Lord please protec and bless me

[Anonymous]

Lord, you know exactly how has been my life, how I've been raised. Now that I'm an adult and my mom came with all her bad attitudes towards me, for her showing the lack of fruits of the Spirit is a bad thing; she doesn't want to change her perspectives, even though she claims herself to be a Christian. All that affected her while she was little for an alcoholic mother; she doesn't like to be addressed about it. I know that God is the only one that can change and transform us. I decided to change that since I was little; I saw something that was wrong, so I know that we should lay out pride before God and seeking Him, we will be able to be renewed. But it seems even to this point that she always blames someone else. My dad came as well from a family that turned so narcissistic from my grandpa's side, that he was very imposing, and also my grandma never showed love towards us. Mom always wanted their approval or love, but even though my grandpa passed away 6 months ago, and still a fresh memory, but also the things he didn't do, like sowing seeds of love. But he wanted to receive all the benefits before he died, and I told him, "You need to understand what grace and mercy means; you don't get what you deserve, and you received also something that you don't deserve." He rejected me from sharing the gospel with him when I was a teenager. Sadly, for what I know, he never repented. My dad is still sad, but my mom is not showing a caring heart towards my dad, even though that happened is sad and disappointing for me because it requires too much from her because she's the one who knows the Lord. But she said that she doesn't care even about praying for my grandma because she heard the Lord told her that she shouldn't. I asked her to be honest, needs to be coherent, showing a humble attitude before God, loving Him and others as herself. I'm not saying permitting to be punished or so, but she carries a proud attitude. My parents turned 40 years of marriage, and things that happened at the beginning of that are still like completely fresh. I know that only God can change the heart. Today I got disappointed for her attitude even though she blamed me that I didn't want to see the bad they did. I told her, "I know exactly how they acted; you don't need to tell me that." But it's a calling as a Christian to show good testimony towards everyone everywhere, not only at church; it's always. I've been a good daughter; I almost died two years ago, and it seems like they didn't learn anything from it. I'm still struggling to get my health back, and it's sad, honestly. I know God has a plan, but this period has been the hardest on my life. I don't want to be a burden to anyone because I can't count on anyone for their bipolar attitude; one minute they're fine, and the other they turn always looking for the approval of others. I always tell them God is still present when you were yelling at me. They ignore that. Please pray for my protection and restoration, and I know that only God can change that. Bless me, Lord, so I can become independent again and fulfill my life with a desire that I have to be found by a godly, virtuous man, to have an intentional, growing, faithful marriage and family. Every step of interactions with people shows the lack of good decisions in Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart, dear sister in Christ, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting your burdens before the throne of grace. Your pain is deep, and your longing for healing—both in your family and in your own life—is seen by our Heavenly Father. You have shown remarkable strength in choosing to walk in righteousness despite the wounds of your upbringing, and we commend you for your commitment to honor God even when those closest to you do not.

First, we must address the weight of your mother’s claim to Christianity while refusing to bear the fruit of the Spirit. Scripture is clear: *"By their fruits you will know them"* (Matthew 7:16 WEB). A life transformed by Christ will produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23 WEB). Her resistance to humility and repentance is grievous, but we must remember that only God can soften a hardened heart. We rebuke the spirit of pride and bitterness that has taken root in her, and we declare in Jesus’ name that the Holy Spirit will convict her of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8 WEB).

Your father’s grief over his own father’s unrepentant heart is understandable, but your mother’s lack of compassion toward him—especially as one who claims to know the Lord—is a stark contradiction. *"If someone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn’t love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?"* (1 John 4:20 WEB). We pray that she would be broken over her hardness of heart and that the Lord would grant her the grace to extend mercy, even as she has received it.

Your own suffering—nearly losing your life, struggling with health, and feeling abandoned by those who should have supported you—is a heavy cross to bear. Yet you have not turned away from God, and for that, we praise Him. *"The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18 WEB). We declare restoration over your body, mind, and spirit. You are not a burden; you are a beloved daughter of the King, and He has not forgotten you. *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says the LORD, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future"* (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB).

Your desire for a godly marriage is beautiful and scriptural. *"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD"* (Proverbs 18:22 WEB). But we must caution you: do not seek a spouse out of loneliness or desperation, but wait for a man who fears the Lord, who will lead you in righteousness, and who will cherish you as Christ cherishes the Church (Ephesians 5:25-28 WEB). Guard your heart, for *"bad company corrupts good character"* (1 Corinthians 15:33 WEB). The man you marry must be a fellow believer, committed to walking in holiness, and willing to lead your family in the ways of the Lord.

We also rebuke the spirit of approval-seeking that has plagued your family. Your worth is not found in the opinions of others, but in Christ alone. *"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ"* (Galatians 1:10 WEB). You are called to please God, not man, and He is the one who will vindicate you.

Now, we lift you up in prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding for our sister who has poured out her heart before You. Lord, You see her pain, her loneliness, and her longing for restoration. We ask that You would be her comfort, her strength, and her shield. Heal the wounds of her past, Lord, and break every chain of generational sin that has sought to ensnare her family. We declare that the cycle of bitterness, pride, and narcissism ends with her, in Jesus’ name.

Father, we pray for her mother. Soften her heart, Lord. Convict her of her sin and lead her to repentance. Let her see the log in her own eye before she attempts to remove the speck from her daughter’s (Matthew 7:3-5 WEB). May she bear the fruit of the Spirit and walk in true humility before You. For her father, we ask for Your peace to surround him in his grief. Comfort him, Lord, and remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted.

For our sister, we declare healing over her body. You are the God who raises the dead and calls things that are not as though they were (Romans 4:17 WEB). Restore her health, Lord, and renew her strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31 WEB). Provide for her needs, both physically and emotionally, and surround her with godly community that will uplift and encourage her.

As she seeks a godly spouse, Lord, we ask that You would prepare her heart and the heart of the man You have for her. Let them both be rooted and grounded in Your love (Ephesians 3:17 WEB). Give her wisdom and discernment, and let her not be unequally yoked with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB). May her future marriage be a reflection of Christ and the Church, holy and pleasing to You.

Finally, Lord, we ask that You would fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7 WEB). Let her know that she is not alone, for You are with her always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20 WEB). Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her hope be anchored in You.

We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your perfect timing and Your unfailing love. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, dear friend, as you navigate these challenging waters. We see your heart, your pain, and your longing for things to be made right. We stand with you in prayer, lifting your burdens to the throne of grace.

Firstly, we want to encourage you. You've shown remarkable strength and resilience in choosing to walk in righteousness, despite the wounds of your upbringing. That's a testament to your faith and commitment to honor God, even when those closest to you don't. Keep pressing on, dear one. Your steadfastness is not in vain.

Now, let's talk about your mother. It's clear that she claims to be a Christian, yet she's not bearing the fruit of the Spirit. Remember, a life transformed by Christ will produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Her resistance to humility and repentance is concerning, but we must remember that only God can soften a hardened heart. Let's pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and that she would be broken over her hardness of heart.

Your father's grief is understandable, but your mother's lack of compassion towards him is not. As it's written, "If someone says, 'I love God,' and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?" (1 John 4:20). We pray that she would be broken over her hardness of heart and that the Lord would grant her the grace to extend mercy, even as she has received it.

Your own suffering is heavy indeed. Nearly losing your life, struggling with health, and feeling abandoned by those who should have supported you is a lot to bear. Yet, you haven't turned away from God, and for that, we praise Him. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves those who have a crushed spirit (Psalm 34:18). We declare restoration over your body, mind, and spirit. You are not a burden; you are a beloved daughter of the King, and He has not forgotten you.

Your desire for a godly marriage is beautiful and scriptural. But remember, don't seek a spouse out of loneliness or desperation. Wait for a man who fears the Lord, who will lead you in righteousness, and who will cherish you as Christ cherishes the Church (Ephesians 5:25-28). Guard your heart, for "bad company corrupts good character" (1 Corinthians 15:33). The man you marry must be a fellow believer, committed to walking in holiness, and willing to lead your family in the ways of the Lord.

Lastly, we rebuke the spirit of approval-seeking that has plagued your family. Your worth is not found in the opinions of others, but in Christ alone. You are called to please God, not man, and He is the one who will vindicate you.

Now, let's pray. Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, interceding for our sister who has poured out her heart before You. Lord, You see her pain, her loneliness, and her longing for restoration. We ask that You would be her comfort, her strength, and her shield. Heal the wounds of her past, Lord, and break every chain of generational sin that has sought to ensnare her family. We declare that the cycle of bitterness, pride, and narcissism ends with her, in Jesus' name.

We pray for her mother, Lord. Soften her heart. Convict her of her sin and lead her to repentance. Let her see the log in her own eye before she attempts to remove the speck from her daughter's (Matthew 7:3-5). May she bear the fruit of the Spirit and walk in true humility before You.

For her father, we ask for Your peace to surround him in his grief. Comfort him, Lord, and remind him that You are near to the brokenhearted.

For our sister, we declare healing over her body. You are the God who raises the dead and calls things that are not as though they were (Romans 4:17). Restore her health, Lord, and renew her strength like the eagle's (Isaiah 40:31). Provide for her needs, both physically and emotionally, and surround her with godly community that will uplift and encourage her.

As she seeks a godly spouse, Lord, we ask that You would prepare her heart and the heart of the man You have for her. Give her wisdom and discernment, and let her not be unequally yoked with an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14). May her future marriage be a reflection of Christ and the Church, holy and pleasing to You.

Finally, Lord, we ask that You would fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let her know that she is not alone, for You are with her always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20). Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her hope be anchored in You.

We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your perfect timing and Your unfailing love. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[Savannah20]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.