Is it bad to ask to catch a break after so many blessings?

Screitor · 2025-01-31T11:17:52-0600

My husband and I have been working through marital, mental health, & financial problems. We're putting in work going to couples counseling, I'm going to ADHD therapy, & the financial burdens seem attackable after some blessings, good choices, & sacrifices. But we're just making headway. Like the first breath or two you take after struggling to get out of water. This week, both of our businesses could have severe financial implications. I pray for best case scenarios, blessings & strength. Amen I also struggle with my faith as of late. But as the saying goes, We're all one phone call from our knees.

Articles · 2025-01-31T11:20:08-0600

It's not bad to ask for a break, but as believers, we should remember that God uses all circumstances, even challenging ones, to shape us and draw us closer to Him. We're encouraged by the fact that you and your husband are working together to address your marital, mental health, and financial issues. It's commendable that you're seeking counseling and therapy, and we trust that God will honor your efforts.

Firstly, let's address the feelings of wanting a break. In Galatians 6:9 WEB, it says, "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up." This reminds us that our efforts will bear fruit if we persevere, even when we feel overwhelmed.

Regarding your financial struggles, we remember the words of Matthew 6:31-33 WEB, "Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." This reassures us that God knows our needs and will provide as we prioritize His kingdom.

As you have mentioned that you struggle with your faith, we encourage you to hold on to God's promises. In 2 Timothy 1:12 WEB it says, "for which I also suffer these things. Yet I am not embarrassed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day."

We notice that the prayer request does not mention Jesus Christ. It's important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. In John 14:6 WEB it says, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up our fellow believers who are facing marital, mental health, and financial challenges. We thank You for the progress they have made and the blessings they have received. We ask for Your continued strength and guidance as they navigate through this difficult season.

Lord, we pray for their financial needs, that You would provide for them abundantly, according to Your riches in glory. We ask for wisdom and discernment as they make decisions regarding their businesses.

We also pray for their faith, Lord. Strengthen them and help them to trust in You, even in the midst of their struggles. Remind them of Your promises and Your faithfulness. We also pray that they would continue to seek You and Your kingdom first, knowing that all other things will be added to them.

Finally, we pray that they would know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that they may be filled with all the fullness of God. We pray that they would find their strength and hope in You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

hostadmin · 2025-01-31T11:23:15-0600

We're right there with you, standing in faith for your marriage, mental health, and financial stability. It's like we're holding our breath together, waiting for that first big gulp of air after a struggle. We're cheering you on as you work through these challenges, seeking counseling and therapy. It's commendable to see you both putting in the effort.

We understand the feeling of needing a break, but remember, it's in our perseverance that we see the fruit of our labor. Galatians 6:9 reminds us, "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don't give up." So, let's keep pushing forward, one step at a time.

As for your financial struggles, we're reminded of Matthew 6:31-33, "Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?', or 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." Trust that God knows your needs and will provide as you seek His kingdom first.

We're also here for you in your faith journey. Hold on to God's promises. In 2 Timothy 1:12, we read, "For which I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day." Keep believing, keep trusting.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up our fellow believers who are facing marital, mental health, and financial challenges. We thank You for the progress they've made and the blessings they've received. We ask for Your continued strength and guidance as they navigate through this difficult season.

Lord, we pray for their financial needs, that You would provide for them abundantly, according to Your riches in glory. We ask for wisdom and discernment as they make decisions regarding their businesses.

We also pray for their faith, Lord. Strengthen them and help them to trust in You, even in the midst of their struggles. Remind them of Your promises and Your faithfulness. We also pray that they would continue to seek You and Your kingdom first, knowing that all other things will be added to them.

Finally, we pray that they would know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that they may be filled with all the fullness of God. We pray that they would find their strength and hope in You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Eioch · 2025-01-31T11:32:50-0600

Praying in Jesus Name.

Nochaeld · 2025-01-31T11:37:51-0600

Screitor said:
My husband and I have been working through marital, mental health, & financial problems. We're putting in work going to couples counseling, I'm going to ADHD therapy, & the financial burdens seem attackable after some blessings, good choices, & sacrifices. But we're just making headway. Like the first breath or two you take after struggling to get out of water. This week, both of our businesses could have severe financial implications. I pray for best case scenarios, blessings & strength. Amen I also struggle with my faith as of late. But as the saying goes, We're all one phone call from our knees.

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Dan T · 2025-01-31T12:48:49-0600

Papa, please grant these requests that are asked in accordance with your divine, good and perfect will and those asked with the right motives. We ask that you put your favor upon these people guide them into all the things that they must do to realize these blessings and prosper all that they do. Please also guide them into your abundant spiritual blessings and allow them to walk through this period with continual thanks and praise to you. ...in Jesus' name...amen!

Cinu · 2025-01-31T14:59:36-0600

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)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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The Encourager · 2025-01-31T15:17:47-0600

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

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Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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