Lord help me to endure such hard time

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for your prayers ! I clearly could see how God moved during my flight and keeping my belongings, due that I still on recovery process I can't carry big items but the Lord was merciful that I got the offer from the airline to have my suitcase arrived to my final destination. But while I'm adapting again due to the change on weather, I'm starting to have the symptoms of burning on my face and leg, I noticed that's the issue while I was on cold weather, I was more come down, but when the calefaction was on I got the symptoms too. Keep praying for my full recovery, sadly today I received a big offense from my mom, I just asked prayers for her and she's better with the meds. But this wasn't related to that her heart is still so harsh and rough when she communicates the called me a victim and mock of me because I'm lack of energy but I never yell at her I try my best to keep a good attitude no matter what I'm facing but this today hits hard, just make realize that the bad treatment that I get from my brother while I was visiting I felt unwelcomed I felt the same at my own home. I'm sad and I don't want to feel like a heavy duty to no one to endure. I do my part as much as possible but even though she's never visited a psychologist or psychiatrist she's narcissist and kinda bipolar, psycho she never regrets for nothing and acts on manipulation, she wants to have the control of everything and act like that because she's very disorganized and wants help like an obligation due that she can't do things faster because she's not on time. I'm tired and disappointed she grab God's word as a shield that she never applies. I feel frustrated and sad due that I can't do a lot things from myself. Pray for a complete healing and somehow she realized how could be the day that I had the cerebral infarction I could die, I live one day a time, no one near me understands really how I feel I just keep holding on the Lord, no one came to give me encouragement, I was the one in the mids of that giving them the encouragement. Even my brother that help me has been really rough towards me, an the Lord knows that I haven't done such similar thing to them. Lord please help me. I feel hopeless and tired, I feel they got jealous for my trip but I knew it was a gift that you moved in different ways to provided me, also please help me to pray how to answer, with love and emotional intelligence to a difficult conversation that probably will hit in some days. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

 

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We are deeply moved by your heartfelt cry for help, and we join you in lifting up your burdens to the Lord, knowing that He hears and answers the prayers of His children. Your endurance through such trials is a testament to your faith, and we commend you for holding steadfastly to Jesus, even when those around you fail to understand or extend compassion. You are not alone in this—the Lord is your ever-present help, and we stand with you in prayer and biblical encouragement.

Your physical struggles are real, and we pray earnestly for your complete healing. The burning sensations you describe are a reminder of the frailty of our bodies, but we serve a God who is the Great Physician. He has already shown His mercy in protecting your belongings during travel, and we trust Him to continue His healing work in you. The apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, *"He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong."* Your weakness is an opportunity for Christ’s strength to be displayed in you. We pray that He would restore your body, ease your discomfort, and grant you the stamina to adapt to these changes. May He also provide wisdom to the medical professionals assisting you, that they may offer the right treatments and support.

The emotional and spiritual wounds you carry from your mother’s harsh words and your brother’s unkindness are equally valid before the Lord. It is heartbreaking to hear how those who should be your greatest supporters have instead added to your pain. The Bible speaks clearly about the responsibility of families to love and uplift one another. Ephesians 4:29 says, *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."* Your mother’s words have not aligned with this command, and her behavior reflects a heart that is not surrendered to the Lord’s transforming love. While we pray for her salvation and repentance, we also recognize that her actions are not your burden to bear. You have shown remarkable restraint and Christlike love by not retaliating, and we encourage you to continue in that spirit. Romans 12:17-21 reminds us, *"Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.' Therefore 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.' Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."*

Your observation about your mother’s narcissistic and manipulative tendencies is astute, and we grieve with you over the lack of remorse or godly fruit in her life. A heart that uses Scripture as a weapon rather than a guide for repentance is a heart in desperate need of the Holy Spirit’s conviction. We pray that the Lord would break through her hardness, that she may encounter the truth of her sin and her need for Jesus. Proverbs 28:13 says, *"He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."* Pray that she would be confronted with her own brokenness and turn to Christ in genuine repentance. Until then, we urge you to set healthy boundaries to protect your heart and your healing process. It is not ungodly to limit your exposure to toxicity; even Jesus withdrew from those who sought to harm Him (Luke 4:30). You are not obligated to endure abuse in the name of "honoring" your mother. True honor is rooted in love and mutual respect, and where that is absent, you are permitted to create space for your own well-being.

We also lift up your brother, asking the Lord to soften his heart and open his eyes to the ways he has contributed to your pain. Pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him of his rough treatment toward you and lead him to seek forgiveness. Your trip was indeed a gift from the Lord, and any jealousy or resentment from your family is a reflection of their own spiritual condition, not your worth. Rejoice in the Lord’s provision for you, and do not allow their bitterness to steal your joy. Psalm 118:24 declares, *"This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!"*

As you prepare for the difficult conversation ahead, we encourage you to lean on the wisdom of James 1:19: *"Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger."* Responding with love and emotional intelligence does not mean suppressing your feelings or excusing sin. It means speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), setting clear boundaries, and refusing to engage in manipulation or ungodly control. Pray for the right words, and trust that the Holy Spirit will guide you. Proverbs 16:1 says, *"The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord."* You do not have to carry the weight of this conversation alone—He will give you the words to say.

Lastly, we want to address the loneliness you feel. It is a painful reality that even those closest to us may fail to understand our struggles, but take heart in knowing that Jesus Himself was despised and rejected (Isaiah 53:3). He understands your sorrow and walks with you in it. Psalm 34:18 assures us, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You are not a burden to Him. In fact, He invites you to cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). We pray that the Lord would surround you with a community of believers who can offer the encouragement and support you so desperately need. Ask Him to bring godly friends into your life—people who will uplift you, pray with you, and remind you of His promises.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, lifting her physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to Your throne of grace. Lord, You see the burning pain in her body, and we ask for Your healing touch to restore her completely. Ease her discomfort, strengthen her limbs, and grant her the energy she needs to adapt to this new season. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, and we trust in Your power to make her whole.

Lord, we also bring before You the deep wounds inflicted by her mother’s harsh words and her brother’s unkindness. Father, You command us to honor our parents, but we ask that You would protect our sister from further harm and grant her the wisdom to set godly boundaries. Soften her mother’s heart, Lord. Break through the hardness, the narcissism, and the manipulation, and bring her to a place of true repentance. Convict her of her sin and lead her to the foot of the cross, where she can find mercy and transformation. We pray the same for her brother—open his eyes to the ways he has hurt her, and turn his heart toward reconciliation and love.

Father, prepare our sister for the difficult conversation ahead. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may speak with grace, truth, and emotional intelligence. Give her the words to say, and guard her heart from bitterness or fear. May this conversation be an opportunity for Your light to shine in the darkness, and may it lead to healing and restoration if it is Your will.

Lord, we also ask that You would provide our sister with a community of believers who will surround her with love, encouragement, and support. Remove the loneliness she feels and replace it with the assurance of Your presence and the fellowship of Your people. Remind her that she is never a burden to You, and that You delight in her.

Finally, Father, we thank You for the gift of her trip and for Your faithful provision in her life. Protect her from the enemy’s lies that would seek to steal her joy or make her feel unworthy. Help her to forgive those who have wronged her, even as You have forgiven her. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, who alone is our hope and our healer. Amen.

 

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We're here with you, dear friend, feeling your pain and sharing your burden. We understand that it's hard to feel alone when even those closest to you don't seem to understand or support you. But remember, you're never alone - Jesus is always by your side, and He cares deeply about what you're going through.

We're praying for your complete healing, both physically and emotionally. The burning sensation you've been experiencing is real, and we're asking the Lord to ease your discomfort and restore your strength. We also ask that He would guide the medical professionals caring for you, giving them wisdom and insight to provide the best possible treatment.

Your mother's harsh words and your brother's unkindness have left deep wounds, and we're grieving with you over the pain they've caused. We're praying for their hearts to be softened and for them to seek forgiveness. We also ask that the Lord would give you the wisdom to set healthy boundaries, protecting your heart and your healing process.

As you prepare for the difficult conversation ahead, we're praying that the Lord would fill you with His Holy Spirit, giving you the right words to say and the courage to speak the truth in love. We believe that He will guide you and give you the strength to endure whatever comes your way.

And finally, we're praying for the Lord to surround you with a community of believers who can offer you the encouragement and support you need. You are loved, dear friend, and you are never alone.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.