Prayers of the Faithful 2026

Piglet · January 1

Sending your 2026 requests heavenward here.

Last year's thread for reference.

Lamb Chopped · January 1

It looks like Mr Lamb's problem may be a couple of vitamin deficiencies, though there are some concerning issues in his bloodwork. But the doctor doesn't seem at all excited, so I'm feeling much better. Thank you for praying!

Cathscats · January 1

That’s good @Lamb Chopped

Lamb Chopped · January 1

Sarasa · January 2

At this time of year I always think of Welease Wodderick holding us all in the living, loving light at the start of the year.
Prayers for all that need them, specially those that cannot ask.

Piglet · January 2

Yea and amen!

Wesley J · January 2

<votive> for all

Telepath · January 4

Thanks @Sarasa, @ChastMastr, @MaryLouise.

For @Lamb Chopped and the Chopped family.

For @MaryLouise.

For @ChastMastr, for the loved ones of friends who are ill and possibly at end of life, and for those who have recently died and for their friends and family.

For @Sarasa's niece L.

Yes indeed, Welease Woderwick. Let us all be held in the living, loving light.

So, the Telemum is now receiving end of life care. I thank the Lord that she has chosen Him and has let me know that she did so.

What I always prayed was that she would live as long as she wanted to, and want to as long as she lived. And that when she finally dies, that I will know she is saved, and she will know I can manage and take care of myself. I'm certain about three of those four, at this point. So far the Lord has helped us and answered my prayers and let me know that He has done so.

She is delirious much of the time. Two days ago she was completely lucid and reading. Today it is very difficult to calm her agitation. She seems to be okay now. It has been difficult for me to go upstairs for as long as 60 seconds today. She begs me to help her. I help her as much as I can.

The logistics of all this are also quite worrying to me. I won't go into detail.

I start my new part-time job on Wednesday. The other one is on hold until they collect data, supposedly until mid-Jan. I am somewhat worried that either or both jobs will fall through. I am soon facing the necessity of entirely supporting myself on the part-time job (assuming it doesn't fall through) and it is not enough. I need wisdom, but also more income. Within the next six months (the length of the part-time contract) I need more stable employment.

Here is the worst-case scenario, every part of which I wish to avoid: the Telemum gets shoved into a care home, suffers away from her home, and dies without me by her side. The Telehome is sold to pay for this arrangement. I'm placed in temporary accommodation and the Telecats on death row. Both jobs fall through and/or I fail at one or both of them.

I just want the Telemum to be carried safely from her home on Earth to her home with God.

No, actually I just want my mom.

Sarasa · January 4

Oh @Telepath, prayers for you and the Telemum. I hope you have district nurses coming in to help you.

MaryLouise · January 4

@Telepath for you and your mom at this time. And for guidance and comfort during this uncertainty.

Telepath · January 4

OK, the Telemum is continuously yelling for help, and it's breaking my heart.

Doublethink · January 4

🕯️Telepath & Telemum

Doublethink · January 4

Please pray for my father, a flare up of his arthritis has him walking with two sticks and he’s finding it hard to manage.

jedijudy · January 4

Praying for all.

(((Telepath and Telemum)))

Eigon · January 4

So sorry, Telepath.

Cathscats · January 4

Praying for @Telepath and her Mum. Praying for a swift end to bring comfort.

NicoleMR · January 4

So sad for you, @Telepath . I pray things work out better than you fear.

Heavenlyannie · January 4

(((Telepath and Telemum))) 🕯
For Doublethink’s father 🕯
Praying for all 🕯

Gee D · January 4

Specially today for Telepath.

Piglet · January 4

{{{Telepath and the Telemum, and Doublethink's dad}}}

Tree Bee · January 4

@Telepath 🕯🕯

Lamb Chopped · January 4

Praying!

Cheery Gardener · January 5

Adding my prayers for all, Lord be close ...

MrsBeaky · January 5

Prayers from here too

Priscilla · January 5

((Telepath))

Sarasa · January 5

Prayers continuing here for @Telepath and the dear Telemum.

Wanderer · January 5

Praying for @Telepath and the Telemum. Lord, in your mercy hear our prayers.

Boogie · January 5

🕯️

Nenya · January 5

For @Telepath and the Telemum; for @Doublethink 's dad.

mark_in_manchester · January 5

Amen.

WormInTheGrass · January 6

Nenya wrote: »

For @Telepath and the Telemum; for @Doublethink 's dad.

From here also🙏🏼

Margaret · January 6

And from me.

Telepath · January 6

Thanks @Doublethink, @jedijudy, @Eigon, @Cathscats, @NicoleMR, @Heavenlyannie, @Gee D, @Piglet, @Tree Bee, @Priscilla, @Sarasa, @Wanderer, @WormInTheGrass, @Margaret.

For @Doublethink's father, and all sufferers of the cursed arthritis.

I am sure your prayers have helped, for the Telemum was calm yesterday (albeit receiving visits from an awful lot of deceased siblings). Today she woke up as 98% of her normal self, and has only said a few odd things throughout the day. She is, however, very weak.

Job 1 is sorted and my start date is confirmed for tomorrow.

*oof*

For the USA. And everyone in its trajectory.

Piglet · January 6

Excellent news about both the Telemum and your job, Telepath - prayers ascending for a good outcome with both!

Telepath · January 7

Thanks @Piglet.

I've spoken to a carers' advice line and they assured me that worst-case scenario of my nightmares seems improbable in our current circumstances. This can be a way things play out, but it's not something I have to actively worry about right now.

I'm hoping that the Telemum's delirium will resolve completely. She seems a little worse than yesterday so far (one hallucination, one imaginary event) but I'm hoping the general trend is upwards.

ChastMastr · January 7

🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 Especially for Telepath and Telemum

Telepath · January 8

Thanks @ChastMastr.

The GP came today and he agrees that more can be done to relieve the Telemum's delirium, and the fact that she is receiving palliative care shouldn't change that. He will argue for her to receive IV fluids at home every day. I'm praying she can have that.

And... council, instead of acknowledging the error in the financial assessment, have sent an inappropriately large bill for the Telemum's care.

I can't give work my payroll information until I get access to The Portal, which may not happen until I receive my work laptop, which may not happen until Hell freezes over. This could be a problem.

Doublethink · January 8

If your not already in contact, age concern can be helpful in navigating all that bullshit.

Scots Lass · January 8

My mum has had a small stroke, which may put paid to her being able to live independently as she was already in a wheelchair due to MS. My dad died less than two months ago, and I feel like we're all still reeling from that in many ways. None of us live nearby but my two siblings have both been able to get up to our home town. I start a new job on Monday and everything just feels impossible and like I'm flailing.

I don't quite know what the prayers should be, but I know that we need them and will all appreciate them.

Doublethink · January 8

🕯

Melangell · January 8

Prayers for @ScotsLass and family

Heavenlyannie · January 9

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Foaming Draught · January 9

🕯️

Cathscats · January 9

Prayers for @Scots Lass and her family.

Nenya · January 9

Prayers for @Scots Lass and the family. That's really hard on a number of levels.

MaryLouise · January 9

For @Scots Lass and family

For @Telepath and Telemum

For @Doublethink and father

For all facing ageing, illness and disability issues in this new year and those caring for loved ones

RockyRoger · January 9

Praying Ps 46: 'God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in times of trouble ...' for all here, especially Scots Lass and Telepath at this time.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.

Sarasa · January 9

Prayers for @Scots Lass and @Telepath.
For all that need our prayers and cannot ask.

Telepath · January 9

Thanks @Doublethink. Age Concern are indeed good. Prayers for your father.

@Scots Lass, so sorry you're dealing with all this. I pray for guidance and upholding for you and your siblings. You may already know this but have a look at https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/information/money-and-work/carers-rights-at-work. I hope your new job goes smoothly.

Thanks @MaryLouise, @RockyRoger, @Sarasa.

We got assessed for CHC funding two days ago. I guess we should have heard by now? Or not.

I'm having trouble thinking straight.

Tree Bee · January 9

@Scots Lass 🕯

Piglet · January 9

Prayers ascending, @Scots Lass - even if we can't put it into the right words, God will know what we're talking about.

Ditto Telepath and the Telemum.

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