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We hear your cry and we join with you in bringing it before the Lord, for He does hear the cries of His people. The scripture says Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. And Psalm 34:18 Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. We are standing with you in that brokenness and asking God to be your very present help.
We also want to gently point out something important in your prayer. You cried out to Lord but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing He died for your sins and rose again, and to come to God in His name. It is in Jesus name that we pray and are heard.
We are concerned about your situation of staying with someone who is being mean to you, talking to you crazy, disrespecting you and using you. This is not how God intends for people to treat one another. The scripture says Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. And Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Mean and disrespectful speech and using another person is sin and we rebuke that behavior in love and ask God to convict that heart and bring change.
We also want to address your living situation with care. You shared that you are staying with this person until you get things back right in your life. We do not know if this is a romantic relationship, a family member, or a friend, but if this is a boyfriend or girlfriend and you are living together outside of marriage, we must lovingly say that this does not align with biblical principles. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, and that courtship should be with the goal of marriage to another Christian believer. The Bible says Hebrews 13:4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled, but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. And 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. If there is fornication or sexual impurity in this living arrangement, we urge you to repent and to seek God's way, which may mean separating or pursuing marriage in the proper godly order if that is His will, or otherwise finding a different living arrangement that honors Him. Even if this is not a romantic relationship, God does not want you to remain in a place where you are being mistreated and used. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
We understand the feeling of being stuck while you try to get things back right, and God understands your need for stability and provision. He is your refuge. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We encourage you to seek wise and godly counsel from a pastor or mature believers in a Bible believing church, to set healthy boundaries, and to make a practical plan with God's help to move toward a safe and honorable situation. Romans 12:18 says If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men, but you are not called to accept ongoing abuse or disrespect. We also encourage you to pray for this person who is mistreating you, while also protecting your heart and dignity as one made in God's image.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one who is crying out to You. Lord You see the disrespect, the harsh words, the feeling of being used, and the pain of feeling stuck. We ask You to hear this cry and to be near as the One who saves those who have a crushed spirit. Lord we ask You to fix this situation according to Your will and Your mercy. Provide a way of escape and provision, open doors for safe housing and for things to be made right in a way that honors You. Philippians 4:19 says You will supply every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus, and we ask You to supply this need. We pray for the person who is being mean and speaking corruptly, that You would soften that heart, bring conviction and repentance, and teach them to speak with kindness and respect. We pray for healing from the hurt that harsh words have caused. We ask for wisdom, discernment, and courage to take the next steps that are holy and wise, and for the peace of God which surpasses all understanding to guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus as promised in Philippians 4:6-7. Lead this life onto a path of holiness, dignity, and hope, and if a relationship is involved, lead toward either godly marriage as You define it or toward a godly separation from what is not Your will. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to keep crying out to God, to stay in His Word daily, and to not remain isolated. Keep praying in Jesus name and trust that Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. God can fix what feels unfixable as you walk with Him in obedience and trust.
We also want to gently point out something important in your prayer. You cried out to Lord but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing He died for your sins and rose again, and to come to God in His name. It is in Jesus name that we pray and are heard.
We are concerned about your situation of staying with someone who is being mean to you, talking to you crazy, disrespecting you and using you. This is not how God intends for people to treat one another. The scripture says Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. And Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Mean and disrespectful speech and using another person is sin and we rebuke that behavior in love and ask God to convict that heart and bring change.
We also want to address your living situation with care. You shared that you are staying with this person until you get things back right in your life. We do not know if this is a romantic relationship, a family member, or a friend, but if this is a boyfriend or girlfriend and you are living together outside of marriage, we must lovingly say that this does not align with biblical principles. We believe in the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, and that courtship should be with the goal of marriage to another Christian believer. The Bible says Hebrews 13:4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled, but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. And 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. If there is fornication or sexual impurity in this living arrangement, we urge you to repent and to seek God's way, which may mean separating or pursuing marriage in the proper godly order if that is His will, or otherwise finding a different living arrangement that honors Him. Even if this is not a romantic relationship, God does not want you to remain in a place where you are being mistreated and used. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
We understand the feeling of being stuck while you try to get things back right, and God understands your need for stability and provision. He is your refuge. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We encourage you to seek wise and godly counsel from a pastor or mature believers in a Bible believing church, to set healthy boundaries, and to make a practical plan with God's help to move toward a safe and honorable situation. Romans 12:18 says If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men, but you are not called to accept ongoing abuse or disrespect. We also encourage you to pray for this person who is mistreating you, while also protecting your heart and dignity as one made in God's image.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one who is crying out to You. Lord You see the disrespect, the harsh words, the feeling of being used, and the pain of feeling stuck. We ask You to hear this cry and to be near as the One who saves those who have a crushed spirit. Lord we ask You to fix this situation according to Your will and Your mercy. Provide a way of escape and provision, open doors for safe housing and for things to be made right in a way that honors You. Philippians 4:19 says You will supply every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus, and we ask You to supply this need. We pray for the person who is being mean and speaking corruptly, that You would soften that heart, bring conviction and repentance, and teach them to speak with kindness and respect. We pray for healing from the hurt that harsh words have caused. We ask for wisdom, discernment, and courage to take the next steps that are holy and wise, and for the peace of God which surpasses all understanding to guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus as promised in Philippians 4:6-7. Lead this life onto a path of holiness, dignity, and hope, and if a relationship is involved, lead toward either godly marriage as You define it or toward a godly separation from what is not Your will. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to keep crying out to God, to stay in His Word daily, and to not remain isolated. Keep praying in Jesus name and trust that Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. God can fix what feels unfixable as you walk with Him in obedience and trust.
We heard your cry and we are holding it before the Lord with you. Being spoken to harshly and treated with disrespect in the very place you are depending on for housing is exhausting. It makes sense you feel used and worn down, especially when you are trying to get things back on stable ground and feel stuck where you are.
Please hear this, you do not deserve to be talked to in a demeaning or controlling way. Words that cut and belittle leave real wounds, and God sees both what you are enduring and the effort you are making to move forward. You are not forgotten in this hard in-between place.
When a living situation is difficult and you depend on it for now, it helps not to carry it alone. Would you consider soon talking with one safe, trusted person in your life, like a pastor, counselor, or family member or close friend you trust, and let them know where you are staying and how you are being treated. They can help you think through practical next steps for boundaries, for a safer housing plan, and for support while you get back on your feet. If you ever feel unsafe, please reach out right away to a trusted person nearby and to local help in your area.
We pray for you now. Father, we lift our friend to You. You see this hurt and this need for a safe place to live. Give protection, wisdom for each decision, and kind, trustworthy people to come alongside. Provide a way forward step by step and remind Your child that You are near and You care deeply. In Jesus' name, amen.
Please hear this, you do not deserve to be talked to in a demeaning or controlling way. Words that cut and belittle leave real wounds, and God sees both what you are enduring and the effort you are making to move forward. You are not forgotten in this hard in-between place.
When a living situation is difficult and you depend on it for now, it helps not to carry it alone. Would you consider soon talking with one safe, trusted person in your life, like a pastor, counselor, or family member or close friend you trust, and let them know where you are staying and how you are being treated. They can help you think through practical next steps for boundaries, for a safer housing plan, and for support while you get back on your feet. If you ever feel unsafe, please reach out right away to a trusted person nearby and to local help in your area.
We pray for you now. Father, we lift our friend to You. You see this hurt and this need for a safe place to live. Give protection, wisdom for each decision, and kind, trustworthy people to come alongside. Provide a way forward step by step and remind Your child that You are near and You care deeply. In Jesus' name, amen.
JesusourLordandSavior
Beloved of All
Thank you Heavenly Father for blessing us with another day, and for all you do for all of us. All glory and honor belongs to you Father. I lift this prayer up on your glory Father God and ask that you grant your perfect will. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”
Jeremiah 17:7 NIV
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your cry is before the Lord, and He does not turn away from the sighing of the afflicted. The Psalmist says, Lord, all my desire is before thee and my groaning is not hid from thee. He hears even when our words are broken and our hearts are heavy, and your groaning is not hid from Him.
You speak of being dependent upon another for a roof over your head and of being treated harshly under that roof, with disrespect and hard words. Hear this truth for your comfort and for your guidance. Man is a very dependent creature. At a thousand points he is dependent upon something outside himself, and above all he is dependent upon God. Life and breath and all things hang upon His firm decree. He alone is by His own power, all else is dependent upon Him. He gives us bread as we need it, even as He gave manna in the wilderness. We are every hour dependent upon His generous care. To know this is to find strength, for you are not left to the mercy of men alone, but kept by a Father who knows your need and who can provide for you when no man will.
Yet we must also take heed that our life with God be not merely dependent upon externals. There are many whose religion seems to flourish while surroundings are favorable and withers when surroundings change, because they have no root in themselves. May God work in you by His grace a work that is not dependent upon any situation or any person, but rooted in Christ Himself. You are not to be maintained by the favor of men, but strengthened by food of which the world knows nothing, which comes from communion with the Lord. And that life is found in Jesus Christ alone, through whom alone is salvation. There is no other name by which we must be saved, and your first and deepest need is to be rooted in Him by faith.
I must speak to you plainly and in love concerning your dwelling together. The Lord in His wisdom and goodness has appointed marriage to be a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that living together and the union that belongs to it should be kept within that covenant. Outside of it such an arrangement cannot bring blessing and it often brings the very disrespect and use of which you complain. I cannot ask God to bless what His Word does not call blessed, but I can and do ask Him to make a way for you to live in a manner that honors Him and guards your soul.
So my prayer for you is this, that you would look first to Christ for mercy and for new life, trusting Him alone for salvation and for righteousness. That the Lord would have compassion upon you in this hard place, that He would soften the heart of the one who speaks harshly to you and bring conviction where there is unkindness, that He would grant you wisdom and open a door of provision, perhaps through His church or godly family or other proper means, so that you need not remain where you are dishonored and pressed into compromise. That He would give you grace to bear wrong patiently without returning evil, and also courage to seek counsel from a faithful pastor and mature believers who can help you act wisely and safely and find housing that is right in the sight of God.
Do not remain alone in this trial. Go to the house of God, open His Word, pour out your heart there, and seek the help of those who will tell you the truth in love and walk with you toward a right path. He who brings us to know ourselves as we are in our God shows us that we are not dependent upon externals, but maintained and strengthened by Him.
May the Lord hear your groaning, forgive your sins through the blood of Christ, and lead you into a place where you may serve Him with a quiet and rooted heart.
You speak of being dependent upon another for a roof over your head and of being treated harshly under that roof, with disrespect and hard words. Hear this truth for your comfort and for your guidance. Man is a very dependent creature. At a thousand points he is dependent upon something outside himself, and above all he is dependent upon God. Life and breath and all things hang upon His firm decree. He alone is by His own power, all else is dependent upon Him. He gives us bread as we need it, even as He gave manna in the wilderness. We are every hour dependent upon His generous care. To know this is to find strength, for you are not left to the mercy of men alone, but kept by a Father who knows your need and who can provide for you when no man will.
Yet we must also take heed that our life with God be not merely dependent upon externals. There are many whose religion seems to flourish while surroundings are favorable and withers when surroundings change, because they have no root in themselves. May God work in you by His grace a work that is not dependent upon any situation or any person, but rooted in Christ Himself. You are not to be maintained by the favor of men, but strengthened by food of which the world knows nothing, which comes from communion with the Lord. And that life is found in Jesus Christ alone, through whom alone is salvation. There is no other name by which we must be saved, and your first and deepest need is to be rooted in Him by faith.
I must speak to you plainly and in love concerning your dwelling together. The Lord in His wisdom and goodness has appointed marriage to be a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that living together and the union that belongs to it should be kept within that covenant. Outside of it such an arrangement cannot bring blessing and it often brings the very disrespect and use of which you complain. I cannot ask God to bless what His Word does not call blessed, but I can and do ask Him to make a way for you to live in a manner that honors Him and guards your soul.
So my prayer for you is this, that you would look first to Christ for mercy and for new life, trusting Him alone for salvation and for righteousness. That the Lord would have compassion upon you in this hard place, that He would soften the heart of the one who speaks harshly to you and bring conviction where there is unkindness, that He would grant you wisdom and open a door of provision, perhaps through His church or godly family or other proper means, so that you need not remain where you are dishonored and pressed into compromise. That He would give you grace to bear wrong patiently without returning evil, and also courage to seek counsel from a faithful pastor and mature believers who can help you act wisely and safely and find housing that is right in the sight of God.
Do not remain alone in this trial. Go to the house of God, open His Word, pour out your heart there, and seek the help of those who will tell you the truth in love and walk with you toward a right path. He who brings us to know ourselves as we are in our God shows us that we are not dependent upon externals, but maintained and strengthened by Him.
May the Lord hear your groaning, forgive your sins through the blood of Christ, and lead you into a place where you may serve Him with a quiet and rooted heart.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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-conscious-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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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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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-conscious-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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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your cry has been heard and it matters deeply to God. He sees how heavy this season is for you, feeling disrespected and used while you are in a vulnerable place of depending on another person for housing until you can get back on your feet.
Scripture teaches that through Jesus Christ alone we are delivered from evil and brought into sonship, so that we might receive the Spirit of adoption and call upon God as Father. That means you are not forgotten or without value in this hard place. God hears the prayers of His children and He is near to those who call on Him in truth, even when circumstances remain painful for a time.
The Lord does not always remove the trial immediately, but He does give strength to endure it with hope, and He fixes our minds on what is eternal so we can walk through present hardships without being crushed by them. Faith at times calls us to trust Him beyond what we can reason out, believing that He will provide what is good and lead us in the right path as we keep seeking Him.
I will pray for you, that God would give you wisdom and open a way for you to live in a safe and stable place where you are treated with dignity, that He would provide for your practical needs and help you get things back on solid ground, and that He would guard your heart and body and help you to live in a way that honors Him. If you are living together with someone outside of the lifelong covenant of marriage between one man and one woman, I pray that God would give you grace to pursue purity and clear boundaries and to seek a living arrangement that reflects His design for holiness and wholeness. In all things, may He help you to depend on Christ alone for salvation and for daily strength.
Ask the Lord to show you next steps and do not walk through this alone. Please reach out to a trusted pastor or mature believers in your local church who can know you by name, offer godly counsel, help you think through boundaries and safety, and help you find practical support for housing and work. Continue to cast everything upon God while also taking the wise and diligent steps He puts before you, persevering day by day.
Lord Jesus, You alone are our Savior and our hope. Hear this prayer and have mercy. Comfort this heart that feels hurt and disrespected, grant protection and peace, provide for every need, grant wisdom for decisions about housing and relationships, and lead into a life that pleases You. Give strength to endure and faith to trust You, and bring the help and support that is needed. In Your name we pray, amen.
Scripture teaches that through Jesus Christ alone we are delivered from evil and brought into sonship, so that we might receive the Spirit of adoption and call upon God as Father. That means you are not forgotten or without value in this hard place. God hears the prayers of His children and He is near to those who call on Him in truth, even when circumstances remain painful for a time.
The Lord does not always remove the trial immediately, but He does give strength to endure it with hope, and He fixes our minds on what is eternal so we can walk through present hardships without being crushed by them. Faith at times calls us to trust Him beyond what we can reason out, believing that He will provide what is good and lead us in the right path as we keep seeking Him.
I will pray for you, that God would give you wisdom and open a way for you to live in a safe and stable place where you are treated with dignity, that He would provide for your practical needs and help you get things back on solid ground, and that He would guard your heart and body and help you to live in a way that honors Him. If you are living together with someone outside of the lifelong covenant of marriage between one man and one woman, I pray that God would give you grace to pursue purity and clear boundaries and to seek a living arrangement that reflects His design for holiness and wholeness. In all things, may He help you to depend on Christ alone for salvation and for daily strength.
Ask the Lord to show you next steps and do not walk through this alone. Please reach out to a trusted pastor or mature believers in your local church who can know you by name, offer godly counsel, help you think through boundaries and safety, and help you find practical support for housing and work. Continue to cast everything upon God while also taking the wise and diligent steps He puts before you, persevering day by day.
Lord Jesus, You alone are our Savior and our hope. Hear this prayer and have mercy. Comfort this heart that feels hurt and disrespected, grant protection and peace, provide for every need, grant wisdom for decisions about housing and relationships, and lead into a life that pleases You. Give strength to endure and faith to trust You, and bring the help and support that is needed. In Your name we pray, amen.
Silas
Beloved of All
Your cry has been heard and God sees exactly where you are right now, feeling disrespected, spoken to harshly, and used while trying to get back on your feet. He knows the heaviness and discouragement that comes with feeling trapped in a painful situation where you cannot see a way out. When you feel encircled and set in a dark place with no clear path forward, Scripture shows that God still sees and He still rules. Your very breath is in His hand and you are completely dependent on Him for your next breath, which means your life is not out of control or forgotten. He is in control even when circumstances feel chaotic.
It is important to be honest about how you feel, but also to recognize that feelings of heaviness, agitation, restlessness and despair can be more than just a bad mood. There is a spiritual battle around us, and at times those feelings are part of that attack. That does not make your pain less real, but it means the answer is not found in your feelings. Faith is not built on how you feel, because feelings change. Faith is built on what God has said in His Word, which does not change. God has given us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and that hope remains steady when emotions rise and fall.
God also shows in His Word that He is the fountain of living water, and when we turn to other sources for help and security they become like broken cisterns that cannot hold water and leave us hopeless and miserable. Only He can truly satisfy and sustain you. He invites you to pray as the psalmist did, search me, O God, and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts, and see if there is any way in me that needs to be made right, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Part of seeking His way is looking honestly at the living situation you described. God created our bodies to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. You are not your own, you have been bought with a price, and He calls you to present your body as a living sacrifice and not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. His design for intimacy and for living together is within the lifelong covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Living together outside of that, and any sexual relationship outside of that, is not God's best and it will not bring the fulfillment or security you are looking for. What the world calls love without commitment is wrong and it leaves people empty, and it often moves quickly from passion to hurt and disrespect. Scripture also warns that when a believer is yoked together with an unbeliever in a close, dependent relationship, you will always be in an unequal situation because you are living by different standards and for different purposes. That unequal yoke often leads to being treated in ungodly ways.
God does not ask you to celebrate or to ask Him to bless a situation that is outside His will, but He does love you and He devises ways so that those who feel banished are not expelled from Him. He is no respecter of persons and His mercy is for you. Through Jesus Christ alone there is salvation, forgiveness, and a new way forward.
God also says to love those who hate you and to do good to those who despitefully use you. That does not mean you must remain where you are being harmed or accept being spoken to in a demeaning way. Love can include setting wise boundaries, speaking truth, and taking steps toward a healthier and more godly environment. If you are in danger, please reach out right away to a trusted pastor or mature believers and to safe help around you.
Pray that God will provide for your practical needs and give you wisdom for the next steps. Ask Him to open a door for housing and work that allows you to live in a way that honors Him, to give you discernment about relationships, and to heal the hurt from being disrespected and used. Ask Him to help you forgive as Christ has forgiven you, without excusing what is wrong, and to fill you with His selfless love which is patient and kind and seeks the good of others. Commit each day to seeking Him first, reading His Word, and obeying what it says rather than following feelings.
May the Lord lift you out of this bitter and confining place, establish your steps, provide what you need to live independently in a way that pleases Him, and lead you in His everlasting way as you trust Jesus Christ completely.
It is important to be honest about how you feel, but also to recognize that feelings of heaviness, agitation, restlessness and despair can be more than just a bad mood. There is a spiritual battle around us, and at times those feelings are part of that attack. That does not make your pain less real, but it means the answer is not found in your feelings. Faith is not built on how you feel, because feelings change. Faith is built on what God has said in His Word, which does not change. God has given us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and that hope remains steady when emotions rise and fall.
God also shows in His Word that He is the fountain of living water, and when we turn to other sources for help and security they become like broken cisterns that cannot hold water and leave us hopeless and miserable. Only He can truly satisfy and sustain you. He invites you to pray as the psalmist did, search me, O God, and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts, and see if there is any way in me that needs to be made right, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Part of seeking His way is looking honestly at the living situation you described. God created our bodies to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. You are not your own, you have been bought with a price, and He calls you to present your body as a living sacrifice and not to be conformed to the world but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind. His design for intimacy and for living together is within the lifelong covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Living together outside of that, and any sexual relationship outside of that, is not God's best and it will not bring the fulfillment or security you are looking for. What the world calls love without commitment is wrong and it leaves people empty, and it often moves quickly from passion to hurt and disrespect. Scripture also warns that when a believer is yoked together with an unbeliever in a close, dependent relationship, you will always be in an unequal situation because you are living by different standards and for different purposes. That unequal yoke often leads to being treated in ungodly ways.
God does not ask you to celebrate or to ask Him to bless a situation that is outside His will, but He does love you and He devises ways so that those who feel banished are not expelled from Him. He is no respecter of persons and His mercy is for you. Through Jesus Christ alone there is salvation, forgiveness, and a new way forward.
God also says to love those who hate you and to do good to those who despitefully use you. That does not mean you must remain where you are being harmed or accept being spoken to in a demeaning way. Love can include setting wise boundaries, speaking truth, and taking steps toward a healthier and more godly environment. If you are in danger, please reach out right away to a trusted pastor or mature believers and to safe help around you.
Pray that God will provide for your practical needs and give you wisdom for the next steps. Ask Him to open a door for housing and work that allows you to live in a way that honors Him, to give you discernment about relationships, and to heal the hurt from being disrespected and used. Ask Him to help you forgive as Christ has forgiven you, without excusing what is wrong, and to fill you with His selfless love which is patient and kind and seeks the good of others. Commit each day to seeking Him first, reading His Word, and obeying what it says rather than following feelings.
May the Lord lift you out of this bitter and confining place, establish your steps, provide what you need to live independently in a way that pleases Him, and lead you in His everlasting way as you trust Jesus Christ completely.
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