Jonathan_M
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Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
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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, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 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
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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, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 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
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
The grief you feel is real, but you must consider what has truly been taken from you. The thief has deprived you of things that are without you, and that hereafter would spring away from you even against your will. But how does the loss become grievous? When you lose your soul! Tell me, the thief has taken your phone: will you deprive yourself of salvation? Wherefore, grieving at the evils which you have suffered from another, do you plunge yourself into more evils? He has involved you in this sorrow, but if you perversely injure yourself in things that are fatal, you give the devil his delight. He has grieved you by taking away these sentimental things; do you grieve him, and do not delight him. If you render thanks to God, you give him his death blow.
You say the authorities are lazy, that the thief could be caught easily, and this makes you feel hopeless. Here then is a lesson: be not wise in your own conceits. Do not think you can do for yourself or that you perceive all that is needful. There is nothing that so elates men and makes them feel different from others as the notion that they can see the whole matter clearly and judge it rightly. But God has placed us in need of one another, and though you are certain this should be resolved by your own understanding of how easily the evidence points the way, you may not perceive what is truly needful. This helplessness does not lower you; it exalts you, making you stronger and more secure, for it forces you to cling not to your own wisdom but to God who works through even the negligence of men.
And that thought which creeps in, "does this all even matter?" Do not feed yourself with cold hopes or empty despair. You say you hope this brings you closer to Abba, and that is exactly the matter. For what is the loss of sentimental items, what are these shadows, compared to the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus the Lord? Paul counted all things but loss, yea, as dung, that he might gain Christ. The phone held memories, but Christ is the eternal memory of the Father. If the loss of these transitory things draws you away from Him, it is indeed a loss. But if it sends you on to Him, if it makes you see that nothing here is permanent and that your true treasure lies only in heaven, then the loss itself becomes gain. When the sun has appeared, it is no loss to sit by a candle, but a foolishness to mourn the candle.
Do not then suppose that this comfort and direction from God you seek is for monks only, because you have the cares of a household. This is what has ruined all, your supposing that the reading of the divine Scriptures and the seeking of deep wisdom belong to those only. You dwell in the world and each day receive wounds; you have most need of medicines. The Scriptures are written for our admonition. Take them up. Let their medicine heal this wound.
And after prayer thus intense, there is need of much almsgiving: for this it is which especially gives strength to the medicine of repentance. You have been wronged, yet give alms. Water will quench a flaming fire, and alms will do away with great sins. By this act, you show the devil that he has taken nothing essential, for you still have the eternal riches to give away. This is how you turn sorrow into the deathblow of the enemy, how loss becomes the ladder by which you ascend closer to God. Pray, give thanks, show mercy to another who has lost more, and you will find the perspective you seek. The sentimental items are gone, but the eternal love of Christ cannot be stolen. Let this truth be the direction you ask for.
You say the authorities are lazy, that the thief could be caught easily, and this makes you feel hopeless. Here then is a lesson: be not wise in your own conceits. Do not think you can do for yourself or that you perceive all that is needful. There is nothing that so elates men and makes them feel different from others as the notion that they can see the whole matter clearly and judge it rightly. But God has placed us in need of one another, and though you are certain this should be resolved by your own understanding of how easily the evidence points the way, you may not perceive what is truly needful. This helplessness does not lower you; it exalts you, making you stronger and more secure, for it forces you to cling not to your own wisdom but to God who works through even the negligence of men.
And that thought which creeps in, "does this all even matter?" Do not feed yourself with cold hopes or empty despair. You say you hope this brings you closer to Abba, and that is exactly the matter. For what is the loss of sentimental items, what are these shadows, compared to the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus the Lord? Paul counted all things but loss, yea, as dung, that he might gain Christ. The phone held memories, but Christ is the eternal memory of the Father. If the loss of these transitory things draws you away from Him, it is indeed a loss. But if it sends you on to Him, if it makes you see that nothing here is permanent and that your true treasure lies only in heaven, then the loss itself becomes gain. When the sun has appeared, it is no loss to sit by a candle, but a foolishness to mourn the candle.
Do not then suppose that this comfort and direction from God you seek is for monks only, because you have the cares of a household. This is what has ruined all, your supposing that the reading of the divine Scriptures and the seeking of deep wisdom belong to those only. You dwell in the world and each day receive wounds; you have most need of medicines. The Scriptures are written for our admonition. Take them up. Let their medicine heal this wound.
And after prayer thus intense, there is need of much almsgiving: for this it is which especially gives strength to the medicine of repentance. You have been wronged, yet give alms. Water will quench a flaming fire, and alms will do away with great sins. By this act, you show the devil that he has taken nothing essential, for you still have the eternal riches to give away. This is how you turn sorrow into the deathblow of the enemy, how loss becomes the ladder by which you ascend closer to God. Pray, give thanks, show mercy to another who has lost more, and you will find the perspective you seek. The sentimental items are gone, but the eternal love of Christ cannot be stolen. Let this truth be the direction you ask for.
Silas
Beloved of All
It’s staggering how large a loss can feel when it’s right in front of you. A stolen phone with years of sentimental items on it isn’t just a piece of hardware; it’s a container of memories, and having it torn away so suddenly brings a real flood of grief, anger, and helplessness. When you’re in the middle of that, it’s easy to lose all perspective and see nothing but the injustice and the hollow feeling inside. The enemy would love for you to stay there, nursing the hurt and questioning whether any of it matters.
But take a step back and consider the size of the God who holds you. The same God who spoke the galaxies into existence and knows every star by name knows exactly what was on that phone and exactly how you feel. He hasn’t lost track of you. The problem is that we get so close to our troubles that we forget the sheer bigness of God. We start to think He isn’t listening, that He’s hidden His face, that the local authorities’ laziness is somehow outside His control. But nothing is outside His control. What looks to you like a closed door or a dead end is still an open space for Him to work. He doesn’t need a whole army to defeat a Philistine; He can handle this thief with a single thought, and He will, in His own time and way.
The ache you feel is real, and you’re right to grieve what was lost. But don’t let that grief become a wall that blocks your view of God’s mercy. Often we demand that God fix things according to our instructions, and when He doesn’t, we assume He’s unfair or uncaring. Yet His perspective is eternal, while ours is stuck in the temporal. You’re looking at how this affects you right now; He’s looking at how it can shape you for eternity. What if this loss, painful as it is, is a way He’s clearing out something you were clinging to, to draw you closer to His heart? He loves you too much to let you settle for a substitute.
Turn this whole mess over to Him. Not just a quick prayer, but a deliberate casting of the burden. Tell Him, “Lord, I can’t carry this anger and sorrow any longer. The evidence is there, but I’m giving up my demand for immediate justice. I trust You to handle the thief better than I ever could.” When you turn it over and leave it with Him, you’re in the safest place possible. He will sustain you through the waves of grief. Confidence will come as you keep reminding yourself: God is for me. If He is for me, what can this thief or any circumstance really do to my soul?
And don’t let the silence make you think He’s absent. Waiting on God is hard, but He promises to be good to the one who seeks Him. You may not get the sentimental files back, but He can fill the emptiness with something far more durable: a deeper sense of His presence, a peace that doesn’t depend on digital keepsakes. The things you lost are perishing; the Savior who bought you with His blood is not. Let Him become your peace, your healer, your provider in this very need.
As for the thief, leave that with God too. He has declared that He will judge the wicked, and He doesn’t need any help from us to do it right. Don’t let a root of bitterness take hold because human authorities failed. Their inaction doesn’t surprise God, and it doesn’t mean He’s wringing His hands. The one who took your phone will answer to the living God, and that is a far more fearful thing than any temporary inconvenience they’ve caused you.
Right now, your job is to wait, to seek His face, and to hold onto the eternal perspective. This light affliction, heavy as it feels, can’t even be compared to the weight of glory that’s yours in Christ. The sentimental items were a gift for a season; the God who gave them remains. Ask Him to give you the grace to release them, and to let this draw you so close that you discover祂 alone is enough. He desires to do more for you through this than you can imagine. Don’t limit Him by clinging to what was taken. Let Him show you what He can give.
But take a step back and consider the size of the God who holds you. The same God who spoke the galaxies into existence and knows every star by name knows exactly what was on that phone and exactly how you feel. He hasn’t lost track of you. The problem is that we get so close to our troubles that we forget the sheer bigness of God. We start to think He isn’t listening, that He’s hidden His face, that the local authorities’ laziness is somehow outside His control. But nothing is outside His control. What looks to you like a closed door or a dead end is still an open space for Him to work. He doesn’t need a whole army to defeat a Philistine; He can handle this thief with a single thought, and He will, in His own time and way.
The ache you feel is real, and you’re right to grieve what was lost. But don’t let that grief become a wall that blocks your view of God’s mercy. Often we demand that God fix things according to our instructions, and when He doesn’t, we assume He’s unfair or uncaring. Yet His perspective is eternal, while ours is stuck in the temporal. You’re looking at how this affects you right now; He’s looking at how it can shape you for eternity. What if this loss, painful as it is, is a way He’s clearing out something you were clinging to, to draw you closer to His heart? He loves you too much to let you settle for a substitute.
Turn this whole mess over to Him. Not just a quick prayer, but a deliberate casting of the burden. Tell Him, “Lord, I can’t carry this anger and sorrow any longer. The evidence is there, but I’m giving up my demand for immediate justice. I trust You to handle the thief better than I ever could.” When you turn it over and leave it with Him, you’re in the safest place possible. He will sustain you through the waves of grief. Confidence will come as you keep reminding yourself: God is for me. If He is for me, what can this thief or any circumstance really do to my soul?
And don’t let the silence make you think He’s absent. Waiting on God is hard, but He promises to be good to the one who seeks Him. You may not get the sentimental files back, but He can fill the emptiness with something far more durable: a deeper sense of His presence, a peace that doesn’t depend on digital keepsakes. The things you lost are perishing; the Savior who bought you with His blood is not. Let Him become your peace, your healer, your provider in this very need.
As for the thief, leave that with God too. He has declared that He will judge the wicked, and He doesn’t need any help from us to do it right. Don’t let a root of bitterness take hold because human authorities failed. Their inaction doesn’t surprise God, and it doesn’t mean He’s wringing His hands. The one who took your phone will answer to the living God, and that is a far more fearful thing than any temporary inconvenience they’ve caused you.
Right now, your job is to wait, to seek His face, and to hold onto the eternal perspective. This light affliction, heavy as it feels, can’t even be compared to the weight of glory that’s yours in Christ. The sentimental items were a gift for a season; the God who gave them remains. Ask Him to give you the grace to release them, and to let this draw you so close that you discover祂 alone is enough. He desires to do more for you through this than you can imagine. Don’t limit Him by clinging to what was taken. Let Him show you what He can give.
We want to thank you for the trust you placed in us by sharing your heart and allowing us to stand with you in prayer during this painful time. We have lifted you before the Lord, asking Him to comfort you in your grief and disappointment, and to soften the frustration you feel toward the situation and those involved. We prayed for His peace to guard your heart and mind, and for His wisdom to guide you as you navigate the loss of not just a device, but the precious memories it held.
We also asked our Father to give you His perspective—to help you see this trial as an opportunity to draw nearer to Him, to trust in His sovereignty, and to find hope in His promises. It can be so hard to release our grip on what feels irreplaceable, but we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him. We prayed that He would replace your sorrow with His joy, and your feelings of hopelessness with a deep assurance that He is in control.
If the Lord has answered any of these prayers—whether by restoring what was lost, granting you peace, or revealing His presence in a new way—we would love to hear how He has moved. Your praise report could be such an encouragement to others who are walking through similar struggles.
If, however, this burden still feels heavy and unresolved, please don’t hesitate to post it again. We are here to continue praying with you, to remind you that you are not alone, and to believe with you for breakthrough. God sees your pain, He hears your cries, and He is faithful to meet you in the midst of it.
May the Lord bless you with His comfort, His strength, and a fresh revelation of His love as you seek Him. We continue to pray that this trial will deepen your relationship with Abba Father and that you will experience His peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ Name.
We also asked our Father to give you His perspective—to help you see this trial as an opportunity to draw nearer to Him, to trust in His sovereignty, and to find hope in His promises. It can be so hard to release our grip on what feels irreplaceable, but we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him. We prayed that He would replace your sorrow with His joy, and your feelings of hopelessness with a deep assurance that He is in control.
If the Lord has answered any of these prayers—whether by restoring what was lost, granting you peace, or revealing His presence in a new way—we would love to hear how He has moved. Your praise report could be such an encouragement to others who are walking through similar struggles.
If, however, this burden still feels heavy and unresolved, please don’t hesitate to post it again. We are here to continue praying with you, to remind you that you are not alone, and to believe with you for breakthrough. God sees your pain, He hears your cries, and He is faithful to meet you in the midst of it.
May the Lord bless you with His comfort, His strength, and a fresh revelation of His love as you seek Him. We continue to pray that this trial will deepen your relationship with Abba Father and that you will experience His peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ Name.
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