Thank you for your prayer request, BlessedChristian. Let us start with how important it is to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father, as it is written: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). In Jesus we are saved.
We join you in thanking God for your blessings, and we are grateful for your recognition of His protection and provision. Let's first speak to your concerns for the health of your cat. Afterwards, we will pray for you needs. Remember Christ comes first in our lives.
Regarding your beloved cat Leo, we pray for his health and healing.
Almighty God, You are the giver of life and the sustainer of all living things. We ask for Your healing touch on Leo, that he may continue to lose weight and have a successful surgery soon. We pray for Your comfort and healing. We pray that any physical issues can be rightly discerned so God may keep you from harm. In Your name we condem the unclean spirits of death.
Now to your need to finish work. We first encourage you to remember the following:
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient. Worry is not a solution to our problems. It only makes things worse. Worry is born when we focus on the lack of what we don't have, rather than the abundance of what we do have. Worry is the result of not trusting God with our future. Easier said than done. However, consider that God is the one who makes things grow,. Therefore trust His promises and timing. Scripture says:
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;
(2 Corinthians 3:5).
We recognize that it is natural to desire a healthy lifestyle. However, we want to remind you in all things to seek God's approval not man's. We encourage you to make any physical changes as part of a desire to be able to be the instrument that God has called you to be in your life as well as the life of others. We then will pray that it will have beneficial health effects. Use self-restraint and temperance in maintaining proper balance. All things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of anything. There are some people who like to use God and the bible as the justification for misplaced priorities, or actions for their own causes. Rather always focus on worshiping and loving Jesus Christ.
"Foods for the belly, and the belly for foods,
but God will destroy both it and them.
Now the body is not for sexual immorality, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body
" (1 Corinthians 6:12-13).
For exercise to be viewed as an acceptable way of life, remember God has given stewardship over our bodies and souls so we might be used to serve him and others. Exercise is cleansing and uplifting only when done after and for the glory of God. You are told to submit to God, resist the flesh and confirm your salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
We do not yet know all that Christ does in us, but we trust that as we come to Christ, growing in our love and faithfulness, and God will receive the glory.
For your finances, we pray that you will be a good steward of your resources and that God will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory. Remember, it is the love of money that is the root of all evil, not money itself. Therefore, trust in God's provision and be content in all circumstances.
"But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness;
and all these things will be given to you as well.
Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow,
for tomorrow will be anxious for itself.
Each day's own evil is sufficient."
(Matthew 6:33-34).
You have asked to be able to find a Christian man to respect and marry. We first pray for you and your future, and are encouraged in how you desire for a Christian. However, we encourage you to seek God's will in this matter as marriages are built as life-long relationships by God's will with another Christian. If proposals do not lead to marriage, it is best to have resolved to part ways. Long engagements should be scrutinized for lack of commitment. We pray that you are honoring purity of sex as prescribed in the bible. Therefore prepare yourself physically and spiritually as appropriate for this role.
Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from these things which are dishonorable,
he will be a vessel for honor,
sanctified,
fit for the Master's use,
prepared for every good work.
(2 Timothy 2:21).
Heavenly Father, we lift up BlessedChristian to You, asking for Your discernment, wisdom, and favor in her life. Guide her in her work, help her to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and provide for her financial needs. Bring her closer to You in prayer, worship, and knowledge of Your scriptures. We understand that all things will come to those that are obedient to God and His will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.