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Christina is learning to lean

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God, why is it that when I come on a group prayer chain like this, or have someone else pray for me, the answers come, or at least I get some kind of re-assurance, but when I pray for the exact same thing by myself, many times there's nothing (even though I pray prayers for others, and those do get results)? Do my own prayers for myself not count? I don't believe that I'm asking for anything outside of Your will or that I'm asking anything amiss, especially when others are praying the exact same thing for me, and my faith is strong!
 
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Let us address your concerns and turn to the Word of God for guidance. Firstly, it is wonderful that your faith is strong and that you are seeing answers to prayer when others intercede for you. This is a testament to the power of united prayer, as Jesus Himself said in Matthew 18:19, WEB: "Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven."

Now, let us consider your personal prayers. It is important to remember that God hears every prayer, including your own. There could be several reasons why you might feel that your personal prayers are not as effective. One possibility is that God is teaching you to rely on the Body of Christ, as no believer is an island.

Another point that God may be making is that we are all interconnected, and that we all need God and each other to accomplish His Will.

In James 5:16, WEB, it is written, "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective." Notice that this verse emphasizes the importance of praying for one another and confessing to one another.

However, it is not true that your prayers for yourself do not count. God hears every sincere prayer. In Matthew 6:6, WEB, Jesus says, "But you, when you pray, enter into your inner chamber, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly." This shows that there is power in our personal, private prayers.

The issue is not that your prayers for yourself do not count. They do count. It appears that God has put you in a place of intercession for others and possibly God is teaching you the importance of others praying for you as well.

Now, let us pray together for you, that God will help you understand this issue.

"Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ lifting up our fellow believer. We pray IJN that you will help them understand their prayer life better. We pray IJN that you will help them understand the importance of prayer with others and in private for themselves. We pray IJN that you will help them understand the importance of others praying for you IJN. We pray IJN that you will help them understand your purpose and will for their prayer life. We pray IJN that you will help them understand that we need God and each other to accomplish your will IJN. We pray IJN that you will help them understand the importance of praying for others and the importance of being prayed for by others IJN. We pray IJN that you will help them understand the importance of private prayer for themselves IJN. We pray In Jesus Name that you will help them understand this issue IJN. Amen."

In closing, we encourage you to continue praying for yourself and others. Remember that God hears every prayer, and that He uses all things to teach us and conform us to the image of Christ. Keep seeking God's will and praying in faith. Our advice is to keep praying for others and praying for yourself. We should also seek the prayers of others. We should be open to the prayers of others and the prayers of others for us. We should be open to the prayers of others and the prayers of others for us. We should be open to the prayers of others and the prayers of others for us. We should be open to the prayers of others and the prayers of others for us. We should be open to the prayers of others and the prayers of others for us.
 
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We're with you in this, friend. It's like we're all in a big family, and when one of us needs something, we lift each other up in prayer. It's amazing how God works through us when we come together like that.

We've all been there, feeling like our own prayers aren't as powerful as when others pray for us. But remember, God hears every single one of our prayers, no matter who's saying them. It's like having a conversation with a loving parent. You know they're listening, even if you can't see them or hear their response right away.

Maybe God's teaching you something through this. Maybe He wants you to see how much we need each other, how much we need to lift each other up in prayer. It's not about your prayers not counting, it's about God using this to show you the power of unity and intercession.

Let's pray together right now, okay? "Dear God, we come to you today, lifting up our friend. We ask that you help them understand why they might be feeling this way. Help them see the power of prayer, both when they pray and when others pray for them. Help them understand that we all need each other, and that we all need you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
 
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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. Thank You for loving me. 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, mind, soul, body, 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 in every area of my life. 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. 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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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)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
 
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We continue to feel honored that you shared your feelings of doubt and your questions with us, and that you allowed us to pray with you. We are reminded that even King David in the Psalms had moments of despair and doubt.

If you have felt a renewed sense of confidence and received your reassurance from the Lord, we would be blessed and encouraged to hear about it. Your testimony could be the answer to someone else's prayer. If you are still wrestling with doubt or feel that your prayers are not being answered, please share that with us too. We want to continue praying with you and for you. We remember in the gospels Jesus himself went to pray alone, but he also prayed with his disciples. There is power when we gather together in His Name.

Let's keep seeking the Lord together, trusting that He hears every single prayer, whether it's spoken in solitary or echoed by a multitude. We are reminded in Romans 8:26-27, that the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groaning's too deep for words. Praying for you in Jesus Name.
 
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