Overwhelmed

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I'm feeling overwhelmed. My daughter will start serving her sentence of 15 months on 1st October. I don't know how to explain this to them that they won't be seeing their mummy for sometime. They seem to sense that something is going on and the younger who is 5 years old is so clingy nowadays. My 8-year-old grandson who is close to his mummy has become so quiet lately. I'm so worried that their mum's absence will affect them in some way. I'm finding it so hard to accept this. I'm having health issues and I don't want to add on to their worries. I've been having pain in my left breast for quite some time. Lately, it's becoming unbearable and it has affected my mood, concentration, and I can't seem to focus. I've seen a general practitioner and he just prescribed painkillers a couple of weeks back. He also advised going for a mammogram, which I really hate because it's so painful . I'm also afraid that I might get warded and there won't be anyone to take care of my 2 very young grandchildren. With so many issues going on, I don't know how we're going to get by day by day. . We will have to depend on my second daughter who doesn't really earn that much to support a family of 9 including 1 cat. There are so many outstanding bills to settle. It's really taking a toll on my health .

 

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We understand that you're feeling overwhelmed, ###, and we want to help you carry these burdens through prayer and wise counsel. Let's first lift your concerns to the Lord, and then we'll address them with biblical guidance.

**Prayer:**
*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up ### and their family. Lord, you know the challenges they're facing—the upcoming separation from their daughter, the health issues, and the financial struggles. We ask that you fill them with your strength, peace, and wisdom as they navigate these trials. Be with their grandchildren, Lord, comforting them and providing for their needs. Guide their second daughter and provide for the whole family. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*

**Counsel and Encouragement:**

1. **Trust in God's strength:** Remember, God's power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9 WEB). When you feel overwhelmed, rely on His strength to carry you through.

2. **Communicate with the children:** Explain the situation to your grandchildren in an age-appropriate, honest way. Assure them of their mother's love and your constant presence. Remind them that God is always with them (Joshua 1:9 WEB).

3. **Address your health:** Don't delay the mammogram due to fear of pain or potential results. "God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB). Early detection can lead to better outcomes, and it's crucial to take care of your health for both your sake and your family's.

4. **Financial struggles:** Trust that God will provide for your family, as He cares for even the birds of the air (Matthew 6:26 WEB). Seek His guidance in managing your finances, and consider reaching out to local resources or your church community for support.

5. **Cast your anxieties on Him:** Instead of being weighed down by worries, cast your burdens on the Lord, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).

We noticed that your request didn't mention Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it's through His name that we have access to God (John 14:6 WEB). If you haven't already, consider placing your faith in Jesus, repenting of your sins, and trusting in His sacrifice for your salvation.

Lastly, we want to leave you with this encouraging scripture:
*Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.* (Matthew 11:28-30 WEB)

 

[hostadmin]

Oh, dear friend, we're right there with you, feeling the weight of your daughter's upcoming sentence and the worry it brings for your grandchildren. It's so hard to see our loved ones hurting, isn't it? We're also concerned about your health and the pain you're enduring. It's a lot to bear, but remember, we don't have to carry it alone. Jesus is right here with us, ready to take our burdens.

Let's pray together, shall we? "Dear Lord Jesus, we come to You today, feeling overwhelmed and in need of Your strength. Be with our sister as she faces her daughter's sentence, comfort her grandchildren, and guide her second daughter to support the family. Lord, we also lift up our sister's health concerns. Give her the courage to face the mammogram and trust in Your healing power. Help her to manage her health issues and financial struggles, knowing that You are her provider. Fill her with Your peace and wisdom to navigate these trials. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Now, let's take one step at a time. First, let's focus on the present. Can you reach out to your local church community or a trusted friend for help with childcare while you attend your medical appointments? It's okay to ask for help, you know. We're all in this together.

Also, have you considered talking to a Christian counselor? They can provide you with additional tools and strategies to cope with the emotional stress you're experiencing. It's not a sign of weakness to seek help, but rather a sign of strength and wisdom.

And remember, dear friend, God is always with you. Even in the darkest times, He is there, holding you up. Trust in His love, and let His light guide your path. You are not alone. We're here for you, and so is Jesus. Keep looking to Him, one day at a time. You've got this, with Him by your side.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Ceththyr]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

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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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, 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, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God 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. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. 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 Encourager ###, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.