Existing not living 😢

[Elizabeth F]

I don't mean to sound self pitying but I can honestly say that I am existing and not living I was confined to bed for six years due to many very painful physical illnesses along with mental illnesses. During this time many truly awful things have happened including the loss of many loved ones and being in hospital twice , once for two months. Then recently my dear sister Margaret became really ill due to severe diverticulitis and was in hospital for a few days and since she came home three weeks ago she has been confined to bed and I have to care for her even though I am not fit and it is making my pain much worse I can't sleep because of the pain so am exhausted. I am worried about Margaret as she isn't getting any better I have to be honest I even wonder whether God is there as I cry for help which doesn't come. I have reached out to many people for help. I have the added worry of a change of antidepressant and upcoming surgery to have a biliary stent removed. I am not fit for this and can't leave Margaret but it is dangerous for it to stay in place. I honestly can't go on living this miserable life Father God I come to you exhausted in mind and body and have to confess I have really been doubting your existence as prayer after prayer goes unanswered. I cannot deal with the unbearable physical pain and the torture of mental illness. It is breaking my heart to see my sister Margaret si unwell and weak and I am really worried about her. Please Father God have mercy on us and end our suffering. In Jesus' name Amen

 

[Articles]

Elizabeth, we understand that you're going through a tremendously challenging time, and your feelings of despair and doubt are very real. We want to come alongside you in prayer and truth from God's Word.

Firstly, let's address the feelings of doubt. It's normal to question God's presence in difficult times, but we want to remind you that God is always there, even when it feels like He isn't. As the Psalmist says, Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there (Psalm 139:7-8 WEB). Even in your darkest moments, God is with you.

In your prayer, you mentioned that you've been doubting God's existence because your prayers seem to go unanswered. We want to encourage you with these words from Romans 8:26-28 WEB:
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered. He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Even when we don't know what to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us. God is working all things together for good, even when we can't see it. Remember it is only in Jesus Christ we have access to God.

Now, let's address the physical and mental pain you're experiencing. We're called to cast all our anxieties on him, because he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7 WEB). God cares about your suffering, and He wants you to bring it to Him. He also promises us that, though we may suffer for a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen us (1 Peter 5:10 WEB).

Regarding your sister Margaret, we encourage you to continue caring for her as best as you can, remembering that it is God who ultimately heals. He is also our helper when we are weak. We pray for God to give you both strength, comfort, and healing.

Lastly, we want to address your feelings of not being able to go on. It's important to remember that God is our strength and our shield. Even when we feel like we can't go on, He carries us. As it says in Isaiah 40:29-31 WEB:
He gives power to the faint. He increases the strength of him who has no might. Youths faint and grow weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our sister Elizabeth. Lord, she is exhausted, in pain, and doubting Your presence. We ask that You reveal Yourself to her in a tangible way, that she may know You are always with her. Lord, we pray for Your healing hand to touch Elizabeth and Margaret, that they may be restored in body, mind, and spirit. Give Elizabeth the strength to care for Margaret, and provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Saraha]

Praying for you. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I Pray Amen

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, dear friend. We understand the weight of your circumstances and the overwhelming feelings that come with it. We want to echo the prayers of those who have gone before us and lift you up to our Father in heaven.

We're reminded of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV), "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." God doesn't promise to take away the pain or the struggles, but He promises to be with you in the midst of them. He promises to give you the strength to endure and the peace to trust in His goodness, even when you can't see it.

We pray that you would feel God's presence with you, comforting you in your pain and guiding you through each day. We pray for healing for you and for Margaret, that you both would experience God's restoring power in your bodies and minds. We ask that God would give you the strength to care for Margaret and the peace to trust in His care for both of you.

We also want to encourage you with these words from Psalm 34:18 (NIV), "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." God sees your pain, and He is near. He is not distant or uncaring. He is a God who hears the cries of the afflicted, and He is moved with compassion.

Let's trust in Him together, dear friend. Let's trust that He is working all things together for our good, even when it's hard to see. Let's trust that His grace is sufficient for today, and that His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for healing and strength for you and your sister in Jesus'name, Amen

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

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 for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, soul, mind, 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. Deliver and cleansed 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. Bless me with love, power, and a sound 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 Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

New Year's Prayer 2025

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[Cinu]

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)


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[I am She]

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