I don't want to "share" this openly on facebook as it is a personal issue. Not because I am embarrassed, but my son might be. He is getting bullied at school. Not because the other kids "have it out for him", but because he is just a nice young man, who is a bigger/heavier kid, and he doesn't stick up for himself. I know that fighting isn't a solution for everything, but I'll be honest, I'd like to see him rip into these other little idiots and show them that he is sick of taking their crap. I am behind him 100% for his choice to attack or not to....because I love him and he is my son. There is more to the overall story, such as being old enough to want/have a girlfriend, to want life to be easier, etc.

If you can say a prayer for him, it would be appreciated. I love him more than any words could ever express and I hope and pray that his life gets easier.

It may sound superficial for me to ask for this, but I"ve prayed on this and need the support of others. I have a job.....been there for 2 years. I asked for a raise since I've received nothing for 2 years. I just wanted some type of a "good job" response. All that I do, I thought I deserved something. I'm told "let me check and get back to you". Two weeks later, I receive information that my work is being investigated, that my quality of workmanship is poor, and that all of my clients are being removed and I will have no access to them at all. I can organize those underneath me, but cannot produce at all. So, two weeks ago I am receiving praise for all of my effort and hardwork and now I have everything stripped from me and in fear of my job. I cannot afford to lose my job. I have a family to take care of. I'm scared. It went bad so quickly over a harmless request. Your prayers are appreciated.

My wife is having outpatient surgery on Friday for a lesion in her vagina. The scare is cancer. The doctor said "don't worry", but any time you want to remove it and do a biopsy, it is scary. I know she is worried and I am doing what I can to calm her down. I'm scared too. I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to my wife.....my best friend. We've been together for 17 years and have 4 kids. She is the love of my life and just the thought of losing her scares me. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

I pray every day. Life hasn't been easy, but it has been easier than other's lives. I pray because I don't know how to get what I want, but that isn't what prayer is about. Prayer is about talking with God and walking the path that has already been made. The scariest thing about that to me? I know that God has his plan for me, but I may not like the route I have to take to get there. But, in many ways, isn't that what it is all about? Financially, I had a very nice job that allowed me to stay home and be with my family and I made a very good wage. I never had to worry about my bills or my mortgage. Now? I could very easily not be able to pay my mortage in a couple of months. My new job, while nice, isn't nearly enough to pay my bills and I have to travel an hour each way every day, taking me out of my family's life 10 hours a day. If anything bad happens where money is needed, I don't have the means to take care of it. I'm even worried about putting food on the table. I pray every day for solutions, but I know in the end, the solutions that may come aren't the ones that I want. Do I know for certain? No, I don't. What I do know is that I worry every day and if it wasn't for the opportunity for God to hear my prayers, I don't know what else I'd do. I could use some extra help praying......I know God is always listening, but if anyone has an extra moment or two, someone shouting out with me can't hurt. In fact, I don't ask for help.....never really have. I'm not asking for a job or money....but if you, any of you, can help me pray? The best I can do is say thank you.