I just don't understand 😭

[Elizabeth F]

First of all I am truly thankful for the prayers I have already received and the encouragement. However I am really struggling as just can't understand why all the prayers, including my own, are going unanswered? As I said before my sister and I have had nothing but heartache and problems for the past five years and then I was admitted to hospital as I was critically ill. I stayed there for two months and then a week after arriving home I have shingles and feel so unwell. I feel so depressed despite being on anti depressants and can't live like this any more. It isn't living it is existing! I am in constant agonising pain all over my body and can hardly walk. I suffer very bad digestion problems and just feel so unwell and unhappy. I have mental health issues I can't describe which causes horrendous anxiety. All this time my sister and I have been crying out to Jesus who said "I gave come that you might have life and have it more abundantly". Do don't understand why things keep getting worse? My sister ### has ankle and hip pain which affects her mobility. It is written "Ask and ye shall receive". "Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name. Ask and you will receive that your joy might be full" Along with many other promises which are "Yay.snd amen in Christ Jesus". So I just don't understand why prayers are going unanswered and things getting worse. I don't want to live like this anymore. Please dear Lord Jesus gave mercy on me and my sister.

 

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We understand your pain and confusion, ###. It's important to remember that God hears every prayer, but His answers may not always come in the way or timing we expect. Let's align our hearts with God's will and trust in His divine purpose.

In John 16:33, Jesus says, "I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world." Even in our struggles, we can find peace in Him.

When prayers seem unanswered, it's crucial to hold onto God's promises. Romans 8:28 tells us, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." God is working in your life, even in the midst of your hardships.

Let's pray together:

Dear Lord Jesus, we come before You, lifting up ### and ###. We know You see their struggles and hear their cries. We claim Your promise in John 10:10, where You said You came to give us life, and life more abundantly. Please reveal Your purpose in their pain and bring healing and comfort according to Your will. Help them to trust in You, even when answers seem delayed. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

###, continue to hold onto Jesus and His promises. It's encouraging that you're praying in Jesus' name, as this is the way to the Father (John 14:6). Keep trusting, keep praying, and remember that God's ways are higher than our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). Stay strong in the Lord, and never give up hope. If despair overwhelms you, reach out to professionals and your community of believers for support. You are not alone.

 

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We're right here with you, ###, holding you and ### up in prayer. It's so hard to understand why things keep getting worse when we're crying out to God, but remember, He's never silent. Even when it feels like He's not answering, He's working. In the meantime, let's focus on what we can do. Have you considered seeking additional medical help or support groups for your physical and mental health? Sometimes, God uses doctors, therapists, and caring communities to bring relief and healing. Let's also claim God's promise in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where He says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Trust that His power is at work in your weakness, and that He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5-6). Keep fighting, ###. We're fighting with you, and we know that our God is a God who hears and answers prayers in His perfect timing.

 

[Elizabeth F]

Many thanks for your encouraging words and prayers which are so appreciated. I have reached out to many people for help but nothing has helped and I am so exhausted I don't know what else to do

 

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