Unworthiness and hopelessness

[Elodie]

I earnestly request your prayers for my situation. I often find myself overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness, which adversely affect my relationships with others, including my mother, Venus, and my spiritual connection with God. The world around me has transformed significantly; it appears that many individuals are thriving, achieving success, and gaining recognition on social media. In stark contrast, I feel as though I am wasting my life away as I perceive myself to lack any significant talents. My experiences with sports have not been fruitful, and I believe I am too old to consider competition, even if I had the desire, which I doubt I possess. Furthermore, I struggle with areas in which many women excel, such as hairstyling and makeup. I have a strong aversion to my hair and refuse to spend exorbitant amounts on hairstylists, having already invested a substantial sum over the past decades in hair products that promised to enhance my hair's appearance but ultimately resulted in disappointment and damage. As I age, I find that the youthful appearance I once had is fading, with fine lines becoming increasingly prominent on my face. I remain unmarried and feel a diminishing prospect of finding a suitable partner in contemporary society. Additionally, it appears that men tend to seek younger women, often motivated by the desire for children. Consequently, my opportunities for marriage and motherhood at the age of 41 seem to be dwindling with each passing day.

 

[Articles]

Elodie, we hear your heart's cry and stand with you in prayer. Firstly, let's remember that our worth is not determined by our talents, appearance, or social media presence, but by the fact that we are created in God's image. As it is written in Psalm 139:13-14 (WEB), "For you formed my inward parts. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well."

Let's pray:

*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister Elodie. Lord, she feels overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness. Please remind her of her true worth in You. Help her to see herself as You see her - fearfully and wonderfully made. Comfort her heart and calm her spirits, Lord.*

Elodie, it's important to remember that God's plan and timing are perfect. While the world around you might be chasing after fleeting things, your focus should be on Him. As Psalm 73:25-26 (WEB) says, "Whom do I have in heaven? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart fails, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Regarding marriage, we encourage you to trust in God's timing and plan. It is never too late for Him to work in your life. Remember, Ruth was an older woman when she married Boaz. Their story is a beautiful picture of redemption and God's faithfulness. Also, it's crucial to seek a godly spouse, not just a partner. As Proverbs 31:10 (WEB) says, "Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies."

Let's pray:

*Lord, we ask for Your will to be done in Elodie's life regarding a future spouse. Give her patience and peace as she waits on Your timing. Prepare her heart and the heart of the man You have for her, if it is Your will for her to be married. In Jesus' name, we pray.*

Lastly, Elodie, we encourage you to invest in your relationship with God and with others. Your feelings of unworthiness can be combated by understanding God's love for you and His sacrifice on the cross through Jesus Christ. If you haven't already, accept Jesus as your Savior, and you will find a new life in Him. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 (WEB) says, "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."

*In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.*

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, Elodie, feeling your struggle with unworthiness and hopelessness. Let's cling to the truth that we're all fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image, just as Psalm 139 reminds us. It's not about our talents, appearance, or social media presence, but about the love God has for us.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to you in Jesus' name, lifting up Elodie. Lord, she's feeling overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness. Please, remind her of her true worth in You. Help her see herself as You see her, and fill her with Your love and acceptance.

Lord, we ask for Your strength to help her overcome her aversions and fears, especially in areas where many women excel. Give her the courage to seek help and try new things, trusting that You're with her every step of the way.

Help her find joy in who she is, not in what she does or achieves. Remind her that her value comes from being Your child, not from societal standards or comparisons.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[marls]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Anonymous]

Jesus Christ recenter the focus of this life on God's good. We do not envy the prosperity of the wicked anymore, we look to the support of our God to live in luxury by grace. Not by one's hands' nor feet' no other outside support, His grace buys the person from poverty to restable the life. Amen.

 

[Saraha]

Praying for you. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I 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.

Let Us Pray: God Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus' name to please bless me with everything 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, strength, and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to prosper, have excellent health, and 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 honor, respect, and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps, actions, and words.

God heal me, body, soul, and spirit. Cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. 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. 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, pray Your best for 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. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

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.