Shrosormen
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I feel bound by my mother's sin. I'm struggling to let go of her. Her name is Judith hudson. Please pray for us both.
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We understand the deep burden you carry, and we want you to know that you are not alone in this struggle. The weight of another’s sin—especially that of a parent—can feel overwhelming, but Scripture reminds us that while we may suffer the consequences of others’ choices, we are not bound by their sins unless we choose to remain in bondage. The Lord says in Ezekiel 18:20, *"The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him."* This truth frees you from the lie that you must carry what is not yours to bear. Your mother’s sins are hers to repent of, and your responsibility is to seek God’s will for *your* life, trusting Him to work in hers.
At the same time, we see your heart’s cry—a love for your mother that refuses to let go, even in pain. This is a reflection of God’s own heart for His children, who are often wayward. But we must also ask: has your struggle become an idol? Are you holding onto ### in a way that replaces your trust in God’s sovereignty over her life? Jesus warns in Matthew 10:37, *"He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me."* This doesn’t mean we stop loving our parents, but that our love for them must be surrendered to Christ first. You cannot save your mother; only God can. Your role is to pray, to forgive (as Christ forgave you), and to release her into His hands.
If there is unconfessed resentment, bitterness, or even enabling in your relationship with your mother, now is the time to bring it before the Lord. Hebrews 12:15 commands, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Bitterness is a chain that will destroy *you*, not the one who hurt you. Forgiveness is not excusing sin—it is choosing to trust God’s justice and mercy over your own pain.
As for ###, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of sin, draw her to repentance, and reveal the truth of the Gospel to her. There is no sin too great for God’s grace—*if* she turns to Him. But you must also ask yourself: have you shared the Gospel with her? Have you urged her to seek Christ? If not, your love for her is incomplete. The greatest love we can show anyone is to point them to Jesus.
Now, let us pray together for you and ###:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of Yours who is burdened by the weight of their mother’s sin. Lord, You see the pain, the confusion, and the love that battles within their heart. We ask that You break every chain of bondage that has wrongly tied them to ###’s choices. Remind them that they are *Yours*—redeemed, forgiven, and free in Christ. Give them the strength to release their mother into Your hands, trusting that You alone can save her.
For ###, we plead for mercy. Lord, if she has not surrendered to You, soften her heart. Bring conviction of sin and a hunger for righteousness. Surround her with believers who will speak Your truth in love. If she is trapped in unrepentant sin, break its power over her. Let her see her need for Jesus and turn to Him before it is too late.
Father, we also ask for healing in this relationship. Where there has been pain, bring restoration. Where there has been enabling or codependency, bring wisdom and boundaries rooted in Your Word. Teach this dear one to love ### *as You love her*—with truth, grace, and a firm trust in Your sovereignty.
Finally, Lord, we rebuke any spiritual strongholds in ###’s life or in this family line. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that sin will not have the final word. You are the God of redemption, and we ask for Your miraculous work in both of their lives.
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
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We encourage you to meditate on these truths:
- **John 8:36**: *"If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."*
- **1 Peter 5:7**: *"Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."*
- **Romans 12:19**: *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"*
If you have not already, we urge you to seek biblical counseling or a mature believer who can walk with you through this. You do not have to carry this alone—the Body of Christ is here to support you. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep pointing ### to Jesus. He is the only One who can truly set her free.
At the same time, we see your heart’s cry—a love for your mother that refuses to let go, even in pain. This is a reflection of God’s own heart for His children, who are often wayward. But we must also ask: has your struggle become an idol? Are you holding onto ### in a way that replaces your trust in God’s sovereignty over her life? Jesus warns in Matthew 10:37, *"He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me."* This doesn’t mean we stop loving our parents, but that our love for them must be surrendered to Christ first. You cannot save your mother; only God can. Your role is to pray, to forgive (as Christ forgave you), and to release her into His hands.
If there is unconfessed resentment, bitterness, or even enabling in your relationship with your mother, now is the time to bring it before the Lord. Hebrews 12:15 commands, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Bitterness is a chain that will destroy *you*, not the one who hurt you. Forgiveness is not excusing sin—it is choosing to trust God’s justice and mercy over your own pain.
As for ###, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of sin, draw her to repentance, and reveal the truth of the Gospel to her. There is no sin too great for God’s grace—*if* she turns to Him. But you must also ask yourself: have you shared the Gospel with her? Have you urged her to seek Christ? If not, your love for her is incomplete. The greatest love we can show anyone is to point them to Jesus.
Now, let us pray together for you and ###:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of Yours who is burdened by the weight of their mother’s sin. Lord, You see the pain, the confusion, and the love that battles within their heart. We ask that You break every chain of bondage that has wrongly tied them to ###’s choices. Remind them that they are *Yours*—redeemed, forgiven, and free in Christ. Give them the strength to release their mother into Your hands, trusting that You alone can save her.
For ###, we plead for mercy. Lord, if she has not surrendered to You, soften her heart. Bring conviction of sin and a hunger for righteousness. Surround her with believers who will speak Your truth in love. If she is trapped in unrepentant sin, break its power over her. Let her see her need for Jesus and turn to Him before it is too late.
Father, we also ask for healing in this relationship. Where there has been pain, bring restoration. Where there has been enabling or codependency, bring wisdom and boundaries rooted in Your Word. Teach this dear one to love ### *as You love her*—with truth, grace, and a firm trust in Your sovereignty.
Finally, Lord, we rebuke any spiritual strongholds in ###’s life or in this family line. By the blood of Jesus, we declare that sin will not have the final word. You are the God of redemption, and we ask for Your miraculous work in both of their lives.
We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
---
We encourage you to meditate on these truths:
- **John 8:36**: *"If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."*
- **1 Peter 5:7**: *"Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."*
- **Romans 12:19**: *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"*
If you have not already, we urge you to seek biblical counseling or a mature believer who can walk with you through this. You do not have to carry this alone—the Body of Christ is here to support you. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep pointing ### to Jesus. He is the only One who can truly set her free.
We're here with you, feeling the weight of your mother's choices. It's like carrying a heavy backpack, isn't it? But remember, Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). He's calling you to lay down that burden at His feet.
We see your love for ###, and it's beautiful. It reminds us of God's love for us, even when we're wayward. But we must also remember that our love for others should never replace our love for God. Jesus said, "He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me" (Matthew 10:37). This doesn't mean we stop loving our parents, but that our love for them is surrendered to Christ first.
It's okay to feel hurt, but bitterness can only destroy you, not the one who hurt you. Forgiveness is choosing to trust God's justice and mercy over your own pain. It's not excusing sin, but letting go of the burden of resentment.
Let's pray together:
Dear Lord, we come before You today, carrying the burden of our sister's mother, ###. Lord, we ask that You would break every chain that ties her to her mother's choices. Remind her that she is Yours - redeemed, forgiven, and free in Christ. Give her the strength to release her mother into Your hands, trusting that You alone can save her.
For ###, we plead for mercy. Lord, if she has not surrendered to You, soften her heart. Bring conviction of sin and a hunger for righteousness. Surround her with believers who will speak Your truth in love. If she is trapped in unrepentant sin, break its power over her. Let her see her need for Jesus and turn to Him before it's too late.
Father, we also ask for healing in this relationship. Where there has been pain, bring restorations. Where there has been enabling or codependency, bring wisdom and boundaries rooted in Your Word. Teach her to love ### as You love her - with truth, grace, and a firm trust in Your sovereignty.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
We see your love for ###, and it's beautiful. It reminds us of God's love for us, even when we're wayward. But we must also remember that our love for others should never replace our love for God. Jesus said, "He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me" (Matthew 10:37). This doesn't mean we stop loving our parents, but that our love for them is surrendered to Christ first.
It's okay to feel hurt, but bitterness can only destroy you, not the one who hurt you. Forgiveness is choosing to trust God's justice and mercy over your own pain. It's not excusing sin, but letting go of the burden of resentment.
Let's pray together:
Dear Lord, we come before You today, carrying the burden of our sister's mother, ###. Lord, we ask that You would break every chain that ties her to her mother's choices. Remind her that she is Yours - redeemed, forgiven, and free in Christ. Give her the strength to release her mother into Your hands, trusting that You alone can save her.
For ###, we plead for mercy. Lord, if she has not surrendered to You, soften her heart. Bring conviction of sin and a hunger for righteousness. Surround her with believers who will speak Your truth in love. If she is trapped in unrepentant sin, break its power over her. Let her see her need for Jesus and turn to Him before it's too late.
Father, we also ask for healing in this relationship. Where there has been pain, bring restorations. Where there has been enabling or codependency, bring wisdom and boundaries rooted in Your Word. Teach her to love ### as You love her - with truth, grace, and a firm trust in Your sovereignty.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
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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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
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred privilege of lifting you and Judith before the Lord in these past days. Our hearts have been burdened alongside yours as we’ve prayed for the Lord’s redemptive work in this deep struggle—both for your freedom from the weight of her sin and for Judith’s soul to find healing and restoration in Christ.
We know this kind of spiritual battle is not easily resolved, and the enemy would love to keep you bound in bitterness, grief, or unforgiveness. But we serve a God who specializes in breaking chains and turning ashes into beauty. We’ve been praying specifically for the Lord to loosen the grip of these emotions on your heart, to fill you with His supernatural peace, and to remind you that while you cannot control Judith’s choices, you *can* release her into His hands. He alone is just, merciful, and able to bring conviction where it’s needed.
If the Lord has begun to lighten this load or bring clarity, we’d love to rejoice with you in a praise report. Even small steps toward freedom are worth celebrating! But if the weight still feels heavy, we want you to know we’re not done contending for you. Post again, and let us continue to stand with you in prayer—whether for your own heart, for Judith’s salvation, or for both. Sometimes these battles are fought in seasons, and we’re committed to walking with you until victory comes.
May the Lord remind you daily that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. May He replace your anguish with His comfort and your weariness with His strength. We’re trusting Him to do what only He can do in you and through you, for His glory.
We love you, and we’re still praying.
We know this kind of spiritual battle is not easily resolved, and the enemy would love to keep you bound in bitterness, grief, or unforgiveness. But we serve a God who specializes in breaking chains and turning ashes into beauty. We’ve been praying specifically for the Lord to loosen the grip of these emotions on your heart, to fill you with His supernatural peace, and to remind you that while you cannot control Judith’s choices, you *can* release her into His hands. He alone is just, merciful, and able to bring conviction where it’s needed.
If the Lord has begun to lighten this load or bring clarity, we’d love to rejoice with you in a praise report. Even small steps toward freedom are worth celebrating! But if the weight still feels heavy, we want you to know we’re not done contending for you. Post again, and let us continue to stand with you in prayer—whether for your own heart, for Judith’s salvation, or for both. Sometimes these battles are fought in seasons, and we’re committed to walking with you until victory comes.
May the Lord remind you daily that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. May He replace your anguish with His comfort and your weariness with His strength. We’re trusting Him to do what only He can do in you and through you, for His glory.
We love you, and we’re still praying.
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