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barbara1234
barbara1234 Albuquerque

Hopeless and Despair

"In this world we will have troubles but take heart I have conquered the world." (John 15:33)_

I am asking for prayer as I am losing heart that we will recover.
I know I am to be content at any situation (Phillipians 4:11) but I losing not faith but becoming in deep despair for what is not happening. We need to provide for our family with three kids, and it just seems, ever time we turn around, something comes along to put us in more despair. We are hanging on by a string.
But I am thankful for the string. Yet I need encouragement that
all things will go alright someday. So I covet your prayers, that seem to not be answered but I know God will not forsake me, but I need those prayers so that maybe in God's timing it will be soon that he answers the prayer of one of his own.

Update - about 1 month ago:

We are doing better...but still in need of help , we are in debt to help pay some bills and that is the last thing I wanted to do. God has beeen Wonderful in helping us survive and I have to remember to focus on God not on the "giants" in my life. Today is a hard day and I am sad that things are not happening the way I want them to but I am thankful for what I do have. I just want to hide out in my house because I feel rejected, ashamed and abandoned. I know that is not true, but that is how I feel, Lord, uplift me with your special blessing. In Jesus name. Amen. I also pray for my husband Gene, who is the provider for our family and I pray that he learns to lean on God for our help in time of need. Lord, please bring opportunities of business to fruition soon.
Amen.,

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Harley Rider

my heart goes out to you with all you are going thru. i hurt for you, as folks mean well... and often can only know what a person is going thru and how bad it can be - if they are in the siutation themselves.

i know as i haven't had any money coming in for so long. i am just weary and worn out with it all.... the health problems for my dear mother and family & me.. and the financial dire straights that my parents and me have been in for some time.

lord god, please hear our prayers and shine down upon these dear souls - you are the only One who can provide for them. we are trusting and believing. we are nothing but the dust we were created from without you lord.

in jesus name we humbly pray.

god bless you my friend. i pray all will be better soon.

barbara1234 - about 1 month ago: Thank you Harly Rider, for I know that many hardships and many heartaches that you yourself are going through. I myself had to "just through up my hands to the Lord" and say it is your your will what happens to me...if I live in a tent hut, I guess that is where i will be.I read that when we focus on our giants, we tumble, but when we focus on God, our giants tumble.That is easy to say, but when overwhelmed, what else can you do but focus and pray to God. My verse now is "In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." (Isa 30:15) I say this verse because I know that God is at work in the world. I know that God;s work in my life is going to be his way not mine whether I like it or not, and that gives me relief and freedom from worrying so much. So, I feel deeply for the pain you are going through and if you say that you are terminal, then Halllelujah, you will our Lord soon. God will take care of the rest. He always does. It's always us that worry and iworrying doesn't add one more minute to our life. So Harly. God bless you for your faithfulness to our Lord Jesus Christ, you have been fighting the good fight for your family and yourself. Take it day by day and leave the rest to Him and "rely on Him" (Hab 3:19) Please be at peace of heart and mind. For you are special in God's eyes, for how many turn to a loving God in times of trouble and really pray with a loving heart to even pray for others during your own time of trouble. so, thank you from the bottom of my heart, so very very much for thinking and praying of my family's needs. God give you grace and mercy and much love during your time of need. Please keep all of us posted. Peace and comfort of mind to you my friend.
barbara1234 - about 1 month ago: Harely, Please excuse me for I made a horrible mistake, I got a response from you on my e-mail and I thougt it was a prayer request from you..(did not read right) This person was terminal-therefore I thought You were terminal, so please excuse the part of my response of Halleuljah you ar going to the Lord, So sorry. Just skip that sentence, Ok? Wow how embarrassing....
SilenceOfHeart

Dear Lord,
Please help this family and lift them out of despair. Please shower them with Blessings and let them feel Your Love deep in their souls. Please heal their relationships with one another and bring them deep peace. In Jesus Name I Pray. AMEN.

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: What can I say to a stranger who prays for another stranger? People do not realize how important prayer is to God and to the people receiving prayer. It means someone took time out of their day to pray for someone they do not even know. How precious is your time on my behalf... thank you so much ..I am sorry for answering so late as I have been ill. The winter flu. Anyway, God bless you abundantly for praying for myself and my family. It means so much.
faydralove
faydralove long Island New york

Dear Barbara; Don't be in despair that is when you become depressed,and that will not be good for you, stay strong for your family,they need you and they learn by example, while you are going through this testing of the Lord,know that your children are watching you handle this, and the way you do will help them in there lives, when thing go wrong for them.You are there rock,God will provide for you soon,when things look there worst thats when something,good just happens, the Angels are called to help and they will,keep your faith,and hang on to that String and don't let go. I will keep you in my prayers,
God Bless You
Debbie

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: God bless you...your prayer brought tears to my eyes, as I feel so overwhelmed that you would pray for me and my family. I really appreciate it and also the advice, for I will have answer to prayer soon, I know God's angels are watching me and my family. Things could definately be alot worse. God bless you and your family for your wonderful prayer. Take care.
lyric
lyric texas

Amen!! God, I just ask that you send blessing to this family. In Jesus name. Amen.

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: How sweet those wrods are...thank you so much for taking the time to pray for a stranger. God bless you and your family.
memo
memo Los Angeles, CA.

Precious Heavenly Father God:
I pray that you will bestow your blessing upon this family and
that you will also bless this precious family with financial blessings and all they deserve.
In Jesus Mighty Name I Pray...............
AMEN..................

memo - 2 months ago: No matter how heavy burdened your life may seem..... Always know that God & Jesus will never abandon us nor forsake us............... Even though at times you may feel that the pressures and burdens that are brought upon you are to hard to handle, always remember that Jesus never complained, Jesus kept his faith in our Father God, and even though he faced so many trails, he never gave up..........He beared soooo much pain for us and even though we did not deserve his mercy he died on that corss for us... So when life hits you with dissapointments, please don't give up........Just be strong and put your faith in God, for he knows what's best for us and even though, sometimes our trails seem so hard, nothing is harder than the thought of our preicous Savior on that cross.. He did not question God.. .He obeyed God and did his Father's will & we as his children should also obey him and not question his will.. He will see us through and I will never get tired of repeating this ..........NO BURDEN......NO PAIN.........NO SACRAFICE WILL EVER COMPARE TO THE LOVE THAT JESUS HAS SHOWN US AND CONTINUES TO SHOW US FOR HE WAS WILLING TO GIVE UP HIS LIFE FOR US SO THAT WE WOULD BE FORGIVEN OF OUR SINS................. IT IS AN HONER TO SERVE HIM......... SO IN ALL WE SHOULD GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE HIM AND GIVE HIM & OUR FATHER GOD ALL THE GLORY.........AMEN................ Written by Becky (memo) 11-29-07 Let us always rejoice in the Lord................For his ways are right and just and he is mercifull to all who seek him.............
memo - 2 months ago: My sister, just thought this inspiration that I wrote would help you...I'm here if you need a sister to pray with you....
memo - 2 months ago: My sister, just thought this inspiration that I wrote would help you...I'm here if you need a sister to pray with you....
barbara1234 - 2 months ago: Thank you so much for that wonderful letter of encouragement and blessing. I need that in my life right now. I am sorry that I have not written an answer to your prayer on my behalf, as I have been ill. God bless you and your family and may you receive abundant blessings for praying for others. Take care.
ogriffy77
ogriffy77 Texas

Lord Jesus I lift this family to you and ask for your help. Please be with them in their time of need. Bring financial refief and bless them with what they need. Keep them strong and focused and fill their hearts with your love and mercy. Lord please hear our prayers and bless them in abundance.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: Oh how blessed I feel that you have written a prayer for mysefl and my family. Prayer is important for all of us and to God and I thank you for praying for relief of our burdens.God bless you abundantly. Take care.
hfdjr
hfdjr Indiana

Father I pray in complete agreement with my sister and in the almighty name of JESUS. Lord let all blessing flow to this family now, Lord show Barbara your perfect love and bless her family with all that they ask. Amen,

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: Oh please that all blessings would flow, thank you so much for your prayers,It means alot to me. God bless you and your family abundantly. Again, thank you so much. Take care. And yes, what a perfect prayer, so eloquent and precise.
Roxana_Allyson
Roxana_Allyson Australia

Guidance Prayers

I thankfully turn to You, God, for guidance. I listen in the stillness to Your wisdom already in my heart, and I know what to do.

Dear God, Your love fills my heart and your light guides my steps. In all I do I acknowledge You and give thanks for Your wisdom, strength, and peace within.

In the awareness of Your constant presence within me, God, I listen for the direction that guides me and makes
my way sure.

You, dear God, are the light that shines on my path. Your light gives me insight and understanding that help me make wise decisions.

God, You are my source of wisdom. Your spirit guides me, Your love enfolds me, and Your light inspires me.
Amen

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barbara1234 - 2 months ago: Thank you for that inspirational prayer.It really resonates with me and how God is good and will take care of his own. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for you time to pray for me and my family. Take care. God bless you abundantly for praying for others.
SAM_J
SAM_J INDIA

DEAR JESUS,PLEASE INTERVENE IN SISTERS FAMILY AND HELP AND LIFT HER UP IN EVERY STAGE LORD,LORD GIVE HER A ROCKBUILT FAITH THAT EVERLASTS ON YOU,LET ALL THEIR NEEDS BE MET AND FILL THEM WITH EVERY HAPPINESS AND JOY AND TAKE CARE OF THE LITTLE FAMILY LORD,TAKE CARE OF THEM AND BLESS THEM,IN YOUR MIGHTY NAME,I PRAY,AMEN.

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: All the way from India,.Oh how I could learn from you...a different culture, yet common in our faith in our Lord and Savior. Your prayer has inspired me and I really appreciate you taking the time to pray for myself and my family. God bless you and your family richly. Take care.
Standingwithyou

Dear Barbara, I replace the string, with a fine pure thread of silver, so strong that nothing on earth will break it. A line from your heart to heaven, for all that you need. I see a life line, a line of hope, deliverance and provision. Lord keep my sister in faith, for she is struggling, and can't seem to break free from all this; she wants whats best for her family. Father, have mercy upon this special lady; for I am standing with her today in prayers for all that is needed. Hang in there Barbara, we will join together for what is needed and things to be put right in our lives; for when we join our faith together, come into agreement with each other, STAND TOGETHER (which is the only way) then things will move I am more than sure of that. I value your prayers for me also, beautiful!!

barbara1234 - 2 months ago: Thank you so much for your prayer. It was so beautifully written and special. I will hold onto that thread of silver.. and remember you when God answers my prayers. God bless you and your family abundantly and I will pray for you also. Take care.
diamondspd723
diamondspd723 london

Heavenly Father I know their is a testiomony in this situation, Lord Jesus I pray that you in your loving kindness and wisdom will show us how to make a way where it seems there is no way, Lord open that doorway to wealth in abundance, Lord teach us how to pray fromt he heart, make us travail Lord and so let our faith be moved to expecting a breakthru, Lord I know it is easy said, but you said you have given us a measure of faith if it is not enough Lord to see us thru this , then Lord will you not increase our faith, will you not Lord rebuke hopelessness and despair, for is this not the work of our adversaires, Lord be thou glad to feliver us from all fear and turmoil so that we can bless you on our face, arise my Lord and
scatter our enemies and let us live as you intended, fill our cup Lord and a our store house with goods, more than enough Lord, so that we can also feed the poor, In Jesus name amen.

barbara1234 - 3 months ago: Ah, London, how I wish I was there now on holiday...but I am so grateful for your special words on my behalf..I thank you because I really need "encouragement" right now and this person is doing itfor myself and my family. Lord, I thank you for him/her that you bless them abundantly because without you we are lost.In your most precious name. Amen