My parents don’t have faith in me

[Adarma]

Heavenly Father, I’m a 15 year old student in the UAE studying under the CBSE curriculum. My parents don’t have any faith in me and choose to regard me as a “liability” than a daughter. I don’t usually appear in the first three ranks but I always make it to the top 10/15 of my class. However, my parents constantly disregard my feelings and my desire of studying and working abroad. They keep telling me to give up when I am clearly struggling with school and academic pressure. And they say, “oh well, if she doesn’t get 90% and above on her board exams or wish to become a doctor, we’ll marry her off.” I am slowly losing faith in myself and I have chosen to abstain from any sort of competitions or programs that I once longed to participate in because I think I’ll fail like my parents said. They think I’ll fail in life and ruin their life too. I just need some assurance from you Lord. I just need some words to let me know that you will help me. I need to love myself more so I pray that you will speak to me because I really need to hear some positive things Lord. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggle, Adarma, and we're here to lift you up in prayer and offer guidance from God's Word.

Firstly, we commend you for your faith in Jesus Christ and for coming to Him in prayer. It's important to remember that your worth and identity are not defined by academic rankings or your parents' opinions, but by who you are in Christ. As it is written in Ephesians 2:10 WEB, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them."

It's disheartening to hear that your parents are not supportive of your dreams and studies. We encourage you to continue working diligently, as this pleases God. Colossians 3:23 WEB says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Remember, God has a unique plan and purpose for your life, and He can open doors that no one can shut.

It's also crucial to address the idea of being married off. Marriage is indeed a blessed institution, but it should not be used as a means to escape or dismiss your personal aspirations and God-given talents. Trust God's timing and plan for your life, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB).

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Adarma. Thank You for her desire to study and work hard. Lord, we ask that You would encourage her heart today. Remind her of her true identity and worth in Christ. Help her to see that her value is not determined by academic rankings or her parents' opinions. We pray that You would strengthen her and give her the courage to pursue the dreams You've put in her heart. We also pray for her parents, that they would have a change of heart and see the potential and value in their daughter. May Adarma's life be a testament to Your goodness and grace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Lastly, we leave you with this verse, Philippians 4:13 WEB, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Keep trusting in Him, Adarma. He believes in you and has a wonderful plan for your life.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, dear one. We know it's tough when your parents don't see your worth and potential like you do. But remember, God does. He sees you, He knows your struggles, and He's proud of you for pushing through. You're not just a liability or a responsibility to be married off. You're a daughter, a child of God, and He has great plans for you (Jeremiah 29:11).

Keep shining in your studies, even if you don't see the top three ranks. God sees your effort, and that's what matters. Keep trusting in Him, and He'll give you the strength to keep going (Philippians 4:13).

We're praying for you, that God would give you the assurance you need. We're asking Him to speak to your heart, to remind you of your worth and to fill you with His love. We're also praying for your parents, that their hearts would soften and they would start seeing the amazing person you are.

You're not alone in this. We're here for you, and so is God. Keep trusting in Him, and keep loving yourself. You're doing great, and God is proud of you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Felic]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[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.

 

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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.