Prayer for a friend

[Mouse5]

I would like to ask you all to pray for a friend. He has been dealt with some rough blows the past couple years. And more recently his significant other was forced to leave their home along with their child. I don't want to go into to much detail, but he could really use the prayers.

Thank you and God bless.

[lynnmosher]

I think I need a little more to go on here to know better how to pray. Is he married, living with someone, or in a same sex relationship?

[Mouse5]

Sorry. He was living with a lady. I don't know if she didn't want to marry him or the other way around. All I know is that they've been together for 2 to 3 years and that he was a very proud papa when she had the baby.

The only info I feel comfortable enough to give you is that he had to discipline the child in public which was witnessed by a state counselor who just happened to be in the same restaurant. They were told that if the mother didn't take the child and leave him and stay away from him than this person would call and file an abuse charge against him.

There is a lot more to the story, but I really don't feel comfortable sharing it all since it is not mine to tell. At the moment he needs comfort and direction. He was not looking forward to going home to an empty house last night and he is going to be facing many more nights in his home without his family.

We gave him the best advice we could on how to handle the situation. All that is left now is to get some prayers going for him. I'm not sure where he stands with God. So that fact needs prayer as well.

[lynnmosher]

Oh, no, Melissa. I'm sorry. I didn't mean that you had to tell me any more details. I was just concerned about the living arrangements. Isn't it a shame that one cannot even discipline one's own child in public without fingers of accusation being pointed? Will pray!

[Mouse5]

And folks wonder why I'm a little paranoid about taking my kids out in public. A parent never knows who is watching or if they will take the parents actions the wrong way.
It has taken me several years to get past my anxieties and fears enough to be able to take my own kids out for a spur of the moment outing. I use to have to really work at it and plan outings several days ahead of time before I felt comfortable enough to be around people with my children. Even then I would have anxiety/panic attacks.

I know the impact this will have on this friend of ours and my heart goes out to him. Thank you for your prayers, Lynn. They are greatly appreciated.

[righter1]

Mouse, this is just awful! I'm so sorry to hear that this guy has to face a situation like this.

Lord, I lift up Mouse's friend to you. Please protect him and have the right people alongside him at this time. I pray that a swift--and correct--resolution to this occurs.

Amen.

[Mouse5]

Thank you, Liberty.

[KBP]

Lord,
I pray for the friend of my sibling in Christ. I pray that you hold him near as he goes through another tough stretch. I also pray that you keep his significant other and his child close to your side.
In Jesus's name I pray, Lord. You alone are worthy.
Amen.

[Mouse5]

Thank you, KBP. Your prayers are appreciated.

Haven't heard anything from my friend in a while so I don't know how things are going. Although I did see him in a distance and his family was with him. Hopefully, they have been able to get things worked out.

Thanks again for your prayers everyone. God bless.

[mdfisk]

Hey Mouse, I was forced to discipline an out of control student of mine. As a result I was accused of abuse and lost my teaching career of 20+ years. I think I might have an idea of how your friend feels. I'll be praying for him and his family, and for you that you will be able to encourage, lift up and strengthen them. They are lucky to have you as a friend. Peace to you.

[Mouse5]

Oh how sad. I'm so sorry. That must have been really hard on you. It is so hard when one is faced with such claims. All those conflicting emotions and doubts that strive to rip one apart. But then only someone who has actually been through something like that can truly understand the thoughts and feelings churning away on the inside of the person that is hurting thus giving them more incite on how to pray for that person. Thank you so much for sharing and for your prayers.

God bless