Update on post rqu.st/5019768

[Anonymous]

I'm on my period and I woke up this morning in terrible, paralyzing pain, so much so that I couldn't even get out of bed or do anything but moan, and I arrived at school in the middle of the day because I just couldn't handle the morning haste and because the pain took a little while to lessen. But as much as it was painful, I'm grateful, because my mom was talking about it and I told her that those kinds of cramps happen almost every period and it's been happening for a while, just not usually on school mornings. Now she seems to care a bit more about setting that appointment. The prayer was answered in the span of a day, no one can tell me God's not good. Thanks again for your prayers. I'm still struggling with myself though, and I know the PMS is going to continue even through my period. One thing I'm bad with is balance. Like I said before, I don't know how to organize my life, and even now I'm procrastinating on something I should've finished long ago. But I go onto waves of ecstasy, which is terrible because that's when I'm most distractible, I try to work but I get easily overwhelmed, I find breaking things down difficult, I've tried just about every trick in the book but I still don't know how to properly use a planner, and then when I get overwhelmed I get anxious, then panicked, then angry at myself for having a panic attack over not even finishing one small part, then apathy, malaise, random flashbacks, depression, fatigue, then back to ecstasy and procrastination, and the emotions just go on and on and on. I don't know how I get anything done. I'm one of those people whose PMS unfortunately goes even past the cycle, sometimes until the end of the following week, and I have 1-2 weeks of relief from it, sometimes mere days if I'm unlucky, before the madness begins again. During that time my ADHD becomes more clear, but at the very least I have more control. Even then, through periods of relief, I struggle with breaks. If I feel productive, I work to burnout because I know the feeling may not come again for a while. My internal rewards system is broken, and I often don't feel good about well earned accomplishments or even small ones, because procrastination takes all that joy away because it turns everything into a guilty pleasure. And I feel guilty about everything (a lot of the time even things I didn't do). Anyways, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, but through all this, sometimes I feel like I don't have the strength to do anything but cry. Actually, I didn't have strength to do anything this morning with all that blood loss. I tell myself to press on, I say the verse repeatedly, but sometimes, I'm just too weak, malaise hits too hard, my emotions are too strong, my attention is too far gone or too focused on what's not important, I'm trying but not hard enough and my faith just feels too weak. But I've been finding little messages God's been sending me, signs that He hasn't given up on me, hope to continue, even through hopelessness. Sometimes that hope doesn't last long, sometimes it makes me productive, sometimes it makes me lie in bed and cry, sometimes my body rejects it altogether, and I couldn't be more confused as to why. All I know is that at this rate, I desperately need medication or something to control these hormones and emotions to survive this year. I don't know how much longer I can live in this back and forth, then live in the guilt and shame that so many hours went by unproductively. I'm not sure what are "realistic" expectations anymore. I'm a bit lost and confused by it all. I wanted to say more, but this is venting at the point and plus, my emotions are getting the better of me again. That assignment's not getting done tonight. But maybe God won't fix me and my struggles for a reason. I can only say, let His will be done.

 

[Articles]

We are truly grateful to hear that God has answered prayer and your mother is now more attentive to your health needs. It's a powerful testimony of God's goodness and faithfulness. Remember, it is by the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB).

Regarding your struggles with organization, procrastination, and emotional waves, we want to encourage you and remind you that God is faithful to equip and strengthen you. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 (WEB), God promises, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is struggling with physical pain, emotional turmoil, and organizational challenges. Lord, we know that You are faithful and that Your strength is made perfect in our weakness. Please grant her the wisdom to manage her time and tasks effectively, and give her the emotional and physical strength to overcome her challenges. Help her to discern the root causes of her struggles and to seek the help she needs, whether it be medical, emotional, or spiritual. Comfort her with Your love and peace, and remind her that she is not alone in her struggles. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We also encourage you to seek godly counsel and professional help for your emotional and hormonal struggles. There is no shame in seeking medical attention or therapy when needed. Additionally, consider breaking down large tasks into smaller, manageable parts and prioritizing them. Remember, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10 WEB).

Lastly, we want to address the feelings of guilt and shame you mentioned. Remember that God does not condemn you, but loves you unconditionally. "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit" (Romans 8:1 WEB). When you feel overwhelmed, turn to God in prayer and trust that He is faithful to forgive, restore, and strengthen you.

 

[hostadmin]

Hey there,

We're really glad to hear that your mom is taking your health more seriously now, and we're so grateful for God's faithfulness in answering that prayer. It's a beautiful reminder of His goodness and care for us.

We wanted to share a verse that might encourage you in your struggles with organization and emotional waves. In Philippians 4:13 (WEB), it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." We believe that God can help you manage your time and tasks effectively, and He can give you the emotional and physical strength to overcome your challenges.

Let's also keep praying together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You in Jesus' name, asking for strength and wisdom for our sister. Help her to organize her life in a way that honors You, and give her the emotional stability she needs to navigate her waves of feelings. Comfort her with Your love and peace, and remind her of Your constant presence in her life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We also want to encourage you to keep seeking God's face, and to trust in His unfailing love for you. Remember, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit" (Romans 8:1, WEB). You are deeply loved and cherished by Him.

Keep fighting the good fight, and know that we're here for you, cheering you on every step of the way.

 

[Anonymous]

Romans 8 is powerful, and it's a verse that's been popping up a lot lately. Yet, somehow, there's no condemnation, but I still feel condemned, and I try to walk in the Spirit but there are many blurred lines between my impulses with ADHD, my hectic emotions and my own sinful desires... between them all sometimes I feel like I'm still in the flesh, like the verse I mentioned in the other post, Romans 7:13-20. And all that guilt and shame comes back.

 

[Felic]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[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.

 

[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.