Please pray for me...

[Tomorrowschild]

Hello, I'm going through a really rough patch at the moment and would really appreciate prayer. I am a commited Christian...have been for over 10 years and am on my church leadership team - not that you'd guess that from my pathetic moan:I am unemployed, I have been looking for work for over 2 years but can't find anything. Even the job-centre can't see what more I can do. Unemployment means I have huge financial problems. I live in a bed-sit, which is in a dreadful state. ...but it's all I can afford. No-one wants to rent a room to someone who is unemployed. I am behind with my rent and overdrawn at the bank. My benefits don't meet my bills....most days it is a choice between paying a bill or eating.I am in my late 40s and am single. I really want a (Christian) partner. I am so lonely. Even within the church, people are reluctant to include an older single woman in evenings out ...and the church singles nights are full of younger people, noone my age.I am hugely overweight, but can't lose it. The doctor has given me a diet sheet that I can't afford to follow. I don't have a fridge, freezer or stove/cooker.....although a cooker has been promised. (There is a microwave).I can't afford new clothes, the stuff I wear is old, full of noticable repairs, and generally grubby -I don't have access to laundry facilities either - and can't afford to go to the laundromat, which is also too far away...I don't drive. Charity shops don't stock clothes in my size. I am currently wearing clothes given to me by my church - from an old (90 year old) church member who died, basically smocks/kaftans. I have 3 of them and try and wash them through in cold water (My bedsit doesn't have hot).I know this sounds like a moan/whinge, but I feel so low. God has made such wonderful promises to care for His children, and I feel abandoned. I hear of wonderful stories of people who are destitute being given miraculous help, but nothing seems to come for me. I spend long days and nights crying out to my Father for help - but each day just brings new hardship.Please pray....not necessarily for a miraculous outpouring of financial and material blessings (although I wouldn't object to some of that too!) But that I will be better able to cope with whatever His plan for me is. That I will be able to stay strong (some days I just want to end my life and end this misery - but haven't gotten that far yet.) If He could give me insight into why He won't help me out of this hole....it would be easier to cope with.Thanks, TC

 

[Rudy]

(Tomorrowschild;55084)
Hello, I'm going through a really rough patch at the moment and would really appreciate prayer. I am a commited Christian...have been for over 10 years and am on my church leadership team - not that you'd guess that from my pathetic moan:I am unemployed, I have been looking for work for over 2 years but can't find anything. Even the job-centre can't see what more I can do. Unemployment means I have huge financial problems. I live in a bed-sit, which is in a dreadful state. ...but it's all I can afford. No-one wants to rent a room to someone who is unemployed. I am behind with my rent and overdrawn at the bank. My benefits don't meet my bills....most days it is a choice between paying a bill or eating.I am in my late 40s and am single. I really want a (Christian) partner. I am so lonely. Even within the church, people are reluctant to include an older single woman in evenings out ...and the church singles nights are full of younger people, noone my age.I am hugely overweight, but can't lose it. The doctor has given me a diet sheet that I can't afford to follow. I don't have a fridge, freezer or stove/cooker.....although a cooker has been promised. (There is a microwave).I can't afford new clothes, the stuff I wear is old, full of noticable repairs, and generally grubby -I don't have access to laundry facilities either - and can't afford to go to the laundromat, which is also too far away...I don't drive. Charity shops don't stock clothes in my size. I am currently wearing clothes given to me by my church - from an old (90 year old) church member who died, basically smocks/kaftans. I have 3 of them and try and wash them through in cold water (My bedsit doesn't have hot).I know this sounds like a moan/whinge, but I feel so low. God has made such wonderful promises to care for His children, and I feel abandoned. I hear of wonderful stories of people who are destitute being given miraculous help, but nothing seems to come for me. I spend long days and nights crying out to my Father for help - but each day just brings new hardship.Please pray....not necessarily for a miraculous outpouring of financial and material blessings (although I wouldn't object to some of that too!) But that I will be better able to cope with whatever His plan for me is. That I will be able to stay strong (some days I just want to end my life and end this misery - but haven't gotten that far yet.) If He could give me insight into why He won't help me out of this hole....it would be easier to cope with.Thanks, TC
Hi TC,I just wanted to offer you a bit of encouragement. I keep hearing desperate people say that it feels like God isn't hearing them, but that is a lie. The truth is that God has promised to be with us ALWAYS -- to NEVER leave us nor forsake us -- and He promises to hear our cries...Micah 7:7 But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God WILL hear me.1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your cares upon Him, because He CARES FOR YOU.And it is NOT true that God won't help you out of the hole that you're in -- "...But You hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption..." (Isa 38:17) "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings." (Ps 40:2) Phillipians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.I will be praying for you.ray3:

 

[Rudy]

A few other things I was thinking of...Have you talked to your pastor about your situation? Maybe he could get the church to take up an offering or collect donations for you. Does your church have a food pantry or clothing donations? My uncle was unemployed for a while, and he has a wife and three small children. We prayed for him and helped him financially as God laid it on our hearts, and the church provided the food. Now, he has two jobs (one part-time), and one self-employed job. Maybe for now, you could get a job at minimum wage until you can find something a bit more satisfactory and well paying. That way, you are at least making something. Also, you might want to check out DaveRamsey.com. Dave is a financial expert, and he has a step-by-step plan for making an income, getting out of debt, etc. that you might find useful... By the way, he says that in cases like yours, food, clothing, and utilities come first before paying the bills; provide for yourself first -- it is important that you take care of you... You can try negotiating with your bank -- tell them where you are, and tell them that you will pay them when you have the money, but right now you just can't pay them. If they really want to keep you as a customer, they should listen and negotiate... I hope this helps...I'm still praying for you...ray3: Always remember: God DOES hear YOU... He LOVES YOU...Ps 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.Ps 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry.Ps 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.Ps 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. Ps 56:9 When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

 

[univac]

Dear SisterMy prayer this Day is for you to find happiness and Joy in the holy spirit, We as Christians all suffer in one way or the other, But deep inside we are loved with such a love, have patience and don't worry for what happens tomorrow for today has it's own problems.You will see that all things will occur in faith (no doubt) for what you have asked for,See John 15:7For our lord is not lazy in his word as some might think laziness but wants all to be brought to salvation. We must all be broken away from our outmost self to receivehim.I have been there aswell and still have tribulation today until the coming of our lord,My prayers are with you my Sister be strong.God bless

 

[Lookin4wardtoHeaven]

I have added you to my prayers. May God's love and Spiritual guidance direct your path.God:blessyou:

 

[Tomorrowschild]

Many thanks for what I know is and will continue to be your prayers. After the Church service this morning, one of the fellowship came to me and gave me a bag, containing a 'few clothes she no longer needed' - a pair of jeans, a couple of t-shirts and a jumper (bless her, the jumper looks new!)all in my size.The church are aware that I am in difficulties (we have no pastor currently, just the leadership team of which I am part - it is a little awkward to suggest donations go to yourself!) I am more than willing to work for minimum wage, but have not been able to find employment of any kind. One benefit of unemployment is that I have plenty of time on my hands to pray for others. I have seen the Lord perform many miracles in their lives. I feel really selfish when I cry out to Him and ask why He is so slow in answering MY prayers. I know that His timing is perfect, I know that He cares for me. It is just that somedays I find it harder than others....especially when sorting through the bills. May the Lord bless you for your prayers, and mat He grant me patience and acceptance.TC

 

[treeoflife]

(Tomorrowschild;55084)
Hello, I'm going through a really rough patch at the moment and would really appreciate prayer. I am a commited Christian...have been for over 10 years and am on my church leadership team - not that you'd guess that from my pathetic moan:I am unemployed, I have been looking for work for over 2 years but can't find anything. Even the job-centre can't see what more I can do. Unemployment means I have huge financial problems. I live in a bed-sit, which is in a dreadful state. ...but it's all I can afford. No-one wants to rent a room to someone who is unemployed. I am behind with my rent and overdrawn at the bank. My benefits don't meet my bills....most days it is a choice between paying a bill or eating.I am in my late 40s and am single. I really want a (Christian) partner. I am so lonely. Even within the church, people are reluctant to include an older single woman in evenings out ...and the church singles nights are full of younger people, noone my age.I am hugely overweight, but can't lose it. The doctor has given me a diet sheet that I can't afford to follow. I don't have a fridge, freezer or stove/cooker.....although a cooker has been promised. (There is a microwave).I can't afford new clothes, the stuff I wear is old, full of noticable repairs, and generally grubby -I don't have access to laundry facilities either - and can't afford to go to the laundromat, which is also too far away...I don't drive. Charity shops don't stock clothes in my size. I am currently wearing clothes given to me by my church - from an old (90 year old) church member who died, basically smocks/kaftans. I have 3 of them and try and wash them through in cold water (My bedsit doesn't have hot).I know this sounds like a moan/whinge, but I feel so low. God has made such wonderful promises to care for His children, and I feel abandoned. I hear of wonderful stories of people who are destitute being given miraculous help, but nothing seems to come for me. I spend long days and nights crying out to my Father for help - but each day just brings new hardship.Please pray....not necessarily for a miraculous outpouring of financial and material blessings (although I wouldn't object to some of that too!) But that I will be better able to cope with whatever His plan for me is. That I will be able to stay strong (some days I just want to end my life and end this misery - but haven't gotten that far yet.) If He could give me insight into why He won't help me out of this hole....it would be easier to cope with.Thanks, TC
Since you're asking for prayer, and not advice... I'll honor that request.