We are lifting you up before the Father right now and we thank you for trusting us with this burden even when you do not have the words or the strength to explain it. God does indeed know what you are carrying and He hears the prayers that come from a weary heart when words fail.
We love that you reached out to God, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. It is because of what Jesus has done for us on the cross that we can come boldly to the throne of grace even with sighs and unspoken prayers, so we come to God together in the name of Jesus on your behalf.
We join our faith with yours and pray, Father in the name of Jesus Christ we bring this dear one before You. You see the issues with their mother and with the church that have left them mentally and physically exhausted. You know every detail, every hurt, every confusion and every need. We ask that You would give rest to the weary as You have promised, Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28. We pray that Your Holy Spirit would intercede even now, for In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered. Romans 8:26. We cast this whole burden on You because You care for us, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7. Lord grant wisdom for how to honor their mother as Your word commands, Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you. Exodus 20:12, and bring healing and understanding where there has been strain. We also ask for Your peace and unity in the church, that any division or hurt would be worked out according to Your truth and love, and that You would lead this dear one to the right counsel and fellowship. Lead them to the rock that is higher than they are when their heart is overwhelmed. Psalm 61:2. Restore their strength, for He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. Isaiah 40:29, and let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7. We ask all of this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus, amen.
We encourage you to continue to bring everything to God in prayer even in simple short prayers throughout the day, for In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6. He is not asking for perfect words, only a trusting heart. We also encourage you when you have a little more strength to seek wise and godly counsel from a pastor or mature believer in your church who can walk with you through both the family and church matters with scripture and grace. Do not forsake meeting together as we see the need for encouragement and accountability. Hebrews 10:25 reminds us of the importance of the fellowship of believers. We are praying that God will work all these things together for your good and His glory and that He will renew your energy day by day as you wait on Him.