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[__ Prayer __] My family, my pet and myself

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Although I do feel greedy asking prayers for myself, I need some prayers. I need to lose some major weight, plus I have bipolar 2 with psychosis so please pray that I don't have episodes.

Also pray for my family and my pet (dog). I worry so much about losing them that sometimes I worry myself sick, literally.

And I want to praise everyone here, just for being here. All Christians, and even non-christians deserve praise once in a while. :D

Thanks and have a good day! God bless :-)
 
I prayed for you. I kinda know how you must feel cuz my lil brother has bi polar, depression, anxiety and some other things. It is hard for everyone to deal with. He lives with my dad and my dad is also diagnosed with several different things. I hope that God will use you and your condition to further his agenda, which we all know he will.

Best of luck, James.
 
Aj777,

Will be praying for you. Worrying yourself sick is never a good course of action or route to find yourself taking. Lean on God, He will surely see you through.

May God Bless You

Danielle
 
Thank you two for praying for me. That's so nice and comforting to hear.

My mum is wanting to put my 8 year old poodle to sleep because he's a very aggressive dog and he bit mum today and bit me in the past and I had to have 3 stitches in my finger, and he also bit my dad on the foot. It makes me so sad because me and my dog have been together so long it'd be like losing a child or something.

Another thing that's on my mind is how mum and dad talk horribly about each other behind their backs. It makes me so sad... then I get these visions of my parents in caskets and my brother too, and it scares me because I don't think I could live without them... I scare myself that I may harm myself to a point of suicide. I'm an ex-cutter, my arms and legs are full of scars. But anyway, I'm so scared of losing my loved ones that it's driving me crazy. And I don't know what to do. :shrug

Does anyone got any ideas on how to get rid of those hideous thoughts? I'm actually about to cry right now thinking about them putting my baby to sleep forever. I wish he would be a good boy - I know there's one in there, I've seen him as a good boy before! I miss my family and dog even though they're only a couple of miles away. I'm very sad right now.

Please forgive me for venting. I needed to get it off my chest or else I'd have burst and probably lashed out. :confused

Thank you for reading. God bless!
 
Hi AJ,
My name is Kelli, and I was diagnosed with clinical depression. Even though I was a Christian, I tried to kill myself three times. The last time I tried (1986) I drove my car into my garage, drank a whole pint of vodka, and ate about 30 lithium tablets. A few hours later I woke up, nobody was more surprised than I was! I thought to myself then, I guess God isn't through with me yet. I felt like the pain would never go away. I had always had the pain, what was going to change. But I am here to tell you life is wonderful. It took a few years of running to Jesus but I am completely healed of my depression. He has been the best therapist I could have ever hoped for. He made me dig deep and sometimes it hurt so bad, but it was always necessary.

You mentioned you need to lose weight. go to http://www.flowersoverthewall.com
It is a free, Diet Bible study, this is my study, It is the journey I took day by day, as God took me through the healing process. I hope with all my heart it helps you.

About your dog. You need to take control of him. He is looking at you to be his master and you must be consistent. When he misbehaves never, ever, reward him in any way when he is trying to dominate. That means no petting or touching him at all. Until he becomes submissive. Only give him attention when he is being submissive. Don't touch him until he sits. Then you can pet him a little. Don't lavish affection until he learns his place.

Tell your mother to be strong with him, and when she is dealing with him too. Don't even go near him until she is clear in her mind that she is stronger than the dog. Dog's pick up on your body language.

If he is small enough grab him by the scruff of his neck and lift a little, this is what mama's do to the pups. It doesn't hurt them they go into a submissive posture immediately. face him in the opposite direction of his advisory and keep doing it until he submits. If he is too big, then always use a leash when he is around the people he bites, and use a quick sharp tug to get him in a submissive pose. Physically pick up his back legs and face him in the opposite direction. Keep doing that until he becomes submissive. Train and exercise him every day. It is a lot of work, but I know you think it's worth it.

Even though sometimes it feels like our dogs are our best friends, they are not people and what may seem harsh to us, is exactly what a dog needs. He feels scared because you seem like the master but are not behaving like her leader. He will feel much more secure and protected when you quit letting him get away with bad behavior.

You are welcome to PM me anytime. I will be praying for you. God will see you through this.

Love Kelli
 
I too will be praying for you I have Anxiety and depression, and I know how hard that can be. I also have two very good friend that are bi-polar so I know how hard than can be too.
 
So sorry for your problems. Although I have never been bi-polar, I have suffered anxiety and depression on and off for years.

Re flowers over the wall, it is EXCELLENT as it is not just a diet but helps show you to put your faith in God, it is an excellent study to help us in our walk with Jesus. It has done that for me as I was convicted by the Holy Spirit for so many things and secondary I am loosing weight!

Re your dog, I was wondering if you ever watched "dog whisperer" on national geographic channel. Even if you do a Google search, it will help you.

Amongst other things it tells you, that dogs can sense emotion, if we don't trust them or are nervous around them. That we need to be "pack leaders", calm and assertive at all times. Don't pat or reassure dogs when they are doing unwanted behaviour, and how to learn by looking at a dog if they are submissive etc by watching and understanding a dog's body language.

Maybe if you even contact him, he can come and have you on TV :yes

I will pray for you tonight.
 
Ginger,
That is so funny you mentioning the Dog Whisperer, that's where I got the advise about how to handle her dog in my post. I love that show (I have three dogs!!!). I never had a dog until I married my husband so I had no idea and was a tad afraid of them, but that show has helped me a lot!!!
 
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