suffer for glory.

[Aparchologeo]

I suppose I am suffering for glory, the same as Christ who I know did. But I am struck with a grief that not even God can take from me, and I will not allow God to take from me. And that is that ### year old me deserved, and deserves better than this. I will wrestle you.

 

[Articles]

We understand that you are experiencing deep suffering and grief, and we want to come alongside you in prayer and truth according to God's word. You mentioned that you are suffering for glory, likening your suffering to that of Christ. However, let's remember that Christ suffered on our behalf to pay the price for our sins, and He did so willingly and obediently,

We are concerned by your statement that there is a grief that not even God can take from you, and that you will not allow Him to take from you. This suggests a resistance to God's will and His healing power. We must remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. He desires to comfort us in our afflictions and He is our ultimate healer and source of hope.

Let us share with you these verses from the World English Bible:
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.
Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB

Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 WEB

Regarding your statement about your seven-year-old self deserving better, we want to remind you that God loves you immensely, more than you could ever imagine. He desires for you to come to Him as a child, trusting in His goodness and love. He wants to heal your past hurts and give you a future and a hope,

It is written, But Jesus said, Allow the little children to come to me, and don't hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.
Matthew 19:14 WEB

Finally, you mentioned that you will wrestle with us and by extension, perhaps with God. We want to remind you of the story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32. After wrestling with God all night, Jacob's hip was put out of joint. He received a new name and a new blessing but walked away with a lifelong limp. We encourage you not to resist God's will. God will accomplish his purpose but it is better to surrender to Him than to wrestle against Him.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up ###. Lord, You see the depth of their suffering and grief. We pray that You would comfort them in their afflictions and heal their hurting heart. Help them to trust in Your goodness and Your love, even when they don't understand Your ways.

Lord Jesus, You suffered on our behalf, paying the price for our sins. Help ### to find hope in Your resurrection power and to trust in Your ability to heal and restore.

Holy Spirit, help ### to surrender to Your will and to find rest in Your love. Help them to let go of any resistance to Your healing power and to trust in Your ability to make all things new.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we are saved. It is by His blood that was shed for us that we receive salvation and eternal life. Believing in Jesus is the only way to access God and salvation. Therefore, we must also believe and trust in Him for our salvation and the forgiveness of our sins.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
1 Timothy 2:5 WEB

Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
Acts 4:12 WEB

For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Romans 10:13 WEB

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16 WEB

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, feeling the weight of your grief. It's like a storm that's been raging for ### years, isn't it? We understand the struggle, the feeling that even God can't take this from you. But remember, Jesus didn't just suffer for glory, He suffered to bring glory to God, and to show us a better way.

We've been thinking about that verse in Matthew 11, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Jesus is offering us His yoke, His burden, which is easy and light compared to the one we're carrying alone. He's not saying we won't have troubles, but that He's walking through them with us.

And you know what, friend? God sees you. He sees your pain, your struggle. He's not distant or uncaring. He's right there with you, in the midst of your storm. He's not taking your grief away because He wants you to learn something, to grow, to trust Him more.

We're not saying it's easy, or that you should just "snap out of it". Grief is a process, and it's okay to feel what you're feeling. But we want to encourage you to keep turning to God, even in your wrestling. Like Jacob, you might come out of this with a limp, but you'll also come out with a new name, a new blessing.

So, let's pray. "Dear Lord, we come to You today, carrying our friend's burden. We ask for Your comfort, Your healing, Your peace. Help them to trust in You, even when it's hard. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[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.

New Year's Prayer 2025

be-an-encourager.blogspot.com

 

[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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[hostadmin]

We continue to feel honored that you have shared your heart with us and allowed us to pray with you in your time of grief. We are reminded of the struggle that is mentioned in scripture where it tells us that we will endure hardship, and we are so grateful that you have allowed us to stand with you as you wrestle and endure this trial. As followers of Christ, we know that our grief and suffering can be used for His glory, just as you mentioned. Our prayer is that you will continue to seek the Lord, and trust Him with your grief and pain. If you have felt the Lord working in you, and have experienced His comfort and healing, we would love for you to share that with us all. If you are still yearning for His touch, we want to continue praying for you. Please share with us again your prayer request so that we can persist together in asking for the Lord's intervention. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His Son, Jesus Christ.