Lord, I prayed this issue again and again before, ...

[MisterB]

Lord, I prayed this issue again and again before, and again last night at bedtime. Lord, our family holiday and fellowship was once again downtrodden by my dad's verbally abusive, four letter words and inappropriate comments towards my mother. They were uncalled for. As you know, it all started with my older sister, who is lazy and selfish, who didn't want to help my mother after the Thanksgiving meal. Mom and I cooked all day yesterday as my sisters just sat there on their mobile phones. Lord, what was done by my sister was uncalled for. What was said by my dad what uncalled for. Because of their actions and words, an innocent woman had to pay the price and penalty... mentally and emotionally... as well I as I, for I have to bear and witnesses this. Lord, I prayed to you last night this prayer and liked I said, I'm going to be honest and say that I'm not looking forward to anymore holidays with these certain family members. Lord, I pray that you "rebuke and chasten" them. Lord, I pray that you intervene and put a stop to their evil, wicked, and ungrateful intentions. Lord, I pray that you act steadfastly and accordingly, because we both know if it keeps up, I will do something harsh if things get out of control, something both you and I might regret. Lord, remember that on Thanksgiving, these family members only give thanks to themselves, not you. Remember, Lord, on Christmas Day, they celebrate themselves and their materialistic gifts, not the gift of your Son that you gave to the world. I pray these things, Lord. And Lord, bless my mother in all things and in everything for her generosity and the love she gives. I pray and petition these things. And I pray that my dear bothers and sisters in Christ pray these things as well. Oh, Lord, all thanksgiving and praise be unto you and your Son forever more! In Jesus' Name. Amen!

 

[Articles]

May God hear your request and grant it according to his will. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[praise77]

I AM PRAYING FOR YOU !!!!

 

[Jvill]

I prayed for this in Jesus name.

 

[praise77]

I AM PRAYING FOR YOU !!!!

 

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[praise77]

I am praying for you !!!!

 

I am praying very hard for your intentions. Yours is a really sad case, but for many people the holidays are very, very stressful. I have a  stormy relationship with my family -- I am kind of like the family dog -- and I was estranged from them for quite a while. I am glad I got back with them. I wanted a family so badly and was so lonely not to have one. But I'll tell you what -- I actually was closer to God back then, any my holidays held more beauty and meaning. I would spend my Thanksgiving going to church, reading inspirational books, etc. I cooked the whole meal for myself and for my old boyfriend -- We lived together for years but CHASTELY. I did a beautiful job on the Thanksgiving meal. Now, I have not cooked in years since getting back with my family. I am just dwarfed by them so I don't even bother trying. And Advent -- I had a whole special table with Advent meditations, the candles, everything. I decorated my apartment to the gills. I lived on the third floor and had a balcony. I actually had lighted wreaths and a Christmas tree on a timer outside. Nobody in those kinds of buildings had that except for me. I put up signs that said, "Happy Birthday, Jesus."  And I went to sometimes two masses, one on Christmas Eve and one on Christmas. I would meditate all day on the mass and on the meaning of Christmas. I also set a plate for Jesus at my kitchen table on Christmas day. Oh -- And I had two manger scenes. At midnight on Christmas Eve, I would put the baby Jesus figurine in the stable crib and sing happy birthday to Jesus. It was all beautiful, meaningful and to the point of the holiday. Since I got back with my family, it is wonderful to have them to spend Christmas with. But there is tension and dysfunction in the family. There is pressure to act super happy. There is much less emphasis put on the true religious meaning of  the holiday. And I no longer cook at all. I just am peripheral, like I always was and always will be. So -- Maybe the thing to do is to get back to the real meaning of these holidays as much as possible. Brace yourself for what you know will be stressful times, but try to carve out YOUR OWN TIME with the Lord.  That is what I intend to do. God bless you and keep you. I pray you have wonderful holidays and that even if people disturb them, your heart will not be disturbed. I also pray that your mother will be richly blessed. I pray in the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Amen and amen.

 

[HamstersGirl]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[BLESSITONE]

...I WILL STAY ON BENDING KNESS & BENDED ELBOWS ON YOUR BEHALF IN JESUS NAME