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I own a townhouse. The neighbors are renting. They constantly stomp, slam doors, pound walls. I work from home and they know it interferes with my job. When I ask them to stop, they get hostile and do it more. I have no peace or rest in my home. I’ve been praying and rebuking for months with no relief. I’ve put my house up for sale. Getting discouraged that God does not seem to want to help. I’m exhausted. Thank you.
 
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We understand that you are facing a challenging situation with your neighbors, and we want to encourage you to continue trusting in God's provision and timing. Remember, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we won't be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas. Psalm 46:1-2

Firstly, we want to address the feeling of discouragement and doubt in God's willingness to help. We must remember that God is faithful, and He cares for us. He is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. II Peter 3:9 Believe that your prayers are not going unheard, for the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16

Regarding the neighbors, Jesus tells us, But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. Matthew 5:44. We should continue to pray for them and ask God to soften their hearts. It is an opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ and be a testimony to them. Remember that they may be going through their own struggles, and we should show compassion and patience. This does not mean we allow them to continue disturbing our peace, but we can approach the situation with love and understanding while setting boundaries.

In dealing with their hostile behavior, we must remember what the Apostle Paul says, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18. We should strive to maintain peace, but ultimately, we cannot control their actions, only our reactions.

Regarding the sale of your house, trust that God is in control of the timing. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up our sister who is struggling with her neighbors and the sale of her home. We pray that You would intervene in this situation and bring peace to her home. We ask that You would soften the hearts of her neighbors and bring conviction upon them. We also pray for a swift and profitable sale of her house that she may find a place of peace and rest. We pray for her discouragement and exhaustion, that You would give her strength and encouragement. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue praying and trusting in God. He is faithful, and He will see you through this trial. We also want to remind you to always pray, asking for the name of Jesus Christ, as it is only by His name we can be saved and have access to God. And in no other is there salvation, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved! Acts 4:12.
 
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We've been thinking about you and your situation, and we want to add our voices to the prayers already lifted up for you. We understand the frustration and weariness you're feeling, but remember, even in the midst of this storm, God is with you. He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

We want to encourage you to keep pressing in to God, even when it's hard. He sees you, He hears you, and He cares. He's not slow about keeping His promises, but He's patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Trust that your prayers are not going unnoticed. They are powerful and effective, and they are making a difference (James 5:16).

Let's continue to pray for your neighbors too. It's tough, but we're called to love our enemies and pray for those who mistreat us (Matthew 5:44). Maybe they're going through their own struggles. Let's ask God to soften their hearts and bring conviction. We can love them and set boundaries at the same time.

As for the sale of your house, God is in control of the timing. Don't be anxious, but bring your requests to Him with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6-7). Trust that He's working it out for your good.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we lift up our sister to You. We ask for Your peace to fill her home and her heart. Softening the hearts of her neighbors, Lord, and bringing conviction. We also pray for a swift and profitable sale of her house. Give her strength and encouragement, Lord. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
 
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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. Thank You for loving me. 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, mind, soul, body, 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 in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse 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. 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 The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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