Let me add my prayers for this man who is about to be released from prison. Please Father restore his life and his well being, may he know the joy of starting a new life in Thee! In the world outside prison, I pray that he may find acceptance and forgiveness. I ask that he may be a positive force in his community. I ask that he find faith, love, happiness, and a sense of satisfaction in his good accomplishments to come. I ask that he know amazement,
wonder, and overwhelming gratitude for God's love and all His blessings- in Jesus' name, Amen.
Although it is trite compared to what some are going through, I request a prayer for all of us who are experiencing pain and loss in these financial markets. I have prayed and sought God's wisdom in these matters, but have not found it. My plans, dreams, and peace of mind have been damaged. I know I have so much to be thankful for, but I do ask that the Lord restore us - however He might- to peace, optimism, gratitude, faith, and prosperity once again. I ask that He show me the way to restore my finances and mend my spirit. I have been torturing myself with "what ifs" and losing perspective on my life. I ask you to please pray for me that I might find my way back to a strong, joyful, and faithful place-grounded in the love of Christ, and the knowledge of His love for me.
I do feel conflicted in bringing my faith into financial matters-do any of you feel the same way? I think it comes in part from the conflict between wanting monetary success and some of the biblical admonitions against wealth. But maybe, as money is a necessity, and with so many potential spiritual pitfalls attending its aquisition and disbursement- what better realm in which to call on Him? It felt like such an amazing blessing during the successful times- conversely now, it feels like a time of separation from God. I couldn't believe the name of this thread- I had to come here. Those words of Christ console me, and I've been going over and over that part of the Bible of late- but now I feel I'm just knocking my head against a wall, and maybe 'asking' for the wrong thing? So, I thought I'd ask you to pray with me- and ask for His love, His wisdom, His protection, His blessing. I ask for clarity, that I might better know His will, and know what to do. I ask that His light will now and always shine in the darkness for us all, in Jesus' name. Thank you so much for being here and for listening. |
