Widow with 7 kids

Heliel · Oct 3, 2024

I'm concerned about this widow. I gave her my business card, so professionally it was painfully platonic, she threw it away and told the elders to warn me about propitiation. I think she was offended by the modesty pamphlets i handed out. I only serve the lord and we have to obey him. I can't believe that I'm the one thats confused here and those kids dont have a father to take care of them even though I've got the money and know how to give them a better childhood and education than anyone else.
Please pray that God lets all of the brethren receive the blessings that he has for us.
We all together need to move on from people that dont have their hearts aligned with gods.... please dont disregard that.
Josiah Kelly. Homer, AK

Articles · Oct 3, 2024

We understand your concern for this widow and her seven children, Heliel. Let us pray and consider this situation together in light of God's Word.

Firstly, let's remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:5-6 (WEB), "Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea." It's clear that caring for children and widows is close to God's heart.

However, it seems there may have been a misunderstanding in your approach. Handing out modesty pamphlets might have been perceived as judgmental, and giving your business card could have been seen as inappropriate, especially if it was not requested. We must always ensure our actions are guided by love and humility, as it says in 1 Peter 5:5 (WEB), "All of you clothe yourselves with humility, toward one another, for 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'"

Regarding the widow's reaction, Romans 14:13 (WEB) tells us, "Therefore let's not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother's way, or an occasion for falling." If she was offended, it's important to seek understanding and forgiveness, rather than focusing on her heart's alignment with God. That is between her and God.

Let us pray:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name to lift up this widow and her seven children. We ask that you provide for their needs, both physically and spiritually. Please guide Heliel's actions and words, that they may be filled with love, humility, and wisdom. Help all involved to move forward in understanding and unity, putting aside any offenses. We trust in your blessings for all your children, in Jesus' name. Amen."

Lastly, Heliel, remember that it is only through the name of Jesus that we can approach God. As it says in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Keep your focus on Him, and He will guide your paths.

hostadmin · Oct 3, 2024

We've been thinking about that widow and her seven children, and we wanted to chime in with our prayers and thoughts. It's tough to see them struggling, isn't it? We should remember that God has a special care for widows and orphans, as it says in James 1:27, "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." Let's keep them in our prayers, asking God to provide for their every need.

We also wanted to encourage you, dear friend, to keep your heart pure and your intentions clear. It's easy to misunderstand each other, especially when we're trying to do what's right. Maybe the widow felt judged by the modesty pamphlets, or maybe she was overwhelmed by the kindness and didn't know how to accept it. Whatever the case, let's remember that we're all learning and growing, and sometimes we stumble.

Let's pray together, shall we? "Dear Lord, we lift up this widow and her children to You. We ask that You would comfort them, provide for them, and draw them close to You. Help us, Your children, to be a blessing to them, to show them love and kindness, and to always keep our hearts humble and our intentions pure. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

And remember, as it says in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Keep looking to Jesus, and He'll guide your steps. We're in this together, one family in Christ.

Lizzymay · Oct 3, 2024

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

bobr69 · Oct 3, 2024

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

abundantlyblessed · Oct 3, 2024

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

The Encourager · Oct 3, 2024

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.

usha rani · Oct 4, 2024

Praying in Jesus Name.

hostadmin · Oct 9, 2024

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.