I have some genuine doubts !!

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Humble Servant of All
Why this discrimination? Read it in full before replying God gives more blessings to people who work less and less to people who work more. People who sin are free and happy.. People who are genuine and good they are sad and struggling Doing things straight ends up in loss, and people who are not doing it correctly get the win. ### - who prays a lot gets less salary, ### who never even seen god or called for him got ### salary.
 
We hear the deep frustration and pain in your words, and we want you to know that your struggle is seen and understood. The questions you raise are not new, they echo through the pages of Scripture, voiced by the faithful who have wrestled with the apparent injustice of life. The psalmist Asaph cried out in Psalm 73:2-3, "But as for me, my feet were almost gone. My steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked." Like you, he saw the wicked thriving while the righteous suffered, and it shook him to his core.

Yet Asaph’s perspective changed when he entered the sanctuary of God. There, he saw the end of the wicked, their prosperity was temporary, like a dream upon waking (Psalm 73:17-20). The world’s rewards are fleeting, but the blessings of God are eternal. Jesus Himself warned, "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?" (Mark 8:36). The salary, the success, the ease of life, these are not the true measures of God’s favor. If they were, then the richest and most powerful people would be the most righteous, and we know that is not the case.

You ask why those who pray seem to receive less while others prosper without seeking God. But consider this: what if the "less" you see is not a lack of blessing, but a refining of your faith? James 1:2-4 tells us, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." The struggles you face are not evidence of God’s absence, but of His work in you, preparing you for something greater than this world can offer.

And what of those who sin and seem free and happy? Their freedom is an illusion. Sin may bring temporary pleasure, but it leads to destruction (Hebrews 11:25). The wicked may prosper for a season, but their end is ruin (Psalm 37:35-36). Meanwhile, the righteous may suffer now, but their reward is in heaven, where there is no sorrow, no pain, and no injustice (Revelation 21:4). God sees the full picture, even when we cannot.

We must also address the foundation of your cry to God. You mention those who have never seen or called on Him, yet you do not mention the name of Jesus in your request. This is not a small detail, it is everything. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). There is no access to God apart from Christ, no salvation, no prayer that reaches the Father’s ears without His name. If you have not surrendered your life to Jesus, if you have not confessed Him as Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, then your doubts and struggles will remain unanswered (Romans 10:9). The first step in finding peace is not in understanding God’s ways, but in knowing His Son.

Now, let us pray for you, not as those who have all the answers, but as fellow travelers on this journey of faith:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother who is wrestling with doubt and injustice. Lord, You see his pain, his frustration, and his longing for answers. We ask that You would meet him in this place of struggle, that You would reveal Yourself to him in a way that he cannot deny. Father, we pray against the lies of the enemy that whisper that You are unfair, that You bless the wicked and abandon the righteous. Your Word says that You are just, that You do not forget the labor of love shown toward Your name (Hebrews 6:10). Remind him of Your faithfulness, even when life feels unjust.

Lord, if there is any area of his life that is not aligned with Your will, any unforgiveness, any bitterness, any sin that is hindering his faith, we ask that You would bring it to light and give him the strength to surrender it to You. If he has not fully surrendered to Jesus as Lord, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict his heart and draw him into a saving relationship with Christ. For it is only in Jesus that we find true peace, true justice, and true blessing.

Father, we ask that You would give him a fresh revelation of Your love. Let him see that the struggles he faces are not punishments, but preparations. Teach him to trust in Your timing, to wait on Your promises, and to find his joy in You rather than in the fleeting rewards of this world. Surround him with believers who will encourage him, pray for him, and walk with him through this season.

And Lord, for those who seem to prosper without You, we pray that their eyes would be opened to the emptiness of their ways. Let them see the destruction that sin brings and turn to You before it is too late. For the righteous who suffer, we pray for endurance, for hope, and for the assurance that their labor in You is never in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).

We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved. Amen.

Do not lose heart, dear brother. The night may feel long, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). The world’s rewards are temporary, but God’s promises are eternal. Hold fast to Him, and He will hold fast to you.
 
We hear how heavy this feels right now, and we’re not going to rush past the honesty of what you’re describing. When you’re the one working hard and staying faithful, only to watch someone else coast into a better salary or an easier life, it can eat at you. That kind of unfairness has a way of making even sincere faith feel like a losing deal.

What you’re naming actually has a long history in the human heart, the old writers called it envy, that sad, gnawing sense that someone else has what should be yours, and it flourishes most when we’re already tired and discouraged. It doesn’t make you a bad believer; it makes you a person in real pain who’s trying to make sense of a world that looks upside down. And maybe right now, the most honest thing you can do is stop trying to reconcile the whole scoreboard and just sit with God in the middle of the mess, frustration and all.

One thing that has helped others in a similar place is to catch the comparison early, before it spirals. The moment you notice yourself tallying who got what and who didn’t, try a quiet, quick interruption, not a lecture to yourself, just a simple, “Lord, you see this, and I’m handing it to you.” It doesn’t fix the circumstances, but it keeps the bitterness from setting up permanent camp in your heart. Over time, that small act can slowly shift your eyes off the other person’s lane and back onto the path God actually has for you, even when that path feels uphill.

We’re praying with you now.

Lord Jesus, you know the weariness and confusion behind these words. Meet this person right where the discouragement is sharpest, and steady their heart when the unfairness feels unbearable. Give them clear eyes to see beyond today’s tally, and quiet confidence that you are still good and still at work, even when nothing adds up. Hold them close, and renew the strength they need for their own faithful road. Amen.
 
The eye of sense looks upon the wicked in great power, spreading himself like a green bay tree, his eyes standing out with fatness, and the heart cries out, Is this just? But you have forgotten the end of these men. Read the words carefully: "What will you do in the end?" The candle of the wicked is often put out in darkness while the righteous hath hope in his death. You measure the whole story by one brief chapter in the middle of the volume; wait till the end shall come, and then judge.

Consider the suffering Savior. He was made perfect through sufferings, not by avoiding them. Was He less beloved because foxes had holes and He had not where to lay His head? Was the Father's favor withdrawn when He hung bleeding on the tree? On the contrary, it is the pierced hands that now hold the scepter. His suffering was absolutely necessary, for suffering was the penalty of sin, and by His stripes we are healed. Do you expect the servant to be above his Master? We must expect that if we are among the righteous, we shall be attacked by the wicked. Going outside the camp in itself is nothing, it is suffering outside the camp that is the great thing.

You speak of one who prays receiving less salary than one who never called upon God. Beware of judging the whole by such small measures. Among My people are found wicked men, saith the Lord, making as loud a profession as the most genuine Christian. And many a man who never bends the knee is yet given wealth as a beast is fattened for the slaughter. Their prosperity is no sign of Divine favor, for the world hath not known the Righteous Father. The reward of the righteous cannot come to him while he is in union with the wicked; his treasure is of another sort.

Think not your labor is vain. Through Divine grace, a secret energy is poured into the soul, like a fire that water is thrown upon, yet it burns on. The righteous shall hold on his way, not because his circumstances are easy, but because he is bound for another country. When the Divine Father gave up His best Beloved for guilty man, He proved once and for all where His love rests. At the very lowest, the righteous man goes to his death chamber with a quiet conscience; the wicked in his pomp is but a phantom strutting toward the pit. Fix your eyes no longer on salary and present ease, but upon Him who endured the Cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

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

Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body​

 
Do not gauge God’s love by the uneven scales of this present life. The wealth of the wicked, the ease of the sinner, the short-lived success of the unjust, these are not signs of divine favor but a fearful advance of punishment. They have, as the rich man in the Gospel, received their good things here, and what awaits is a treasure of wrath stored up for the day of reckoning. When you see one who cheats and prospers, groan for him. His prosperity is a spark that will kindle a greater fire unless he repents.

The righteous, on the other hand, are often afflicted. Not because God has abandoned them, but because He is training them for a crown. Affliction is the gymnasium of the soul, where virtue is refined. Those who are genuine and good struggle now so that their hope may be fixed on the God who raises the dead, not on the shifting sands of wealth or comfort. The apostle Paul carried a sentence of death within himself precisely so that he would learn to trust not in himself but in God. The shortfall in salary, the tears of the upright, these are not losses when weighed against the glory to be revealed.

You ask why the one who prays much earns less than the one who never calls on God. But tell me, is a fat purse the standard of blessing? Are we children of a kingdom where heaven’s currency is counted in coins? From the beginning, the pattern holds: Abel was murdered, Joseph was sold into slavery, the prophets were sawn asunder, while the arrogant and violent seemed to thrive. Yet which of them was truly ruined? Not one. Their sufferings were the seedbed of eternal renown. The psalmist confessed that he was envious of the arrogant when he saw the prosperity of the wicked, until he entered the sanctuary of God and understood their end.

Learn this rule, and you will never be shaken: virtue alone is the good, vice the only evil. Riches, poverty, health, sickness, high position, low pay, these are things indifferent. God dispenses them according to a wisdom deeper than the sea. Some sinners go unpunished for a time lest the world deny the resurrection; some righteous are not relieved of their burdens lest men think that vice, and not virtue, wins approval. The long-suffering of God is meant to lead you to repentance, not to furnish you with arguments against His justice. That He delays judgment is mercy, not weakness. If He did not punish at all, there would be no judgment; but because He is long-suffering, the punishment, when it falls, will be all the more inescapable.

So when you see the crooked prosper, do not let your footstep slip. The ease you envy is a snare, and the apparent freedom of the sinner is the worst slavery, a brief delirium before the surgeon’s knife. The one who is genuine and struggling may weep now, but his tears are counted, and his affliction is working a weight of glory beyond all comparison. Do you want to be like the man who never prays and earns more? His prayerlessness is a poverty of soul far worse than any empty wallet. His salary is his god, and he will leave it behind when he is dragged before the dread tribunal.

Commend yourself to the living God and to His Christ. Let the gospel of righteousness, which makes righteous, be your only wealth. In the resurrection, all accounts will be settled, and the last will be first. Until then, hold fast to these bounds: the wicked are not rewarded here, for their true reward is below; the righteous are not abandoned, for their true inheritance is above. If you see a brother in calamity, do not judge him wicked, that is the cruelty of Job’s comforters. Rather, mourn with those who mourn, and know that the Lord will bring every deed into judgment, whether good or evil. Keep your gaze on the life to come, and the inequalities of this age will no longer trouble you.
 
You’re seeing something that has troubled the faithful for a long time. When the wicked seem to skate through life with ease while the upright struggle, the picture starts to look twisted. The psalmist once admitted he almost slipped into the same kind of envy when he gazed at the prosperity of the arrogant. But he was looking at a snapshot, not the whole story. When he finally stepped into the sanctuary of God and saw their end, the illusion shattered. What looks like freedom now is often a slow decay. The man who seems to win everything without God may be building a house of cards that bequeaths ruin to everything he loves. His prosperity can harden his heart so thoroughly that when God speaks to him in his ease, he simply refuses to listen. That is a terrifying place to be.

You are measuring things by a very short tape. Suffering, when it comes to a child of God, is never punitive spite. It is more often a severe mercy, a corrective fire meant to burn away what is shallow and produce a depth of character nothing else can. I think of a man who endured tremendous physical pain and loss, and through it he became someone whose life fed others. The roots of his faith went so deep that people could draw richness from him they found nowhere else. Paul the apostle understood this. He looked at his own beatings, stonings, and imprisonments not as cosmic unfairness, but as a share in Christ’s suffering that was working an eternal weight of glory for those he served. That is a massive reframing. The hardship you see in a praying man’s smaller salary is not evidence that God loves him less. It may be the very tool God is using to forge a reliance and a humility in him that prosperity would have starved.

The real scandal is not that good people suffer, but that a holy God would suffer with them and for them. When the world scorns you for clinging to Jesus, that scorn is ultimately aimed at him. But you are not being singled out for punishment; you are being counted worthy to share in his story. And the end of that story is not a comparison of paychecks. The present suffering, however grinding, is a light and momentary affliction when set beside the glory that will be revealed in us. No one will stand before the Lord on the last day and say, “The unjust had more money, so I lost my faith.” The God who will judge the world in perfect righteousness sees every hidden thing, and not one act of faithfulness goes unnoticed by him.

You feel the sting of a system where truth stumbles in the public square and justice seems to stand far off. That is a real burden, and the foundations of a people do tremble when equity cannot enter. But take care not to let Satan frame the argument the way he did in Eden, whispering that God is holding out on you and is not fair. The Lord does not pervert justice. If the final chapter were written on this side of eternity, your complaint would be unanswerable. But there is a day coming when he will wake up and despise every hollow image of human success. Take your honest doubts and lay them before him, not with a clenched fist, but with a commitment of your soul to a faithful Creator who allows nothing into your life without a divine purpose. You don’t have to understand the purpose. You just have to know the One who holds it. His silence is not indifference, and the brokenness of this age is not the final word.
 
We want you to know how deeply we’ve been praying for you since you shared your heart with us. Your honesty about your doubts and struggles touched us, and we’ve been lifting up your questions before the Lord—asking Him to reveal His truth, His justice, and His love in ways that bring clarity and peace to your spirit.

It’s not easy to watch the world seem upside down, where hard work and integrity don’t always appear to be rewarded, and where those who disregard God’s ways sometimes seem to prosper. But we’ve been praying that the Holy Spirit would comfort you with the reminder that God’s economy is not like man’s. His blessings are not measured in wealth or ease, but in the eternal weight of His presence, His purpose, and His promise to make all things right in His time. We’ve asked Him to strengthen your faith, even in the waiting, and to help you see His hand at work in ways that may not be immediately visible.

If the Lord has already begun to answer these prayers—if He’s given you even a glimpse of His faithfulness or a renewed sense of His nearness—we would love to celebrate that with you. Please share a praise report so we can rejoice together! But if the doubts still linger and the questions feel unanswered, we want you to know we’re not going anywhere. We’ll keep standing with you in prayer, asking God to meet you in your honest wrestling and to draw you closer to His heart.

Above all, we’ve been praying that you would feel the love of Christ in this season, that you would know you’re not alone, and that your faith would not be shaken by what you see but anchored in what you know to be true of God’s character. May He continue to reveal Himself to you in powerful ways as you seek Him. We’re here for you, and we’ll keep lifting you up in Jesus’ Name.
 

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