Today is "Thoughtful Thursdays" where we come together as a community of faith to pray for others. If you have a few moments and know the power of prayer, please join me in praying for these 3 women listed here today. If you need prayer, just click the "prayer" tab on the navigation bar and I would be more than happy to pray with you!
1. Gail
My name is Gail and I’m a faithful reader of your daily cup of inspiration. I’m asking prayer for my mother Elouise Robinson. She was hospitalized for a week and then went into REHAB for 6 weeks. 2 years ago she had a light stroke that effected her left side and we now believe that it’s now effecting her right side which is causing her not to be able to have the ability to function on her own. She’s been home for (1) day and has fallen down twice already. We currently have a CNA nurse that cares for her from 7:30 am till 12:00; thereafter she’s alone. The CNA nurse is available to care for her full time however, the funds are not there for us to hire her full-time. Please be in faith agreement that God's perfect Will be done healing will manifest and favor come regarding her care. Thanks so much and may God bless you exceedingly and abundantly above all you can ask or imagine.
2. Susan
I am in my early 50's and really have no faith in God. Growing up in very abusive situation: emotionally, spiritually, mentally, sexually etc. took its toll most of my life.
I figured God turned his back on me when I was a little girl.
I went through my life with the belief that God was not there and only picks a select few and I was not one of them.
I guess I need to believe that God is real and he is all these things, great things, that people talk about. I feel a lot of anger toward God and I don't know how to get past it. I feel like he owes me...an explanation.
That he needs to show himself to me.
I would really like to start to read the bible etc. But I can't seem to get past my anger toward him.
I ask for a few prayers to help me.
Thank you.
3. A woman who wishes to remain anonymous
Help with school: I need confidence and everyday I battle shame of past failures. At times that I devote for course work, I find it hard to concentrate but I am trying my best. I am determined to finish my nursing degree this school year (April 2012). I need deliverance from the stronghold of shame.
Finances: Before making the decision to complete my education, I worked and spent carelessly (for so many reasons). I have debt that I plan to re-pay but things are hard for me right now. I am also struggling with pride to ask for help as needed. I can say that my mind about money has changed and I am committed to giving to God first, saving and paying back what I owe. I want to be on track and handle money the way the Lord intended and be in a good place so that when I have children of my own, I can bless them with the knowledge of His will for finances as well.
Relationship: The Lord has blessed me with the person that I have been praying to meet. We have been getting to know each other for approximately one year now and we both desire to honour God in our commitment to each other. As I am learning more about the love of God for me, I am praying to continue to love Kevin. I would like to continue being attentive to God and His direction in our purpose toward one another.
In all these cases, I do not want to be anxious for anything but to really trust God. In so many ways, I want to "hurry up" and get things done, but I know that trusting Him and relying on Him for His guidance is the best place to be right now.
Thank you for your help in prayer and I pray that the ministry He has placed in you will continue to draw others close to him.
Dear God, here we are again, coming boldly before Your throne. We know your word tells us we can find grace to help us in time of need. Your people need Your help, Oh God. So today, we trust in Your sovereignty and power to do all things. You are a healer, provider, restorer, refuge, a guide, and everything we need. So right now, I lift every prayer request up before You and say have Your way and move by Your mighty power. As we come together right now as a community of believers from across the nation, we say, according to our faith and according to Your will, let it be done. And we thank You in advance. In Jesus' name, Amen.
