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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayers for a co-worker  |
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 03:20:00 AM
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Hi ladies,
At my second job I really need some prayers and the breath of Heaven....one of the therapists at work needs prayers lifted up. She is dealing with domestic violence, her ex is wanting to hurt her. She has kids too  I had to really try to console her yesterday as she had an appointment and is afraid of losing her job. She just kept "running in circles" with her words and could not stop crying (it was a strange experience seeing how she was reacting to the situation for sure - she just kept saying I am such a worthless person, I am a bad mother, etc)I offered her a place of refuge as I live about an hour away from where she lives/works. I am also afraid this guy will be coming to try and find her at our workplace in the coming days. I was told not to tell the bosses and I told her I would not tell them but now I am in a fix. I do have to go in to work today, so kinda sacred myself.
Her name is Lauren - thanks!!!!!
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Edited by - amyartgirl on Sep 05 2014 03:29:17 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7300 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7300 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 04:13:40 AM
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As I write this I am offering it up as my prayer. Amy, may the Lord guide you in this situation and put a hedge of protection around you. Listen in your spirit and you will find the right path to follow. I pray for your peace of mind and for your own safety.
I pray that Lauren will find the strength to do what is best for herself and children. She has hard choices to make and only she can decide what to do. No one can make them for her. I pray also that she will be touched by your relationship with the Lord and want to know about him in time.
I also pray that the Lord will work with this man to turn his heart & mind away from such violence. I ask all in Jesus name, amen.
Now woman to woman. I would seriously think long and hard about inviting her to stay with you. These situations can turn violent. A woman's shelter would be a good place for her and her children. They are equipped for this sort of thing.
Sara
Walk in Peace - Live with Joy
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 04:27:14 AM
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Thanks Sara!
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
3043 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 05:20:09 AM
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Amy...I agree wholeheartedly with Sara...if you sense this man could be dangerous to others than your friend...please take that to heart...and truly a women's shelter would be a good place to start for Lauren a place to live...her children do not need to be in a violent environment such as what is going on at home...Thank you for being such a good friend to Lauren and sharing her needs here with us...thoughts and prayers are with both of you...
Hugs!
Judy
"Autumn~The year's last, loveliest smile."
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
626 Posts |
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
7898 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
7898 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 2:15:47 PM
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My prayers go out for you Amy and for your friend Lauren and her frightening situation. I pray that you are both protected by God's hand and that she and her children will stay safe. I ask for protection as well Amy for taking her in.
Blessings and hugs to you both.
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2014 : 4:08:47 PM
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If domestic violence is affecting her job, she has the right (according to federal law) to take time off to deal with the situation. This can include getting therapy. I think the law allows for either six or twelve weeks off and she has to be either reinstated at her job or offered one at equivalent pay when she comes back. If her employer retaliates, she can file a complaint against him. I think it's called the Domestic Violence Victims Act. I would check it out. The last thing she needs to worry about is her job. Her safety, and that of her children, is the most important thing right now. I'm praying for her.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
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carolj
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Carol
Waynesboro
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2014 : 1:26:15 PM
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I'm adding my prayers to Sara's and second her recommendation for the woman's shelter. God is good and will show you the way.
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl 1823
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2014 : 7:01:31 PM
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Oh Amy! I am most definitely praying for you, for Lauren, and for her children! I understand your desire not to break your word to her regarding speaking about the situation to the boss... perhaps you could encourage her to seek help through y'all's boss, especially with knowing she has the act that PrairieHawk was speaking of, to fall back on!?!? As easy as it is to talk badly of the hubby for his abuse and mistreatment, I will also be praying for him, as he obviously needs the Holy Spirit's intervention in his own life as well! God can work miracles, and I will be praying that He does just that in this scary and trying time!!!
~ Shannon
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3857 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2014 : 11:38:20 AM
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Amy, I am praying for you both! Please, share this scripture with her and I hope it comforts you too.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,+ the Father of tender mercies+ and the God of all comfort,+ 4 who comforts* us in all our trials*+ so that we may be able to comfort others+ in any sort of trial* with the comfort that we receive from God.+ 5 For just as the sufferings for the Christ abound in us,+ so the comfort we receive through the Christ also abounds.
Agape,
Marsha
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5834 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5834 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2014 : 11:57:34 AM
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Amy I am praying !!!!! a lot of women in this country are in this situation and it is so sad and heartbreaking! Praying!!!!!!!!
Connie
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2014 : 06:59:14 AM
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Hiya sisters,
Here is a slight update...I don't know the whole deal on things. All I know is no one came to the office looking for her, so that is good there. However, I still don't know if she has left or went back or what the deal is. Thanks all for your thoughts and prayers on this, as it was a very scary and uncertain situation for sure. Will keep you all updated as I hear things.
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3318 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3318 Posts |
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