish the best for their lives. I like to think that we all try to do that for each other.

This year has been difficult for so many. Honestly, I'm blessed with a roof over my head, a warm bed to sleep in, food on the table, and the love and support of family and friends. So many people are getting by on so much less.

Every day upon awakening I like to think that I sit up in bed and say "OK God, whaddya got for me today"? so I guess the answer is that He wants me to move on to something else. I have to trust in that.

Thank you for this Sarah, and thank you everyone for even the shortest of prayers. Today I'm praying for my boss, that God is working in his life and that he'll find recovery someday. And me, I'm going to do my best to stay out of God's way.
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Old 03-02-2010, 01:25 PM
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Astro, if there's anyone here who can face this, beat this, turn it around, and get through this stronger, it's you, mate

You have all my best wishes and thoughts and prayers, but I have faith you'll be ok

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Old 03-02-2010, 02:55 PM
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Astro,

All the very best wishes and prayers for you, and your family. Like others are saying here, there is a season for all things, and this too shall pass. You have a wonderful grace and surety about you Astro, and it comes shining through brightly even on the pages of an internet forum.

Who knows the unfolding of each hour of our future days?

We do know that from sadness can come joy, from oppression can come freedom, from hardship can come gratitude, and from want and need can come abundance and forgiveness.

For whatever reason your path is through the storm of this day, and all storms have an ending, as you know so well from your own strong and faithful service to others, in their hour of need, you were there.



Godspeed, Astro.

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Old 03-02-2010, 03:13 PM
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Prayers and hugs for you ...your family and friends. ..

Forward we go...side by side
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Old 03-02-2010, 03:29 PM
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(((Astro))) hugs and prayers for you. I'm currently "underemployed" myself, but I figure God just hasn't decided where to put me next

Hugs and prayers!

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Old 03-02-2010, 04:18 PM
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Well I have to say I'm not surprised that people would step up to the plate. I, of course, know Astro will be fine, but whoever said prayers could hurt? Astro has faith and good solid recovery and so there's no expectation that he will do anything but rise above.

As far as someone dieing because of the way I worded the title "Prayer request please" - I pray for many things in the world and it isn't always about death. We can pray for the still suffering addicts in the world, we can pray for guidance for our government, and many other important issues. There is power in prayer and I wanted a good friend to benefit from that. Sorry to alarm you. Sheesh!!
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Old 03-02-2010, 05:34 PM
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..your a top person,horselover..

..with a big heart....ozy..
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Old 03-02-2010, 05:41 PM
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Astro-Still sending out those prayers for your situation right now...it is not an easy place to be however I do know the strength that you have will help guide you through this.

to you and the family
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Old 03-02-2010, 05:42 PM
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Prayers dude...
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Old 03-02-2010, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Paulos View Post
I thought he/she was like dying or something... sheesh. O_o but okay.
Hehehe yeah i kind of thought it would be something serious, guess it is all relative:-)

I'll say a prayer for you this morning mate, keep strong and have faith:-)
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Old 03-02-2010, 06:17 PM
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Astro, you are in my thoughts and I wish all the best for you and yours....you give positive support to many people here, i can't help but believe you will also have a positive outcome no matter how it looks at first.....what goes around comes around.
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Old 03-02-2010, 06:48 PM
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I hope things turn out well, Astro!

Horselover, we all need friends like you. Thanks for passing the request along!
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Old 03-02-2010, 08:53 PM
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God Bless, Astro. Will pray that what's best happens tomorrow and will send positive vibes, as well.

Keep the Faith.

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Old 03-02-2010, 10:23 PM
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Prayers heading your way, Astro.
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