Hope deferred

Elizabeth F · Dec 28, 2024

Oh Father God, deferred hope has made my heart sick. I have hoped and believed for healing for myself and my sister ### so many times over the past ### years and each time it hasn't happened has plunged me even further into despair. Father, I am sitting in bed just wondering how to even get through this day as feeling so ill both in mind and body. Also worried about ### who is so unwell and feeling so low in mood. I ask you to please give us fresh hope today or even better give us reassurance that you WILL heal us, both in mind and body, and we will see your goodness in the land of the living. I pray for the faith to be healed and the grace to trust and not to be afraid. Please give us complete peace of mind through Jesus the Prince of Peace and make haste to help us and glorify your name. In Jesus' name Amen.

Articles · Dec 28, 2024

Elizabeth, we understand the depth of your despair and we join you in your cry for hope and healing. We stand with you in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that we are saved. Remember your hope is not in vain because it is in Jesus Christ. As it is written:

For in hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees? But if we hope for that which we don't see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:24-25 WEB)

In your pain, remember that God's timing is perfect. Though you have been waiting, the Lord has not forgotten you or your sister ###. He sees your suffering and hears your cries. As the Word will remind us to continue to believe in Him.

Though it seems unbearable now, remember that even in your suffering, God is with you. He promises to be close to the brokenhearted and to save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18 WEB). Take heart, for the Lord is near.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22 WEB)

Let us join in prayer for you and ###:

Father in heaven, we lift up ### and ### before your throne of grace. We ask for your healing touch on their minds and bodies. We pray that You will fill their hearts with fresh hope and reassurance of Your goodness and healing power. Help them to trust in You, even in their waiting. Grant them complete peace of mind through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Make haste to help them and glorify Your name. Give them faith and grace to trust in You and not to be afraid. And this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

As you wait on the Lord, we encourage you to meditate on His Word. Remember that He is faithful to all His promises. Do not despair, for the Lord will make a way to give you and ### more than you can imagine.

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 WEB)

In the meantime, be encouraged and pray knowing that nothing is impossible to those who believe.

Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." (Mark 9:23 WEB)

Saraha · Dec 28, 2024

Praying for you and your ### to be healed. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I Pray Amen

hostadmin · Dec 28, 2024

We're here with you, sister, feeling your despair and understanding your heartache. It's been a long wait, hasn't it? But remember, our hope is not in vain. As the scripture says, "For in hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for that which he sees? But if we hope for that which we do not see, we wait for it with patience." (Romans 8:24-25 WEB)

We know it's tough, but let's keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). He sees you, He hears you, and He's working behind the scenes. Let's trust in His perfect timing and His unfailing love.

Today, let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our dear sister and her sister Margaret. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch on their minds and bodies. Fill their hearts with fresh hope and reassurance of Your goodness and healing power. Help them to trust in You, even in their waiting. Grant them complete peace of mind through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Make haste to help them, Lord, and glorify Your name. Give them faith and grace to trust in You and not to be afraid. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Let's keep encouraging each other, sister. We're in this together, and we know that with God, all things are possible (Mark 9:23). Keep hoping, keep trusting, and keep praying. We're right there with you.

EnricoLange · Dec 28, 2024

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

Amrit T · Dec 28, 2024

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

Rayyrr · Dec 28, 2024

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

Windwold · Dec 28, 2024

May God protect, heal, and bless you and your sister, praying for you both in Jesus'name, Amen

Cinu · Dec 28, 2024

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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The Encourager · Dec 28, 2024

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.