God and Time/Space/Matter

[Anonymous]

I've posted a prayer request here a couple of times and am interested in hearing some feedback on a particular topic. Besides myself, I've noticed a number of other posters requesting God to turn back/reverse time/space/matter. Some of these requests are serious and seem completely legitimate. In any event, we live in this world in which time normally passes as a one-way arrow, and after the clock has ticked, there's no going back (I'm an electrical engineer and have spent much of my life designing and studying circuits in the "time domain," but also realize that we humans have no clue as to what "time" is). I fully accept God's sovereignty over His creation and understand why some folks may think that reversing time/space/matter may imply that God had somehow "made a mistake." I don't see it that way, and am familiar with the examples in the Bible in which God "relented." God relented when he was going to destroy Israel when they cast the golden calf after Moses interceded for them ("What would the Egyptians think?"). God relented when He was going to destroy Ninevah (man, they had some horrendous sins, like skinning people alive), but relented when they repented. God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, but still allowed Abraham to negotiate with Him about the Judge of all the earth potentially destroying the righteous with the unrighteous. Far be it from Him to do that. There are other examples as well. Interestingly, in these examples, God gives some kind of warning, and the people have committed heinous sins of which they were well aware. By doing this, God gave them time IN ADVANCE before He did anything. In my situation there was no warning, nor were there any heinous sins of which my family or I was aware, so we're stuck being reactive rather than proactive. I would think that God would let us know what, if anything, we had done wrong. One comparison I've thought about is prevention vs. healing with respect to disease/illness. Prevention is clearly the best, so it would seem that God reversing things and preventing an illness would be better than moving forward and [possibly] healing an illness.

The main reason I'm asking God to go back is that my precious son had been praying for me for 1 - 2 years prior to the event (which was diametrically opposite to what he had been praying for) happening and that the fallout has caused him to go from a stellar university student to one that is barely scraping by and is in danger of failing some classes. He just told me this recently. It feels like he's being punished for making honest, loving, heartfelt requests to God (to protect his dad's health and to improve his dad's relationship with Him). Our precious family, that had been a beautiful, loving, fully-functional family, brought together by God, would not be in its current state. This is negatively affecting me at work as well -- I look back at the last few years and see that I'd been more productive, innovative, and collegial than I'd ever been over my career of more than 40 years. I can't count the number of times I've mentioned to people about how much I enjoyed my current work and colleagues. I've been truly blessed, but now it's nothing short of a disaster. My son is negatively affected by my state and vice-versa. This whole thing has triggered a serious negative emotion in me from years ago that causes me significant discouragement. I'm upset because it would have been so loving and simple for God to have just answered his loving prayers. He never prayed for selfish things like riches, fame, etc... He certainly could have, seeing he's a very gifted child, intellectually and musically. I absolutely hate being in this state -- I see it as 100% evil -- and hate having to pray this type of prayer. God has answered many "normal" prayers in the past, including my prayer for a wife. Why in the world would He want me in a position to have to pray like this? I feel compelled to pray this way constantly because I want/need the answer so badly. My eyesight is messed up, my body has turned into a shriveled up mess, my cranium is a lumpy mess, my emotions are messed up, and I now have dependence on insulin due to pancreas damage, among many other things. Prior to this I'd never been hospitalized, nor did I take any medications. I don't have any destructive habits. I don't see anything else that would make things right. I'm 17 1/2 years older than my wonderful wife, and have been very healthy throughout our marriage. I believed God was going to keep me healthy and give us a long marriage/family life. My son and I are closer than most (this is why it's messed him up so much) and we have enjoyed much precious father/son time together. I'm a family man who would rather spend time with my family than with my job or other people, and now find myself spending too much time reminiscing over former things like texts, facebook posts, photos, etc... My son calls himself "nostalgic." He gets that from me, and I'd add the word "sentimental" to that.

So, my question is, "Who believes God would answer this type of prayer?...and why?" God declares that nothing is too hard for Him and that with Him all things are possible. I'm interested in hearing what others think on this topic.

I'd seen a post by someone wanting to go back to recover lost image files of precious memories. This one seems legit to me, especially since it sounded like it wasn't his/her fault, except for not backing the files up. I wanted to post a prayer, but the thread was closed.

Thank you.

 

[Articles]

We understand the depth of your pain and the earnestness of your heart as you wrestle with these profound questions about God’s sovereignty, time, and the suffering you and your family are enduring. Your love for your son, your wife, and your desire to see God’s restoration is evident, and we share in your grief over the brokenness that has entered your lives. Let us first address the foundational truth that anchors all our prayers and petitions: our access to God is *only* through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we may approach the Father, and it is in His name alone that we find hope, salvation, and the power to intercede. As Scripture declares:

*"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, WEB)**. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* **(Acts 4:12, WEB)**. Your prayers must be rooted in the authority of Jesus, for apart from Him, we have no standing before God.

Now, let us turn to the heart of your question: the nature of God’s interaction with time, His sovereignty over creation, and whether He would reverse time or alter the past in response to our prayers. You’ve rightly noted that God is not bound by time as we are—He exists outside of it, seeing the beginning and the end as one (Isaiah 46:10). Yet, while God is omnipotent and nothing is impossible for Him (Luke 1:37), we must carefully consider *how* He chooses to act within the framework of His redemptive plan and His perfect will.

### **God’s Relenting vs. Reversing Time**
You mentioned examples where God "relented" from judgment—such as with Nineveh (Jonah 3:10) or Israel after the golden calf (Exodus 32:14). In these cases, God responded to *repentance* and *intercession*, but He did not reverse time or undo the past. Instead, He *changed the outcome* based on the hearts of His people. This is a critical distinction. God’s relenting is an act of mercy in response to human obedience, not a rewriting of history. His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and His timing is perfect, even when we cannot see it.

The Bible does not provide examples of God turning back time to undo events, but it *does* show Him redeeming broken situations for His glory. Joseph’s betrayal and imprisonment led to the salvation of Israel (Genesis 50:20). The crucifixion of Christ—the most unjust and painful event in history—became the very means of our salvation (Acts 2:23-24). God does not always prevent suffering, but He *always* works through it to accomplish His purposes.

### **The Purpose of Suffering and Unanswered Prayer**
You expressed deep anguish over your son’s suffering, your own physical decline, and the collapse of the joy and productivity you once knew. It is heartbreaking to see a child struggle, especially when they have prayed earnestly for God’s protection. But we must remember that God’s ways are not our ways, and His definition of "good" is not always aligned with our immediate comfort.

Consider the apostle Paul, who pleaded with God *three times* to remove his "thorn in the flesh." God’s response was not to reverse time or eliminate the suffering but to say:
*"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* **(2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB)**.

Sometimes, God allows suffering to:
1. **Draw us closer to Him** – In our weakness, we lean on His strength (2 Corinthians 12:10).
2. **Refine our faith** – *"You have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith... might be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ"* **(1 Peter 1:6-7, WEB)**.
3. **Testify to His power** – Your son’s struggle could become a testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials (James 1:2-4).
4. **Prepare us for eternal glory** – *"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory"* **(2 Corinthians 4:17, WEB)**.

You mentioned that your son was thriving before this trial, and now he is barely scraping by. This is not evidence that God has abandoned him but that God may be shaping him in ways we cannot yet see. The same is true for you. Your physical suffering is real, but God has not forgotten you. He sees your tears (Psalm 56:8) and collects them in a bottle.

### **The Danger of Fixating on the Past**
While it is natural to long for the way things were, dwelling on the past can become a snare. Lot’s wife looked back and turned to salt (Genesis 19:26). Paul wrote:
*"Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus"* **(Philippians 3:13-14, WEB)**.

Your nostalgia and your son’s sentimentality, while understandable, can hinder the work God wants to do *now*. He is not the God of "what was" but the God of "what will be." He is making all things new (Revelation 21:5), and that includes your family’s story.

### **Should We Pray for God to Reverse Time?**
There is nothing wrong with *asking* God for the impossible—after all, He *is* the God of miracles. However, we must submit our requests to His will, trusting that His answer (whether "yes," "no," or "wait") is perfect. Jesus Himself prayed in Gethsemane:
*"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done"* **(Luke 22:42, WEB)**.

If God chose to reverse time in your situation, it would be an extraordinary act of mercy. But if He does not, we must trust that His plan is still good. Your son’s prayers were not in vain—God heard them, and He is still working, even if the answer looks different than expected.

### **A Word of Caution on Bitterness**
You stated that you see your current state as *"100% evil"* and that you *"hate"* having to pray this way. We urge you to guard your heart against bitterness, which can take root when suffering is not resolved as we hope. Hebrews 12:15 warns:
*"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."*

Bitterness does not change God’s mind—it only harms our own souls. Instead, we are called to *"rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, and persist in prayer"* **(Romans 12:12, WEB)**.

### **Practical Steps Forward**
1. **Surrender the "Why?" to God** – You may never know in this life why God allowed this suffering. But you can trust that He is good (Psalm 100:5).
2. **Focus on Today’s Grace** – Instead of longing for the past, ask God, *"What do You want to do in me and through me *today*?"*
3. **Encourage Your Son in the Lord** – Remind him (and yourself) that God is still writing his story. His academic struggles do not define his future.
4. **Seek Medical and Emotional Support** – God often works through doctors, counselors, and wise believers. Do not neglect practical help.
5. **Pray for Redemption, Not Just Restoration** – Ask God to redeem this season, using it to draw your family closer to Him and to each other.

### **A Prayer for You and Your Family**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother and his family. Lord, You see their pain—the shattered dreams, the physical suffering, the emotional turmoil, and the deep longing for what once was. You are the God who heals, who restores, and who makes all things new.

We ask, Father, for Your mercy. If it is Your will, reverse the effects of this trial, restore health, renew minds, and bring peace to this family. But even if You do not, we trust You. Your ways are higher, Your love is deeper, and Your plans are perfect.

Strengthen this father and son in their faith. Remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Give them grace to endure, wisdom to navigate this season, and hope to look forward. Protect their hearts from bitterness and fill them with Your peace that surpasses understanding.

Lord, we rebuked any lie of the enemy that would say You have abandoned them. You are faithful, and You will complete the good work You began in them (Philippians 1:6). May they experience Your presence in new ways through this trial.

We pray for healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We pray for their son’s academic struggles, that You would grant him clarity, perseverance, and divine help. Restore their joy, Lord. Restore their hope.

Most of all, Father, may Your name be glorified in their story. May others see Your faithfulness through their lives. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. **Amen.**

---
We leave you with this promise:
*"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
He saves those who have crushed spirits."*
**(Psalm 34:18, WEB)**

Keep seeking Him. Keep trusting Him. He has not forgotten you.

 

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[Anonymous]

We understand the depth of your pain and the earnestness of your heart as you wrestle with these profound questions about God’s sovereignty, time, and the suffering you and your family are enduring. Your love for your son, your wife, and your desire to see God’s restoration is evident, and we share in your grief over the brokenness that has entered your lives. Let us first address the foundational truth that anchors all our prayers and petitions: our access to God is *only* through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we may approach the Father, and it is in His name alone that we find hope, salvation, and the power to intercede. As Scripture declares:

*"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, WEB)**. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* **(Acts 4:12, WEB)**. Your prayers must be rooted in the authority of Jesus, for apart from Him, we have no standing before God.

Now, let us turn to the heart of your question: the nature of God’s interaction with time, His sovereignty over creation, and whether He would reverse time or alter the past in response to our prayers. You’ve rightly noted that God is not bound by time as we are—He exists outside of it, seeing the beginning and the end as one (Isaiah 46:10). Yet, while God is omnipotent and nothing is impossible for Him (Luke 1:37), we must carefully consider *how* He chooses to act within the framework of His redemptive plan and His perfect will.

### **God’s Relenting vs. Reversing Time**
You mentioned examples where God "relented" from judgment—such as with Nineveh (Jonah 3:10) or Israel after the golden calf (Exodus 32:14). In these cases, God responded to *repentance* and *intercession*, but He did not reverse time or undo the past. Instead, He *changed the outcome* based on the hearts of His people. This is a critical distinction. God’s relenting is an act of mercy in response to human obedience, not a rewriting of history. His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and His timing is perfect, even when we cannot see it.

The Bible does not provide examples of God turning back time to undo events, but it *does* show Him redeeming broken situations for His glory. Joseph’s betrayal and imprisonment led to the salvation of Israel (Genesis 50:20). The crucifixion of Christ—the most unjust and painful event in history—became the very means of our salvation (Acts 2:23-24). God does not always prevent suffering, but He *always* works through it to accomplish His purposes.

### **The Purpose of Suffering and Unanswered Prayer**
You expressed deep anguish over your son’s suffering, your own physical decline, and the collapse of the joy and productivity you once knew. It is heartbreaking to see a child struggle, especially when they have prayed earnestly for God’s protection. But we must remember that God’s ways are not our ways, and His definition of "good" is not always aligned with our immediate comfort.

Consider the apostle Paul, who pleaded with God *three times* to remove his "thorn in the flesh." God’s response was not to reverse time or eliminate the suffering but to say:
*"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* **(2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB)**.

Sometimes, God allows suffering to:
1. **Draw us closer to Him** – In our weakness, we lean on His strength (2 Corinthians 12:10).
2. **Refine our faith** – *"You have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith... might be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ"* **(1 Peter 1:6-7, WEB)**.
3. **Testify to His power** – Your son’s struggle could become a testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials (James 1:2-4).
4. **Prepare us for eternal glory** – *"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory"* **(2 Corinthians 4:17, WEB)**.

You mentioned that your son was thriving before this trial, and now he is barely scraping by. This is not evidence that God has abandoned him but that God may be shaping him in ways we cannot yet see. The same is true for you. Your physical suffering is real, but God has not forgotten you. He sees your tears (Psalm 56:8) and collects them in a bottle.

### **The Danger of Fixating on the Past**
While it is natural to long for the way things were, dwelling on the past can become a snare. Lot’s wife looked back and turned to salt (Genesis 19:26). Paul wrote:
*"Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus"* **(Philippians 3:13-14, WEB)**.

Your nostalgia and your son’s sentimentality, while understandable, can hinder the work God wants to do *now*. He is not the God of "what was" but the God of "what will be." He is making all things new (Revelation 21:5), and that includes your family’s story.

### **Should We Pray for God to Reverse Time?**
There is nothing wrong with *asking* God for the impossible—after all, He *is* the God of miracles. However, we must submit our requests to His will, trusting that His answer (whether "yes," "no," or "wait") is perfect. Jesus Himself prayed in Gethsemane:
*"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done"* **(Luke 22:42, WEB)**.

If God chose to reverse time in your situation, it would be an extraordinary act of mercy. But if He does not, we must trust that His plan is still good. Your son’s prayers were not in vain—God heard them, and He is still working, even if the answer looks different than expected.

### **A Word of Caution on Bitterness**
You stated that you see your current state as *"100% evil"* and that you *"hate"* having to pray this way. We urge you to guard your heart against bitterness, which can take root when suffering is not resolved as we hope. Hebrews 12:15 warns:
*"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."*

It's not bitterness. I've been a believer since I was a boy, and am familiar with all of the passages you cited. I also know the passage which warns against calling good evil and evil good. I cannot call any of this good. It's all evil. I have to be honest and straightforward about this. It's all an insult to the work of God's hands. God gave me a healthy body, which I honored by living to not defile it with harmful habits and activities. As I went through the pancreas damage I looked into the design of blood glucose regulation in the human body. God's design is absolutely magnificent (there's no word good enough for it). It's a very complicated dual biological negative feedback loop. I've designed many electrical negative feedback loops in my career and as just a man I know how challenging it can be. Now, because of this, I have to become a pancreas, and let me tell you I stink at it. God's designs are far and above the best. There are many negative feedback loops in the human body (iris diaphragm, temperature regulation, etc...), all designed by God. They are amazing. I've used them as examples when I used to teach EE. I do hate evil. This became part of me when I was born again. Hebrews 1:9 states, "You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” While ultimately this refers to Christ, it also refers to His workmanship in us. I hate all lawlessness, evil, sin, etc... and love righteousness, truth, honesty, and honest scales. This was imputed to me when I was saved; it's not my righteousness, but it is Christ's righteousness. There is no other explanation. I do not know of any person that I hate, but I do hate evil. Just so you know, my son does as well, and there's no question he loves his dad dearly.

I do keep trusting Him and praying. My post was just a question to see how people viewed this type of prayer. Thank you for your input on this.

 

[Anonymous]

We understand the depth of your pain and the earnestness of your heart as you wrestle with these profound questions about God’s sovereignty, time, and the suffering you and your family are enduring. Your love for your son, your wife, and your desire to see God’s restoration is evident, and we share in your grief over the brokenness that has entered your lives. Let us first address the foundational truth that anchors all our prayers and petitions: our access to God is *only* through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we may approach the Father, and it is in His name alone that we find hope, salvation, and the power to intercede. As Scripture declares:

*"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, WEB)**. *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* **(Acts 4:12, WEB)**. Your prayers must be rooted in the authority of Jesus, for apart from Him, we have no standing before God.

Now, let us turn to the heart of your question: the nature of God’s interaction with time, His sovereignty over creation, and whether He would reverse time or alter the past in response to our prayers. You’ve rightly noted that God is not bound by time as we are—He exists outside of it, seeing the beginning and the end as one (Isaiah 46:10). Yet, while God is omnipotent and nothing is impossible for Him (Luke 1:37), we must carefully consider *how* He chooses to act within the framework of His redemptive plan and His perfect will.

### **God’s Relenting vs. Reversing Time**
You mentioned examples where God "relented" from judgment—such as with Nineveh (Jonah 3:10) or Israel after the golden calf (Exodus 32:14). In these cases, God responded to *repentance* and *intercession*, but He did not reverse time or undo the past. Instead, He *changed the outcome* based on the hearts of His people. This is a critical distinction. God’s relenting is an act of mercy in response to human obedience, not a rewriting of history. His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9), and His timing is perfect, even when we cannot see it.

The Bible does not provide examples of God turning back time to undo events, but it *does* show Him redeeming broken situations for His glory. Joseph’s betrayal and imprisonment led to the salvation of Israel (Genesis 50:20). The crucifixion of Christ—the most unjust and painful event in history—became the very means of our salvation (Acts 2:23-24). God does not always prevent suffering, but He *always* works through it to accomplish His purposes.

### **The Purpose of Suffering and Unanswered Prayer**
You expressed deep anguish over your son’s suffering, your own physical decline, and the collapse of the joy and productivity you once knew. It is heartbreaking to see a child struggle, especially when they have prayed earnestly for God’s protection. But we must remember that God’s ways are not our ways, and His definition of "good" is not always aligned with our immediate comfort.

Consider the apostle Paul, who pleaded with God *three times* to remove his "thorn in the flesh." God’s response was not to reverse time or eliminate the suffering but to say:
*"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* **(2 Corinthians 12:9, WEB)**.

Sometimes, God allows suffering to:
1. **Draw us closer to Him** – In our weakness, we lean on His strength (2 Corinthians 12:10).
2. **Refine our faith** – *"You have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith... might be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ"* **(1 Peter 1:6-7, WEB)**.
3. **Testify to His power** – Your son’s struggle could become a testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trials (James 1:2-4).
4. **Prepare us for eternal glory** – *"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory"* **(2 Corinthians 4:17, WEB)**.

You mentioned that your son was thriving before this trial, and now he is barely scraping by. This is not evidence that God has abandoned him but that God may be shaping him in ways we cannot yet see. The same is true for you. Your physical suffering is real, but God has not forgotten you. He sees your tears (Psalm 56:8) and collects them in a bottle.

### **The Danger of Fixating on the Past**
While it is natural to long for the way things were, dwelling on the past can become a snare. Lot’s wife looked back and turned to salt (Genesis 19:26). Paul wrote:
*"Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus"* **(Philippians 3:13-14, WEB)**.

Your nostalgia and your son’s sentimentality, while understandable, can hinder the work God wants to do *now*. He is not the God of "what was" but the God of "what will be." He is making all things new (Revelation 21:5), and that includes your family’s story.

### **Should We Pray for God to Reverse Time?**
There is nothing wrong with *asking* God for the impossible—after all, He *is* the God of miracles. However, we must submit our requests to His will, trusting that His answer (whether "yes," "no," or "wait") is perfect. Jesus Himself prayed in Gethsemane:
*"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done"* **(Luke 22:42, WEB)**.

If God chose to reverse time in your situation, it would be an extraordinary act of mercy. But if He does not, we must trust that His plan is still good. Your son’s prayers were not in vain—God heard them, and He is still working, even if the answer looks different than expected.

### **A Word of Caution on Bitterness**
You stated that you see your current state as *"100% evil"* and that you *"hate"* having to pray this way. We urge you to guard your heart against bitterness, which can take root when suffering is not resolved as we hope. Hebrews 12:15 warns:
*"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."*

Bitterness does not change God’s mind—it only harms our own souls. Instead, we are called to *"rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, and persist in prayer"* **(Romans 12:12, WEB)**.

### **Practical Steps Forward**
1. **Surrender the "Why?" to God** – You may never know in this life why God allowed this suffering. But you can trust that He is good (Psalm 100:5).
2. **Focus on Today’s Grace** – Instead of longing for the past, ask God, *"What do You want to do in me and through me *today*?"*
3. **Encourage Your Son in the Lord** – Remind him (and yourself) that God is still writing his story. His academic struggles do not define his future.
4. **Seek Medical and Emotional Support** – God often works through doctors, counselors, and wise believers. Do not neglect practical help.
5. **Pray for Redemption, Not Just Restoration** – Ask God to redeem this season, using it to draw your family closer to Him and to each other.

### **A Prayer for You and Your Family**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother and his family. Lord, You see their pain—the shattered dreams, the physical suffering, the emotional turmoil, and the deep longing for what once was. You are the God who heals, who restores, and who makes all things new.

We ask, Father, for Your mercy. If it is Your will, reverse the effects of this trial, restore health, renew minds, and bring peace to this family. But even if You do not, we trust You. Your ways are higher, Your love is deeper, and Your plans are perfect.

Strengthen this father and son in their faith. Remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Give them grace to endure, wisdom to navigate this season, and hope to look forward. Protect their hearts from bitterness and fill them with Your peace that surpasses understanding.

Lord, we rebuked any lie of the enemy that would say You have abandoned them. You are faithful, and You will complete the good work You began in them (Philippians 1:6). May they experience Your presence in new ways through this trial.

We pray for healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We pray for their son’s academic struggles, that You would grant him clarity, perseverance, and divine help. Restore their joy, Lord. Restore their hope.

Most of all, Father, may Your name be glorified in their story. May others see Your faithfulness through their lives. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. **Amen.**

---
We leave you with this promise:
*"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.
He saves those who have crushed spirits."*
**(Psalm 34:18, WEB)**

Keep seeking Him. Keep trusting Him. He has not forgotten you.

One other thing -- you prayed, "Most of all, Father, may Your name be glorified in their story. May others see Your faithfulness through their lives. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior."

My son has been a faithful witness to his unsaved friends -- much more than I was at his age -- but they are starting to be critical because of this situation. Many don't speak with him anymore. He's wanted nothing more than a testimony for them, but this has really hurt.

Thank you.

 

[MissJ]

I see a lot of myself in what you said. It seems like we’re all going through a really hard time. I have so many questions too! I prayed for you and your family!

 

[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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[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)

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”

 

[Naliogate]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. 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)

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”