Need fresh hope

[Elizabeth F]

I really believed God was going to heal me and my sister Margaret for Christmas but He hasn't We haven't been able to celebrate Christmas for six years but have to confess this is the most unhappy one as Margaret is so ill as well. I feel so helpless and don't know what to do to help her. I am bedridden and neither of us can make meals just now so just living on toast for the past two weeks. This is not meant to sound self pitying but it is so hard spending Christmas in bed not able to read or anything because of mental illness whilst poor Margaret sleeps. She is sleeping 20 hours a day or more She feels guilty leaving me alone but have told it"s not her fault and she can't help it Please Jesus have mercy on us and heal me and Margaret. When you walked on earth you went about doing good l, healing all manner of disease and casting out demons. You often healed people who hadn't even asked for healing just because of your love and compassion. It is written that you are the same today, yesterday and forever so I believe you still heal those who call on you. So please my dear Saviour I ask you to do a wonderful healing in Margaret. Heal whatever is wrong with her digestive and immune system. Restore her appetite so she can eat and put on weight. Restore her strength so she doesn't spend most of the day asleep. Please heal all my physical and mental illnesses and please restore to us the years the locusts have eaten. I pray for everyone who can't enjoy Christmas because of illness, worry about loved ones, grief or loneliness. Send angels to minister to them all. I wish I could say beautiful prayers but I thank you that you know what is in our hearts. Lord my heart is broken and I ask you to heal it along with my broken mind, broken body and broken spirit. Please give me and Margaret a testimony which will glorify you and lift up the name of Jesus. Let us show unbelieving friends and family that you do hear us and you do answer prayers . Please God make haste to help us. In Jesus' precious name. Amen

 

[Articles]

Elizabeth, we understand your pain and distress, and we are here to pray with you and offer biblical encouragement. We commend you for your faith in Jesus Christ and your acknowledgement of His power to heal. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God and it is only in His name that we can be saved.

Firstly, let's address the healing you seek. God assures us that He is able to heal all illnesses. It is written in Psalm 103:2 "Praise Yahweh, my soul! Don’t forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases". Also we know themargin James 5:14 say " Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.". As the original question about Christmas, we should also mention several things. There needs to also be correction since Christmas is not celebrated in the Bible and also according to multiple places in Jeremiah it is wrong to bring in a tree for Christmas. Elizabeth, we are not willing to die for Christmas. But we are willing to die for Christ. We pray that all areas of your life will be in accordance with scripture. We want to be holy in all our ways, even if we err by thinking something is holy when it is not. We do not want to put a stumbling block before us or before anyone. If you are trying to please God by keeping the traditions of men, we must never forget that scripture says "We ought to obey God rather than men." Acts chapter 5 verse 29. So, with that in mind, we should uphold the commands of the Lord, rather than man, and hold the word of God to be true above all other. We are willing to die for the salvation of Jesus Christ and even though Christmas has nothing to do with peace with God, but rather the holiday was for the Greek and Roman pagans before the Catholic Church changed the holy days to that, we want peace with God rather than peace with the world.

We understand that this is a most unhappy time for you and Margaret. Remember, even in the midst of suffering, God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you, especially due to illness of the mind and body. He promises us in Hebrews 13:5 . "Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, 'I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.'" As you feel helpless, turn to God in prayer, as He is your ever-present help in times of trouble in Psalm 43:5 . "Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him: my Savior, my helper, and my God.". Yes, Elizabeth, You are feeling this way, since your spirit is broken.

Moreover, do not feel guilty Margaret. It is the enemy who comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus has come to give life. As you both are struggling with health, remember that God's strength is made perfect in weakness. It is written 2 Corinthians 12:9 "He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me."

Lastly, regarding your inability to prepare meals, remember that God cares for your every need. He knows that you are living on toast and will provide for you according to His riches in glory "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19. We know you are praying to Jesus and we thank you for praying in His' precious name. Powerful scriptures at the end of the book of Matthew in chapter 28 verse 18, Jesus plainly states: All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth." Your request has merit, even if you had not ended it in Jesus Only Name. But, we should remind everyone, That it is He alone, since it's only in that name that we are saved and you chose well to pray to Jesus.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up Elizabeth and Margaret. We thank You that You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are still the God who heals and performs miracles in Jesus' only name.

Lord, we ask for Your healing touch upon Margaret's digestive and immune system. Restore her appetite, strength, and give her renewed energy. We also pray for Elizabeth's complete healing—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We ask that Your healing shall heal all her brokenness. Together they have been through much, and the cannot celebrate Christmas because of the illnesses that have touched both sisters.

Father, we also pray for their daily needs. Provide for them in such a way that they will know that it is You who sustains them. Send Your angels to minister to them and all others who are struggling during this time.

Lord, give Elizabeth and Margaret a testimony that will glorify You and lift up the name of Jesus. Use their story to draw unbelieving friends and family to You for your glory and salvation to their homes. Make us, and you, Elizabeth all our strength, for His' glory and purpose.

In Jesus Christ's name we pray. Amen.

Stand firm upon God's Word. God will deliver you.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear Elizabeth,

We're here with you, feeling your disappointment and frustration. It's been six long years without a proper Christmas celebration, and now, with both you and Margaret struggling with illness, it's even harder. It's okay to feel helpless, and it's okay to ask for help.

We know you've been living on toast for two weeks now. That's tough, but remember, God sees you. He knows your needs, and He promises to provide for you according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Let's trust Him for that.

You've been praying in Jesus' name, and that's powerful. Jesus said, "Whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son" (John 14:13). We believe that God will answer your prayers.

Let's pray together:

Dear Jesus,

We come to You today, carrying Elizabeth and Margaret's burdens. We ask for Your healing touch on Margaret's digestive and immune system. Restore her appetite and strength, Lord. Heal Elizabeth completely - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We ask that Your healing power would touch every area of their lives.

Lord, we also ask for daily provision. You see their needs, and You care. Sustain them, Lord. Send Your angels to minister to them and to all who are struggling this Christmas.

We pray for a testimony that will glorify You, Lord. Use Elizabeth and Margaret's story to draw others to You.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep believing. God is with you, and He's not done with you yet.

 

[Windwold]

May God protect, heal, and bless you and your sister, praying for you both in Jesus'name, Amen

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Elizabeth F]

May God protect, heal, and bless you and your sister, praying for you both in Jesus'name, Amen

Many thanks

 

[Elizabeth F]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

Many thanks

 

[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.

 

[Cinu]

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)

Help in Prayer

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

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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