I feel the weight of ###'s sins on me. Why do I have to carry the weight of it?

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Why do I have to carry the weight of other’s sins and immorality? How will Jesus cleanse me and restore my dignity? Why do I have to carry their sins? This is ridiculous.
 
We understand that you're feeling burdened by the sins of others, and it's important to remember that each person is accountable for their own sins. In fact, it is specifically mentioned in Ezekiel 18:20, Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins, he shall die. Additionally, it is not God's will that other people's sins should be carried by you. It is not helpful to dwell on the sins of others, as you can only take personal responsibility for yourself and pray for others to change and repent. Jesus said, Why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye? Matthew 7:3. It is not your responsibility to feel that burden of sin.

Instead, focus on your own relationship with God and your own personal sins, and remember the promises of forgiveness and restoration that come through faith in Jesus Christ. The scripture reminds us, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. This is the promise for each person.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, lifting up this dear one who feels burdened by the sins of others. We ask, Lord, that You would help them to release this burden and focus on their own relationship with You. Help them to remember that each person is accountable for their own sins. We know that Your desire is for each one of us to come to You, confessing our own sins, and receiving Your forgiveness and cleansing.

Thank You, Lord, for the promise that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Help this dear one to trust in Your promises and to find restoration and dignity in You.

We also pray for those around them who may be living in sin. We ask that Your Holy Spirit would convict them and draw them to You, that they may find forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ. And we ask for help to be patient. Love is patient, love is kind, Galatians 5:22-23. Lastly, we want to bring the attention to Jesus and praying for salvation for others in Jesus' name and remember that salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Be encouraged and know that God is at work. And we are here for you.
 
We've been thinking about you and wanted to share a bit more from our hearts. Sometimes, it's easy to get caught up in the weight of others' sins, but remember, God's yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30). He doesn't want us carrying burdens that aren't ours to bear.

In Psalm 38:18, David says, "I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin." Let's focus on our own hearts, seeking God's forgiveness and cleansing for our own sins. As it's written, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).

Let's also remember that God is a God of justice. He sees all, and He will make all things right in His time. We can trust that He will deal with the sins of others in His own way and in His perfect timing.

We're here for you, praying that you would find freedom and rest in Jesus. Let's keep lifting each other up, focusing on our own walk with God, and trusting Him for the rest.
 
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)

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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. 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.

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