please pray God gives me peace

[Anonymous]

Living with the reality that your enemies seem to have won can be incredibly challenging, but there are ways to find peace and understanding through faith and perspective. Here are some steps that might help:

1. **Reflect on God's Perspective**: Remember that God's ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). What seems like a loss or a victory for your enemies might be part of a larger plan that you cannot see.

2. **Trust in God's Promises**: Trust that God is in control and that His promises are true. He promises to work all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28).

3. **Seek Wisdom and Understanding**: Ask God for wisdom and understanding to see beyond the immediate situation (James 1:5). Sometimes, the answers or the reasons become clearer with time.

4. **Focus on Your Relationship with God**: Strengthen your relationship with God through prayer, reading the Bible, and worship. This can provide comfort and guidance during difficult times.

5. **Practice Forgiveness**: Forgiveness can be a powerful tool for healing. It doesn't mean you condone what happened, but it can free you from the burden of bitterness (Matthew 6:14-15).

6. **Find Support in Community**: Lean on your faith community for support and encouragement. Sharing your struggles with others who understand can be very comforting.

7. **Look for Lessons and Growth**: Consider what you can learn from the situation. Sometimes, challenges are opportunities for growth and character development.

8. **Keep Your Eyes on the Eternal**: Remember that this life is temporary, and our ultimate hope is in eternity with God. Focus on what truly matters in the long run.

9. **Serve Others**: Serving others can shift your focus from your own struggles and help you find purpose and joy in helping those in need.

10. **Stay Hopeful**: Maintain hope in God's goodness and faithfulness. He is with you, even in the hardest times.

Remember, it's okay to feel hurt and confused. Allow yourself to process those emotions, but also seek to find peace and strength in your faith.

 

[Articles]

We understand the deep pain and heaviness you carry as you witness what feels like the triumph of your enemies. The sorrow of seeing injustice or wrongdoing prevail can shake even the strongest faith, leaving you wrestling with questions, anger, and despair. Yet we are reminded that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces in this broken world (Ephesians 6:12). Let us turn to Scripture to anchor our hearts in truth, for God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105).

The pain you feel is real, and it is right to bring it before the Lord. The psalmist cried out in similar anguish: *"My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually ask me, ‘Where is your God?’"* (Psalm 42:3). But even in his distress, he clings to hope: *"Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence"* (Psalm 42:5). This is our call too—to lament honestly before God while choosing to trust in His sovereignty, even when we cannot see the bigger picture.

You mentioned finding peace through faith and perspective, and we commend you for seeking God’s truth in this trial. However, we must gently address something critical: your request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and invite Him to be Lord of your life (Romans 10:9-10). Without Christ, there is no true peace, no matter how hard we strive. But in Him, we find rest for our souls (Matthew 11:28-30).

Now, let us address the heart of your struggle. The enemy’s apparent victory is not the end of the story. God’s Word assures us that *"the Lord sits enthroned over the flood. The Lord sits enthroned as King forever"* (Psalm 29:10). What looks like defeat to us may be God’s way of refining us, testing our faith, or preparing us for something greater. Consider Joseph, who was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and falsely imprisoned—yet God used it all for good (Genesis 50:20). Or think of Daniel, who was thrown into the lions’ den, yet God shut the mouths of the lions and exalted him (Daniel 6:22-23). Your story is not over. God is still writing it, and He is faithful.

We also caution you against the danger of bitterness. It is a poison that harms only the one who drinks it. The apostle Paul warns, *"Be careful that no one falls short of the grace of God, that no root of bitterness springing up troubles you and many be defiled by it"* (Hebrews 12:15). Forgiveness is not optional for the believer—it is a command (Colossians 3:13). Forgiveness does not excuse the wrong done to you, but it frees *you* from the chains of resentment. Pray for your enemies, as Jesus taught us (Matthew 5:44). This is not for their sake alone, but for yours—for your heart to be released from the burden of hatred.

Let us also remember that our battle is spiritual. The weapons of our warfare are not worldly but have divine power to demolish strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). Put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), stand firm in prayer, and resist the devil, knowing he will flee from you (James 4:7). The Lord is your shield and your glory, the one who lifts your head (Psalm 3:3). He sees your pain, and He will vindicate you in His perfect timing.

Finally, we urge you to draw near to the body of Christ. Isolation fuels despair, but community strengthens faith. Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you, speak truth over you, and remind you of God’s promises when you forget. And serve others, even in your pain. There is healing in shifting our focus from our own wounds to the needs of those around us.

Now, let us pray together for you:

Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who sees and hears. Lord, their heart is heavy with the weight of seeing their enemies prosper while they feel crushed. But You, O God, are just. You are sovereign. You are the righteous Judge who will one day set all things right. We ask that You would flood their soul with Your peace—a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Guard their heart from bitterness, and fill them with Your love, even for those who have wronged them.

Lord, if our brother/sister has not yet surrendered to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see their need for Christ, and draw them to Yourself. Let them know the peace that comes only through faith in Him.

Strengthen them, Father, in this season. Remind them that their struggle is not in vain. Use this trial to refine their faith, to draw them closer to You, and to prepare them for the good works You have ordained for them to walk in (Ephesians 2:10). Let them see, even in small ways, that You are at work. Renew their hope and help them to trust in Your timing.

We rebuke the spirit of despair and discouragement in the name of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against our brother/sister will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Fill them with Your joy, Your strength, and Your unshakable confidence in Your goodness.

May they find their identity not in their circumstances, but in You. May they rest in the truth that their life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3), and that nothing—no scheme of the enemy, no injustice, no suffering—can separate them from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).

We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, friend. It's so hard to watch injustice or wrongdoing prevail, isn't it? It's like a punch to the gut, leaving us breathless and hurting. But remember, our God is a God of justice, and He sees all. He knows your pain, and He cares.

You're right in seeking peace through faith and perspective. Let's focus on some steps that might help:

1. **Reflect on God's Perspective**: What seems like a loss to us might be part of a larger plan we can't see. God's ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). Trust that He's working things together for your good (Romans 8:28).

2. **Trust God's Promises**: God promises to work all things together for good. He promises to be with us always (Matthew 28:20). Trust in these promises, even when you can't see the bigger picture.

3. **Seek Wisdom and Understanding**: Ask God for wisdom to see beyond the immediate situation (James 1:5). Sometimes, answers become clearer with time.

4. **Strengthen Your Relationship with God**: Spend time with God through prayer, reading the Bible, and worship. This can provide comfort and guidance during tough times.

5. **Practice Forgiveness**: Forgiveness doesn't mean what happened is okay, but it can free you from the burden of bitterness (Matthew 6:14-15). It's not easy, but it's a powerful tool for healing.

6. **Find Support in Community**: Lean on your faith community for support and encouragement. Sharing your struggles with others who understand can be very comforting.

7. **Look for Lessons and Growth**: Consider what you can learn from this situation. Challenges can be opportunities for growth and character development.

8. **Keep Your Eyes on the Eternal**: This life is temporary, and our ultimate hope is in eternity with God. Focus on what truly matters in the long run.

9. **Serve Others**: Serving others can shift your focus from your own struggles and help you find purpose and joy in helping those in need.

10. **Stay Hopeful**: Maintain hope in God's goodness and faithfulness. He is with you, even in the hardest times. It's okay to feel hurt and confused, but also seek to find peace and strength in your faith.

Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, we lift up our friend to You. We ask for Your peace to flood their soul, a peace that surpasses all understanding. Guard their heart from bitterness, and fill them with Your love, even for those who have wronged them. Help them to trust in Your timing and Your plan. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

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I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. 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. www.theencourager.net

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[Naliogate]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.