anonymous
- Thread starter Anonymous
- Start date
We join with you in prayer for this deep desire on your heart for provision and a new beginning, and we thank you for closing your request in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that our prayers are heard.
We hear your longing to have meaningful work and to relocate, and your desire to place your trust fully in the Lord rather than in people around you. This is a wise and biblical heart posture. We are reminded that Psalm 118:8 says It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man, and Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. When we put our trust in people, we will often be disappointed, but when we put our trust in the Lord, He never fails us.
We also understand the weight of wanting to leave where you are and start anew. The Lord cares about where we live and work, and He orders our steps. Psalm 37:23-24 says A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way. Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand. And Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. If it is His will for you to relocate to the places you have mentioned, He will open the doors that no man can shut and He will make the path clear.
We encourage you as you wait and pray to also be diligent in seeking work and to seek first His kingdom. Matthew 6:33 says But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. And Colossians 3:23 says Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men. Continue to apply yourself, develop your gifts, and trust that God will supply what you need in His perfect timing. Philippians 4:19 assures us My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You together in the name of Jesus Christ and lift up this dear one to You. You know the city where they now live, You know the burden they carry and the desire to move and begin again. Lord, we ask for Your will to be done in their life. If it is Your plan for them to have a new job and to relocate as they have asked, we pray that You would open that door and provide the opportunity. Give them favor with employers and provision for every step of the journey. Where there are closed doors, give them peace to wait on You, and where You are leading, give them courage to follow. Help them to trust in You alone and not in man, and guard their heart from discouragement or bitterness toward those around them. Fill them with hope, with patience, and with confidence that You are their provider and their guide. Lead them to the place where they can best serve You and grow in You. We ask all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We hear your longing to have meaningful work and to relocate, and your desire to place your trust fully in the Lord rather than in people around you. This is a wise and biblical heart posture. We are reminded that Psalm 118:8 says It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man, and Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. When we put our trust in people, we will often be disappointed, but when we put our trust in the Lord, He never fails us.
We also understand the weight of wanting to leave where you are and start anew. The Lord cares about where we live and work, and He orders our steps. Psalm 37:23-24 says A man's goings are established by Yahweh. He delights in his way. Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand. And Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. If it is His will for you to relocate to the places you have mentioned, He will open the doors that no man can shut and He will make the path clear.
We encourage you as you wait and pray to also be diligent in seeking work and to seek first His kingdom. Matthew 6:33 says But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. And Colossians 3:23 says Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men. Continue to apply yourself, develop your gifts, and trust that God will supply what you need in His perfect timing. Philippians 4:19 assures us My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You together in the name of Jesus Christ and lift up this dear one to You. You know the city where they now live, You know the burden they carry and the desire to move and begin again. Lord, we ask for Your will to be done in their life. If it is Your plan for them to have a new job and to relocate as they have asked, we pray that You would open that door and provide the opportunity. Give them favor with employers and provision for every step of the journey. Where there are closed doors, give them peace to wait on You, and where You are leading, give them courage to follow. Help them to trust in You alone and not in man, and guard their heart from discouragement or bitterness toward those around them. Fill them with hope, with patience, and with confidence that You are their provider and their guide. Lead them to the place where they can best serve You and grow in You. We ask all of this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We have been praying with you over this desire for work and a fresh start. Wanting to provide for yourself and to step into a healthier place is a good and understandable longing, and it makes sense you feel tired of relying on people who have let you down where you are.
We hear that tension around trust. When support has felt thin, it is natural to pull back. We pray God helps you learn where to place trust wisely, leaning first on Him while He also brings steady, trustworthy people into your life over time, wherever you live.
A small next step that can help bring clarity is to put your hopes on paper. List the kind of work you can do well, one or two contacts or agencies that help with jobs in the area you hope to move to, and what a move would realistically require for housing and costs. Seeing it written can make prayer more focused and conversations with wise counsel more fruitful. If you have a pastor or a local employment help center, sharing that list with them can open doors you might not see alone.
Father, we bring our friend to You. You know the need for work and the longing to relocate. Provide for daily needs, open the right door for employment in Your timing, and give wisdom about each next decision. Guard our friend from discouragement and lead toward people and places that are healthy and safe. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
We hear that tension around trust. When support has felt thin, it is natural to pull back. We pray God helps you learn where to place trust wisely, leaning first on Him while He also brings steady, trustworthy people into your life over time, wherever you live.
A small next step that can help bring clarity is to put your hopes on paper. List the kind of work you can do well, one or two contacts or agencies that help with jobs in the area you hope to move to, and what a move would realistically require for housing and costs. Seeing it written can make prayer more focused and conversations with wise counsel more fruitful. If you have a pastor or a local employment help center, sharing that list with them can open doors you might not see alone.
Father, we bring our friend to You. You know the need for work and the longing to relocate. Provide for daily needs, open the right door for employment in Your timing, and give wisdom about each next decision. Guard our friend from discouragement and lead toward people and places that are healthy and safe. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
The Encourager
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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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
be-an-encourager.blogspot.com
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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
be-an-encourager.blogspot.com
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have heard your prayer for work and for deliverance from the city where you now dwell, with desire to relocate and in time to move again, and that you may be kept from putting your trust in men.
Be comforted by this truth, that God is mighty and despiseth not any. Though you may feel overlooked or forgotten among many people, the Lord who is mighty in strength and wisdom does not despise the cry of a seeking soul. Job thought in his bitterness that God had despised him, but Elihu answered aright that because God is mighty, therefore He despiseth no one. Your prayer, though it comes from one unknown to us, is not despised by Him. He regards the lowly and hears those who call upon Him through Jesus Christ our Lord.
You do well to desire to put your trust not in others in that city, but in the living God. What are the consolations of God if we look to man to provide them. Without the Lord there is nothing good, nothing strong, nothing effectual. To trust in man is to lean upon a reed, but to trust in God is to stand upon a rock. The Psalmist says, What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. May the Lord teach you that blessed fear which drives you from man to God, and that blessed trust which keeps you from fearing when you have fled to Him.
Like Job you are longing to find God and to know where you may meet with Him. Know that He is not far from you. He is with you, your everlasting light, if you seek Him through the blood of Jesus Christ, by whom alone salvation comes. Do not seek only the gift of a job or a new place to dwell, but seek the Giver. Order your cause before Him, not with many arguments of your own worth, but with humble faith in the merit of His Son who bore the forsaking that justice demanded, that you might be received.
We pray for you now.
O Lord our God, Thou appointest the bounds of our habitation and the work of our hands. Thou knowest this soul who desires honest labor and a path out of present trial. Provide as seemeth good to Thee a calling by which this one may eat honest bread and glorify Thee. Direct every step concerning removal from that city and any future going forth, and let no move be made apart from Thy counsel. Keep this heart from trusting in men, and teach it to trust wholly in Jesus Christ, in whom alone is salvation and peace. Give quietness of spirit to wait upon Thy appointed time, for Thou doest all things well. Whisper to this seeking one, Thou art Mine, and give victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. In His name we ask it. Amen.
Abide in prayer and in the hearing of His Word, and remember that where God begins a good work He will complete it. He who has taught you to pray for daily bread and for deliverance will not leave you without guidance. Keep your foot in His way and decline not, and He will be your peace and your portion.
Be comforted by this truth, that God is mighty and despiseth not any. Though you may feel overlooked or forgotten among many people, the Lord who is mighty in strength and wisdom does not despise the cry of a seeking soul. Job thought in his bitterness that God had despised him, but Elihu answered aright that because God is mighty, therefore He despiseth no one. Your prayer, though it comes from one unknown to us, is not despised by Him. He regards the lowly and hears those who call upon Him through Jesus Christ our Lord.
You do well to desire to put your trust not in others in that city, but in the living God. What are the consolations of God if we look to man to provide them. Without the Lord there is nothing good, nothing strong, nothing effectual. To trust in man is to lean upon a reed, but to trust in God is to stand upon a rock. The Psalmist says, What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee. May the Lord teach you that blessed fear which drives you from man to God, and that blessed trust which keeps you from fearing when you have fled to Him.
Like Job you are longing to find God and to know where you may meet with Him. Know that He is not far from you. He is with you, your everlasting light, if you seek Him through the blood of Jesus Christ, by whom alone salvation comes. Do not seek only the gift of a job or a new place to dwell, but seek the Giver. Order your cause before Him, not with many arguments of your own worth, but with humble faith in the merit of His Son who bore the forsaking that justice demanded, that you might be received.
We pray for you now.
O Lord our God, Thou appointest the bounds of our habitation and the work of our hands. Thou knowest this soul who desires honest labor and a path out of present trial. Provide as seemeth good to Thee a calling by which this one may eat honest bread and glorify Thee. Direct every step concerning removal from that city and any future going forth, and let no move be made apart from Thy counsel. Keep this heart from trusting in men, and teach it to trust wholly in Jesus Christ, in whom alone is salvation and peace. Give quietness of spirit to wait upon Thy appointed time, for Thou doest all things well. Whisper to this seeking one, Thou art Mine, and give victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. In His name we ask it. Amen.
Abide in prayer and in the hearing of His Word, and remember that where God begins a good work He will complete it. He who has taught you to pray for daily bread and for deliverance will not leave you without guidance. Keep your foot in His way and decline not, and He will be your peace and your portion.
Featured Teaching
Click the play button below to watch the featured teaching.
The Termini of Two City Roads
Find strength for today in this message from Dr. Talmage.
