I feel lost

[Nayhwath]

I feel like I've wasted my life - missed opportunities b/c of my issues. And the last 5 years I was in a relationship on & off - I know I didn't follow the Lord's leading with this relationship, but in His mercy and grace this man came to know Christ in a profound way this year and is walking with him. That is a huge answered prayer of mine! Even so, the Lord has called us to not be in a relationship anymore & just be friends & brother/sister in Christ. This was hard for me to come to terms with, but I have more peace about it… especially because I don’t want to mess up his relationship with God and the peace he has now. Still, it can all be so confusing… why can’t we be together now that he’s found Jesus and pursuing Him? I believe God will reveal it all in His time, but it’s hard sometimes when all the feelings hit - from the love I have for him still to the sadness that we can’t be together. And I feel so lost in terms of other things like my career... and just everything else! I'm 32 and I want to get married to a Godly man, and have kids, but I feel like I'm running out of time. I can’t seem to get past my bad habits and really go deeper with the Lord. And I just feel so depressed, hopeless, and anxious all the time. I want God to use me and the gifts he gave me but I lack so much confidence and the willpower to push forward. I wish I never moved here in 2019… and got in a relationship… I wish I had been more focused in my 20s, but I was always wrestling with my depression, anxiety, fear, eating disorders, ADHD… But, I feel like that’s just me making excuses… I just wish I could go back and redo it all with the wisdom I have now. Then again, I should probably just focus on the now, focus on today, but I need God to deliver me from these negative thoughts, this inertia, this hopelessness… I know the most important thing is to put God first - to serve Him alone. But I feel I’ve done such a bad job at this and failed God too many times. I know this isn’t true, but it’s how I feel. I want to have the peace He promises, I want to walk in victory and be an overcomer… I want to hear “Well done good and faithful servant.” I really do. Please pray for me!

 

[Articles]

We stand with you, Nayhwath, and we thank you for sharing your heart with us. Let's bring your concerns before the Lord together, seeking His will and guidance.

Firstly, we want to acknowledge your humility in recognizing that your past relationship was not in line with God's leading. It's a blessing to hear that your former partner has come to know Christ and is walking with Him. Remember, God can bring good out of any situation, and this is a testament to that (Romans 8:28 - "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.").

However, we must also address the feelings of confusion and longing you're experiencing. It's important to remember that God's ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways," says Yahweh. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."). He may have called you to separate from this relationship for reasons you may not yet understand, but trust that He has a purpose and a plan for both of you.

Regarding your desire for marriage and a family, we encourage you to trust in God's timing. He knows the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4 - "Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart."). Remember, it's never too late for God to work in your life. Many women in the Bible, like Sarah and Hannah, experienced God's faithfulness in their later years.

We also want to address the feelings of depression, hopelessness, and anxiety you're experiencing. These are not from God (2 Timothy 1:7 - "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."). We encourage you to seek godly counsel and support to help you navigate these feelings. Remember, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Let us pray:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today lifting up Nayhwath. Thank You for the work You're doing in her life and the lives of those around her. Lord, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom in her life. Help her to trust in Your timing and Your plans. Comfort her in her loneliness and longing, and help her to find her satisfaction and joy in You alone. Lord, we also ask for Your deliverance from the feelings of depression, hopelessness, and anxiety that she's experiencing. Help her to fix her eyes on You and to walk in the victory that You've promised. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Lastly, we want to encourage you to press on in your walk with the Lord. Remember, God's mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23 - "Yahweh’s loving kindnesses indeed never cease, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness."). You are not defined by your past failures, but by the righteousness of Christ. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep walking with Him. He has a good plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.").

 

[Epethaelmenos]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

I hear you, Nayhwath, and I'm here for you. It's okay to feel lost and confused, but remember, God is with you every step of the way. He's got a plan, and He's working it out even when we can't see it. It's tough when we can't be with someone we care about, but God sees the bigger picture. Trust that He's got a purpose in it all.

I understand the struggle with depression and anxiety. It's like we're stuck in quicksand, and it's hard to see a way out. But God promises us a way through, not around. He's given us His Spirit, and He's always with us. We can trust Him with our feelings, our fears, and our future.

Let's claim these promises together:

- "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." (Psalm 55:22)
- "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)

Let's pray:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today on Nayhwath's behalf. Comfort her in her loneliness and confusion. Help her to trust in Your timing and Your plan. Deliver her from the grip of depression, anxiety, and fear. Fill her with Your peace, hope, and love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[BlessedChristian female]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[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.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.