Prayer requests

[Ariel]

Praying Ley.

 

[rebornfree]

I have felt very distressed recently and am feeling very ill tonight. Life has been hard for many years, and although God has given me good promises for the future waiting is so difficult (as He warned me it would be). I think I may have taken a wrong direction too, and would appreciate prayer for guidance. Many thanks.

I'm praying for Rob and Ley, and the Philipinno gentleman.

Sue

 

[kaykay537]

I have felt very distressed recently and am feeling very ill tonight. Life has been hard for many years, and although God has given me good promises for the future waiting is so difficult (as He warned me it would be). I think I may have taken a wrong direction too, and would appreciate prayer for guidance. Many thanks.

I'm praying for Rob and Ley, and the Philipinno gentleman.



Sue

Praying for you.

 

[buttercup2000]

Jan, praying for your colleague and his family and friends in the Philipines.

Ley, my prayers are with you and Rob for healing and strength. You are both in my daily prayers and know that around the world prayers are being said for you both.

Sue, thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers!

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Please pray for my son Dominic and my relationship with him.
We seemed to be on opposite corners right now.
He can not seem to let go of my past. This was from before I was born again.
He just keeps reminding me of things I have done wrong in my life.
I have told him that he is hurting me very badly with this attitude, but it just doesn't seem to matter.
I know you will ask, so yes he too is born again.
It is breaking my heart because I can not see my grandson or my granddaughter now.
Please pray with me that the Lord will help us both forgive and put it all behind us and that we can repair our relationship before it is damaged any more.

Thank you so much.
God Bless

 

[buttercup2000]

Dear NJSister, praying for you and reconciliation with your son!

 

[Ariel]

Please pray for my son Dominic and my relationship with him.
We seemed to be on opposite corners right now.
He can not seem to let go of my past. This was from before I was born again.
He just keeps reminding me of things I have done wrong in my life.
I have told him that he is hurting me very badly with this attitude, but it just doesn't seem to matter.
I know you will ask, so yes he too is born again.
It is breaking my heart because I can not see my grandson or my granddaughter now.
Please pray with me that the Lord will help us both forgive and put it all behind us and that we can repair our relationship before it is damaged any more.

Thank you so much.
God Bless

Praying with you for your son. Father, hear the cry of this mother's heart!

 

[gratefulgrace]

nj I am praying I feel I can empathize. I too need prayer for a similar situation with son # 4. He is not walking with the Lord although identifies himself as a Christian and lately has been refusing to obey our simple rules for the household. (he has been living at home). We had to ask his girlfriend to leave again last night way past curfew and he left too. That doesn't worry me I cherish the peace when he is gone but I am praying madly for his soul. He has had interpersonal difficulites all through his life. When he was little we tried to help him manage with counselling medication and structure. At a 21 year old who thinks he has the world by the tail he is not open to anything we have to offer except cheap accomodation and free laundry service. Thanks again Jan

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Jan I will be praying for you and your son also.
It is hard as parents when we are hurting because of a child. We love them no matter what.
All I have asked of my son is respect. If he can't find it in his heart to forgive me I can do anything to change that, but I at least should be shown respect.
It breaks my heart because I love my grandchildren and I don't know what this will do to them.
Thank you for your prayers.
God please be with Jan and I. Help us both to resolve the problems that we are having with our sons. Guide us in the way you want us to handle these situations.
I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ
Amen

nj I am praying I feel I can empathize. I too need prayer for a similar situation with son # 4. He is not walking with the Lord although identifies himself as a Christian and lately has been refusing to obey our simple rules for the household. (he has been living at home). We had to ask his girlfriend to leave again last night way past curfew and he left too. That doesn't worry me I cherish the peace when he is gone but I am praying madly for his soul. He has had interpersonal difficulites all through his life. When he was little we tried to help him manage with counselling medication and structure. At a 21 year old who thinks he has the world by the tail he is not open to anything we have to offer except cheap accomodation and free laundry service. Thanks again Jan

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Thank you so much for your prayers.
I know that the Lord hears each one and is working on everything.

Dear NJSister, praying for you and reconciliation with your son!

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Thank you so much for your prayers.
I know that the Lord is working on my heart. I can feel it soften towards my son and some of the anger and hurt are melting away. I just need to keep my eyes on the Lord now.

Praying with you for your son. Father, hear the cry of this mother's heart!

 

[Ariel]

Thank you so much for your prayers.
I know that the Lord is working on my heart. I can feel it soften towards my son and some of the anger and hurt are melting away. I just need to keep my eyes on the Lord now.

nj,

Sometimes the most difficult things we go through are the things that make us holy. When we are willing to forgive those who have hurt us, Luke 6:37, when we are willing to be crucified with Christ, Gal. 2:20, killing even our passions and desires, Gal. 5:24--then the work of Romans 8:29 is realized in us:

"For whom [God] foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren."

It is then that, indeed, "all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose," Romans 8:28. Here is the good: we come to look more like Christ.

Every time we forgive, every time we lay down our own thoughts and pride, seeking only God's goodness and His glory, we will find we are closer to the One who forgave us so much more. Yes, His glory is upon us; His character is formed within us. 2 Cor. 3:17-18.

Be blessed, dear woman of God. This is a trial of fiery flames which must hurt terribly. But I know this, our God is good. GOOD will come out of this.

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Oh thank you. I am going to read the verses that you quoted and pray about them tonight.
I have felt pain beyond measure in my life, but not like this. This is a new pain, and I pray that God will take that away too. It makes it hard to think about anything else right now. And I have the rest of my family to care for.
Thank you again.

nj,

Sometimes the most difficult things we go through are the things that make us holy. When we are willing to forgive those who have hurt us, Luke 6:37, when we are willing to be crucified with Christ, Gal. 2:20, killing even our passions and desires, Gal. 5:24--then the work of Romans 8:29 is realized in us:

"For whom [God] foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren."

It is then that, indeed, "all things work together for the good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose," Romans 8:28. Here is the good: we come to look more like Christ.

Every time we forgive, every time we lay down our own thoughts and pride, seeking only God's goodness and His glory, we will find we are closer to the One who forgave us so much more. Yes, His glory is upon us; His character is formed within us. 2 Cor. 3:17-18.

Be blessed, dear woman of God. This is a trial of fiery flames which must hurt terribly. But I know this, our God is good. GOOD will come out of this.

 

[Ariel]

Oh thank you. I am going to read the verses that you quoted and pray about them tonight.
I have felt pain beyond measure in my life, but not like this. This is a new pain, and I pray that God will take that away too. It makes it hard to think about anything else right now. And I have the rest of my family to care for.
Thank you again.

NJ, my heart aches for you. Here are some guidelines which have helped me in the past when confronted with similar circumstances:

1) I've found that forgiveness is a walk--you have to keep doing it, maybe because we are so complex, and have so many levels of our being.

So forgive, and forgive and keep on forgiving. Every time you think about it take every thought captive, 2 Cor. 10:3-5. Say out loud (for some reason this helps): "I choose to forgive. Father, I ask You to forgive as well." Do this even if you have to do it 50 times a day, or 70 X 7 times a day. Eventually the thoughts will be less intrusive.

Realize also that if you don't forgive you will not be forgiven, Matt. 6:14-15, and you'll end up being tormented, Matt. 18:34. This is a high price to pay!

2) Then, after doing step one (maybe for the 491st time that day), do this--give the whole situation to the Lord,

Psalm 55:22 "Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

Ask Him to take it and handle it for you. Purpose in your heart that you will pray about everything you say and do concerning the situation, and get His counsel first. This is a time to learn to lean on the Lord, Song of Sol. 8:5.

3) Ask the Lord to take the hurt. Sometimes people we love can hurt us so deeply--ask Him to take that hurt. Ask Him for comfort, understanding and wisdom instead.

4) Ask the Lord to give you encouragement. Because some of these attacks can be so discouraging, ask for the healing balm that will sooth your heart and encourage you in your walk with the Lord.

NJ--God loves you so much. He will help you through this. I believe it with all my heart.

 

[Ariel]

nj I am praying I feel I can empathize. I too need prayer for a similar situation with son # 4. He is not walking with the Lord although identifies himself as a Christian and lately has been refusing to obey our simple rules for the household. (he has been living at home). We had to ask his girlfriend to leave again last night way past curfew and he left too. That doesn't worry me I cherish the peace when he is gone but I am praying madly for his soul. He has had interpersonal difficulites all through his life. When he was little we tried to help him manage with counselling medication and structure. At a 21 year old who thinks he has the world by the tail he is not open to anything we have to offer except cheap accomodation and free laundry service. Thanks again Jan

Jan, I am so sorry. Would that we could open our offsprings' brains and POUR wisdom into them! But we can't. We can only pray.

But then it is God who has them, isn't it? If our God can turn a king's heart, surely He can turn the heart of one of our kids, Prov. 21:1.

I am praying for you and with you, Jan. I know you're hurting. I am praying for that son and his girlfriend as well.

 

[kaykay55]

Praying for both your sons! Those type of situations are very heart-wrenching for a mom.

Could I also get some prayer for physical healing. I battle chronic neck problems and I am feeling very bad with that at the moment. I'm at work and really can't leave, but I would like to.

Thanks.

 

[Ariel]

Praying for both your sons! Those type of situations are very heart-wrenching for a mom.

Could I also get some prayer for physical healing. I battle chronic neck problems and I am feeling very bad with that at the moment. I'm at work and really can't leave, but I would like to.

Thanks.

I am lifting you in prayer right now, KayKay.

 

[njsisterinChrist]

I will be praying for healing for you.

Thank you so much for your prayers for my son.

Praying for both your sons! Those type of situations are very heart-wrenching for a mom.

Could I also get some prayer for physical healing. I battle chronic neck problems and I am feeling very bad with that at the moment. I'm at work and really can't leave, but I would like to.

Thanks.

 

[njsisterinChrist]

Ariel,
Thank you so much for this. I will copy it and print it out to remind me.
God Bless you and thank yo again for all your prayers.

NJ, my heart aches for you. Here are some guidelines which have helped me in the past when confronted with similar circumstances:

1) I've found that forgiveness is a walk--you have to keep doing it, maybe because we are so complex, and have so many levels of our being.

So forgive, and forgive and keep on forgiving. Every time you think about it take every thought captive, 2 Cor. 10:3-5. Say out loud (for some reason this helps): "I choose to forgive. Father, I ask You to forgive as well." Do this even if you have to do it 50 times a day, or 70 X 7 times a day. Eventually the thoughts will be less intrusive.

Realize also that if you don't forgive you will not be forgiven, Matt. 6:14-15, and you'll end up being tormented, Matt. 18:34. This is a high price to pay!

2) Then, after doing step one (maybe for the 491st time that day), do this--give the whole situation to the Lord,

Psalm 55:22 "Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

Ask Him to take it and handle it for you. Purpose in your heart that you will pray about everything you say and do concerning the situation, and get His counsel first. This is a time to learn to lean on the Lord, Song of Sol. 8:5.

3) Ask the Lord to take the hurt. Sometimes people we love can hurt us so deeply--ask Him to take that hurt. Ask Him for comfort, understanding and wisdom instead.

4) Ask the Lord to give you encouragement. Because some of these attacks can be so discouraging, ask for the healing balm that will sooth your heart and encourage you in your walk with the Lord.

NJ--God loves you so much. He will help you through this. I believe it with all my heart.

 

[kaykay55]

Thanks for the prayers. I did get to feeling much better before the day was out.