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ManiaStar

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1. I need direction from God --- about my ex --- about what I have texted him --- just need full direction
2. Most important prayer request --- prayer for salvation for my ex -- please pray the holy spirit reaches into his life and draws him to himself (I've been praying for my ex for 7 yrs now --- he and I were together for a year and a half but friends for 7 yrs --- lots of turmoil now). Please pray for him, for God to work on him from the inside out and for the holy spirit to work on his mind and his heart please --- extremely important.
3. I am looking for a different/better job --- possibly a real career --- I need a better job --- I have a medical condition that doesn't allow me to work full time. I need to make more money though. I have a lot of bills coming up and I'm getting behind on them. It's really bothering me that my money is going down.
4. Please pray for my dog, Sunshine --- she is 11 and is having issues w/ her hips. I have been massaging her everyday for the last 2 1/2 months and that is really helping her. She is on a lot of medication for pain/inflammation in her hips and my massages are really helping her. I see the difference, but, please pray for her strength, her pain and please pray that God will help to support and heal her. I'm giving and doing everything I can to help her w/ this problem. I cannot massage her hips. But, I massage both of her back legs which I know hurt her a lot too. She's a shepherd/airedale terrier mix and my #1 companion. Love her so much. I pray that she'll live to be 15 at least and will still be able to do her best and not be in pain.
5. I need peace w/ the situation I'm going thru right now too.
 
blue_ladybug

blue_ladybug

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The dog is suffering, and you're prolonging it. I know it's difficult, but you need to do the most humane thing and have her put to sleep. Don't make her go on in pain and on meds, until she dies on her own.. You're being selfish by trying to keep her until she turns 15. You need to send her back home to God, where she will be happy and not in pain anymore. She is NOT happy with the poor quality of life she has right now, so alleviate her suffering and give her back to God.

Philippians 4:13 and Luke 1:37.

*hugs you* :)
 
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ManiaStar

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blue_ladybug said:
The dog is suffering, and you're prolonging it. I know it's difficult, but you need to do the most humane thing and have her put to sleep. Don't make her go on in pain and on meds, until she dies on her own.. You're being selfish by trying to keep her until she turns 15. You need to send her back home to God, where she will be happy and not in pain anymore. She is NOT happy with the poor quality of life she has right now, so alleviate her suffering and give her back to God.

Philippians 4:13 and Luke 1:37.

*hugs you* :)
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Maybe I gave the wrong impression on my dog. She’s a very happy dog with lots of life left in her. Just on Sunday, she walked 5.5 miles with me at a park and she stayed ahead of me the entire time. It’s just she has arthritis in her hips and in this heat, it’s very difficult for her. She’s in no way ready to be put to sleep. So many dogs have arthritis in their hips.

The massaging helps her muscles stay loose.

Putting dogs to sleep just for having arthritis and some pain is wrong. It’s like telling people who have arthritis and pain in their bodies, hey why not just kill your self so you won’t be in pain anymore and so you won’t need to take meds for your pain anymore? Same difference. My dog is on a great treatment plan. She loves going for walks, esp in the woods, is happy, likes to play, gets so excited for treats. To me, that’s a dog who loves life and isn’t ready to be put to sleep. She only has arthritis and some inflammation. The vet gave her a clean bill of health 3 weeks ago and said she’s looking great and is doing very well.
 
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tourist

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ManiaStar said:
1. I need direction from God --- about my ex --- about what I have texted him --- just need full direction
2. Most important prayer request --- prayer for salvation for my ex -- please pray the holy spirit reaches into his life and draws him to himself (I've been praying for my ex for 7 yrs now --- he and I were together for a year and a half but friends for 7 yrs --- lots of turmoil now). Please pray for him, for God to work on him from the inside out and for the holy spirit to work on his mind and his heart please --- extremely important.
3. I am looking for a different/better job --- possibly a real career --- I need a better job --- I have a medical condition that doesn't allow me to work full time. I need to make more money though. I have a lot of bills coming up and I'm getting behind on them. It's really bothering me that my money is going down.
4. Please pray for my dog, Sunshine --- she is 11 and is having issues w/ her hips. I have been massaging her everyday for the last 2 1/2 months and that is really helping her. She is on a lot of medication for pain/inflammation in her hips and my massages are really helping her. I see the difference, but, please pray for her strength, her pain and please pray that God will help to support and heal her. I'm giving and doing everything I can to help her w/ this problem. I cannot massage her hips. But, I massage both of her back legs which I know hurt her a lot too. She's a shepherd/airedale terrier mix and my #1 companion. Love her so much. I pray that she'll live to be 15 at least and will still be able to do her best and not be in pain.
5. I need peace w/ the situation I'm going thru right now too.
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It may be time for Sunshine to go to his eternal reward as it would be wrong to prolong his life suffering from chronic pain. It will be hard for you to make more money if you cannot sustain a full-time job but perhaps God will open a door for you to be able to work at home for the time being. Lack of money and incoming bills can really be a source of anxiety, I understand about this. I will pray for your X, Sunshine the dog and for God to provide clarity of thought and the willingness to act to move forward in a positive direction.
 
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levi85

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Lord we pray , let you bless ManiaStar and this prayer. In Jesus loving name, Amen!
 
blue_ladybug

blue_ladybug

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ManiaStar said:
Maybe I gave the wrong impression on my dog. She’s a very happy dog with lots of life left in her. Just on Sunday, she walked 5.5 miles with me at a park and she stayed ahead of me the entire time. It’s just she has arthritis in her hips and in this heat, it’s very difficult for her. She’s in no way ready to be put to sleep. So many dogs have arthritis in their hips.

The massaging helps her muscles stay loose.

Putting dogs to sleep just for having arthritis and some pain is wrong. It’s like telling people who have arthritis and pain in their bodies, hey why not just kill your self so you won’t be in pain anymore and so you won’t need to take meds for your pain anymore? Same difference. My dog is on a great treatment plan. She loves going for walks, esp in the woods, is happy, likes to play, gets so excited for treats. To me, that’s a dog who loves life and isn’t ready to be put to sleep. She only has arthritis and some inflammation. The vet gave her a clean bill of health 3 weeks ago and said she’s looking great and is doing very well.
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The part in red is NOT true. We as human have to suffer with ailments. But animals don't, and they depend on US to know enough as to when to end their suffering. If Sunshine is in constant pain, and on daily meds, then she IS suffering. And her arthritis will only get worse and worse until she can't walk at all or move at all. And then she'll stop eating and drinking and will become incontinent. The meds are only to make her somewhat comfortable. Just because she's healthy doesn't mean she isn't suffering. You don't need to be in physical pain to suffer.

But if she has some life left in her, that's good. :)
 
Violet24

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Lord Jesus, I pray that You would heal this arthritis that Maniastar's dog is dealing with. Lord, guide Maniastar in the direction she needs to go with the treatment for her dog. On a personal note, if your dog is dealing with chronic pain 24/7 & has very little mobility, and basically suffering a lot, then yes I would agree to have your dog put to sleep, but if your dog is not suffering daily, but has a good treatment plan in place, so that he can be strong & comfortable on these long walks & enjoying life, its maybe its not time to go to that extreme. As our pets get older, they often times decline in health & suffer from it, which is when its important to consider your options.
I don't really want to debate this subject with anyone. I think most of us would agree, that its wrong to let any pet go through prolonged suffering without any good future prognosis. So with said, I know the Lord will guide Maniastar in the direction she needs to go. I pray for healing & wholeness for her dog! I Jesus name...
 
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thespiritoftruth

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Lord we pray with ManiaStar for her ex, give them salvation and hope. Also we pray for the dog that it may live in health rest of her life. In the precious name of Jesus.Amen
 
EmilyFoster

EmilyFoster

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Be assured I’m lifting up you, your job situation, your ex and Sunshine, asking God to intervene and provide help in the situations you shared about. Grace and peace to you, friend.
 
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GraceandPeace37

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Hi!
You have a lot going on. I don't think you need to put your dog to sleep just because he has some pain. I am sure God will lead you in what to do there, but I am with you on that one. I am praying for you right now. I also pray you get the support, and fellowship you need with other Christ followers. I hope you have a church home where they can pray for you too? I know that God can meet all your needs in Himself. I pray that He will save your ex, but I also pray you are able to move on from that relationship, if that is a problem you are having. Sister remember, never will He leave you, never will He forsake you. One of the best ways to calm from anxiety is reading His word and praying through the scriptures. Write out your prayers and His scripture. That helps me. God bless you sister, you aren't alone. Praying for you right now.
in His grace,
Mary
 
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