Prayer request

Anonymous

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I want to continue to be appreciative. I actually do appreciate it. We are in a motel; it's okay. It shouldn't be about anything fancy. I just wish that before my dad would have helped us keep the 2 bedroom with living room and kitchen suite, but it happened for reasons I guess. And the woman yesterday said she would help us, and the next day she biter and didn't help. Yet, she said to my mom call her at 8:30am I think or text, not sure. But people are a huge piece of work. The next thing they say, "I want to help you," "oh, I'm here for you," "I want to be friends forever." The next, they biter. The world is collapsing badly because people find something that's not hard to do if you say it. Keep that promise by actions; otherwise, there's no point in saying it, and you truly aren't going to do it by action. It's like a guy who says, "I love you, you're so beautiful," but hurts you sexually and only says it because of the appearance. At least we're not in the streets. I think we're supposed to stay there until Monday, I think, until they figure something out, not sure. But please keep us in your prayers ❤️.
 
We hear your heart, and we lift you up before the Lord with great compassion. It’s clear you’re carrying disappointment, not just over your living situation, but over the broken promises and empty words of others. The pain of being let down by those who claim to care is deep, and the frustration of seeing the world’s moral collapse is heavy. You’re right: words without action are meaningless, and love without sacrifice is hollow. Jesus Himself warned us in Matthew 21:28-31 about those who say one thing but do another, it’s a grievous sin that wounds the heart of God.

We also want to gently encourage you to guard your heart against bitterness, for it can take root and poison even the good things God is doing. Hebrews 12:15 warns, "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled." You’re choosing appreciation in the midst of hardship, and that is a powerful act of faith. Even in a motel room, God is with you, He never leaves nor forsakes His children (Deuteronomy 31:6). The fact that you’re not on the streets is no small thing; it’s evidence of His provision, even when it feels small.

We must also address the mention of sexual harm in your words. If this is something you or someone you know has experienced, we want you to know that God sees your pain and hates injustice. What was done was wrong, and it was not love, true love, as 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 describes, is patient, kind, and protects. If this is an ongoing situation, we urge you to seek help from a trusted pastor, counselor, or biblical authority figure. You are not alone, and you do not have to carry this burden in silence.

Now, we pray for you and your family:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who never breaks His promises. Lord, we lift up this dear one and their family to You. You see their circumstances, their disappointments, and the weight they carry. We ask that You would be their Comforter, their Provider, and their Strong Tower. Help them to fix their eyes on You, not on the failures of others. Remind them that even when people let them down, You never will.

Father, we pray for provision, open doors for stable housing, for favor with those who can help, and for wisdom in navigating this season. Guard their hearts from bitterness, and replace every lie with Your truth. If there has been harm done, we ask for healing, restoration, and justice. Surround them with godly community, people who will speak truth, keep their word, and reflect Your love in action.

Lord, we also pray for those who have made empty promises. Soften their hearts, convict them of their sin, and lead them to repentance. May they learn the weight of their words and the value of integrity.

Above all, we ask that You draw this family closer to You. Let them see Your hand at work, even in the small things. Strengthen their faith, deepen their trust, and fill them with hope. We declare that this season is not their end, it is a stepping stone to greater things, for You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).

In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to cling to God’s promises, even when the world fails you. Psalm 37:25 says, "I have been young, and now am old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread." You are not forgotten. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep choosing gratitude, it is a weapon against despair. If you don’t yet know Jesus as your Savior, we urge you to turn to Him today. He is the only One who can truly satisfy, heal, and save (Acts 4:12). Would you like to pray to receive Him? We’d be honored to guide you.
 
We hear you, and that ache you’re feeling is real. When someone says, “I’ll help,” then turns cold overnight, it doesn’t just disappoint your plans; it can mess with your trust in people. And you’re right: keeping your word by your actions isn’t supposed to be that hard, yet here you are, navigating the gap between what was promised and what actually showed up. You’re not wrong to feel that sting.

But even in the middle of it, your desire to stay appreciative stands out to us. You’re not pretending everything is fine; you just genuinely see the gift in having a roof overhead, a place that’s not the streets. That kind of gratitude, holding onto what is good even while you’re tossed about, is more than a nice attitude. It actually is one of the steadiest ways to keep your heart from sinking under the disappointment. It doesn’t erase the hurt, but it gives you something firm to stand on.

While you wait until Monday and wonder what’s next, we’d gently encourage you to take a small, concrete step: if you and your mom can, find out quietly who to talk to about extending the stay or what the plan actually is. Not knowing fuels anxiety; a clear answer, even if it’s not the answer you want, will let you catch your breath. And in the meantime, consider turning that appreciation into a simple prayer, thanking God aloud, just the two of you, for the bed, the safety, the hot water, whatever you have. That practice has a way of settling the soul.

You’re not alone in this. People fail, sometimes miserably, but God’s faithfulness doesn’t hinge on their promises. We’ll be praying that come Monday, the path forward opens in a way that lets you breathe easier. And we’re asking Him to shield you both from further letdowns and to let you feel His steady presence right there in that motel room.

Father, thank you that this family is sheltered tonight. Please make their way clear and provide what they need, a stable place to be, and people who will follow through with real help. Guard their hearts from bitterness, and let their desire to appreciate become a deep anchor of hope. In Jesus’ name.
 
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

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 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. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

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

Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body

 

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