My prayer request seems so minuscule in comparison with some of the other people's struggles I've read tonight...feel free to skip this one.
I don't have cancer, my husband hasn't left me and my family is generally in good health. I know I should be unfailing grateful for all that God has done for me and my family but I feel so lost. I don't pray anymore and actually I rarely even think about praying any more. I hardly ever make it to church even though I think it is one of the single most important places for my children to be.
I just can’t seem to get there. Somewhere between work, my children and my needy husband, God has fallen through the cracks. I can’t seem to raise Him back up out of the dust where he needs to be.
Now when I am trying to make important decisions I can’t think clearly and I feel guilty for selfishly praying only when I need something. I need to know where he wants me to go from here because I’m lost. I know I need to find a different job but I’ve already done the job search thing so many times... always coming to the conclusion that nothing pays enough or is flexible enough because my hubby works nights and I don’t want my kids in daycare.
The next logical conclusion would be that I should stay home with my kids but unfortunately I have bills to pay and my husband and I have different priorities as far as finances that will probably never be agreed on.
I need a sign, something. Do I stay where I am, finish my 2 ½ years of school and begin teaching elementary school? Do I try to find something else (WHERE??) that will work until I am done with school? Do I not go back at all try to start a job somewhere I can make a career out of?
I’m tired of doing jobs I have to do. I want to do something I want to do but I can’t figure out what it is I want to do.
I’ve taken personality tests, career placement tests, etc. and some of the ideas sound like things I would enjoy but everything requires education and education is time consuming and expensive.
Please God, I’m begging you. Give me direction. Help me find what it is you have planned for my life so I can move on that path.
I’m sorry if I sound like I’m whining and I know this prayer request is so microscopic compared to the suffering of other people. I really am thankful for all that I have. You have been so generous.
Every time I kiss the heads of my children I almost cry thinking of how blessed I am. They are the only things that matter to me, please God help me find a job that pays the bills but allows me to take of them as you intended.
Praise god for wonderful Children >you are surely Blessed:) Dear Heavenly Father God ,We ask you in Jesus Name to continue to seek this Family and Draw them Nearer to you Father, We ask you to bless them Jesus,We ask you to Minister to them allAnd show them The Path that you have laid down in front of them for there daily lives here on Earth. Please show them that all you want is there Time to give you so that the relationship Between this Family and you will be revealed and they can Have That Blessed assurance that you are right there in every desicion and every step of the way as we KNOW that you are father.We just praise you Father God For alll the love that you have gave this family and the blessing's they know today.In jesus Name we thank you Father God Amen Amen and Amen .All the praise and glory to you Father God:)
one thing i'm realizing is that there isn't anything "minuscule" in our lives that he doesn't want to know about.
Father I lift your child to you for direction and guidance. Lord draw her near to you she wants to have a personal relationship with you. Lord I pray that you will show her your purpose for her life and help her to get up and get her children to church where they belong so that they all can't feed on your word and begin to live their life for you and seek your face and follow you all the days of their life I ask this in Jesus Name!
Father I pray that your loving power will bless this marriage to come into agreement on all terms, may your wisdom and power of compromise forever sever there differences.Jesus,your power of salvation is so great, Heal this family and provide them with spiritual guidance leading them to where they need to be.Thank you for blessing this house father, we love you so much jesus, amen
my God will supply your needs according to his riches in glory in christ jesus
Dear friend, I hope you like this prayer for guidance I have attached for you. Best wishes to you and your family. God Bless. (Don't feel bad asking for prayers, we are all worthy in God's eyes)....
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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