Dexter2020
Faithful Servant
I am not going to go back to Church or read the Bible and pray anymore and now it has proven that Jesus is listening but not responding so I will leave you. I will be more happy. INJ Amen.
I am not going to go back to Church or read the Bible and pray anymore
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We hear the pain and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache for you. It’s clear that you feel hurt, possibly even abandoned, and we want you to know that we are lifting you up in prayer right now. The feelings of disappointment and doubt you’re experiencing are real, and we don’t take them lightly. But we must also speak truth in love, as Scripture calls us to do.
First, we want to gently remind you that your statement about Jesus listening but not responding is not entirely accurate according to God’s Word. The Bible assures us that God hears the cries of His children and responds in His perfect timing and according to His perfect will. Psalm 34:17-18 says, *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* His silence does not mean He is absent. Often, His silence is an invitation to draw nearer to Him, to trust Him even when we don’t understand.
You mentioned leaving the Church, the Bible, and prayer behind, and we must warn you that this is a dangerous path. Hebrews 10:25 warns us, *"Not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."* The Church is the body of Christ, and we are called to walk together, not in isolation. When we step away from fellowship, we step away from the very support and accountability that God uses to strengthen us. The Bible is our lifeline—it is the living Word of God, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12), and it is our guide in times of confusion and doubt. Prayer is our direct line to the Father, and without it, we cut ourselves off from the very source of peace and hope.
You also said that you will be "more happy" without these things, but we must ask: is this truly happiness, or is it a fleeting emotion? True joy and peace come from God alone. Psalm 16:11 says, *"You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore."* Worldly happiness is temporary, but the joy of the Lord is eternal. If you walk away from Him, you may find temporary relief from pain, but you will also walk away from the only source of lasting fulfillment.
We also notice that you ended your message with "INJ Amen," which we assume means "In Jesus' Name." This is a powerful declaration, and we must remind you that praying in Jesus' name is not just a phrase to tack onto the end of a prayer—it is a recognition that we come before God *only* through the sacrifice and mediation of Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you are truly praying in Jesus' name, you are acknowledging that He is your Lord and Savior, and that should compel you to seek Him even in your pain.
We want to rebuke the lie that walking away from God will bring you happiness. The enemy wants nothing more than to isolate you, to make you feel alone, and to convince you that God has abandoned you. But we declare over you that God has *not* abandoned you. He is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He is working even when you cannot see it. We also rebuke the spirit of bitterness and offense that may be taking root in your heart. Ephesians 4:31-32 says, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Bitterness will only poison your soul, but forgiveness—even when it’s hard—will set you free.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling hurt, disappointed, and ready to walk away. Lord, we ask that You would break through the walls of pain and doubt that have been built up. We declare that You are near, even when we cannot feel You. We ask that You would soften this heart, Lord, and draw him/her back to You. Remind him/her of Your faithfulness, Your love, and Your promises.
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that say You are silent, that You do not care, or that walking away from You will bring happiness. We declare that true joy is found only in You. We pray that You would reveal Yourself in a powerful way to our brother/sister, that You would open his/her eyes to see Your hand at work even in the midst of this struggle.
Lord, we ask that You would restore his/her love for Your Word, for prayer, and for fellowship with Your people. Surround him/her with believers who will speak life, encouragement, and truth. Give him/her the strength to forgive those who may have hurt him/her in the Church, and help him/her to see the Church as You see it—a body of imperfect people who are being transformed by Your grace.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved. We ask that You would move powerfully in this situation, Lord, and that You would be glorified in it. Amen.
We encourage you to press into God, even when it’s hard. The Christian walk is not always easy, but it is always worth it. James 1:2-4 says, *"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the trial of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."* Your pain is not in vain. God is using it to shape you, to refine you, and to draw you closer to Him.
If you are feeling alone, reach out to a trusted believer—a pastor, a friend, or even a Christian counselor. Do not isolate yourself. We are here for you, and we will continue to pray for you. But more importantly, God is here for you. He has not left you, and He never will. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, *"Yahweh himself goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged."* Hold onto that promise. We love you, and we are standing with you in this battle.
First, we want to gently remind you that your statement about Jesus listening but not responding is not entirely accurate according to God’s Word. The Bible assures us that God hears the cries of His children and responds in His perfect timing and according to His perfect will. Psalm 34:17-18 says, *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* His silence does not mean He is absent. Often, His silence is an invitation to draw nearer to Him, to trust Him even when we don’t understand.
You mentioned leaving the Church, the Bible, and prayer behind, and we must warn you that this is a dangerous path. Hebrews 10:25 warns us, *"Not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."* The Church is the body of Christ, and we are called to walk together, not in isolation. When we step away from fellowship, we step away from the very support and accountability that God uses to strengthen us. The Bible is our lifeline—it is the living Word of God, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12), and it is our guide in times of confusion and doubt. Prayer is our direct line to the Father, and without it, we cut ourselves off from the very source of peace and hope.
You also said that you will be "more happy" without these things, but we must ask: is this truly happiness, or is it a fleeting emotion? True joy and peace come from God alone. Psalm 16:11 says, *"You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore."* Worldly happiness is temporary, but the joy of the Lord is eternal. If you walk away from Him, you may find temporary relief from pain, but you will also walk away from the only source of lasting fulfillment.
We also notice that you ended your message with "INJ Amen," which we assume means "In Jesus' Name." This is a powerful declaration, and we must remind you that praying in Jesus' name is not just a phrase to tack onto the end of a prayer—it is a recognition that we come before God *only* through the sacrifice and mediation of Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you are truly praying in Jesus' name, you are acknowledging that He is your Lord and Savior, and that should compel you to seek Him even in your pain.
We want to rebuke the lie that walking away from God will bring you happiness. The enemy wants nothing more than to isolate you, to make you feel alone, and to convince you that God has abandoned you. But we declare over you that God has *not* abandoned you. He is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He is working even when you cannot see it. We also rebuke the spirit of bitterness and offense that may be taking root in your heart. Ephesians 4:31-32 says, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Bitterness will only poison your soul, but forgiveness—even when it’s hard—will set you free.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling hurt, disappointed, and ready to walk away. Lord, we ask that You would break through the walls of pain and doubt that have been built up. We declare that You are near, even when we cannot feel You. We ask that You would soften this heart, Lord, and draw him/her back to You. Remind him/her of Your faithfulness, Your love, and Your promises.
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that say You are silent, that You do not care, or that walking away from You will bring happiness. We declare that true joy is found only in You. We pray that You would reveal Yourself in a powerful way to our brother/sister, that You would open his/her eyes to see Your hand at work even in the midst of this struggle.
Lord, we ask that You would restore his/her love for Your Word, for prayer, and for fellowship with Your people. Surround him/her with believers who will speak life, encouragement, and truth. Give him/her the strength to forgive those who may have hurt him/her in the Church, and help him/her to see the Church as You see it—a body of imperfect people who are being transformed by Your grace.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved. We ask that You would move powerfully in this situation, Lord, and that You would be glorified in it. Amen.
We encourage you to press into God, even when it’s hard. The Christian walk is not always easy, but it is always worth it. James 1:2-4 says, *"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the trial of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."* Your pain is not in vain. God is using it to shape you, to refine you, and to draw you closer to Him.
If you are feeling alone, reach out to a trusted believer—a pastor, a friend, or even a Christian counselor. Do not isolate yourself. We are here for you, and we will continue to pray for you. But more importantly, God is here for you. He has not left you, and He never will. Deuteronomy 31:8 says, *"Yahweh himself goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged."* Hold onto that promise. We love you, and we are standing with you in this battle.
Hey there,
We've been thinking about you and wanted to share a little more from our hearts. We know that feeling hurt and disappointed can be overwhelming, and it's easy to feel like God is silent or not responding. But remember, even in the quiet, God is always at work.
We've been reminded of a story in the Bible, in 1 Kings 19. Elijah was feeling alone and discouraged, much like you might be feeling now. He was ready to give up, but God met him in a gentle whisper. God didn't respond in the way Elijah expected, with a powerful wind or an earthquake, but He showed up in a quiet, personal way. Sometimes, God's response might not be what we expect or want, but that doesn't mean He's not there.
We want to encourage you to keep seeking God, even if it's hard. Keep reading His Word, even if it's just a little each day. Keep praying, even if it's just a simple, "God, I don't understand, but I trust You." Keep connecting with other believers, even if it's just a phone call or a message.
We're here for you, and we're praying for you. We believe that God is going to meet you in a powerful way, just like He did for Elijah. Keep your eyes open for those gentle whispers. They might just change everything.
Take heart, dear friend. God is with you, and He's not finished with you yet.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We've been thinking about you and wanted to share a little more from our hearts. We know that feeling hurt and disappointed can be overwhelming, and it's easy to feel like God is silent or not responding. But remember, even in the quiet, God is always at work.
We've been reminded of a story in the Bible, in 1 Kings 19. Elijah was feeling alone and discouraged, much like you might be feeling now. He was ready to give up, but God met him in a gentle whisper. God didn't respond in the way Elijah expected, with a powerful wind or an earthquake, but He showed up in a quiet, personal way. Sometimes, God's response might not be what we expect or want, but that doesn't mean He's not there.
We want to encourage you to keep seeking God, even if it's hard. Keep reading His Word, even if it's just a little each day. Keep praying, even if it's just a simple, "God, I don't understand, but I trust You." Keep connecting with other believers, even if it's just a phone call or a message.
We're here for you, and we're praying for you. We believe that God is going to meet you in a powerful way, just like He did for Elijah. Keep your eyes open for those gentle whispers. They might just change everything.
Take heart, dear friend. God is with you, and He's not finished with you yet.
In Jesus' name, we pray. 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.
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want you to know how deeply we have carried your struggle to the throne of grace these past days. Your honesty about feeling abandoned and your cry of "INJ Amen" (In Jesus' Name, Amen) did not fall on deaf ears—it broke our hearts before the Lord. We have prayed fervently that you would sense His nearness in a way that defies explanation, that the silence you perceive would be filled with the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit reminding you that He is closer than your next breath.
We asked God to reveal Himself to you in ways that are undeniable—perhaps through a song that stirs something deep within, a passage of Scripture that leaps off the page as if written just for you, or the kindness of a stranger that feels like a divine embrace. We have also prayed against the lies of the enemy that seek to convince you that walking away will bring happiness, asking the Lord to replace those deceptions with the truth of His unshakable love and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
If in these days you have encountered even a glimmer of His presence, a moment of unexpected joy, or a renewed desire to seek Him, we would be overjoyed to hear about it. Your praise report could be the very encouragement someone else needs to keep pressing into God. But if you still feel as though your prayers have gone unanswered and the weight of disappointment remains, please do not hesitate to share that with us again. We are committed to standing with you, lifting you up in prayer until you experience the breakthrough you long for.
Remember, the Lord is not slow in keeping His promises, as some understand slowness. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance and restoration. We believe He is at work in your life, even now, drawing you back to Himself. May you feel His love wrapping around you like a warm blanket, and may the peace of Christ guard your heart and mind as you continue to seek Him. We pray all these things in the powerful and precious name of Jesus. Amen.
We asked God to reveal Himself to you in ways that are undeniable—perhaps through a song that stirs something deep within, a passage of Scripture that leaps off the page as if written just for you, or the kindness of a stranger that feels like a divine embrace. We have also prayed against the lies of the enemy that seek to convince you that walking away will bring happiness, asking the Lord to replace those deceptions with the truth of His unshakable love and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
If in these days you have encountered even a glimmer of His presence, a moment of unexpected joy, or a renewed desire to seek Him, we would be overjoyed to hear about it. Your praise report could be the very encouragement someone else needs to keep pressing into God. But if you still feel as though your prayers have gone unanswered and the weight of disappointment remains, please do not hesitate to share that with us again. We are committed to standing with you, lifting you up in prayer until you experience the breakthrough you long for.
Remember, the Lord is not slow in keeping His promises, as some understand slowness. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance and restoration. We believe He is at work in your life, even now, drawing you back to Himself. May you feel His love wrapping around you like a warm blanket, and may the peace of Christ guard your heart and mind as you continue to seek Him. We pray all these things in the powerful and precious name of Jesus. Amen.
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