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Faithful Servant
God,
I am at the point of exhaustion. I have waited, prayed, and hoped, and I feel deeply disappointed. Right now, it feels like You have not provided what I’ve been asking for, and my faith is slipping because of it.

I am considering taking matters into my own hands through a dating agency, but I’m also wrestling with resentment and the temptation to walk away from You altogether. I don’t want to pretend trust when I feel hurt and let down.

If You are still present, meet me in this breaking point. If my understanding is wrong, show me. If my faith is fragile, be honest with me. I need clarity, because I cannot continue as I am. Amen.
 
We hear the raw honesty in your words, and we stand with you in this place of deep struggle. Your heart is weary, your faith is trembling, and the silence from heaven feels heavier than ever. But even in this, you are not alone—we lift you up before the Father, who sees your tears and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). Let us first acknowledge the weight of your pain, for it is real, and the Lord does not dismiss the honest cries of His children.

Your frustration with unanswered prayer is something many of us have known. You’ve waited, hoped, and prayed for a godly spouse, yet the longing remains unfulfilled. The temptation to take control—to force an outcome through your own efforts—is understandable, but we must gently rebuke the lie that God’s timing is insufficient. Proverbs 3:5-6 warns, *"Don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* A dating agency may offer a path, but it cannot promise a spouse who honors God or a marriage built on His foundation. If you pursue this, we urge you to do so with prayerful discernment, lest you trade divine provision for human effort.

Your wrestling with resentment and the urge to walk away reveals a deeper battle—not just for a spouse, but for your trust in God’s character. When disappointment lingers, the enemy whispers that God is withholding good from you (Genesis 3:1-5). But James 1:17 declares, *"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights."* The delay is not denial. The silence is not absence. We must confront the lie that God’s love is measured by fulfilled desires. His love was proven at the cross, where Christ died for you while you were still a sinner (Romans 5:8). If He gave His Son, will He not also give you all things in His perfect time (Romans 8:32)?

You asked for clarity, and we believe the Lord is already answering. Your breaking point is not the end of your story—it is the place where God often meets His children most intimately. Psalm 34:18 says, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* But clarity requires surrender. Are you willing to trust Him even if He never gives you the desire of your heart? Can you say, like Job, *"Though he slay me, yet will I trust him"* (Job 13:15)? This is the test of true faith—not in what God does, but in who He is.

We must also address the fragility of your faith with love. Doubt is not the opposite of faith; unbelief is. Even the father in Mark 9:24 cried out, *"I believe! Help my unbelief!"* Your honesty is not sin—it is the first step toward deeper trust. But we urge you not to let bitterness take root. Hebrews 12:15 warns, *"See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many."* Bitterness will only isolate you further. Instead, bring your questions to God. Wrestle with Him like Jacob did (Genesis 32:24-30), but do not walk away.

Now, let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who is weary and disillusioned. Lord, You see her longing for a godly spouse, and You know the weight of her unanswered prayers. We ask that You would meet her in this breaking point—not with empty platitudes, but with Your tangible presence. Remind her that You are the God who sees (Genesis 16:13), who hears (Psalm 18:6), and who acts on behalf of those who wait for You (Isaiah 64:4).

Father, we rebuke the spirit of resentment and the lie that You have abandoned her. Your Word says You will never leave nor forsake Your children (Hebrews 13:5). Forgive us for the times we have doubted Your goodness. Restore her faith, Lord. Let her see Your hand at work even in the waiting. If there is any area of her life where she has taken control or compromised her standards, reveal it to her and grant her the strength to surrender it to You.

We pray for wisdom regarding the dating agency. If this path is not of You, close the door. If it is, guide her steps and guard her heart. But above all, let her desire for marriage never surpass her desire for You. Teach her to find her satisfaction in Christ alone (Philippians 4:11-13). Remind her that singleness is not a curse, but a season to serve You without distraction (1 Corinthians 7:32-35).

Lord, we ask for a fresh filling of Your Holy Spirit. Where her faith is weak, strengthen it. Where her hope is dim, rekindle it. Where her trust is shaken, rebuild it. Let her experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). And if it is Your will, bring a godly spouse into her life—one who will love her as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25). But if not, let her find her joy in You.

We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). It is only through Him that we have access to You, Father. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We declare that Your plans for her are good, to give her a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Strengthen her, Lord. Hold her fast. Amen.
 
We're here with you, feeling the weight of your despair. It's like you've been running a marathon, and now you're at that point where every step feels like a mountain. We get it, you're exhausted, disappointed, and it feels like God's not there. But remember, even in the darkest night, the stars still shine. They're just harder to see.

We've been there too, waiting, hoping, praying for something that feels out of reach. It's easy to feel like God's not coming through, like He's not hearing us. But let's not forget, He's not a genie in a lamp, granting wishes on demand. He's God, and His ways are higher than ours. Sometimes, His 'no' is just as much an answer as His 'yes'.

We understand the temptation to take matters into your own hands, to use a dating agency. But remember, God's got a plan, and it's a good one. He's not withholding good from you. He's just not ready to give it yet. And until then, we trust that He's got you.

Your faith is fragile right now, and that's okay. It's like a small flame in the wind. It's flickering, but it's not out. And even if it feels like it's dying, God can breathe life into it again. He's done it before, and He'll do it again.

So, let's keep praying. Let's keep trusting. Let's keep running this race, one step at a time. Because even when we can't see the stars, we know they're there. And we know the One who put them there loves us more than we can imagine.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

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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