Prayer Requests & Praises

[RoahT]

Please pray for me. I have been praying for a couple of things now for a long time, like years, and sometimes doubt creeps in and makes me think that He doesn't hear me. Things have not improved as I've been praying, in fact, they've gotten worse and more impossible. I don't want to grow weary in well doing, but sometimes I wonder if He really wants to give me what I'm asking for. I know He is a good Father, but I need as many prayers as I can get as I try to remain steadfast in faith and prayer.
I'm so glad I found this thread! Thank you all, and I'm praying for each of you as well!

 

[TAH]

RoahT, I'm praying for you and I will put you in my prayer request journal I keep!

I feel like I should say these couple of things...

I've been a bee fighting a wasp (wasp as in satan)... After losing papa I started into some deep depression till may (papa passed in March) but before God would take away this depression I needed to throw myself on Him and trust Him with my whole heart!

I was doing fine until July when my aunt died.... I screamed "NO" for a long time.... Neighbors heard me.... I was angered by this.... I was not about to trust God when He let this happen!

What happened, I was all over the place with my emotions! And following the next 10-days my cousin came to live with us, My friend Kara died, and uncle passed.... I had up my mind to end life.... I was sad, scared who would skip a beat next, I still didn't want to trust God....

I guess I didn't get the lesson very well so I needed to switch how I was doing things...

I've become to realize Jesus is a friend, not someone to just trying to take away my problems but someone to come alongside and just be here for me!

I still am in a battle but I am on the winning side with my Lord Jesus Christ.... And no one is changing my mind!

@Flock Master64 How much of a basket case I was!

Sometimes there are reasons why God won't Take away our problems... So maybe He still has something for you to learn!

Kuddos, to you for staying faithful and pressing forward... I am just starting to learn that!

 

[Baymule]

Please pray for me. I have been praying for a couple of things now for a long time, like years, and sometimes doubt creeps in and makes me think that He doesn't hear me. Things have not improved as I've been praying, in fact, they've gotten worse and more impossible. I don't want to grow weary in well doing, but sometimes I wonder if He really wants to give me what I'm asking for. I know He is a good Father, but I need as many prayers as I can get as I try to remain steadfast in faith and prayer.
I'm so glad I found this thread! Thank you all, and I'm praying for each of you as well!

God answers prayers in His time. His time is not our time. Sometimes he answers prayers in a different way than we ask. Don't give up.

 

[RoahT]

Thank you both, @Baymule and @TAH!! Your prayers and encouragement are a blessing!

 

[HomesteaderWife]

@RoahT - I said a prayer for you, and asked God that I be able to say what is on my mind in response to your request. We once had a preacher who told us that sometimes, God doesn't give us what we ask for right then. Sometimes, it takes patience, and time. In other cases, He won't give us what we are asking for at all, because His plans are different and He knows what is best for us. As a comparison, it took time for my prayers to be heard about meeting the man who would become my husband. And there have been times where I prayed for work to come in that never did (only to spend quality time at home with family, and have a good time with them all instead). I don't know if what I am saying makes sense, but God knows you and knows what things are in store for you. Be patient, and willing to accept that things may not be answered. In the future, looking back, you'll see that if certain things were answered, other wonderful parts of your life may never have come along! Ever heard the song, "Unanswered Prayers"? He's mainly talking about a relationship, but here's some of the lyrics that may make what I am saying more clear:

Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers
Remember when you're talkin' to the man upstairs
That just because he doesn't answer doesn't mean he don't care
Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers

I hope some of what I said helps!

 

[RoahT]

@HomesteaderWife , thank you so much for your prayers, and for your words of encouragement! What you said makes perfect sense! I'm pretty sure the things I'm asking for are from Him and in His will, but sometimes it's hard to wait, especially as situations get harder and it seems like your prayers are going nowhere. But I love the verse you mentioned! I just keep reminding myself- He does indeed know the plans He has, and I know those plans are so much better than mine!

 

[Flock Master64]

RoahT, I'm praying for you and I will put you in my prayer request journal I keep!

I feel like I should say these couple of things...

I've been a bee fighting a wasp (wasp as in satan)... After losing papa I started into some deep depression till may (papa passed in March) but before God would take away this depression I needed to throw myself on Him and trust Him with my whole heart!

I was doing fine until July when my aunt died.... I screamed "NO" for a long time.... Neighbors heard me.... I was angered by this.... I was not about to trust God when He let this happen!

What happened, I was all over the place with my emotions! And following the next 10-days my cousin came to live with us, My friend Kara died, and uncle passed.... I had up my mind to end life.... I was sad, scared who would skip a beat next, I still didn't want to trust God....

I guess I didn't get the lesson very well so I needed to switch how I was doing things...

I've become to realize Jesus is a friend, not someone to just trying to take away my problems but someone to come alongside and just be here for me!

I still am in a battle but I am on the winning side with my Lord Jesus Christ.... And no one is changing my mind!

@Flock Master64 How much of a basket case I was!

Sometimes there are reasons why God won't Take away our problems... So maybe He still has something for you to learn!

Kuddos, to you for staying faithful and pressing forward... I am just starting to learn that!

SHEY! you are not a basket case!!

 

[TAH]

SHEY! you are not a basket case!!

Yes, I am!

 

[Flock Master64]

Yes, I am!

NO YOU'RE NOT! you are a conserned young lady. Thats all

 

[TAH]

That may be true.

NO YOU'RE NOT! you are a conserned young lady. Thats all

Okay, you win! Thanks.