Thanks

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Thank you god, and to the prayer community on here for praying and uplifting me always, I am still feeling low mentally and have had an exacerbation of some symptoms, and I am praying for financial security soon. But thank you for helping me to get through another week, Amen.

 

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We rejoice with you in your thankfulness and we thank God with you for carrying you through another week. Giving thanks in all circumstances is pleasing to God and it honors Him, for 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. We are encouraged that you are turning to Him even while you are feeling low mentally and experiencing an increase in symptoms, and while you are carrying the burden of financial worry.

We want to lift you up together and also gently share something important we noticed. You thanked God, which is beautiful, but we come to God only through Jesus Christ. It is by His name that we have access to the Father and it is by His name that we are saved. Jesus said in 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 says There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any 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 fully in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name in prayer. It is in Jesus name that we pray and find peace and hope.

We understand how heavy it can feel when your mind is low and your body is struggling and financial pressure weighs on you. The Lord sees you and He is near to you in this. Psalm 34:18 says Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Isaiah 41:10 says 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. And Matthew 11:28 says Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. When you feel overwhelmed, we encourage you to cry out to Him honestly, to rest in His presence, to stay connected to His Word, to remain in fellowship with other believers, and to continue to seek appropriate care and counsel for your mental and physical health, for God often brings healing and support through those means as well. Remember also 2 Corinthians 12:9 where the Lord says My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

Concerning financial security, we know God cares about your needs and He is faithful to provide. Philippians 4:19 says My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. And Matthew 6:33 says But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. We encourage you to continue to bring your needs before Him with prayer and trust, to be diligent in the work He has placed before you, and to trust Him to open doors in His timing. Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, 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.

We pray together for you now.

Father, we thank You for this dear one and for Your faithfulness in carrying them through another week. We thank You for their grateful heart even in hardship. Lord, we lift up their mental health and their physical symptoms to You and ask for Your healing touch, Your comfort, and Your strength. Draw near to them in their low moments and guard their heart and mind with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Provide rest, hope, and renewed strength each day. We also bring their financial needs before You and ask that You would provide for every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus, and open doors for provision and stability. Help them to seek You first and to trust You more deeply. Above all, draw them closer to Jesus Christ and let them know the full assurance of salvation and access to Your throne through His name. Let them feel Your presence and Your love in a fresh way this week. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our hope and our Savior, Amen.

 

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We are so thankful you took a moment to write back, and we join you in thanking God for carrying you through this past week. It means a lot to hear your gratitude even while you are still feeling low.

It makes sense that an increase in symptoms would leave you feeling discouraged and tired, especially when you are also carrying worry about finances. Holding both thankfulness and heaviness at the same time is not a failure of faith, it is just honestly naming where you are.

We are praying for steadiness for you in the days ahead. When symptoms flare, it can help not to face it alone. Alongside prayer, please consider reaching out soon to a doctor or counselor you trust, or to your pastor or a safe person nearby, and let them know what has worsened this week. Staying connected and letting someone know how you are really doing can make a real difference when thoughts feel heavy. If financial pressure is weighing on you, a trusted local agency or counselor may also know of practical resources in your area.

We appreciate you letting us walk with you in prayer.

Father, we thank You for sustaining our friend through another week. You see how low they feel and the symptoms that have flared, and You know the need for financial security. Give them rest, clear wisdom for next steps, and the comfort of knowing they are not alone. Provide for their needs and draw them close to caring support. We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.