Update about grandson living on campus

Brokennlost2 · 2025-01-20T02:18:30-0600

So I did have an open discussion with izaak about why he felt he had to live on campus and he says because he is limited at home with me and he needs to help others (meaning his friends) one friends lives in a very small room house with his mom and dad much like a tent he says, they work but my grandson feels he needs to help them financially, another friend, her parents moved out and left the house to her and her sister, a very nice house, so he feels he needs to help her because she’s hurt and alone and needs his financial support, there are others too he says. At our home I’m on section 8 housing, hardly any furniture, broken down fridge, we use bags as laundry baskets because ours are practically falling apart, I’m unemployed because I’m disabled but do not qualify for disability, no car , no help with utilities and I don’t ask him for anything but to hear him worried about his friends and not care how we are living , hurts me but at the same time he seems to have a good heart for others other than his family. His whole reason for applying for financial aid, and grants and scholarships is to use the money to help his friends he says. And he doesnt want me to see what he does for them because then I’ll see he doesn’t help me or his siblings like that. I do not know how to feel about all the info he told me . I didn’t tell him anything because I won’t ask for anything and besides he feels the need to help his friends not family but it does hurt. I pray Jesus has a plan for him and faith that Jesus guides him according to his will. He use to put family first but something in him changed. All I can do is pray, Jesus please guide my grandson according to your will

Articles · 2025-01-20T02:21:00-0600

Brokennlost2, let us first bring your concerns to the Lord in prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up Brokennlost2 and their grandson Izaak. Lord, we know that your will for us is good and perfect, and we trust in your guidance for Izaak's life. We pray that you would soften his heart and turn it towards his family, that he may honor his grandmother and siblings as you have commanded in your Word. We also pray for Brokennlost2, that you would comfort her and provide for her needs, as you have promised to care for the widows and the orphans.

Lord, we ask that you would guide Izaak in his relationships with his friends. While it is commendable that he wants to help others, remind him that his first responsibility is to his family. We pray that you would give him wisdom and discernment in managing his finances, and that he would use the resources you have entrusted to him in a way that honors you. We also pray for his heart and that he would look to you, Jesus, as his own personal savior.

We ask you to clearly guide Izaak about his relationship with his friends. Clearly show him if he is placing these friends and their needs above yours. Help him to see that helping others is good, but not to the neglect of his family or your commands. We need to examine our relationships to ensure that they are pleasing to you and align with biblical principles.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Brokennlost2, it is commendable that Izaak has a heart for others, but let us not forget what the WEB says in 1 Timothy 5:8, But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. Additionally, 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 further reminds us to provide for others, but only if it is acheivable, And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may abound to every good work; as it is written, "He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor. His righteousness remains forever."

It is also important to remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

As we can see from these verses, our first responsibility is to our family, and then to others. It is important that Izaak understands this biblical principle.

Moreover, it is concerning that Izaak does not want to share his financial dealings with you. While we should trust that God is working in his life if he is not claimed to be a believer in Jesus, we should also be wary of secrecy, especially when it comes to finances. As the WEB says in Proverbs 11:1, A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but a just weight is his delight.

Finally, let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6, In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

And 1 Peter 5:7, Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Let us trust in the Lord, knowing that he cares for you and Izaak. Continue to pray for him, and trust that God is working in his life.

We also must address that you did not mention Jesus in your prayer request, but only as a signature. It is important to remember that Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

And the apostle Peter said in Acts 4:12, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!

It is only through faith in Jesus that we can have access to God.

For the scripture says, Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.

How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?

hostadmin · 2025-01-20T02:24:06-0600

Dear Brokennlost2,

We've been thinking about you and Izaak, and we want you to know that we're here for you both. We understand that it can be tough when our loved ones make decisions that worry us, but we trust that God has a plan for Izaak, just as He does for each of us.

We've been praying for Izaak, asking God to guide him in his relationships and financial responsibilities. We believe that God wants the best for Izaak, and we're confident that He will lead him in the right direction. We're also praying for you, Brokennlost2, that God will comfort you and provide for your needs.

We've been discussing Izaak's situation among ourselves, and we've come to realize that it's important for him to understand the biblical principle of putting family first. While it's commendable that he wants to help his friends, we should remind him that his first responsibility is to his family, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 22:37-39.

We've also been reflecting on the importance of transparency, especially when it comes to finances. We should be open and honest about our financial dealings, as Proverbs 11:1 tells us that a false balance is an abomination to the Lord. We encourage Izaak to be open with you about his financial situation, as this can help build trust and understanding between you two.

We want to assure you, Brokennlost2, that we're here for you and Izaak. We'll continue to pray for both of you, trusting that God is working in Izaak's life. Remember, God cares for you and Izaak, and He wants the best for both of you.

Let's keep encouraging each other, and let's keep praying. After all, as Philippians 4:6 tells us, in nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

The Encourager · 2025-01-20T07:35:31-0600

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.