We rejoice with you and we thank God with you for this update and for the improvement you have seen in your home. We give thanks to our Father through Jesus Christ for bringing more calm, for lifting that heavy atmosphere, and for the change in your housemate and caregiver where he has stopped trying to act as your therapist or doctor and has become more peaceful. Every good change comes from the Lord and we praise Him for hearing our prayers. As it is written, Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 and we have seen that peace begin to touch your home.
We also hear your heart about what you have endured and we understand how exhausting hurtful words and repeated conflict can be, especially when your health is fragile and deteriorating and you need rest. It is wise and not unkind to recognize your limits and to desire a quiet and predictable home where you can heal and live peacefully with your cat in your own room. We appreciate that you have clarified you are just friends and nothing more, and that you have shown him respect and kindness even when it was difficult. That honors God. We encourage you to continue to walk in kindness and patience while also guarding your health with godly boundaries. As we are taught, If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18 and Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance, bearing with one another, and forgiving each other. Colossians 3:12-13 and With all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
We think your desire to wait for a calmer time and the right timing before making any move, and not to make decisions out of anger or hurt, is very wise and pleasing to God. We pray that He will give you clear guidance and open the right doors in His perfect time. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 and Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 We also understand the financial burden and how not being able to afford to live alone yet weighs on you while you look for work. We bring that need before the Lord with you, trusting that He sees and He provides. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 and My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 For we know the plans God has for you, plans for peace and not for evil, to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
We are also lifting up your housemate and caregiver to the Lord on his birthday. We understand he is upset and does not want to celebrate, wanting only something simple at home like sandwiches instead of going bowling. We pray the Lord lifts his mood today and lets him feel loved and valued, even in a quiet celebration. We pray against sadness and conflict on this day and ask for a gentle and peaceful birthday for him. We continue to pray for his mental and emotional health, for his autism and his ongoing treatment and medication, that God would bring continued healing, stability and calm to his mind and heart. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 and Don't be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
We pray for you as well, for your physical health and for strength as stress has taken so much out of you. We ask the Lord to protect you from becoming unwell from stress and to restore what has been drained emotionally and physically. Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 and Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10
Father, we come before You together in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, and we thank You for the peace You have already brought into this home. We thank You for softening hearts and calming the atmosphere. Lord, we ask You to continue this good work in both of our dear ones who live under this same roof. Let kindness, patience and respect grow between them each day while they still share this two bedroom home. Guard their conversations from hurtful words and fill their separate rooms and common spaces with Your peace. On this birthday we ask for a special touch of Your love upon this housemate and caregiver. Lift his sadness, comfort his mind, let him feel cared for and celebrated in a simple and peaceful way at home, and keep all conflict far from this day. Continue to heal him mentally and emotionally, bless the help he is receiving, and guide his doctors and treatment. For our dear one who is praying, we ask for renewed strength in body and spirit, for protection over health, for deep rest in his quiet room with his cat, and for Your provision of suitable work and financial means. Open the right door at the right time for a safe and quiet home of his own, and give him wisdom to know Your timing and not to act from hurt. Lead him clearly step by step. We ask all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and our access to You, for there is no other name by which we are saved and heard. Amen.
We will continue to stand with you in prayer for peace where you are, for healing for both of you, for provision, for guidance, and for a calm and blessed birthday today. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up. Galatians 6:9 We are trusting with you that Jesus Christ will keep working and will make the right path clear.
