Very difficult, painful month...

Anonymous · Aug 10, 2024

Loneliness and depression are two things that I have dealt with much of my life. This month is very hard for me. It's the anniversary month of my mother's death. As if that wasn't enough, August would have been the month of my mother's birthday. Days later would have been my parents' wedding anniversary. I used to look forward to the month of August with anticipation. Now I dread it. In addition to more standard depression, I also battle SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder. So Fall/Winter are especially difficult.

My mother's heart's desire was to see me healthy, happy, and get married & have a family of my own. My mother truly was a Proverbs 31 wife to my dad. Pray that she will have her heart's desire (and mine) that I WILL get married to the right one and have a family. Prayers that my health will improve greatly too. I'm not doing anything that would be considered unhealthy. Exercising, eating right, trying to sleep and take care of myself.

I do need financial blessings in a big way. I look out for others and bless ministries. I am the one in need now. Pray God will grant me the energy, the drive/determination, and the discipline to get things that I'm not using listed and sold for the best price without people trying to rip me off again. Pray that the vehicle will sell for the asking price soon. I got hit with auto and home insurance this month, property taxes, now dental bills. I have a large sum of money I need to come up with asap!

Please pray that God will convict my dad and brothers for how they speak about me in negative and a destructive manner. Pray that they will be convicted of trying to harass me and break me down. This has occurred for many years. They never let up. I've forgiven them, but I'm letting Jesus deal with them. I pray it's soon. I'm not asking God to harm them but rather to close their mouths and prove them wrong.

***Pray that the upcoming deadline will not happen this year. It's not godly, it's not appropriate, and it would directly violate one of my mother's last wishes. God knows I'm right and he is aware of all the details. I've been talking to God about this for quite some time. The people pushing the deadline are not doing what is fair or godly. Man sets his plans and God ordains them. They didn't consult God about any of this. PRAY THAT THE DEADLINE WILL NOT HAPPEN IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME!

I ask for your prayers that God will lift this cloud of depression, loneliness, despair, and put the life partner I'm seeking and a few great friends. I want to continue to be a blessing to others but can't do it alone. Pray a hedge of protection upon my small family, especially my dad who is up there in age. Pray he will live to see me married and have my own family. Pray the blood of Jesus to cover our family day/night. Also, pray God to bring healing (mentally, physically, and emotionally) to each of us. God knows my health and other needs.

Thank you for your prayers. I definitely need them. The depression and feelings of loneliness have been intense. The town I live in is filled with gossips. I don't even have a church home for that very reason. So many vipers who will say they love and care about you to your face and stab you in the back when you turn around.

Articles · Aug 10, 2024

We are deeply sorry to hear about the struggles you're facing, especially the profound loneliness and depression that has been amplified during this difficult month. We want to reassure you that God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18, WEB).

Firstly, let's address the pain caused by the anniversary of your mother's passing, her birthday, and your parents' wedding anniversary. It's clear you have a beautiful remembrance of your mother as a Proverbs 31 wife. Let's pray that God will comfort your heart, as He promises in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Regarding your desire for a godly spouse and family, we pray that God will fulfill this longing of yours. Be encouraged by Psalm 37:4, "Delight yourself also in Yahweh; and he will give you the desires of your heart." We pray that God will bring the right person into your life, a person who loves and serves the Lord, and that together, you will glorify Him in your marriage and family.

We also understand your financial burdens. Let's pray that God will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19) and grant you the energy, drive, and wisdom to sell your belongings at a fair price.

Concerning your family, we pray that God will convict their hearts and bring about a change in their behavior towards you. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:44, "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you." We pray that God will soften their hearts and bring peace and reconciliation to your family.

Regarding the upcoming deadline, we pray that God's will be done and that He will intervene if this deadline is indeed against His will and your mother's wishes. Trust that God is sovereign over all things, as Proverbs 19:21 reminds us, "Many plans are in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail."

Let us also address the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and your general health. We pray for God's healing and strength, remembering that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). We ask God to lift the cloud of depression and loneliness, and to bring godly friends and a life partner into your life.

Finally, we want to encourage you to seek fellowship elsewhere if the churches nearby are filled with hypocrisy. Jesus warns us about such people in Matthew 23:27, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitened tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men's bones and of all uncleanness." Seek genuine fellowship, even if it's not in your immediate vicinity.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up our dear sister/brother in their time of need. Lord, comfort their heart, provide for their needs, bring healing to their body and mind, and intervene in their family situations. Father, bring a godly spouse and friends into their life, and let Your will be done regarding the upcoming deadline. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

We also want to remind you that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God (John 14:6). If you have not already, make sure to place your trust in Jesus Christ for your salvation.

The Encourager · Aug 10, 2024

I prayed in Jesus' name that God will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

EnricoLange · Aug 10, 2024

Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect, heal and guide them. Please help them (including their family members) in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

hostadmin · Aug 16, 2024

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