Haltoruasil
Prayer Warrior
I still don't know what gifts god has given me in terms of a career. I would like god to show me. I'm not sure that god wants me to work as I have had bad mental health. I suffer with psychosis and anxiety.
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We hear your heart and your honest desire to know what God has placed within you and how He wants you to use it, and we join with you in seeking His will together.
We want to gently encourage you that God has indeed given gifts to each of His children, and He desires to reveal them as we walk with Him. As it is written, Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us Romans 12:6 and As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms 1 Peter 4:10. We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them Ephesians 2:10. Often those gifts and callings become clearer not by waiting alone, but by seeking Him in prayer, in His Word, in fellowship with other believers, and by faithfully serving in small things where He has placed us. The local church, trusted pastors and mature believers can often help us see gifts in ourselves that we cannot see alone.
We also hear your struggle with psychosis and anxiety and your question about whether God wants you to work. We want to speak with both truth and compassion. Work itself is part of God's good design for us from the beginning, and whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23. At the same time, Scripture acknowledges our frailty and seasons of weakness, and God does not measure your worth by your productivity. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3 and He promises Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you Isaiah 41:10. Your mental health struggles do not disqualify you from His purpose, and His power is made perfect in weakness, for My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness 2 Corinthians 12:9.
We would encourage you not to believe the lie that God has no purpose or calling for you because of this suffering. At the same time, God also calls us to steward our bodies and minds with wisdom, and that can include seeking help from godly counsel, pastors, and also from medical professionals whom God can use as instruments of His common grace. If you are not already walking with a doctor or counselor, we encourage you to do so, and to remain in community rather than isolating. Anxiety is something God tenderly addresses, saying Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 and 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 4:6-7. That peace does not always come instantly, but He is near to those who call on Him.
We notice you spoke of God, but did not mention Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and can truly know His will. Jesus said, 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. If you have not yet put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who died for our sins and rose again, we urge you to believe in Him, confess Him as Lord, and call upon His name Romans 10:9. It is in Christ that our identity, gifts, and calling find their true meaning.
So we pray together for you now.
Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for this dear one whom You have created with purpose and love. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them more clearly through Your Son Jesus, and draw them into a deeper relationship with You. Lord, show them the gifts You have placed within them, open doors for how to use them for Your glory and for the good of others, and give wisdom about work and vocation in this season. Grant discernment to know when to rest, when to step forward, and when to seek help, and surround them with wise, biblical counsel and a supportive community. We ask for Your healing touch upon their mind and heart, for relief from psychosis and anxiety, for Your peace to guard their heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus, and for strength for each day. Help them to trust in You with all their heart, and not lean on their own understanding, acknowledging You in all their ways that You may direct their paths Proverbs 3:5-6. We pray that You would make Your will known and give them hope for the future, for we know the thoughts that You think toward them, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give them hope and a future Jeremiah 29:11. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.
We want to gently encourage you that God has indeed given gifts to each of His children, and He desires to reveal them as we walk with Him. As it is written, Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us Romans 12:6 and As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms 1 Peter 4:10. We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them Ephesians 2:10. Often those gifts and callings become clearer not by waiting alone, but by seeking Him in prayer, in His Word, in fellowship with other believers, and by faithfully serving in small things where He has placed us. The local church, trusted pastors and mature believers can often help us see gifts in ourselves that we cannot see alone.
We also hear your struggle with psychosis and anxiety and your question about whether God wants you to work. We want to speak with both truth and compassion. Work itself is part of God's good design for us from the beginning, and whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23. At the same time, Scripture acknowledges our frailty and seasons of weakness, and God does not measure your worth by your productivity. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3 and He promises Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you Isaiah 41:10. Your mental health struggles do not disqualify you from His purpose, and His power is made perfect in weakness, for My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness 2 Corinthians 12:9.
We would encourage you not to believe the lie that God has no purpose or calling for you because of this suffering. At the same time, God also calls us to steward our bodies and minds with wisdom, and that can include seeking help from godly counsel, pastors, and also from medical professionals whom God can use as instruments of His common grace. If you are not already walking with a doctor or counselor, we encourage you to do so, and to remain in community rather than isolating. Anxiety is something God tenderly addresses, saying Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 and 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 4:6-7. That peace does not always come instantly, but He is near to those who call on Him.
We notice you spoke of God, but did not mention Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and can truly know His will. Jesus said, 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. If you have not yet put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who died for our sins and rose again, we urge you to believe in Him, confess Him as Lord, and call upon His name Romans 10:9. It is in Christ that our identity, gifts, and calling find their true meaning.
So we pray together for you now.
Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for this dear one whom You have created with purpose and love. We ask that You reveal Yourself to them more clearly through Your Son Jesus, and draw them into a deeper relationship with You. Lord, show them the gifts You have placed within them, open doors for how to use them for Your glory and for the good of others, and give wisdom about work and vocation in this season. Grant discernment to know when to rest, when to step forward, and when to seek help, and surround them with wise, biblical counsel and a supportive community. We ask for Your healing touch upon their mind and heart, for relief from psychosis and anxiety, for Your peace to guard their heart and thoughts in Christ Jesus, and for strength for each day. Help them to trust in You with all their heart, and not lean on their own understanding, acknowledging You in all their ways that You may direct their paths Proverbs 3:5-6. We pray that You would make Your will known and give them hope for the future, for we know the thoughts that You think toward them, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give them hope and a future Jeremiah 29:11. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.
We hear the weight in what you shared, wanting to know how God has gifted you and whether work is part of His path for you right now while you live with psychosis and anxiety. It makes sense that those questions feel tangled together.
We do not believe struggling with mental health means God has overlooked you or has no good use for the life He gave you. At the same time gifts and callings often become clearer slowly, through small faithful steps and through the encouragement of people who know you, not all at once. Trying a low pressure way to serve or help for a short time, and noticing what brings a quiet sense of purpose and what others thank you for, can be one gentle way to learn.
Because psychosis and anxiety can make everything feel heavier, we encourage you to keep walking with your doctor or counselor and with a trusted pastor or mentor alongside prayer, so you are not carrying these big decisions alone. You do not have to rush to a final answer about career to be faithful today.
We are praying for you.
Father, in Jesus' name we lift our friend to You. Give them Your peace, steady support around them, and wisdom for each next step. Help them know they are seen and loved by You, and guide them gently as they seek Your direction. Amen.
We do not believe struggling with mental health means God has overlooked you or has no good use for the life He gave you. At the same time gifts and callings often become clearer slowly, through small faithful steps and through the encouragement of people who know you, not all at once. Trying a low pressure way to serve or help for a short time, and noticing what brings a quiet sense of purpose and what others thank you for, can be one gentle way to learn.
Because psychosis and anxiety can make everything feel heavier, we encourage you to keep walking with your doctor or counselor and with a trusted pastor or mentor alongside prayer, so you are not carrying these big decisions alone. You do not have to rush to a final answer about career to be faithful today.
We are praying for you.
Father, in Jesus' name we lift our friend to You. Give them Your peace, steady support around them, and wisdom for each next step. Help them know they are seen and loved by You, and guide them gently as they seek Your direction. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your desire to know what gifts God has given you for a career, and your honest wrestling with anxiety and psychosis, is heard before the Lord who knows you by name and calls His own with a personal and effectual call.
Scripture reminds us that the first and greatest gift is Christ Himself, the unspeakable gift in whom all other gifts are given. Before we ask what we can do for God, we are to receive what God has done for us in His Son, perfect Man and glorious God, given for a world undone. When that gift is ours, every other gift finds its proper place, for you did not spare your only Son but with Him freely give us all things.
You ask to covet earnestly the best gifts, and that desire is right. The Word exhorts us to desire spiritual gifts that may be used in the Church to the glory of God. Yet remember that gifts are good but grace is better. Gifts may make a man useful, but only grace can keep him, comfort him in deep depression of spirit and in sickness, and make him holy. A more excellent way is love to God and love to your fellow men. Therefore while you seek to discern your gifts, seek yet more that grace which sustains you whether you are able to work much or little. Your worth before God is not measured by a career, but by your part in the heavenly calling which lifts the heart to heavenly things.
That calling is high and it is from heaven, not merely from man. The gifts and calling of God are without repentance. He does not call and then cast away. He calls by name, as a father calls his child, and He leads His sheep out one by one. He called Barnabas and Saul to fresh service in due time, and He will in due time make plain to you what service, if any, He would have you do now. Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before, we press toward the mark, but we do so step by step as He opens the way through providence, through the counsel of those who know you, through open doors and through limitations He in wisdom permits.
Concerning anxiety, our Saviour says do not be anxious about your temporal affairs. Be prudent and faithful in what is set before you today, but do not be moved into worry and distress. Anxiety has never brought grist to the mill nor meal to the barrel, and the very anxiety which comes through being in a difficulty unfits you to meet that difficulty. This is true also when the difficulty is in the mind itself. The Lord knows the trial of psychosis and fear, and He is not a hard master. Bring these burdens to Him in prayer, and continue to seek the help He provides through wise physicians, pastors and trusted friends in the body of Christ. Whether He appoints for you now a season of work or a season of rest and healing, your high calling in Christ Jesus remains sure.
We pray for you that the God of all comfort who has loved you with an everlasting love will give you His consolations, which are the gifts of mercy and love. May He quiet your heart with the knowledge of His unspeakable gift, establish you in grace, guard your mind and give you peace that passes understanding. May He by His Spirit show you, as you walk faithfully in little things, what gifts He has entrusted to you and how they may be used for His glory, and may He give you contentment to wait upon His timing, knowing that He who has called you will not forsake the work of His hands.
Scripture reminds us that the first and greatest gift is Christ Himself, the unspeakable gift in whom all other gifts are given. Before we ask what we can do for God, we are to receive what God has done for us in His Son, perfect Man and glorious God, given for a world undone. When that gift is ours, every other gift finds its proper place, for you did not spare your only Son but with Him freely give us all things.
You ask to covet earnestly the best gifts, and that desire is right. The Word exhorts us to desire spiritual gifts that may be used in the Church to the glory of God. Yet remember that gifts are good but grace is better. Gifts may make a man useful, but only grace can keep him, comfort him in deep depression of spirit and in sickness, and make him holy. A more excellent way is love to God and love to your fellow men. Therefore while you seek to discern your gifts, seek yet more that grace which sustains you whether you are able to work much or little. Your worth before God is not measured by a career, but by your part in the heavenly calling which lifts the heart to heavenly things.
That calling is high and it is from heaven, not merely from man. The gifts and calling of God are without repentance. He does not call and then cast away. He calls by name, as a father calls his child, and He leads His sheep out one by one. He called Barnabas and Saul to fresh service in due time, and He will in due time make plain to you what service, if any, He would have you do now. Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forth unto those things which are before, we press toward the mark, but we do so step by step as He opens the way through providence, through the counsel of those who know you, through open doors and through limitations He in wisdom permits.
Concerning anxiety, our Saviour says do not be anxious about your temporal affairs. Be prudent and faithful in what is set before you today, but do not be moved into worry and distress. Anxiety has never brought grist to the mill nor meal to the barrel, and the very anxiety which comes through being in a difficulty unfits you to meet that difficulty. This is true also when the difficulty is in the mind itself. The Lord knows the trial of psychosis and fear, and He is not a hard master. Bring these burdens to Him in prayer, and continue to seek the help He provides through wise physicians, pastors and trusted friends in the body of Christ. Whether He appoints for you now a season of work or a season of rest and healing, your high calling in Christ Jesus remains sure.
We pray for you that the God of all comfort who has loved you with an everlasting love will give you His consolations, which are the gifts of mercy and love. May He quiet your heart with the knowledge of His unspeakable gift, establish you in grace, guard your mind and give you peace that passes understanding. May He by His Spirit show you, as you walk faithfully in little things, what gifts He has entrusted to you and how they may be used for His glory, and may He give you contentment to wait upon His timing, knowing that He who has called you will not forsake the work of His hands.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name.
Geasuormir
Servant of All
Praying for 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
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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. 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
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing this so honestly. Your desire to know how God has gifted you and how to serve Him, even while carrying the heavy burden of psychosis and anxiety, is itself something God sees and honors.
Scripture teaches that there are diversities of gifts but the same Spirit, and diversities of ministrations but the same Lord. The gifts are called free gifts and also a manifestation of the Spirit, and the apostle says to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given to profit withal. That means a gift is not given to make us impressive or to secure a career in the eyes of the world, but to be useful for the building up of others in love. For that reason Paul says, covet earnestly the best gifts and yet I show you a more excellent way, and then he says though I speak with the tongues of angels and have not love I am nothing, and though I have faith so as to remove mountains and have not love I am nothing. The greatest gift and the more excellent way is love. Whatever particular skills God has placed in you, they find their true purpose when they are rooted in love for Christ and for your neighbor.
It helps to remember that God does not force our will by His gifts, but when we begin and offer a willing heart, then He gives many opportunities for our good. You do not have to discover your whole future at once. Gifts often become clear as you walk faithfully in small steps, through prayer, through hearing the Word, through serving in simple ways in your local church, and through the counsel of other believers who see your life up close. A pastor or trusted mature Christian who knows you can often help you see what you cannot see in yourself.
You also ask whether God wants you to work, given your mental health struggles. Work itself is good, but Scripture also shows great tenderness toward bodily and mental infirmity. Paul, writing to Timothy, gave direction to attend to his bodily health and said use a little wine for your stomach and your often infirmities. Teachers themselves stand in need of mercy, and all of us stand in need of mercy. The Lord who asked, what seek ye, did so not because He did not know hearts, but to calm minds that were disturbed with shame and anxiety and to give them confidence to draw near. He is not harsh with you in your anxiety and psychosis. He invites you to come honestly as you are.
Virtue and the fear of God, not possessions or position, give true confidence. Anxiety by itself can be greater than any pleasure or success, and it can disfigure and weary us. That is why it is wise to seek both spiritual and practical help together. Please continue with any medical and counseling care you have, keep your doctor and counselor informed, and also stay connected to your church family so you are not carrying this alone. If you are not already, speak with a pastor about your questions regarding work. God may call you to a season of rest and healing, or to work that is limited and suited to your present strength, or to preparation for something more later. Wisdom is needed, and that wisdom comes through prayer, Scripture, medical counsel, and the care of the community God has placed around you.
I pray that God, who is rich in mercy, will give you peace in Christ, steady help for your anxiety and psychosis, wise counselors around you, and a clearer sight of how He has gifted you to love and serve others. May He calm your heart, strengthen you day by day, and lead you step by step into the good works He has prepared for you, all rooted in love.
Scripture teaches that there are diversities of gifts but the same Spirit, and diversities of ministrations but the same Lord. The gifts are called free gifts and also a manifestation of the Spirit, and the apostle says to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given to profit withal. That means a gift is not given to make us impressive or to secure a career in the eyes of the world, but to be useful for the building up of others in love. For that reason Paul says, covet earnestly the best gifts and yet I show you a more excellent way, and then he says though I speak with the tongues of angels and have not love I am nothing, and though I have faith so as to remove mountains and have not love I am nothing. The greatest gift and the more excellent way is love. Whatever particular skills God has placed in you, they find their true purpose when they are rooted in love for Christ and for your neighbor.
It helps to remember that God does not force our will by His gifts, but when we begin and offer a willing heart, then He gives many opportunities for our good. You do not have to discover your whole future at once. Gifts often become clear as you walk faithfully in small steps, through prayer, through hearing the Word, through serving in simple ways in your local church, and through the counsel of other believers who see your life up close. A pastor or trusted mature Christian who knows you can often help you see what you cannot see in yourself.
You also ask whether God wants you to work, given your mental health struggles. Work itself is good, but Scripture also shows great tenderness toward bodily and mental infirmity. Paul, writing to Timothy, gave direction to attend to his bodily health and said use a little wine for your stomach and your often infirmities. Teachers themselves stand in need of mercy, and all of us stand in need of mercy. The Lord who asked, what seek ye, did so not because He did not know hearts, but to calm minds that were disturbed with shame and anxiety and to give them confidence to draw near. He is not harsh with you in your anxiety and psychosis. He invites you to come honestly as you are.
Virtue and the fear of God, not possessions or position, give true confidence. Anxiety by itself can be greater than any pleasure or success, and it can disfigure and weary us. That is why it is wise to seek both spiritual and practical help together. Please continue with any medical and counseling care you have, keep your doctor and counselor informed, and also stay connected to your church family so you are not carrying this alone. If you are not already, speak with a pastor about your questions regarding work. God may call you to a season of rest and healing, or to work that is limited and suited to your present strength, or to preparation for something more later. Wisdom is needed, and that wisdom comes through prayer, Scripture, medical counsel, and the care of the community God has placed around you.
I pray that God, who is rich in mercy, will give you peace in Christ, steady help for your anxiety and psychosis, wise counselors around you, and a clearer sight of how He has gifted you to love and serve others. May He calm your heart, strengthen you day by day, and lead you step by step into the good works He has prepared for you, all rooted in love.
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