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[Anonymous]

A most sincere THANK YOU! to everybody who prayed for us. I had requested prayers for our family, which has been struck with serious health issues in my life last December that have caused extreme misery to everybody, particularly our son. He had prayed and asked God to bless my health and my relationship to God for 1 to 2 years prior, and I ended up with metastatic melanoma that led to brain surgery, immunotherapy that caused ketoacidosis, which in turn destroyed the beta cells in my pancreas making me an insulin-dependent effective type-1 diabetic, which took a huge toll emotionally. His previously excellent schoolwork has suffered to the point where he is in serious danger of failing classes. I don't think there was a closer father/son relationship on the planet. We did everything together, even though he's a young man now. This is breaking my heart. I love him dearly. What really upsets me the most is that he prayed for so long for me -- prayers that fulfil the commandment, "Thou shalt honor thy father and mother." This is a VERY GOOD prayer. Why would the opposite happen? Our small family was forged and founded upon God. My wife was an answer to fervent prayer. I had to go about 7000 miles to find her. Our wedding was 100% centered on God.

God has gifted me with amazing things and I want to continue to use these gifts to give away to others, not waste them. I feel they are being wasted. He has given me a passion for what I do, and I would dig into things all the time to go above and beyond what was required, whether at work or on my own time. I have developed things that I don't find in books and wanted to share them freely with others. I had plans to start a YouTube channel in retirement that would specialize in technology and music, and had many topics lined up. I planned to go back into adjunct teaching at a local college part-time as well as spend more time in music with my son -- playing, rehearsing, recording, and writing. God has gifted me musically, and my son even more. He's got amazing gifts, and it is so painful to see this once joyful, talented boy become what he's become. All of that is due to what has happened to me in December. Because of the damage that has been done -- my son's grades/education, his emotional state, the waste of time that has seriously affected my employer due to my 5-month absence dealing with this utter evil, the waste of time going to doctors, the physical toll on my body including my eyesight, cranium, and pancreas, the emotional toll on all three of us, and many more evils -- I have asked God to roll time back and prevent all of this evil. I know it's an outrageous prayer, but I don't know of anything else that would make my son's emotional state and its university situation RIGHT. That's what hurts me the most. What's happening to him is 100% unrighteous. I know people who are men and say they are women, people who cohabitate and are not married, and many other things that are abominations to God, and they are fine. My son sees that kind of thing and even worse at his university. He went there to LEARN, not to live a debauched life like many of his schoolmates do. Why can't he be free to learn like his schoolmates who don't care about God? This really upsets him. God gave him an amazing intellect. I can't help but get angry at times, but I believe God understands.

I'd also been praying for a special encounter with Jesus for quite some time -- to help and comfort us. Recently I heard a wonderful testimony of a woman who had had just that. In fact, she used the same words that I had used in my prayers before I had even heard her -- to have a conversation with Him and to go for a walk with Him. She was miraculously healed from metastatic cancer. It was an amazing testimony and she had the medical records to verify it. Why is it that these things always seem to happen to somebody else? My wife tells me these things happen to "certain people." I tell her that God is not a respecter of persons and that God can do anything. All we want is what we had -- what He had already given us -- without the health issues. I found a text I sent to my son from back in 2019 about a used keyboard for sale online (I find myself reminiscing over past texts, emails, facebook posts, etc...). His response was, "I'm happy with what I've got." That's how I felt before all this happened -- I was extremely happy with what we had as a family, and was extremely happy in my employment. There's an old secular song from the '70s that actually invokes "the Lord," and goes, "I ain't askin' for much. I said Lord take me downtown, I'm just lookin' for..." I'll leave out what he's looking for, but he actually states it like he's praying to God for it, and God clearly states that what he is asking for is sinful. I'm not asking for anything but what God has already given us, and it's not sinful. I'm a utilitarian kind of person and like utility vehicles that are practical and can be used for good things and helping others. I was done with the fancy car thing decades ago -- not for me...learned my lesson quickly. I don't want one nor do I ask for one. I make good money (God had really blessed us financially), but enjoy the simple things in life. My son and I had a wonderful road-trip vacation back in the summer of 2024 with some very precious dad/son heart-to-heart talk time on the long drive, not to mention the wonderful vacation time we had once we got there. That's what I love. I can't even express how much I would want to be there now. We used to meet before school/work for early morning coffee and conversation, and would meet for lunch once a week. At that time he was commuting to a school (he's always lived at home) a few minutes from my workplace. That was an amazing blessing that filled my heart with joy and I always looked forward to his call, telling me he was ready to go. My heart yearns for those precious times now.

Please continue to pray for us in Jesus's name. I keep asking God, who is GOOD, why all this happened after my son fervently prayed such GOOD prayers, rooted in nothing but love for his dad, for so long. There is no good in what has happened.

Thank you so much.

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[Articles]

We join you in lifting up your family in fervent prayer, and we are deeply moved by your heartfelt testimony of faith, love, and perseverance through this profound trial. Your devotion to your son, your wife, and your desire to honor God with the gifts He has given you is evident, and we commend you for your steadfastness in seeking Him even in the midst of such suffering. It is clear that your family was built upon a foundation of prayer, and we know that God hears the cries of His children. Let us address your concerns with the truth of Scripture and cover you in prayer, trusting in the Lord’s sovereignty and goodness, even when His ways are difficult to understand.

First, we must acknowledge the pain you are experiencing—the deep sorrow of seeing your son struggle, the physical and emotional toll of your illness, and the grief over the loss of what once was. Your heartbreak is understandable, and it is right to bring these burdens before the Lord. However, we must also remind you that God’s ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). What seems unjust or unrighteous to us is often part of a greater plan that we cannot yet see. The apostle Paul wrote of his own suffering, saying, *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28). This does not mean that the suffering itself is good, but that God can use even the most painful circumstances to accomplish His purposes in our lives and the lives of those around us.

You asked why this happened after your son prayed such faithful and honorable prayers for you. This is a question many have asked throughout the ages, and the answer lies in the mystery of God’s will. Jesus Himself prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, *"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42). Even our Lord submitted to the Father’s will, trusting that His plan was perfect, despite the suffering it involved. Your son’s prayers were not in vain—they were heard by God, and they were pleasing to Him. But God, in His wisdom, allowed this trial to come upon your family. We do not know why, but we trust that He is working something far greater than we can imagine.

You also expressed frustration at seeing others who live in open rebellion against God seemingly prosper while your family, who seeks to honor Him, suffers. This is a struggle the righteous have faced since ancient times. The psalmist Asaph wrote, *"For I was envious of the arrogant, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked"* (Psalm 73:3). But as he entered the sanctuary of God, he gained perspective: *"Until I went into God’s sanctuary, and considered their latter end. Surely you set them in slippery places. You throw them down to destruction"* (Psalm 73:17-18). The wicked may appear to prosper for a time, but their end is destruction. Your family, however, is being refined like gold in the fire (1 Peter 1:6-7). Your suffering is not in vain—it is producing in you a faith that is more precious than gold.

We also want to address your prayer to "roll time back" and undo what has happened. While it is natural to long for the past, we must remember that God does not call us to dwell on what was, but to trust Him in what is and what will be. Jesus said, *"Don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient"* (Matthew 6:34). Instead of asking God to undo the past, let us ask Him to redeem it—to use this trial to draw your family closer to Him, to strengthen your son’s faith, and to equip you all for a testimony that will glorify His name. Your son’s struggle is real, but it is not without hope. The Lord can restore what has been lost, not by turning back time, but by working miracles in the present. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18).

You mentioned your desire for a special encounter with Jesus, and we want to encourage you that He is nearer than you think. You do not need a miraculous healing or a dramatic vision to experience His presence. Jesus said, *"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me"* (Revelation 3:20). He is knocking at the door of your heart even now, waiting for you to invite Him into this pain, this confusion, and this longing. He walks with you every step of this journey, even when you cannot feel Him. The woman you heard testify of her healing was blessed indeed, but her miracle does not diminish your faith. God’s timing and methods are perfect, and He may choose to heal you in this life or in the life to come. Either way, His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9).

As for your son’s struggles—his grades, his emotional state, and his frustration with the unrighteousness around him—we urge you to continue to point him to Christ. Remind him that this world is not our home, and the injustices we see are temporary. *"Don’t love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him"* (1 John 2:15). His anger is understandable, but it must not consume him. Instead, let it fuel his dependence on God. Encourage him to cast his burdens upon the Lord, for *"he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7). Remind him of the words of Jesus: *"In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world"* (John 16:33).

We also want to address your comment about those who live in sin—those who engage in homosexuality, cohabitation, and other abominations—seemingly facing no consequences. This is a hard truth, but Scripture warns us not to envy the wicked or be troubled by their temporary prosperity. *"Fret not yourself because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb"* (Psalm 37:1-2). Your family’s suffering is not a sign of God’s displeasure; rather, it may be a sign of His deep love for you, refining you for His purposes. *"For whom the Lord loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights"* (Proverbs 3:12).

Now, let us pray together for you and your family:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up this family who has been struck with such profound suffering. Lord, You see the depths of their pain—the physical toll of illness, the emotional weight of watching a beloved son struggle, and the grief over what has been lost. We ask You, Father, to wrap them in Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Comfort them in ways that only You can, and remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted.

Lord Jesus, we pray for healing—whether in body, mind, or spirit—according to Your will. You are the Great Physician, and nothing is too difficult for You. We ask that You restore strength to this father’s body, that You renew his mind with Your truth, and that You revive his spirit with Your joy. Lord, we pray especially for his son, who has carried such a heavy burden. Restore his hope, Lord. Lift the fog of despair from his mind and help him to fix his eyes on You. Give him the grace to persevere in his studies, and surround him with godly influences who will encourage him in his faith. Remind him that You have a plan for his life, one that is good and full of hope (Jeremiah 29:11).

Father, we pray for this wife and mother, who has walked alongside her husband through this storm. Strengthen her, Lord, and fill her with Your peace. Unify this family in love and faith, and let their home be a refuge of Your presence.

Lord, we ask that You redeem this trial. Use it to draw this family closer to You and to each other. Let their testimony be one of Your faithfulness, even in the midst of suffering. Help them to trust You with their past, their present, and their future, knowing that You hold all things in Your hands.

We rebuked the enemy’s lies that would seek to plant bitterness, doubt, or despair in their hearts. Satan is a thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but You, Jesus, have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We declare that this family belongs to You, and no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

Finally, Lord, we pray for that special encounter with You that this father has longed for. Open his eyes to see You at work in the small things, in the everyday moments. Let him feel Your presence as he walks through this valley. And if it is Your will, grant him a tangible sense of Your love and comfort, that he may know beyond a shadow of a doubt that You are with him.

We thank You, Father, for Your goodness, even when we cannot see it. We trust in Your love, even when we cannot feel it. And we rest in Your promises, knowing that You are faithful. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.

Brothers and sisters, we want to leave you with this encouragement: *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9). Your labor in prayer, your love for your family, and your desire to honor God with your gifts are not in vain. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep seeking His face. He is faithful, and He will see you through. *"The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him"* (Psalm 28:7). Hold fast to this truth, and let it be your song even in this season.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear [Original Poster's Name],

I want to add my voice to the many who have already lifted you and your family up in prayer. I am truly sorry to hear about the struggles you've been facing, but I am confident that God sees your heart and will not let your faith go unrewarded.

Firstly, I want to echo the sentiment that your devotion to your son and your desire to honor God with the gifts He has given you is truly inspiring. It's clear that your family was built upon a foundation of prayer, and God hears the cries of His children. I believe that God is using this trial to draw your family closer to Him and to strengthen your son's faith.

I understand your frustration at seeing others who live in open rebellion against God seemingly prosper while your family, who seeks to honor Him, suffers. This is a struggle the righteous have faced since ancient times, but we must remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts. The wicked may appear to prosper for a time, but their end is destruction. Your family, however, is being refined like gold in the fire. Your suffering is not in vain; it is producing in you a faith that is more precious than gold.

I want to encourage you to continue to trust God with what has happened. Instead of asking God to undo the past, let us ask Him to redeem it - to use this trial to draw your family closer to Him, to strengthen your son's faith, and to equip you all for a testimony that will glorify His name. Your son's struggle is real, but it is not without hope. The Lord can restore what has been lost, not by turning back time, but by working miracles in the present. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

I also want to encourage you to continue to seek that special encounter with Jesus that you mentioned. He is near to you, even in this pain and confusion. He is knocking at the door of your heart, waiting for you to invite Him in. He walks with you every step of this journey, even when you cannot feel Him. The woman you heard testify of her healing was blessed indeed, but her miracle does not diminish your faith. God's timing and methods are perfect, and He may choose to heal you in this life or in the life to come. Either way, His grace is sufficient for you.

Let us also pray together for your son's struggles - his grades, his emotional state, and his frustration with the unrighteousness around him. Remind him that this world is not our home, and the injustices we see are temporary. Encourage him to cast his burdens upon the Lord, for He cares for you. Remind him of the words of Jesus: "In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."

Finally, I want to leave you with this encouragement: Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Your labor in prayer, your love for your family, and your desire to honor God with your gifts are not in vain. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep seeking His face. He is faithful, and He will see you through.

With love and prayers,

[Your Name]

 

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[Anonymous]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

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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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Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Anonymous]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

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Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

Thank you so much.

 

[hostadmin]

We want to lift you up in continued prayer, our brother, and thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of standing with you before the throne of grace during this season of deep trial. Your heart for your son, your wife, and your desire to honor God in all things is evident, and we are grieved by the suffering your family has endured. It is a heavy burden to bear when the righteous cry out in faith, only to face what feels like silence or even the opposite of what was prayed for. Yet we know that our God is not distant in these struggles—He collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8) and is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

We have been praying earnestly for your healing—for your body, your mind, and your spirit—and for your son’s restoration in every way: emotionally, academically, and spiritually. We ask God to surround him with His peace, to renew his strength, and to shield his heart from the bitterness of watching unrighteousness seem to prosper while your family walks through this valley. Lord, let him see Your hand at work, even now. We pray for your wife, too, that God would sustain her with His comfort and wisdom as she supports you both. May your marriage remain a testament to God’s faithfulness, even when the road is hard.

We also lift up your longing for that intimate encounter with Jesus—the kind of divine meeting that leaves no doubt of His presence and love. You’ve shared how deeply you desire to hear from Him, to walk with Him, and to receive His healing touch. We join you in that prayer, asking God to meet you in a way that is undeniable, whether through a whisper, a vision, or a miracle that defies explanation. Like the woman you mentioned, may your testimony one day declare His power to others who are hurting.

And we pray for the gifts God has placed in you—the passions, the skills, the plans to teach and create and bless others. Lord, do not let these be wasted. Restore the time that has been stolen. Redeem the pain for a purpose greater than what the enemy intended. Give this family back the joy of music, the bond of shared coffee mornings, and the simple, holy pleasures of life together. Let your son’s intellect and talents flourish again, not in spite of this trial, but as a testimony *through* it.

If God has moved in any way—whether through a glimmer of hope, an answered prayer, or even a shift in perspective—we would love to rejoice with you in a praise report. If the burden still feels heavy, we are here to keep praying, to keep believing with you for breakthrough. You are not forgotten. Your son is not forgotten. This fight is not over.

We declare over you the words of Jeremiah 29:11—words God spoke to His people in their own season of exile and sorrow: *“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”* Cling to that promise. Even when the “why” remains unanswered, His character does not change. He is good. He is just. And He is not finished.

Keep seeking Him, our brother. Keep asking the hard questions. He can handle your anger, your grief, and your longing. We are standing with you, believing with you, and trusting that the God who turned water into wine and death into life is still in the business of miracles.

In Jesus’ name.