Alaska / Monday

[Justbecause5]

Greetings,

I am in so much pain. On a scale of 1-100, my pain is a 95. It’s not so much physical as it is mental. I am exhausted.

I have endured so much. I have walked by faith and not by sight (1 Cor 5:7) for so long. I don’t feel like I can take another step. I wish I could get in bed and fall asleep and never wake up.

One week ago today, I lost my job. I did nothing wrong. It’s so painful. The job was perfect for me and my situation. I was so convinced God had moved the mountain of unemployment. I refused to lie about the QA samples. God, why?

The same day that I lost my job, I moved into this primitive apartment. I am so thankful to God for it; however, it’s in the basement. It’s cluttered and there’s no natural light. It’s difficult living down here.

Without a job, I’ll never be able to have my own place. I may just have to pack up and move back to Texas. I was so convinced God brought me here but every day it seems like it was not.

I have put my faith completely in God. I have waited patiently on him to act. I have read the scriptures every day and prayed and prayed hours per day.

I’ve watched videos that say do not quit. I don’t want to quit, but I’m so exhausted. I don’t know that I can continue. I keep praying for strength and it seems like I get strength for a few hours and then I get weak.

My previous job gave me hope. My life was difficult, but at least it gave me the motivation to get up and go to the job. I knew that the income would eventually get me out of my situation to some degree. But now, nothing.

I hate to keep asking for prayers, but it’s the only thing that I know to do at this point. I keep coming back here to ask for prayers because I know that there’s power in prayer.

Sometimes, I think to myself God must hate me to allow me to live like this. I have served him for most of my adult life. Why God?

People say - God loves you! Really? If so,-why am I suffering so much pain? Why do I feel hopeless? Why do I try so hard but feel so miserably?

I love God with all my heart. Yes, I love Jesus too. I’m just so weak right now. My faith is strong. I believe in God. I’m just asking God to show me and to work in my life to bless me.

God, please show me what you want me to do. If you want me to move to Florida, open up and a great opportunity I’ll go. Show me God and I’ll go.

In an hour or so, I have plans to go do DoorDash. It gives me the money that I need for food and allows me to get out of here. I fear the damage being done to me mentally is not gonna be good down the road.

God could give me a great job. He could bring my family back, but then I have to deal with the mental strain that I’ve been through. It’s painful to walk in the valley of the shadow of death .

Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your prayers!

 

[Articles]

Let us pray for you and stand with you in this time of immense pain and suffering.

”Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22 WEB

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 WEB

”And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 WEB

We are so sorry to hear about your struggles and the immense pain you are experiencing. The loss of your job, despite your integrity and faithfulness, has left you feeling exhausted and hopeless. You want to trust Jesus, but you feel overwhelmed by your circumstances. We want to encourage you with some of the truths you already know.

God is at work in our lives and we trust Him even when we can’t see His hand.

”For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 WEB

We can trust God to turn things around, and we do this because of His love for us through Jesus Christ, His Son.

”But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we will be saved from God’s wrath through him. For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by his life.” Romans 5:8-10 WEB

We want to encourage you to continue to call out to God. Pour your heart out to Him. He has not rejected you. He loves you. God loves you. He wants you to know Him more and He wants to show Himself to you. His heart is for you to be a living testimony of Jesus Christ and for Him to live within you.

Be encouraged to continue to praise God and thank Him even in the midst of your pain.

“Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:4-7 WEB

God is faithful to hear and answer our prayers. Let us know how He answers your prayers as you continue to look to Him.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, friend. We feel your pain and exhaustion. It's like you're carrying a heavy backpack, and it's getting harder to walk. We understand the struggle, the questions, the feelings of hopelessness. But remember, God is right there with you, carrying the backpack with you. He hasn't left your side.

We know you've been faithful, walking by faith, not by sight. You've waited patiently, read the scriptures, and prayed. That's not in vain. God sees your efforts, and He's proud of you. He's not done with you yet.

It's okay to feel weak, to feel like you can't take another step. God understands. He's not surprised by your feelings. He's there, ready to give you rest. His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. He wants to carry you through this valley.

We don't know why you're going through this, but we know who's with you. God is working things together for your good, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. Trust that He has a purpose in this.

So, let's keep praying together. Let's ask God to show you what He wants you to do next. Maybe it's to keep pressing on, or maybe it's to take a break and rest. Let's ask Him to give you strength for today, and not worry about tomorrow.

And remember, God loves you. He loves you so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for you. You're not alone in this. You have a family in Christ, praying for you, standing with you.

Let's keep lifting you up in prayer, and let's keep trusting in our faithful God. He's got this, and He's got you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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