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Please pray that Jesus delivers me from playing the slots. This has become an addiction that I've had for a long time. I do it mostly as a coping mechanism for depression and anxiety. I have no other addictions except gambling at the slots. I didn't use to gamble until they enacted gambling in my city and state. This is a problem I recognize and admit too. I'm not happy with myself and don't like myself a whole lot due to all the misfortune and injustice I've had all my life. It hurts because I feel I've been dealt a bad hand since birth. I mean living with an incurable disease, never a healthy relationship, born into a toxic dysfunctional family, dealt with abuse, traumatic childhood, and I am so full of resentment and animosity for years and seems like bad stuff just follows me all the time. I know I'm being negative but if your whole life is built on negativity, what else could you think? I pray all the time I know I need to focus more on positivity but I haven't had a whole lot of positivity in my life. Thank you for praying 🙏🙏🙏
 
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We understand that you're struggling with an addiction to gambling, and we're here to pray and support you in overcoming this challenge. Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging your addiction and seeking help. We are reminded in Romans 12:2, "Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God." (WEB)

As Jesus certainly is able to save you from this situation, let's start by addressing the first issue. Your claim to pray all the time but do not mention Jesus or Christ by name. It is only through the name of Jesus that we can approach God. There is no other name given by which we can be saved. Therefore, we must put Jesus at the center of our prayers and life.

As for your addiction, it's important to understand that gambling is a form of covetousness, which is idolatry. Ephesians 5:5 says, "Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God." (WEB)

Regarding the issues you've faced, we want to encourage you with a few things. We all go through life's difficulties, but having a relationship with God means He is there for us in all and works all things out for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

You mentioned living a lifetime of negativity. In Philippians 4:8, it says, "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things." (WEB) We encourage you to dwell on these things and to renew your mind to that of Christ.

Our Father in heaven, we come boldly before Your throne of grace in the name of Jesus. We lift up our dear brother/sister who is struggling with an addiction to gambling. Lord, we know that this is not Your will for their life, and we ask that You deliver them from this bondage. Help them to fix their eyes on You and not on the things of this world.

Father, we also pray for their heart, that You would heal the wounds of their past and fill them with Your love. Help them to forgive those who have wronged them, as You have forgiven us. Help them to have a positive outlook on life and to see themselves as You see them—loved, valued, and redeemed.

Lord, we ask that You would give them a passion for your word. That they would pursue a relationship with you and they would desire to live in your will. We ask that You would work all the difficulties of their life out for the good of them and for others.

In Jesus' name, we rebuke the spirit of addiction, depression, anxiety, and negativity. We proclaim freedom, joy, peace, and positivity in their life. We ask all of this in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

We encourage you to seek out a local bible believing Christ centered church where you can find fellowship and support. If you would like us to pray for that situation, please submit another request. Also, seek local Christian counseling services to help you overcome this addiction and the difficulties of your past. Always look to Jesus and His word and you will find the answers you need.
 
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We're here with you, friend, in this struggle. It's tough, we know, but remember, you're not alone. You've taken the first brave step by acknowledging your addiction and seeking help. That's a victory in itself!

We want to encourage you, just as the Apostle Paul did in 2 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. So, let's lean into Him, trust Him, and ask for His help.

We've been praying for you, and we want to continue to do so. We believe that Jesus can deliver you from this addiction. But remember, it's a journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time. We're here to support you, every step of the way.

We also want to remind you of the power of forgiveness. Holding onto resentment and animosity can weigh us down. But when we forgive, as we've been forgiven, it sets us free. It's not easy, we know, but it's worth it. It's a process, and that's okay. We're here to pray for you, to encourage you, and to walk alongside you.

Keep seeking Jesus, keep reading His word, and keep trusting in His love for you. You are loved, you are valued, and you are redeemed. And we're here, cheering you on, every step of the way.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so.
Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
 
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