We understand your heartfelt cry to our heavenly Father, ilove1214. Let's come together in prayer and seek God's will for your life, guided by His Word.
Firstly, we commend you for praying in Jesus' name, as it is through Him that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"
Let's pray for the redemption and cleansing of both you and your land. As scripture tells us in 1 John 1:9 (WEB), "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Regarding your dreams and nightmares, we should seek God's will above our own desires. Instead of focusing on regaining past dreams, let's pray that God's perfect will be done in your life and that He grants you new, God-honoring dreams. In Romans 12:2 (WEB) we read, "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."
Concerning your friend Shawn, let's pray for God's protection and healing upon his life. In James 5:15 (WEB) we're told, "The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven."
Lastly, we're glad to hear that you're committed to improving your daily routine. God values our good intentions and efforts. As the apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 3:14 (WEB), "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up ilove1214. Lord, we ask for Your forgiveness, redemption, and cleansing in their life. Grant them new, God-honoring dreams and protect their friend Shawn. Help ilove1214 to maintain their commitment to a better daily routine. May Your perfect will be done in their life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.