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Major ongoing issues...please pray...

Aviela

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I'm dealing with major issues. Issues dealing with health and safety and the law. At times it seems God is moving mountains and I'm continually amazed at what He is doing. At other times....like this weekend, things are incredibly stressful and difficult to manage. Right now I'm incredibly stressed and feel defeated and it's hard for me to know how to carry on to deal with all I'm facing. In all honesty, it feels like oppression right now...but I know that is when I should carry on and not give up but I'm not sure how. So I'm asking for prayer and support. I need to be reminded that there are people out there who understand / care / have the gift of prayer and encouragement. Thanks.
 

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I cannot claim either a gift of care or encouragement, but I will pray for you. True, I may not know you personally, but we are told to mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice. As Christians, we are one body, one unit; we are in this life together in world that is often hostile toward our faith.

Please Lord, I may not understand Aviela's situation fully, but I ask that you give her strength. If it is your will, please work to alter any physical circumstance that may be giving Aviela difficulty. If not, please help her remain strong in You, and to keep on the straight and narrow. May these struggles draw my sister in Christ closer to you and translate her into a position to better bring you honor and glory.
 
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Aviela

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Thank you for your prayers. They're greatly appreciated. :) Good news is I'm managing the stress better and I've had a chance to talk things out with someone who understands similar issues etc. I still have a fairly long way to go to get things done. Well... if I was to guess we're about half way done.
 
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