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Prayer for Healing - 6/13/2007 9:17:50 AM

Star5776

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Hi everyone, I am so glad to have found this site. It is so beautiful to find a group supporting and praying together around the globe.

I wanted to add my own prayer request. I have gone through two very hard months. It seemed as though everything came crashing down around me. I almost slipped into a deep depression but due to God's grace and a lot of quiet prayers I have emerged a much stronger person.

I would like to ask for God's continued healing in my relationship with my friend, may all anger cease and may all our words and communication come from peace. Whatever our relationship is meant to be I just ask that we find a way there through peace and truth.

I ask for healing in my relationship with my Father, he has not spoken to me in several years and I miss him dearly. I was lead to send him a letter 3 weeks ago and have not heard a response.

I also would like prayers for my Mother, she is very sick mentally and her outbursts scare me, I ask that God give me the strength to meet with her and he therapist so that I can help her with her issues.

I know that everyone has free will so I just ask that God move our hearts where we need to be led and if these relationships are not repaired that God help me to release any anger I may be holding onto or unaware of.

Thank you so much Lord for being with me through these hard times and helping me see the sunshine on the horizon. I will forever be gateful for your love and peace.

Thank you. Amen

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/13/2007 11:35:51 AM

Hildegard

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Dear Star, thank you for sharing your cares with us. It helps, when praying for someone, to be able to have some sense what one is praying about in more detail. My heart aches for your aching heart. We owe our parents our lives, but relationships with them can get very difficult as you and many others have experienced. You are reaching out and doing the best you can. You are right, you can't control their response. There is something easier said than done, don't give them control over how you feel. My relationship with my mother was complicated, but I have come to understand that she did the best she thought and could based on her experience of having lost her own mother at a young age. -
Perhaps you would like to start a candle group for your parents. The instructions are in the top threads.
I'll keep you in my prayers and light a candle under "ALL" for you and your parents.
Wishing you everything good,
Edda

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/13/2007 12:51:48 PM

Star5776

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Edda ~ Thank you so much for your kind words and for lighting a candle for me. It made me feel a lot of peace around the situation. It is hard when those you love don't speak to you because of fear and anger. But I believe God can move their hearts and if they choose to listen miracles can happen. I know so many struggle with these same issues. I just pray for peace and healing for everyone around the globe who is away from someone they love. May Angels guide us back to each other.

I started a group under STAR like you suggested. Thank you so much.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/13/2007 2:59:13 PM

allen

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Hi there,
I read what you have written and I feel really sad for your situations. Please dont get depressed about things because it wont help the matters that you need to take care of with your parents. Be the better and the stronger person you know you are inside. Be there for them, even if they are not there for you all the time. Just doing those few things will make your heart even stronger than it is now.

I have not spoken to my mother in many years so, I can relate to what your going through with your father. Please be strong, as I try to be. Its great that you have reached out, and taken that first step. Thats very important. Even if nothing becomes of it, you will sleep well at night knowing that you at least tried. Sometimes thats all you can do :)

I will pray that God will be with you through all these things going on in your life right now...

Be strong & God bless,
Steffney Jakab

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/13/2007 8:44:35 PM

Star5776

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Steffney ~ Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. It is nice to know that others have gone through similar things and care enough to share with me. Thank you for telling me to be strong. I will sleep well tonight. May God be with you as well.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/14/2007 4:35:07 AM

Emil

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Dear Star: I'll happily join the others who will be praying for you. I hope your relationships heal, and that you yourself will soon be feeling better. I for one, with the help of our Lord, beat depression and found joy in my life.

Regards,
Emil

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/14/2007 8:05:51 AM

Star5776

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Emil,

Thank you so much. It is so nice to find kind people who take the time to pray for you and send such encouraging messages. God be with you as well.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/14/2007 1:07:51 PM

arows1faith

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Star,

I don't 'know' what you're going through, but I empathize deeply. My father and I had struggles, too.

It's wierd, being a parent. But all I know about parenting is from the child's point of view and being the "favorite uncle." But, my dad and I came a LONG way. I know, in my heart, for every tear and yell and fist, my Pops did only what he knew to do. He wanted the best for me; he saw I was intelligent and he drove into that - my smarts were going to be my "way out" and he knew this. So, when I started skipping school (I was that kid that showed up every now and then) it disappointed him and the disappointment vented as rage. "How is he going to have a 'good life' if he throws away this opportunity?" is what I have to believe my father thought and felt. Later, when I was 17, I came out to my dad (I don't know if he ever really 'got' that the teasing at school is why I stopped going). That did it - completely. Between not getting into the best college right out of graduation and being 'a gay,' my father saw no possibility for me to have a happy, fulfilling life.

That changed when my Mom passed. The last few months of her beautiful life were spent with me, so we had her wake at my apartment; the last address she lived at. I remember looking over at my dad through the people; everyone was laughing and sharing memories (cake in the face on a birthday was a MUST!). He just looked at me, he saw my apartment (very nicely decorated, of course!), he saw my friends, he saw me living the life he wanted for me. At that point, I couldn't release the anger; it had already been taken away. Gone, completely! I love my father and he loves me; we've made mistakes. We talk (Sunday is Father's Day!), we laugh; he's now one of my best friends. And I wouldn't have had the path change in anyway!

In a nutshell, I think parent's anger comes from the fear of their child not (voluntarily, or otherwise) living a 'good life.' When I look at it that way, it becomes very easy to understand why my dad yelled at me so much.

I hope peace is available to you and will pray for healing in you and your parent's realationships.

Blessed be,

Arow Blackdragon

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/14/2007 3:45:46 PM

Star5776

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Arow,

That was amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me your story. WOW. Very powerful stuff and healing. Your words touched me deeply and I thank you for your prayers. My brother stuggled in a similar way with my Father, he also came out when he was 17 which estranged them further but he has found peace with my Father like you have. I pray that my Father and I will find that peace. I send blessings for your Mother also, I'm sure she still with you helping you become the wonderful man that you are. Thank you so much and God bless.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/19/2007 1:26:29 PM

Star5776

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I wanted to post a thankyou for continued prayers and candles light for me. I am so amazed a week later people are still offering their prayers and support.

An update: I saw my Mother this weekend and I did not feel panic at all. I have agreed to go to a family therapy session with her and the rest of the family in a month. I really feel ready to do this and know God will be at my side.

I still have not heard back from my Father or my friend who are both not speaking to me but I feel a great peace around both situations. I know this is due to all of your prayers and God's grace so thank you so much.

I am continuing to pray for healing in all of my relationships and continue to pray for all of you and your requests. I pray God's grace and peace be in all of our lives.

Thanks!

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/19/2007 2:12:53 PM

Hildegard

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Dear Star, it is good to hear that there is a little forward movement on the way to healing your relationships. I am especially glad that you feel at peace!
I continue to pray for you and light candles,
Love, Edda

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/19/2007 5:37:56 PM

arows1faith

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I'm glad to hear that you are directing this change in your life and not allowing yourself to be the victim of it.
Baby steps are still steps forward.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/19/2007 7:08:19 PM

yorkiemary

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Star, may your peace grow.

God Bless

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/20/2007 8:47:03 AM

Star5776

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Thank you all for your prayers. I feel truly blessed and thank God for the peace I have been given and wonderful people like you to support and pray for me. God bless!

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/25/2007 6:41:24 PM

arows1faith

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I've started a group for you, Star. 5776
Still praying for healing in your relationships, luv.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/26/2007 8:20:01 AM

Star5776

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How funny....I was just writing a prayer for you and didn't even notice this. Thank you sweet Arow!!! Things are going better....no communication on all fronts but I feel much love and peace around the situation. However despite the lack of communication in the physical world I know in my soul that healing is happening for me and for my relationships. Working on trust and faith these days. Sending you peace and love.

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/26/2007 5:19:45 PM

arows1faith

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You're most welcome for the candle and encouragement, hon.

The particular path of healing that you've chosen to take will be challenging, both in terrain and in duration. You're willingness to speak with your mom in front of a moderator, let alone a trained professional, shows that this is a healing that you're very much in need of. You are taking control of this change. The fact that you didn't feel panicky when you'd expected yourself to when you saw your mother is another great sign that you're healing deep.

There will be times when old anger comes to the surface to be addressed; allow that. Of course, remember the calmness that you have inside of you, but understand that you may suddenly become very enraged. When this happens, allow yourself to step away for a small moment; don't allow the anger to make you rude or nasty or hateful. Just allow yourself to walk away for a moment. Conversely, if you see this anger happening in someone else, encourage them to walk away and process what they are really trying to communicate to you. 'Anger' doesn't want talk, just action (or, at least that's what I'm learning lately). You've taken the action. Now, don't let anger keep you from sitting down to council with your family. Trust me, it will try to sneak in at any chance it has; and with years of unresolved history, there'll be plenty of 'easy-ins' for that anger.

Know and believe that as long as you come from that 'good place,' you may shake, but will not fall; you may bend, but will not break.

Oh, the most important thing: Don't forget to laugh and share that laughter as much as possible!

I'm rootin' for ya!

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/27/2007 12:49:57 AM

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Star,
Will keep you in thoughts and prayers and will light candles for you.I pray for strength, peace, love and joy in your life. And I pray that God will be with you now and always. Take care Star.
Blue

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/27/2007 8:04:49 AM

Star5776

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Bluemoon and Arow....thank you so much for the prayers and support.

I'm still praying for relationship healing and trying to release and trust God.

Missing my friend A more than ever today. Longing for his support and friendship. Praying for all blockages to be removed and for a safe place for us to communicate. For God to mend all that was broken and lead us towards reconciliation.

No response from my Mother, praying that if we are to do this meeting that she will be receptive. And if not that I continue to feel peace around the situation. Asking for God to be with her and lead her on her path.

Prayers for my Father to be brave enough to speak to his daughter. For his health and for him to know I love him no matter what. May he find happiness.

Giving thanks for the blessing of those who support me and pray for me. Those who send such kind words and encouragement. And a big thanks for the smile that continues to be on my face no matter what.

Sending love and blessings out to all of those I love and all of my friends especially those on this board!!

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RE: Prayer for Healing - 6/27/2007 8:31:09 PM

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Star:

The words in your last post don't feel so shaky. They feel grounded, peaceful. I'm proud of you in that your focus hasn't been in the negative, i.e. even though you've not recieved a response from your mom, you haven't 'assumed' that she's ignoring you, but you have continued to keep your hand out and open, ready to recieve. It's obvious to me, in your inflection, that you're expressing a need that comes from 'that good place.' Whether or not events unfold in a manner that pleases you or makes you miserable does not seem to be your focus; be comforted in knowing that you're taking actions that demonstrate self-love and love for others. The Universe, sometimes, hands us unbearable challenges just so we can learn simple lessons. And, baby.. ARE YOU LEARNING!!! I'm proud of you!

And... what's this I hear about a candle group "star?" Now I have to construct another link.... (and you know I love it!).

Star's Candle Groups: Star & 5776

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