Monday, November 30, 2015

Those who are in need

Lord,

I thank You for a full stomach.  I have been reminded of all of the people with bellies that are not full.   They are in need of help.  I ask that You would not forget them.  Lord, I ask the answered prayer in this situation.  I cannot imagine not just hunger, but having to live with malnutrition.  Let us be thankful for what we have.  At the same time, let us be mindful of those in need.  It is so sad that some are in such need that they don't know if they will survive the next day.  May I in a rich nation not take food for granted.  I ask that You lend Your ear to those in need.  May I help and serve those who are in need.

In Jesus' name,  Amen.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Bigger crosses to bear and persecution

Heavenly Father,

Help me to see that there are people who have bigger crosses to bear than myself.  Open my eyes so that I will pray and do other things for them daily.  Help me recognized that there are those who are being persecuted whatever their faith are.  There are also many believers who are being persecuted for their faith.  Remind me of this fact, for I realize that I often fail to see that I live in a world that is larger than the world I have been living in.  I have my own fears and cares of this life.  However, I consider myself blessed that I live in a nation where I realize that religious freedom is still being respected.  However, I still live in the same country whose citizens have no idea what it is like to be persecuted for their faith.  Forgive me and help me to see that it could happen here, but I don't wish to think that it is just over there and we should not be concerned.  I personally think that we shouldn't always "not mind our business".  We should care and have a heart for the persecuted and those who are in need.  Lord, cleanse me of my unrighteousness and take care of us as believers.  Protect and guide us.  I thank You that this prayer has been answered.  in Jesus' name,  Amen.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Being grateful and pure

Lord,

I don't wish to hold back.  I need the courage to fact whatever is going on to me.  My desires are to be honest and to be grateful.  Give me a fresh perspective and wisdom.  I need to set things straight and I take full responsibility for my actions.  I have lied and I have been a coward.  Father, I have to first seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness.  I realize that, but what does that mean?  How do I first seek Your kingdom and be pure in heart in motives?  I put trust in You, but I don't trust respect.  I ask for change because that is my desire. I also ask to be forgiven and to be more forgiven.  Those are two things that I ask will be added to me.  I also ask that You would strengthen.  Open my eyes and give me a fresh perspective on my own responsibilities and my issues.  I ask this, and I thank You for answering my prayers.  Thank You for listening to me.  In Jesus' name,  Amen.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Doubts about salvation

Lord,

I realize that I am a forgiven believer, but sometimes it is hard to believe.  How do You feel about me and my situation, especially about the doubts about being saved?  I have prayed to be saved over and over.  I am saved and I know this, but I wonder what testing if I am of the faith means.  What does it also mean to work out my salvation with fear and with trembling?  I have an idea but I don't know what that truly entails.  I thank You for helping me and for saving me.  I praise You and I love You.  Thank You.  In Jesus' name,  Amen

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

My lack of a social life

Lord,

I am sorry for not always putting You first and making You my first Priority, even in my prayer life.There are times when I don't know what to pray for or how to pray.  Right now, I have thought about getting out more and developing a social life.  I ask for a sense of direction when it comes to this issues.  I am a loner and a private person, but sometimes I need a change.  I don't know how to change.  I ask that You would reveal Yourself to me on this very issue.  I also ask for a change of heart when it comes to this and other issues in my life as I am having issues with OCD and other health issues.  I need a friend and someone to talk to.  In fact, I need true friends who won't judge me and who will always be there for me.  I promise to be a good friend as well.  Teach me Your ways and teach me how to love.  Show me what love is all about.  The truth is, I need to go out more and experience "life" outside of health and mental issues such as OCD.  I would also like to fellowship in a church where the true gospel is preached.  I just don't know how to be truly social as I think that I am "shy" and not assertive.  I admire people who are extroverts and who are assertive.  Give me and teach me how to be assertive, Lord.  I thank You for answering my prayers and I praise You for hearing and for understanding how I feel.

In Jesus' name,

Amen

Monday, November 23, 2015

Growing in my relationship with God; overcoming my fear, doubt, and anxiety.

Father,

Teach me how to pray as Jesus died.  I ask for wisdom to learn how to pray.  I have sometimes a disconnect in my relationship with You.  It can be hard to have a relationship if one or two people have that disconnect because of a lack of time spent.  I have had difficulty expressing my feelings unless I am angry with You or whether or not I am in doubt.  I apologize for not always praying in faith.  I ask that You would further increase my faith and take away my anxiety.  I have fears in my life that I need to also overcome.  I admit that I have not been perfected in love.  Forgive me.  Give me understanding what it means to be perfected in love.  I read that You are love, but I don't understand that verse.  I ask that You would help me understand.  I need help to be courageous and strong; I also ask that for strength and courage.  I thank You and I praise You that You are the God who is Greater than all.  I give You thanks.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Prayer for wisdom and other issues

Lord,

My life is in Your hands.  Jesus is Savior and Lord, I know this.  I have been struggling with anxiety and doubt for many years.  I have not been sure if it is the enemy, doubt, or anxiety.  I was thinking that Jesus has been  tell me for years.  God, give me the wisdom to live right and serve You.  I also ask that You would increase my faith.  I ask for the Holy Spirit to teach me how to truly pray to You without asking amiss.  I realize that my long prayers haven't been answered at times because of those issues.  I repent of my sins and I ask that You would make me wise and faithful.  I also ask for peace of mind, for I have been anxious for a long time.  Show me and tell me who I am.  I feel like You are trying to tell me something, but I don't know how to live for You sometimes.  I know that You will return quickly.  Even so.  Come, Lord Jesus.  May Your grace be with us all.  In Your name, Amen.

Friday, November 20, 2015

God is greater that...

Lord,

My life is in Your hands.  Thank You for helping me to understand what I need to do with what is important to me.  My soul and mind are in Your hands.  My heart is also in Your hands and so is myself.  Help me to see that You are the One who can help me, guide me, and direct me on the path I am in.  Reveal to me what I really need to do.  I thank You for Your revelations.  You have revealed and gave me and guided me much this morning.  You know of my needs.  Help me to see that You are greater than my thoughts.  You are greater than my problems.  You are greater than all.  I thank You, In the name of Jesus,   Amen.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

My financial help and troubles...

Heavenly Father,

I am not sure if my Church will help me. They could, but I don't of any programs other than the ones you mentioned. I will read the book of Job. I have prayed for financial help yesterday and I believing that the Lord will help me. My question is how do I acknowledge God when it comes to my finances since I am a spendthrift who wishes to save. I realize that I need help and I prayed for providence. I need immediate help because I have a low income and I need to follow the Lord in my finances. I have no job, though I have been looking for one in the past. My skills need to be updated. I also have no transportation of my own. I have transportation to go to the doctors and nutritionist but I don't have enough money to buy a car, which is a limit to my social life except talking to others online. I need help since I have I feel like I have no such luck. I feel like a failure and I don't know what else to do. I have had the same problems for years and I feel like it is all of my fault. How else do I get about of my financial situation or situations? What would Jesus say about my financial situation? I can afford the monthly payments but it will take at least a few months to a year to pay it off, but I rather pay the bills in full? I don't have much money to give to a church or a charity. I had money before and now I wish I had some. I had felt guilty about spending all of that money which took a year to pay off. I just don't know what to do. I need a miracle. I believe that Jesus is the Lord and Savior who died on the cross for me. I believe that Jesus is greater than all of my financial problems for they are great. I owe at least a substantial about money and I would like to pay for school, pay off my debts, and learning to give, since I love to give to others. I need help. I have the faith that God will help me more than once and I don't know where else to turn.

In the name of Jesus,


Amen

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Jesus is Lord

Lord Jesus,

You are Lord. Thank You for saving me and for forgiving and loving me.  I know and see that You are greater than all of my problems.  I also believe that Your word says that greater are You who is in me than the enemy who is in the world.  There are times when mentally I have no clue how to discern between what You are trying to tell me, what the enemy says, and what the OCD says.  Show me how to discern between who is a true believer and what is true or what is not true.  I know and believe that they enemy is the father of lies.  What is the enemy lying about?  I sometimes feel like I am fighting a losing battle.  Am I letting the enemy or the OCD win?  I sometimes don't always know what is going on with me.  I am sorry that I have had such doubts.  I feel like I have showed my true colors and not in a good way.  Forgive me for being so rough on You.  I just told how I felt.  I felt down because I had doubts.  I have wondered why it seems I am forgotten and my prayers aren't answered.

I also ask for peace of mind in these days and times.  Show me what I am doing wrong as far as not always knowing or having a lack of discernment.  I also ask that You would strengthen my faith and that I no longer be doubtful.  I need Your help in overcoming any doubts that I have.  I have been struggling with doubts for a long time and I admitted some things to You and I ask for forgiveness for being so rude during my confession.  Forgive me of all of my sins, Lord.  I confess that I doubted and I have become frustrated with my life.  I realized that I have compared myself to others and that I see the world passing me by.  I know that there is much to work with in my life and that there are things that I need to straighten some things out, like how I feel about myself and about relaxation.  I realize that going on the computer all day long is not that healthy and I would like to be able to do other things, even while I am here.

I am sorry that I have not been grateful and that I ask that You would open my eyes.  I realize that despite everything, I need to be more grateful.  I am starting to understand that I am to count it all joy.  I also know and realize that I do complain too much instead of giving thanks. Forgive me, Jesus, for not always being grateful or thankful for all that I have.  Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me according to Psalm 51.  Renew my mind daily and may I not neglect what Your Word says.  May I also change my mindset.  I have a perfectionist all-or-nothing mindset and that has caused me problems.  I also have a negative mindset when it comes to me especially.

I know that I have a need to see the world differently.  My desire is to change, live for You, and to serve You. Teach me Your ways, and continue to be a Friend to me  Thank You for dying for me, taking my place, and being resurrected by the Father.  Lord Jesus, save me.  Save my soul and forgive all of my sins.  I also ask that the OCD will be dealt with and that You would give me peace of mind.  Jesus, give me the total assurance and knowledge and wisdom that You have saved me.  I ask for a change, Lord.  One of the scariest, if not the scariest realities is that one day, not everyone who calls on You will end up going to Heaven, walk the narrow road, and live in the New Jerusalem.  They will end up in Hell and have their part in the Lake of Fire.  I am scared that it will be me and that I am afraid to die.  I confess my sins before You and ask of Your forgiveness.

Speak to my heart, Jesus.  The sad reality is that unless I endure and obedient, I will walk the narrow road, for few will find it. Give me the wisdom and the guidance to walk the narrow road.  I ask for a change, not just in my life, but a change in me and my relationship with You.  There are times when I sometimes feel a disconnect.  I don't wish to come to You only when things go bad.  I want to be faithful and content when things go well.  My desire is to serve You, and live for You.  I confess I have not always made the right choices and that there are times when I feel that I have sinned willfully.  There are even things that I feel and know that I need to make right, but the truth is, I don't know how.  I just don't know what to do.  I also ask for forgiveness for I confess that I have lived in the past and held things against others.  I sometimes feel that I am a false believer and that I ask for assurance that I am truly saved and born again.  I also ask that not only purify my heart but that You would purify my mind and my motives.  Show me what I need to confess and repent of, for I know that I need You.  Change my mindset and change me so that I will endure.

Lord Jesus, I ask that You strengthen my faith and that You would give me the confidence that I know who I am in You.  Lord, I need to learn how to love and how to be loved for  I have issues such as life passing me by and having negative thoughts and feelings that need to change.  I ask that You would help me to change and teach me to truly love, honor, and respect myself and other people.  I thank You that You answer prayers and I thank You answered prayer.  I give You thanks for Your answer to my prayers.

In Your name, Lord Jesus Christ,


Amen

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

God's forgiveness, guidance, and wisdom

Father,

Thank You for forgiving me.  I apologize if I came across as disrespectful.  I have issues stemming from years back and I would like for things to change. My petition is to help me to overcome and deal with anxiety.  How do I tell You how I feel about things without being disrespectful.  Help me to overcome my doubts and strengthen my faith.  Help me to see that Your Word is faithful and true at all times.  Give me the patience that I so need.  I also ask for the wisdom that I need to live my life. According to the book of James, You give wisdom liberally.  I am in need of the wisdom to carry out the knowledge of Your Word that I have.  My desire and petition is to be a wise person who is a woman of character, integrity, and of course, patience.  I admit that patience is not one of my virtues but I admit that I have gotten more patient over the years though the progress has been slow.  I ask that You would give we guidance so that may be a wise person who lives my life serving You and leading others to Christ.  I thank You for answering this prayer and I ask for all of these things in the name of Jesus Christ.

Amen

Monday, November 16, 2015

Needing the Lord

Lord,

I could use Your help.  I know I ask Your help often, but I realize that life can be depressing.  I am feeling down about things and it is hard to overcome.  Teach me how to pray.  I keep saying words to You.  I need to know if You are there for me.  I need You right now.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Doubting and OCD

Lord,

As You know, I have obsessive compulsive disorder and I am here to say that it has made my doubting worse.  For years I have had doubts about being saved.  I am scared.  I am fearful that I am not saved.  I even had a thought today that I will end up in Hell when I die.  I am fearful sometimes of dying.  There are things that I have not asked for forgiveness for.

I fear that I may also be a racist. I wince whenever I see a picture of an interracial couple.  It is because I have thoughts of what other people think and that is a problem.  I believe that it is a trigger to why I have some of these racist thoughts.  Interracial couplings never bothered me before so why now?  Deep down I have no problem with interracial relationships so why now?  Is there some hidden prejudice or racist thoughts inside of me?  Am I truly a saved free from racist feelings?

Maybe I am saved or I wouldn't have thoughts and doubts about it, and the racism thing.  Whenever I see a white person, sometimes I have racist or prejudiced thoughts, especially if I am going somewhere.  I even repeat prejudiced thoughts. I know that I have a problem with obsessive thoughts as I tend to be obsessed about race and racism. I realize that I am not totally over it and that bothers me.  I really need help with these topics of obsessive thoughts, Lord.

I don't know what else to do, but I am glad that I have confessed these issues to You.  I feel like I have sinned over and over again whenever I have doubts.  I know that it is the doubting disease but I ask to be cured.  I get tired of just managing this disorder and sometimes I have thoughts that bother me greatly and also the images as well.  I realize that they are exaggerated, at times, but there are times when I don't always see that.  I don't like having obsessive compulsive disorder, but at least it has drawn me closer to You.

I thank You that it has drawn me closer to You.  I do believe this and for that, I thank You.  Anything can be a trigger to an obsessive thought, and that has me afraid.  Show me and teach me Your will and Your words.  I want to be connected to You in every way, shape, and form.  Draw me to You.  I ask for a closer walk with You.  I am tired of having these doubts and these thoughts.  I feel like sometimes the reason why things have been the way they have been is because I have these doubts.  I realize that I have issues, and they are deep seated, but I have to see that You are greater.  Help me to see that and help me to live according to Your Word.  Help me to endure, and I thank You for Your leading and Your guidance, which I ask for.  Thank You for answering my prayer tonight.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Bad vibes

Lord,

I don't know if I am off or if something or someone else if off.  I know something is off.  I have been bad vibes lately and those bad vibes won't go away.  Could it be the anxiety or the bipolar?  Or could it be that I have a good reason for having those bad vibes?  Nothing is the same anymore and I wish that things were.  I have been having issues lately and over the years and I wonder if there is something that I have not confessed.  I have had my feelings hurt and mentally I have difficulty getting over it.  I live with this person and we are no longer as close as we used to be and this is bothering me.  I believe that there is a reason for this and I don't know what to do or how to handle this.  Help me to see that life is too short to worry but I am still concerned.  Lord, do a mighty work in me and forgive me for all of my sins.  I want to be that faithful person again.  Lord, help with this situation for I am anxious and fearful about this.  I give it over to You, Lord, for I know that You are the God of miracles, so with You all things are possible.

In Jesus' name,


Amen.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

In need of a connection and some clarity

Lord Jesus,

Forgive me of my sins.  Take care of my, Lord, and heal me.  I prayed about this.  I could not take it anymore because I feel a total disconnect from You.  Everything I do is just something that takes place within a cycle.  Sometimes it is hard to explain.  I need help in breaking the cycles, compulsions, and bad habits that have been holding me back to put it mildly.  They have done worse. I had so many plans for myself but I realize that those plans can't come to fruition unless I go ahead and take some action.  I have got to stand up for myself and put You first.  I am so sorry, but I have no idea how or where to begin.  I ask for forgiveness for failure to put You first and to love and respect myself.  I have lied, held back, broken promises, and I just feel like a failure.  I confess that I need You, Lord Jesus.  I need Your help.  My life is stagnant and nothing seems to work out for me. I believe I have a lot to offer and people who are willing to help me.  I take that help and I offer myself to You, Lord.  I ask that You would give me wisdom, guidance, and a sense of direction in my life as You see it.  Lord, I wish that I had seen things this clearly before.  I thank You that You know all things and that You have an answer to this prayer.

In Your name,


Amen

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Help me

Lord,

Help me.  Help me find the right words to say or at least the right way to communicate to You. Life has become a chore, even the simplest things.  I ask for Your forgiveness for holding on to this attitude.  Exercise is a chore.  Losing weight is a chore.  Reading is a chore.  Just being happy is a chore.  I feel trapped sometimes.  I do want to change but I don't know how to change.  I know I am in need of set priorities.  I know that I don't always put You as my first Priority and I ask for Your forgiveness.  I admit that I hate a lot about my life and nothing seems to budge no matter how hard I move, push, or just anything.  I have no proverbial idea what I want to be when I grow up.  I am so tired of being frustrated.  I just have too much time on my hands.  Yet there are times when it seems that I don't even have enough time.  I am stressed out despite this by the way.  I want to be free and independent and be able to handle freedom and independence.  I would like to be a person with a changed mindset.  I  feel so weak and ineffectual in my own life, Lord.  I need You right now.  Help me.

In Your name,

I Thank You,  Amen.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Trying to write it all out

Father,

Forgive me.  Help me to see that the person writing to You is an imperfect being with a temporal mindset.  I sometimes have difficulty writing or praying to You because it is as if I have nothing to say sometimes.  I am thankful for my relationship with You. I am writing to tell You that I am in need of focus.  I know something is wrong.  I just fear that it is not worse than even I imagined.  Help me to be kept accountable.  I need the support, friendship, and accountability on this life's journey.  I ask for wisdom to carry me through, for that is also what I am in need of.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Where my head is at?

Lord,

No matter what is going on in my head, help me to keep my mind focused on You.  Lately, it has been a few days worth of struggling with focus and concentration.  I need Your help.  Help me to "get back down to earth" mentally.  I am thankful, that, however all else is well.

Sincerely,


Letters to God

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Being thankful

Father,

Today has been an okay day.  Thank You that I am still here to express my gratitude.

Amen

Friday, November 6, 2015

Lack of focus

Father,

Please.  Help me.

Mentally it is as if things have gotten worse.  It seems crazy because I am here in the moment. I am just not as focused as I would like to be.  It has been a while now and my prayer is that it doesn't worsen.  I believe it is the bipolar.  It is uncomfortable to have this but I realize that things could be worse.  I do hope however that this is a sign that things aren't getting worse.  Maybe I am making too big a deal out of things.

Sincerely,



Letters to God

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Take care of me

Lord,

Take care of me.  Show me how to live right and to serve You all the days of my life.  I know that my life is filled with challenges, but I won't use them as an excuse.  I have done things lately that I wish I could take back.  Father, forgive me of all of my sins.  Help me to take better care of myself.  Teach me Your ways and show me how to walk in them.  I also ask that my motives and my heart will be purified.  I feel a lot better since the revelations that I have had yesterday.  What is it that I am called to do for today?  What do You have for me to do, Lord?  I will do it.


In Jesus' name,


Amen