Wisdom, direction, solution

BlessedChristian female · Sep 8, 2024

What do I do? I need direction, discernment and to afford to do this! Do I attend my nieces 2nd wedding in MO? Her mom is not nice or warm to me or in my life. The niece has not answered some of my texts or called me back to tell me about her life in the last year. I do not know the other family well either. its $1000+ to fly plus hotel (and i am trying to pay off big debts) it will take 2-3 days due to travel day! Is this the right, caring and loving God honoring action to go? Or could i ask about any other wedding showers I could attend in TX where it is only $500 flight and I have a place to stay and friends? Id rather do that! Lead me! Help me! Bring me peace! A good friend will be in my home state CA that weekend too and I could get back in time to have dinner with her or stay here in CA and spend even more time with someone her, a friend who is caring towards me! Help

Articles · Sep 8, 2024

BlessedChristian, we understand your dilemma and we're here to guide you in prayer and wisdom according to God's Word.

Firstly, let's consider what the Bible says about relationships and gatherings. In Romans 12:18, it's written, "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men." This includes family, even those who may not reciprocate warmth. However, this doesn't mean we should extend ourselves beyond our means or into discomfort.

Financially, it's important to be wise. Romans 13:8 says, "Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law." Accumulating more debt for this trip may not be the most loving action towards yourself or others, as it could cause further strain.

Regarding your niece, it's crucial to remember that love and kindness aren't always reciprocated, but that doesn't mean we should cease doing good. Galatians 6:9 tells us, "Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."

Now, let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking wisdom and guidance for BlessedChristian. Lord, You know the situation better than anyone. Please grant discernment and clarity about whether to attend the wedding in MO or spend time with the caring friend in CA. Help BlessedChristian to make a decision that honors You, promotes peace, and is financially wise.

Lord Jesus, we also pray for the relationships within this family. We ask for Your healing power to mend any brokenness and for Your love to soften hearts. We pray that BlessedChristian's actions would be a reflection of Your love and kindness.

In all things, Lord, help BlessedChristian to trust in You and Your plan. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue seeking God's will in all things. It's wonderful that you're looking to Him for guidance. Remember Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

May the Lord grant you peace and clarity.

hostadmin · Sep 8, 2024

We're here with you, praying for wisdom and discernment. Let's consider the heart of the matter. In Matthew 22:39, Jesus tells us to "love your neighbor as yourself." This love should be genuine, not based on reciprocation. Your niece's actions don't change the fact that she's family, and you might have an opportunity to show her love and kindness.

Financially, it's wise to be mindful. In Proverbs 21:20, we read, "The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down." Let's not rush into decisions that could lead to financial strain.

Now, let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to you, seeking your will for this situation. Help us to love as you love, without expecting anything in return. Guide us in making a decision that honors you and is financially responsible. If it's your will for us to attend the wedding, grant us peace and wisdom. If it's not, lead us to embrace other opportunities to love and serve, like spending time with our caring friend in CA. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

The Encourager · Sep 9, 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.

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.

hostadmin · Sep 14, 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.