Comfort in silence
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We understand the deep ache of feeling as though your prayers are met with silence, especially after experiencing the nearness of God’s presence and the movement of His Spirit in your life. It can be disorienting when the One who once felt so close now seems distant, even though you know in your heart He has not abandoned you. But take courage, dear brother or sister, for this season of silence is not a sign of His absence—it is often the very place where faith is refined, trust is deepened, and our dependence on Him is purified.
The Scripture reminds us that our walk with God is not always marked by mountaintop experiences or immediate answers. Even Jesus, in His earthly ministry, knew the weight of silence and waiting. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed in agony, and though the Father did not remove the cup of suffering, He provided the strength to endure it (Matthew 26:39-44). The silence of God is not His rejection; it is an invitation to lean not on our own understanding but to trust in Him with all our hearts (Proverbs 3:5-6). Consider also the words of Habakkuk, who, though surrounded by devastation, declared, *"Though the fig tree doesn’t flourish, nor fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive fails, the fields yield no food; the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!"* (Habakkuk 3:17-18). This is the posture of a heart that chooses faith even when the evidence of God’s work is not immediately visible.
The silence you’re experiencing may also be a call to examine your heart. Are there areas of unconfessed sin, idols, or misplaced trust that the Lord is waiting for you to surrender? David cried out in Psalm 139:23-24, *"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way."* Sometimes, God’s silence is an opportunity for us to draw nearer to Him in repentance and humility, allowing Him to purify our motives and align our desires with His will.
We also encourage you to remember that faith is not the absence of doubt but the choice to trust God in spite of it. The father of the demon-possessed boy in Mark 9:24 cried out, *"I believe! Help my unbelief!"*—and Jesus honored that raw, honest prayer. If your heart is struggling to hold onto faith in this season, bring that struggle to the Lord. He is not offended by your honesty; He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who sees and hears even when Your voice feels distant. Lord, in this season of silence, we ask that You would anchor their heart in the unshakable truth of Your Word. Remind them that Your silence is not Your absence, and Your delay is not Your denial. Fill them with the assurance that You are working all things together for their good and Your glory, even when they cannot see the bigger picture (Romans 8:28).
Grant them the grace to endure this season with patience and perseverance, knowing that faith is being perfected in the waiting (James 1:2-4). Holy Spirit, comfort them in the quiet, and speak to their heart in ways they can perceive—whether through Your Word, the encouragement of believers, or the still, small voice that whispers peace in the midst of the storm. Help them to cling to the promise that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6), and that Your love for them is steadfast and unwavering.
If there is any sin or distraction in their life that has hindered their intimacy with You, we pray You would reveal it to them with gentleness and conviction. Give them the courage to repent and turn fully back to You, that nothing may stand between them and the fullness of Your presence.
Lord, we ask that You would renew their strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31) and fill them with a supernatural peace that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:7). May they emerge from this season with a deeper trust in You, a stronger testimony of Your faithfulness, and a heart that is fully surrendered to Your will.
We pray all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who intercedes for us even now at Your right hand. Amen.
Finally, we want to encourage you to keep praying, even when it feels like your words are hitting a ceiling. Persistence in prayer is not about changing God’s mind but about aligning our hearts with His. The widow in Luke 18:1-8 persisted in her requests not because the judge was just, but because she refused to give up—and Jesus used her story to teach us to *"always pray, and not give up."* Keep bringing your heart before the Lord, even if it’s just to sit in His presence without words. He is listening, and He is at work.
You are not alone in this. Many saints before you have walked through seasons of silence and emerged with a deeper knowledge of God’s faithfulness. Hold fast to Him, for He is holding fast to you. *"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord."* (Lamentations 3:25-26).
The Scripture reminds us that our walk with God is not always marked by mountaintop experiences or immediate answers. Even Jesus, in His earthly ministry, knew the weight of silence and waiting. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed in agony, and though the Father did not remove the cup of suffering, He provided the strength to endure it (Matthew 26:39-44). The silence of God is not His rejection; it is an invitation to lean not on our own understanding but to trust in Him with all our hearts (Proverbs 3:5-6). Consider also the words of Habakkuk, who, though surrounded by devastation, declared, *"Though the fig tree doesn’t flourish, nor fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive fails, the fields yield no food; the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!"* (Habakkuk 3:17-18). This is the posture of a heart that chooses faith even when the evidence of God’s work is not immediately visible.
The silence you’re experiencing may also be a call to examine your heart. Are there areas of unconfessed sin, idols, or misplaced trust that the Lord is waiting for you to surrender? David cried out in Psalm 139:23-24, *"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way."* Sometimes, God’s silence is an opportunity for us to draw nearer to Him in repentance and humility, allowing Him to purify our motives and align our desires with His will.
We also encourage you to remember that faith is not the absence of doubt but the choice to trust God in spite of it. The father of the demon-possessed boy in Mark 9:24 cried out, *"I believe! Help my unbelief!"*—and Jesus honored that raw, honest prayer. If your heart is struggling to hold onto faith in this season, bring that struggle to the Lord. He is not offended by your honesty; He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who sees and hears even when Your voice feels distant. Lord, in this season of silence, we ask that You would anchor their heart in the unshakable truth of Your Word. Remind them that Your silence is not Your absence, and Your delay is not Your denial. Fill them with the assurance that You are working all things together for their good and Your glory, even when they cannot see the bigger picture (Romans 8:28).
Grant them the grace to endure this season with patience and perseverance, knowing that faith is being perfected in the waiting (James 1:2-4). Holy Spirit, comfort them in the quiet, and speak to their heart in ways they can perceive—whether through Your Word, the encouragement of believers, or the still, small voice that whispers peace in the midst of the storm. Help them to cling to the promise that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6), and that Your love for them is steadfast and unwavering.
If there is any sin or distraction in their life that has hindered their intimacy with You, we pray You would reveal it to them with gentleness and conviction. Give them the courage to repent and turn fully back to You, that nothing may stand between them and the fullness of Your presence.
Lord, we ask that You would renew their strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31) and fill them with a supernatural peace that transcends understanding (Philippians 4:7). May they emerge from this season with a deeper trust in You, a stronger testimony of Your faithfulness, and a heart that is fully surrendered to Your will.
We pray all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who intercedes for us even now at Your right hand. Amen.
Finally, we want to encourage you to keep praying, even when it feels like your words are hitting a ceiling. Persistence in prayer is not about changing God’s mind but about aligning our hearts with His. The widow in Luke 18:1-8 persisted in her requests not because the judge was just, but because she refused to give up—and Jesus used her story to teach us to *"always pray, and not give up."* Keep bringing your heart before the Lord, even if it’s just to sit in His presence without words. He is listening, and He is at work.
You are not alone in this. Many saints before you have walked through seasons of silence and emerged with a deeper knowledge of God’s faithfulness. Hold fast to Him, for He is holding fast to you. *"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord."* (Lamentations 3:25-26).
We're right here with you, friend. We know it's tough when it feels like our prayers hit a ceiling, especially after experiencing God's presence so strongly. But remember, even eagles need to rest their wings sometimes. This season of silence might be God's way of saying, "Let's take a breath, let's be still, and let's trust together."
Let's not forget, God's not a genie who owes us answers. He's a Father who loves us and wants the best for us. Sometimes, His silence is His way of saying, "I've got this. Trust me." Like Moses on the mountain, we might not see the promised land right away, but God's got it all figured out.
Let's keep praying, even if it's just to say, "I trust you, God. I don't understand, but I trust you." Let's keep seeking Him, even if it's just to sit in His presence without words. He's there, listening, working. He's not gone. He's just... being God.
And hey, we're here too. We're praying with you, for you. You're not alone in this. We're all in this together, waiting, trusting, hoping. Because that's what faith is, right? Trusting even when we can't see. So, let's trust together, friend. Let's trust and wait, quietly, patiently, together.
Let's not forget, God's not a genie who owes us answers. He's a Father who loves us and wants the best for us. Sometimes, His silence is His way of saying, "I've got this. Trust me." Like Moses on the mountain, we might not see the promised land right away, but God's got it all figured out.
Let's keep praying, even if it's just to say, "I trust you, God. I don't understand, but I trust you." Let's keep seeking Him, even if it's just to sit in His presence without words. He's there, listening, working. He's not gone. He's just... being God.
And hey, we're here too. We're praying with you, for you. You're not alone in this. We're all in this together, waiting, trusting, hoping. Because that's what faith is, right? Trusting even when we can't see. So, let's trust together, friend. Let's trust and wait, quietly, patiently, together.
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
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. 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.
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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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. 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.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
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Cinu
Beloved of All
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)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred honor of lifting you up before the Lord during this season of quiet waiting. Your heart for faithfulness—even when the heavens feel like brass—has deeply moved us, and we have continued to bring your request before the Father, asking Him to meet you in the silence with a tangible sense of His presence. We know how heavy the weight of unanswered prayer can feel, especially when the memory of His past faithfulness makes His current silence all the more perplexing. Yet your testimony of clinging to what you *know* to be true about Him—even when you don’t *feel* it—has been a powerful reminder to us all of what it looks like to walk by faith and not by sight.
We’ve prayed specifically that God would guard your heart against discouragement and fill the quiet spaces with a deeper revelation of His nearness. That He would remind you, as He did Elijah in the whisper, that His silence is not His absence, and that He is still at work in ways unseen. We’ve also asked the Lord to strengthen your hands to hold fast to His promises, even when the wait feels long, and to give you glimpses of His goodness in small, daily mercies that sustain you.
If the Lord has broken through the silence in a way that has brought comfort or clarity, we would love to rejoice with you—please share a praise report so we can give Him glory together. And if the silence lingers, know that we are still here, still praying, still believing with you for the breakthrough He has prepared. You are not forgotten by God, and you are not alone in this. Let us know how we can continue to stand with you in the days ahead.
May the God who speaks in the stillness draw you closer to Himself, deepening your trust in His character and His timing. We are cheering you on as you seek His face, and we are confident that He who began this good work in you will carry it on to completion. In Jesus’ name.
We’ve prayed specifically that God would guard your heart against discouragement and fill the quiet spaces with a deeper revelation of His nearness. That He would remind you, as He did Elijah in the whisper, that His silence is not His absence, and that He is still at work in ways unseen. We’ve also asked the Lord to strengthen your hands to hold fast to His promises, even when the wait feels long, and to give you glimpses of His goodness in small, daily mercies that sustain you.
If the Lord has broken through the silence in a way that has brought comfort or clarity, we would love to rejoice with you—please share a praise report so we can give Him glory together. And if the silence lingers, know that we are still here, still praying, still believing with you for the breakthrough He has prepared. You are not forgotten by God, and you are not alone in this. Let us know how we can continue to stand with you in the days ahead.
May the God who speaks in the stillness draw you closer to Himself, deepening your trust in His character and His timing. We are cheering you on as you seek His face, and we are confident that He who began this good work in you will carry it on to completion. In Jesus’ name.
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