“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)
Today I had a conversation with someone very close to me. She has been living on her own for a while and trying to make ends meet. But, about 8 weeks ago, she suddenly lost her job without warning, and has been fighting for unemployment benefits while seeking new employment.
A few weeks ago, she was really discouraged and low in her spirit. I’m sure you know that hard times have a way of wearing you down—particularly when you’ve been going through for a long time. Anyway, on Tuesday, things began taking a turn for the better, and although the situation is not fully resolved, God is working it out as we speak. And I’m believing Him to complete the work.
On this “Thoughtful Thursday” I’m putting this special individual on the Daily Cup prayer list, along with others who have requested for their requests to be posted for the purposes of corporate prayer. Please join me in praying for the following people on our list:
1. Anoynmous: Lord, I pray for this young woman that I know personally, who has been going through for a long time. You see her struggle and her need. She loves you and feels sometimes like the odds are stacked against her. But I know there’s nothing too hard for you Lord. Please give her favor and work the situation out. We’re believing you for a positive outcome.
2. Cheryl wrote:
Dear Dianna and Daily Cup Family, I need you to pray for the salvation and peace of mind of my 21 year old daughter Shchamika. She tried to commit suicide 3 weeks ago after finding out she had contracted HIV from her boyfriend of 2 years. He did not tell her he was positive all that time!! Please also pray for MY strength!!!! As a mother, this is unimaginable and I’m trying to be strong for my daughter.
3. Trenice M. wrote:
I am 33 years old and I was adopted when I was a young girl. I don’t know anyone from my “real” family and it’s tearing me up inside. I was able to cope with this until I gave birth to my own daughter. Now I cannot get my mind off of it. I still haven’t decided whether or not I will look for my birth parents. And I feel so guilty because my foster parents have been so kind to me all these years. While I’m trying to make a choice, I just need peace in my heart. Please, please pray for me.
The rest of the requests for this week have come from those who do not wish to have them shared on the blog. (I want you to know I am standing in faith with you as well!)
As always, thanks for reading and until next time… may you be empowered to prosper!
Dianna Hobbs