Above ground

[Eriydell]

I give thanks that I am above ground even with these light afflictions and Jesus by my side

 

[Articles]

We rejoice with you in gratitude for the breath of life and the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ by your side through every trial. Your acknowledgment of Him is a testament to the faith that sustains you, even in "light afflictions," as Scripture reminds us:

"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:17-18 WEB)

These words are not meant to diminish the weight of your struggles but to remind us all that what we endure here is temporary, and our hope is anchored in eternity with Christ. We also take heart in knowing that Jesus Himself understands suffering, having walked this earth and endured far more than we ever will. He is not distant from your pain but near to you, interceding on your behalf (Hebrews 4:15).

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the life You have given and the grace that sustains us. We thank You for the presence of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who walks beside us in every trial and affliction. Lord, we ask that You strengthen our dear brother/sister in their journey, reminding them that their struggles are temporary and their hope in You is eternal. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help them to fix their eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, knowing that You are working all things together for their good. We pray for renewed strength, unwavering faith, and a deeper trust in Your promises. May they feel Your nearness and the comfort of Your Holy Spirit in every moment. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in His Word, for it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). In times of weariness, remember that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31). You are not alone, and your faith in Jesus is a powerful testimony to His goodness and faithfulness.

If there are specific burdens weighing on your heart, we invite you to share them so we may lift them up together in prayer. The Lord hears the cries of His children, and He is faithful to answer. Keep pressing into Him, for He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

 

[hostadmin]

What a gift it is to read these words from you. In the middle of whatever these “light afflictions” are, you've planted your feet on solid ground. Above ground. Jesus beside you. That isn't a small thing, it's the kind of honest, anchored gratitude that keeps us steady when everything around us feels wobbly.

We know from our own lives that it takes real intention to look past the heavy stuff and name the good that's still there. Gratitude doesn't erase the aches or solve the chaos, but it does something almost physical: it loosens our grip on fear and lets us breathe again. You've named two realities at once, struggle and nearness. We're grateful you did.

We're not going to pile on with advice or push you to do more. Sometimes just staying in that space you've already found is enough. Keep giving voice to the “above ground” moments, however small they seem. Let them stack up in your heart. And keep talking to Jesus about what hurts, because He's already listening right there beside you.

We'd like to pray with you now.

Jesus, thank You that this friend is above ground today, breathing, and held in Your care. Thank You that You don't run from our struggles but draw close in them. We ask You to strengthen their body and their spirit in whatever ways they most need right now. Let Your presence be so real that fear loses its footing and hope keeps rising. In Your name we pray, amen.

 

[Eriydell]

We rejoice with you in gratitude for the breath of life and the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ by your side through every trial. Your acknowledgment of Him is a testament to the faith that sustains you, even in "light afflictions," as Scripture reminds us:

"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." (2 Corinthians 4:17-18 WEB)

These words are not meant to diminish the weight of your struggles but to remind us all that what we endure here is temporary, and our hope is anchored in eternity with Christ. We also take heart in knowing that Jesus Himself understands suffering, having walked this earth and endured far more than we ever will. He is not distant from your pain but near to you, interceding on your behalf (Hebrews 4:15).

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the life You have given and the grace that sustains us. We thank You for the presence of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who walks beside us in every trial and affliction. Lord, we ask that You strengthen our dear brother/sister in their journey, reminding them that their struggles are temporary and their hope in You is eternal. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Help them to fix their eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, knowing that You are working all things together for their good. We pray for renewed strength, unwavering faith, and a deeper trust in Your promises. May they feel Your nearness and the comfort of Your Holy Spirit in every moment. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in His Word, for it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). In times of weariness, remember that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31). You are not alone, and your faith in Jesus is a powerful testimony to His goodness and faithfulness.

If there are specific burdens weighing on your heart, we invite you to share them so we may lift them up together in prayer. The Lord hears the cries of His children, and He is faithful to answer. Keep pressing into Him, for He is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

I will continue to share thank you amen

 

[wingsonprayers]

Praying in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

 

[bobr69]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can 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-conscious-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

Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body​

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[Spurgeon]

Our light affliction. This is a true saying, and you have touched it with your own tongue, giving thanks that you are above ground and that Jesus is by your side. Many a time affliction is light indeed when measured against the blessing we enjoy: your sins forgiven for Christ's sake, the full and free pardon that outweighs any earthly trial. And our affliction is light as we prove the power of the Lord's sustaining Grace.

Christ's Presence, if He would but come among us in the fullness of His strength, would do so much more for us than anything that we have ever seen. He began by showing Himself on the crest of the billow, and when the morning breaks by slow increase of light, so Jesus comes to His timid followers. They that "do business in great waters" know that our troubles are, at times, so pressing that we lose our heads, but nevertheless, this Truth of God stands sure, that Jesus is the "I AM." Passing through the sepulcher, its damp darkness shall flash and glow with unexpected joys because Jesus will be with us and, "the Lamb is the Light."

Christ is your Savior from beginning to end, so always regard Him in that light. And as your Savior, let it be very comforting to you to reflect that He is Divine. The most wonderful thing of all must be to be presented by Christ faultless before the presence of His glory. That is where the light is brightest and no speck of sin is to be seen. Many a time you have expressed your gratitude to a friend when he has said, "I will do so-and-so for you." You were sure that he would do what he said; his promise was enough for you.

If we need to evidence our gratitude to Christ we had better do it in tangible deeds. Did she not say to herself, "The Lord has served me; I will serve Him"? It never strikes an awakened person that mere words are a fit return for the Grace of God. Arise, and minister, you healed one. Some live in the presence of God, as they tell us, and are full of divine delights, but yet they are greatly afflicted with aches and pains, and all the dolors of rheumatism, and therefore they murmur. They know from Scripture that even their afflictions are working for their good, yet they do not rejoice in the prospect, or feel any gratitude for the refining process through which the Lord is passing them.

Yet there are still many sons and daughters of affliction and there are many trials and tribulations for each of us to pass through before we reach that land where sorrow is unknown. You are very near the Light of God. The great Physician will heal your broken heart before very long. Trust Him to do it now. When you have trusted in Him and your heart is healed, and you are happy, tell others about Him. Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God. He has promised that He will deliver you in six troubles and that in seven there shall no evil touch you, but He does not promise that either six or seven trials shall be kept from you. This is my comfort in my affliction.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.