I am a minister and former youth pastor. I am struggling

[Anonymous]

I am a minister and former youth pastor. I am struggling with a congregation that is dwindling and just a feeling of uselessness. I feel as if the people that have been so important in my life and so close to my heart no longer need me or desire me to be a part of their life. I see some people that I ministered to for years slipping away, and I wonder if my life made a difference at all. I guess my heart is just hurting so very badly because I feel useless and unwanted. Just pray for me as the Lord leads. I am at a loss.

 

[Articles]

May God hear your request and grant it according to his will. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[WingsofaDove]

Praying for your protection and God's blessings. In Jesus name, AMEN.

 

[Ray of Sunshine]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Jesussaves89]

HI Anyonymous. You are in my prayers. I wanted to encourage you and tell oyu that there was a man who ministered to me for 2 years.. but then i moved to a different country and anyway.. i guess you can say "I slipped away".. liek i havent written letters that i said i would.. btu did i just never sent them. I feel very guilty. Anyway.. this indivdual who minstered to me for 2 years profoundly helped me ( i was going  to uni at the time and dropped out a few times too.. long story..)and  this man ministered to me once a week for bibIe studies for  2 years or more.. I am am so thankful for him.He was such a blessing in my life. I really Thank God and the LOrd Jesus Christ for his help. 

You are a blessing to the people you ministered to and continue to whether these peopel recognise, acknowledge your service and love and show the gratitude that you deserve !  I pray that this will only draw oyu near to LORD even more and be a blessing 

You are NEEDED To the entire body of Christ. We need you and love you! I pray that this experience draws you deeper to Christ and you trust in HIm... He has all power and LORd of all.. And i am sorry how oyu are feeling.. I pray the LORd comforts you and encourages you and reveal himself and His love to you espcially now and more and more and HIw WIll. In Jesus Christ name. 

I feel so ashamed I "slipped away" from this man who ministered to me...But i never really did in my heart...I have very selfsih excuses...my life.. the sdistance.. it all distracted me form contactign him... I got distracted and was selfish and forgot the people who ministeded to me... I pray the yforgive me for beign selfish.  I hold this perosn dear to my heart as a brother in Christ! thanks for reminding me I needign to send those letters.. Please know your minstering does make a difference ! You are not useless. The LOrd is using you for HIs glory.  I pray oyu be deeply comforted by the Holy spirit for serving the LORD and He guides you  to know Him more and His Will more intimatley.

  please know that you are not useless and unwanted.. I pray the LORd comforts you.. This really speaks to me....

Just postign this prayer makes a difference to me and thank Gdo you posted it. Praying for you in Jesus Christ name.

 

[denverpony]

May the Lord be with you and show you that no life is useless and that you have helped and changed lives even if you can't see it right now.  Know that your love for the people in your life and in your congregation is showing them the love of God.  May the Lord restore your faith in yourself and help you to find the path you need to be on.  

 

[bronson38]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

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