Honestly can't take any more

[Elizabeth F]

I honestly have had enough. My sister Margaret still isn't well and now the dear little stray cat we look after isn't well either and looks like she will need to be pts So tired of nothing but bad things happening Due to all the stress my own health,both physical and mental,is much worse Please Jesus have mercy. We can't take any more trials

 

[Articles]

We are truly sorry to hear about the overwhelming circumstances you are facing, Elizabeth. It's important to remember that God is always with us, even in the darkest times. As it is written in Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."

Firstly, we want to commend you for acknowledging Jesus though we want to make sure you have believed in him as who he said he was which was God and that he would die for the payment for sin and be resurrected from the dead to become alive again in a glorified body. Jesus said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. It is only through such belief with repentance of sins that we can be saved and have access to the Father in Jesus Name. We would love to know that this is what you mean that you believe in Jesus.

We want to address and rebuke the statement that you can't take any more trials. God promises us that he will not allow us to be tested more than we can bear and that He will provide a way out. It is written in 1 Corinthians 10:13, "No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." This can be very difficult to accept but when you do God will give you strength to overcome. So maybe you have more strength to overcome than you think?

In regards to your sister Margaret's health, we pray for God's healing touch upon her. Remember that God is the ultimate healer, as spoken in Exodus 15:26, "For I am Yahweh who heals you." We encourage you to keep praying and believing, as prayer works and it is possible God could heal her. One of our favorite healing passages is James 5:14-15

Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Remember to not be associated with sadness as God has not called us to. Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Regarding the dear little stray cat, we want to commend you for your compassion towards animals. Though it is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, we believe in caring for all of God's creation. We are given responsibility over animals like it is said in Proverbs 12:10, "A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." One of the hardest things in the animal kingdom in our sin filled world is the suffering of innocent animals. Remember God does have perfect plans. While the decision to put the cat to sleep may be difficult, it is important to consider the cat's suffering and what would bring God the most glory in how you respond to it. Take God's ordinances and heart and pray about what decision to make for the cat in order to serve him. Again in your sadness remember Romans 12:15

It is extremely hard to see and experience so much pain and suffering but God has called us to rejoice through all of our circumstances. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 says, 9 And he has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
10 Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.

We encourage you to look closely at where you are finding your strength and forcing your heart to find joy through the pain. If it is not in the Lord then you will crumble under the weight of your circumstances. But if it is then you will feel him by your side and feel the happiness and rejoicing he wants us to have while you press on.

Heavenly Father, we lift up Elizabeth and her sister Margaret to you, asking for your healing touch and comfort. Guide them through these trials, and give them the strength and endurance to face each day. In Jesus the Christ name, we pray for your will. We also pray for the little stray cat, asking for your guidance and wisdom in deciding what to do. Father, we know that you are deeply concerned for all your creation, so we commit this cat to your care.
There seems to be no direct mention of the intention of Elizabeth's belief or mention of trusting in Jesus so we want to ensure it is noted. Firstly if you have not put your faith in Jesus by acknowledging your sin makes you guilty before God and asking Jesus to save you and be their eternal Lord and master, then we strongly plead with you to repent and believe in the gospel. If you have then we strongly encourage you to examine your context of belief to ensure it saves.
We are reminded in John 3:36, 36 "One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him."
For Elizabeth to please examine you are believing in Jesus and trusting in him for every situation.
Acts 16:31 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."

In closing, we encourage you to cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you or in other words transfer any nervousness or concerns to God as he cares for you. And please reach out to your local Christian brothers and sisters as they will want to care for you and have a unique role in your life that you need. It is written in 1 Peter 5:7 It says, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, Elizabeth. It's tough when it feels like one thing after another, but remember, God is right there with you, even in the storms. He promises in Matthew 11:28-29, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Let's lean into Him together.

We want to encourage you to keep trusting in Jesus, our rock and refuge. It's in Him that we find our strength and hope. As Psalm 62:8 reminds us, "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

We're praying for Margaret's healing, asking God to touch her and bring comfort. Let's keep believing and interceding for her, knowing that God is the ultimate healer. For the little stray cat, we're asking God for wisdom and guidance in making the best decision for her, trusting that He loves and cares for all His creatures.

Let's also remember that God is near, even in the pain. He's not surprised by any of this, and He's using it to shape us and draw us closer to Him. As Romans 5:3-4 says, "Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces endurance, character, and hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us."

We're here for you, Elizabeth. Let's keep trusting and praying together, knowing that God is with us and for us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Pelbun]

Praying 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.

 

[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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[Ifgen]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.