Myspace friend writes:

I’m begging for prayer. Yesterday my pepaw passed away. As hard as it is 2 deal with that my sister is making me feel guilyy because I can’t make it 2 his funeral (I’m not emotionaly or mentally strong enough 2 see his lifeless body) I unfortunatly found myself arguing and bargaining with God which I know is wrong. I even got mad at Him. I know I shoudn’t be angry because he’ll never feel pain or saddness again but I am. To make matters worse every battle that could possibly come up has risen! Problems at work, a few girls are tryin to cause trouble, my finacial status is decreasing, I can barly make ends meet, and my puppy developed problems after being spayed. My life is out of control and my spirit feels completly crushed! I’m not even sure what prayer I’m in need of but I know I need it!

I honestly can’t handle this path! I feel like all hope is gone and I know the path has 2 b rocky but I’m lost and I don’t know what to do and I’m scared!!! I’m more scared of loosing my job and my faith I can’t afford to loose either!!! Please I need prayer.

“We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to share in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be seen in our bodies.” (II Cor. 4:8-10, NLT)

Beloved By Him replies…

Dearest Sister,

I’m so sorry that all of this has come to pass for you, but I KNOW and AM SURE that God is with you and He will NEVER leave you or let you go…He will always be with you in the middle of the storm, the flood, the attacks, and the loss. One promise you can stand on is “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”(Hebrews 13:8) He doesn’t change and He doesn’t lie, and His word says that NOTHING can separate us from His love. Read this passages from Romans 8—they will help you tremendously—and ask Him for the faith to believe the truth of His word and receive the power and awareness of His presence.
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us…
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express…

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose…

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written:

‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’

“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (verses 18, 26, 28, 35-39)

The Lord knows all your needs and will give you comfort, help, protection, resources, and healing. Keep close to Him, stay in His word, and don’t give the enemy a foothold by letting yourself lose hope. Our hope in God is the anchor for our soul, as His love for us is poured out in our hearts and we are constantly reminded to abide and trust in that love (Romans 5:5). Let me pray for you, and “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 15:13)

         Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You that You hear and answer our prayers, Father, not because we are righteous, but because of Christ’s righteousness in us. God, I ask now that You will reveal Yourself in a strong and mighty way to my sister, that she will be able to stand still and wait on You, that she would know that You are on her side and that You are always working on her behalf, that no weapon of the enemy will prosper against her, and that all things will work out for her ultimate good. Lord Jesus, please comfort her in the loss of her pepaw. Thank you that she has the confidence that he is with you now in heaven, and I pray that her sister would be understanding of her limits and her mourning. I pray that her whole family would be comforted, and for any who don’t know You, I ask that this situation would cause them to draw closer to You and even receive Your salvation. I ask that my sister would trust You for her protection, from the attacks at work, from attacks against her finances, from illness and trouble, even for help with her dog’s afflictions. She is Your daughter and we know You love her so much, Lord. I ask that You will still her spirit with Your peace, and guard her heart and mind with that peace as well. Thank You that You are doing a great work in her by allowing these trials to refine her faith and bring her closer to You. Thank You that You know how much we can take, and that You will not let us be completely crushed or abandoned, but You will lift us up and renew us and strengthen us and we will be saved by Your high and mighty right hand. Thank You for Your awesome love and grace, for Your mercy and Your forgiveness, and for Your faithfulness and Your perfect providence. I ask that You would help Rebecca to trust You even in these difficult times, to comfort her with Your word, and that You would restore her in Your good time, and that even as she has struggles, she would always remember that You are her Advocate, her Savior, and that You are always good. We love You, Lord, and we thank You for her and for hearing our prayers, and for Your great love for Your people. Thank You, Father, In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

We love you, sister; please let us know how you are doing.

Much love,

Beloved by Him

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