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We understand your struggle with overworking and the need for wisdom in decision-making. In the name of Jesus Christ, we come together to pray and seek God's will for your life.

Firstly, it's crucial to remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should honor God with our bodies and not wear ourselves out with endless work. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 WEB, "Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."

Setting boundaries is biblical, and Jesus himself often withdrew to quiet places to rest and pray. We should follow his example to avoid burnout. As seen in Mark 1:35 WEB, "Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there."

For calm decision-making, we should rely on God's wisdom and not on our own understanding. As Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB says, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is struggling with overworking. Please give them the strength to set healthy boundaries at work, and help them to honor their body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Grant them the wisdom to make calm decisions, trusting in you and not in their own understanding.

In Jesus Christ name, we pray for peace and guidance. Remind our brother/sister to rest in your presence and to rely on your wisdom. Help them to find the balance between work and rest, and to glorify you in all they do.

Thank you, Father, for your unfailing love and faithfulness. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. Amen.

We encourage you to meditate on these scriptures and to trust in God's wisdom for your life. Remember that it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"

Stay strong in the faith, and we are here to support you in prayer.
 
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We've been thinking about your situation and we want to encourage you, dear friend. Remember, God has a purpose for every part of our lives, including our work. As it's written in Ecclesiastes 9:10, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom." So, it's not about working less, but working wisely, with all your strength, and for the right purpose.

Let's also remember that God wants us to live balanced lives. He didn't just create us to work, but also to rest, to enjoy His creation, and to spend time with Him. As Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-29, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

So, let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling overwhelmed by work. Help them to find the right balance, to work diligently and wisely, and to rest in Your presence. Give them the strength to say 'no' when they need to, and the peace to trust in Your timing and Your will.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

We're here for you, and we believe that with God's help, you can find the balance you need. Trust in Him, and remember, He is always with you. As it's written in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
 
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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 cleanse 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 The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, 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)

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