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Prayers please, really struggling

Godskid — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:12:12 GMT

I would just like to ask that you please pray for me and my marriage right now. I am trying so hard to hold on but it's so hard for me right now. I can hardly stand to keep watching the enemy take hold of my husband and I'm afraid. I just experienced an angry outburst that scared me. I didn't recognize my husband and haven't seen him behave this angry in awhile. After several times suggesting he get his teeth cleaned, he finally did. We found out there was more damage done and he needed an expensive routine done. Last week, he said "I'm working plenty the next couple of weeks, and it will be fine"....we went for first cleaning today and he asked for me to pay (mind you, we have separate accounts) He proceded to tell me he only came because of me pleading with him and if he left it up to CS it would have been cheaper. Then started bringing up things of the past, telling me I'm all wrong and crazy and I have to listen to him. He slammed on brakes 3 times, swerving, and I thought he was going to hit me... screaming for me to listen to him and if I could only think like him then I would get it. Basically said I was delusional, disrespectful, and a liar. Deep down I know this anger is from "his stuff" he has to work out probably because he actually did go to the dentist. If anything, I hope the anger is because he is confused....the dentist told him if he didn't get it taken care of, it would spread throughout his blood to heart and organs. He also said I only care about money which is funny, he averages about one possibly two days of work a year, and I pay for the majority of all our expenses. He puts anything in front of work and rationalizes they are more important. Funny, bc he wouldnt be able to do the "important" stuff to him if I didn't work and pay for it. I am so frustrated right now, hurt, and feeling lost. Please pray that I stand firm and use all God's armor to get me through this difficult time. I'm really strugging with this. Thank You

Prayer for Spouse

Godskid — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:15:53 GMT

I'm new to this site. I am so grateful to have found it. I struggle with my husband being a CS. My releationship to the Lord is often distracted by my worries about his walk. I really need to "let go and let God." It's so hard to watch him struggle toward getting to know God. He truly thinks He is in the Truth and I just can't stand it to see the deception. I hate the enemy. My struggle is mostly with patience and allowing God to do his work, because I am always worried about my husband. Prayers for us both please. Thank You! And that the Holy Spirit will convict my husband and he will see all the lies and embrace the Truth! :)

Prayers for Patrick

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:51:58 GMT

Hi, friends:

I'm a Principia grad (1988) and ex-CSer and need prayers for my little friend Patrick, who has seen a recurrenct of neuroblastoma, a rare child cancer, after being totally clear of the disease for more than two years. Now Patrick -- he's almost 8 years old -- has a cancerous tumor and the prognosis isn't good.

Doctors say the tumor is not only wrapped around a kidney but also around many main arteries. His mother, Janet, tells me the surgeon is willing to operate next week to remove what he can, but that will only "bid Patrick more time." The oncologist told her that because of the tumor he won't be a candidate for the immunotherapy drug trial. As for chemo, it, too, will only extend Patrick's life, not save it. (The drug trial has been stopped for now because a couple of the nine kids worldwide on the drug have had an adverse reaction.)

I saw Janet this morning and said that so long as Patrick hadn't given up, I wasn't about to, either, and that I was still praying for a miracle and keeping the faith. I also said that I'd always cherish every day I've ever had with him if he doesn't make it and that I'd see him in heaven.

It's almost three years to the day that we first found out that Patrick had neuroblastoma.

Life certainly has many twists and turns, and Janet, David, and Patrick's identical twin, Logan, have endured much, especially in the past couple of months. Patrick has been really strong through everything; that's why I'm still hopeful despite the picture.

What an inspiration he is! Any prayers all of you have for Patrick would be much appreciated.

We really need a miracle.

Take care,

Garey

Friend joining a cult

polarbear — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:05:11 GMT

Recently a close friend and her husband left the evangelical Christian church where we are members to join what I consider a cult. The theology of this cult is far from CS (they believe, among other things, that they know the exact date of Jesus' return) but there are many similarities. There's a leader who supposedly has had special revelation from God. They take Scripture verses out of context and give them meaning that supports their belief. They have that superior attitude that I saw (and had myself) in CS, that they have more understanding than the rest of us. Please pray that these friends will have the scales removed from their eyes and see God's truth, and that I will know when to speak and what to say. Also, this is disturbing to me because of my experience in the CS cult; it's bringing up a lot of unpleasantness.

Thanks for "listening" and praying.

Polarbear

A Girl Injured in a Farm Accident

Do_Go_Be_Man — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:58:10 GMT

Passing along this prayer request to be lifted up and as one that may be of special interest to our forum members:

Update on Katie from Kent: Katie, the 14 year old girl seriously injured in a farm accident and previously on the Prayer Chain is home from (the hospital). Just before departure from the hospital, it was discovered that her other arm had been so badly twisted that it would require a deliberate break and resetting. After learning this, Katie said "well let’s do it and get it fixed so we can go home". Everyone wondered why she felt no pain after the accident happened. Her father told us that Katie said when the accident happened, at the second she realized what was happening, she thought to herself, "God I'm going to die", she said she heard a voice saying, "You are not going to die; I am not through with you yet". She said all fear and pain left her at that second. She will have extended visits back to (the hospital) for a long time to come. Nurses are scheduled to come to the home to check up on her progress and change bandages as well as physical therapist to come help her gain use of her muscles.

Do Go Be Man
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Prayer for Grandmother

renee — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:42:41 GMT

[left]My heart is very heavy tonight. My CS grandmother is very sick. Of course we have no idea what is really wrong with her, but I am afraid, from her symptoms, that it is a simple fix. Gradually she is becoming weaker and not eating enough to sustain life much longer. Today she had half a poached egg and half of a new potato. Unfortunately she has decided not to seek medical attention and will be leaving for The Leaves in Dallas on Saturday. My mother does have her power of attorney and we are hopeful that should her condition deteriorate we can then take her to a hospital. We are just really not sure what to do for her any more.

I know that from the bottom of her heart she believes that she is following God’s will. It is just tearing me up that she is possibly going to die from something that is not currently life threatening but has the potential to become so quite quickly. I also am really struggling with the sense that she is NOT asking God for healing but knowing that she is not really sick, when she is REALLY sick. I am trying to hold on to how much she loves God and not how much I want to sit down and hate CS. It is impossible to explain this to the “outside” world. Unless you have studied this you just can’t understand.

Anyway, we could really use all the prayers you can throw our way.

In Christ,

Renee[/left]

Thank You All

Swingdancer — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:29:40 GMT

Thank you to Everyone,

I would like to thank all of you who have been praying for my Mother-In-Law my wife and me. My Mother-In-Law's struggles here have ended. We will be taking care of all of the details over the next few days and your continued prayers would be greatly appreciated.

May God Bless You All

Swingdancer

Prayer Request

Swingdancer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:39:42 GMT

Hello All,

I need prayers for my Mother-In-law she is 86 and is currently in a nursing facility. The doctors have decided there is nothing more they can do for her. She is CS and is working with a practitioner and has decided to go off of all medication, which I honestly can't blame her for that. I know that she wants to live but she has fluid building in her lungs and she is no longer taking potassium which is important for the heart. I am guessing that she won't be with us long.

Some of the people in the nursing home are giving my wife grief over her mothers decision. While I don't buy into CS I do believe that God can and does heal. It seems to me that her throwing a "Hail Mary" is about all she has left, and being drugged up to ease one into death isn't for everyone.

Prayer would be greatly appreciated.

California

Do_Go_Be_Man — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:17:41 GMT

The news today regarding wildfires in California is grim. More than 500,000 people have been evacuated in one area alone.

I sent a message earlier today to a friend there and have not heard back from her. Others on this forum also know her.

Please pray for her, her family, and her neighbors that in the midst of disaster they have found refuge.

Do Go Be Man
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zhelhaz — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:33:48 GMT

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I want to know more about this religion

40 Year marriage failing because of CS and Narcissism

ri_olson — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:32:45 GMT

I am a narcissist and have lived very selfishly. I almost killed one of my wifes sons when we were early in our marraige by inssisting on CS to heal him. Lucky that my wife over my objections took him to the hospital, where he almost died. I am a liar (make up my own reality), self centered, not deep feeling for others problems, no empthy, arragent, and controlling. I have over come some of these problems, but not soon enough. Are CSers narcissists by nature, those that were born into the cult. I don't want our marriage to fail. I have worked hard to change over the last 2 or 3 years, but it may be too late.

Thanks

For me was a miracle in finding you.

Elixir — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:08:40 GMT

Dear Friends:

I am very happy because I found your site, and just joned to your group. Finally i found rest in Jesus after practicing Christian Science for almost all my life.

Tomorrow is my birthday, This is the greatest gift that i ever received on my birthday.

p.s. English is my second language, I apologize for any inconvenience promise to do my best.

Sincerely,

Elixir

Prayer and HELP

Icemancometh — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:22:40 GMT

Please pray for Jason to open his eyes and his heart to see the lie that CS is. He is a 3rd generation CS, I am a born again believer and we have next to nothing we can agree on in discussing religion. Both his parents died of cancer, and they eventually sought out medical treatment. How is it that many CSers eventually seek out doctors? I just don't get it, along with all the twisted theology of the "revered" MBE. Don't understand how she is almost deified as well. I suppose I am on a rant. Nothing seems to make sense, and CS seems to be for deep thinkers - what happens to them when they start to age and don't think as well?
I am praying and have been for years for him to see the differences, but his back is up against being shown any of these discussions, as he just says you are all "out to get" CS. I'm hoping the church can't supress more and more bad publicity. Why don't they see that they are closing churches all over? My husband's church "let in" one new member last year, and several died. They have a grand total of no more than 40 people who come regularly. For a religion that caters to very intelligent people, I don't understand at all why they can't see the Lord's writing on the wall!

Prayers for former cs-er whose sister has died

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:00:20 GMT

Hello All --

Please pray for my friend Melissa and her family. Her sister died one week ago. Melissa is a former CS-er but her sister and family are still members. Her sister had not sought medical treatment and when she was finally in so much pain to call 911, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and blood clots in her legs and lungs. Within days, she died. She has a husband and 2 adult (I believe) daughters. Melissa's blog is http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MelismaTo4/ if you'd like to offer condolences or support. Please pray for Melissa's family and for her extended family's salvation...that through her sister's death many will come to Christ.

Thank you,
Anna

mom's in Peace Haven

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:52:25 GMT

My mother has been frail for a while, but now is swollen arms and legs, and perhaps lungs and heart. I have no idea, but she cannot care for herself, can barely eat, and doesn't want to. She cannot breathe well and is not speaking well, because of the breath issue. (She's only 61)

My dad took her to Peace Haven, a CS facility with nothing on hand to treat anything, and I do not like the place. It's where they take everyone suddenly, and then they don't come out. Both my grandfather and my grandmother have died there.

Last night, I had to go to my non CS grandparents (in their 80s) and explain my mother's condition and why she lied to them about being ok, and I had to explain, as best I could about why they will not use medicine. I am a born again Christian and have zero faith in Christian Science. I do have faith in God, but I can't see how he would heal her - if he does, the glory would go to CS.

So I'm praying that He will speak to them clearly and reveal the truth to them - that my mom will cry out for medical help before it's too late. And that He will allow me the opportunity to present the gospel in a way they can understand.

I really want to know what's wrong with her and how long she has. My Dad is with her, life-long CSer and he is so afraid of losing her, but he never breaks in his devotion to CS. Neither one will talk about the physical symptoms and they do not believe it's serious. They think she'll come home Monday or Tuesday.

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Colon Cancer for CS father-in-law

Sherry — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:01:46 GMT

Hi.

We received an email from my father-in-law (a once first reader) yesterday stating that he has been diagnosed with a cancerous growth on his colon. He is, after learning the medical treatments options are unacceptable to him, hunkering down into his CS and receiving treatment from his practitioner.

My husband and I are both born again Christians.

Our prayer requests for his father are simply:

1. That he come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

2. That he will be healed from this cancer with all the glory being attributed to God, and not CS.

A second part to these prayer requests are for the rest of the family members.

(My husband has 4 other siblings who grew up in the CS way. One (S) is now a firmly planted Christian on her way to being baptised. One (D) is searching heavily into Christianity, but now has been shaken from this letter in to reverting to CS and agreeing with much of what his father is saying about the situation. The other two (J & C) have been "blindly" loyal to their dad and take whatever he says to be truth, finding much comfort in talking with him. My mother-in-law (E) is not practicing CS, but she has been supportive of her husband for the 40 years they have been together.)

1.) Please pray that God would confuse all of the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy and clarify the teaching of Christ and the Holy Bible.

2.) Please pray for protection for D...the one who is struggling with the truth he has learned and the temptation to grab onto the familiarity of CS.

3.) Please pray that J&C would come to my husband and I for comfort so that we can share the truth with them and their spouses.

4.) Please pray for mil, E, that she would return to the Christ she knew as a child but has rejected due to human behavior of those claiming to be believers...

4.) Please pray for me the "outsider." What I have to say regarding Salvation and Christ will be largely ignored and seen as an aggravation/ignorance. I want to be all the God wants me to be during this time for his Kingdom and for my husband. I have never been in a situation where I know so little how to be an effective ambassador for Christ. I feel like a fish out of water as I know so little about the intricacies of CS beyond the basics. Maybe that is all I need, but I sure would apprecciate prayer as I find my role in the whole thing.

***My husband and I lost our oldest son this past July. Our son was profoundly brain-damaged during the birthing process and was a huge spiritual challenge for all of my in-laws. He was an in-your-face-challenge to them for 11 years and his death really shook them. His funeral was a complete celebration of his life and entrance into heaven and our chance to share the gospel again with all of those who attended. All the family members were deeply affected and those who didn't know Christ thought the whole weekend was "weirdly the best weekend they ever had."

SOOOO much opportunity for Christ to become KING here...for this situation to turn a whole large family into believers in the RISEN CHRIST. So much hope.

This website has given me HUGE encouragement. I never really felt there was hope for my fil...not to say Christ can't do anything, but to read about so many others who have been equally committed to CS and have seen the TRUTH...Oh, what a blessing!!!

Thank you!