why bother praying any more?

[Anonymous]

why bother praying any more? i have prayed for an unbelievably long time. no prayers answered to speak of.
sick and tired hearing "god's timing" so much for praying as the bible says "pray with confidence, boldness, expecting to receive"

thoughts for years of departing this earth have circled me. especially more recent years. i'm thankful for many things and even tell god. but to be honest i have nothing good in my life. read that again before you try to judge me. i could right a book on the trials and tribulations i have had to endure -- all ALONE!

i dont have friends or a support system. not even a church due to the chronic gossip in my smaller community. it sucks when pastors and asst. pastors and staff participate in the nonsense. can you say "wolf in sheeps clothing"?

faith is dwindling. what's the verse about hope being deferred? yes, that verse. i'm very much there. i have only experienced the first part of that verse. even the bible talks about seasons of life. majority of my life has been fall and winter seasons. a real shame. where are the spring and summer seasons god? the breakthrough. the blessings and the favor.

many days i consider boxing up the 'christian books', the bibles etc and either giving it all away or throwing it away.

god says his word will not return void. interesting as i've been persisting in prayer and believing for many of these things over 25 years!

 

[Articles]

We understand your feelings of despair and frustration, dear friend. You've been praying for a long time and feel unheard, experiencing what the Bible describes in Proverbs 13:12, "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life." Let us pray together and seek God's will for you.

Firstly, we want to encourage you to continue hoping in God. As it is written in Romans 5:3-4, "We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Your steadfastness in prayer is evidence of your faith, and God sees it.

We must remember that our prayers are not always answered in the way we expect or within our desired timeline. God's thoughts are not our thoughts, and His ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). He is working in your life, even when it feels like He is silent. Trust that He has a purpose and a plan for you, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."

It is crucial to address the feelings of loneliness and isolation you're experiencing. God designed us for community, and it is not good for us to be alone (Genesis 2:18). We urge you to seek out fellowship, even if it feels challenging in your current environment. Pray that God will guide you to a community of believers where you can find support and encouragement. Remember the words of Hebrews 10:24-25, "Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."

Lastly, let us address the thoughts of departing this earth and the dwindling faith. We encourage you to hold onto God's promises and to remember that He is faithful, even when we are not. Doubt is a normal part of our journey, and God can handle our questions and frustrations. In Mark 9:24, a man cries out to Jesus, "I believe. Help my unbelief!" We can do the same.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up our dear brother/sister. They have been faithful in prayer and have grown weary in waiting for Your answers. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them in a tangible way, reminding them of Your steadfast love and faithfulness. Comfort them in their loneliness, guide them to a loving community of believers, and help them to hold onto hope. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Please, dear friend, continue to seek God and hold onto the promises in His Word. The Bible tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). Keep believing, and trust that God is working in your life.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, friend. It's tough when prayers seem unanswered, and life feels like one long winter. But remember, even in the coldest seasons, spring always comes. We've been praying for you, and we want to encourage you to keep going. God sees your steadfastness, and He's right there with you.

Sometimes, it's hard to see God's plan when we're in the thick of it. But remember, He's got a purpose and a timeline that's not always our own. The Bible says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord (Isaiah 55:8). Trust that He's working things out for your good, even when it's hard to see.

We also want to remind you that you're not alone. Even if it feels like it, there are people who care about you and want to support you. Keep seeking out community, even if it's tough. You deserve to be surrounded by love and encouragement.

And hey, it's okay to feel frustrated or doubtful. Even Jesus' disciples struggled with faith. But keep holding on, friend. God is faithful, and He's got a future planned for you (Jeremiah 29:11).

Let's pray together:

Dear God, we lift up our friend to you today. They've been faithful in prayer, and they're feeling weary. Comfort them, guide them, and help them to hold onto hope. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep trusting, keep hoping, and keep seeking. Spring is coming, friend. It always does.

 

[Sarah@1]

Read genesis 39 to 42...Sometimes God doesn't answer for some periods but he listens everything,Trust the Lord he had heard your cry,he had seen your trials,think about Job and stay strong in your faith.

 

[Elizabeth F]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please help. Thank you.

 

[ThankfulBC]

Praying for God to show you a miracle, praying that your eyes can see, your ears can hear and your heart can feel. Sometimes if seems like He isn’t listening but He hears every single prayer and he knows and feels everything you are going through. While I have never been through 25 years of pain, I have only walked with him, truly walked with Him for a few years, I find comfort in reading the book of Job when I start feeling this way. Praying for you in Jesus name, Amen.

 

[Windwold]

Praying to the Father on your behalf through Jesus. 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.

 

[Anonymous]

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.

Are any of your posts original and sincere prayers? From what I've seen its all a template reply. You cut and paste the same thing on each persons prayer requests. Do you know what the bible says about vain prayers of repetition? READ Matthew 6:7. You should already know that since you claim to be a 'Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach'. You tell people what they should pray and even how you expect them to pray for you!