I know that there are alot of people on here that believe in the power of prayer. I was wondering if there could be a way that we could make a sticky out of this. We could post things here that we would like others to pray for us about or for our families etc. I have seen a lot of people ending threads with please pray for me or I will pray for you. I think that with God all things are possible. Imagine what can happen with all of us praying to God (or to whom ever you pray to)...THE MOST AMAZING THINGS CAN/ WILL happen.

Just a thought.

Mandy ~ That is good news!! Babies are near and dear to my heart. Thanks for the update and we will continue to lift that little person up to the Lord!!

Prayers go up for all those in need

Any word on FunnyDuddies? I hope and pray that she's doing better. This thread is such a blessing.

Emily

Great News!My dad is on his way home. Our prayers work well! It will still be a long recovery but at least he can be home. I think it will be the best for him. After spending the day at the hospital yesterday I feel that his chance of infection will greatly decrease with being out of the hospital.

Thanks everyone. I continue to pray for each of you and your request.

DeAnn

Super news DeAnn!! Home is where he needs to be and I believe he will heal quicker there. Thanks for the update. God does answer prayers!!

All prayer requests are lifted to God's care. For those praying for strength and wisdom, you already have it. For those praying for healing and comfort, God holds you and your loved ones in his hands at all times. When I come to this thread, I imagine all of us, connected by our prayers, and strengthened in spirit by God's grace.

Prayer request for my husband who found out yesterday that he has to go in probably next week for an angiogram because they believe he has a blockage. He had 3 stents put in 4 years ago and hopefully this will be a minor blockage and they will be able to take care of it with another stent. I believe in prayer! He's never felt better and this was quite a shock in fact we are just finishing up our driveway where we put down about 4.200 sq. ft of pavers and he felt great doing it so this is quite a blow to him.

Oh bless you all! I didn't even realize that Susan had posted a prayer request for me here. I am in tears now and feel so warm and hugged by reading her post and knowing that I was prayed for. Thank you all. I am doing much better. The antibiotics finally kicked in and I my pain level has gone down considerably.

God bless you all for the prayers, and thank you so much. You have no idea how much this warms me.

I need a prayer request. My surgery is Tuesday and not only am I afraid I am sad. I lost one of my closest friends who use to support me during my weight loss journey. He isn't around anymore and I feel alone and completely devestated. I just need strength to get through this on my own. And yes, he is alive, we are on not speaking terms.

Hi Julie ~ I have prayed for you to have peace and feel the presence of God. He is with us always. In addition, your never alone b/c you have us here at LBT. We've been there, done that, and will be checking in on you wondering how your doing.....along with those that are preband. :biggrin1: Looking back, I still would have done this alone or not. Not once was I scared b/c I turned it over to God. He will bring you peace. Bless your heart.....you will be fine!!

Our Father, who art in heaven

hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen.

Lord I thank you for being who you are, a merciful, forgiving and almighty God. You know our needs. Please help us to follow the steps you have laid for us. Please heal our minds, bodies and souls Lord. We lift you up and give you praise and we trust in you and your words. Lord thank you for my Lap Band family :grouphug:and bless each one of them and protect us from all negativity and pain. In his precious name I pary.... Amen:pray:

This prayer thread is such a blessing to me especially on Monday mornings. I will pray for all those mentioned. God bless you all.

I am sad today because my sister, a Christian feels that I am somehow betraying God by not allowing him to deliver me from food addiction. She also asks how can we bring Satan under subjection when we cant even tame our own flesh. I am scared and confused. My surgery is 6/22. I was so optimistic as I have had a nearly 20 year battle with fat and food. My husband is my blessing straight from God and supports me 100%. I only told my mother(MO) and she somehow felt the need to tell my sister who had the above as a response. She is not overweight now but had a previous problem with weight that she has been delivered from. I have a horriffic family medical history on both sides related to obesity. My hope is that the band will assist me to a healthy life and keep me here long enough to grow closer to Christ. I just want a chance. The insurance approved me right off without an appeal or anything which obviously surprised me. When I got my surgery date, it was the same as our wedding day. I just felt so good until she said this about me to my mom. I feel so crappy right now. I just want to live a normal life, not be some vain anorexic giraffe supermodel or anything. Any advice or prayers are welcome and appreciated.

UPDATE: regarding my pregnant friend and her hubby not accepting the news of a new baby... As of last week, things have become much better between the two. Seems like they have made a huge leap in communication.

Thanks for the prayers guys. Thank you. Thank you.

Plainsneech:

There are so many things I want to tell you for consolation. Your sister needs a good analogy to help her understand what this is all about. My sole comment to you is this... EVERYONE'S journey in life is different. God may be delivering you in other ways then the way your sister was delivered. ???

Try to clear your head by listening to your husband. God has given our (Christian) husbands a gift for leading their family to holiness, or in the right direction. Not that my husband ever makes bad decisions - he does, we ALL do. But when I am questioning/making a BIG choice, I always allow my hubby the final say so - and take that answer as concrete.

Not my parents, not my sister, not my friends.... but my husband.

Remember, its a GIFT that God has given to the man of the house.

So if your husband is supporting you in this WLS, then find peace in that!!! ...and tell your sister to pray for you and NOT to condemn you.

OK I am back and want to thank all of you for your prayers. Harry and I are moved in and only have 5 boxes left to unpack. What a miracle that is, in and of it self. Thank GOD!!!

I have also been more aware of my eating and water intake and I have dropped back a little in my weight. I am down to 251!!! I was back up to my old gold standard of 257! Why can't I seem to over come that number? i begged God for his guidance. I know that now that things are a little less hetic I should be able to settle into a great routine at the gym too. Thank you all for your prayers.

I do love to come here and seek fellowship with you all. I do have 2 jobs and off time is a scarce commodity for me. I choose to share some of it with you, my on line family.

My prayers go out to all of you who are asking for them and to those who are afraid to post thier requests here for all to read.

May God continue to bless you and keep you.