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barbara1234
barbara1234 Albuquerque

depression

I see the world draining into a pit of immoralty and injustice. .. I see people who don't believe in Christ or anything do well and prosper and yet my husband and I are struggling with debt and we are in the expensive years of 3 kids who want to drive and college tuition. Retirement is not looking like we will ever retire. And to top it off, I am a stay at home mom with an illness and can't work(I am goiing to try selling on ebay) but i get so down sometimes I can barely contain my anguish. we are to live in this world but not be of this world,but we have to survive. I know God has a plan but right now I have to get through for the sake of my kids.Please pray for me and my husband. I want my kids to achieve in this world also.pray for them. Also please pray for my weight...i know it is vain..but i am eating because of my depression, and I am the heaviest I've been my whole life. I am turning 50 with menopausal crap to deal with also. Thank you in advance for your prayers, I really need sincere prayer right now. God bless!

Update - 9 months ago:

I just want to thank everyone who has prayed for me, for I feel the peace and joy that comes from Christ...and it is because of you. I have personally thanked each one of you. The Lord has worked in my life since my prayer request. Some finances have come in, I am on an anti-depressant(which has some side effects I am not so fond of) but I am goin along. I want to keep my joy in Christ and with people from all over the world praying for just "blew me away." I thank God for each and every one of you for your time to pray for someone else. God bless.

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robbieone
robbieone westlake,ohio

I pray god give you strenght to do what you need to do to lose the weight you want and my advise is ask god to give you the will to eat healthy foods and ask him to take your desire to eat the wrong stuff away, I hope my advise does not offend you because it bothers me when I offend someone and know how you feel when worldly people seem to be prospering more than christians like you and me and pray god god open doors for you and your family

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Thank you, I get discouraged, but I am so tired, I feel like I can't get my head together to lose the weight. So many other things on my mind, the kids, college, etc. I am thinking, maybe, when the kids go back to school. But please do not think you are offending me, I appreciate your honesty.. Sometimes, honesty is what makes people wake up. I thank you for the prayer to will myself to eat healthy foods. I have got to get together. With the depression, it is hard to want eat the right things, because you feel better eating whatever, i.e., comfort foods. I need your prayer and let's see how things go. I am starting to get my willpower going and I think when school starts, I can work on that. God bless you so much..and your family too.
DGC
DGC Chicago, IL

Dear Barbara, I pray that God will be with you and send you special encouragement and energy as you are facing so many challenges at once. I thank Him for the children he has given you and your husband and pray that He watch over them in all the particulars. I pray that He lift you out of your depression and that he open doors of provision for you financially. He is faithful and will help you. I know there are many many good people out there struggling and some unethical wealthy people. Sometimes I look at Psalm 73 where the author says his foot almost slipped as he became more and more jealous of the wealthy, but in the end he found they held nothing and he had the blessings of God. Please know that God has some great things in store for you, despite the curves along the way and the fears that beset each of us. Keep reaching out to him. If there's any way to talk to someone about your finances, often they can be addressed more easily than you thought, but fear and shame keep us quiet so we don't handle them at all and they just weigh on us. They might just have more compassion on you than you do on yourself - I know from experience. I also know God has done wonderful things for so many and I pray that he will take each one of your children and open many special doors for their opportunities. I am no expert, but I remember living in fear of oppotunities for our daughter when she was small and God opening door after door for her in education and in many other ways - doors I did not even know about until they were almost upon me. He is an awesome God. I pray it's His timing to keep revealing that to you soon and with a rush of grace that will make you giddy with amazement for all He has done. Blessings to you and your family.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Tears, tears, what a wonderful prayer. I feel unworthy of such a prayer, but I feel so blessed because of it. Life overwhelms me and I can't handle it like I used to, menopausal crap, etc. Then the kids, they are great, but I feel that they could be of more help at home, which is my fault, but I get more appreciation at church for what I do than I get from my own children. I am ashamed to even say that. Vacuuming, cleaning for 21 years,and where is the awards, the accolades, etc. I know God is blessing me in so many ways, but it seems when problems occur in the family, I can't make everyone happy. Nor do I expect to. The fine line between discipline and trying to keep them happy. oh well! Financially, I feel at peace because of all the prayers, I finally let go to let God do whatever and things are coming in. There are so many positives in my life, so many, so many..I wish I could pray as beautiful as you do, that's my next request. So, thank you so very much for that eloquent prayer and heartfelt and sincere advise. God bless you and your family.
cju
cju New Jersey, USA

Lord lift Barbara out of her depression and give her strength courage hope comfort guidance and peace. Lord we ask you to keep her marriage and her family strong and healthy and safe. We ask you to bless their finances and let them have the money to raise their family, get their kids through school and to be able to retire. Lord watch over these children keep them safe, keep them on the right path, keep them healthy and strong and guide them as they make their way to adulthood. Help her to lose weight and regain her health. Deliver them from these trials. God Bless you and have hope, Seek out all the help you need and get support for your depression. I know how you are feeling. Take care and get well soon. amen

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Yes, The depression, that's the real culprit. That's the cause of weight gain, worrying about finances, etc. I used to be able to handle it well, but now turning 50, I have a hard time dealing with it...much less wanting to. I have so many blessings, I really do, I want God to know that I appreciate and love Him everyday for those blessings...I just got to get past thsi depression and with people like you who have been so wonderful and praying for me..I have felt so much more at peace. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your awesome prayer on my behalf. God bless you and your family.
jennifer2u
jennifer2u Albuquerque, NM

Please help Barbara with her suffering and surround her with love and light. May she feel some peace and may her burdens become lighter. May the things she needs to help her be shown to her so that her life can have more joy. AMEN.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Thank you for the blessings of people like you who take an interest in others for prayer. You have a giving heart and I thank you so much... I have been feeling much more at peace because of women like you. God bless you and your family.
tanisrosemommy
tanisrosemommy Georgia

Ma'm,
I understand what it's like to be depressed.My husband and I were having alot of problems mainly because of his family.Some saying that my children didn't belong to him.He said that I should just ignore it,but,it's hard to when you live so close to them.I left him and moved six hours away with our two children.My son wants to go back to his daddy.My daughter barely knows her father.She was only 7 mths old when we separated.She was a year when we moved.So,she hasn't got a chance to know him really.The only really good thing about me moving is I am closer to my family.He would move here,but,his uncle really does need him.His grandma isn't in good shape and since her husband passed someone has to stay with her.She's 89?Anyway,I regret leaving because it was only two of his family members.Everyone else knew the truth.One said we should do a DNA to prove it,so,they'll shut up.My husband refused.He said he knew,so,who cares what they think.Maybe he was right,but,my nerves were bad.I nearly lost both of my children,because of them.Now I've been six hours away since December,separated since last August and I don't honestly know how I feel anymore.He says he loves me,but,the problems of the past keep popping up in my head.I want to forget and start fresh,but,I'm scared.What if it happens again?The only good thing is I can't get pregant again.I would love to,but,the docter said I didn't need to.So,I got my tubes cut,tied and burnt.I kind of want to go back,but,I'm not sure I have a way.
Then,What if I go,nothing's changed and I can't come home?Please pray for me.I'll be praying for you.God Bless.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Sorry so late to answer you, had to go out of town, then family issues, but I hear from your heart, I and I pray that the Lord guides and helps you get through your pain. But make sure you don't get "duped" by words, watch the actions, and your will find the truth there. it means so much that you, stranger has prayed for me, thank you and God Bless you and your family with a happy and fulfilled life.
Tabitha
Tabitha Memphis,TN

The wants you to quiet eating through tha depression and start believeing for amiracle and the lord is coming right on time he said enjoy your life stop looking at the worst that can happen and look what he's going and can do start reding the bible every time u wake up and fall asleep at night when you start find yourself down read the bible listen Godly music and the television set get out start driving around keep yourself busy every possible way that u can and enjoy it its what the lord wants you to do eating like you do can lead to more problems finacial,marriage,more family crisis,hell for you and yor bady,and soul stop eating it's not helping its hurting everyone you love even the Lord u love him don't it yes stop hurting and love the Lord and believe in him .My Auntie be eating out of the depression and she knows whwat God can do but she's not willing you are willing you just need these words and encouragement use the Lord and your family and your weight as yor encouragement the Lord love u.

kmerlene
kmerlene Dubai, UAE

I pray that God give the right wisdom and the holy sprit guide you too, Me and my family are facing the same situation financial problems in debts, but i tell you sis be not worry, just give unto this to the Lord, because nothing is impossible to our Lord God Jesus, lets pray that God remove all the burden and rebuke the poverty debts, The Lord Loves Us and take care each and everyone is His prescious children of God. God Bless You Always sister.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Thank you, You are definately an encourager. It that is a gift, I needed the encouragement from someone the day I wrote the Prayer Request. I still have the problems, but God is slowly helping me in a lot of ways, that I must not forget to look at the little blessings he brings along the way. God bless you for praying for me.You are right, "NOTHING is IMPOSSIBLE is the our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you and your family.
MinTRICIA
MinTRICIA M.V. ,CALIF.

BARBARA AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SPEAK ALL POSITIVE GOOD SPIRITUAL THINGS INTO YOUR LIFE FIRST OF ALL ASK IN JESUS JOHN14:14 MATT21:22 NOW READ PSALMS 37 NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THE WORLD/SINNERS THEY GAIN THE WORLD,LOSE THEIR SOUL IF THEY DON'T CHANGE.. NOW MY SISTER TIME TO TAKE A STAND TO SATAN GIVE HIM A DEAF EAR AND A BLACK EYE
HALLELUJAH. EVERYTHING YOU TOUCHED ON IN REQUEST IS IN PSA.37 READ BELIEVE AND KNOW GOD HAS NOT FORGOOTTEN YOU, HE HAS NOT LEFT YOU !!HE SAYS LO I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU!!!. YOU LACK THE POWER OF GOD, HIS KNOWLEDGE THAT'S OK. NOW YOU CAN STA ND AND FIGHT SATAN READ THE WORD, FAST ,PRAY, PRAISE THANK AND WORSHIP GOD AMEN
BARBARA SATAN HIS DEFEATED THE LORD THREW HIM OUT OF HEAVEN , THE LORD SENT HIS SON JESUS TO DIE FOR OUR SINS AMEN SATAN BELONGS UNDER OUR FEET START BIBLE STUDY TO GET UNDERSTANDING. MOST SAINTS PROBLEM IS WE SAY WE BELIEVE AND TRUST GOD. BUT WE GET LOST IN A TRAIL OR TEST..FROM TODAY ON 07/21/07. YOU KNOW YOU ARE VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST YOU CAN HAVE THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART AS IN PSA37 AMEN..PRAYER IS YOUR BEST WEAPON .NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE CAR BUS STORE ETC. YOU CAN CALL ON THE LORD ANY TIME,. WHIP SATAN WITH PRAYER AMEN, .LORD I PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY UNIT I ASK YOU TO SEND LOVE UNITY PEACE UNDERSTANDING WISDOM KNOWLEDGE LORD YOUR POWER /ANNOITING. LORD COMFORT THIS FAMILY SHOW THEM YOU ARE THERE SEND SOME MIRACLES , FINANCES, A FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH.I PRAY PRAYER OF JABEZ FOR INCREASE HALLELUJAH. READ PHIL.4:19 GOD SUPPLY ALL NEEDS EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL,PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL.JEHOVAH ROPHE OUR DEVINE HEALER SEND HEALING VIRTUE LORD I BIND SICKNESS/ILLNESS,LACK CONFUSION, DIVISION STRIFE,DOUBT ANXIETY,POVERTY REBUKE IT CAST IT INTO PIT /ABYSS IN THE MIGHTY NAME OFJESUS ANYTHING NOT OF GOD BE BOUND CAST IN ABYSS IN JESUS!!!!!
BARBARA I PRAY FOR YOUR KIDS FOR EDUCATION CARS {A NEED} ARE THEY SAVED , ACCEPT CHRIST PRAY, YOU ALL FORM A PRAYER CIRCLE TRY IT DAILY, WHEN YOU CAN,. A FAMILY WHO PRAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER AMEN .GOD DO A NEW THING IN THIS FAMILY
MANIFESTATIONS OF YOUR GOODNESS BRING FINANCES FOR COLLEGE, SPONSORS,SCHOLARSHIPS ,FINANCIAL -AID I DECREE PROSPEROUS CAREERS LORD MAKE THE CHILDREN WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM TO BE, YOUR WILL BE DONE IN THEIR LIVES LORD. BARBARA I EXPECT A PRAISE REPORT AMEN YOU WILL SEE A GREAT CHANGE IN THE HOME ,FAMILY HALLELUJAH. START PRAISING GOD OPEN YOUR MOUTH ,SAY THANK-YOU LORD ,HALLELUJAH. AND BE STRONG TELL SATAN HE'S DEFEATED AND HE UNDER YOUR FEET {THAT'S SCRIPTURE}YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THRU CHRIST PHIL.4:13.LORD THIS PRAYER IS IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN. I CAN BE YOUR PRAYER PARTNER I HAVE UNLIMITED LONG DISTANT IF YOU WISH EMAIL ME miztriciap@yahoo.com. GOD BLESS YOU ALL BE STRONG IN THE LORD!! REMEMBER JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!
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barbara1234 - 9 months ago: I am not sure you got the other message, something happened and your message that i sent was gone. I guess I pressed the wrong button. You are right about Psalm 37 and Phil 4:13 and 19. I can tell you are person of very strong faith and you are a blessing to everyone who comes to know you, that I am sure of. Thank for the "victory in Christ" message and like I said I am going to keep your prayer and read in my down times. I am in a bible study, I Love my Lord Jesus Christ with a passion beyond belief, but I guess I do get down and three kids and problems sometimes get the best of you.So once again, a stranger prays for me ...for me!!(Tears steaming down because of your heartfelt prayer) I am eternally grateful for your understanding. God bless you and your family.
sha
sha n.y.

hi barbara, isnt that the truth it seems like those of th eworld prosper and get what ever they want but we as children of God have to remember our riches are in heaven and when we go to be with him what a blessing that will be. I would rather not have the things of this world that satan offers. God wil sustain you he wont let you go with out, and as far as your depression, God said cast your burdens unto him. I know things get us down thats normal but you got to snap out of it as soon as you realize other wise this invites satan to come in and have his way. when you feel hungry at certain time grab a piece of fruit. I hope Ive been of some encouragement to you. may god richly bless you!.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: You have been a great encouragement to me, because you understand what I am talking about. But you have gift of encouraging people, God bless you for that. Thanks for saying a prayer for a stranger in the midst. I would rather be with God than all the materials in the world. I have to remember the past where God has saved me so many times and the little blessings that I take for granted. So thank you. once again, God bless you and your family.
ldgarlic
ldgarlic Branson, Mo

Dear sister, when we get to the bottom, the only place to look is up. God cannot fail. It may appear that all is dim, and I do understand your depression, and I would encourage you to go to a quiet place alone and cry out to God. Please believe, don't give up, He WILL pull you through. When it appears there is no way, He makes a way. God bless you and your family, and also give you strength.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Many people have responded to my prayer request, that I am overwhelmed with the love you send me. I will look up everyday and I will cry out.(especially since I turning 50 next month.) That's something to really cry about. (Just kidding!) But I so much appreciate your prayer and encouragement. God bless you and your family for your willingness to take the time for a stranger.
ceenisblievn
ceenisblievn Annapolis,MD

I am approaching 50 years of age and have fallen victim to the weight gain that is associated with certain body types as they age(most commonly if you were cosidered as a fine piece of GODS craftsmanship in your youth )and it takes much more work to maintain as we age.I know that things are tough for you spiritually right now and you need to be delivered from that spirit of depression.You need to be refreshed in your spirit and strengthened in your faith.GOD has not given us a spirit of fear,so fear not dear prayer partner.GOD has a plan you may not see it but you are walking in it daily.You are the light and support for your husband and children.Bills may come due (give to ceasar what belongs to ceasar)dont concern yourself with that give it over to God you know that he will come up with acreative way that you have no knowledge of to pay it off.Keep a spirit of gratitude about you.I know that it sound cliche' but there are some of your sisters and brothers in christ who have not prospered to the level you have as yet.Be thankful for his wisdom and infinite sense of timing.Remember not to look to the est nor west for a solution (look not at your troubles at all except when you are turning it over to God in prayer)This is a wonderful site! It gives you the chance to ppray about your needs and GIVE by praying for someone you may not meet til you both go to heaven.How does the mission statement go?Marvelous things happen when you share your light! I pray that God covers you and protects you and prospers you as your soul prospers according to his word.May he bless your children and teach them to speak to their generation about the goodness of God and be as a lamp to others to follow in his ways.In jesus name I pra.Amen.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Wow what encouragement, I also am turning fifty next month and that is something I will probably cry about. )Just kidding!) But anyway, I have received so many encouragements from so many people that my heart just wants to cry that other people are thinking and praying for me when I need it. Your right about the spirit of gratitude. I do have so many blessings in my life, even the little ones, I sometimes take it for granted. But, yes, thanks for your time andthoughtfulness. It means so much especially from a stranger. God bless you and your family
poetrymama

I pray for your relieve from the stress you are living in. Pray for strength and endurance. God will see you through this storm.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Thanks for that "sweet" and very encouraging note, you are right, God will see me through the storms, especially when I have people like you who have prayed for me in my time of despair. God bless you and your family/
mssal79
mssal79 santa clarita, ca

keep your head up and see what you want. be positie

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: Thanks so much for your encouragement, I press forward with God's help and from people like you praying for me. God bless you and your family
karnold
karnold denver, co

Oh I pray for you and there is a light at the end of the tunnel remember this is just a test and you will pass it.

barbara1234 - 9 months ago: I WILL PASS IT! It is because of people like you who take the time to pray for others. Thank you so much! God bless you and your family.