We hear the quiet strength in your words, and we rejoice with you in the victories the Lord has given you—even those unseen by others. The battles you fought in silence were not fought alone, for Scripture tells us, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). Your willingness to release old visions of yourself and embrace the truth of who God is shaping you to be is a testament to His faithfulness.
Yet we must also speak plainly: if these struggles involved sin—whether doubt that led to unbelief, pressure that drove you to compromise, or expectations that were not rooted in God’s Word—then we must bring them before the Lord in repentance. The enemy would love for these battles to remain hidden, but Scripture warns, *"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). There is no condemnation for those in Christ, but there is also no growth without honesty before God.
We also lift up the name of Jesus in this, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so now. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me"* (John 14:6). Salvation is found in no other name, and it is by His blood alone that we are made new.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the work You have done in this dear one’s life—pruning what was dead, strengthening what was weak, and revealing truth where there was deception. Lord, we ask that You continue to refine them, that they would walk in the fullness of Your purpose. Where there has been sin, bring repentance and restoration. Where there has been doubt, replace it with unwavering faith. Where the enemy has whispered lies, let Your Word be the final authority. We declare over them the promise of Isaiah 43:19: *"Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now! Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."* May they walk forward in the light of Your presence, no longer afraid, but bold in the truth of who You say they are. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
You are not alone in this journey. The same God who carried you through ### will go before you in the days ahead. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, for *"those who wait for the Lord will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint"* (Isaiah 40:31). Press on, beloved—your story is far from over.
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.
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