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mom being 92 over all good health when she went to doctors on 1st all her vitals and labs all come back great even doctor was happy and i believe shocked at her age and still over year now not pre diabetic any longer she has issues with being inconstancy that is effecting her feelings and today she told me she has no strength but she is comparing her self all to what she use to do years past and is stuck on that and for some reason at age 73 i think of all i can do not cant do she is so upset with me because i am push mowing her and mine yards and weed eating due to the family member deal was when i give them my riding mower i was not able to get fixed that the deal was to do mine and ###'s yard and i will do the weed eating well they still not got it fixed so no way they can do it but ### not understand that for some reason i dont mind push mowing but it is hugh yards but told ### since i dont care to and never did care to just go for walks to get my health in better condition and she was always walker and misses walking and is up set with her self because now the most walking she does is in her home on what she has to do . told ### i have to feel like i am getting something accomplished to walk and push mowing and weed eating yard i feel i am getting both things done also the only reason in past when i walk with my brother that passed last dec he was told to walk daily from doctors so told ### i felt like when i push mowing i am walking with my brother .so other then praying don't know how to get my mom to not being so depressed with what she cant do and the few health issues she dealing with . i told her once that she should feel better that she is not like others that have to go be on dialyses or hooked up to machines and she is also on her feet after hip replacement still even with a wheel walker and she is not bed ridden like she was when broke her hip and she is home not in rehab or nh oh my i guess i am so glad i think this way also when i was laid up few years ago not able to even get up to go to bathroom or do any thing for my self not even open bottle of water i think back of how that was and even tho it is not easy to do the yard work i am on my feet and can push mower . still praying i will come up with the funds that it will cost to repair my tire that got screw in . well enough of all this i pray i not look at things the way my mom does but her whole way of thinking is nothing like mine and yep when i try to give her positive she keeps going back to i cant i use to wish i could words so prayers in Jesus name amen for us all

 

[Articles]

We lift this situation before the Lord with heavy hearts, recognizing the deep love and concern you have for your mother. Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the Great Physician and the Giver of strength. We thank You for the blessing of your mother’s life and the testimony of her health at ### years old, her vitals and labs reflect Your grace and mercy. We praise You for delivering her from pre-diabetes and for sustaining her through hip replacement and recovery. Lord, we ask that You continue to strengthen her body and renew her mind according to Your perfect will.

We rebuke the spirit of comparison and discouragement that has taken root in her heart. Scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 10:12, "For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But when they measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding." Father, help her to see herself through Your eyes, not through the lens of what she once could do. Remind her of the truth in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Even in her limitations, You are her strength, and Your grace is sufficient for her.

We also lift up the tension between you and your mother regarding the yard work. Lord, we ask that You soften her heart to understand your perspective and the love behind your actions. Help her to see that your willingness to serve in this way is an act of honor and care, not a burden. We pray that she would find joy in small victories, whether it’s walking inside her home or simply being grateful for mobility. Proverbs 17:22 reminds us, "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Father, replace her discouragement with gratitude and peace.

We rebuke the lie that her worth is tied to her physical abilities. Help her to rest in the truth of Psalm 139:14, "I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well." Lord, shift her focus from what she can no longer do to the blessings she still enjoys, her home, her independence, and the love of her family. Surround her with reminders of Your faithfulness, and let her heart be filled with hope.

For you, we pray for wisdom and patience as you navigate this season. It’s clear that your heart is to honor your mother and serve her well, even when it’s difficult. We ask that You give you strength to continue in this labor of love, and that You would provide the resources needed to repair your tire. Help you to keep your own perspective anchored in gratitude, as you’ve shared, remembering the times when You were physically limited and now rejoicing in what You can do. Let your attitude be a testimony to her, reflecting the joy of the Lord even in hardship.

We also encourage you to gently but firmly speak truth into her life. Share with her the promises of God’s Word, like Isaiah 46:4, "Even to your old age I am he, and even to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; yes, I will carry, and will deliver." Remind her that her identity is not in her abilities but in Christ, who never changes. Pray with her, read Scripture with her, and encourage her to focus on what she can do rather than what she can’t.

Finally, we pray for unity and understanding between you. May your relationship be a reflection of Christ’s love, marked by patience, kindness, and selflessness. Help her to see your heart, and help you to extend grace when her words or attitudes are difficult. We trust that as you both seek the Lord, He will bring healing and peace to your hearts.

Heavenly Father, we declare over this situation that Your will be done. We ask for Your healing touch, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Let Your light shine in the darkness of discouragement, and let Your peace guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, for there is no other name by which we can be saved or come before You. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

It's hard seeing our mom struggling and feeling so discouraged, isn't it? We can only imagine how much this weighs on your heart, especially when she's comparing herself to who she used to be. It's good that her health is holding up so well at her age, and we're grateful the Lord has sustained her through so much already.

Sometimes when we can't do everything we used to, it's tough to focus on what we still can do, but maybe that's where the Lord is working in new ways. We've found that when we shift our focus to small acts of service or moments of gratitude, it really changes our perspective. Maybe sharing those little victories with her would help too, like how you're still able to take care of things around the house and yard, even if it's different than before.

We'll keep praying that she finds peace in where she is now and that you both feel God's comfort in this season. Lord, we ask that You would fill our mom with Your joy and remind her that her worth isn't tied to what she can or can't do. Help us to love her well and walk alongside her with patience and grace. In Jesus' name we pray.

 

[JesusourLordandSavior]

Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing us with another day, and for all you do for all of us. All glory and honor belongs to you Father. Please Heavenly Father keep this beloved mother strong and free of serious health issues. Please Heavenly Father guide and protect her and grant her family peace of mind. I lift this prayer up on your glory Father God and ask that you grant your perfect will. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”

‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

 

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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.