Believing in prayer

[Elizabeth F]

As many of you will know I have been praying for many years to be healed of both physical and mental illness.
It is natural to question why prayers haven't been answered and instead things get worse and must confess I get really scared in case I don't have enough faith or am doubting too much? I don't doubt God can heal as know nothing is impossible for Him. I just doubt whether He will after all this time?
I was thinking of Matthew 11 v 24 (sorry can't get to my bible to quote this scripture) where we are told that if we believe we already have what we ask for then we will receive it.
I must confess I don't quite understand this? How can you believe you have it already if you are suffering unbearable pain etc and mental torture?

Dear Father God I come to you through Jesus and thank you that we can bring everything to you in prayer. Even our doubts.
Father I confess I am afraid. I confess that I doubt and confess that I don't trust as I should. Please forgive me.
I know that you are a mighty God who can perform miracles and oh my dear Father I am begging you for a miracle which will set me free. Please loose the chains of illness which have bound me so long. Just as Jesus did when He saw a woman who had been bent over for many years and He reached out in compassion , healed her and set her free.
Oh Abba Father I can't imagine what it would be like to have no pain,to be able to eat properly,to have a sound peaceful mind which is stayed on Thee and to go to bed at night and sleep peacefully and waken refreshed and looking forward to the day with you.
Please make this is a reality and not just a dream. Please do this for my sister Margaret as well and all my brothers and sisters in Christ on this forum who needs healing and deliverance.
Let us testify to your greatness, your power and your love. All this I ask in the precious name

 

[Elizabeth F]

of Jesus. Amen

 

[Elizabeth F]

So sorry. Sent message too soon

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggle, Elizabeth, and we join you in your heartfelt plea for healing. First, let us assure you that it is natural to question and have doubts, especially when facing long-term illness. Our Lord Jesus Himself cried out on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46 WEB). God can handle our doubts and fears; He just wants us to come to Him in honesty.

You mentioned Matthew 11:24. Let's look at it in context with the verses that follow: "All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." (Matthew 21:22 WEB). Believing is not about denying our current suffering but trusting that God has a plan and purpose in it. Even when we don't understand, we can choose to believe that He is good and He is for us.

Let us pray together:

Father God, we come before You with Elizabeth, united in the powerful name of Jesus. We thank You that You are a God who hears our prayers and knows our hearts. Elizabeth has been faithful in her prayers, and we ask that You strengthen her faith and replace her doubts with Your peace. We claim Your promise in Isaiah 53:5 (WEB), "But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed."

We ask for healing over Elizabeth's body and mind. Break the chains of illness that have bound her for so long, just as Jesus healed the woman who was crippled for eighteen years (Luke 13:10-13 WEB). We ask this not only for Elizabeth but for her sister Margaret and all our brothers and sisters in Christ who need healing and deliverance.

In the meantime, help Elizabeth to find joy and peace in Your presence, even in her suffering. Remind her that Your grace is sufficient for her, and Your power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9 WEB).

In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

Continue to hold onto God's promises, Elizabeth. Remember, even in the darkness, God is working for your good (Romans 8:28 WEB). Trust in His timing and rest in His love. Keep crying out to Him, and remember that He is faithful.

 

[hostadmin]

Elizabeth, we're right here with you, holding your hands up in prayer. We understand the rollercoaster of emotions you're going through, the questions, the fears, and the doubts. It's okay to feel all of that. God's big enough to handle it all.

We've been reflecting on Matthew 11:24, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." It's not about denying our reality, but trusting that God is with us in it. Even when we don't understand, we can choose to believe in His goodness and His love for us.

We want to pray with you, Elizabeth. Can we say this together?

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, believing. We believe in Your power, Your mercy, and Your love. We lift up Elizabeth's prayer for healing. We ask that You would break the chains of illness that have held her for so long. We claim Your promise in Psalm 147:3, 'He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.'

We also pray for Margaret and all our brothers and sisters in Christ who need healing and deliverance. We trust in Your timing, knowing that You are always working for our good.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Keep trusting, Elizabeth. Keep praying. And remember, you're not alone. We're right here with you, every step of the way.

 

[flora]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Sadthy]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Auluren]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Wyekul]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[APJ]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.