There are times when things seem out of control in your life. You want to believe that Christ is with you in the battle, but you are having difficulty standing in that belief. You may feel overwhelmed and weary and your strength is waning.
I believe that every battle is an attack from the enemy to make you ineffective for the kingdom. He knows that the power that lives in you is the same power that raised Christ from the dead. It is the power of the living God and there is no force that is stronger or that can defeat a child of the King. Satan himself knows this. His attack is to just get you to believe the lie that says God does not care.
The truth is that God has a plan and he will not let you be defeated despite your circumstance. He is with you in all things and has overcome all of your enemies.
When you are weary, it helps to know that others are praying for you. God has commissioned his angels and his saints to minister to you right now as you face the storms and the battles of this world that have no power to destroy you.
If you are in need of prayer, please post your request and know that it will be lifted up to the throne of God’s grace where he has a perfect plan to bring you through to victory.
God bless you and never forget that the love of Christ is the only force you need!





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October 20, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Sam
Please pray for me. I feel like I’m about to drown and needs God’s help desperately. Thank you.
October 21, 2008 at 1:52 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sam,
I pray that you will see this answer. The truth is that even though you are overwhelmed with your problems, God is able to save you. You will not drown for he has a way out of every circumstance and nothing is impossible for him.
Jesus died to give you life and a future with promise. Always remember that your God is bigger than your problems! He has defeated all of our enemies and he is able to keep us in his peace if we can keep our eyes on him in the storm.
Keep your eyes on Christ for he has a plan for your life that cannot be stopped. The enemy knows this but he will try to get you to forget it.
I am praying for you now. He has a way of causing all things to be used for your good. Never lose hope. You can trust that Jesus will be faithful!
God bless you.
October 21, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Sam
Thank you so much for your prayer and kind comments, Marianne. As long as your prayer list isn’t a mile long already
, I’d appreciate it if you could please keep me in your prayers. Thanks.
October 22, 2008 at 12:09 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Sam, Just want you to know that my list is never too long. I have added you and have begun to say a prayer for you in the morning and at night. Things will work out for you. That is the promise that Christ bought at Calvary. The reason that you can take joy in all of your circumstances is that you are guaranteed the victory as long as you keep your eyes on Jesus. He has a way out and above every trial.
One last thought- please remember that NOTHING is impossible for our God who breathed life into the dust and created us. Surely he can breathe new life into your impossible situation.
You are never alone. I am praying for you.
October 22, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Sam
Thank you, Marianne!
November 19, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Debbie
Marianne, I wrote to you back in September asking for prayer for my friend’s 19 year old son, Chris, who is in jail for gang related activities. I just received an email from my friend who told me that Chris is going before the judge on Monday, November 24th for sentencing, which right now looks like 5 years prison and 5 years probation. Chris’s parents have been encouraging him to request to be put in a youth offender program at one particular jail, but Chris is absolutely terrified for his safety because he has been hearing all sorts of stories about the violent behaviors of the inmates there. My friend has asked if anyone has any positive feedback concerning prison related experiences that she could share with Chris. You immediately came to mind, because of your dealings with the prison ministries. I believe you have corresponded in the past with my friend, but I will give you her email address again. If you could give her any words of encouragement, I would appreciate it. Please let her know you have been in contact with me. Thanks! email – cindyboetcker@aol.com
November 19, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Debbie,
I will be praying for this situation and for Chris. I will get in touch with Cindy.
God always has a way to help!
November 25, 2008 at 5:50 pm
gavin locke
I have never asked for this kind of help before but it just gets so hard at times Please pray for me!as the devil is attacking me and just wont stop!
my older sisters has turned against me
November 25, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Gavin,
I am sorry that you are going through pain and hardship but you did the right thing in asking for prayer. Prayer opens the door of heaven so that God can work his promise in our lives despite what we are going through.
You have to remember that the devil has no real power over you if your trust is in Jesus Christ. He can only lie and tell you things to bring you down. He has no power to take you down!
God determines your future not your circumstance. Take you eyes off of your troubles and put them back on your God! He has the answer and he has the way to bring you out of this struggle. And he will not fail you.
I am praying for you now and will lift you up everyday for protection against those who come against you. (Read Psalm 35)
God will provide for what you need. You just need to believe.
My prayers are with you! You are never alone.
December 2, 2008 at 5:31 pm
anonymous
Dear Mrianne,
What a beautiful blog full of hope and inspiration. Thanks for visiting my blog today and leaving your kind words. I read your post for today and yesterday and they are just what I needed. Thank you for your wonderful ministry of hope to others. God Bless you!
December 2, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you also and God bless you in your ministry.
December 29, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
I am praying now for those who really need a miracle in their situation in life. I pray that God will give them his peace and fill them with a very real sense of his presence. My heart goes out to those who are struggling with overwhelming financial problems, failing marriages and serious health issues. Take heart today, for God is with you and will work through your pain to help you. He will not fail you!
I lift up also Gavin and Sam and pray that God is meeting them right where they are. He is in control of those things for which they are struggling and he has a plan to bring them to victory. Keep your eyes on God. Never let the battle seem bigger than the promise God has made to you!
I am praying for all! God bless.
January 1, 2009 at 3:16 am
Anonymous
Dear Marianne,
I’m grateful to God for encouraging me through your website. My name is Belinda and I live in India. Everyday has been a battle for me past two years. First of all on the marriage front which broke down in Feb 2007. He just said he doesn’t love me anymore and walked out. I used to be a very selfish person and God started to change me bit by bit. I repented about my past. I used to drink a lot and now I don’t even touch wine or alcohol. I also abused painkiller drugs and I don’t do them anymore. I started reading the Bible and praying. I was an asthmatic from childhood and suddenly my asthma worsened. The doctor says I’m in a very advanced stage. I don’t believe the doctor cause God’s word says I’m healed. Because of frequent attacks and hospitalizations I lost my job. Then the finance part of it. Today I’m at home with my parents, unemployed and am seeing a very sick grandmother. To make matters worse he (I don’t want to mention names) called and said he was marrying someone else in Feb 2009. Marianne, I’m hanging on to the word. Trusting God (Though it’s so difficult since I have kept receiving one bad news after the other). I still believe God can change his heart and restore our marriage. I believe I’m healed and made whole. I believe that God has that perfect job for me. I believe that my Grandmother will recover from chronic heart failure and COPD (because all names must bow to the name of Jesus and COPD and heart failure are names). The doctors have give up hope on her and say they can’t do a single thing for her. I believe that God can (because nothing is impossible with God). I really need a lot of encouragement at this point of time. My email id is belinda_in@yahoo.com. Please pray for me. I don’t want to look at my circumstances cause I serve a God who is biggr than my circumstances.
January 1, 2009 at 11:40 am
Marianne Lordi
Belinda, I am praying for you and will email you. Don’t give up because God always has a way and he never fails!
February 13, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Anonymous
Hi, Marianne. I read this on Yahoo!, and would like to add this person as a prayer request. Thank you, and God bless you.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090130101054AA2AbLz
February 13, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
I am lifting up to the Lord all those who are dealing with issues that are out of their control. I pray that God will give them peace and the strength to hold on no matter how bad the situation is. I pray especially for anyone who has a spirit of suicide that is attacking them. May the power of Christ drive from their mind that spirit. May they be renewed in the truth that Jesus has a plan for their life that cannot fail. I pray for a peace to fill all of those who are in a depression and see no way out. This is a lie from the father of lies! Jesus can always make a way out and above every painful situation you are in and bless you for trusting him in the midst of it. He will never leave you and he has a way no matter how impossible it seems. Whatever you are going through, it is only temporary.
The enemy wants you to beleive that there is no hope. There is always hope with Jesus! You don’t have to look anymore for an answer for Christ is the answer. That is why he died to give us victory in our problems.
Whatever pain you may be going through, I pray for the peace of Christ to surround you and comfort you. I pray that you will have strength and a new revelation of God’s love for you. For with God, all things are possible.
He sent his Son to die for you to give you a future with hope. Never let the enemy convince you otherwise. Just hold on.
I am praying for you now in Jesus precious name. Amen
February 20, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Kate
Hello Marinanne. I really need prayer right now. I was just diagnosed with Endometriosis. I don’t know if you know what that is or not but it’s a serious illness and it comes with awhole bunch of other problems with it. It’s very painful and I just really need all the prayer I can get.
Thank you
February 20, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
I will be praying for you Kate, I do know what endometriosis is, in fact, my daughter has it. I know it is painful. I will be lifting you up in prayer. We know God will be with you. Take care.
February 28, 2009 at 12:28 pm
kike
please thank God for His mercies in my life. He has been good to me. Please pray that my joy is not affected by recent events. Pray that God helps me to find the way I know He has made. Pray against the spirit of fear. Like Sam I feel i’m drowning, i need God desperately.
Thank you
February 28, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kike, I am glad that you stopped by and please know that I will be lifting you and your situation up in prayer to a God who always hears the cries of his people.
I pray that God will continue in his mercies toward you. I pray for favor and protection. I pray for peace in all that you go through for God is peace. The spirit of fear has no control over you! You have been set free from the bondages of any demon power and God has a way to work all things out for your good. May you keep your eyes on Christ as you walk in the valley for he will never leave you. He died to give you victory no matter what comes against you. Keep the truth in your heart and do not let the enemy put any lying thoughts of fear or anxiety in your mind for God is over you. He has commanded his angels to be with you so that nothing can harm you.
You will not drown, Kike, for God always has a way above and beyond your problems. Stand in the truth. Know that God will keep you.
I will be praying for you each night. Take care as you wallk in the love of Christ who never leaves you.
March 10, 2009 at 11:02 am
Kate
Wow, your daughter has it?! How old is she? I will be prayer for her healing as well! It is actually a disease that cannot totally disappear, but shrink, so I will pray for her comfort!
March 10, 2009 at 11:31 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kate, thanks for praying for my daughter. She is in her mid thirties! (I am old!) God will get you both through this.
March 21, 2009 at 8:50 am
Kate
Hello Marianne!
I am asking for yet another prayer! I ask that you pray for my dad. He is having alot of trouble with his back. He travels 2 to 4 hours everyday and he has some disks out in his back so its hard to walk around at work because of the severe pain. He also has Cancer and that has caused alot of pain and uncomfort. Please pray for him. Thanks Marianne!
p.s. I can definately feel for prayers! I haven’t had much pain from the Endo in 4 days!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRAYER!!!!
In Christ Jesus,
Kate
March 21, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kate, I got you covered. I will be praying for you dad. God can heal and I am praying now for his complete restoration of health.
April 2, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I understand that there are a lot of hurting people in this world. The enemy has blinded them to the truth of your love and they feel overwhelmed. They believe that their problem is too big even for you. They are hopeless and feeling alone. I pray, dear Jesus, that you touch them right now from the pages of this prayer and let them know that you are with them. Help them to feel your peace as you comfort them in the midst of the storm that they are in. I pray that you heal bodies, mend marriages and relationships, restore finances to those burndened with debt, bring hope to someone who is givng up on life, and heal those whose hearts are breaking in pain. Father, only you can help us in this dark world. Give those reading this prayer a very real sense of your presence. Let them know that they are loved beyond measure no matter what they have done. Break bondages of drugs, alcohol and pornography and restore them to wholeness. I pray against the spirit of abortion and suicide. Let those who are broken know that you have a plan despite their circumstance. You can work all things out and you know how to give them victory in all things. Amen
April 14, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Kate
Hello Marianne!
Great words of prayer Marianne. That just helped me!
By the way, from yours and many others prayers I am started to feel better, not as much pain, so thanks much for all your prayer.
I hope you had a blessed Easter!
Kate
April 14, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Take care Kate, you are such a gem. Stay in the word and God is going to help you as you grow in years and wisdom!
April 20, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Anonymous
Marianne,
Hi. Please pray for me. I am struggling with some very distressing circumstances and feeling overwhelmed. Please pray that God will deliver me, provide a solution, and give me rest. Thank you.
April 20, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, I want you to know that I will lift you in prayer and trust that God is more than able to meet you where you are and to take you where he wants you to go. Nothing can stop the plan God has for your life. It is a plan to give you hope and a future with promise. I don’t know what you are struggling with but I know that God is bigger than your circumstance. He knows how to rescue you. He can and he will give you his peace as he takes you through your painful situation. And he will provide a sound, perfect solution so that you will know that your God was with you.
I will be lifting you in prayer each night. Trust your God. He is with you now.
Dear Lord,
I lift up my friend who is struggling and overwhelmed. Give my friend your peace and rest as you work out the details of the troubling situation. Lord, you alone know what is right in this situation. Please give my friend a very real sense of your Presence. Give this troubled soul a measure of faith to stand in the storm and remain standing despite the rivers of trouble that comes against my friend. Help this one to know that you will not fail even though others have. You already have the answer to this issue and the details are worked out. You are Sovereign over all things and nothing is impossible for you. Help my friend to know that you are there and you will not leave. It will be worked out for their good. Please let your peace flood my friend as you show yourself to be faithful and true.
Because of Jesus, we can now go boldly to the throne of God. We thank you Lord for hearing and answering our prayer. We praise you for your goodness and your love that endures forever.
In Jesus name we present our request. Amen
April 21, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Anonymous
Thank you so much your prayer, Marianne. God bless you.
April 21, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Marianne Lordi
God bless you also. Just please remember that the enemy will always fill your mind with doubt about your situation. Focus on the truth. Stay in God’s word, and rest in his peace as he works out all the details of your problem. He absolutely will not fail you.
Jesus said that we would have many problems in this world but he said, “Take joy! For I have overcome the world”. That sentence says it all. All that comes against us has been DEFEATED at the foot of the cross. You cannot be crushed, you cannot be destroyed. Wait on God. The answer is on its way. I will keep praying. You are never alone!
April 22, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Anonymous
Thank you for your good advice, Marianne. Yes, you are so right about the enemy’s tactics. And when a person becomes confused, it can be easy to fall for them. I truly appreciate your prayers.
April 22, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Marianne Lordi
Take care and keep in touch. I will be praying. God’s perfect plan for your life cannot be stopped by anything that comes against you. Be still and know that He is God!
April 23, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Anonymous
OK. Thanks once again, Marianne.
April 24, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Kate
Hi Marianne.
My mom has a torn rotater cuff (something on her shoulder) and might need surgery. She’s having a lot of pain. She really needs prayer. Also she needs prayer for her bravery because her shoulder might need to be surgically dealt with and surgery is her biggest fear. Please pray.
April 24, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
I will pray, Kate. I know that shoulder surgery can be painful but I trust that God will help her through it.
April 29, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I am lifting up today those right now who are carrying a heavy heart. Those who feel that their pain is bringing them down and that their situation is impossible. I pray, my Lord, that you will give them a peace and a strength that defies logic. I pray that you will work in their lives and bring a positive resolution to the struggles that is overwhelming them. Help them to know without a doubt that you will not fail them no matter how bad the issue is. Lord, I am praying for a miracle in someone’s life who has all but given up hope. Be real to this person, dear Jesus. You have an answer and a way out and above every painful trial. You are the Master of the wind so no storm should frighten those who belong to you. You have defeated all of our enemies at the cross. Nothing has power to harm or destroy us. Our troubles now are in your hand and you know what to do. Help the one who is in despair to know that the solution will be coming soon. The timing of his trial is part of your perfect plan and purpose and you will not let it go on one second more than you purposed it to be. You are in complete control. Help him to know that you will show yoursef true, he just needs to hang on and trust. In Jesus name we pray with a living hope. Amen
May 7, 2009 at 11:11 am
Jane
My dear at this time I really need your help, advice etc. In my life there are things missing, I’m not supposed to live this kind of life. I deserve to be happy, I deserve to be wealthy, I deserve to be debt free and to get out of poverty, I deserve to have smile face etc. But I don’t know how I’m gonna start. At this time I’m writing to you I’m crying and I don’t know what to do even I have forgotten what I really love everything look up and down I have no money to buy even a woman pad. I have tried everything fasting three days without taking anything, surrendering, tithing, visualizing, mediating God’s word etc. At this time I cant pray anymore everything look worse.
My dear I had a business I have closed March this year without any profit in it I only remain with debts and people are on my neck they need their money back as soon as possible and I have tried everything that will help me to get money to pay them but whatever I try failed and they need their money next week. And at this time in my side it is a lot of money about $10,000 which I converted from Tanzanian shillings I can’t eat or sleep every time they are calling me to ask for their money. And I have nothing to do at this time. I feel frustrated, headache, fever and sometime I feel like I wish I could have money and run away from the city.
My dear I really need your strong advice that will help me to take me out of this situation and bring happiness and smile face. I’m tired of crying all the time because it is not helping me. Also I would like to know how I can let go and let God completely handle it because when I receive sms or call from them I feel worried, feared etc I want to surrender it to God’s will but saying it is easy but I failed to do so. I dont know how I’m gonna get $10,000 I cant see any way out, please I m here waiting to hear from you. And if possible share with others about my situation and pray for me sincerly I believe God can do something with prayers.
I feel very sorry my dear I’m not good in English but I hope you will understand I wish you could understand Swahili I could explain properly to you how I feel Please help me now.
I’m here waiting to hear from you,
With thanks in advance,
May 7, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jane, I am so sorry that you are going through such a struggle in your life right now. I want you to know that I will be praying for you and lifting your situation up to a God who hears and who will help. If you can continue to trust him in this battle, he will take you through to victory. So many times the enemy convinces us to give up. He makes us believe that our problems are hopeless and impossible. But the truth is that God can do all things! He is never limited by our boundries. He is over all things and all things in creation must obey his will. He is the one who calmed the sea with just a word. He is master of the storm and no wind can take you down. He alone can make a way where there is none. Jesus did not come to die for us so that something in this world could destroy us. He finished the work! It is done. There is no power that will crush a believer whose trust is in him. I don’t care how dire your circumstance, he will make a way! You are not alone and you never will be. Right now, he has dispatched angels to do his work to help you. You don’t have to see it to know that it is true. He is a God who never lies.
One Scripture that I have memorized is 2 Timothy 1:12 which says:
FOR I KNOW WHOM I HAVE BELIEVED AND I AM CONVINCED THAT HE IS ABLE TO GUARD THAT WHICH I TRUST TO HIM FOR THIS DAY.
Listen, if you know your God, than you know his power. You don’t need to beg God to help you if you belong to him through Jesus Christ. Anything that you TRUST God with, he will guard, he will take care of, and he will take you through. That is a promise paid for by the blood of Christ! Don’t ever give in to the taunts of the enemy.
I am going to email you personally with a prayer for you. The battle is not yours. You need only to be still and KNOW that he IS GOD!
God is with you! Be strong.
May 8, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, This world is growing dim and problems keep coming against us. It is so hard to trust sometime and believe that you are the answer to our pain. But the truth is that you are working things out to bring us closer to you. You have a purpose and a plan that will take us through this world and to eternity with you. It doesn’t matter how difficult our struggles are or how impossible our situation is. Your right hand will bring us safely through. Help us all to know, O Lord, that you will always be bigger than our problems; that you will never fail us; and that we have nothing to fear because you have already paid for our victory.
To those who are having a hard time believing that you will take them through their difficult struggle, I pray that you will draw so close to them that they can feel the breath of heaven on them. Jesus, make yourself real to them. Comfort them in their pain. I pray that you will put godly people in their path to encouage them.
All that we endure on this earth has eternal ramifications as you help us to grow in our faith. You are coming soon and your reward is with you. Help those are feeling anxious, alone and without hope to know that your strength will cover them to the end.
May your peace be with Sam, Gavin, Kate, Jane, Preethi, and Anonymous as they keep their eyes on you in the storm.
Praise be to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
May 12, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I am troubled by the unbelievers in this world that are descending into destruction by the lies of the enemy. I pray for those who will not believe. I pray for the lost who have set themselves up as an enemy of the true and living God. I pray for all those who are coming against the messages you give me to write. I pray that you will open them to the truth before it is too late. This world is a dark place and Satan is blinding people to your love and truth. Jesus, I pray for you to reveal yourself through your church in a mighty way so that some may be saved.
Have mercy on those who are deceived and let them understand that they are on a path that will lead to eternity without you in a place of torment.
We give you thanks, dear Jesus, that you are real and living and intercede for us everyday to help those who have put their trust in you. Please strengthen us in these days of evil. Help us to overcome the obstacles that come against us. Help us to stand in our faith and trust that you will not fail us. Help us to understand that you are with us right now as we struggle in the storms of this life. You will not fail. You are more than enough. Amen
May 14, 2009 at 10:20 am
Terry Mogle
Hi Marianne,
My mother, Lynnda Stettnisch, was diagnoised back in Feb with 4th stage, small cell, lung cancer. We beleive in Gods will, but since this is my mother, I pray she does not suffer! I ask all to pray that she does not suffer. I also ask for the strenght for my sister (who also works with me) and myself to get through the heartache we will have when her glory begins. She will be missed.
Your site is a blessing Marianne – please keep up the GREAT work and God Bless you and yours! Thank You,
May 14, 2009 at 10:33 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Terry, my heart is with you as you watch your mother suffer. I will be keeping Lynda in prayer and trusting God’s perfect will to keep her in his peace. Remember that God’s peace is not only for your mother, it is for you and your sister also. He will not forget that you are filled with grief and feeling helpless. He will bring you the hope that only those who have put their trust in him can experience. You will get through this. Since I don’t know what God’s will is for your mother, I am asking for a miracle healing that will bring glory to God !! I pray that those around her will be astounded by what God can do. Whatever his plan, I know that it is perfect so I will pray that you can trust that what he is doing will be good. His ways are higher and his thoughts beyond our understanding. We must keep our eyes on him. He will NEVER fail.
I will be praying for your family. God is with you now!
May 16, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, your love for us cannot be measured. Your perfect ways for us are beyond our understanding. But we know in truth that you will never fail those who call upon your name.
I lift up now those who are struggling with decisions that must be made. I pray for those in financial situations who have nowhere to turn. I plead the cause of those who have a serious illness with themselves or a loved one. I pray for your strength in the lives of those who are held in bondages and addictions. Heal the hearts of those who are broken. Come to the aid of those who are in a painful situation that seems unending and hopeless.
O Lord we know that your love will never fail us. I pray for the needs of all those represented here and those who read the messages of hope that you have given me. Please comfort these ones now with your peace. Help them to know that your plan for them will not be stopped. You have the way out and above all that this world brings. Our troubles and pain cannot destroy us but can only be used to open doors for your power to work greater things through us.
Make this prayer real to those who need to hear from you. I pray this in the name of our blessed hope, Jesus Christ. Amen
May 18, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear heavenly Father, I ask in your name for favor upon those who need a miracle from you. I pray that you will lift the burden for everyone who is in a difficult situation and who needs assurance from you that all will be well. Help those who are in pain and whose world seems to be crumbling all around them. Hold them close to you and keep them in your perfect peace. I pray for marriages to be healed. I pray for finances to be restored and blessed. I pray for job situations and difficulties to be made right. I pray for those who have nowhere to turn and who feel hopeless and alone. I pray for your love to cover those who feel abandoned and forsaken. I am pleading for your provision for all those who need a blessing in their life. Calm the storms of those who are weak and weary. May you continue to help and heal those requests that are listed here now. I pray for salvations in families. I pray for hope in the life of those who are facing attacks from the enemy. Let those who turn to you know that you will not fail and that you have a plan for their lives that cannot be stopped. You are more than enough in every situation.
O Lord, we trust you in every battle that we must face. We have been made victorious through your shed blood for us at calvary. Help us to hold on in faith until the end. In Jesus name we pray. Amen
May 19, 2009 at 11:20 am
Felicia A-Davis
Please lift Rick and Felicia in prayer regarding marriage.Help them both let go of their past fears and move forward in their relationship.Please pray against the plan of the devil. I know nothing happens with the children of God without God allowing it but please stand with us to pray against the works of the devil so these two can get married.This year is a year of God’s favor.They have been battling a storm,Felicia is a mighty woman of God and has been praying and fasting but she has been under some attack because her dream is that to pray Rick to become a mighty man of God and to be used by God and since she started this quest she has been under spiritual attack,financial attack ,physical attack,and emotional attack but she is a trooper and is determined to go through the fire into her victory but please stand with her…we believe in the power of prayer
May 19, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I come in prayer for Felicia and Rick that you may provide them with wisdom and knowledge in your ways and to help them in the battles that they face. I pray that you will be with them in strength in the areas where they are weak. I pray that you will bring them close in agreement on your word and help them to walk together in your ways. Father, I pray for your will in their relationship. Turn back the enemy’s plan to destroy them in the areas of finances, health and emotional stresses. Help them to know that you are with them and will guide them in the path they must take if they will keep their eyes on you. Help them to know that nothing can destroy them as true believers because you have a purpose and a plan that cannot be defeated in their lives. Keep them strong by your power and might and help them to lean not on their own understanding but to walk in the ways that are guided by your hand. I pray for your peace and assurance to fill their lives. Be with them and help them to always seek your ways in every decision that they make. Open their eyes to areas that you may want them to change so that you can do a perfect work in them. Always guide them by your Holy Spirit. The enemy has no claim on anyone that belongs to you. May you now fill them with hope as you meet all of their needs. May your perfect will be in the center of their relationship. Put godly people in their path to help counsel them. May your unfailing love bring them the desires of their heart and may they bring glory to your name. In Jesus name I pray trusting and believing. Amen
May 22, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, you know the needs and the hearts of all those who come here for prayer. I lift them up right now and ask that you give to them the calm assurance that you will take them through the storm that they are in.
Amen
May 27, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Marianne Lordi
Christ paid the price that allows us access to the throne of God who hears our cry. Never become hopeless no matter what your situation or how impossible it may be. We serve a Savior who has defeated our enemies at the cross.
Dear Lord, help those who are anxious and troubled in their lives. Give them your peace to hold on and your power to overcome all that comes against them. Let them know you in a very real way. I pray for those who need to know that you are the God who will never leave them. You alone can work out every struggle in their life and take them through every storm. Open their eyes now and let them know without a doubt that greater is your power that is with them then that which comes against them. You can do all things. We now give you thanks for your unfailing love. It is all that we need to conquer our enemies. We pray this in the name of the risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
June 2, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Marianne Lordi
Heavenly Father, I come to the throne of grace to intercede for all those who have put their requests here. I pray that you will give them strength as they endure painful trials and struggles. I ask that you fill them with your peace and a knowledge of your truth so that they can understand that nothing is going to destroy them no matter how much it seems like it is. Please let them feel your presence, dear Jesus, because the enemy is filling them with his lies. He is trying to get them to think that you will not help them and that they will drown in the sea of their tears. I pray that you will ease their fears and troubled thoughts. Send your angels to minister to them right now. You will take them through the fire and bring them safely through in your perfect time and your perfect way. May you now lead them beside quiet waters, my Lord. Give them hope and a joy despite their trouble. You will never fail. For that, my Lord, we give you praise and glory forever. In Jesus name, we can do all things. Amen.
June 4, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Jennifer
Dear Marianne,
My beautiful Son, Brett, 18 died of an accidental overdose. I am in despair. Complete and utter darkness. I can’t even put it into words. My family is not supportive at all. My friends do not understand and the people at compassionate friends network just rolled their eyes while I was telling his story, My Dad called me and said “Aren’t you over that yet”. Seriously, I am barely making it. Could you say a prayer for me? I have prayed and prayed and prayed but I don’t think God hears me – I don’t know.
Thank you,
Jennifer
June 5, 2009 at 9:22 am
Marianne Lordi
Jennifer, first of all I want you to know that I have lifted you in prayer last night and this morning. My heart breaks with yours and I will continue to keep you in prayer until God’s peace fills you… and it will. Try to forgive those who do not understand your pain or who think you should be over the fact that your beautiful son has died. A mother does not get over her child’s death! However, if you can keep your eyes on God, despite the fact that your tears are blinding your sight, you will see that he is going to take you through this pain. God does hear you, Jennifer! And he grieves with you for your pain. Death is a very real part of this life and none can escape it. Our hope is in the Promise of Christ and our life in eternity with him. This world is perishing but we who have our faith in what Christ did at the cross have nothing to fear on this earth. Death can only free us to be with our God in beauty so great that our finite minds cannot contain it. Death has no power because Jesus defeated it at Calvary.
It is difficult to trust and and stand in faith when something as devastating as a death of a child happens. But you were never meant to stand alone!
God has angels around you right now ministering to your broken heart. He has burdened others to keep you covered with prayer. You may not see all that it happening all around you, but I assure you that God is close to the brokenhearted and he is nearer than you can imagine. He will not leave you. Although you will always have that pain in your heart for your son, God has a way to use that pain to make you stronger in your faith and to mold you into the image of Christ. He can and will turn all of your struggles into something good. You can’t see that right now but you will.
Everything that touches you must first be sifted through the hands of Christ. He knows your pain, Jennifer! He has your heart in his hand right now. He has a plan to take you through this and he will not fail.
Jennifer, I know it is difficult to believe all that I have just said. That is expected. All that I ask is that you never give up. Ask God each morning for the strength that you are going to need for that day. It will be a process of learning to trust but as long as you are willing, God is able to help you with all that you are enduring. Jesus did not die to give us victory over all that comes against us, including death, only to let us be destroyed by the pain we experience. That is the truth! I will pray for you each day and night. I am asking God to put understanding people in your path to help you in this pain. You need to know the God that you serve, Jennifer, for the enemy will be filling your mind with lies. He will be trying to tell you that no one cares or that even God won’t help you. That lie is from a defeated enemy. Never surrender your victory to the enemy.
I want you to email me personally when you need someone to talk to. You are going to get through this. You can contact me at: commish07@zoominternet.net I pray for God to make this truth very real to you today. I am standing with you and God’s plan for you will not fail.
You are loved way too much for that to happen. God bless you. Please keep in touch.
June 7, 2009 at 9:25 am
zet
Dear Marianne,
Please lift me up in your prayers that God provides me with my urgent rental payment. The bills are likewise pressing and I can only believe and trust that God will deliver on time. Huge bills are left unpaid, and I thank God for keeping me in His grace trusting that new job, new opportunities will be opened for me, May all those who have helped me be blessed too. Thank you for your response. By the way, I have shared your messages to me to my Sisters in my group.
In Christ,
Zet
June 7, 2009 at 11:56 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Zet, please know that I have been keeping you in prayer and will continue to do so. I don’t know how God is going to take you through your financial problems but I know he has a plan. You must keep your eyes on him! He alone knows the opportunities that he is preparing for you right now. He is not going to let you languish and be destroyed. He knows what you need and he knows when. I am praying for God to send you the help you need and the wisdom to understand what he would have you to do. All you have to remember is that nothing is impossible for him. Your life was planned long before you were born. His purpose for you is not going to be destroyed just because you are being overwhelmed financially. Do not be afraid; just believe. That is what Jesus told Jairus in the gospel of Mark 5:36. Jairus was just told by family and friends not to bother the teacher anymore for his daughter died and nothing could be done. BUT Jesus told him that his daughter was not dead, just asleep. What if Jairus refused to believe Jesus and not let him come to his dead child because it was “impossible” to help her now? He would not have received the miraculous gift of his daughter being brought back from the dead! Jairus had to believe Jesus could do what the world said he couldn’t! He had to believe that nothing was too hard for him to do. He had to trust and believe that Jesus was the Son of the living God! Despite the fact that his daughter lay dead on her bed, Jairus chose to believe! That is what you must do also, Zet. No situation is ever dead when the power of Christ can resurrect your finaces, your health, your relationships and your future. The hard part is waitng on him, but you must. You must because he will never fail.
I am praying for your situation. The storm will be strong but your God is stronger! Trust and believe despite the wait. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. I am here for you.
Blessings and peace in Christ name.
June 8, 2009 at 10:52 am
zet
Lord I thank you for your comforting messages. Truly I believe and claim your promise to restore. Continue to bless and strengthen my faith. Break my unbelief. Bless this website – they belong to us your children. Bless Marianne for delivering your words to us and all those who work for You My Lord. thank you for the message of peace, Marianne.
June 8, 2009 at 11:49 am
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Zet, for your blessing and prayer. I know that God will keep you in his peace because you have faith for him to work out the details of your financial crisis. As you hold on, not wavering in your trust, the power of heaven will take you through this trial and make you stronger for having gone through it. The answer may not come the way you expect, but it will be the best for what God wants to do. Just keep your eyes on him. He was not limited in his power as he breathed into the dust and made man. Surely he can breathe new life into your overwhelming burden. Our God is faithful. Remember that always. He sees the beginning to the end of your life and it is all worked according to his plan.
I will continue to pray for you KNOWING that God is going to take you to victory. God bless you and stay strong. Your burden is now on the shoulder of the Master!
June 9, 2009 at 1:04 am
zet
Devastated when I receive today a court summon on my door about unpaid bill. I was about to run to the church for prayers and I just cried out my heart to the Lord. I went back to my room, opened your site and read back your message I claim God’s promise His Love forgiveness understanding and mercy. My first time to receive this and I believe God will be with me holding me and engulfing me with His mercy and compassion. Let me feel your presence now My Lord.
June 9, 2009 at 9:06 am
Marianne Lordi
Zet, I am so glad that you were able to get some peace as you read the message that God gave me just for you! I told you that the answer may not be as you expect or want but that it will be the best for where God wants to take you. His ways are higher and better. Just know that in this testing, God is watching you closely. He is examining your heart to expanding your trust. You may not have been able to really trust him in the past, but when this ordeal is done and your see that your God was truly with you, you will be able to take him at his word! It is never pleasant to have to endure these trials but know that the testing of your faith will give you something that no amount of money could ever buy. Remember that God allowed the 3 Jewish boys, Shadrach, Meshach and Abnego to actually go into the furnace. He could have stopped them from having to go in but instead he brought them through as he met them in the middle of the flames. They emerged without even the smell of smoke on them. God’s glory was maginified. Let him do the same for you. Do not be afraid. He is with you in the furnace. Let him do his work.
I am praying for you daily. You are not alone. Bless you. You can contact my email, commish07@zoominternet.net if you want to talk privately.
God bless you my friend.
June 20, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I come before you once again to lift up those who have come to this site. They are seeking you, Lord, and need your help. Please be with them in strength in all of their difficulties. Give them hope om this painful trial. Help them to know that you are going to take them safely through this fiery furnace and give them a greater sense of who you are. They will know when it is over that they had an encounter with the living God!
Jesus, make your presence real to them at this time. Let them see the light of your glory surrounding them in their pain and bringing them the peace that only your can give. I bind any evil spirits that ssek to blind them from this message of truth.
I thank you for answering this prayer and for being a very real hope in all of our struggles. For we have nowhere to go, but our eyes are on you. You will never fail. In Jesus name we give your praise and glory. Amen
July 4, 2009 at 11:50 am
Pastor Sabrina Transou
Dear Sister in Christ:
I was over joyed in the Spirit of the Lord to read of the positive effect of the power of prayer through faith that God has placed in your ministry as an intercessor for others by faith.
I pray God’s covering upon you Sister Marianne as you seek the Lord for others who are in need of an listening ear as they strive to find hope because of the unknowns in their lives.
May the peace of God and the ever presence of the Holy Ghost rest upon you!
In Jesus’ Name
Pastor Sabrina Transou
July 4, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Marianne Lordi
Bless you Pastor Sabrina for your kind words and prayers! God has given me this ministry and sometimes I need the help of prayer warriors to help me to stand in the battle for what I am called to do. You have brightened my day and I thank you.
July 7, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Deborah Williams
I’m requesting prayer for a young man who was incarcerated in 2007 and charged with the crimes committed by someone else. To put it short he is guilty of just being kind. The individual committed a crime and was killed. The young man wa charged with his crime and death and just this past week (6/29) was sentenced to life in prison. All before his trial, I, his family as well as he was sure with all the witnesses and evidence that he would be vendicated, found innocent and return home shortly. It has not worked out this way. I have lost all belief in our judicial system, but I continue to hold on to my faith. This past week my heart has been feeling so heavy, but I’m trying to hold on and encourage him not to give up on God and his faith, because God can do what nobody else can do. He has an appeal in and meanwhile will be sent off to the prison awaiting the outcome. You have to understand this is a kid that gives so much of hmself to please everyone else. When his mother travels away and returns, he calls the relative to tell them Thank you for treating his mother well. He is a good kid and does not deserve to spend the rest of his life in prison. I am requesting prayer for his protection, strength, guidance to continue his faith and for an uncommon miracle, movement and his release home to his mother soon.
July 7, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Deborah, please know that I have taken your prayer to my heart and will continue to pray for this young man’s cause. I work in prison ministry so I understand what he is facing. My heart is with him and his family, especially since he has been wrongfully convicted. But keep in mind that God has the power to change rulings and to free those who are given life sentences. It will be his will alone and I pray that this young man will keep his eyes on Christ who will not fail him. As he probably has read in Scripture, Joseph was imprisoned by a false accusation of Potiphar’s wife. God knew where he was. He used the years that Joseph had in prison to get him ready to be royalty! A shepherd boy was made royalty in the waiting room of God while in prison!! Nothing defeats God’s perfect plan for our lives when we give our life to him. I will be praying for this young man and his mother. Please email me at commish07@zoominternet.net and give me his first name to lift in prayer. Also, ask if he would like for me to write and encourage him while he is standing in faith and waiting upon God to right this wrong. In the meantime, I am praying. God will bring him through this.
July 21, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, as I read over all the requests that were made here, I lift my eyes to you knowing that your love is able to meet us in every situation. I am standing in the gap for all those here who are still struggling and growing weary in the battle. Please strengthen them, dear Lord, and give them your abundant peace that will calm their troubled spirit and give them rest. Help them to know that you have all things under control as you work through their heartache to bring them safely through and stronger for having endured this trial. My heart breaks for each of them and I humbly request that if I have favor with you, my Lord, you will hear my plea for them and lift this burden that they carry. May they know that you are wtih them right now! May hope fill their hearts and may a renewed strength be with them. I thank you for hearing our cries and giving us access before you at your throne of grace. Open their eyes to the truth of your never ending love. May your name be glorified for all that you do. We give thanks in the precious name of Jesus. The name above all names!
Amen.
August 4, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Anonymous
Thank you for your site and your blessed words of encouragement.
We are approaching bankruptcy on a home that we have always dreamed of having. Only with much thought and prayer, did we purchase it. It was a great deal for us at the time that we purchased it two years ago, however, my husband’s job has been reduced and we have been supplementing our payments with our savings each month. We have another home that we are renting out and so we have a place to go if we have to let this one go. It’s very difficult for us, we have always given to the Lord first, been responsible with our budget; I feel disappointed that this is happening when we tried so hard to make wise and Godly decisions about this house from the beginning. I am not sure how to pray.
August 4, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Marianne Lordi
My dear friend, I am so sorry for your situation but I pray that you will stand trusting despite what you are going through. My latest article entitled TRUST GOD NOT YOUR MONEY deals exactly what you are going through. Please read it if you didn’t already.
I want you to remember the truth and that is that God did not leave you side and that he is with you right now. As difficult as it may seem, he is working something far greater out in your life and you must trust him until he takes you through it. All of us are going through a trial of some kind. So many are losing homes and jobs and trying just to make ends meet. But God is your Provider. If you have been faithful to him, he WILL NOT abandon you now. God has a way of bringing gold out from the ashes of our life. He knows what he has to do in your life. He hears you right now. He understands your anxious thoughts.
Some years back, I thought I was going to lose everything also. I saw no way out of my situation and no way to change the outcome. I pleaded with my God to help me. I asked him to help me to trust that he would not fail me. Shortly after, a peace did come over me. It was funny but I just knew that God wasn’t going to leave me. I continued to tithe and to help the people that he put on my heart. It went against reason to help others when I couldn’t help myself but I did.
Somehow, and I can say that I honestly don’t know how, God started blessing my finances little by little. I was able to consolidate some things and bring down the rate of others. Just little things yet I was able to stay afloat and then work to get ahead a little. It didn’t happen right away but I can tell you this: My faith was changed during that crisis and I have learned to trust him even when it is impossible!
I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your family. You just keep your eyes on God and let him do the rest. God can turn around your disappointment and give you more than you lose. I will be praying.
Dear Lord,
I lift this friend up and I submit to you her financial problems. Father, you know the way to take her from this bankruptcy and to restore her to wholeness. I trust that any way you work this out will be what is best for her and her family. You gave to her all that she has and she acknowledges that it all belongs to you. Help her in this situation I pray that you will find a way to stop them from losing their home. I pray that you will give them a peace to know that you already have it worked out. I pray that you will comfort them and help them to believe that you are all that they need. Because of you, dear Jesus, we can now come boldly to the throne and present our requests. Your word says that you will deny us no good thing (Psalm 84) and we trust you. In your precious name we lay this request and give our thanks that your love has done it all. Amen
August 12, 2009 at 11:33 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I am on my face before you in intercession for the prayer requests above. I pray also for those who have come to my blog seeking truth and help from you in their desperate situations. Lord I know you have the answer and the right path for everyone of our troubles. You have the power to make a way to victory in every single one of them no matter how impossible it seems. I give you praise for your love which covers all of our infirmities and lifts us above the sea of trouble. I pray that you will give hope and joy to those who are in distress with nowhere to turn. Make a way Lord to bring them to your perfect peace as you work out the details of the struggle they are in. I pray for hearts to be changed. I pray for favor to be given. I pray for healing and blessings. I pray for relationships to be mended. I pray for jobs and finances to be restored. I pray for your love to defeat all that comes against us.
By the name of Jesus we have power over all the forces of darkness. I give thanks in his name for all that he does. Amen
August 12, 2009 at 11:35 am
Marianne Lordi
I am lifting up in prayer a person from Atlanta who is struggling in a painful situation. I pray that God will meet the needs of this person and bring him to a sense of peace and the knowledge that victory is on the way.
August 17, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Hope
Please pray for my friend Philip. His heart is hardened by past experiences that hold him back from truly recieving the love and companionship in his life that he truly deserves. Please pray that all bitterness will be washed away and that he can forgive and not let the past hold onto him. Alow him to find the love that he needs. Help him to overcome his pride and anger and that Christ can live in his heart and mind.
August 17, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Hope, You are a good friend to care so much for Philip. I will lift him in prayer as I do the rest of the prayer requests. We serve a God who knows our weaknesses and our pain and he can reach Philip where he is and help him to overcome the bitterness and pain that is keeping him in bondage. He needs to know how much Christ love is for him and that his past can be mended and a new future with promise can be given to him.
Dear Lord,
I lift up Philip and pray that you will free him from the pain that is keeping him chained to his past. I pray that you will heal his heart and soften it to know that you will not fail him although others have. I pray that he will know you in a very real way and that you will give him your peace to cover the hurt and the struggles that he is still facing. I pray that you will bring godly friends into his life to help him to forgive and move on. May you bring him the desires of his heart. May your perfect plan for his life bring hope and happiness. Release him from the anger and pride that seek to destroy him. Protect him from evil and give him a sound mind to understand the truth that a relationship with you brings. May you keep him in good health and provide for all of his needs. Let him know that you are with him and that you will breathe new life into his dreams. May Philip know you as Savior and Lord, dear Jesus. We give you thanks and praise for all the good that we have and for your mercies that are new every morning. In Jesus name we pray. Amen
October 4, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, the darkness of the days makes it difficult to stand in faith and believe. The enemy is casting doubt in the lives of people who are struggling with problems. I pray that you will bring your strength and peace to those who are growing weary in the battles they face. Help them to stand and take hope in the promise that you made to never forsake us. We can trust you at your word for you are a loving, merciful Father who will keep us safe. Make yourself real to those who are in a painful situation and can see no way out. Help them, dear Lord, to know that you will take them to victory if they will just believe. I stand in the gap for those who are suffering this day. May they be comforted to know that they cannot be destroyed by this difficulty but will be refined and made stronger for all that they will face on this earth. Amen.
October 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Tee
I am just asking for prayer to help me increase my faith and not worry and stress about stuff I have no control over anyway.
October 31, 2009 at 2:19 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Tee, Please know that I am praying for you. Worry is a lie from the enemy to make you ineffective for God. Never give in and stress out on the things in this life. God has promised to always be with you! You cannot be taken down.
November 5, 2009 at 2:19 pm
John Smith
This has been a overwhelming year for me. However in spite of my challenges, I am keeping the faith believing God for a breakthrough and a miracle that changes everything.
Since my retirement 2 years ago I have written a God breathed book. I have worked tirelessly trying to get published. Several people have prophesized that my book will be published and will help many people. I solicit your prayers that the Lord will bless me with the means and resources to get published.
Earlier this year the engine on my car went out while driving back from vacation. I have been with out a car since May of this year. This has hampered my ability to visit my children. Due to my monthly living expenses, child-support obligation and dept I have been unable to get financing. I also solicit your prayers in this matter also.
Everyday I pray, meditate and read the word. I believe that God will answer my prayers. Thank you for praying with and for me.
Love and peace,
John
November 5, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi John, I have lifted you up in prayer and will continue to do so. God owns the sheep on a thousand hills so I am sure that it is not a problem for him to help you with your finances. While you wait, trust him to do the work in you that he has planned. Our light and momentary troubles always are working out something so far greater. If you have written a book under God’s inspiration, have no doubt that he is able to get the book published! I am praying for doors to open right now. When you work for God, the enemy will always be at your door trying to stop you. The good thing is that he can’t and he knows it! All he can do is frustrate you and make you feel defeated. Don’t give in to his lies.
John, pray that God searches your heart to make sure that all of your ways are lining up with his. If you feel the peace that they are, then rest and wait for God’s purpose and plan for your life to be fulfilled. Do not fret or worry for that indicates a lack of trust in the God who will never fail you.
I will be praying and joining you in seeing God’s perfect purpose for your life worked out. Your financial problems are not bigger than your God! And nothing can stop what he has ordained for you.
Continue to meditate and seek out God in his word. He is already doing the rest! Let me know when your book gets published!! I am praying for you until it does!
Stay in God’s peace!
November 13, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Tama
Please pray for me as i am going thru some tough situation right now that i have no control of, lift me up to the Lord’s protection for i know he is the only one who can defeat the enemy around me. pray that i should keep my faith strong that no matter what happens, i should know that He is in control. I am being attacked by my house mate for no reason, pray for me that i wont be shaken. would also pray for my Mum whom hasnt been well for long, she suffers from Diabetes and had a stroke.
November 13, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tama, I am glad that you stopped by and I will indeed keep you in prayer. Your tough situation may be bringing you some pain now, but if you keep your eyes on Christ, you will see your deliverance. He knows how to rescue the godly from their trials. And you are correct in saying that God is in control even when you feel you aren’t!
Never let your situation cause you to think that God is not going to help you. Let your faith stand the test so that it might be proven genuine. Keep strong and stay in the Word for it is there that you will find peace. I will be keeping you and your mother in prayer and trusting that God will comfort you in these tough times.
You are never alone in the storm!
November 13, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I lift up to you the requests that are listed here and I plead the cause of each person who has come here for prayer. I pray that you will let them feel a very real sense of your Presence as you work through them and around them to bring them what is good in their lives. Help them to trust you and to keep their eyes on you despite the darkness of the storm they are experiencing. Give them hope and your peace as you show them your power to overcome all of their enemies and break the chains of all of their bondages. I pray, dear Jesus, that you will let them see that you are all that they need and that nothing can destroy them.
I stand in the gap and lift up anyone here who has not received your free gift of salvation through your perfect Son, Jesus. I pray that you will bless those here and all of their families. I pray for an abundant outpouring of your grace and mercy in their lives. I pray for your perfect will to work all things out for good.
I pray this all by the confidence that Jesus gave me. By his name, we are made conquerors! Amen
December 7, 2009 at 2:21 am
Nontobeko
Please pray for me that god reaveals the permanent job that he has kept for me, in my life i never been employed permanently though i have the skills, qualifications, expirience, even where i am at i have been employed for two years on a temporaly basis, in the whole department i am the only one who is a temp, other they come be temporaly for short and get employed permanent employed, my name is Nontobeko Godola, married with two children, i am the child of god and i trust him complete, i want you brothers and sisters to pray with me because the word says when we came together and have an agreement toward on goal, god answers.
December 7, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Nontobeko, I am glad that you stopped here for God does have a word for you and I will keep you in prayer for your job situation. No matter what it seems like now, if your trust is in Jesus Christ, he is working out a plan to provide all that you need despite the fact that it seems like he is slow in answering your prayer. He is opening doors and getting hearts ready for what he has planned for you long before you were born. He knows your anxious thoughts and he knows your fears. He has come to give you peace in spite of your struggles. Let his still, quiet voice speak to your heart and give you rest. Keep doing your current job to the best of your ability and let your good attitude shine in that department. You will stand out. God knows where he wants to take you and he knows how he is going to do it. Stay strong and keep your eyes on him. He will not fail you. You were equipped for every good work and he will bring to pass the future that he has prepared for you long before the world was formed. He has plans to give you a future with hope so that you can give the glory to God and provide for your family. Never let the devil cause you to doubt! You belong to Christ and you have an inheritance. Keep up with your daily Scripture reading. I will be waiting to hear what God does for you.
Dear Lord, please keep my friend, Nontobeko, in your perfect peace as you work out the details of this job situation. Let your love and rest fill this family with hope and help them to keep their eyes on you through this struggle. You are the Author and Finisher of each of our lives and we know that those who put their trust in you, you will direct the steps and provide the path for victory in every area of our lives. We give you thanks that you will work out this situation and take my friend though the waters of difficulty to the place you have prepared for him. We give you thanks, dear Jesus, for your word stands forever and the truth will set us free. Amen
December 14, 2009 at 5:32 am
Renz
Please pray that God would finally enable my friendship with the girl whom i love so much to develop into a romance. We are still friends but we rarely meet now. God brought her into my life 4 months ago to change me in so many ways, and to bring me closer to Him. Please pray that I will continue to be patient and faithful as await God’s plan for the two of us,whether to just continue on as friends, or eventually develop into something more.
December 14, 2009 at 11:50 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Renz, the very fact that you are willing to submit to God’s plan in this relationship is something that honors him. You can be sure that if this relationship is good for you, God will help bring it about. Although she helped bring you closer in your relationship to God, she was not put with you to change you. God is the only force to change you and he will if you allow him access in your life to do so. What you should desire more than anything is to be in the center of God’s will. That is the only perfect place to be. Continue to pray for this girl whom you love that God will lead her in the paths that he has for her. If it is with you, that is even better. Trust him, Renz, for he knows beginning to end of your life and he knows what will make you happy. We don’t always know that and we try to make God give us things that are not good for us. But I will join you in praying that God will find favor on you with this girl if that is good. Never give up. God always knows what is best.
Dear Lord, I pray that you bless Renz and that you help him to keep his mind on you. I pray that you will help him to be patient as you bring into his life that mate that you have for him. I lift up this young lady whom Renzo has feelings for and I trust that if it is good, you will bring this couple together in a way and a timing that is perfect. Help Renz to trust you in this matter. Protect both he and the young woman as you guide their steps on the path that you have for them. I pray that your perfect will be done. In the name of Jesus, I present this request before you. Amen
December 15, 2009 at 7:13 am
Sarosh
Dear Marianne, First of all let me thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement that you have taken the time to compile. I am truly relieved after reading your messages. I am a mother of three children living and working in Dubai – I am in a financial mess with no where to turn to. My credit cards are maxed out, unpaid loans from banks and friends and no money even to buy provisions for the kids. Right now I have a thumping school fees bill that needs to be paid – and I don’t know how I am going to pay it. Please pray for a financial breakthrough – my husband and I have been applying for jobs that will pay us a higher salary which will help us get out of this situation – but nothing has worked out so far. I have no money even to tithe but give offerings each week when I go to church – Could this be the reason that my financial blessings are held back because I don’t tithe? do you know the reason why God’s children are in dire need with seemingly no where to turn to unless God performs a miracle – appreciate your feedback and prayers.
December 15, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sarosh, I feel your pain as you struggle to make ends meet and provide for your family. The times are tough and everyone is experiencing some financial problems. I have lifted you up in prayer and will continue to do so until God gets you through this valley. I don’t know why you seem to find no relief in your finances. I don’t believe that God punishes people who do not tithe. While he does bless those who give back to God for all he has done, Scripture does not show that he comes against those who do not. God doesn’t need your money, he wants your heart! Those who generously give show that they have a heart that honors God. You need to pray and ask God to show you any area of your life that perhaps you are not surrendering to God’s will. Does your spending now and in the past line up with the principles of God’s word? Ask God to reveal to you your weaknesses. If there are areas you need to change, repent and ask God for his guidance and strength in overcoming them. If you feel that there are no real issues here, then just commit to trust God to provide for you his way and in his perfect timing. You need to believe that God is not going to fail you. That is always a lie from the enemy. Keep praying and trusting until he parts the sea of this financial crisis.
I will tell you that I too went through a serious financial struggle several years ago. I was a single mother and was overwhelmed with debt. It was an impossible situation and I didn’t know what I was going to do. I always had a hard time trusting that God would show up in time. This time, I was totally at the end of myself. I thought
that I would lose my home. So I decided THIS TIME I was going to do what I never did before – I was going to trust that God was more than enough to help me!!
Well, to shorten this story, I somehow was able to consolidate my bills, take out a home equity loan that for some strange reason I qualified for, and pay off my debt. I had to live frugally and without charges for a while. During that time, God showed me his power! He showed me that he would not fail me. He showed me that nothing was impossible. And he got me through to the other side!! He will do the same for you.
I will be praying for you, my friend. Did you read my article AT THE WATER’S EDGE ? I think there is a definite message there for you from God. I am praying now. When you trust God at the edge of the sea, when you can do nothing on your own, watch as God’s power and love is revealed to you in a big way. You are never alone!!
December 16, 2009 at 2:21 am
Sarosh
Dearest Marianne, thank you for your prompt reply and concern. I appreciate your prayers very much. I have surrendered myself totally to God and I am asking him to show me any hidden area that is stopping his blessings from flowing through. The silence is deafening and I am at my wit’s end – not knowing what to do. the credit cards are earning interest even as we speak and the total due is horrendous. I cry to God daily for help asking him to intervene and not let us be put to shame.
I will pray for you and your ministry as you continue to be used by God. I thank God for people like you who spend their valuable time helping people like us around the world. I will read your article at the waters edge now.
God bless you and may he shower you with his blessings and may he be your provider, helper, shield and defender in every area of your life. May he continue to use you for the extension of his kingdom.
Your friend in Christ
Sarosh
December 16, 2009 at 11:40 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sarosh, your kind words lifted me up today and gave me encouragement. I will continue to pray for you KNOWING that God will work even this difficult trial out and bring you to his peace. All of my articles are actually written from lessons that God gave me in my struggles. I know it can be painful when God doesn’t seem to answer right away but the truth is that your prayer is ALREADY answered. The timing of God is working it out to perfection. Those who truly belong to Christ know by faith that he will not fail them no matter how impossible it seems. Remember in Genesis, Joseph was sold into slavery and then falsely imprisoned. He languished for over 8 years there. Did God forget him during that time?? NO!!! He was actually getting this young shepherd boy ready to be royalty! He was working on his heart to give him the wisdom and knowledge that he would need to lead a mighty people! Joseph did not have a clue! It might have seemed like God did not answer his prayers but as you see, that was not the truth. I don’t know what God is doing in your life. From the way you write, I feel that you have a good relationship with the Savior and he is just going to take you to higher ground and make you stronger for having gone through this! You will be wiser when this is all done, my friend. For believers, nothing happens for nothing. God ALWAYS has a divine reason for what he allows us to endure. Remember that you are not alone and remember that God is already working it out -
in his way and his timing. I want you to scroll down on my posts and read, WHEN GOD SEEMS SILENT. It is something everyone has to experience and there is a reason.
Thank you for your blessing for me and my ministry. You have become a blessing to me! I will keep you in prayer. Keep in touch for we are related through our father, Jesus Christ!
December 20, 2009 at 1:49 am
Sarosh
Dear Marianne, You have become a part of my prayers every day. I pray for God to strengthen you and to uphold you in every area of your life. Marianne, I can really relate to the articles that you write because that is exactly how I feel. But right now I feel scared because the bills are piling up – one particular credit card company called me more than 120 times requesting me to pay. Please Marianne intercede for me. I feel as if the only solution is to sell my home back in Sri Lanka which will help me to settle my debts but I don’t know whether this is the right thing to do. The kids are not going to school right now as I have to pay their school fees and the bill is huge. I know God is in control and I am at the water’s edge waiting for him to part the waters for me. Over the weekend I spent alot of time in the presense of God just praising him for what I have and not focusing on my problems. I know that God is bigger than my problem still his silence is deafening and I am sinking fast.
December 20, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dearest Sarosh, thank you immensely for keeping me in prayer. You do not know how that helps me in my life. I will promise to intercede for you on a daily basis. I know you are in a battle and I took it to the Lord today, pleading that he give you insight in to handling this situation. I don’t know all the facts but if you have a home in Sri Lanka that you can sell to pay your debts, then I believe you should do so. Do not mourn the loss of this house for your God is able to get you a better one! Do what you are able to do and leave the impossible part to God! I promise you that he will not let you down. As I told you in my story, I had to take a loan against my house. I was so terrified of doing that because it seemed like I would have never ending in payments. But God had a plan!! He helped me to pay that loan off ( I am a financial person but I cannot explain how it was done!) and he brought me to steady ground. He is going to do the same for you my friend! Do what you must do and do not fear. Watch and see how God repays your trust and gives you much more than the enemy stole! God’s silence may be deafening but YOU ARE NOT SINKING! That is a lie from the enemy. You may feel as if you are but that is so the devil can make you take your eyes off of your God! Don’t do it! Peter would not have gone under the water if he kept his eyes on Christ. He let the waves and the wind make him think he was sinking when in reality the Master over his destiny was with him all the time!
Sarosh, I am praying night and day for you. Do not give up. This test will last for a time but in the middle of this furnace of affliction, your God is with you!! That is his word not mine. Just believe!!
Love and prayers always. I am here for you anytime.
December 23, 2009 at 12:45 am
Sarosh
Dearest Marianne, Though 1000 of miles may separate us I feel that you are right here with me. Thank you so much for taking the time to pray about my situation. I appreciate it very much. As I said earlier you have become a part of my prayers as well. I am so glad that I had the chance to visit this site!. I have already taken steps to see whether I can get the house sold. Even when its tough and I can’t see a solution I will trust in God who is the God of the impossible. He gave me a promise that he will not put me to shame Isaiah 54:4 and I am holding on to it. I know that my Jesus will not let my kids be ashamed either. I know he will make a way for the school fees to be paid. Thank you once again for all your support and prayers. God bless you mightily as you continue to do his work.
Our greatest heavenly Father. uphold Marianne and continue to keep her under your protection. Hold her in the palm of your hand and may your guardian angels hover around her and her family night and day. Shower your blessings upon her and bless her abundantly and use her mightily for the extension of your kingdom. Be her strength and guide and most of all keep her in your tender loving care now and always.
Take care and God bless you
Sarosh
December 23, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sarosh, I thank you once again for your prayers as I keep you daily in prayer also. You mean a lot to me. I feel your struggle as I have been through it also. When God allows a believer to experience this kind of trouble, he is working something so far greater out in you that you will be made stronger for having gone through this. He is molding you and shaping you for greatness. Remember one thing, Sarosh, this world and all the pain you have here, cannot destroy you but rather is getting you ready for royalty in heaven! These struggles are working out a divine purpose that will last forever. The enemy himself knows that if you hold on in faith, you will be made like gold and silver! Each time a believer trusts God despite the pain, they are giving honor to God and he will not forget it!
I will pray for you to get a good sum for your house. God knows how to make you whole and to restore your fortunes so do not dwell sadly on this. Take heart and believe that your God is always going to be bigger than anything that comes against you. And I am with you, my friend. I am here to pray and to help you in your decisions. Bless you and your family as God protects you through this storm! You are loved.
January 13, 2010 at 10:41 am
Sekar
Dearest Marianne, I happened to read your comments to the many who are depressed and defeated. I am one of those who is troubled by this and my family is going through financial hardship. I request you to pray for my family that we will overcome this situation. I am earnestly looking for employment too and have not been succesful yet. Your response to the many have been a source of comfort and I am sure I will too find solace. After reading your comments I am moulding myself to trust in our divine saviour.
I do pray for you too for finding the time to be very personal with those appealing to you. May the divine Lord continue to shower his blessings on you and your ministry.
January 14, 2010 at 12:08 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Sekar, I am glad that you stopped by. I have lifted you up in prayer and will continue to do so. I pray for all the requests that are here and I believe that God is working something out in the lives of each of them.
There are many who are suffering financially. If you put your trust in Jesus Christ and keep your eyes on him, he will find a way to help you when there is no way. Your difficulties are never too tough for him. He is the source of all of your strength. Give your struggles to him and then leave them there. There is nothing impossible to him and he knows where you are. I pray that you will feel his peace as he leads you on the path that he has set for you long before you were born.
Be strong in the Lord and never let doubts or worries be your master. Your problems will never be bigger than your God.
God bless you and I will continue to pray for you.
January 14, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Diana
Marianne,
I stumbled across your blog this morning and it has comforted me in many ways. I’m having marital problems and am hanging on by a thread. I’m doing my best not to become hopeless but it’s a daily struggle. I know that God and his mercy are the keys to saving this marriage. I only hope what God has in store will be revealed to my husband. He needs to turn toward the Lord but is battling his own demons. I pray often that God will carry my burdens and troubles but it’s so difficult. I didn’t know my body and soul could carry so many tears…..
Please pray for us and my marriage. Please pray that the Lord will give me strength and patience and the will not to give up.
Thank you!
Diana
January 14, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Diana,
Please know that I have lifted you up in prayer and will continue to do so as I pray for all of these requests. I know how difficult it can be when your marriage is attacked for I also have gone through this. It is painful and overwhelming. Let me share with you what God has shown me through my marriage troubles.
First of all, God is still on the throne and if your trust is in the finished work of the cross, he has a plan to take you through this. Your struggle did not come as a surprise to God nor is it impossible for him to heal. I literally felt at one point that I was drowning in my tears and the loneliness was unbearable. Yet in my spirit I knew that God’s strength was with me. I did not have to audibly hear from God or physically see him to know by his own word that he will never leave me. That thread that you are hanging onto, Diana, is one put there by God. Hold on! God can work through this if you allow him. Surrender your hurt and your pain to him. Lift up your husband and leave him in God’s hands to do whatever he feels is right. Don’t try to tell God how to change your husband. Tell God to help give you a heart to continue in his truth until he works this out – one way or the other. I know that I can’t make my husband do what is right. I can only trust that God is going to love me and protect me despite what my husband does. God’s plan for you cannot be stopped by your marital problems. The enemy of your soul wants you to give up or to believe that God is too far away to help you. He is not, Diana. God is close to the brokenhearted and he has a way to give you peace in spite of all that you are going through.
Because I can relate to what you feel, I will keep you close in my heart and prayers each day. God is watching you, Diana, to see if you will trust him in this difficulty. When you don’t have strength of your own, know without a doubt that God will burden hearts to pray for you. You are never alone and you never will be! The biggest battle satan wages is against homes and families. But your God is bigger, Diana! He not only has fought the war for you, HE HAS ALEADY WON IT! Never surrender your hope to the enemy for Christ has defeated him at the cross and he cannot take the future that was paid by the blood of our Savior.
I believe that God has led you to my site because I have gone through this situation and I am still dealing with it day by day. Please read some of my messages because God has given me so much truth to share with you. Wait and pray for God will help you. If you would like to contact me, please email me at commish07@zoominternet.net. Don’t give up for God is with you right now. He sees your pain and holds your tears in a bottle. You belong to him. He will not fail you.
Dear Lord,
How my heart aches for the pain that Diana is going through as the enemy tries to destroy her marriage. I pray that you give her husband wisdom and discernment to know that his marriage is sacred and that you hold him accountable as the head of the house. I pray that you will mend hearts and heal hurts in that marriage. I pray that you will give Diana the strength to do what is right whether her husband does or not. Keep her safe, dear Lord, and let her know that you are near to her right now. Protect her from harm and give her hope through her pain. Dear Jesus, I plead your blood over this marriage. I pray for the enemy to depart from their home and for your angels to fill their house with your love. Please keep Diana in your perfect peace as you work this out. And I pray, dear Lord, that you will assure Diana that your perfect plan for her future cannot be destroyed by these attacks in her marriage. I pray for her marriage to be restored and mended as only you can do. In the name of Jesus, the power of heaven, I pray. Amen
January 15, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Sekar
Thank you Marianne for your comforting words. I have the confidence that your prayers will save our family and the many others you are praying for.I continue to pray for you.
January 15, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Sekar, God can and will save your family. I am praying for you. Stand on his truth and don’t let the enemy fill you with doubt. We are all in tough times but we are children of the Promise!! We cannot fail.
God bless you and let me know how you are doing please.
January 16, 2010 at 11:27 am
Diana
Marianne,
Thank you SO much for the amazing words and awesome prayer. I constantly think about what you said and the prayer you did and it does lift me up to our Heavenly Father. I feel that our marriage is in his hands despite how hard this has been and going to be.
I know there’s a reason we’re still at this point though and I will continue to leave it up to Him.
This site sure is a blessing.
-Diana
January 16, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Diana, I am so glad that you are letting the truth of God’s word fill your heart. Just leave your marriage in God’s hands and defy the enemy by praising God for what he is going to do for you. The bible says in Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live in peace”. That means that you can do what is right and follow in God’s ways despite the fact that your husband may not do the same. God will bless you as you keep your eyes on him. I pray that it helps you to know that Jesus was aware of this problem you would have long before you were born. He knew of it and allowed it in his perfect plan. He also had a way for you to be victorious through this difficulty. He alone can cause ALL things to be used for your good and for his glory.
Sin is always going to be in this perishing world, but God’s truth can lift you above the rivers that want to take you under. The truth is that God’s love can always make a way. I don’t know what is going to happen in your marriage. I only know that God will keep you from harm and will give you joy in your pain if you just stand firm and believe.
I am praying for you, Diana. Please stay focused on the truth. It may get more difficult but that does not mean that Christ is not powerful enough to help you. He loves you way too much to let you fail now! Use this time to get to know him and the love he has for you. You are going to be okay!
I am always here for you.
January 17, 2010 at 7:05 am
Sarosh
Dear Marianne,
How are you? I am still in the same situation. My house is up for sale – but no concrete deal yet. In the meantime kids are finding it difficult as I haven’t been able to pay the school fees yet. Everyone says to hold on that God will make a way – but its so hard Marianne to not give up and do something drastic. I am so disgusted with myself and helpless too – that there is nothing I can do to get out of this situation. I am praying everyday for God to give us both a new job with a better wage – but nothing has worked out – My daughter is scheduled to do her o/l’s in May this year – the tension around the house is not conducive to studies and she is finding it extremely hard to concentrate – I love her very much and the other two kids as well and I hate to see their suffering – just because we don’t have cash. I am so fed up Marianne – and so near the brink of losing control – I am at a loss – not knowing what to do. Please pray for God to perform a miracle in our fianances so that all our debts can be paid.
January 17, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sarosh,
My heart and prayers are with you. I know you are feeling discouraged and frustrated but that does not mean that God is not working for you right now. It is especially difficult to have to watch your children suffer but you must not give up hope. To do so would be to admit that your God either does not care enough to help you or to believe that he cannot. Both are lies from the enemy! You must never think about doing anything drastic. That would resolve nothing and would give you further stress. When you focus on Scripture, everyone that God used had to endure this time of waiting and not knowing what was going to happen. Everyone! The prophet Elijah defeated all the false prophets of Baal and yet got discouraged enough to want to die. We all go through times of pain that seem unbearable. I am also waiting on God for a struggle in my life. I cry and pray but I still trust that somehow he can work this out. I already know that God understands what I am going through and the pain that it is causing me. He isn’t off to lunch somewhere – he is always right next to me! He knows, Sarosh! He knows what you are feeling and he knows your heart. Please don’t give up or waiver in your faith. Purpose in your soul that you will go to your death trusting your God! After all God has done for us, should we blaspehme him now and deny that he is on the throne able and willing to give us what is good? I am with you,Sarosh. I am praying night and day for you. This will work out and you will see the victory. I will be praying for God to strengthen you at this time and to give you peace despite your financial difficulty. Please do one thing for yourself and begin to make a list of all that you now have because of God When you are done, give thanks to God for even the smallest favor that he has given you. Ask God to show you what he would have you know from this trial. And then, surrender your ways and your heart totally to him to do as he sees right. Trust him, Sarosh. You will never regret trusting God in the furnace. In Scripture, the 3 Jewish boys had to go into the fiery furnace when they wouldn’t bow to King Nebuchadnezzar, but they were rewarded by meeting in that furnace with the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ, who rescued them and rewarded them with favor and blessings for trusting in their God.
Let your knowledge of who God is fill you with hope knowing that he must give you whatever is good at the right time that it is good! Even when you can’t see, you must believe that God cares.
I am praying for your finances, Sarosh, and for you to have the strength you need to wait upon God. Please know that I care. How much more does God care? You can’t begin to imagine!!!
January 18, 2010 at 3:11 am
Sarosh
Dear Marianne,
I am deeply grateful for upholding me in prayer. I thank you for your encouraging words. However, my need is desperate. I have to pay the school fees if not the kids can’t go to school anymore. I don’t know where to turn to and all my friends keep saying hold on God will make a way. But if I don’t get it now then its no point. Even if I borrow the money from someone – I still need to pay it back – Marianne – I really am so sad that nothing seems to work out and as a result the kids are suffering. I do pray day and night asking God to deliver us – I do thank him for even the tiniest blessing he has given us – the longer I wait without paying my debts the more its going to become. I really don’t know what to do
January 18, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dearest Sarosh, my heart grieves for you but I am going to continue in my prayers for you KNOWING that God has not forgotten you and will see you through this. This pain you are enduring is working out something far greater. That is no consolation to you now but keep that truth in your heart. Your struggle is being seen by Divine eyes who knows what you need and who is working it out. He will not be late even though it seems like he already is. He knows what he wants to accomplish, Sarosh. We both must trust him in this matter. Your poor children break my heart right now as I write this. I know that God sees my tears for your family. I cry out loud for his help for you!
Dear Lord,
I lift up my friend, Sarosh, and her family. Father, you know that they are suffering financially and the children are not going to be able to go to school. Sarosh is getting weak and weary and she is beginning to drown in her tears. I pray now this day, dear Lord, that you will bring hope to her. I pray that you will hear my plea for her and bring her through this painful trial. Lord, please lift her from this struggle. Provide today for her needs that we may praise your name throughout this earth! Father, we know that you are not slow to act but that you have a perfect timing in all things. Forgive us when we doubt when it seems like all hope is lost. The truth is that you are Lord over all and that this situation is not beyond your help. I pray that you give Sarosh your peace and help her to hold on. Sarosh will not sink beneath the weight of this debt for you are lifting it even now as I pray. Your purpose and plan is perfect and cannot be stopped. Praise you, dear Jesus, for loving us with your immeasurable grace. Amen
January 20, 2010 at 10:53 am
Kevin
I am a 44 yo male that cannot break the addiction to porn. I have been to the alter mant times but the temptation only magnafies. My prayers alone are not enough, Please remember me and my struggles in your prayers.
Kevin
January 20, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi kevin, I will indeed keep you in prayer for your addiction to pornography. Remember that we each have weaknesses but that God has a way out of all of them. Many people, Christians included, suffer with this sin issue. But God has a plan for your life and he can help you. The enemy is putting these distractions in your life to keep you down. Be sure to get into God’s word everyday! He is the armor that you need to stand against the devil’s schemes. His word can defeat all that comes against you.
Pornography will destroy your life! That is what the enemy wants. But if you purpose in your heart to keep God’s word within you, you will have the victory over this sin. I will be praying for you each day trusting that God will give you the strength you need. Be strong in the Lord and watch him fight for you.
God bless you. God can do all things with a person who surrenders to him.
January 22, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, As I look through all the requests that are listed, I pray that your will is being unfolded into each and every one of those who need prayer. I pray for your merciful peace to fill each of them as you help them to know that you are with them and that you will not fail. I pray that they will grow in strength and to remember that you have never left them in the past. I pray that you will surround them with godly people who will help them work through these heavy burdens. May their eyes never leave you, dear Jesus. I plead for your strength in each of their weaknesses and struggles, that you may give them your power to be free over them. Please reveal yourself in a very personal way to them as you draw them closer to your heart.
I pray for their families and homes to be blessed. I pray for strength over sin issues and healing in health problems. I pray for relationships to be mended and favor in job situations. May the enemy be far from them as your angels surround them with a hedge of protection. I pray that the desires of their hearts line up to your perfect will. I pray for all the chains of bondages to be broken in your name!
Dear Jesus, you are the answer to all that we need and an ever=present help in all things. Be with my friends listed above and give them a future with promise. We bless your holy name. Amen
January 23, 2010 at 6:45 am
Jozell
Dear Mrianne,
I’d like to start off by saying, GOD BLESS YOU and Thank you.
Your inspiring words are a light to so many people whose circumstances seems to be overwhelming them, my self included. I am battling an ex who harasses my family and is physically and verbally abuses toward me. I have to attend court alone with no lawyer to fight this demonic man and his lawyer who is also a non believer. I am in need of a prayer for strength, courage and increased faith to fight and stand strong to win this battle, for my safety and my family’s safety. Thank you for reading this and thank you for your strong and moving words on this site, you truly are a blessing to the world. Thank you
January 23, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Jozell, ( I left off your last name for your privacy)
I am glad that you stopped by here for I will certainly pray for you. You must keep in mind that as a believer, you WILL have the strength and courage that you need in court. The Lord himself has angels surrounding you right now for he has given them charge over you. Those who are set apart for Christ have his power in all circumstances. There is no need for you to have fear for your safety. God will deal with those who come against you! You are not going to court alone! God himself will be there for you are never out of his sight. I will be praying for your safety and for favor by the judge. The lawyer for your ex will have no power to destroy you for your path is set by Jesus Christ alone! I will be praying for godly people to surround you and help you. Though all looks dark now, the Lord knows how to shine his light of victory in your circumstance.
Jozell, I am not just giving you nice words, I am giving you the truth that is written in God’s word! Jesus paid the price so that even though we go through storms, the outcome is always in his hands. ALWAYS! You just keep holding onto what God says is true and let him cause even this to work for your good. The enemy of your soul wants you to believe that your ex is something to fear. BUT GREATER IS HE WHO IS WITH YOU THAN HE WHO IS WITH YOUR EX SPOUSE! One more thing, I don’t know why you are going to court but surrender the outcome to the wisdom of God. It may even seem like you did not win but the truth is that you cannot lose!! God knows how to take your enemies down. You may forget what someone has done to hurt you but your God NEVER forgets! Leave it to him. Before you were born, he already saw this situation and he provided a way to take you through it – before you were born! Don’t fear for you are not alone and you will not go down. Believe and know that your God is bigger than your problem. He won’t fail you, Jozelle. He is there with you right now! Don’t look up for he is not far away in the sky. He is right next to you. He knows how to rescue the righteous from attacks. Praise him for what he is about to do for you. Also, keep your unsaved, lost ex in prayer. He is going to need it.
Please let me know how you do. You can email me at commish07@zoominternet.net if you wish to speak privately. Let me know the court date for I will be covering you that day also. God bless you, Jozelle!
January 24, 2010 at 12:11 pm
kriana
Dear MAriaane,
I am in great pain right now… BAck January 2009 I met a guy in a club. He’s just here for a vacation…we then exchange numbers and went out though there’s only a week left in his vacation here and then go back to the states. We became official just before he left. I never thought he would take me seriously, and so he did. Since then, we never lost our communication. Since he got there, he calls me like three to five times a day (despite the long distance charges), txt me as if i was just near though, chat, emails, love letters i sent him monthly, those things keep us going…HE promised to be back December 2009 and so he did… At first everything seems so perfect when all of a sudden, without any warning, he changed..slowly…he did’nt call or text me like he used to, forget to say i love you and all…and i know that its because of his parents…his doesn’t want me..i dunno why.. maybe because i just came from a poor family and think that im just after a fiance visa or a green card….you know he never defend me on that…He never let me meet his parents…and that hurts me most..hes here for only 40 days. he rented me a place to stay while he’s here but i was always there all alone…waiting for him….i cried ever day, everything i do, everywhere i am, i cry…and so i talk to him tell him exactly how i feel and then he just decided to just broke up with me because he said that he’s not yet ready……
Though i am in great pain right now, God never leave me. And I know God has planned all these. Everday, all my prayers is for the two of us.. i never thought this would happened. not even on my dream…I dont know how to get through now… thank you
Love,
Kriana
January 27, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Kriana,
People will fail you all the time. It is only God who is faithful to do for us all that he has said. If this man does not want to be with you, why would you want him in your life? Your prayers should be for God’s will in your life and for him to bring someone into your life who is right and who will appreciate and respect you. Never settle for someone who does ot treat you well or who does not totally respect you! You will never be happy.
I will pray for you, Kriana, that you can grow in the trust that Jesus has a plan for your life and that he knows whwt and who will make you happy. I pray that you will be able to wait upon God and his will for you. Your pain for this man will end – sooner than you think. But you must continue to keep your eyes on God and seek to follow in his ways. I am praying for you!
February 3, 2010 at 8:05 am
kriana
Dear marriane,
thank you so much for your words. while im having this hearthache, i failed the board exams. which i worked so hard for. i feel like the world is up on my shoulders now.. I’m starting to lose hope.. please help me…thank you
kriana
February 3, 2010 at 11:58 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Kriana, I am so sorry that you did not pass the board exams. I know that it is a hard time for you but I am still praying for you. Most importantly, I want you to keep in mind one very valid truth. God has a plan for your life and it will not be stopped because you did not pass the exam. God knows how to take you where he knows it is good for you to be. Never lose hope because God can still open doors for you and he can still do great things for you. This situation is not out of the power of God to help. So many times we hear of how someone would not make the grade needed for a particular career and yet would find out later that it was a blessing because God had something better in mind. Before you were born, God knew about this problem and he knew that his perfect plan for you would not stop. It is going to be his way and in his timing but it will be perfect for you. God knows the beginning to end of your life. He knows what is good even though it may not be what you think is good.
Kriana, you must trust at this time! You must! If you are a child of the true, living God, you must believe him at his word! He will not fail you. He will take you to greater and higher places if you will just surrender your ways to his. It is not easy, but Jesus is with you the whole way. My heart is with you. You will come through this and if you keep your eyes on Christ, you will have the victory! Keep in touch and stay strong. You are never alone.
February 23, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Lyn
Dear Marianne,
I knew about your prayer requests from a friend who is also suffering from hard times. I am a student and at the same I also work to help sustain the finances. I love my work because it is inclined with what i really want to be in the future. However, it seems that my time is not enough. I am struggling hard to comply with all of my requirements in school and in work. I an afraid that I will fail my two subjects and that would really make me down and disappointed. At this point, I am losing hope and I do not know what to do anymore. Please help me on this. I need strength so I can still continue on what i am doing. I feel that I am lost on this.
Please help, thank you.
February 23, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lyn, I am glad that you stopped here because I do take all of these requests seriously and lift them up to God’s magnificent throne of grace where his help never fails!
I am sorry that you are having such financial problems. Most of my prayers are for those going through financial difficulties all over this world. It has never been so bad. Everyone is struggling in some aspect in this area. If you look through my writings, you will see that I continually stress one very important fact and that is that God has a plan for your life that will not fail! Your money problems will not stop his plan for your future. I do not know if you have a real relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do, then you must believe that he is now working all things out for your victory. Jesus did not die so that you could be destroyed because you do not make enough money. Also, if you are doing your best to comply with your school requirements, God can help you to succeed in that area. You must balance what you do and be sure that your relationship to God is put first! That is so important. You need to start your day with the reading of Scripture. It is the armor that will keep you focused and protected from the slings and arrows of the enemy. The Scriputure says that if you seek first the kingdom of God, he will give to you all else that you need. Your time with God cannot be a second thought that you fit into your schedule. He must come first! If you are not doing that, you are not going to succeed. The times are hard but God already knew what you would need to have an abundant life long before you were born. You must walk in trust to what he has promised those who believe.
I want you to know that I will be prayig for you, Lyn, and I know that as you strive to do what is right, God will be working out this struggle for you.
Never give up and never surrender to the enemy who was defeated by the cross of Christ! Times may be difficult for you but they are not for the power of God! Believe and trust that God will not fail you for he never will.
I am praying for you now and will continue to lift you up. Stay strong and keep in touch. God loves you way too much to let you fail.
February 28, 2010 at 9:49 am
Renz
Hi Marianne! You were right when you told me that God alone can change me. I thought it was the girl whom i was in love with, because ever since i have met her, a lot of things change in me, most especially my porn addiction. I should have listened to you, after 7 months, here i am back to my old habit. I feel so ashamed and dissapointed of myself. Please pray for me Marianne, I am afraid i will start becoming addicted once again to porn. I don’t want to go back to it anymore..I am also worried that God would send me trials and problems, especially about concern i consulted to you 3 months ago, as a punishment for what I did today (watching porn)..please pray for me…
February 28, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Renz, first of all I want you to be assured that God will not send you trials and problems because of your fall once again into pornography. That is not in the character of God. He is a good God and a forgiving one. He came to set you free from the bondages of sin. But, there is a consequence if you continue in your addiction to porn because there quite definitely are evil spirits attached to pornography. You may be led from your walk and be led as a slave to your sin if you continue. But if you are willing to let God work through you, he will give you his strength to overcome your desires to pornography. The best thing for you to do is to get into the word of God. The power over all of your temptations lies in knowing the truth. Jesus died to set you free from the power of sin. If you are in Christ, you have his strength to not give in to the carnal nature which wants to take you down.
Jesus tells us that he will always provide a way out of every temptation if you are willing. Your weakness will not stop his perfect plan for your life but you must be willing to surrender your will to Christ. It is the only way to victory.
Please know that I will be praying for you, Renz. If you have any questions concerning your salvation, please email me at : commish07@zoominternet.net and I will try to help you understand what it means to be truly saved by the blood of Christ. Don’t give up for God is not about to give up on you. I will be praying for you each night that God may show you the way to live in victory in all areas of your life. He knows the people he wants in your life and he knows the girl that will be a blessing to you. Trust him and his timing. Until then, stay in the word and let God reveal himself to you.
March 8, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Kevin Gnipp
Great job Marianne!
God Bless!!
March 8, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Kevin. That means a lot to me!
March 13, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Kevin
Hi Marianne,
I just stumbled upon your website while looking for some words I had seen in a video by Nickel Creek (The Lighthouse Tale). I feel like I was directed here to read such encouraging words and promises of God. I’m really struggling lately. I was divorced in 2007 and by God’s grace was reunited with my wife in 2008 and we were working on reconcilation for over a year. We hit some of those stumbling blocks of this world, and my wife gave up on our marriage and is now involved with another man and I’m devastated. I wanted so much to make it work but now all those dreams seem lost. I’m repenting for my sins in this matter and can only hope that God might call my wife Genine to do the same. Most important though is putting Jesus in the center of our lives and putting our Hope and Trust in HIm alone.
Please pray for me and Genine….I know with with God “All things are possible” He has a plan.
Thanks so much for this site. God Bless you.
Kevin
March 14, 2010 at 12:23 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kevin, I am very sorry for the pain you are experiencing in your marriage. However, you are so right to say that God has a plan! How quick we forget that when we are in the midst of a trial but it is so true. I know how hard it can be when two people who vowed to stay in that covenant with God now no longer desire to do so. It is a very lonely, painful matter.
But God knows how to heal our hurts and bind up our wounds. God has the power to restore relationships and take back what the enemy stole. Somehow, the enemy knew your weak spots and infiltrated your marriage. Genine is now turning to others instead of to God. My prayer is for both of you. You need to stay in prayer for Genine and to seek God’s will for what he would have you to do. Until or unless Genine decides she will not come back to this marriage, YOU FIGHT FOR HER! Do not just surrender your marriage to the enemy. Trust and see what God can do. God will not force his will upon your wife but your prayers can move mountains. So many times, married partners get caught up in the day to day business of making a living and existing and forget that it takes three to make a marriage work.Christ must be the center. Kevin, you are doing what you should be doing now. Keep praying and studying God’s word. Of course, a good place to study would be in the book of Hosea who also had to deal with a wayward wife.
I don’t know what is going to happen in your marriage but I will be keeping you and Genine in prayer. Kevin, I pray with conviction because I know that God hears prayer. He has taken me through all the struggles in my life even when I was too weary to continue. He will do the same for you. Pray, my brother, and keep watch for what God tells you. Stay around godly people who know the word and will give you wise counsel. The secular world will lead you down the wrong path. Whatever happens, if you trust God to help you and surrender your ways to his, he will make sure to protect you no matter what the outcome.
I was just getting ready to do my nightly prayers when I saw your request. You will be lifted up tonight and each night after. I don’t forget any of these prayer requests and I am faithful to pray over them nightly.
Don’t give up and don’t listen to the lies of the enemy! When you think thoughts of defeat and anger, it is the voice of the enemy who wants to destroy you. If you belong to Christ, he cannot!! Read some of my articles because I deal with these same issue.
God bless you, Kevin. I am praying for you. Let me know how you are doing.
March 14, 2010 at 12:39 am
Kevin post
Hi Marianne,
Thanks so much for your words and time. I WILL FIGHT !
You made my day ! God will be my center! Thank you fr your prayers..you can be sure I’ll do the same for you!
Good night
March 14, 2010 at 1:09 am
Marianne Lordi
Good for you, Kevin, and I will stand with you in prayer. Great things happen on earth and in heaven when God’s people pray! Keep in touch.
March 14, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, my heart is heavy for those who have written a prayer request and are waiting on you to help. I pray that you will lift their burden and surround them with your peace. I pray for your strength to fill them and give them hope. Heavenly Father, I pray that you will meet them where they are and help them to rise above their painful situations. Please help them to know that you will not fail them. May they have the knowledge to understand that your plan for their lives is perfect and that you will work all things out for a divine specific purpose in this situation that is bringing them heartache. You know their lives from beginning to end. You have commanded your angels to watch over them. Please give them rest and assurance that you will be with them always and in all things. May you draw near to them and give them a very real sense of your presence.
Jesus, you are the Restorer of dreams and hopes. In you we place our trust. I give you thanks for all that you are about to do in the lives of for those whom I have made intercession. For in your name, dear Jesus, there is abundant life and unfailing love. Amen
March 15, 2010 at 12:53 am
Kevin post
Couldn’t sleep…your such a blessing…Praise God !…I too pray for all those on this blog and the countless others who are lost in despair and hopelessness in this world. I pray for those who are hungary for peace in their lives…the peace that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
“Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him and He will do it.
He will bring forth your righteousness as the light
And your judgement as the noonday.
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him” Psalm 37:5-7
If I’m ever passing thru Ohio I’m going to give you a big kiss….for all of us.
Kevin Post
March 15, 2010 at 1:22 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kevin, You are certainly welcome to stop by if you are ever in Ohio! Thank you for your kind words. They are always appreciated!!
I hope you aren’t letting your troubles keep you up at night. I just finished my prayers and you were lifted to the throne of God’s grace a few minutes ago. He has the answer, Kevin, and he will give you his strength to endure.
I want you to memorize Psalm 4:8
” I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety”
That was written by Kind David when he was in the midst of uncertainty and pain in his life. Yet he knew his God could keep him in his perfect peace despite his troubles. You can know that too. Dwell on God’s goodness for it is out of that love that he planned your life. You have nothing to fear for whatever your future holds, God has you covered. He sees your fears, your anxious thoughts and your pain. Give him your trust and allow him to use all these things to work out what is best for you.
Remember the truth when the enemy taunts you with his lies. God bless you, my friend. I will keep you in prayer always.
March 15, 2010 at 1:37 am
Kevin post
Hi Marianne,
No just couldn’t sleep…today was good…Church and Bible study always gets me back into focus with God…tried to keep busy and focus on what can be instead of what could have been. Although things dont look very bright for reconciliation of my marriage by the world’s eyes…My God is an awesome God…I’m am putting my faith and hope in Him. In fact, in everything I do.
Thanks again for your time and compassion.
I have been reading Psalms lately but haven’t read Psalm 4. You can be sure I do before I sleep.
Have a good night and week
Kevin
March 15, 2010 at 10:59 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kevin, just keep focusing on the truth of God’s promise for your life. Then leave it in his hands. If you need to talk over anything, please email me at : commish07@zoominternet.net
Stay in the peace that Jesus died to give you! He knows how to work things out.
March 27, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, I lift all of these prayer requests up to you. I pray that you will meet these friends where they are. If they are too weak to come to you, may you please bring them to you with your strength and in peace. Father, I pray for your blessings on them and on their families. I pray for their finances and for good health in their bodies. I pray for marriages to be restored and made whole and holy. I pray for relationships to be healed. I pray for those who are struggling with sin issues to be set free from those bondages. I pray for those who are troubled by job issues and decisions that must be made. I pray that you work all things out for their good as you surround them with your love and hope.
Dear Lord, for those who feel like giving up, bring them near to you and restore to them the dreams that the enemy stole. You alone are the source of all that we have. No good will you ever deny those who belong to you. Help my friends trust that you will not fail them. Bring godly people in their lives to help them with the burdens that they carry. And may they know, without a doubt, the peace that transcends all understanding by the promise that you gave us. In your name, dear Jesus, we boldly come to the throne and know that you hear and answer all that we present to you.
Amen.
April 1, 2010 at 6:17 am
Anonymous
Dear Marriane,
It’s Kriana here once again. Though I didnt make it to the board exams, God is still good. I am a chief nurse of all the RN volunteers in a hospital. I dunno how did it happened though im not a registered nurse, but it happened though it may seem impossible. And as for my ex-bf who left me, I already gave him to God because i know that’s what he wants.. Maybe this isnt our time yet but i hope one day we can still have our second chance. Mariaane, now everytime that im praying, i didnt ask God for anything. I just said let His will be done. You know that Ive been disappointed and im afraid that whatever i may ask for He might not give it to me because its not for me. I might just get hurt again. Is that wrong?
Love,
Kriana
April 1, 2010 at 9:38 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kriana, So glad that you stopped back. I am so happy that God helped you in that job situation. Although you did not make the board exams for now, you have been put in a good position. That is God’s favor on you. You just keep studying for the next exam. You can do it.
I want to ask you something, Kriana, so that you may understand what I am about to say to you. Do you want God to give you whatever you ask for even if it means you will be destroyed by it? God is good and he has great plans for those who believe in the finished work of his Son, Jesus. In fact, in Psalm 84, we are told that “No good does God withhold from those who are righteous”. That means that if you belong to Christ, God cannot stop you from having ANYTHING that is good for you. By his own character, he cannot deny you something good. IF it were good for you to be with the guy you really like, God would have blessed it. You surely don’t want to get into a relationship with someone who will make you miserable in the end. God knows what is good. When you pray, trust his judgment on that. God’s word says to present your requests to him! Don’t be afraid. He is not disappointing you, Kriana! He is either holding it for the perfect timining or he knows that what you are praying for will be detremental to you! That is truth!! Go to God in prayer expecting that he will either give you what you ask, or that he will give you the peace that you need to know that even though you did not get what you wanted, you got what was best! God is working all things out for your good. I know your heart is broken, but God knows how to mend your heart and still give you joy in the midst of your pain.
Kriana, you need to read the word of God daily so that you can know the God that you serve. He wants you to know him initmately! Every day he will take you closer to him so that you will get to trust him for all that goes on in your life. Remember, God is not hurting you or disappointing you when you ask him for things in prayer. He is working it out so that his perfect plan for your life will be unfolded in the manner he ordained for you. When you pray, talk to Jesus about your desires and ask him to show you what is right.
I will keep you in prayer and I pray you will take hope knowing that God does know what is best for you. God bless you.
April 4, 2010 at 1:18 pm
keijo
Thank you.Pray for me and my long the fight against my enemies that win ad be blessing in Christ.Than you again with big bless and in faith,keijo sweden
April 4, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Keijo, I just want you to know that I will indeed be praying for you nightly and trusting that God is more than able to give you victory over your enemies! If you are a believer who trusts Christ and the work he did at the cross, God will be sure that anything that comes against you will first be filtered through his hands and only what he permits and he equips you for will be able to come near you. He will give his angels charge over you and it is by his power that you will be protected and blessed! Stay strong, my friend, for God has plans to give you hope and a future. He will not let your enemies have victory over you when he has made you more than a conqeuror. I will be praying for you!! Let me know how you are doing.
April 6, 2010 at 12:12 pm
jenna l.
Hi Marianne-
I love your blog. It provides additional encouragement to me. My husband and I adopted a wonderful baby boy on 12/31/09, Noah James. About a month later, we found out the birthmother wants him back simply because she is grieving and doesn’t have anyone (or God) to turn to as I would imagine. As I type, we are in a heated lawsuit for the custody of Noah. We are crushed because he is our everything and we love him with all of our hearts and souls. Noah is a gift from God. I know that God is lifting us up through the very difficult days. We also have wonderful support from our amazing church. Please pray for us, Noah, the birthmom, and the judges. We have our hearing on 4/8.
Just wanted to let you know so you can pray as well. You are doing amazing work for so many.
God Bless You!
Jenna
April 6, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Robin
We are going thru a very hard time-the hardest yet and I am losing hope
My husband left his job and the blow to his self esteem and self worth has taken us all out. I can’t understand God’s purpose in this but hope that someday I will. My husband is a very loving and giving man who has always striven to be kind, compassionate and caring. To have this taken from him was devastating. I am praying for a new job that will be more rewarding than his last one and utilize all the wonderful gifts God gave to him. The wait has become more than we can bear and each day sees hope fade a little more. We don’t want to leave our home as we have family here we must care for. I now I am sinning in my worry and lack of trust that God has a good plan for us. Thank you for your site. I have bookmarked it and find myself going back to reread many of your posts.
April 6, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jenna, I want you to know that I take these prayer requests very seriously and will be lifting your family and little Noah up to God and his perfect will. Please let me know how your court date goes. I will be praying a lot that day.
I want you to remember one thing, Jenna – God has the final say in this decision. Every person on this earth was put here by God. He determined what family you would be in; what year you would be born; what country and city; and everything else that has to do with you. It is all his decision. Little Noah is in God’s hands. No court can adjudicate where that boy will be when God HAS ALREADY DECIDED! Please stay in God’s peace as you go through this battle. It is God who has gone ahead of you and his army is surrounding you in this matter. In the end, trust his decision in this matter. It is the perfect answer.
Personally, and this is only me speaking, I believe there should be laws made whereby if you give your child up for adoption, you cannot and should not be allowed to change your mind! Although I commiserate with the birth mother, there was a valid reason why she at first thought it best that the child should be given up. That was a difficult but loving decision for her to make. To now go back on that decision just does not make sense. I will be praying, Jenna, and you just be believing! God is with you!!
April 6, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Robin, I am so sorry that you are going through this serious financial difficulty. I know it is hard to not be anxious when your husband is without a job, but with God’s help, you can have peace. When you can know that God is working ALL things out in your life, even this situation, you can have the peace that surpasses all understanding as you wait upon God.
Robin, I want you to read two messages I wrote: WHEN GOD SEEMS SILENT, and, IS WORRY YOUR GOD?. These two articles will give you the truth of how to be sure that God will not fail you. If you belong to Christ, nothing can defeat you nor can anything destroy you or your family. Your situation did not come as a shock to Jesus. He knew long before the foundation of the earth all that you would have to endure. And here is the best part, Robin, God made a way for you to have victory in every single one of them!! I know that you are struggling now. Believe me when I tell you that I will be keeping you and your family in prayer every night as I do for all of these requests. But you need to show your faith now when you are facing your giants! In Scripture, David KNEW that his God was bigger than the giant that was trying to kill him. Joseph knew that his God was with him even when he was sold into slavery and put into prison. The three Jewish boys were ready to go into the furnace and be killed because they knew that God could do all things. Robin, you must grow in that faith also. God knows how to provide for you! You may get to the end of everything you have but you will NEVER get to the end of all God has for you!! Do not make this problem bigger than your God! God owns the sheep on a thousand hills! Everything on this earth is his! How hard is it for God to get your husband a job that is good for him?
Until the perfect timing of God’s plan, rest in peace knowing that God will not fail you. God is not looking at your money problems now, Robin, he is looking at YOU! What will he see? Someone who will trust him to keep her on top of the water even when the winds and waves seem overwhelming? You can do it, Robin. God is with you in all things. He sees your whole life and he has it worked out. Don’t fret over tomorrow for God owns tomorrow!
It may seem simplistic to tell you to just believe, but actually, faith is the key to allow God’s greatest power to work in your life. I have gone through financial difficulties and God got me through when all hope was gone. I am going through a painful trial right now in my life, but God has taken me too far for me to ever start doubting him now. I don’t see the answer or feel the answer to my problem – but I just know my God will do all that he has promised. I pray that you will know that too in your struggle.
I am praying for you now and will be lifting you up each night. Come back anytime and let me know how you are doing. God is faithful. Don’t let the enemy tell you anything different!! God bless you, my friend.
April 7, 2010 at 7:41 am
jenna
Thank you so much for the uplifting words. GOD is what is getting me through this. This has been such an awful thing to endure because of what is at stake but I fully trust in GOD and his plan for our family and Noah’s.
I live in Texas, one of the BEST states to adopt in…there are strict laws that prevent this. The birth mom has 48 hours before she can sign away her parental rights which is irrevocable. About 3 weeks later, she changed her mind and wants him back. Really long story but the judge ruled to let her have a trial..it could even go to a jury trial later in the summer.
Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words. And you are such a wonderful writer. I read a few articles everyday and am always uplifted.
-Jenna
April 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jenna, What happened to you in this situation also happened to a couple from this area. The birth mother gave one child up and a good couple adopted him. A few years later she was pregnant again and asked the couple if they would also adopt this baby. Of course the couple said yes. After it was all done, the birth mother said she didn’t realize what she was doing and wanted the new baby back!! The poor couple went through many many courts but in the end, the child stayed with them and with his brother!
As I told you before, the decision still belongs to God. You were blessed by this child and I believe God is going to take you through this battle victoriously. Keep your eyes on Christ and never let the enemy give you his lies meant to frustrate you. I will continue praying until this whole issue is resolved. It may get hard for you, but your God is not going to fail you! He never loses a battle! Stay strong and stay in God’s word. I am praying!
April 9, 2010 at 7:35 am
Robin
Thank you Marianne. I’ve read your entire blog! You write well and I find your messages positive and uplifting. I will pray for you also.
April 9, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Robin, wow, I am so glad that you took the time to read all of my messages because each one of them was given to me by God to touch someone in their pain and struggle. Thank you for praying for me! I can sure use prayers!
Robin, I just want you to remember that every trial is allowed in your life for a specific purpose. While that does not make the situation seem better it does help you to understand that this struggle cannot defeat you. Your family and home are not going to be destroyed. God knows how to lift you up and take you where he wants you to go. And though it is painful to wait on God, his strength will carry you when you become too weary to stand. When the storm has passed, and it will, if you have kept your eyes on Christ through it, you will no longer be in the same place but raised higher. Your faith allows God to move you to higher ground and closer to his glory. You and your family will be blessed beyond measure. You cannot lose if you can keep the faith. And that is why I am praying for you each night so that you will know without a doubt that God is behind the scenes right now working everything out! He alone has determined your future!! My prayers are always with you!!
April 9, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Jenna
Hi merriann,
just wanted to let you know they cancelled the trial! The court of appeals stayed the case so they can review and both parties must respond in a few weeks. Praise God!! It is not over yet.. We are praying for it to end soon so we can move on with our life without the worry lingering over us.
Thank you so much for all of the prayers. Please email me… Would love to share our story with you!
April 9, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jenna, I was wondering how the case went and have been praying for it. This stay is actually good for your side. Obviously the court is not real anxious for Noah to go back to the birth mother. God is working something out as we speak. He knows the outcome so our prayers are lining up with his will. I do pray that after a review, this case will go quickly. God knows how to make that happen.
Please email me anything, commish07@zoominternet.net I would love to hear your story. I will be praying until then.
April 16, 2010 at 2:18 am
Milly
Hello Marianne,
I am going through a difficult time, I have been praying to God and looking for inspiring reading material thats when I stumbled on your site and I believe its by God’ divine leading. I am reading alot about God’s promises. This is my situation:
1- I was diagonised with fibroids, a tumor, cysts, etc and told that I need an operation. 6 years ago, I was operated for similar issues and later they reoccurred. I am 35 years old and single. I love to have children soon. Therefore, please stand with me in prayer for healing and complete restoration of my reproductive system health in Jesus’ name
2-I have been dating a man called Chris for the past 3 years. He relocated for work to another country in January 2010, recently on 1st March 2010, he ended our relationship. I still love so much and request you to pray with me that my wayward boyfriend comes back to me. If God’s will is so. I am believing God for holy matrimony this year and Chris’s salvation.
3-My housing project is stagnat as I have run out funds and have lots of debt. I am believing God for a financial breakthrough. A new job and sale of my plot of land to finance the completion of the project.
God richly bless you,
Milly
April 16, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Milly, I am glad that you stopped by and shared your prayer requests. I know that sometimes it seems like everything in our lives is just crumbling all around. The truth is that if you have a relationship with Jesus Christ, your future cannot be taken from you. He will always provide a way to take you on the path that he has for you. That includes providing you with the spouse that is good for you.
I will keep you in prayer for your health. A lot of us get those fibroids and I know they can be painful. The doctors usually have good success with removing them and you should have no problems having children. But I will keep praying.
As for your boyfriend who ended your relationship, I will pray for God’s will in that area. God has created you and knows what and who will be right just for you. You do not need to beg a man to be with you. The right one will never want to leave your side. The wrong one will make your life full of misery. You need to trust God in that area. And most importantly, you need to wait on him to bring the one that is for you. Please don’t try to make it happen. That never works.
As far as your finanical problems, I know how tough it can be. So many of us are struggling in this economy. But in God’s economy, he can and will provide all that you need. Trust and surrender all that you have to him that he may bless you and give you the desires that you pray for. Ask him if there is any area in which you are not properly handling your finances. If there is nothing, than just continue to walk in his ways trusting that he will take you through this difficulty.
Milly, I will be praying with you. Each night I will lift you up as I do the others listed here. Don’t get frustrated and give up. God has a way and he will make it happen – in his time and his way. Read your bible daily to keep up your faith as you wait for God to provide all that you need.
God bless you and keep in touch.
April 16, 2010 at 6:09 pm
j.d. stegall
Milly -i will also be lifting you up in prayer b/c i have none some people with fibroids and i know it is no fun at all. the housing situation has been bad for a while but God CAN. may his grace and power be strong in your life and he open up doors in your life.
April 22, 2010 at 8:22 am
Diya
Hi Marianne,
when i was searching for inspirational reading, i stumbled on your blog ‘The Battle is won’ , I got good hope about my future and i trust so much on My Lord Jesus Christ. But at times i need comforting words, when i face some problems. I want you to pray for my brother along with me. He has no peace in his married life. There is lot of misunderstanding between him and his wife. There is no good progress in his real estate business. He is totally frustrated in life. He feel himself as not worthy person to live in this world. I am very much worried about my brother’s life.
Please pray with me for him, so that he comes to Lord Jesus Christ and trust him a lot and have peace & happiness in his life. Pray for his married life, so that there is a better understanding with his spouse & they lead a happy life along with his child.
Diya
April 22, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Diya, I always love those that God sends my way! I am happy you stopped by. Welcome and know your prayer request is taken seriously.
It is so kind of you to ask for prayer for your brother. God must be working in you! I will keep him and his family in prayer each night and trust that God can and will work out the strife that he is under. Your brother’s frustration may stem from the fact that he is trying to do all things by his own power. There is peace when you let Jesus help you with your struggles. You can not work them out yourself. The good news is that Christ has a plan for those who belong to him. He knows the mountains and the valleys that you will have to travel and he is charting your course for victory.
Keep praying for your brother. The enemy wants to make believers feel frustrated and alone so that it will make them ineffective for the kingdom of God. Believe the truth that indeed your battle has been won at the cross of Christ. Let your light shine so that your brother may be encouraged!! I will be praying for his situation.
God bless you and be in peace.
April 23, 2010 at 8:11 am
Harry
Dear Marianne,
I have some health problems and have been praying and was looking for religious site and came across your Blog. I am reading half way through the topics. Very inspiring and gives peace of mind especially when you are downheated and have no hope.
I would like to ask you to help me with your prays for the following
1. For my physical healing and recovery from the health conditions I have.
2. For my spiritual healing and that I can be strong me my faith.
Once again you are doing a good job and may the God Almighy bless you richly.
God bless you
Harry
April 23, 2010 at 8:34 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Harry, So glad you stopped by and I will be lifting your requests up to God who knows all we need and has the power to provide it.
We are all going through things in this life that make us struggle in our faith. This world is perishing and it is trying to take us believers with it. The truth is that it can’t! God has a perfect plan for our lives and the struggles of this world are no match for the God of all eternity!
I will be praying for your physical health and for your spiritual health also. Sometimes when our bodies are weakened by sickness, our minds grow weary in faith. If your faith is in the cross of Jesus and salvation through him alone, your sickness has no power to destroy you. By that I mean that God will work even illness to be used for your good. That may seem like a contradiction but it is the truth. Sometimes it takes being made weak in our bodies for God to get our attention and show us his strength. In any event, God is causing all things to be used for our good. You must remember that when you feel down in your struggles.
Harry, be sure to get into the word of God daily and let his truth be your armor. I will be praying for you each night and lifting you up for God to find favor on you. You are never alone in your pain and God can do all things for you even when it seems impossible.
Take care, my brother, and be in peace. Please know that I care and will not forget to pray for you each night.
April 24, 2010 at 5:48 am
Harry
Marianne,
Thank you so much for including me in your prayers and also the encouraging words. I will also remember you in my prayers that God Almighty will continue to bless what you are doing.
May God bless you.
April 24, 2010 at 11:27 am
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Harry, for I really appreciate your prayers for me also! When you go to the Throne of God’s grace, just remember that he does hear and that his all consuming love will always do what is best. The greatest truth to remember is that God will never fail us! Never.
Stand in faith no matter what is happening in your life. God has a way to lift you above it.
April 24, 2010 at 2:31 pm
j.d. stegall
Harry- i also lift you up to the throne that God’s grace and power would be over you to bring you back to strength. may his healing bring you back to a zealous servant of the LORD also.
May 16, 2010 at 5:52 am
Harry
Hi Marianne,
Its been a while and thank you for your prayers. I have picked up from my fall. I give thanks and praise to our Lord God Almighty.
Now I am trying to go about my daily normal life. Please once again think of me in your prayers for financial assistance.
Thank you and May God bless you.
Harry
May 16, 2010 at 9:36 am
Marianne
Hi Harry. -
I am on vacation now but I have not stoppd praying for you and all the requests here! Stay in the word. God knows how to get you through your weaknesses and bring you to victory. And God can provide for your every need. Trust him,Harry. He will not fail you.
June 3, 2010 at 1:38 am
Renz
Hello Marianne! Here I am needing your prayers again. I have just been diagnosed with some kidney damage and some people say I am gonna die early. I am still young and have lots of dreams for my life. Please pray for me. I am so devastated by this diagnosis. Thanks!
June 3, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Renz, I am so glad you came here for prayer. Of course I will continue to lift you in prayer for a total healing. I am concerned about your situation but will trust that God has his way and power to bring you to wholeness. I know you are devastated by this news but please remember that God will always be bigger than ANYTHING that comes against you in body and mind! Jesus died to give us victory in all areas of our lives. He knew before you were born that you would have to endure this trial but he has a purpose and plan to take you through it. I don’t know who is telling you that you are going to die early? God alone has numbered your days and no one but he can say that. They do great things for those with kidney problems so I don’t know where you are in your diagnosis and procedure. I would like for you to email me when you can and explain further. I would like to share some things with you on this matter. commish07@zoominternet.net
Until then, hold strong to your faith. Never forget that nothing is impossible for the God you serve. I will keep you in prayer each night that God will comfort you and give you his peace as he helps you through this. Be anxious for NOTHING because God has it under control. Just believe.
I will be praying for you and for all of these requests as I trust that God does great and mighty things through prayer.
June 5, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Tama
Hi mariane
i would like u to help me pray for my Mum who hasnt been well since thursday night, she went into a coma. at the moment she is responding to her name but is unable to talk, as she is so weak. My Mum has got history of high blood pressure and diabetes. she has been in and out of hospital for the last 4/5 years. i know she is a fighter she will pull through this, the most sad thing is am away and i dont know the real condition she is in. but i know God up there is looking up on her and she will better again, i just pray she feels better soon, cos i do miss her voice.
thanks
June 5, 2010 at 7:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
HI Tama, I am happy you stopped by here. I will of course keep your mother in prayer for her recovery. God has the power and the love to take us through when sickness comes upon us. High blood pressure and diabetes is very serious but I am praying even now that the healing power of God will touch your mother where she is and begin restoring her to wholeness. While you are away from her, keep trusting! God is looking for those who can trust him even when things seem bleak. I pray that your faith will increase during this time of trial. Your mother means a lot to you. I will keep her in prayer every single night until she is healed.
I don’t know God’s plan, I just know that his will is perfect for our lives. Take care, Tama, and keep in touch. You can trust that I will not forget to lift up this request in the midnight hour. I know the God I serve. He has power to do all things. Do not be anxious, just keep in prayer. God does not fail.
June 6, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Joyce
Please pray for me i’m going through the rough time in my life when my children are suffering because of immigration issues, at the same time my mother is critically ill in Africa but i’m failing to go because of immigration issues. Please pray for me.
June 6, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Joyce, I will keep you in prayer for your immigation issues and your mother’s health. I am so sorry that you are having this painful trial but I will pray that God will work it out for your good as he becomes your strength when you have none of your own. Your children will be protected by God’s hand. Do not be anxious, but hold on to the truth of God’s love and his provision. There is nothing good that you need that he will not provide for you! Though your life is unsettled and difficult, God knew that you would be facing this struggle and long before you were born, he made a path to take you through it all to the victory.
Please know that I will keep you in prayer each night as I do ALL the requests that are here. Jesus bought us the right to go directly to the throne of grace and to present our problems at his feet. He will know what to do, Joyce. It may seem dark in your world right now, but the light of Christ knows how to take you from the furnace of your affliction and make you stronger for having been through it all. Do not fear, do not lose hope. Trust that God has the answer and that in his perfect timiing and his perfect way, he will resolve this trial and bring you peace. God bless you. You are always welcome to come back. I will keep praying for you, my friend and I will trust God to comfort you in your pain.
June 6, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Joyce
Thank you so much Marianne for your prayers. I believe i have received God’s favours already. The fact that i am very calm in this situation shows the power of God working on me and my family. Otherwise i was going to panic but i thank God for keeping my family together. “For He knows the thoughts that He has for us, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to bring us an expected end”, Jeremiah 29 vs 11. He is a merciful God. Thank you so much.
June 6, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Marianne Lordi
Yes, Joyce, God does know that plans that he has for us- plans to give us a future and one with hope and promise! Jesus did not die so that we would struggle and fail. He died to give us the victory over all things. It is tough to wait it out but your faith is being stretched to make you stronger.
I am going now to prayer and I will be lifting you and your mother up to God. Let’s both just trust that God knows how to work through this battle you are facing. God love you, my friend, and know that you are never alone.
June 8, 2010 at 2:02 am
elaine
Fther, I pray for my son, break down his strongholds, put with the right people, and may Your will be done in his life.
I ask that if it is possible and according to your will that Mark finds another job, the one he is in now, is very depressing.
June 8, 2010 at 2:03 am
elaine
Father, I pray for a very difficult family situation, help me to trust You, that you will work it out according to your will. Give us patience, and hope during the waiting time.
I pray for our Bible Study on Tuesday mornings, that we have the right leader.
June 8, 2010 at 8:40 am
Renz
Hi Marianne! Sorry, I was not able to email you. I am just going to tell everything here. The one who told me I am gonna die early are my own parents who are doctors too but of different specialty. They thought that the initial findings indicate that I have a very serious kidney problem. I thank you so much for your prayers, because just yesterday, I receive the good news from the kidney specialist that my kidney disease is actually milder than what they initially thought. I still have to make some changes in my lifestyle though, to prevent it from progressing into a deadly disease, including taking medicines for the rest of my life. You are right, that I really should not be anxious about anything because God has everything under control. I thank you again for your prayers, and I am also praying for you everyday!
June 10, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Renz, I am so glad that the kidney disease is not as bad as first thought. I still believe that God was able to take you through it no matter how bad it was. God’s power is for ALL sickness and diseases. He does not care what stage of disease you are in. I will continue to pray for your health and I hope you will stand in trust that your God is bigger than that which comes against you. I thank you for your prayers for me also! That is why I know I am blessed!!
June 10, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Elaine, I am glad that you stopped by for prayer. I will be keeping your requests in prayer and joining you in believing that God can work it all out for good. I will pray for your son, Mark, to get a good job and to have favor from God in his career. It is good to understand that God will do what is right at the right time so you must continue to trust and let the time of wait do its job in teaching your patience and perseverance. God will not let you down. You have trusted him with these requests and he will resolve these situations. Keep trusting. Memorize 2 Timothy 1:12 and let it burn into your heart until you can trust God no matter what the circumstance.
God knows your heart, Elaine, and he knows where you are. He will not fail! God bless you and stop back anytime. I keep all of these requests in prayer every night!
June 10, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Diya
Hi Marianne, Thank you for your prayers, Lord Jesus Christ has answered our prayers, now my brother and his wife are in good understanding.
Now, i am facing problem in getting a proposal. I am being rejected for my dark complexion. My brother and my sister got settled and everyone are worried much about my proposals.When someone ask me about my proposal, i am feeling embarrassed. I trust my Lord Jesus Christ in all my ways and i also believe that ‘The Lord will perfect that which concerns me’ Psalm 138:8. I am praying to Lord for my proposal and i also want you to pray for me. I thank you again for your prayers, and I thank Lord Jesus Christ for blessing you with such wonderful skill of comforting others.
Thanks,
Diya
June 13, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Diya, I am glad you came back with your prayer request. Your problem is not in getting a proposal. If you are willing to wait upon God and to trust him in this matter, he will bring the right person to you! Remember that when he created you, he had a perfect plan for your life. That plan included having someone with you in your life. You must trust him in this matter no matter how long it seems for him to grant your request. Anyone that does not want you because of your dark complexion is not worthy of you, Diya! You need to wait for the one who will look into your heart and love your for who you truly are! The reason there are so many divorces all over this world is that people are looking solely at the exterior. Your dark complexion was given you by God and he thinks you are beautiful just as you are. Wait for someone who feels that same way too for you are worth it. Do not sell yourself short!
I will be praying for you, Diya and trusting that God will give you strength to wait for what he wants for you. Keep in prayer and study the word. There is nothing more lonely than to be with the wrong person. God knows what you need even more than you do. He is working on this now so be willing to believe that he will not fail.
I lift all of these requests up each and every night. I will be remembering you in my prayers. God bless you and stop back to let me know how you are doing!
June 15, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Tama
Hi Marianne
Thanks so much for your prayers, my Mum is now doing great, she is getting better each day. Am able to talk to her again like before she went into a coma, i cant even believe it when am with talking to her on the phone that its really her with how she was a week ago. its all down to the one above, God is really amazing, he does make wonders. I still want you to help me pray for my family ” my brother and his wife” who are going through some difficult time. I know through him, all things are possible. Be blessed Marianne
Tama
June 15, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tama, I am so glad that God has begun his healing of your mother. I will continue to pray for your requests and for you to stand in faith. It is not just praying but trusting that God will help. God is so good and all that he does is for our good. His power can turn our struggles into victory if we can believe him at his word. Tell you Mum that I am praying for her and give her my best.
I will continue to pray for your brother and family.
June 22, 2010 at 1:19 am
Diya
Hi Marianne,
Thanks a lot for your prayers and comforting words.
Yes God really helps and strengthens me in this situation, when i am
waiting for him. I trust Him a lot and I believe that He will sure bless me with the right person.
Thanks again for your prayers and i am also praying for you.
Thanks,
Diya
June 22, 2010 at 9:46 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Diya, I am so happy that you are trusting that God knows your needs and desires and that he will fulfill them in his perfect way. You are such a lovely person and I believe that God is hand-choosing the exact person he wants for you in your life. While you are waiting on God to bring this person into your life, start praying for that person now even though you have no idea who it is. Ask God to bless this person, to keep him safe, to help help him in decisions he makes, to bless his life. Then when you finally meet up with the one God has for you, you can give him the gift of telling him that you were praying for his needs and for him to be blessed BEFORE God brought him to you. That shows that you are truly a woman of faith!
God bless you and thank you so much for praying for me! Stop back and keep me updated with your life. I do take it serious to pray for all of these requests every night. God is doing his work in all of them. Take care.
June 28, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Carlos
Guys, I need prayer. I had to quit my job for reasons that no one can understand. however, I am now trusting that God can open the doors somewhere else. I have faith but is not strong everyday. I doubt sometimes even thou I know God is there always.
June 28, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Carlos, I am glad you stopped by. Your problem is not out of God’s power to resolve. For whatever reason you had to quit your job, God is able to provide for you a better one if your trust is in him. Christ died to give us victory in every area of our lives. You may be a little anxious now because the future is so uncertain. But, it is now that you must show God that you still trust that he has a plan for you that will not fail. We all have faith in God when we are on the mountain. But the truth is that we must still believe him when we are in the valley with our problems. The enemy will be working overtime to cast doubt in your life and make you think that God is not going to help you. His lies will try to bring fear and anxiety in your thoughts so that you will take the focus off of Christ. You must not do that! Don’t give in to a defeated enemy for he has no power over your future.
Carlos, don’t ever believe that your problem is bigger than your God. Jesus paid the price to give you hope so don’t ever hand it over to the enemy. I will be praying for you every night as I do with all of these requests. I believe that God hears the prayers of those who trust him and he will give you an answer. He can open doors for you that you can’t even imagine as possible. Just believe. Stay in the word daily and believe the promises that he gives. Our Lord can and will take your problem and use it for your good. He is faithful to those who trust in him.
Stop back to let me know how you are doing. I will not forget to lift you up each night and believe that God already is working out his perfect plan for your life! Stay in peace, Carlos! Take God at his word!
June 29, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Carlos
Thanks Marianne. This is a very, very useful site. is like having God talking through your comments. I will update you once God delivers me from my situation so others can see how great and real our God is.
June 29, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Good for you, Carlos! Don’t let the enemy have a foothold in your thoughts with his lies. God will take you through this. Take his strength as your own and stand in your faith! I will be praying.
June 30, 2010 at 3:23 am
Anonymous
Dear Marriane,
Its Kriana here once again… Board exams again will be on Saturday and Sunday. I already Give some of that weight where it belongs, – to God, and I have faith that whatever happens is for the best, whether I understand it or not.. Please pray for me. Thank you so much..
Love,
Kriana
June 30, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kriana! I will be praying for you to pass your board exams this week-end. If you have studied well, keep in prayer that God’s will give you the calmness of spirit as you take your exams so that you will be clear headed in your thinking. You have been gifted by God in the area you are in. He will see you through. I will be praying tonight and each night this week. Please let me know how you did! May God have favor on you as you take these tests!
July 1, 2010 at 8:00 am
Anonymous
Thank you Marriane. I always keep in my heart everything that you tell me. Youre God’s gift to me from heaven. thank thank you. : )
Kriana
July 6, 2010 at 6:51 am
John TP
Marriane,
It is amazing how God works through other people. I found you site completely by accident, well of course nothing really ever happens by accident. So let me rephrase…….God led me to your site, it is exactly what I needed at this juncture in my struggles. I have been a Christian since my youth, but a few times have let my guard down and let Satan attack me and bring me to a place that not only hurt me, but hurt the ones I care about most in life, including my Wife. Please Marriane and all that read this, pray for my wife, that she finds a forgiving heart towards me and finds the feelings of the love that she once held so dearly for me. Pray also for me and our marriage, that I know only God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit can renew and build back on a strong foundation, to a place that niether of us ever thought possible……God Bless You in all your life struggles, I know you have blessed Me so deeply, with your written words and heart of God……..John TP
July 6, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear John, I wanted to stop and offer up a prayer for you before I said anything to you. I am so happy that God brought you here. I will be lifting your request up each night as I do all the others. We serve a God who hears our pleas and is willing to reach down into our lives and help us.
I will be praying for your wife to have a spirit of forgiveness and love toward you despite how you have hurt her. Please know that it will take time for your wife to understand that you truly mean what you say now. I pray that God will bless her abundantly and that she will have the love that she did once. She may still have that love now, but it is being deflected by her hurt by what you have done.
John, God knows how to restore families and he has the power to bring you and your wife into wholeness again. I pray that you will have the patience and understanding to wait for your wife to heal from her hurt. It will take time but God can make you both even stronger in your marriage than you were before. The enemy’s prime target is marriages and family. If he can destroy the groundwork of God’s plan, he thinks he can stop the message of God’s truth. But he is unable to stop the plans of God for your future so do not surrender your joy to him! He has no power over you but what you give him! He knows that and you need to know it also. Stand in the truth and do not waiver! God has a perfect plan for you and for your wife! I will be joining you in prayer so you are not alone. I understand what you are going through.
Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. We are living in dark times but the light of Christ is still able to guide us on the path that he has set for us. Seek understanding as you study the word. God will not fail you. His love for you and your wife as one is immeasurable. You need to take your job as the priest of your family very seriously. Only then can God bless you in every area of your life. He can make it work. Just keep trusting and believing! I am here for you and I will be praying!!
I pray that God will give you his peace through this struggle. God bless you.
July 7, 2010 at 6:57 am
John TP
Thank-you Marrianne…….I always loved my wife, but did not show it very well, especially when we struggled to find firm ground. Awhile back in a seemly pit of darkness during our seperation, I asked God and the Holy Spirit to reveal every detail of my short comings. He not only revealed them, he began mighty changes in my life and He also revealed the deep unimaginable love I had for my wife. I have gained a confidence that He has a plan for our marriage and our lives as his servants. I have visions of a renewed marriage that is so loving, so giving, so powerful to help others as well……..Keep praying mightily……and know that I as a brother in Christ, see that God has given you a mighty power to heal the sick and oppressed through your written words…..God Bless you with-out measure always…..John TP
July 7, 2010 at 8:55 am
Marianne Lordi
John, the fact that you are surrendering all to God and seeking his counsel just shows me that God is going to do a mighty work through you. I will keep praying knowing that when someone walks in the faith that you have, there is no limit to what God can do! He is able to give you abundantly more than even a renewed marriage.
I will be praying for you nightly and for your wife. Stay strong in the truth and in God’s word. He is not going to fail you! You can email me anyime if you need to. I don’t know everything, but I know the God in whom I believe!
My email is : comiish07@zoominternet.net
Stay in peace.
July 7, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Carlos
Update!!!!!June 28, 2010 at 8:36 pm POST.
God has answered my prayers and yours. I started my new job today and if you believe in what Im about to share then good for your faith, about 4 days after I put my original post in this website regarding that I needed prayer for God to open the doors in a new job, I had a dream that someone was telling me that my Job offer was ready and on its way. Yesterday, that dream became true. Out of nowhere a company called me when I least expected it and asked me to come for an interview. to make a long story short, I was offered the position and started today. I can say that I wont be making as much as I used to, but the opportunity for expansion in the future is great.
I guess God wants to show me that is not always about the money, since he is the provider at the end of the day. He can beat an entire army with 300 men, so he can/will provide my needs with less. That is the way I see it.
God bless you for this site and I want to say to everyone not to give up on God.
He is still listens to our prayers even when we doubt!!!!!
July 7, 2010 at 10:28 pm
j.d. stegall
praise the LORD! for God has opened the door in your life. may his grace and peace abound in your life, Carlos. you know it had to be God working, especially in an economy as bad as ours.
July 7, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Carlos, congratulations on your new job! I will still be keeping you in prayer that God will continue to keep you on his path. I am very happy for you! The Lord sure knows how to bless his people. ( j.d. is right to say that in this economy that it had to be our God who helped you.) God knows how to promote you so it is okay that you do not make as much as you did before. Do the work to the best of your ability as if you are doing it unto the Lord. He is watching and he knows when to raise you up. Before you make any changes or decisions, always go first to God in prayer.
Stay in God’s word, Carlos, for he still has much he is going to do for you. God bless you and keep in touch! Praise God for his faithfulness!
July 7, 2010 at 11:16 pm
jd stegall
hello, Mary-so when are you writing a new blog by the way?
July 8, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi jd! I am working on a new message now! God bless you for asking. I am still lifting up your brother and your father in prayer. I pray your ministry is doing well. I will visit your site soon.
July 14, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Angie
Marianne, I am reading your posts and not feeling lifted… I have such a burden on my heart and worry takes precedence in my mind daily. I am married with two children and another on the way. We’ve been living in a 23 yr old trailer for 3 yrs now waiting on a raise to go along with my husband’s promotion so that we can buy a house of our own. We’re in a financial bind right now, while we’ve been paying off debts, it seems that new ones pop up out of the blue and we’re drowning. I just started a new job and I praise God for that because it’s in a great place with nice Christian people and I feel at home there, but I’m not making much starting out and most of it goes to gas money to get there since it’s an hour away. It’s where we plan to move when things clear up for us. I guess this trailer where we live now is my biggest worry and burden. Our kitchen floor has soft spots popping up constantly due to age and wear and I’m scared one will cave in on me lol! We’ve patched two already but we’ve named it our trick floor because where one has patched another pops up on the other side! I see humor in this, which I see as a gift from God because without laughter at things like this, I think the weight would overwhelm me much more… Another issue is my 3 yr old son’s room has a bad wall in it and is mildewing and I’m scared to death he’ll get sick from it. We can’t afford to fix these things as we can barely afford to buy groceries right now. I came to your website looking for verses and guidance to lift my spirit and normally I find them, but today the weight is much stronger. I struggle in my faith in God because of these things, but I don’t know the feeling of falling back on Him without worry… I’ve never felt that and I want to so badly!!! I’m the worrying kind and it plagues me, but I dont know any other way. I feel like theres a wall blocking me and I can’t pinpoint it. I gave my life to Christ many years ago but have never fully lived for Him because of the many things in my life that pull me away and I feel like my heart has been hardened by life. I pray in good times and bad, but I pray ‘God I have faith that you will work things out in my life” but I don’t always, and I don’t know how to have that faith… I can’t make it appear out of thin air! Like right now with so much burden on me, how do I have faith?! I see that God has taken care of us, my family barely has money to make it til friday when we get paid, but God did show me earlier this week that instead of crying “I only have $50 to last my family a week” I should see it as “I have $50!!! We’re not completely broke!” For a month now, we’ve had to make it on about $100 for a family of 4 with 2 working parents. It just feels like things don’t get better no matter how hard I pray. I remind myself that my inlaws lived under a bridge for 6 mos before they could afford to buy this trailer and they lived here until we moved in 3 yrs ago. They are good Godly people and things have worked out for them, but why 20 years?! Will it be 20 years for my family too?! I don’t see a way out and I know God has a way planned and I’ve read the scriptures of His promises, but I’m just struggling to believe them right now. Payday after payday of getting my hopes up for a raise that doesn’t seem to come and a life that seems stuck in a financial rut has worn me down. So please, please pray for me spiritually and pray for my family’s financial situation. I want God’s peace…
I’m sorry this was so long, but I really don’t have anyone to turn to right now for guidance on this. Any words of encouragement are deeply appreciated. God bless you and your work here.
July 14, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Angie, I am glad you stopped by because I take prayer very seriously and I will be lifting you and your financial problems up to God’s throne of grace every single night! First thing is this: GOD CARES FOR WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.
I wanted to get that out first although I know it is hard for you to believe. Angie, do you read your bible daily? If you don’t it will easy to fall into doubt and disbelief because the enemy is always whispering his lies in your ear. It is by knowing the truth and answering him back with God’s own word that you can have victory. If you read through Scripture, you will see that God always brought his people to the end of themselves before he was able to promote them. You are having serious financial struggles now but the truth is you are making it – albeit barely. That thread of hope you have is the one you must cling onto as you wait for your God to bring you to victory in your finances. While you are waiting on him, examine yourself to see if you did the best you could with what he gave you. If you feel that you did, ask God to show you if there is any area of your life that you are still keeping from him. He is willing to guide you to surrender that which you may not even realize you are holding back from him.
Angie, are your children healthy? That is God at work. It is his blessing that you have a child on the way that I will be praying for. I can truly commiserate with your broken floor and walls with mildew as I grew up very poor. (Iin fact, our bathroom was in the basement which was always damp. Every time I went down and tried to turn on the light I would get zapped with electrical shock from the dampness! It is funny now but wasn’t back then!) Have you looked to see if you qualify for any help with your mildew problem? There are a lot of programs just to help people who are struggling financially.
If you receive all the answers now to every problem, where is your faith? I wrote an article on my site here that I titled, WHEN GOD SEEMS SILENT. Read that because all of these messages I write are things that God has taken me through and tested me in. These messages aren’t just nice words, they are truth!
The timing of God’s work in your life is perfect even though you don’t feel like it is. God’s ways will always be higher. In Genesis, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and then thrown into prison for something he didn’t do. He languished in that dungeon for over 8 years. Why? Where was his God? Little did Joseph know but during this time of wait, God was preparing this young shepherd boy to be royalty as second in command to all of Egypt. Joseph’s time of suffering and waiting on God was for a purpose! God was getting his heart ready to rule Egypt and to forgive his brothers. By doing that, Joseph was literally able to save the Jewish people from being totally destoryed by famine. Amazing that God can do so much through us when we trust him.
Angie, times are hard for people all over this world and the sad part is that it isn’t going to get any better. But God has a plan!!! If you belong to him, he will use even this time of struggle to enlarge your future! You are in training for a royal assignment that will take you through this world and into his kingdom. Your suffering is not for nothing. Please hold on to the truth of God’s word. If you are a believer in the cross of Jesus Christ, God knows how to cause all of your struggles to be used for your good and he will not fail you no matter how bad it seems. I hope that you know that you can stop by anytime and I will try to help you. I have been where you are and I can relate so well to all that you say. Please email me if you want to talk privately: commish07@zoominternet.net
Let me know how you do. I promise I will be praying for you every night – as I do for all of these requests that God sends my way. You cannot be destroyed. Jesus did not die for you to live in failure. He knows the path he has for you and in the end, you will know that it was your God who took you through. In all of my messages I tell people, NEVER LET YOUR PROBLEMS BE BIGGER THAN YOUR GOD. That is what I want you to concentrate on. Be blessed for I am with you in prayer. This trial is only for a night for God will cause joy to come in the morning. Let God do his work and trust him with his promises.
Stop back, Angie. Take the peace that Christ died to give you. Don’t hand your joy over to the enemy!
July 14, 2010 at 9:32 pm
j.d. stegall
Angie– i also pray for you today that the LORD would give you peace in the your storm. the bible says “in your weakness, His strength is perfected.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 stay in the LORD and let him do a good work in you. once you get to the point where you are helpless, but can only call on him and not worry anymore, thats where he wants you. remember all things work together for those that are in Christ Jesus and called according to his purposes.
he gives you the things you need for your trailor, in his timing and not a minute before you THINK you need them because he’s a right on time God and you can trust him.
may the good LORD add grace and wisdom to all the things of yours and your husbands endeavors.
July 18, 2010 at 8:08 am
Renz
Hello Marianne! Your articles are really are guide for my life,your article about God’s peace is in proper timing especially right now when I had a strain in my relationship with my mother. Could I ask for your advice and prayer? Yesterday, my mother was blaming me for something that happened ,and I really had the urge to answer her back and blame her in return, so what I did, to avoid further argumentation and conflict, I just walked away and proceeded to go to the restaurant where my siblings are eating. After a few minutes she arrive also and started to just say a lot of things which really hurt my feelings,because she was angry at me for walking away from her, but I just kept quiet.
I don’t want to judge my sister but practically she used to compete with me for my mother’s attention. Now that we are grownups however, I no longer do that but she is still envious of the attention I am getting. So she used that moment in the restaurant to further malign me. And the words of my sister against me also hurt me a lot.
I am really hurting emotionally right now, not just because of the painful verbal condemnation I receive yesterday, but also because of what has happened through the years. I have received a lot of painful words from my mother throughout my life whether I really did something wrong or not. I have received a lot of painful words from my sister through the years even though i am no longer trying to compete with her for my mother’s attention.
Marianne, am i right in just walking away yesterday? Is it right for me to just avoid being with them as much I can to just avoid conflicts with them?
Could you please pray for me because i feel a lot of strong negative emotions towards my mother and sister right now. Could you also please pray that my sister would realize that we are no longer kids competing for attention, and could you please pray for my mother,that she would learn to have self-control with her thoughts and with her words so that she would avoid being in constant conflict not just with me, but with my father, with our neighbor, with my uncle and with our housemaid.
Thank you so much Marianne, I am looking forward to your advice and prayers regarding this matter..
July 18, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Renz, It is good to hear from you again. I am sorry about the strife you are experiencing in your life. It is good that you did not answer disrespectfully to your mother. God will honor that. Perhaps you should have just told her that you were going to leave because you were feeling hurt and needed to go. Then, no matter what she answered back, she at least knew that you were hurt and that is the reason you were reacting in pain.
Your mother and your sister may be used by the enemy to frustrate you in your life. You need to fight that battle BEFORE you meet with them. Pray that God will be with you in strength and wisdom. Ask for patience and understanding. Then when you are with your mother and sister, you have already put on the armor of God and surrendered them up to God. Release your hurt to the One who can give you his peace. The conflict that your mother initiates cannot hurt you when you realize the source of the attack! We don’t fight flesh and blood but spirits and principalities and rulers of darkness. Your mother and sister are being used by spirits who know your weakness and are trying to sabotage you in your faith. Understand and don’t let their words break you. You have the truth in you and greater is He that is in you then anything that comes against you. You do not need their validation for you already are accepted into the family of Christ. Don’t give in to the taunts of jealousy by your sister. Ignore them and just give it to God. God is watching you. He sees that you are trying to handle this his way and he will help you.
I will be praying for you, Renz, and for your family. For whatever reason that they are doing this to you, God can cause even this to be used for your good. Read in Scripture how David was scorned by his brother in 1 Samuel 17. God took David through it and he will do the same for you.
Continue to respect you mother, Renz, and let God take you through the rest. I will be praying for you!
July 19, 2010 at 7:34 am
Anonymous
Hello Marianne! I really thank you for your prayer for me and my whole family. I really appreciate your efforts to help not just me, but all the people who have been asking for your prayers. Thank you also for that wonderful bible passage about David. It gave me enlightenment about my own situation.
Thank you so much Marianne for always guiding me and praying for me through every problem that I have faced in my life. I can proudly say that God heard your prayers for me a few months ago, and now I am once again freed from pornography. God also heard your prayers about my mild kidney disease diagnosed a few months ago and I can happily say that it has not progressed at all to a serious disease until now. I can also claim already that God already heard your prayers for my family, since I had a good talk with my mother a while ago, and i can really feel that God has already ended the conflict between us.With regards to your prayer however about that girl a many months ago, well God pulled her completely out of my life, but I am sure that God has His own reasons why..
Thank you so much Marianne for everything, I will continue praying for you! God bless!!
July 19, 2010 at 9:46 am
Marianne Lordi
I am so happy with your update, Renz, and that you see that God is indeed working all things out for you. You need to wait upon him and trust that he can and will take you through your battles. So many people forget that the eyes of God are always on them. Christ did not suffer and die for our redemption only to leave us alone until we die! He is with us now in all things and he will continue to be with those who put their trust in him. You need to walk with him daily, Renz, and stay in the word. The enemy knows of your weakness for pornography and will wait in the shadows for a time when you are vulnerable to take you back into it. You have to take every single one of your thoughts captive and line them up to God’s will. When you find yourself thinking on things that are against God’s will, FIGHT it off in God’s power. All sin begins in the mind first. You did not give in to sin and disrespect your mother when she hurt you. You must continue in that power. Do what is right. God knows how to take care of the people who come against you. Read and study God’s word each day. Give him the time you should. Then watch as your life is changed for the better as you understand the power of God. As for the girl that was in your life, I don’t know if God pulled her out or let her of her free will do what she did. Either way, God knows who is right for you. At the right time, he will show you. Don’t be anxious to make things happen on your own. You will fail if you do.
Have peace today, Renz, knowing that your God is with you. Stay in touch and let me know how you are doing! I am still praying for you.
July 19, 2010 at 10:41 pm
j.d. stegall
i also pray for restoration of your relationship with your mother and that the devils plans would not prosper in this situation. continue to ask the LORD for guidance and above all things love and honor for your mother. stay strong in the power of his might.
July 20, 2010 at 7:31 am
Renz
Thank you so much Marianne for your advice. You are really right, I remember the last time,I was pornography free for 7 months, but i became overconfident and neglected my relationship with God. I became focus on other things and began to lose time for prayer. Eventually the temptations became stronger and i became addicted once more to pornography. If you remember, that was the time I ask for your prayer and advice regarding that issue. And now, thanks to your prayers, God has finally freed me again, and i will surely follow your advice to stop myself from being lured again.
Thank you again Marianne and God bless you!
To sir J.D. stegall, thank you also for your prayers and advice.
July 20, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Good for you,Renz. Jesus said in your weakness he will be strong. Just keep giving your struggles to him every day or every hour if needed. He knows how to strengthen you for the battle. Scripture tells us that in every temptation, God will provide a way out. Stay strong, my brother, I am still praying for you!
July 20, 2010 at 8:43 pm
j.d. stegall
no problem my friend. i’m just glad to be a prayer partner with Marianne and her website. i just want to cancel the plans of the devil in others lives like the prayer warriors before me, who got me out of sex addition in 1999. may the LORD again add his grace and power to your life, Renz. may boldness and zeal forever be apart of your walk with the King, like it has been for mine since 1999.
July 24, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Bridget
Thank you for encouraging words I desperately needed to hear. Please pray for me & my family as we struggle with our health. My husband has diabetes and will be having surgery soon. His health has gotten worse over the past few years. I have a back problem that is getting more & more painful that has not responded to traditional treatment. We are also struggling financially, and now have more expenses due to doctor bills. Thank you so much for prayers! I know God is truly faithful!
July 24, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Bridget, I just said a prayer for you and your husband and I will continue to lift you up each night. I am so sorry for what you are going through. Times are so tough now and everyone is experiencing difficulties in some area of their lives. It is hard to keep the faith and believe that God is going to work it all out for us as believers and use our trials for good. But through it all, we must believe because Christ died to give us a life with promise and a future. That does not mean we will not have problems. It does mean that in the midst of our problems, he will be causing it all to be used to empower us in all of our battles. Our strength comes when we stand trusting despite our circumstance. Bridget, I have said it so many times but you need to be reminded that your situation, painful as it may be, is not bigger than your God nor out of his reach to help you through it. If you sometimes feel that way, it is because the enemy is working on you to bring you down and frustrate your life with his lies. Prayers do work! What kind of God would create us, provide for our redemption and then leave us to fight our own battles? God does know where you are and he knows what you are going through. He is going to bring you to victory but it will be his way. That may be hard to understand but as I have found out, God’s ways are better!! I wrote an article on my site here titled GOD’S WAYS WILL ALWAYS BE HIGHER which I want you to read.
In the meantime, keep yourself in God’s word. Let his truth fill you so that you will know that he is more than enough to get you through. Don’t not try to carry your own burdens – you will not be able to. Ask Christ to help you to rest in him. When you worry and fret about things, you are in essence saying that God can’t help you. I know your husband has a serious surgery to face and your back is very bad, but it is not impossible for God to heal and restore you both. Several of my articles deal with financial problems. Read them over and find out what I discovered and that is that God will not fail you in any area of your life if your faith is in the cross of Christ. If you are a believer, every one of your struggles must bow to the will of God’s plan for your life! He is sovereign and over ALL things.
Please know that I will not cease praying for you and your husband during this trial. I know what my God can do and I will be lifting you up each night as I do all of these requests. I want you to understand that I do care about your difficulties. I will not forget to pray knowing that God has the power to do all things. Stop back and let me know how you are doing. God bless you both!
August 2, 2010 at 7:09 am
John TP
I just wanted to check in and tell of Gods grace and the power of prayer. My marriage was all but over. My wife told me she did not love me anymore and filed for divorce. I never gave up hope and asked everybody I’d meet to pray for my wife, me and our marriage. Out of the blue she calls me one night and said she wanted for us to get together and talk. For several weeks now we have been dating, seeing a lot of each other and enjoying every minute of it. This weekend she said she Loves me…..what a sweet sound those three words are “I Love you”…….we still have much healing to do……..but God is a mighty God and the power of prayer is alive and well………John TP
August 2, 2010 at 10:30 am
Marianne Lordi
John, I can’t tell you how happy I am for you! As I told you before, God can restore what is broken if you give it to him. You trusted in God and he did not fail you. I told you also that God was able to make your marriage even better than it ever was. That is my continued prayer for you and your wife. I will keep you both in prayer but as long as you make Christ the center of your marriage, you will have victory and joy through it all. Remember also that God takes your role as husband and priest of your house very seriously so follow his ways in your love for your wife.
I pray for all these requests every night. It just is so great when I hear how God works our prayers out! God bless you, John, and stop back. I will keep praying for you!!!
August 26, 2010 at 8:24 am
Anonymous
Dear Marianne,
Hi Marianne. Its Kriana here again. I took the board exams again and the results will be out on the 28th… If I didnt make it again, did God planned it? Or Im not really worth it? Thanks.
Love,
Kriana
August 26, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Kriana,
I will be praying for the results of your board exams to be good. If you gave it all you had, I am sure they will be. You asked that if you don’t pass them, did God plan it? Kriana, God NEVER plans for your failure. He is the one who works for the good all of your weaknesses. And you are worth so much to Christ that he paid the price for you to have a future with promise. You must not talk badly about yourself. That is what the enemy does. God has plans for you, Kriana, and they will be accomplished. You must trust and believe that he is in everything that comes against you.
Kriana, the bible says that if you commit what you do to God, HE will make your plans succeed. I want you to pray and ask God to search your heart to find out if you are committing all things to him, or if you just want things your way. He is going to help you and he knows how to take you on the path that he has set for your life. Trust, Kriana! Nothing is impossible for God to do for you. Surrender it all to him. Then watch and see the victory that you have in your life.
God bless you, my friend. Let me know what you find out. I will keep you in prayer.
August 30, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Anonymous
My family has been going through enormous struggles just so we can stay together (this includes my husband, myself and my son). It has not been easy especially when it seems like the forces that are trying to keep us apart are more than God. I try to keep focus as a christian and encourage my husband but it just seems like the enemy keeps on winning. please pray for my family.
September 1, 2010 at 10:56 am
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous: I just want you to know that I do lift up these requests to God each night. I am saddened by your troubles but I know for sure that if you continue to trust God, he has a plan to work each and very one of them out for your good! Nothing can keep your family apart who is in the body of Christ. The enemy will keep taunting you, but you must remember that your God and his power is greater! Stand your ground, keep your faith and don’t give up. The enemy is not winning, he just wants you to believe that he is! That is one of his ploys. The truth is that those who belong to Christ are the victors and the conqeurors in this dark world. You situation does not dictate your future – Jesus Christ does!! He has the way to take you over and through your problems and to make you stronger for having gone through them!
My friend, please know that I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. As I repeat in all of my messages, I must remind you too that you must never make your problem bigger than your God. There is nothing that his power can’t take you through. Please read my article on GOD’S WAYS WILL ALWAYS BE HIGHER and AT THE WATER’S EDGE. You have to understand by faith that God’s timing and his ways are perfect and that ours are not. You have to trust that he will not let you be destroyed or that he will show up too late to help you. He knows where you are and he knows how to get you to where he wants you. Keep trusting. I will keep praying. You will come through this trial safely. God is not going to fail you.
Please stop by anytime. I am more than glad to help guide you until you come through this battle. God bless you, my friend. Stay in God’s peace!
September 17, 2010 at 4:23 am
Diya
Hi Marianne,
I am waiting for Lord Jesus Christ to show my life partner. Though i have faith in God, at times i feel very much depressed and down. Today i really dont know, y i feel very much lonely, down and depressed. I want God to answer my prayers. Please pray for me Marianne, im totally down today. I feel like crying.
September 17, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Lily
Dear Marianne,
Please pray for me. My fiance and I are facing some problem in our relationship. We’re supposed to get married next year but by this point we still haven’t talked anything about it in details. He is a film maker and he is always working and we never talk so I dunno whats in his heart anymore. I believe he love me a lot, and I believe God put us together. It’s our destiny. We went to the same high school 22 years ago and 3 years ago God put us “back” together and we instantly knew that we’re the right one for one another. We’re both Christians too. In fact, in the midst of this, I trust God is working with my fiance’s heart and has been speaking and dealing with him these days. I’m putting all my trust and hope in God’s hands and I’m waiting for the breakthrough to come.
Please pray for both me and my fiance and our future marriage and please pray for my patience in God, my full trust and my faith in Him. Thank you Marianne.
September 17, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Diya, So glad you stopped back. I know you are getting anxious but you must be still and wait for God’s perfect timing for a spouse. It is hard to be alone because God made us to desire companionship. Your depression is built on the fact that you are seeing your time of loneliness now as never going to end! That is not true. It is a lie from the enemy who wants to frustrate you so that you will believe that your God does not care. Diya, you must understand that you life is fully visible to the eyes of God. He knows what you are feeling and he has a way to help you. The thing is that it will serve you no purpose to try and make things happen by yourself and not wait on God to fulfill your desires. You will fail!! You must wait and you must trust him, Diya! To believe that God doesn’t care or that he won’t help you means that you don’t know him. It was God who formed you in the womb, Diya, and who counted your days before one of them came to be. He did not forget you. Turn your loneliness to God and trust him with it. Your walk in faith right now will prepare you for the great things that he has planned for your life. Please don’t give up or become weary in the wait. It will happen – but let it happen God’s way.
I am praying for you, Diya. You can stand in faith and have peace IF you keep your eyes on Christ! Don’t give up now. You don’t know how close you are to receiving the partner that you have been praying for. Keep praying. God will not fail you! And I will keep you in prayer each night. You are not alone after all! Take peace, my friend!
September 17, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lily, I am happy that you stopped by for prayer. If you read my site, you will see that I take prayer very seriously because I know that God hears! He did not create us and then leave us to fend this world on our own. Jesus came to give us hope that he is able to give us an abundant life with purpose! He has a perfect plan for your life, Lily, and if you can trust him with it all, he will give you the desires of your heart. If it is good, God will give it to you.
I don’t know why there is some communication problems in your relationship but usually, all couples have some issues in that area. If your fiance really loves you, and you love him, these small things can all be worked out. You need to talk to your fiance and tell him exactly how you feel and find out what he is feeling also. Life is tough and has a way of interrupting all of our plans but God’s purpose for your life will stand no matter what comes against you. I am hoping that you and your future husband have a caring relationship which has Christ at the center! If you love your God, it will pour out in your relationship to others. You two must purpose in your heart not to ever get too busy to put the other first! That is so important and is something that God will bless.
I want you to know, Lily, that I will be praying for you and your fiance each night! God has the power to help you both stay on the course that he has set for your life. He knows the heart that he created in you. Stay committed to pray for your fiance every single day and for your relationship. Ask God to search your heart to see if there is anything he wants to strengthen in you.
The enemy will try to distract you with life’s problems but don’t give in to them. Let God’s peace and his truth guide you in your walk. Stay in the word! Study your bible daily so that you can put on the armor of God each day and stand your ground when attacks come. Keep praying. God is with you and he will help you. I will not cease to pray for you! Come back again. I always have time to share with a friend!
September 18, 2010 at 1:43 pm
j.d. stegall
re: DIYA– would also reccommend “when God writes your love story” by eric and leslie Ludy. i have prayed that the LORD would reveal your partner to you in his timing but this book will get you ready for that one special person in a way that you would have never thought of. it will cause you to have to involve the LORD in revealing that special someone to you. enjoy the book and let me know what you think.
September 20, 2010 at 2:16 pm
cherbear
I’m glad I came across your site. It’s a small pick-me-up in the bleak situations I’m facing (financial and health related).
I just need prayer for patience to make it through this hurricane in my life and a solution to pay things off by months end or when God sees fit.
I’m at a point in my life where I officiallly can’t solve my problems. It’s hard giving everything up to God. This is quite foriegn to me. I always had a way out but for once I don’t. I’m quite scared. God knows the exact amount I need. So I just pray that it will come when it comes.
I get depressed about it but I’m just trying to have patience, hope and faith. I know I’m not the only one going through these struggles. I hope a prayer can be said for all of us in these trying times. Especially those of us who can’t really find suitable jobs because of health related issues.
I pray for abundance and increased faith.
Thanks again for this lovely blog.
September 20, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Mia Todd
Greetings in our Lord n Savior JESUS CHRIST…I JUST ASK THAT MY BROTHERS N SISTERS IN CHRIST WOULD PRAY FOR ME…AS WELL..IM REALLY GOING THROUGH WONDERING WHEN IS GOD SPEAKING TO ME N WHEN IS THE DEVIL TRYING TO SPEAK TO ME..I JUST WANT TO HEAR GODS VOICE N WAIT PATIENTLY ON HIM TO W0RK OUT THE SITUATIONS IN MY LIFE…I KNOW HE WILL I JUST ASK FOR PRAYER THANK YOU N MAY GOD CONTINUOUSLY BLESS YOU….
September 21, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Bobby
Dear Marianne,
I enjoy your website because it is so uplifting and it has inspired me to read the bible more and to try and find answers to the adversity I am now facing. At times I feel that God does not hear my prayers, since I lost my job over three years ago. The only work that I can find is part-time work as a substitute teacher. In about three months I will be forced to live on the streets. Sometimes, I feel like God does not care or hears my prayers. How can I retain hope and trust in God when future the future looks so grim.
September 21, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear cherbear, my heart is with you for all the financial struggles that you are facing. Please know that I will be keeping you in my nightly prayers because I trust that God hears and that he will help. There are so many people all over this world who are dealing with crisis financial problems that don’t seem to be getting any better. I have been there also in my life and I know how it can take your breath away with worry over how you are going to make it.
You are right to say that it is hard to give everything up to God when you have no chance of working things out yourself. But it is only at that point that you will see the power of your God! Always in the past, you had a back-up plan “in case God didn’t come through” for you. Now you must rely solely on God taking you through this. That is a good thing, cherbear! It is the only place you can grow in your faith and trust. You usually had something or someone who could come through for you, but now you must wait on God. My friend, you have just come to the crisis of belief area of your faith. It is only there that God can show you his power. Read through some my articles. You will find that God ALWAYS took his people to the end of themselves BEFORE he was able to take them to greatness. I know that it is an uncomfortable place to be but it is a good place. You are going to see your God move the mountains in your path and take you to a level of trust that you did not know was possible. But you must keep your eyes on him! He is not going to fail you. You will have to trust him to do things his way and in his timing but that is because that is the only perfect way. Our finite minds think that there is only one way that we can be helped. But God knows beginning to end of your life and he alone knows what is best for you. You can do it, my friend. God is not going to leave you for even half a second! You matter to him and his perfect plan for your life cannot be stopped by your financial difficulties.
I will be praying very hard for you, dear friend. I know the power of the God we serve and I know that you will be taken through to victory. Please hold on and stay in his word. Keep the truth right in front of you. Do not allow the enemy to put the smallest lie in your mind. God is bigger than this struggle. He will see you through to the end.
Please know that I will not cease praying for you as I do all of the requests that are here. As long as they are on this site, I will be praying and crying my prayers to heaven each night. If you want, you can email me to talk privately: commish07@zoominternet.net
Stay in God’s peace for you cannot be destroyed! Come back and let me know how you are doing. I am here.
September 21, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Mia, good to have you here. Jesus said that “My sheep listen to my voice, I know them and they follow me.”(John 10:25)
You will know if it is God speaking to your heart because all that is said will line up with Scripture. God will never have you do something apart from what his word says. Sometimes it is a word that may challenge you and make you step out in faith. But it will always be in line with message of the gospel. Search out God in Scripture. As your read your bible daily, God will speak to you through the pages of his holy word. You will have no doubt that it is Christ who is calling you to do things for his kingdom. But each day, read and study in his word so that you are prepared for him.
Mia, I will keep you in prayer for God to help you through he struggles you are facing now. I pray that those uncertain areas of your life will be made clear to you so that you will know without a doubt which path to take. God is not going to leave you without help. I will keep you in my prayers. Stay focused on the truth of what Christ has shown you.
God bless you, Mia, and I pray you will draw near to God as you seek him with all of your heart.
September 21, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Bobby, I am so saddened to hear of your serious financial problem. I will be praying for you even now for God to intercede and get you through this difficulty. We are living in a time when everyone is being tested to the limit. It is a very dark difficult time for all of us. But God did not leave us alone to fight this battle. He has promised that those who belong to him cannot be destroyed and I believe him!
It sounds like you are very qualified to work but are just not able to find the work. I will be lifting your name up to our Provider who knows what we need and how to get it to us. Three years is a long time to be without a steady job. I just know that God has the right situation for you and that soon he will be revealing it to you. God knows how to open the doors that were once closed for you. Bobby, stand in faith believing! Your circumstance is urgent but God is not going to fail you. I know this because as I was once drowning in debt and uncertain of I would have a place to live, God came through and lifted me up. He will do the same for you.
It is easy to get anxious when you are financially strapped and you face the fact that you may soon have nowhere to live. But I know the God we serve is not going to let that happen. I am praying for God’s blessing and favor in your life. I am praying that opportunity will come your way shortly and that you will know that it is from your God. I pray that God will keep you in his perfect peace while he gets you ready for the position that he has planned for you to be.
Bobby, I know that this is not easy for you, but I pray that you will trust that God is more than able to do abundantly more than all that you need or ask. You may not be rich, but you will be provided for. I am praying for hearts to be burdened to help you while you wait. God is good and even more – our God is faithful. Line your life up with his. Seek only his kingdom and he will take care of you and your problems. That is a promise you can take to the bank.
I will be praying for you now and then each night. You will come through this fire without harm. God knows what is best. He is with you now.
Please let me know how you are doing. I will be lifting your name to God every single night. You are not alone! God bless you, my friend!
September 23, 2010 at 6:40 am
Lily
Dear Marianne,
Thank you for replying.
I’m reading your blog everyday now and I find your writings very uplifting. Thank you so much for writing such wonderful and beautiful things here. You have no idea how much help you are giving to those who need some every minute everywhere around the world.
Thank you also for praying for me and my fiance Jacky everyday. Last week during the sunday mass, the choir sang my favorite song “Walk with Faith” in which my favorite lines of lyrics read “When the dreams of your dream seem to disappear from view, its time to hang on cuz they’ll come true soon.” Instantly I knew thats God’s message for me. Believe me Marianne, every single time there’s a problem between me and Jacky, God sends me encouragement and asks me not to give up! Another thing is, altho I became a Christian when I was little, I had never been very close to God until Jacky came to my life. He’s the one who brought me so much closer to God and now Jesus is the centre of my life and I can’t breathe without Jesus on each day !
Jacky and I still haven’t had a chance to talk to each other yet. Its peak season for concerts here in Hong Kong now and he’s filming different ones from this month all the way thru end of the year. I’m not sure if you know anything about filming. I don’t know too much about it myself neither but I believe life in this industry is crazy. The busyness is just not anything we the outcast can imagine. My mind tells me that if Jacky is so busy now how is he ever going to make time for me so we can talk? But my heart tells me that I need to trust God who can make the impossibles possible. I trust that God will talk to Jacky and arrange time for him to see me or talk to me, probably when I least expect it !! I read one of your blogs “When God seems silent” this morning. I know that even I’m not seeing or hearing anything from God or Jacky now, I can still trust that God is working the most for us during this time. Jacky and I are both Christians and I believe as God’s anointed children He must have put us together for a very divine reason. We both grew up in Toronto and went to the same high school there and after so many years we both moved to Hong Kong to work and found each other back and fell in love instantly !! I trust everything has been part of God’s perfect plan for us so I know He will never leave us uncared and that He also wants us to have a happy future marriage.
I’ve promised myself and God that from now on, I’ll do my very best with my own part – To give indefinite patience, understanding and forgiveness to Jacky. I believe thats the only thing I need to do in this relationship. As for the rest, I trust that God will arrange and deal with. Afterall, I know Jacky loves me very much deep down in his heart.
Thank you Marianne. I hope one day you can publish a book. I love reading very much and if you ever publish books I can have a collection of them.
Love,
Lily
September 23, 2010 at 8:54 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lily, thanks for stopping back and for your words of encourgement to me. We all face doubts and struggles but when you look to God for your help, he never fails you.
Remember that the main point that I stressed to you is that you must pray for Jacky every day. I am sure that he has weaknessess also and your prayers will help. Then trust all the rest to God to show you what steps he would have you take. Even when you are married, the most important thing you can do for your husband is pray for him daily. Sometimes we fall short on that and just assume that everything is okay. We must pray because that is our weapon against the devil’s schemes. There is nothing that shakes hell more than when a believer prays and trusts God!
I will continue to keep you and Jacky in prayer. I know God hears and that he is working out his perfect plan in your life. Keep your eyes on him no matter how big the storm gets.
I am working on doing a book now, Lily. Keep me in prayer for that.
God bless you, my friend!
September 23, 2010 at 9:52 am
Lily
Dear Marianne,
I promise I will pray for you everyday and nite. IActually this morning I told God about you. I’m so grateful that He sent someone from so far away to pray for me and Jacky everyday. What a blessing he has given me.
‘m looking so much forward to reading your first book. Your book is going to be one of those New York best sellings becuz I can already tell now by just reading your blog !
I do pray for Jacky everyday. I pray that he can hear God’s words and directions for him.
Thank you so much Marianne. You are the best.
Lily
September 23, 2010 at 10:42 am
Marianne Lordi
You are so kind, Lily! God must have put us together for a reason to pray for each other. That is how good our God is!!! I will talk to you soon.
September 26, 2010 at 5:21 pm
cherylsafina
Hello Marianne,
I want to thank you a thousand times over for your prayer. This Friday I finally received some money I’ve been waiting months for to pay off a four bills that were due on that Friday.
I know your prayer helped. I just have the last ‘big’ one ($4400) to pay off and I’m home free.
I wanted to post this response so that people can see that prayer slowly helps to get rid of problems. The $4400 was technically due months ago but I’m praying to Lord for more time to come up with the money. I’m still nervous about this situation because it could effect another family member’s credit.
I take full responsibility for paying this off and just pray for one last miracle to get this bondage over and out with.
Marianne I know that there is a lot of strength in your prayer. I cried on Friday when the money came through. It dealt with 4 out of 5 of my urgent situations.
Thank you again. I’ll be praying for you and others on this message board. I hope everyone receives financial blessings. I know there will be more struggles in the future for us all but we all need a break from time to time.
Thanks again. bb
cherbear.
September 27, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Rio
Dear Marianne,
Thank you for your inspirational messages. Since I came across this website a few weeks ago, I have tuned in on a daily basis in dire need of hope and help. My ex-boyfriend and I have been broken up now for almost 5 months. I truly believe that God has a purpose for everything, for every trial He allows in our life. Just in these past 5 months, God has healed me from past pains and taught me what it truly means to trust Him and to depend on Him. My ex and I broke up because it wasn’t the right time and because he wanted to pursue his dreams of becoming a fighter, he could not devote his time to me. And because I loved him, I let him go. I’ve prayed about our situation and surrendered this love that I have for him on a daily basis since the day we broke up. When I was 12 years old, I read for the first time, 1Corinthians 13 and I prayed that night that God would reserve this special love for the one that He had in store for me. I’ve prayed day and night that God would let this love fade if it weren’t from Him, and I feel that it’s only gotten stronger with his absence. I’ve felt it transform into that special kind of love. I’ve prayed that God would close that door if he were not the one He had in store for me, but I I haven’t felt him close it. Therefore I have hope in my heart that God will bring him back to me in His perfect timing. I always felt God calling me to wait so I continued to pray about it everyday and I continued to wait patiently and expectantly for God. But last night, a thought came to my mind. I thought what if this situation, this love that I have for this guy was the enemy’s tool to keep me from God’s plan and God’s will. What if this was a stronghold that the devil had on me. I am feeling weary, confused, and overwhelmed. I want so desperately for God to tell me what to do. I want to know His will for me. I want to be obedient to Him but I cannot distinguish the truth from the lies. Please help me, please pray for me.
Sincerely,
Rio
September 27, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Rio
P.S I’ve reached the end of my own strength. I’m at that point where I’d rather know that it’s not God’s will than have false hope in my heart that it is. I’m dong my best not to take matters into my own hands so I haven’t really talked to my ex about how I’ve been feeling. I’m trusting God with all of my heart, but I just need some clarity. You’re messages only continue to give me hope. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Rio
September 27, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear cherbear, I am so happy to hear that God has begun his work of resolving the conflict in your life. Remember, God’s main focus is not to get you debt free but to set you free from your fears of trusting him for everything! It is better for you to wait upon God and to grow in faith than to have all that you need and never give a thought to the one who provides all good things.
I have been praying for God to give you wisdom and discernment in your financial matters. One thing that I have found in my life and that is that you cannot outgive God. If you read my message titled, Learning To Trust God, you will see that by growing up poor, I still let fears rule my life when it came to my finances. That was not acting in faith. I trusted God to get me through other things, but when it came to money matters, I would panic if I thought I wasn’t going to make it. My reaction was based on lies from the enemy instead of the truth that Christ died to give me. If I lined up my spending with the ways of God, he was always going to provide for me. The bible is filled with those whom God has blessed financially – but you must be ready to handle that blessing or it could become a curse. It takes learning how to have faith when you have plenty or when you are in need. It is trusting that your God will always be bigger than your problems and knowing that all that you have that is good is from the hand of God.
Keep trusting and believing, my friend, for God has great things in mind for you. Don’t let this financial matter frustrate you. You have already seen how God came through with help for now. He will take you all the way through your burden and make you stronger for having gone through it. Stand your ground and don’t leave room for the enemy to plant his lies that you will fail. Those who belong to Christ have a future with promise that is guaranteed! You can’t be destroyed, you can’t fail completely and you will never be alone. Take that truth to heart and deal with financial difficulty by believing in faith that God is more than able!
I will continue to pray for you. Stay in peace!
September 27, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rio, I am so glad you stopped by. I have been praying over what you wrote because I want to give you the advice that I hope comes from the wisdom God has given me. I will keep praying for you each night because God alone knows what plans he has for your life. All I can do now is to lift you up and pray that you will wait upon God to direct your steps and to strengthen your heart to what you should do. The most important thing is to surrender your will to God. You need to desire to have only that which God wants for you. When you try to make a situation happen by yourself, you just set yourself up for heartache. Please, take it from me for I have been there.
You said you broke up with your boyfriend because he wanted to pursue his dream of becoming a fighter and thus did not have much time for you. I believe you already know this, dear Rio, but true love ALWAYS finds time no matter what the circumstance! Now it may be that he is going to find it out one day that he wants you in his life to help him with his dream. But if he doesn’t, you deserve more than putting your life on hold for someone who has already put his career first over your relationship. Is that all you think you deserve, Rio?
God created you with a perfect plan for your life. He never sets his people up to come second in anything. If you belong to Christ, you are a joint heir with him to a kingdom that has no end. You are being prepared for royalty and yet you are selling yourself short in this life! So many people overlook the warning signs before getting married which is why more that 50% if them end in divorce.
Rio, I want you to continue praying for your ex. Pray for God to bless him and open his eyes to the truth. But also, I want you to pray for God to lead you in the direction he would have you go in this matter. Let God know that you are willing to take whatever path he has planned as good for your life. God knows how to give you the desires of your heart if they line up with his will. I will be praying for God to give you the strength you need to do whatever it is he is calling you to do. It will work out for you, Rio, and God will bless your life because of your willingness to do it his way. You cannot lose.
I will be praying each night and I know that God will show you his will. Keep your heart open to receive it. You are worth so much more than you can imagine so don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by the hand of God! Stay blessed and stop back, dear friend.
September 29, 2010 at 11:15 am
Lily
Hi Marianne, how was your holiday? Hope you had fun and enjoyed it !
I’ve been praying for you everyday. I hope you could feel that too =)
I’m here to share something wonderful with you.
As you know my fiance Jacky and I haven’t talked for a long time and that made me unhappy. Last Friday, I almost wanted to confront him but at last, I decided not to. I remembered Paul’s scripture “Love is patient. Love is kind. Love always hopes, always trusts, always perseveres. Love never fails.” So instead of confronting Jacky, I went to God and asked Him a question. I asked Him if it’s His will that Jacky and I will get married, and that Jacky is really my future husband, then please send me a butterfly as a sign. From Friday thru Sunday I kept looking for the butterfly but no matter how hard I paid attention, I just couldn’t see any trace of any butterfly anywhere. Even this small road which I walk along each day towards the church has butterflies flying around sometimes, has become so quiet these days. Then Sunday nite, I felt that maybe I don’t really need a butterfly cuz I suddenly remembered years ago I lost a ring which both me and Jacky have one. That time I asked God to bring the ring back to denote His promise for me that Jacky and I will get married. That time, the ring came back in a totally miraculous incident.
So I stopped wanting a butterflyl anymore after remembering the lost and found of my ring. Then on Monday afternoon, as I was walking to the church on the same road as usual, suddenly a beautiful and huge butterfly showed up out of the blue and was dancing right before my eyes. It was so close and I could see her legs and her wings so clearly. I knew instantly that’s God !!! He answered my prayer !! I was so curious about the butterfly afterwards so I did a search on the internet about their lifespan, and found out that they actually aren’t present anywhere at all during this season. They only lay and hatch their eggs in spring and summer. No wonder I haven’t been seeing any butterflies lately. The butterfly I saw that day was obviously sent to me by God.
Now, altho I still admit that I feel not completely “happy” cuz Jacky and I still havne’t talked yet, the worry and the fear have gone cuz deep down in my heart, I know God has already planned everything. He has destined me and Jacky for each other as husband and wife. Even tho its not happening yet, I know “God’s Promise Are Real”.
I hope my miracle has uplifted your other readers here too. I wanna tell everyone that God loves us so much. He really does and He always answers our prayers, usually when we least expect. So don’t give up on your dream and your hope or your situation. If God spoke to you, it will happen one day. It’s just a matter of time ! Put your hope in God, not people nor situation. He’s the only one who will never break a promise !!
Lily
September 29, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lily, it is good to get back with renewed strength from God. I DO feel your prayers, Lily, and while I was away, I lifted your name up each day for God to help you in your life.
I am happy that you have a peace about your situation. But, I do want to say one thing. You must take this truth from me because it is something that God has shown to me. You do not need to ask God for a sign that he is working things out in your life. The only sign you will ever need was given to you on Calvary over 2000 years ago. Jesus said, ” It is finished” and our redemption was made complete and final. That also means that his promise to help us no matter what burden we have is also true. If you belong to Christ, ALL that affects your life must bow to the will of God for your life! It must! His perfect plan for you, Lily, is completed. He sees beginning to end of the time you have on this earth and he has made each second count for your good! Jacky seems like a nice guy, but God alone knows his heart. That is why I want you to communicate your feelings to Jacky so that you can come together in oneness on your future. You deserve to know his intentions and he should know how you feel. If you are to be one, you need to speak your heart now.
You were so right on to say: “Put your hope in God, not people nor situation”. That is absolutely the truth! God knows what is best. So many times I thought that God had disappointed me, but found out later that his decision was the best. Continue to pray for Jacky and for your relationship to line up with the will of God. He is not going to disappoint you, Lily.
I treasure you as a friend, Lily, and I will continue to pray for you and Jacky each night. I don’t know God’s plans for you but I do know that they are all for your good! I know that you understand that also. Keep reading your bible daily so that you are armed with the truth. Surrender your will in all areas of your life to Christ who will give you victory in everything. God’s timing is always hard to understand. It is for me. But I just know that if I must wait on him, there is a perfect , divine reason for it. Don’t let the enemy fill your mind with doubts over anything. God knows your heart, dear friend, and he knows how to give you good things. I am praying that you stay in his peace over this matter. EVerything else will work out. Just trust your God and see what he can do for you in your life. His love knows no limit. And, he is always faithful!!!!
Stay strong for your God is with you. He has brought us together for a reason!
September 30, 2010 at 1:41 am
Lily
Thank you Marianne for your blessings and prayers.
Yes, Jacky is a very very good man. He’s just a workaholic and I believe he loves filming more than anything or anyone else. Its his dream. I’m fully supportive of that for him, just hoping that one day he realizes that people who love him are also important.
I know God is already working behind the scenes for us. Now, I need to learn to be more patient with God. I know that the trial doens’t feel good. But if this is God’s will, and He wants to train me and Jacky to be able to overcome different possible obstacles against our relationship, and in our future marriage, I know no matter how difficult now the trainings are, I will obey God and trust that everything He’s now doing is for our good. I believe what we sow, we reap. Its just a matter of time and when the time is right, God will call.
I’m praying for Jacky so that he is able to hear God too. If he’s lost now, God will show him what to do. Like I told you earlier, he’s also a Christian. If he hasn’t learnt how to listen to God yet, I’m sure God still won’t give up on him and will teach him and show him step by step. One day, he will have an epiphany. I strongly believe in that.
Thank you so much Marianne. Love you.
Lily
September 30, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lily, you sure speak like a woman who is walking in God’s wisdom. Good for you! God can do so much through a person who surrendered to his will. I will be praying continually for you. You are right that God is hearing your prayers and in his timing, he is going to work it out. You sound like such a special woman, I pray Jacky realizes what he has in you! Try to get him to open up to you. Maybe you both are closer than you think. I hope so. At any rate, God’s perfect plan for you is not going to fail.
You are a dear friend in my heart, Lily, and I love you also very much. Stay in peace for God is fighting this battle for you!
September 30, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Bridget
I am updating a prayer request I sent a while back. Me & my husband are having health issues & it keeps getting harder every day because we need one another most right now, but are both very sick. I also have a young daughter & feel bad because I want her to have a happy, healthy Mommy & Daddy & right now we aren’t able to do the things we used to do together. My husband is having surgery soon for weight loss, and Diabetes, but has other health problems. I was wanting to be completely well so I could care for him after the surgery which I will still do my very best to take care of him. I have strange health symptoms that I can’t seem to figure out. The back pain is the most severe part. Tests that have been done haven’t shown the problem & the doctors are confused. We’ve tried many treatments with no pain relief for the past 6 months. Keeping my emotions from overwhelming me while we face these hard times is one of the hardest things. Trusting God to bring about the best for us is hard & I really want to have that faith! Uncertainty about our health & future makes me feel desperate for answers! This website has been encouraging to me. Thank you so much for your prayers & compassion for others!
September 30, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Bridget, I am really sorry about your health problems. That is a difficult trial to bear especially when you have a young child who needs you. These times are so hard for everyone and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better.
The truth for you as a believer is that you cannot be defeated by your problems. They may weigh you down and make you weary, but they have no power to destroy your life or stop the perfect plan that God has for your life. But even knowing that, you are wondering how are you going to get through these days of pain?
Birdget, you must immerse yourself in prayer and reading of God’s word. You are in such a difficult battle that you need to stand on the truth every single day. God is going to take you through this storm. But until he does, you need to keep trusting and not giving up. This battle needs to be fought by the forces of heaven for it is too strong for you. God knows how to heal your body and that of your husband. I am going to pray every night as I have been that God will bring you both to wholeness in health. I pray that God will give you his peace while you wait upon the perfection of the plan that he has for your family. Surrender your pain and fear to Jesus. He will give you rest. As difficult as it seems to believe, God will not let you linger one minute more than he has planned for your good. The bible tells us that sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. That means that all the pain you are enduring now has a time for it to end. God’s time. He knows the purpose for everything that he allows in your life and he will not fail to help you.
I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your husband each night as I do with all of these requests. I know it is a struggle for you to hang on, but you must stand in faith for a little while longer. God will reward you for trusting him in a time when it seems like it will never end. My heart is with you, Bridget, and I will not forget to pray for you. I don’t know much, but I do know the God I serve and by his own word, he will not withhold any good thing from us. Your struggles actually are being used to bring you closer to God. He takes no pleasure in your suffering but he has a purpose to make you stronger for having gone through this trial. You are very special and I am believing for you that God can do a mighty work and heal you both. Until he has finished his work in you, I will be praying.
Stay in God’s peace as you read your bible everyday and see how God has always brought people to the end of themselves before he was able to do mighty things through them. You are not alone, Bridget, for God has commanded his angels to guard you. And I am here anytime you need prayer! God bless you.
October 1, 2010 at 8:53 am
Lily
Thank you Marianne. I’m so grateful to God for sending me your writings and you as my angel during this very difficult times in my life. I know that without you and your writings, I would have become so devastated.
I will pray for you everyday too Marianne. Really look forward to the birth of your book.
Okay Marianne, I know I shouldn’t keep writing continously back and forth here becuz so many other brothers and sisters are in need of your time to read their stories. I will come back when I have things to update you, and hopefully, soon, I’ll have very good news to update you. Thank you so much for praying for me and Jacky. Please take lots of care.
I love you,
Lily
October 1, 2010 at 8:58 am
Lily
oh and I’ll also help to pray for everyone who has posted their prayers here. Altho I probably won’t remember all their names and their stories when I pray, I’m sure God will know and will still hear my prayers for them.
God bless everyone here.
Lily
October 1, 2010 at 10:10 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lily, You write as often as you want here! That is what this site is for! I take it very seriously all the requests that God sends to me. And I really appreciate that you are praying for everyone also. As I just took a walk this morning, I was lifting everyone here up again for God to give them his favor and blessings today. I pray that he gives all of you his peace in the midst of your storm to know that he does care and that he will help. You don’t have to remember all the names when you pray for these requests, for God already knows them. Just lift up the requests that are here as a whole. God honors that and he answers prayers.
You and Jackly are special to me. I asked God this morning to work out his will for you and to give you the desires of your heart. I pray that Jacky will understand your heart and be receptive.
Stay strong, dear Lily. And if you want to talk to me privately, just email me: commish07@zoominternet.net. I am never too busy to listen to a friend in Christ!
My love and prayers are always with you!!
October 1, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Frankie
I am going through such a hard time in my life right now in the way of a broken relationship and a very broken heart! I know there is not a thing I can do to fix it but I sure know who can….The Lord Jesus!!! He is the only one!!!! I need the Lord to deal with the heart of this person in a bad way and in the mean time give me strength and comfort that I know he is hard at work. I have never been in this much pain before but after reading and searching God’s word I know that things will be ok!! I need answered prayer in a mighty way and would appreciate all the prayers I can get for myself and this individual.
Thank you and God Bless!!!
October 1, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Frankie, I know how painful a broken heart can be. I have been there and it is literally like a knife in your heart. I remember going through a bad time when my marriage was over that I seriously thought that I was going to drown in my own tears! For months I was numb. The truth is that although I thought that God didn’t really care about my pain, I realized when time had healed my wounds that God was with me all the time. I didn’t die and I surely didn’t drown in my tears. I ended up looking back on my relationship and saw that it actually was a farce. Meanwhile, God did not leave my side for a moment. I emerged from my pain stronger and more aware of love of God who kept me from being destroyed with what I thought was the unbearable loss of someone I thought I loved. I can’t even imagine now why I was so upset over the situation for as time went by, I was able to understand the situation in a clearer way. I know what you are going through, Frankie, but you MUST believe me that you won’t always have this pain! There will be a time when you also will not understand why you felt so destroyed when actually it was not as it seemed.
Frankie, I am praying that God will restore your relationship and make it even better. Whatever happens, you must know that you can’t lose. Either way, he is going to take you through your pain.
I don’t know what God’s plans are for your life but I know that if your trust is in Christ, he is going to work all things out for your good. It might not seem like it at the time, but I assure you that he is doing unseen things right now for your cause. I am going to pray for God to give you discernement and patience in this matter. There is nothing you can do right now but trust your God and pray for God’s strength to see you through. As difficult as it may seem, if you will seek the out the work of God’s kingdom, he will work our your problem. Satan wants you to dwell on your pain because then you will be destracted from your relationship with Christ. He wants you to be ineffective for the kingdom. Don’t let that happen. Trust that your God knows how to heal your broken heart. God has the power to heal and restore relationships. And God know best what is right for you. If you can’t trust that the God who created you, who formed you in the womb, who numbered your days before one of them came to be – if you can’t trust that he has your best interest at heart, who can you trust?? Everyone else is going to fail you but God never will.
Stay in the word and be focused on what God is telling you during this time of waiting. Don’t get frurstrated or overwhelmed because the answer to your prayer is already set in place. God’s timing has a purpose and it is for your best that you wait on him. I lift my requests up to God each night and soon I will be going into prayer for you. Be still and let God’s peace reign in your heart because he is able to do even more than you know or expect. I will be praying. God bless you as you rest in his peace!
October 2, 2010 at 12:43 am
j.d. stegall
I have also prayed for you tonight, Frankie-that the LORD would be exalted in all the things you do. Stay strong in Christ-he is the prize, everything you need is found in him! The bible says,”do not throw away your confidence for it will be richly rewarded.” I pray that you become stronger in Christ, you and your friend.
October 4, 2010 at 9:48 am
Frankie
Thank you to everyone who is praying for my situation!!! I appreciate is more than you will ever know!! I love this guy so much and not for who he is or what he does cause that isn’t anything special…I love his heart and I do care about his salvation. I can’t give up on him because of that and will take all the advice and prayers I can get. Not sure where I would even be in this matter right now if it wasn’t for the Lord Jesus!!! Every morning when I open my eyes, he is the only thing that gives me the hope that keeps me going!!
Thank you to all!!! I will make it through!!!
October 4, 2010 at 11:02 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Frankie, Keep your trust in God and we will see what he does for you. He will work something out for you and in time give you an understanding to know that he was always with you. I am so glad to know that you are keeping your eyes on Christ for he is your assurance of victory in every area of your life.
I will continue to keep you in prayer as I do all who are here. And I know my friend, j.d. stegall, is a prayer warrior and he will also keep praying for you.
God bless, stay in the peace Christ died to give you, and stop back to let me know how you are doing!
October 4, 2010 at 11:51 am
Bridget
Marianne, thank you so much for your prayers. You are a gift from God to so many people. I have been reading God’s promises and trying to stand firm, knowing that He holds my future & the future of my family. This week I have at least 2 doctor apps. and am really praying for answers instead of guesses. My prayer is that God will lead us to doctors who are compassionate & will listen & know what tests to do in order to get to the bottom of what is causing my pain. I am also trying to have another MRI done because the first was poorly done. I need my insurance company to approve paying for another one and really hope the next one shows the problem. I know that God knows the end of these hard times for both me & my husband. I know he can see the entire picture. Most of the time it’s just a matter of getting my emotions lined up with the truth of God’s Word. It is also hard for me to know which doctors to trust & that is where I have to just keep remembering to trust God! Please pray for specific answers to come soon as my pain is getting worse.
October 5, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Bridget, You know I will continue to pray for you and your husband as God leads you in the path you are to take. I know that it can be so wearisome to keep struggling with the pain and the finances involved. I can only trust that God will not fail you because his word stands for truth. You are so right to say that you need your emotions to line up with God’s word. The enemy will use this time of trial to try to get you to believe that you are alone or that this storm will never end. I am so glad to hear that you know it is a lie. God does know the big picture and he also knows how and when he is going to take you to victory. Each moment you have to wait on him has a divine purpose even though it is hard to understand.
You are not alone, my friend, and I will be praying for you. Please keep reading the word each day so that you will be strengthened in this battle. The bible says we are hard-pressed but not crushed, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed. We are conquerors despite our problems. This earth is just our training ground for the royalty which awaits us. Hang on, Bridget – God’s perfect plan for your life cannot be stopped!
October 6, 2010 at 6:16 am
sandy
Marianne, please pray for me. I feel at a loss. I am a minister and since My husband has backslidden, it is so hard to stay focused on the God. My children are pulling me in every direction. My family is collapsing. I feel bound….and don’t know what direction to go. I am like the Israelites going in circles!
Sandy
October 6, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sandy, I will be lifting you up each day for this battle that you are now facing. My friend, you must be a threat to the enemy and that is why you are going through this struggle! But your God is bigger than that which comes against you. These frustrations that the enemy from hell is sending your way cannot take you down nor destroy the plan God has for your life. As a minister for the Kingdom of God, you have a light that satan wants to put out. The truth is that he cannot now or ever!! Your family will not collapse. You may be shaken for the moment but as I always tell believer, you are not standing on this shifting earth, you are standing on the promise of Christ! He is an unmovable Rock who will not let you be destroyed!
Sandy, you must immerse yourself in the word of God so that his truth is the barrier to any attacks that come against you. I am so glad you stopped here because now I will be joining you in this battle and we will not be defeated! You are not going around in circles like the Israelites who kept doubting their God. I know at the core of your heart, you KNOW your God and that he is more than able to get you through this. You are weary now, but soon you will be lifted up in power if you keep your eyes on Christ. He is not going to fail you. You mean way too much for him to leave you on your own. Right now, even in moments of fear and despair, your God is with you! Next to you! He is not going to leave you alone for a single half second. Don’t look at your circumstance, dear sister, look at your God! Is he not on the throne? Is not everything subject to his will? Lift your eyes up to the truth. The bible says in Isaiah 41:13, “ I am the LORD. your God ,who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” That is the verse you must stay with. It is for you today!
My dear friend, I will be praying today about that which is trying to keep you bound. Jesus has set you free and he will never let you be in bondage to any demon. The enemy knows this. All he has to do is convince you that it is not true. You are going to come through this trial renewed and stronger for having endured it. God has mighty plans to use you for his kingdom and his plans will stand to the end. If you shine a light for Christ, you will be attacked. Please read my article, IS YOUR NAME KNOWN IN HELL. It is something God taught me on this matter and you need to read it.
I take seriously each prayer request that is on this site. I will be lifting you up each night and also whenever else God brings you to mind to pray for. I will also lift up your husband and family. You are not alone. You can’t be defeated. And you will be a victor through Christ in this battle.
God bless you, Sandy, and please stop back soon. If you ever want to talk privately, just email me at: commish07@zoominternet.net. Stay in God’s peace and rest knowing that this battle is not yours to fight. Just stand believing! You are loved!
October 6, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Rio
Dear Marianne,
Thank you for your response. I have been pondering your message for a while now and i agree with just about everything you said. I want God’s best for me and all I can do is surrender my will to him. I believe in true love but I have also learned that God’s timing is always best. Yes, true love should always make time and we have tried to make the time but eventually would come to the mutual understanding that it just wasn’t God’s time. I don’t know if my ex is the guy that God has in store for me, in fact, I don’t even know how he feels about me or about this whole situation. I’ve been respecting his space and have been waiting for God’s timing, but I do know that after 8 years of jumping from relationship to relationship, God was calling me to be still. I think God knew that I needed this break more than anything because He wanted to heal me first from all my past relationships so that I could learn to love and trust someone in a way that was more pleasing to Him. I prayed a lot about my insecurities and my brokenness near the end of our relationship and I realize now that He had to take Andrew away to work in me. I feel in my heart that God has us both exactly where He wants us to be, that He may continue His work in us, and reveal His will and Himself to us. Please continue to pray for both Andrew and I – for wisdom that we may discern His will for us; for guidance, strength, and hope. I will continue to surrender this whole situation to God because I truly believe in my heart that He knows what’s best and wants what’s best for us. Whether it is he or another man, my hope is in God’s plan for me. I’ll continue to rest in His peace and hold on to what I believe true love is – that it suffers long and is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love NEVER fails.
This has always been my guide to love. And I realized, what better way for God to answer my prayers and to reveal His will to me than to either let this love fade or to let it endure and continue to transform into this special kind of love. Thank you Marianne for your words of encouragement. I look forward to reading more of your blogs.
Sincerely,
Rio
October 6, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rio, you have put yourself in the best place ever – a place of surrender to God’s will. You cannot lose in that position. I know you want everything to work out for you and Andrew, and it may! But you must be willing in case this isn’t the path for you. When you can confess that you do not know what to do but that you are willing to trust God to guide you in his way, you are enabling him to give you all that is good! So many times I put my desires ahead of God and tried to make things happen in my relationships. That never works and I brought much pain into my life. Keep praying for Andrew and for your heart to totally line up with the will of God. God can make all good happen in your life.
I will be praying for you and now for Andrew also. I am praying that he does give you the desires of your heart. And I am also praying that you will continue to surrender to his will even when you think your way is better. God knows beginning from end, Rio, and he alone knows the right path and the right partner for you. Give it some time and see what happens with Andrew. Then ask God for the wisdom and discernment to do the right thing! God bless you, my friend. I will be praying still!
October 7, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Sandy
Marianne, you are truely a blessing to me. This was not a coincidence that I stumbled across your web site. It was truely God ordained! The Word you have spoken over me has really touched my life. I cannot describe how I feel right now. All I can say is that my heart has been softened by the Word of God you sent me. I have meditated on Isaiah 41:13 and I feel so loved! It is like the Lord flooded my heart with His love and I can’t think about anything else. As my day progressed, the Lord has just wrapped His loving arms around me and I can’t believe how I feel. It is as if He has taken all my cares and burdens off of my shoulders and removed even the memory of them. I have been staying in His presence throughout this day and all I can say is that the lord is moving inside me like never before. He has placed a new song in my heart and I can smile again! I thank you for all your prayers. I thank you for being there..when I needed someone the most!May God bless you and your ministry as He uses you mightily for His Kingdom! I just cannot put into words how grateful I am!
Sincerely Sandy
October 7, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sandy, How glad I am that you are beginning to walk in God’s peace. I have been praying for you and your family and I know that God will take you through this battle. Whenever you seek to serve God and bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the lost, you become a threat to the forces of hell. The enemy will use anyone possible to come against you to frustrate your efforts. The most effective way to wound a believer is to bring a close family member against you. That is something you have experienced. But as long as you keep your focus on the power of Christ in you, you can’t be destroyed. I pray that you will continue to stay in peace and know without a doubt that God is working things out for you. You can smile because your God is with you to the end!
I will continue in my prayers for you. The word of God will always be your most powerful weapon against the lies of the enemy. I know you have the faith to hang in there, Sandy, and I will be with you! When doubts start creeping in your mind, remember who paid the ultimate price to redeem your life for all eternity. Christ is not going to let the enemy win this war against you ever! Take care, stay strong and come back to let me know how you are doing. It was no coincidence that God brought you here. I am glad that he did! God bless you, Sandy!
October 9, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Anonymous
Requesting prayer for God to grant me all the promises I asked him for
October 9, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, I will pray for you that God will give you the good that you desire and to guide you into the path he has for you. Whatever you need, God is more than able to provide for you. Jesus said to seek first his kingdom and he will give you every good thing. He knows how to provide for those who trust in him. I pray that you know Christ as your Savior and that you look to him and to his perfect will for all that you desire in your life.Trust that he knows what is best because he sees your life from beginning to end. So many times we want things that will not be for our best interest. That is why we pray and trust that God will do what is right. Psalm 84 tells us that “No good thing does he withhold from them whose walk is righteous.” If you belong to Christ, he will not keep from you anything that is in his perfect will for you.
I will be praying for you each night. I pray you will stand believing that Christ is all that you need! God bless you.
October 10, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Melva
There are three people in our life; our daughter, Pam, and two female friends, Diana and Karen, who are suffering from chronic depression. All three claim to be believers. Each of them has asked for all the prayer support they can get. Therefore, I’m submitting their names here for additional prayer support. Thank you in advance, with much love in Christ for you and your ministry.
October 10, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Melva, I am glad that you brought these prayer requests to my site as I lift all of them up each night and I trust that God hears and will work through each person’s struggle and bring them to victory.
Depression is becoming more prevalent as the days grow darker in this perishing world. It is tough all around and the economic downslide is affecting nearly everyone. I will be praying for Pam, Diana and Karen each night that they will know without a doubt that God is working all things out in their lives for good. Satan wants to steal our joy and convince us that our future is bleak. But those are lies from a defeated enemy who was overcome by the cross of Jesus Christ.
I will pray that these women will know that Christ has a way to restore them to wholeness and heal them from this painful depression. There is always hope and always a way for God to do a mighty work in them despite their pain and weakness. Please tell them that I will continue to pray for them and I hope that they have learned to believe that God will not fail them. May they stay in peace because nothing they endure will ever be beyond God’s power to help!
October 11, 2010 at 1:42 am
anonymous
I need all of God’s good promises to me and to be very happy always and no one ever harms me or my son and my wealth now and I enjoy it and no thevies for me or my son ever.
October 11, 2010 at 9:33 am
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, we will never have perfection on this earth, but in eternity to come. We are living in a perishing world and darkness is all around us. But if you have Christ as your Savior residing in you, God will work all things, good or bad, for his divine and perfect plan in your life. He will see you through all of your struggles and everything must bow to his will for you. You will never be alone for he is with all those who have put their trust in his suffering and death on the cross.
All that you have, my friend, is on loan from God. What you do with it, depends on where your heart is. I will be praying for you.
October 11, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Bridget
Thank you for bringing words of hope to so many people, and praying for our struggles. Lately, my pain has been getting worse & I am having a hard time being patient & an even harder time resting in God’s peace. I feel like the words in Psalm 13 describe it best, “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts?” I know the Bible says to take every thought captive to Christ, but I am really struggling with this. I don’t want to allow fear and anxiety to have any control in my life, but each day that we linger in this situation of bad health & financial struggles I find it harder to stay hopeful even though I know I must! I find myself feeling depressed and worrying about our future. My prayer is that I will rise above these circumstances, through Jesus, in my mind so that I can experience joy and peace despite what we are going through. For me, this experience feels like such a lonely place, but I am trying very hard to stay focused on the fact that God knows our future & has a plan for it. I need prayer for God to strengthen me and my husband and for me to stop allowing anxious thoughts to fill my mind. Thank you & I will always keep you in my prayers, too. It is good to know that people are praying & care when going through hard times like these. My e-mail address is bridgiemo@yahoo.com.
October 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Pat
Dear Marianne
Please lift up Sonya she is in a terrible battle right now,and she keeps saying she can’t see God diong anything,but as I’ve reminded her we want always see anything our walk is by faith.Just keep praying for her as we are too.Her husband left her and her daughters,one mentally challenged and she is dwelling on her problems instead of the Lord,please pray for them.
Love you and thanks
October 12, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Marianne Lordi
Pat, I will certainly be lifting up Sonya in prayer. I will pray now and continue each night for her. My heart is breaking for what that poor woman is enduring. I just hope that she will let God do his work and take her through this. This is the darkness that fills this earth and we all are experiencing it in some way. I will not cease to pray for her, Pat. You are such a dear believer to try and help Sonya! God bless you – I will be joining you in this battle!
October 13, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Rio
Dear Marianne,
I am in dire need of intercessory prayers. My mom is showing all the symptoms of depression – lack of appetite, inability to sleep, work, laugh etc. She walks around like a zombie, lifeless and without hope. She was born and raised Catholic so I don’t know how close her relationship is with God. It is very difficult for me to be there for her because she reprimands me over the smallest things, I think out of spite, bitterness, and frustration. It breaks my heart to see her this way but I can also feel my heart harden in her presence. I need your prayers that I may love her despite how much she hurts me. I need your prayers for her that God will see her through this. I don’t know how to help her because she knows that she can barely help herself. The light in her eyes is waning. Please pray for us.
Sincerely,
Rio
October 13, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rio, I am sorry to hear that your mom is going through such a serious depression. I hope you keep in mind that your mother is reacting to her symptoms of depression and not against you personally. Her mind is dark and she is frustrated so she takes it out on you. I will be praying for her, Rio, because I know how painful it is for you to watch and deal with. She cannot help how she is acting right now. I will pray that God will restore her to a sound mind free of depression. And mostly, I will pray that you will stand in your faith and take your pain and hurt to God and not against your mother. This is so sad. I know you feel so hopeless in this matter. But you have all the hope in the world if you belong to Christ. The truth is that your prayers are the best medicine in the world. I am going to join you in this battle you are facing. I will be lifting you up and believe that God will dispatch his angels to minister to your needs as you endure this difficult time. God will bless you for honoring your mother despite how hard it may seem. This storm has a timing, Rio. God knows how much you can take and he is watching you carefully. Jesus said that weeping lasts for a night, but joy comes in the morning! This struggle will not last forever. You are never alone in this battle so I pray that you do not think you are. I will keep you in my prayers and I know God is going to show you his mercy and love as his perfect plan for you stands through the darkest night.
Stay in peace, Rio, knowing that God’s purpose in all you endure has a purpose to bring you closer to him. Come back soon. I will be praying for you and your mother. God bless you, my friend.
October 18, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Sandy
Marianne, can you help me. Can you tell me how do I, as a mom, separate myself from the affairs of my six grown children? As a mother my job was always to nurture, train and love my kids. But as my children turned into adults, they are making bad decisions and there are consequences to the choices they are making in their lives. It just kills me to stand by and watch them go through it. I have tried to counsel them. I have bailed them out, just to save them the extra heartache. But it is catching up with me. I have such a headache, and my nerves are on edge from all of this. As a mom, I always have been there for them and I always want to be there, but sometimes it gets to be too much on me. But I just don’t know how to let go…how to I turn away and let them face the choices their making alone? I don’t know how to let go….but I know I have to. For my own sake.
Sincerely Sandy
October 18, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Sandy, I feel your pain because I know that when our children are involved, our hearts are involved also.
First of all, I have prayed about what you have asked. I believe that I am being scriptural in what I say. Your children are grown. You did the best you could to raise them. Now they are making bad choices and you feel the need to bail them out. The only thing about that, Sandy, is that you are then enabling them to make more and bigger bad choices. As a mother, you are compelled to pray for your children and for their walk with God. In the bible, Job prayed and offered sacrifices for his children. The prophet, Eli, in the book of Samuel, paid a price for allowing and covering the sins of his sons. Our children are a gift on loan from God. We are to teach them the ways of God and let them make their own decisions when they are grown. When your children suffer the consequence of a bad choice, they will strive to do better the next time. If you keep removing the consequence, you will hurt them and yourself in the process.
I know it is hard, Sandy, but the answer is to pray hard for your children and trust God with the rest. He alone can get their attention. They are not taking your counsel very serious as they still do what they want. What will they do if you aren’t there? You must show them now that you love them, that you will be there for them, but that they will have to pay for any consequences of decisions they make. Make it clear that you cannot and will not bail them out anymore. You are making yourself sick, Sandy, and that will help no one.
I will be praying for you tonight and each night to come that God may give you wisdom and discernment in dealing with your kids. I know you love them – but you must love them enough to let them face the penalty they may incur by their actions. You must start trusting your God to help you to do what is right in his ways. As hard as it may be, you need to be firm in your resolve to not try to fix everything in their lives. You aren’t helping them when you do that. It is a process and I will be praying for you. Let God be your power to do what is right that you may be blessed and your children may be blessed.
I am here for you to talk to. And I am praying that you will rest in the peace of God as you do what is right according to his word. Bless you, my friend – you will make it!
October 21, 2010 at 1:27 pm
keijo
Than you,pray for me fo rmy troubles in life for many obsatcle in the spirit and life for my enemies,thank you for your help,bless,keijo sweden
October 21, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Keijo, I most certainly will add you to my prayer list and lift you up each night in prayer. Whatever obstacles you may face, your God will always be bigger and he will help you to overcome them.
If your trust is in Jesus Christ and what he did at the cross, God has perfected a plan in your life that cannot be stopped. Stay in peace because Jesus paid the price for your victory. I will keep you in prayer and know that God will work it all out for you in his timing and his perfect way.
God bless you, Keijo, and stop back.
October 25, 2010 at 9:57 am
Frankie
Marianne, I sent a prayer request a few weeks back in regards to my relationship problem. Just seems like things are not getting better. I pray all the time even for the few minutes I may wake up at night. I have read your response over and over and do get some comfort from just that. I pray the Lord will show me something but I see nothing. This situation is tearing me a part. I do know the the Lord Jesus is the only one who can fix this. I have tried giving up on this person and asking the Lord to remove the love I have for him but my heart won’t let me. I have such a love in my heart for this person I can’t let go. This is so serious to me and I don’t understand why the Lord will not show me that he is at work. I cry on a daily basis usually more then once and am on the verge of tears all the time. I don’t want time to heal this. I ask the Lord for a victory that I will have all my own to share and testify about to help someone else. I need that victory soon because I am so tired, but I refuse to give up!! Pls continue to pray I don’t want to doubt God and try to fix this on my own but right now I’m having a really hard time with it!!!
Thank you,
all prayers are greatly appreciated!!!
October 26, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Frankie, I am glad that you came back for I am always praying for these requests. I know so well from all that I have been through in my life that God cares very much for what we are going through and he will help those whose trust is in him. I know how hard it has been for you but you must persevere and accept what you know to be true about your God and not what your emotions are telling you. The enemy will pounce upon your emotions and twist them to get you to believe that God does not care about your pain. The truth is that he is working out his perfect will in your life and giving you all that is good. The sad thing is that we want our prayers answered our way. We think if God gives us what we want that we can work it all out for good. That is not what happens. We have a finite mind and do not know what is good for us. We cannot see the begining to end of our lives. All we can do is measure our desires by what we see right now. You must believe, Frankie, that you need to pray for what is good by God and not by your emotions. If this man were the right one for you, he would be with you. You are holding on to the memories that were good and you aren’t thinking of the times there were not good. You are selling yourself short by thinking that you must plead to God for this man to come back to you. You are worth too much to God for him to let you have what may not be good for you. In your prayers, seek first God’s kingdom and glory. Ask him to help you to desire the things that are the best for your life not just what you think would be good. He is listening to you, dear Frankie, and he is not going to fail you. As I told you before, I did not drown in my tears of heartache even though I literally thought I would. God parted the sea of my tears and took me through to what was better for me. I can tell you that I praise him for not giving me what I thought was good. Praise him for giving me what WAS good. Never doubt your God for he is the one who is giving you the breath that you have in your body to live. You cannot fix this matter on your own because you will fail. You have just one option – that is to trust that in his perfect time, God will show you the person he has for you. Please don’t make the mistakes I did and try to make it happen on my own. You don’t need to beg for anyone’s love. Can you not see your worth?? You deserve much better. Christ came to give you and abundant life not one filled with begging someone to love you! My dear friend, please trust me on this matter. I will continue to pray for you each night. Stay in God’s word for that is where you will find truth. If you keep the thoughts in your mind, the enemy will haunt you with a lie about them. Give your pain to Christ – he will take you through. His promise is worth the wait!!
You are in my thoughts, dear Frankie. I will keep praying.
October 27, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Anonymous
I know I just recently wrote to you, but I have had a really rough day and am asking to especially be lifted up in prayer tomorrow morning. My back & leg pain condition is getting worse and I am supposed to be having another epidural next week. There has been confusion between the two doctors I see. One of them is wanting to run some nerve studies on me, and says he doesn’t want to do the epidural. But we feel that the shots may be helping if we just give them time to work and do them in the series which they are supposed to be administered. We are going tomorrow morning to try to talk to my main Dr. about getting this next epidural done quickly. It is too long of a story to tell all here, but there has been a lot of confusion since I started trying to get treatment back in April. Each doctor has his own opinion and they’ve sent me down paths for weeks & months that lead me nowhere as my health just continues to worsen. We are only less than 3 weeks away from my husband having surgery and I want to be with him in the hospital, but he says that if I am in no better condition that someone else should go since he’ll be an hour away. I can’t imagine not being there with him at the hospital; it breaks my heart because I know he would be there for me, but he feels it will make my pain so much worse. I’m desperately wanting answers from God. I am seeking His Word and praying about it all the time. I need the Peace of God that everything will work out according to His Will. Thank you
October 29, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
My friend, please feel free to stop by anytime and as much as you want. I am keeping you in prayer. I know that you are feeling so weary from all that you are enduring and that the pain is so hard to bear. I will be praying that it works out for you to be with your husband for his surgery. I know that God will be his comfort for that day. I will keep praying for you both because I know how difficult it has been for you. If you belong to Christ, please know that truth that all things will work out for your good and his glory. Even the most impossible situation is under the command of a God who sees beginning to end of your life. He is not going to fail you. You may even find it hard to pray when the pain is constantly with you. We serve a God who understands this and has put it on the heart of others to pray for you, dear sister! I am away from home now, but I have been keeping you in my prayers. God has placed you on my heart.
Stay in the peace that Christ gave you. Don’t let your circumstance seem too big for God has it all under control. You don’t have to see it or feel it to know that what I say is true. Please don’t despair. God knows how to bring you to where he wants you to be. I will be praying and I know that God hears.
You are loved, dear friend. It will all work out for the purpose God intends. Stay in the word! The truth is your banner and you and your husband are under the healing blood of Christ! God bless you. Let me know how your husband does in surgery!
November 3, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Marie
Please pray for me. God allowed my path to cross with a man that I had known many years ago. About 4 yrs after we reconnected, he told me he had cared and loved me for a long time. However, it seems that the devil is doing everything in his power to keep us apart. Please pray that it will work out so we can be together. We love each other very much and are in out senior years.
November 3, 2010 at 9:02 pm
j.d. stegall
i would also include the LORD in on this, inquiring if this is the one the LORD trully has for you. i would recommend “When God writes your love story” by eric & leslie ludy. this is the best book ever written for single christians. i would also make sure that you have a good and godly girlfriend that can help you stay accountable to the word of God if you are now dating. trust me when i say the devil has plans to maKe sure you get out of Gods will and have purity issues before the LORD.
November 3, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Marie
We are not currently dating. As bad as I hate to admit it, it all started out the wrong way. He was married, though unhappily, and they had not lived together as man and wife for about 3 years. She lived in one end of the house and he lived in the other. This is not just from him, but also from her. We all went to church together and I was friends with them both. She was always a very bitter person, and was always putting him down in front of others, and showed no affection at all. Yes, I know we both sinned very badly and started seeing each other. We saw each other for only a few times, and was convicted, so quit seeing each other. I really believe that he loves me very much. We did email occasionally after we stopped seeing each other. It has been over 6 months since we had seen each other. A month or so ago, she demanded his password to his email account. He gave it to her, then sent me an email that she knew the password, and to be careful and not send any emails. He thought he deleted the email and emptied the deleted folder, but for some reason, it did not delete and she found it. She moved out and has filed for divorce and is being very vindictive toward him. I have not had any contact with him in over a month. Feel that is best until the divorce is final, or until they can work things out. However, from the way she had talked in the past, she was just looking for an excuse to get out of the marriage. She is 14 yrs younger than he is. I put God in it every day. Just pray that his will be done.
November 3, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marie, I can see that this is a difficult situation but will be praying for you. I am sure that right now that your heart is breaking because you are unsure of your future with this man.
Marie, as much as you care for him, you must pray and seek God’s will for you in this matter. I can understand totally what you are going through. But one thing I know even more is that when you try to make it all happen out of the will of God, you will never be happy.
I am going to be praying for you that God may give you wisdom and dicernment in this relationship. If you can, please email me so that you can talk confidentially. My email is : commish07@zoominternet.net
God has a future for you and he knows the desires of your heart. Trust him with your life and surrender your choices to him so that he can guide you into what is good and right. I am here if you need me. I pray that God will give you his peace.
November 3, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Marie
Thanks so much Marriane…..I sent you an email.
Many Blessings
November 8, 2010 at 11:14 am
Marcela
dear Marianne, please pray for me and my family. My husband has filed for divorce and have to sign the papers on december 10th. I have prayed so much and my situation is worse and worse. My husband is swedish and I am left alone with the children in this country. He says he doesn’t love anymore and that there’s nothing in this world to make him stay married to me. I have read the Bible and the promises about marriage. According to Genesis 2:24 that we are one flesh. And Matt 19:4-6 what God has joined together let man no separate. I keep claiming this everyday but seems that my husband is getting worse and just want to leave us. So please pray for me that this terrible storm will pass and the Lord will restore my marriage. I believe he is a good God and doesn’t want to see broken families. Thanks and God bless you.
Marcela
November 8, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marcela, my heart is with you for what you are enduring and I will definitely be keeping you in prayer each and every night! The enemy is going around trying to destroy God’s people and one of his best weapons is to break up families. This is really sad that so many people are buying into the lie from Satan.
I know you are hurting, Marcela. It is good that you are trusting in God’s promises because he is going to take you through this. I have confessed on my site that there was a time where my marriage was ending and I literally thought that I was going to drown in my tears. For six months I was devastated beyond belief. That marriage did end but God’s love and mercy on me never ended. He took me through and above my paiin. He brought me to a new level of wholeness. And he proved that he was a God who cares. What I thought was going to kill me actually just made me stronger.
I don’t know what is going on with your husband but I will be praying for him also. He will pay a consequence because God has said let no man or nothing seperate what I have joined together! He will regret his actions one day if he doesn’t repent and be the husband and father he is supposed to be. In the meantime, you must keep on praying and studying the word. The truth must fill you mind so that the enemy does not have a foothold and weary you with his lies. This situation is not beyond the help of our God. He knows what to do to help you. You will not be alone in this battle, dear sister, for your God is a mighty force and he will take you through it safely. I pray that he will help you to understand that he can make a way where there is none. Whatever happens, if your trust is in Christ, you will not be harmed. I am praying even now for you.
Please stay in peace knowing that God will not fail you. I will be praying and I am here for you anytime. God bless you my friend!
November 12, 2010 at 2:59 am
Lupita
My Dear Sister Marianne, Please pray for me. The enemy is attacking every situation in my life; I am single mom and I’ve just lost my job and soon I will not have money to pay the mortgage. I had to ask my abuser and violent teen to leave home. When my trials are going to stop. I need a Hope, Peace …..I cannot handle it anymore. I have been suffering trial after trial for many years
November 12, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lupita, My heart is breaking to hear all that you are going through. I have been praying for you all day today. I will be lifting you up every single night because I know that God will not leave you to drown in your sea of trouble. If your hope is in the cross of Christ and his finished work, he will not let you be destroyed. Although it seems that way to you now, Christ has a way out. By faith you must believe what your eyes and ears do not see or hear now. He will not fail you! Your struggles are working out a divine purpose to bring you closer to the heart of God. While you don’t understand it all now, soon you will. The pain you are enduring is being timed by the hand of God for a specific purpose. That purpose is good and will strengthen you for future battles. We all have been tested by the hand of God but he alone knows the purpose. Just believe, dear sister, that Christ died to give you life abundantly. In a little while, this struggle will be over and you will be better for having gone through it. That is a promise!
I will be praying for an even better job for you. Hold on to the promises of Christ. Don’t let the enemy fill your head with lies, frustration and fear! Even satan knows that you will come through this in victory so his only recourse is to give you lies hoping you will give up. The hope and peace you need, Lupita, is in the word of God. Please take time each day to read the scriptures and let God’s truth be the force you need to carry on.
I am here for you so please stop back. I won’t forget to pray for you each day because I know the power of prayer! Please read some of my articles because in each of them, God has given me a word of strength to write for every struggle you face. Know the truth, Lupita, and don’t let darkness cause you to fear. Your God is closer than you know and he will always be bigger than that which comes against you!!
Be blessed, dear sister, and stay in peace knowing that Jesus ALREADY had this worked out. Trust in his timing and his ways. God is with you!
November 13, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Marie
Lupita, Please know that like Marianne said, the devil is always on our shoulder trying to get us to lose faith in what God has promised. Just stand firm in your faith and know that God never forsakes us. A good Scripture to read is Psalms 13. David is crying out asking God how long his trials and troubles will last. Maybe it will give you some comfort.
November 18, 2010 at 8:04 am
Tracey
Dear Marrianne,
Please pray for my family. We have encountered so many hardships the last two years. We have lost our home, we have so many bank loans.
All of our retirement investmenst are loosing money. We have been robbed
three different times. The insurance company want honor our claim, because we have had so many robberies.
Our son was trying to achieve his life long dream of being a memeber of the PGA golf tour. He was not successful. He cannot find a job and he is in love with a girl who is an alcoholic and treats him very poorly. He is devestated. He told me last night that he isn’t sure there is a God. I have talked to him, but with no success. I have a Christian friend who is said he would talk with my son and my son agreed. Praise God! Please pray that
this talk will go well and bring my son back to God. Please pray that there will be doors open for his future. A future that will bring him peace and happiness and would be pleasing to God.
I also have a daughter who does know the Lord and she has had many health problems. Would you lift her up and ask for healing for her. She has also applied for a job that she would help her financanially. Please pray that God would lead her and be with her during this process.
My husband feels the weight of the world on him. We own our own company and he has so many people depending on him. He is so drepressed and feels like he is in a black hole. Please pray for him to have peace. We are so desparate for a simple peaceful life. Please pray for us.
Everyone looks to me to keep everything together. I am trying so hard. I try to keep everyone in the word. I am feeling so overwhelmed. I know that God’s timing is perfect, but I don’t know how much longer we can hang on. Thank you so much for your prayers. May God Bess you.
November 18, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Bridget
Hi, Marianne. I wanted to let you know that I was able to be with my husband in the hospital, which I was so happy about. It worked out perfectly. His surgery went well. They even sent him home the next day, and he is doing well. Thanks for praying. My daughter is sick which a coughing illness right now that is contagious so she has had to stay with my in-laws this week. Please pray for her to get well very soon since her birthday party is in two days! Also, I am having another MRI done tomorrow, and am really praying for some answers this time. The last one was in May. I’m so thankful for your prayers & compassion. I am keeping you in my prayers, too!
November 19, 2010 at 12:23 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tracey, I am so glad that God brought you to my site so that I can faithfully lift you his throne of grace for all that you are enduring. You certainly are having your share of pain and my heart is with you.
So many of people are experiencing financial hardship of every kind. I know when you own your own business it can be especially trying. The good news is that Christ has a purpose and a plan to take you to victory in all things. His eye has not left you and he has the power to work all things out for your good. He has promised to leave you his peace for all of your problems in this world. As a believer, all that comes against you must bow to the will of God’s Sovereign plan for your life. Your struggles did not come as surprise to God. Before you were born he had a way to see you through each and every one of them.
Tracey, I know you feel overwhelmed because you are trying to carry burdens that are too heavy for you. I will pray that you can trust that God will be able to handle everything and that you just need to cease striving. I will keep your son and daughter in prayer for God’s blessing and favor. And I pray that all of your family will rest in the knowledge that your God will always be bigger than your problems.
I will be praying for you each night for God to work this trial out and give you hope. I know God hears the prayers of those who trust in him and I know he will not leave you in this storm alone. Please know that I care and will be here for you whenever you need me. You are never far from the God who cares for you so don’t let the enemy fill your mind with his lies! God bless you, my friend.
November 19, 2010 at 12:51 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Bridget, first of all I want to thank you for your prayers for me! I am so grateful when others pray for me. None of us were ever meant to walk this world alone and each prayer is a petition to God for help. Thank you!!
I am so happy to hear about your husband’s surgery and mostly that you were able to be with him! That is an answer to my prayers. God is so good! I will continue to lift you and your family in prayer because I know that he is the strength that you need to get through all the obstacles that you are facing. As you can see, God will never fail you. You made my day to hear such good news. Let me know how your MRI goes tomorrow. I will be praying for good news. Whatever the outcome, God has a way to turn it all for your good. His mercy is new every morning! I am praying for you Bridget! Though we don’t understand right now, God is going to make you even stronger for all that you had to endure. Keep fighting the good fight and trusting that God is more than enough for all of your needs.
And I will be praying each night for you, my sister, because I want God to bless you and your family with goodness and favor. I am so glad that you stopped by. Please let me know how your tests go. You can always email me if you want to talk privately. (commish07@zoominternet.net) I am going to pray for you now!
November 21, 2010 at 9:13 am
Renz
Hi Marianne! Please pray for me again, because I am having problem with porn again. It is really hard to resist this temptation. Two Weeks ago, when I succumb er to temptation, I vowed that I would never do that again through the help of God. However, after just two weeks, here I am again, ashamed and disappointed with myself. I really want to break loose from pornography. I am tired of getting it out of my life for weeks and months only to fall again. I want this cycle to end. I want it out of my life forever. Please pray for me that God would forgive me from all my sins and that he would free me from pornography…
November 21, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Renz, Just want you to know that I am praying for you and have been since the first time you were here. I know that you are suffering with this addiciton to pornography and I will pray even more for you. Have you been reading your Scriptures daily? You cannot afford to miss a day. The way to put on the full armor of God and to take your stand against the devil’s schemes is to know the truth and have the power of Christ working in you. I know that if I miss a day of my time of dwelling in God’s word that I pay a price. Make the time, Renz, for this battle is too big for you to wage on your own. Jesus is more than enough to keep you free from this bondage if you allow him to. If you have a true relationship with Christ, his Spirit dwells in you and leads you in the right paths. Jesus set the prisoners free with his sacrifice. We were all prisoners of sin. But to those who have a personal heart relationship with Jesus have a power over anything that comes against them. Your struggle is never against flesh and blood but against the rulers and powers of darkness. You can defeat this addicition through the blood of Christ which has covered all of your sins. If you are in Christ, your sins, past , present and future, are already forgiven!
I will keep you covered in prayer, my friend, for the enemy is tormenting you in this trial. Please email when you can so that we can talk privately about this matter. commish07@zoominternet.net
And don’t fear, Renz, if you truly want to be delivered from this evil, Christ has a way to take you to victory! God bless you and stay in God’s peace.
November 28, 2010 at 6:19 am
Marcela Jansson
Dear Marianne, I wrote to you on november 8 and I want to thank you so much for answering. As you know, my husband filed for divorce and it will be final in 12 days. He left me alone in Sweden (it´s not my home country, it´s his) with my 2 daughters. I have prayed and cried so much and I am holding to God´s promises about marriage. I love our Lord. I am seeking refuge in Him to ease my pain and dissapointment. You said that your own marriage ended, so if yours ended that you are a woman of God, so what is left for me then? that sometimes I even doubt? when I don´t see changes in my husband….. if God didn´t keep your marriage together, how can I hope for restoration??? should I just move on, find another man and continue to build a new life like everybody is telling me to do? or should I hold to a promise of marriage eventhough your own didn´t make it? I am sorry to sound so harsh, I am just so hurt and somtimes confused. I thank you so much for praying for me. You have no idea how much mean to me. For now, I feel a little confused but I love the Lord with all my heart and I want to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Please don´t forget about me. Thanks.
November 28, 2010 at 8:26 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marcela,
Last night I was lifting you up in prayer and crying out to God for you. I am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing so I am asking God to give you hope and wisdom in this matter. If your husband leaves you, I just wanted you to know that God has a way to protect you and keep you in his strength. Until or unless it all goes through, you are to pray and seek God for help in restoroing your marriage. God has a way to ease your pain as he did mine. I think right now you don’t see your pain as ever leaving! That is not true. God can give you joy despite what you are going through. I am praying for your marriage to be healed and for your husband to be the man that God created him to be. I know you are so hurt that you may think that God failed you if your husband does in fact leave for good. The truth is that God still allows us our free will. Your husband will pay the price for his actions so I pray that he realizes it. Keep praying. If in 12 days he is gone from your life, that does not been that it is the end of your life. I told you how I thought I would literally drown in my tears, but I did not because God never left me. And he will not leave you, Marcela, because you t rust in him!! I am telling you that your future is not going to end because your marriage may end. Your future was bought and paid for by Jesus Christ and nothing and no one can take it from you!! God can and will make you whole. He will protect you and your children. And he will provide for your needs as you heal.
I love you, dear sister, and I have not forgotten to pray for you. My heart breaks for you but I know without a doubt that if you will hold on in faith, you are going to see your God in action and power! That is his promise sealed by the price Jesus paid. He bought you a life that is abundant and with joy despite your circumstances and in spite of your husband’s decision to leave. You are greatly loved, Marcela. The enemy wants you to forget about that. Hold that in your heart and let God do his work. I am praying for you each night and I will continue. Please email me to talk ANYTIME! commish07@zoominternet.net. You are going to come through this because God is going to lead you and stay with you.
Memorize 2Timothy 1:12 for you need to remind yourself that God is able to guard and protect all that you give to him today.
“For I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is ABLE to guard all that I give to him for this day”.
I am here for you, Marcela, and I will help you through this. God love you, dear friend.
December 4, 2010 at 6:52 pm
A.A
it’s just so awkard typing this, I don’t ask for prayer, I don’t even know what to type, I honestly don’t know, pls you can just remember me in your prayers, thank you
December 4, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi A.A., I fully understand you being uncomfortable asking for prayer from someone you don’t know. But, I want you to know from my heart that I will be lifting you up in prayer each night for whatever struggle you are facing. You need to know that you are never alone for God will put you on the heart of those he wants to intercede for you. I will be one of them. Your trial is under the watchful eyes of a God who loves you beyond measure. He is not going to let you be destroyed by the storm that is filling your life. He is going to take you through it. That is a promise for those who put their trust in Christ.
Please remember that sometimes your situation can make you feel completely alone and without hope. Those are lies from the enemy who wants you to think that your problem is beyond all help. We serve a God who knows exactly how to save your from your trials. He planned for them before you were born so you must trust that he is more than able to bring you to victory. If you will read some of my articles, you will note that I always write one message over and over again. That is that you should never make your problems to be bigger than your God for they are not and they never will be! Whatever you are going through, Christ is at the center and he is working them all out to your benefit even though you can’t see that now.
My friend, I want you to know that I will not forget to lift you each night in prayer and petition to our God who hears and who has a perfect plan for your life that will not fail! Please take comfort in knowing that it was not by chance that God led you here. I take all of my requests for prayer very seriously because God does! You are not going to be defeated by your pain, you will be made stronger because of it. I am praying now for God to fill you with his peace as his divine purpose in allowing you this pain is complete. Let God accomplish a good thing in you. Trust and believe that the one who created you and everything in this universe is able to heal your pain and with just a word, quiet the storm that is in your life.
Please contact me by email if you want to talk privately: commish07@zoominternet.net.
Wherever you are, A.A., your God is already there!! God bless you. I will be praying.
December 6, 2010 at 10:48 am
A.A
Thank you, Marianne, I wish I could articulate myself better, since my prayer request I have felt a bit better, I read over this and it feels very personal, thank you so much for your prayers, I wish I could say more, may God bless you, thank you
December 6, 2010 at 11:30 am
kriana
Dear Marrianne,
Oh yes. Its Kriana here once again. It’s been awhile since we last talked. I took the board exams last July and for the second time i failed. i expect it anyway because i did not study harder. I just try my luck then. And will be taking again on the 19th… I wrote you because im undecided if i will take the exams. but i am registered to take it. You know Marriane after all, im afraid of failure. Im afraid that if i take and fail one more time im dead. I mean, i will be such a failure for everyone around me who wants me to pass especially my family. I wasnt able to concentrate on my review because i am working right now in a hospital. And when i got home, i just sleep coz all my energy has been used up in my work. I read but some stuff but some didnt go in my head cuz of lots of problems in my work, my boss, everything. Im pressured. you know i can do stuff that a nurse does. and in my work, when i passed the board, i will automatically be a nurse and theyll put me into floors. I feel blessed whenever i realize my situation that i work in a hospital which my friends envy me. they are all registered nurse but do not have a job because all of the hospitals here are on freeze hiring due to a lot of nurses already. You know Marriane. Just the license im praying for and i will be starting to work on my dreams. Now i dont know if i will take it. Coz i know in myself that i am not ready. But the more the delay on taking it, the longer it take to reach my dreams.. I hope you can give me some piece of advice. Thank you.
Love,
Kriana
December 6, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kriana, Sorry that you did not pass your exams yet, but you must keep at it and take the tests again. The only failures are the ones who give up! You are ready to take them again. Your main problem is that you keep belittling yourself. You are more than qualified but the enemy is trying to make you believe that you can’t do it or that you are a failure. You are not, Kriana! You are blessed and gifted and you must keep trying. I am praying for you still and will continue because I iknow that if you will only trust that God can help you get to where you want to go, there will be no stopping you. Don’t delay any longer. You have the knowledge, you are just letting fear stand in the way. I am here praying for you, dear sister. Your gifts and talent are from God and he knows how to open doors for you. Walk in faith and trust that he is more than able to help you to pass the exams and to move up in your field. God has a plan for you and he won’t fail. Stay in God’s word and study for your exams. You will pass them if you don’t give up.
Don’t listen to the enemy, listen to your God!
December 6, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi A.A so glad you feel better. I will keep you in prayer and trust that God can help you with anything that you struggle with. Stay in peace, my friend. Stop back and let me know how you are doing. I will be praying.
December 11, 2010 at 8:27 am
Esther
Hello marianne, just happened to stumble on your site and i was truly uplifted! i have been praying for a life partner for sometime now, but still the prayer is unanswered ,sometimes i feel God might have abandoned me! please help pray for me that God will grant me this heart desire, is it wrong to ask God for a particular person? I really love this person.
December 11, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Esther, I do not know what plans God has for you but his plans are good. God has not and will never abandon you. To think that is to listen to the lies from the enemy. The true God who created you will never leave you to fight the battles of this world alone. He knows what you need and he knows what is good for you to have. If you belong to Christ, there is no good that he will ever withhold from you. ( Psalm 84) You need to stay in Scripture and ask God to help you line up your desires to his. Would you want him to give you something you asked for when he knew it would end up causing you pain? The fact is that many of us cannot wait on God and so we try to make things happen by our own power. That will never give you victory. Hard as it is to trust God in all things, you must have faith to do so. He alone sees beginning to end of our lives and he alone knows what is best. So many people, including Christians, go into relationships trying to make it all work out but finding later that they can’t. Divorce rates exceed 50% and that includes Christian marriages! That is incredibly sad. BUT, if you wait on God, he will give you the desires of your heart that are good. If you can seek his kingdom first, you allow him to give you blessings in your life. It is never wrong to ask God for a particular person that you care for. You just need to be prepared to either wait on God’s timing to make it happen, or to accept that God knows that this person is not the right one for you. And if you will accept by faith the ways of God, he will give you much more than you asked for yourself.
Esther, I have made many poor choices in my life because I did not want to wait for God to make things happen. Everything I thought was good ended up in failure. I don’t want that for you. I want you to have exactly what God desires for your life. I will be praying for you and this situation. I hope that you will be reading your bible daily and letting God fill you with wisdom and discernment in all of your decisions. God cares for you, Esther. Your desire for a partner was put there by him and he knows how to fulfill your need. Keep praying for the person that you love. Ask God to bless and guide him in all his ways. Pray without ceasing and then be prepared for God’s answer. He will give you what is good. I will be praying nightly for you also. You are not alone and never abandoned. The God who created all things certainly can give you a husband who will be good for you. God bless you, dear friend. I am praying.
December 13, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Esther
thank you so much! i will definately keep you posted!
December 13, 2010 at 12:32 pm
A.A
Although my circumstances haven’t changed (in anyway I can see), I feel as if there’s been a tremendous internal shift somewhere that started since my prayer request, as though something really important has lifted, I want to thank you for keeping me in your prayers, I give God thanks and may he continue blessing you all the days of your life
December 13, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Marianne Lordi
That is good, Esther. I will be praying. And I know, God will be working his plan in your life. I look forward to hearing agian from you, dear sister!
December 13, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear A.A, whatever you are going through, God is already there. I have been keeping you in prayer and I will continue to do so. Keep the truth in your heart. The enemy wants you to think that you are alone and helpless in your struggle but that is a lie! We were never meant to carry our burdens alone. And you will never be alone! God hears your cry and I am with you also. Let God’s peace rest in your heart during this holy season. If you only understood his love for you, you would never doubt no matter how big the storm is in your life.
God bless you and may you know and understand that his perfect plan for your life is never going to fail! Please stay in touch.
December 16, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Jacqueline S
I am in need of prayer, recently my unemployment benefits stopped. I have no source of money and bills are overdue. Please stand in prayer with me for God’s favor on financial blessing, job, car, and house. Thank you.
December 16, 2010 at 8:57 pm
cc
Hello Marianne. I’ve read through a lot of the other requests and your response to each one is amazing.
I have a couple of prayer requests.
I have a big financial burden. Just one more bill to pay. It’s a bit of a festering wound that I’m hoping to heal once and for all.
And then there is the matter of grad school. I’ve prayed on it, given it up and then felt the that I should apply.
My bill is more important than grad school in the end though. A quick prayer for my health would be luvly too.
Thank you my dear.
December 16, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jacqueline, I know you are feeling completely powerless and hopeless at this moment but I want you to know that I will be praying for you each night. Somehow in the midst of all this seemingly impossible situation that you are in, Christ is at the center and he has the power to work even this out for your good if you will trust him. I can remember being in a similar situation years ago. I was a single mother and felt like I was going to drown in debt and end up homeless! It was very scary. I had to do the one thing that I was unable to do before in my life and that was – trust that Christ could take me through this. Growing up poor and having to work for all that I had made this one of the hardest areas of surrender for me. Yet somehow God knew all this and he helped me even though despite my weakness. He is going to do the same for you.
I will be praying each night for you, Jacqueline, as I do for all these requests. Somehow, someway, God is going to show you his power. Keep yourself in the word of God so that you can take a stand when the enemy tries to get you to think that you are going to be destoyed. Your God is Sovereign over all that is in your life. He planned your days before one of them came to be! He is not going to fail you. You will come out of this struggle a winner and then you will finally understand the power and the love of the God you serve.
Stay in peace, dear sister, your God is with you now. I will be storming heaven for you each night. Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. Keep the truth in your heart!! God bless.
December 16, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi CC. I will be praying for you on your financial situation and your decision to go to grad school. I know that it can be hard to make these decisions when you are struggling with your finances. If you have prayed for guidance about grad school and feel led to sign up, then you should. Check out with the school to see if you can qualify for any help and then trust the rest to God. He knows how to work out the detail of our lives. If you read my response above, you will see that I too had to let God open doors and help me out of the debt that was literally burying me in the ground. All over this world people are struggling with debt and the forecast does not look good. But to those who belong to Christ, our hope is anchored on the truth of his power over all things. We who have put our trust in the finished work of the cross are not standing on the shaking ground of this earth. We are standing on the Promise of Jesus Christ who has overcome the world and made us victors despite what we face here!
CC, I am going to be lifting you up and praying for God to give you wisdom and discernment in your decisions. I pray that he will guide you in the path he has set for you. I pray that your health will be restored and that you will be made strong. And finally, I am praying that Christ will show you that he is more than enough for all that you are going through.
Stay strong, my friend, for your God will always be bigger than your struggle. I am praying for you and will continue each night. You are not alone and you never will be!!!
December 17, 2010 at 12:34 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Lord, As I review all of these prayer requests, I am humbled that you use me as an intercessor to your throne for them. I am heartbroken over the struggle that each one of them is enduring and I pray that you will draw each of them closer to you during this time of trial. I pray for victory in finances, strength to overcome weaknesses, healing for marriages, help in job situations, relationship guidance and the knowledge that you are the source of strength in every one who is listed here. I pray that you will continue to show your mercy and goodness as you work out your perfect plan in their lives. I pray for them to have forgiveness towards those who have hurt them. I pray for hope to reign in their hearts as they come to the understanding that you will not fail them. Your timing and your ways are higher, dear Jesus, but you are able to give them peace as you take them out of the furnace of affliction and bring them to safety. Dear God, I pray that those who have a request here as well as those who just visit but need prayer will leave with their burdens lifted by you. I pray for those who feel hopeless and defeated to know that you always can make a way in any situation no matter how impossible it seems.
Dear Jesus, please help those here to know that you will always be all the strength they need. Though the enemy is filling them with his lies, you have a perfect plan and purpose for their lives that can not be stopped by anyone or any circumstance. Help them to accept this truth so that they can live in peace. To any who may not know you personally as Lord and Savior, dear Jesus, I pray that you will unveil their eyes to see and know that you alone are the hope of this world. I pray this all by your power and in your name. Amen
January 3, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Tiffany
Hello Marianne. Please pray for me and my family. Im trying not to hold on to the past and move on. I don’t want to keep letting what people said and did to me in the past few years cause me to miss out on the blessings that god has in store for me in 2011. Any suggestions would help me so much.
Thank you
January 4, 2011 at 12:31 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tiffany, I am so glad you stopped here for now I will be keeping you in prayer. I know how hard it can be to let go of past hurts. Just when you think you have a handle on it, the enemy reminds you again and again of how you were wronged! If he can get you to dwell on your pain enough, he can make you ineffective for the kingdom of God. Don’t let his lies fill your mind!
We all have been hurt by people, Tiffany. The worst betrayals are done by someone close to you. Someone you would never have thought could hurt you. This should not come as a surprise to you. The bible tells us that everyone will fail us………..but Christ never will. With that in mind, you must focus on the fact that God has forgiven you many times over. There were times when you acted in rebellion to God and his ways and yet, he always took you back. We can forgive because we have been forgiven. When you forgive someone, Tiffany, you leave them to God. You don’t wish evil or harm to them. You pray for those who have harmed you. In that way, you show yourself to be a true child of God! It is the most difficult thing to do but it is something that you must do.
People who have hurt you do not get away with anything. You may forget what they did but God never does. He will deal with the person who hurt you – in his timing and his way. Trust him, Tiffany. Never dwell on your pain for it gives the devil a foothold to take YOU down! Surrender your hurt and pain to God and let him heal you. It is a process but God will soon restore you to wholeness if you allow him. What was done to you does not compare to what we all did to Christ with our sins. Yet we have been forgiven and are being prepared for royalty in eternity! What good does it do to cling to anger and bitterness over someone’s actions when all it does is destroy you?
I will be praying for you, Tiffany. If you have Christ as your Lord and Savior than the power over all of your struggles is in you now! Repent of this sin of unforgiveness and let Christ show you a better way. He is not going to let you down. He wants to use you in a powerful way for his kingdom but you must surrender all your pain to him first. Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. Each night I will be praying for you to be strong and to know that God will help you. God bless you, dear sister, and never let the enemy take your joy again!
January 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm
presetanimation
Hi Marriane,
I want to thank you for your blog. I stumbled across it quite by accident just at the time when I needed to hear the words you posted the most.
I would ask if i may, that you pray for my wife, our little girl, and myself. We need God’s support so much right now with the situation we find ourselves in and the struggles we face.
I am sad to say that I lost my faith many years ago, but am beginning to find it again with the help of people like yourself – and my wife, whom I am eternally grateful for.
Please help us to find our way. And help me rebuild my relationship.
I believe in the good of the Lord.
Thank you,
Mike
January 13, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Mike, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I know that most of us are facing trials of every kind and it can make you weary. The good news is that Jesus knew we would face problems and he has told us that we can still have joy for he has made a way through all of them.
I take all of these prayer requests very seriously, Mike. I always believe that God has led people here to this site for me to keep in prayer and I do. No matter what you are going through, Jesus is already there and he has a way out and above all of it. The truth that I know firsthand in my life is that God NEVER fails. It may seem like he taking too long to answer, but he is just making the arrangements for your victory. If you can trust him, Mike, Jesus will give you strength in all areas of your life. I will be praying for you every single night and for your family also. Don’t ever give up or give in to frustrations for they are the tools of the enemy. God is not going to leave you in your pain – he will make a way through it.
Please know that I will be in prayer for God to give you hope. Nothing is too big for God to handle. We all will endure battles in this fallen world. If you have a relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you can NEVER be defeated. Be in peace, my friend. I will be praying. for you!
January 14, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Tiffany
Dear Marianne Lordi,
i asked for your prayer a few weeks ago, and i just wanted to thank you. I don’t think you truly understand what kind of a positive impact you have on peoples lives. You are truly doing the purpose god put you on this earth to do. Your encouraging words have helped me. I have read all of your other blogs and they all have truly helped me. God is going to bless you in a very special way for this. Please continue to pray for me.
Thank you again,
Tiffany
January 15, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Tiffany, your words are so kind. I want you to know that I continue to pray for you and your family. I believe that it is because of the many struggles that I have come through that I know without doubt the power of prayer. And I have a heart for those who are struggling and hurting because God has made my heart burdened for them. It is always an honor for me to go to God and lift up to him all those who request prayer. I feel a love for all who come here and ask for me to pray for them. Without a doubt, I KNOW God hears as I cry out my prayers each night.
Your encouragement really helps me in the work I do. God bless you, my sister, and never forget that God’s power is all you will ever need! Thank you for you have been a blessing to me today!
January 19, 2011 at 1:09 am
Eero
I need plenty more belief, plenty more power of prayer and more Holy Ghost with me. Please pray also that God gives me gifts of God’s grade.
January 19, 2011 at 7:53 am
Frankie
Marianne and J.D. it has been awhile since I have posted on your site but I keep up on all your post daily and read and reread your comments to my post from months ago! Boy have I been through it!! I have let my mind worry and doubt til I was physically ill and thought the Lord tossed my to the side. Although my heart still will not give up I am learning that worry and doubt is a waste of time. I have been told that from the beginning by several that I am just getting in my own way and the Lord wants me and everyone for that matter to put our full trust in him. Wow sounds pretty easy but is the hardest thing I have ever done!! I’m tired of being miserable and sick and letting my thoughts get the best of me. No matter how hard I try to figure everything out and reason it all out in my mind it isn’t going to work. I definetly still needs lots of prayer for my past need. I still pray the the Lord is dealing with the heart of my friend even though I don’t see it the Word says where two or more are gathered!!! I care for him so deep and regardless of the way things look I still have hope!!! Please continue to pray!! Prayer is the best thing a person can give or do for another and there isn’t anything I want more than for the Lord to show me he has heard them all and hasn’t forgotten one. When this day comes you will have to hold me back because I will be so grateful I may explode!!!
Thank you and God bless!!!
January 19, 2011 at 4:12 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Frankie, glad that you stopped back! It is good that you are learning that worry is not only a waste of time, it is a tool of the enemy to keep you down. Never give in to him. We are commanded in God’s word to trust him alone! He has a perfect plan and he has the way to make it happen. I know you want things your way and in your timing. But what if you get them and you end up miserable? You have to understand that God is going to give you only that which is good. Why would you want anything less? There may be a way for it to work out with the person you care for. You just need to surrender ths person to God and leave it to his perfect will. A long time ago, I used to pray to God for a favor and then have a back-up plan in case he didn’t come through for me. How foolish was that?? I mean, why would I ever want something that God did not want for me? He alone sees the beginning and end of my life. He alone knows what is right and perfect. I now want what he wants because my ways are not always good. They might seem like it at the time, but they don’t always work out that way.
I will keep praying for you, Frankie. I know you want to trust that Christ will give you good things. You sometimes get anxious for his answer and you may want things even if they aren’t good for you. But the true child of God will give all of their wants and desires to God that he may give them back what is good. You don’t need a sign to show you that God has heard your prayers. When Christ died, the temple veil of the holy of holies was torn to give us access directly to the throne of Almighty God! We can now go to him directly and present our requests KNOWING that he hears us. He does not forget and he never overlooks anything we petition him on. But when you pray, you must seek his will. Trust him, Frankie, he not only knows what you want; he knows what you need! The reason over half of all marriages end in divorce is because everyone THOUGHT they knew what they wanted. Soon they find that what seemed great really was just a facade. Then it is too late.
I will continue to pray for God to give you strength to believe him at his word. I pray that you will trust his answers to what you ask of him. And I pray that you will grow in your relationship to Christ. Once you truly know his love, you will learn to accept that his ways are best!
Stay strong, dear sister, for prayers do much and I will be lifting you up each night!
January 19, 2011 at 9:26 pm
Bridget
Hi Marianne, I wanted to share some news with you that I got today from the Dr. Some abnormality of the bone in my hip showed on a test so now I will be having an MRI of the hip. I at least feel we may be getting closer to finding out what is wrong. my test is next tuesday. I appreciate your prayers & friendship. You mean so much to me. Love you,
Bridget
January 19, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Bridget, I will be praying for the doctors to have wisdom in getting to the source of your pain. I will continue to pray and please let me know what they say to you after your test next week. I know it is difficult to endure this pain and frustration, but I hope you will remember that God has not left your side and that he is working something out for you even though right now that may not be clear. It is hard to trust when we can’t see the reason for our suffering but that is when we must show ourselves to be true believers – and not like the rest of the world.
You know, my sister, that I am petitioning our Lord for you each night. Somehow, God is going to take you through all this. I hope your husband is doing well. I know that it has been a difficult year for you. It will get better. Every storm has a time to end. I am so glad that for the gift of your friendship. I do care about you and pray that God bless you greatly!
January 22, 2011 at 1:31 pm
vanesha
Hi my name is vanesha and i am 19 years old and first i would like to say is this site has been so helpful to me right now im truly in a storm an impossible situation i was dateing a man and long story short he robb,and kidnapped a man at gun point and i was there and was charged also two days after i was arrested and a week later i found out i was also pregnat with my son King now im at the point where its time to be sentence and i could be faceing 3 years or 13 years they gave my sons father 18 years this has been the hardest thing i have ever had to face and i have cried prayed and felt like i have been threw hell and back the pain i feel in my heart over comes me at times thinking about the thought of spending the next 13 years in prsion but some how i know that God will pull me threw and encouragement from your words on this site has put my heart at ease knowing that God is always in control and will see me threw i just wanted to ask u to pray for me my son and the victim the judge who will be sentencitng me and i thank u so much for your words cause the have truly been a blessing my God keep blessing you….
January 23, 2011 at 2:13 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Vanesha, my heart is with you and I will be praying for you. I teach a weekly bible study for the women at our county jail. I see how hard it is for them to be facing prison time and have and to leave their children. They fell prey to the lies of the enemy when they thought that they could do a crime and not get caught. There is always a consequence to sin. Even if you don’t get caught right away, you still pay a price when you do things outside of the perfect will of God. You also believed the lie of the enemy. If you had been walking in the ways of God you would have probably not been so vulnerable to the temptations of the enemy to do this. You are so young and it I know it is difficult for you to spend some years of your life imprisoned. The good news is that God is forgiving. No matter what you face, he is willing to be with you and to help your though this hard time. It is my prayer that you will be able to get into some bible classes and learn that God’s strength is all that you need to never take this path of crime again. If you are willing to surrender your will to his, he can still give you a future with promise. Remember, God is not interested in setting your free from prison. He is more concerned with setting you free from what got you into prison! What good would it do for God to let you serve a short time only to go out and live the same destructive life that brought you down? You are worth more than that Vanesha! You sold yourself short when you decided to take what did not belong to you. That would never come to any good. God has a purpose for your life. He knows the path he planned for you long before you were born. He saw the choices you would make and he is still able to use them for your good if you are willing. Your life is not over because you must serve time in prison. God can still work out his purpose for you no matter where you are. The light of Christ can give you hope despite your situation. He is not going to leave you for a second. I know that it is a scary time for you. But it can also be a time of learning and understanding for you. You need to know the truth of Christ so that you don’t make these bad choices again. You need to get yourself strong in your faith so that you can do what is right for your son when you get out. He needs you, Vanesha. I am praying for God to care for your child while you are away.
I would like to share more things with you but it would be better if you emailed me at : commish07@zoominternet.net so that we can talk privately. If you are willing to change your life and follow in the ways of Christ – you will get through this. I will be praying for you every night for God to guide and protect you. I also pray that he gives you an understanding of your value so that you never feel that you must do anything but what is right and good for you and your son. No matter how low you feel right now, God is more than able to help you. If you belong to Christ, he is not going to let you be destroyed by this. He can still open the doors and give you hope and a future. Email me and I will give you an address so that I can keep in contact with you no matter where you go. For now, just know I am praying and I trust that God will help you. Stay in peace, dear friend, and don’t sell your joy to the enemy. God will be with you!
January 25, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Megan
Hey!
I read one of your posts, and you’re really inspiring. If you could pray for me that would be great. I’m 13 and I have chronic pain. I know that sounds impossible, but in the past 30 years there has been more research about it, and it’s a real thing. I hate it when the doctors say that they can’t do anything, and chronic pain is just a theory not a real diagnoses. It’s really hard, but on top of that my sister who’s in her 20′s had to quit school, and move back home because her chronic headaches got really bad. Now she also has fibremialga (I know the spelling is off, but I’m not a good speller). Now she’s starting a non-profit organization, and can only work a couple hours a day. My family moved and my parents didn’t want to have 2 houses at once so we’re living in a condo, and I have to share a room with her. I love her, but sometimes it feels like she doesn’t care about my life, because I hear what seems like everything. My parents are going nuts trying to get plans to build a house, and get my dad’s new business off the ground. Let’s just say things aren’t great, and I feel lonely. I take comfort in God, but it’s nice to know someone cares. Thanks so much. God Bless you!
January 25, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Megan, I am glad that you stopped by here because now I will add you to my prayers each night. I am sorry about your pain so I will be giving that over to God for his help. Everything that you are struggling with is in the hands of our God whose love cannot be measured. You have some chaos going on right now in your home but this soon will be changed. Use this time to spend in reading the bible and getting to really know God. When I first was saved, I really had no interest in reading the bible. But I started slowly at first and soon I was really getting into the word of God. I know now that the Holy Spirit was working in me to read and learn about God’s love for me. Now I know that I receive God’s power and blessings when I seek God in his holy word. That is how I learned the truth of dealing with all that problems in my life. I did not have a good childhood and some of my pain haunted me as I became an adult. It was in knowing the truth of Christ through his written word that I learned that all I needed was him and that he could heal all my pain, my loneliness and my fears. That is why I write so much, Megan. I want everyone to know what God has shown me. I want you to know it also.
I will be praying for you each night. Rest in the knowledge that God knows how to cure your pain and all of your struggles. Trust him, Megan, for he will never fail you. I am here for you so please stop back. You sound very mature and I pray that God continues to protect and guide you
no matter what comes against you. Stay in peace, dear sister for God is with you!
January 26, 2011 at 2:07 am
esthero
Hello Marianne,
I love coming back and reading the prayers on this site. I was here to ask for prayer when I read Megan’s story. I don’t have fibromyalgia but I do have chronic nerve pain in both my feet from a rare neurological condition.
To Megan, I want to say that your Fibro pain is real and not just imagined like some people want to think. I’m not sure if you’re on any medication for it but I will pray that you are sent to the right doctors. Eat as healthy as you can (and yes, that means cutting out a lot of foods) I’m not sure what else to say other than I know what chronic pain is like. You’re in my thoughts tonight.
Stay strong.
cherbear
January 26, 2011 at 2:14 am
esthero
Hi Marianne,
I need some prayer for a request I made to the Lord. It concerns my medication. I won’t get into it but if you could just pray “half” for me that would be great.
I know the word “half” makes no sense but I’m holding God to this. I can elaborate if necessary but God knows the details and knows it’s time. I just hope I can sleep through this awful nerve pain. At least it keeps me toasty warm in the cold winter!! lol
thx. bb
cherbear
January 26, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi cherbear, welcome back. I will continue to pray for you and for your medication situation. I don’t need to know the details for God already knows it all. I will just be lifting you up each night for God to remedy this struggle and pain that you are experiencing and heal you and make you whole. All that comes against believers must bow to the will of God for your life. I just pray that you will be able to cope with this pain as God does his work in your life. I will trust God with you as I pray for God to cause even this to be used for your good.
God bless you, dear friend! I am praying.
January 31, 2011 at 11:45 am
Marie Jones
Please pray for me and my family. I am waiting on an insurance settlement of six figures. I want to tithe 10% and give some to charity. I need it to come before my house is foreclosed. I don’t want to be homeless when the money arrives. I have no family and I don’t want to borrow. I need that money now.
January 31, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Jennifer
Hello, I really need prayer for my marriage. My husband and I have been struggling with different issues and it is not only affecting our marriage but our children as well. I’m hurt, and I’m confused. I’m praying and asking God to strenghten my trust in him and keep my eyes focused on him more than the storm around me right now, it is very hard right now for me. Thank you. I know that God is faithful and even know it is hard for me to see right now, I know that he is stronger than this situation and I praise him for his faithfulness.
January 31, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jennifer, I am sorry about your marriage problems but be sure to know that I have added you to my prayer list and I will be lifting you and your husband up in prayer every night. It is sad that the enemy of hell is focused on destroying the family. Marriages all over this world are collapsing because the enemy has coninced so many that our vows to God mean nothing. And to honor God, we must honor our spouse. Men sometimes do not understand that God expects them to put their wife first lest their prayers be hindered. I have been through these problems also and have decided that I am just going to keep my eyes on Christ until it is resolved. Remember that Peter began to sink as he was wallking on the water because he took his eyes off Christ and put them on his cirucumstance. When you do that, you empower your trial instead of knowing that your God is still bigger. Jennifer, you just keep praying and stay in the word of God every day. It is the truth that is going to strengthen you in this battle. Ask God to change your heart to one of understanding. Don’t get me wrong, your husband may be the total blame but all that matters is that you resolve to leave him to God. It is God who will deal with him. Your job is to pray for him and no matter what happens, you must stand in trust of the God you serve. He is not going to fail you! It may seem like he is not doing anything but that is not true. I am so amazed at how God is changing my heart toward my husband. That is something I literally thougtht was impossible. Yet I purpose in my heart to do it God’s way. Your pain is in his sight, Jennifer. Your struggle is right before him. He knows what you are suffering and he knows what needs to be done. He is going to do something that will let you know that he is with you. Be still and stay in peace, dear sister. I am joining you in this battle and you are not alone! Do not let the lies of the enemy take your focus from what is true. God has promised to take you through every storm and make you a victor in every battle. How he does it and in what timing is his to know. You need to just believe him. That is what I will be praying for you on. You will come through this and when you do, you will know the power of God.
I brought this up to someone else in marital problems but read about Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. She was married to a fool named Nabal. He was a drunk and probably did not treat her well. He was self-centered and selfish and yet Abigail stayed. She handled the situation with David and saved her family from being destroyed. In the end, God took Nabal. His heart of stone finally killed him. And Abigail then ended up as the wife of King David! I am not saying that your husband is going to be taken! All I am pointing out is that Abigail’s suffering was before God. She had no idea in her marital struggle that she was going to end up a Queen in Israel. You don’t know where God is taking you, Jennifer or what he has planned. You just need to trust him. He will take care of the rest. I am praying for you. Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. If you want to speak privately, email me at : commish07@zoominternet.net
Be strong. God is with you!
January 31, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marie, I want you to know that I will be praying for your financial situation. I know how hard it can be when you are facing foreclosure. It is good that you want to share with God all that you receive. He will honor that, Marie. You will not be homeless. There are ways to slow down the process on foreclosures. I will be praying for God’s hand in this matter and for him to give you peace that he will not let you be alone and without shelter. He cares about you, Marie. I am thanking God that you are getting an insurance settlement. That is a blessing. I will be praying for you knowing that God can and will help you. I am with you. You say you have no family. If you belong to Christ than you do have family. I am your sister and God will always bring people to help you when you have a trial. Let me know how you are doing. I will be lifting you up every single night. God bless you as you stay in peace.
February 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Glenn
Hi Marrianne,
Your website is very encouraging to me.I have been saved for years now but never really trusted Jesus with my life. I have had a hard time letting go of being in control. Funny thing is Im not in control at all.My family, career and financial woes I believe are from not trusting Jesus and not obeying his word.
Please pray that this faith of a mustard seed that was given to me take root and grow.I dont want to be afraid of lifes situations anymore.I want Jesus to take the wheel and I just want to rest in his love.It seems so hard for me to do yet I want it so bad.Thank you for this website and thanks be to God for leading me here.
Glenn
February 3, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Glenn, I am very glad that you stopped by my site. I understand completely when you say that you had a hard time letting go of control and giving it to Christ. That is how it was with me when I was first saved. So many people in my life had let me down so it was difficult for me to trust that Jesus would not. Unfortunately, in order to live a life of victory in your Christian walk, you MUST let go of your ability and start trusting that Christ is all that yu need. You will only grow weary trying to make things happen yourself. We don’t have the power to fight all the powers of darkness and to meet the struggles of our lives by our own strength. I will be praying for you, Glenn, because I know that the same God who took me through that weakness will also do the same for you. It is a process. You must just take the first steps of faith and grow in your trust. Do you remember in Mark 9:24 when Jesus was asked by a man to heal his son who was possessed? Jesus told the man, “Everything is possible for him who believes“. At that, the man replied, ” I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”. That is where you are, Glenn. You have areas of unbelief. You are listening to the enemy who is telling you that your situation is impossible or that God will not show up in time. Those are lies from hell because as Jesus promised, all things are possible if you believe and trust God! All things! You have been trying for too long to work all things out yourself. You need to now rest in Jesus. That is something you may not be comfortable with, Glenn, but with his help, you can do it. I know you want to get to that level of trusting all that Christ says. Take the first step. So many times in my life I would give my problems to God only to take them back when I thought he was taking too long. I always thought I had to have a back-up plan in case he failed me. Imagine that blashpemy! I wasn’t living in victory. I was still in bondage to lies from hell. Yet, I remember so well how the Apostle Peter got out of the boat in a storm and started to walk to the water by the power of Jesus. The only reason he started to sink was that he took his eyes off of Christ. He looked at the powerful winds and high waves and made them bigger than his God who was standing right there with him!! That is exactly what we do in our life, Glenn.
In order to trust your God, you must know him. Put aside your time to be with him in his word. Learn who he is and let him reveal to you things you never knew about him. As you seek him out, you will feel him empowering you in your life. Ask Jesus to help you in any area of unbelief. I believe you do desire that and he is going to honor your prayer. I will be praying each night for you. I take all of these prayer requests very seriously as being given to me by God. I have now come to a point in my life where I am not going to take my eyes off Christ no matter how big the storms in my life are. Nothing has the power to destroy a child of God so do not listen to the enemy when he whispers those lies to you. I am also here for you and hope that you will continue to let me know how you are doing. That mustard seed of faith was put there by God himself. He knows how to make it grow. I will be joining you in prayer and I know that God will strengthen your faith. The darks times we are in should have no fear for those who belong to Christ. His perfect plan for our lives cannot be stopped by the turmoil of this earth. God bless you, my friend. I am praying!
February 4, 2011 at 2:22 am
Jeff
Hello Marianne!
I’m hoping that through my prayers, a woman that I love can figure out her life and struggles through God’s guidance. I’ve prayed to God every single day for her, hoping to see her do well in life and be led by God. I hope God is hearing my prayers and is with her whenever she feels confused or indecisive. This woman is struggling with her methods of making a living, and frankly, I believe this is caused by the materialistic nature of this modern world.
To be honest, I am currently in a long distance relationship with her, and patiently awaiting her return to the States. As all people usually fear in long distance relationships, is the waning of intimacy and communication of not being able to see each other.
I pray to God each and every day, hoping that wherever she is, she feels the love and harmony in her heart provided by God. I pray that God’s light will shine on her wherever she goes and is guided into the path of righteousness.
I know it’s wrong to ask God for things, but I’m always told to trust in God no matter what. I have asked God sometimes in tears, for a normal relationship where I can be close with my significant other, to protect her and to give my love to her.
I love this woman so much, that I would sacrifice my life for her. I know God has a plan for me, but I don’t know if I can give up this relationship I have with her. I pray that our relationship can grow stronger and we can one day be together again.
If you’re able to provide for me your opinion on this matter, I would appreciate it so very much.
God be with you and Peace be with you, Marianne!
February 4, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Glenn
Thank you so much for your support and prayers Marianne!I am a lucky guy as others are praying for me too!As everyone has from time to time I have a few storms blowing right now and have some difficult decisions to make and I have been asking the Lord what he wants me to do.I cannot afford to make these kind of decisions without his help.That is where I have gone wrong so many times.I dont want to miss his guidance even if I dont like what he has to say.That was not easy to admit because now I am held to it.I am being sincere but I am also pretty scared. Scared of a wonderful God who loves me and wants to heal me. Sounds pretty dumb eh?
God bless and thank you for encouraging me.
February 4, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Glenn, That proclamation you made about surrendering to God even when you don’t like what he has to say shows me that the Spirit of God is working in you. It is pretty scary but not so much when you realize that God only has your good in mind. Psalm 84 tells us that no good will God withhold from those whose walk is righteous. That means that he absolutely will give you all things that are good and only withhold those things which are not. He alone sees beginning to end of our lives and he knows what is going to work in our lives. We just know what we want. We sometimes don’t understand that ultimately what we want may be something that will destroy us. So our trust must be in him! The good news is that he is not going to fail you. As you take those steps in faith, he is right there next to you ready to catch you if you fall. God does indeed love you and he wants to heal you from all hurts and guide you in your struggles. When you understand that you can’t lose when you surrender it all to God. You can have the faith to keep going in the path that he destined for you and that is best for your life. I am proud of you for not giving up. You asked others to come along side you and pray for you and that is good. You just keep your eyes on the prize. God has big things in store for you, Glenn!
I will continue to pray for you every night and I know that God will help you through this. Stay in peace, my brother.
February 4, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jeff, I read your request and will for sure be praying for you on this. I wanted to pray now for you before I even answered you on this matter. First of all, I want you to understand that it is NOT wrong to ask God for things. In fact we are commanded in ALL things to present our requests to God whether big or small. I don’t fully understand your relationship to this woman. Are you both in a committed relationship or is that just something you want but don’t have right now? At any rate, God knows your heart, Jeff, and he knows the person that he wants you to be with. If you can pray and trust him, he will give you what is right and good. It may be that this woman is the right one for you. That is why you should continue to pray for her and ask God to guide her. I will be praying for God to give you discernment on this relationship. I don’t know how long she is going to be away from you so it is hard to give you much advice.
For right now, just keep praying and asking God for his will in your life. And you must be ready to accept what it is, Jeff. If you try to make something happen on your own it will fail. You cannot make this woman into what you want if that is not who she is. Please understand me when I say that you need to wait on God for his answer. There is nothing worse than to be unhappy in a miserable marriage that should never have happened. You sound like an intelligent, super nice guy and you deserve to have someone who knows you and loves you for who you are.
I feel like you are heartbroken over this matter now and having a hard time deciding what is right and good in your life. I will be praying for you, Jeff. I have you on my list and I will be asking God to help you to know his will for you in this matter. When you surrender your will to God, you make a way for him to bless you with all that you desire. If you would like to talk privately, please email me at: commish07@zoominternet.net. I will be praying for you and for the woman you care for. God always has a way to work things out for us and to keep us in his peace. Whatever happens, God will be with you through it all. God bless you, Jeff. Keep in touch and let me know what how God is leading you.
February 8, 2011 at 7:32 am
marie
please pray for me and my husband. pray for his salvation. i really need your prayers, my husband has a mistress and had a baby with her, we are now physically separated and obviously he’s living now with her. i love him so much and i still want our marriage to work and be restored. the girl is pulling my husband away from me and she wants to separate us both. the mistress has been married and has three kids with her former husband. i don’t know what to do anymore but i i believe God will do something for this marriage.. please help me!! thank u and may the lord bless u always!!
February 9, 2011 at 7:53 am
Joanna Wong
Please pray for my friend Kennedy Frank to be able to get usd5,000 to pay the Legal Fees. Thanks.
February 9, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marie, I have been praying for you since I got your request. It is so sad how the enemy is working to destroy families. My heart goes out to you, Marie. I know that it must be a very painful time for you and I will be lifting you up to God each night without fail. Your husband has been deceived by the lies of the enemy. You must keep praying for him but do not live in despair. Whatever happens, your God will take you through it. It is now that you must read and study God’s word every day. It is your defense as the enemy will try to make you give up. Learn of God’s love and his power. Let his truth fill you to every joint and marrow in your body. Guard your mind to only think on what is true not on what you imagine in your mind to be happening. The truth is that God has a plan for your life, Marie. The truth is that God will never fail you. The truth is that he is more than sufficient to help you. I am praying that your husband will come to the end of himself and see the sin that will destroy him and repent. I will be praying that God keeps you strong and helps you to keep your eyes on him alone. God is on his throne and he can help you through this situation. I pray that God will change the heart of your husband and bring him to his knees in sorrow.
Marie, stay in God’s word so that you will stay focused on the truth. Don’t lose hope and don’t give up. Whatever happens, God had rebuild your life if you can trust him. I pray that you have a saving knowledge of salvation in your life and that you will trust God to work this out for you. My prayers are with you now and will be each night. You are not alone for I will be with you in this battle. And Christ will lead you on the right path. Stay strong, Marie, and keep your eyes on Christ. I pray that today, you will feel his peace and his presence in your life. God bless you. Stop back anytime. I will be praying.
February 9, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Marianne Lordi
I am glad you stopped by, Joanna. I will be adding Kennedy Frank to my prayer list that God will help him to get the funds that he needs for his case. I pray you both have put your trust in the cross of Jesus Christ and have made him your Lord and Savior. When you do, he causes all things to used for your good and for his glory. He guides your steps and blesses your life.
God bless both of you. I am praying.
February 11, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Faye
I have been divorced for 4 years. Though I prayed for restoration, it did not come. He will be remarried in a few months. My heart has endured so much, and I want so desperately to be set free in my heart. I want the pain and the love to go away so that I can be open to receive all that God has for me. There is a spirit of heaviness that constantly overshadows me, and I just want to be set free from this bondage. It is just to heavy for me to carry anymore. I know that God is able, but there are times when I pray, I feel so empty. I ask that you please touch and agree with me for deliverance, peace, and eventually, to be able to love again and have someone in my life who will love me in return. …I know that it was God that led me to this site. I want to thank you for allowing God to minister to you thru the devotionals, and passing them along o be a blessing to otheres….God bless you Marrianne.
February 12, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Faye, God led you to this site because this is something I also have dealt with. I can tell you with authority that if you will trust your future to Christ, he will not fail to restore you to wholeness. I know that pain that you are feeling. It is hard to rebound from a broken marriage. And it is too heavy for you to carry this burden but you were never supposed to carry it alone! Jesus said that we are to give all of our burdens to him for his yoke is light. He will carry this pain for you, Faye, if you can trust him. And I want you to know one very important fact. If you are a believer in the finished work of Christ and he reigns in your heart, I do not have to pray for your deliverance. You have ALREADY been delivered from everything that comes against you the moment Christ came to live in you. You need to know that and to walk in that truth. It is the enemy who is whispering his lies of defeat in your ear and you are listening to him! God has a plan for your life and this divorce has no power to disrupt the purpose God has for you. You are not empty – that is what the enemy wants you to believe. If you walk in defeat, you will feel defeated. If you walk in the truth that you are a child of the living God, made for his purpose and an heir to his kingdom, then you cannot walk as anything but the conqueror that Christ has made you to be! This painful trial has no power to destroy you but what you give it. Stop making this bad time out to be bigger than the God you serve. He sees your life from beginning to end, Faye! Do you think that he does not have the power to help you to rise above any struggle you have? In order to move ahead in your life, you must let go of your pain. The only way to do that is to release it to Christ. I know that sounds too simplistic but let me assure you that it is not. Each day, purpose in your heart that you will trust God for this day. Memeorize 2 Timothy 1:12 which says, “For I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard that which I give to him for this day”. That was said by the Apostle Paul as he was in prison and getting ready to be killed! You have to KNOW your God, my sister! The only way to do that is to read your bible each day and let the truth of God’s word soak into your heart. It is there that you will know without a doubt that your God is with you and that he will not let you drown in your tears. His future for you is real! You are going to be fine. If God has deemed it so, he will find someone that he wants for you in your life. Please do not try to make it happen on your own for you are too vulnerable at this time. Let him work this out.
I have been praying for you, Faye, and I will continue to lift you up each night as I do all of these requests. I cry out for each of them and I know God hears. When you feel unloved or alone, seek God out in his word and find out tht you are not! Take every thougtht captive and make it line up to the truth for which Christ died to give you. You will not be destroyed, my friend. You will be lifted higher. If you have any questions or just want to talk to me privately, feel free to email me: commish07@zoominternet.net. Stay strong and let the God of peace give you his strength. I am praying!
February 15, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Glenn
Hi Marianne!
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for the prayers you have said for me. In the last 2 weeks since I was last here I have been taking your advice and trying to focus on Christ instead of my problems.I find that my ability to endure the presssures of the world greatly increase when this happens.I am an only child with ailing parents. mom has alziemers disease dad has had strokes and heart problems and is also going senile.Im finding it so hard for them to get the supervision & care they need.They are in their own house and have daily caregivers but it is not enough. I cant get them to move.I am handling all of their affairs plus trying to hold down my sales position which takes me away from my own home mon to fri which makes me a weekend husband and father.Today I am tired and stressed and need to be empowered by the holy spirit. I have already prayed for this and I know God hears my prayers maybe thats why I wound up here.I truly believe God is is preparing me for things to come like you say and just knowing that helps me along.Marianne, please hold me up to the lord in prayer and
ask him to strengthen and encourage me.I have given my burdens to him this morning but today I could use a little extra help.There are people who come here with huge burdens compared to mine so I am grateful for the blessings in my life that I do have and there are many!I thank the lord for your ministry Marianne.For the first time in my life since we spoke I truly believe my life will never be the same now that I have surrendered.
Glenn
February 15, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
Good for you, Glenn! You have started the process of surrendering all things to Christ. It is there that he can meet you and lift those burdens that you have been trying for so long to carry yourself. You can’t do it alone. We all try but ultimately we all need the Lord! But that is a good thing. This world is not our home. Christ has gone to prepare a place for us where there will be no more problems and sorrow. For now, he wants us to come to him as little children. That means that we must trust him with all things and at all times. That may sound easy but really it is very hard to give up control,especially when you have been let down by people in the past. You need to understand that by surrendering your fears, your stress and your weariness, you are allowing the power of Christ to work through you. Even the strength to stay focused and standing in our faith despite our problems must come from Christ. We don’t have the power to defeat the spiritual forces of evil that come against us every single day. It is the fact that Christ lives in us that we are assured that his power is greater than anything that comes against us.
Glenn, you are so busy trying to be everything for everyone. You will burn out. You will probably say that you don’t have a choice. The truth is that you do have a choice. Each day begin with time with the Lord. First thing in the morning, seek out the wisdom and knowledge of Christ. Ask him to lead you in all that he wants to do through you for that day. He will show you what you are to do and what you are not to do. Lean on him and his strength. Let his peace fill you. Without a doubt he can help you through this. The most important thing is to spend time in his presence and read the word. That is your power! Jesus told his disciples in Mark 6:31 to, “Come with me by yourself to a quiet place and get some rest”. That is a word for you, Glenn.
I know God is working in you, Glenn. Please know that I have been praying for you and that I will continue as you grow in your trust and learn to lean on Christ. God bless you again, my brother. I am here for you.
February 17, 2011 at 7:33 am
A CHILD OF GOD
Marianne what a wonderful opportunity to meet you through this site – and what a wonderful, mighty woman of God you are – I pray right now with many who are lifting you up that the hand of God will continue to be magnified in you that His glory continues to surround you and protect you. I am baptized and right now I am praying and believing God for a mighty work in a serious situation where I am believing that God will do the Impossible and during His works of victory that I and my loved one will received God’s strength, peace and protection in the mighty name of Jesus.
February 17, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Marianne Lordi
Welcome Child of God, I am so glad that you stopped by. I am humbled by your words and thank you for your encouragement.
I will be lifting you up in prayer for the serious situation that you are facing. It is when you take impossible situations and trust that your God has no limitations that you will unleash his power in your life. Whatever you and your loved one are facing, God is bigger and more powerful so I trust that he can do abundantly more than we ask of him. I also know that he has a divine, eternal plan for your life and he has charted the course for your life. Although the winds and waves of problems and struggles rock you in your life, they can never destroy you nor stop the purpose for which God created you. I will be praying for you because I believe with all of my heart that God meets me each night as I present my requests to him. The times we live in now are dark and filled with trouble. I just thank God that we who belong to Christ have a hope which does not depend on human hands.
God bless you, dear friend, and please stop back and let me know how you are doing.
February 23, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Anne
My son’s father (Fred) is suing me for custody of my son. We are weary of him as he threatens us and sues us all the time (he is wealthy and powerful – we are not). Suing for custody is the last straw. He has said he will “bankrupt” and “outlast” us until he is given “control” of our lives. We are Christian and believe God loves us, but are exhausted as the court dates draw near (April). Fred has been an adversary to us for a long time (seven years) and we can’t bear it much longer. My health and new marriage are affected, too. We have been peaceful and happy despite our constant troubles with Fred, but have “dried up” lately. I want the burden lifted now. My hope is dwindling and joy is gone. I’m ready for God to intervene.
February 23, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Anne, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I am praying right now for God’s protection on you and your family and that he will refute those who come against you in court! It is such a shame that your son has to be part of this bad situation. I pray for God to give you wisdom in this matter and that you will have the representation that you need in this case. I also pray that the judge or magistrate will see through this control tactic and find in favor of you. Always remember when things like this happen to immediately turn it over to God. He is the final word in every single battle a believer faces. Don’t surrender your joy to the enemy because Christ paid the price for the hope you have. It is not for sale to the lies of a defeated enemy. God’s power will work in your life and he has declared you a winner. I will be praying for you every night. Please read your bible each day so that you will know the truth and walk in it. Whenever I feel out of control and unable to do anything in the struggles I face, I always go to the Lord in his word. That is your defense and the armor you must put on for every struggle in your life.
I am praying and I know that God is going to work this out for you if you are willing to trust him. Stay in peace because your God will always be bigger than anything that comes against you. I don’t care how wealthy your son’s father is. He doesn’t have more than the God who created all things!! Don’t look at your circumstance – look at your God.
I am here for you anytime. You have no reason to fear. Read Psalm 112. I find comfort in this psalm and have memorized it. There is also a word for you in it. God bless you, my friend.
March 5, 2011 at 9:11 pm
ayan
hi. i dont know how to start, but thank you for this site. God truly loves us. Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us. You know i’ve been praying, hoping and wishing for “this position” in our company for the last nine years now. Much more today for I have my own family now, I have 3 kids and getting this position will be a great help for us because of the additional income that I would be receiving if i get promoted. Finally I was able to take the exam last month with the help of my Boss’s recommendations. You see, in our company, one doesn’t get promoted because of what you know, but whom you know. It is so unfair but luckily I was able to meet a good boss that would help me. Now i am hoping that you would pray over me that I would finally get the job I’ve been wanting fo the longest time, not for myself but for my family. I have been a devoted employee and i always pray and believe that I may not know the “big time bosses” of my company to quickly promote me. But I have GOD, It is in him that I was able to joined the company nine years ago. He made a miracle then,when I was accepted with the help of someone in high rank who I did not even know. Now, I know that through him I will get the job again, I believe in him and I trust him will all my heart.. Thank you for your prayesrs.
March 6, 2011 at 12:57 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ayan, I want you to know that I will be praying for you and for this job situation. You say that you have God so I am trusting that Christ is in your heart. With that said, you have an intercessor who goes before the Father in heaven for you each day. I will be joining and praying for favor from God for you on this job. I believe that if God took you this far, he is going to take you the rest of the way. You can rest and not be anxious because either way, God’s plan for your life is perfect. It will not be their decision to give you that job. It is always God who has the last word in the life of a believer. If you are to get this job, nothing will stop God from giving it to you.
I am so happy to see that you are able to trust God in your career. He is the one who can open doors and he is the one who will promote you. I don’t know what is going to happen, I just know that you are going to do well. Because you have faith to believe, God will do great things for you and through you.
I will be praying tonight and each night for good to be given to you. Please stop by and let me know how you are doing. I trust that God hears these prayers. He is not going to fail you.
God bless you, my friend, and stay in peace. The gifts and talents that you have for this job were given to you by God himself!
March 18, 2011 at 8:58 am
Beth
I need prayer for my son and myself. I am choosing to trust God in this thing he is facing, but need to continually shore up my trust. I do not even know how to pray… except for God’s will in his situation. I just lift his name to the Lord. And, I try to calm my spirit and keep affirming my faith and trust in the Lord. Thanks.
March 19, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Beth, you are praying exactly right. In every situation, you need to seek God’s will. We don’t know what the future holds but we know that Christ has promised us a future with hope if we will put our trust in him. Whatever you are facing with your son, I am joining in prayer with you. Don’t let the enemy put anxious thoughts in your mind. God always has a way through the storm so don’t let the devil’s lies make you fear. I am sure that it is a serious situation and may look pretty bleak right now. We both are going to go before our God praying and trusting and not letting go of his strength. It will work out. Somehow, someway, Christ is going to work it out and help you to stay in his perfect peace as he does. Beth, if you do start feeling overwhelmed, please email me; commish07@zoominernet.net , and I will get back to you. God has put you in my heart. I lift all of these prayer requests up each night, from Sam’s request on down, and I will keep praying. God has the answer. He is not going to fail.
Stay in peace because your God is with you right now! I will be praying.
March 25, 2011 at 9:03 am
louise
Dear Marianne
I just came across this website and am so glad I found it. Please , I feel so hopeless right now regarding a relationahip. I ask that you please pray for the healing and reconciliation of my former boyfriend mike and I, that The Lord please soften and open mike’s heart up to all the good that is in our relationship, which is love, kindness, caring,comfort, loyalty, faithfulness, trust and passion, that mike will see all this good as enough for him to please come back to me, give me another chance and allow our relationship to truly grow and flourish. mike says he can always be himself around me, he feels so comfortable with me, he feels good when he is with me, enjoys my company and the genuine passion and chemistry that is always present. I just pray the The Lord will exact a change and open mike’s heart to realizing all that we have together is all he truly needs to fall in love with me, that he can appreciate a woman who truly will always be there for him, care for him in sickness and in health and be faithful. I love this man so much, he is brought me into The Church, but has fallen away now himself and is contemplating marrying a woman that everyone, even himself believes is not good for him, but there are financial and many other complicating factors involved. I don’t mean to bog you down with so many details, I want to you to understand how desperate and hopeless I feel right now. mike and I have a true connection, we have maintained this connection even while being separated almost 5 yrs, as he worked in another country. when he came back in town, I was always the first person he called and came to see. please , if something is missing in our relationship, pray The Lord guides and helps mike to find it, so he may find his way back to me, please, I just ask that mike’s heart and mind be opened to all the good in our relationship and that he find his way back to me.If you could pray for me, I would be so gratelful. I pray everyday for this, but feel I have no one else to turn to, Thank you
March 27, 2011 at 1:18 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Louise, I read your request and I have been praying for you. I know you are in pain over this relationship with Mike and it is consuming your thoughts. I want you to remember that God knows your heart and he knows how to provide what is good for you. The fact that Mike is thinking of marrying another woman seems to indicate that he does not know what he really wants. Louise, I will pray for God’s perfect will for your life and that he will help you through this painful situation. I know you want Mike back in your life but is that a good thing? I don’t know. You probably feel very hopeless but you shouldn’t. First of all, if it is good, Mike will be back to you. But if it is not, God can help your heart to heal and he can bring the right mate for you if you can trust him. I can tell you that there was a time when I thought I was going to drown in my own tears over someone. It was a difficult time for me. In the end, God got me through it and now when I look back, I can see how it would have been so destructive for me to have been with this person. I didn’t think so then, but time has a way of opening your eyes to things that love blinded you to. You do not have to ever sell yourself short and settle for a man who does not want to be in your life. You deserve more than that. The reason that more than half of all marriages end in divorce is that people think that the troubles in their relationship will get better after they are married. That doesn’t happen. Problems get worse not better.
Louise, you should be with a man who loves and respects you and wants nothing more than to be with you. You are worth that! I know how you feel. God knows the answer to this so I will give it to him each night. You will be okay no matter what happens. I have been there and I know. Take care, my friend, and stay in prayer for God to show you his perfect plan for your life. I will be praying!
March 27, 2011 at 4:48 am
louise
Thank you Marianne for your prayers. I know ultimately it will be God’s will if mike returns to me or not. I just hope it’s still okay to tell God what I’m feeling and what I desire.mike will be living back in the US again for good, so I guess I’m just praying that God will guide him to at least get to know me again, give me a true second chance so maybe we can really see if we are meant to be together and if love is truly there. I really want another chance to get to know mike again also. I do believe mike is a good man and does respect me and I’m so happy when I’m with him, butI know I need to leave it up to God. I just find it so hard at times to turn things over to Him, because I feel like I’m losing control over everything and even giving up. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but I do. Thank you again for your prayers.
Louise
March 27, 2011 at 8:09 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Louise, it is always okay and good to tell God everything that you feel and what you desire. He wants to hear your heart. He may have a way to work things out for you. Just be prepared to pray and surrender to the will of God, whatever that may be. You said that it is hard for you to just leave it to God because you ffel like you are then losing control and giving up. Actually, Louise, it is quite the opposite! The moment that you leave it all to the perfect will of God, you gain everything! You aren’t giving up to failure, you are giving it up to God to do with as he pleases. If you knew that God saw destruction and pain for you if you ended up with Mike, would you still want him to give you what you want?
I know it is painful for you, Louise, but I will be praying for God to give you discernment in this matter and to give you peace that he is not going to fail you. Whatever happens, if you surrender it to God, you can’t lose.
I am here for you. You can email me if you want to talk privately,
commish07@zoominternet.net. Stay in peace, my sister!
March 30, 2011 at 8:08 am
Glenn
Hi Marianne,
Thought I would drop by to tell you I am well. Just got back from a ski vacation with my family and am now on the road again working.I am still commited to giving all cares and concerns to Christ knowing that he is in control. I have been praying for my wife (JOY) to be saved for a long time as well as my two teenage daughters.It is hard to worship alone without the support of the family and I find it difficult to share my faith with them under the circumstances.Could you add this to your prayers?Also I have been praying for a new job opportunity that would allow me to be home with my family more and my ailing parents.Would you pray about this for me also? Thanks again for your prayers and support for me as this website has had an impact on me as no other christian website ever has.It is the way you convey the message of hope no matter what the circumstance.
God bless and thanks Marianne!
March 30, 2011 at 8:23 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Glenn, it does look like you are finding some rest in God and for that I am happy. I will continue to pray for you and your wife and family each night. Last night, I was praying that God would really show you that he was with you in a very real way. Sometimes when we get to the end of our strength, we sometimes forget that God is there working things out for us even though we can’t see or hear him. The reason I am so passionate in my messages is that I have seen firsthand what God can do in the storm! Once he has taken you through a painful struggle, you are never the same. The hope I try to relay to others comes from what I know to be true. I don’t just give nice words. With God’s help, I speak of his unfailing promises. The devil wants you to forget that God ihas authority over everything and that nothing is impossible for him. He tries to get you to focus on your problem instead of your God! I will also be lifting up your job situation and that God will lead you to the exact right position that would be good for you.
Glenn, I hope that you are reading your bible a little each day. Don’t find any excuse not to put that first. You need to get the full armor of God on so that you can not only protect yourself against the devil’s schemes, but you can help lead your family in the same way.
I am praying for you, Glenn. God has put you and your family on my heart. And as I pray for all these requests each night, he is increasing my faith and hope. Prayer is a powerful tool. Let the truth guide you, Glenn, and stay in peace for God is with you.
Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. You are never alone!
March 30, 2011 at 11:55 am
Anne
Hi Marianne, Thank you for your prayers. God has sent a co-worker who is also divorced and we have been ministering to each other. I have had peace, but am still dreading court and a custody battle over my son. I know I have raised Jack in the way he should go and God would not change that. My son has told me he would run awy if ever sent to his dad’s house; he is embittered and ready for a new life free of strife every year. I am ready, also! I need courage and wisdom more than anything. When I have to face my former spouse, I feel drained, inimidated, and anxious, even though I always start out not being that way. He does not do right and we are ready for justice and relief.
March 30, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Anne, I am so glad that God sent you a godly person to help pray with you as you strengthen each other. I know that you are dreading this court case with your ex-husband but you need to realize that your God is already in that courtroom. He has chosen the Judge to preside and he has ordained the outcome. You just need to trust him in this matter! I am praying for protection for your son. This situation is making him insecure and that should not happen. He is starting to fear. I am praying that God will keep your son in peace and that he will heal him of the pain that he feels over this matter.
The reason you feel drained and anxious with your former spouse is that you are giving him too much power. By that I mean that your fears and anxiety make him think that he is in control. You know what I have said so many times but I always repeat it because it is truth: NEVER LET YOUR PROBLEM BE BIGGER THAN YOUR GOD!. It was God himself who gave you your son. Does he not have the power to work all things out for you and your son? Don’t let the lies of the enemy wear on you. Your husband may not do right, and he may think that his money can buy him whatever he wants; but he will now be going against the army of the living God and that is one battle he cannot win!
I am praying for you, Anne, and I am trusting that God will be with you and protect you and your son. Stay in God’s word as you read your bible daily! Let his truth fill your heart. That is your shield against the fiery darts of the enemy.
Stay in peace, my sister, for you will be victorious if you trust in the God you serve.
March 30, 2011 at 5:37 pm
T Wright
Please be in prayer for me that GOD will bring me through my storm with victory and allow me to remain in our home with my family. Things are very very trying for me right now. I have been very overwhelmed at times. I will continue to trust GOD.
March 30, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi T, I can tell that you are feeling overwhelmed in your circumstance right now. Whatever you are experiencing in your home life can be healed by hand of God. The best thing you can do is to turn it all over to God for help because the enemy works overtime trying to break up homes. The storm you are facing may seem like it will never end, but God can help even when the situation seems impossible. You must just keep praying and seeking God in his word. When the battle is all around you, you need to know the God you serve. I will be praying for you every night until you get the victory. I take these prayer requests to heart and I know that God is more than able to help. Don’t give up and don’t give in to the enemy who will just fill your mind with lies and worry. Trust that God is more than enough. Whatever happens, he will be with you. I am here for you so please let me know how you are doing. I am not going to forget to pray for you and I know that God will not fail you.
Stay strong and find peace knowing that God saw this situation even before you were born. He can make a way to help.
March 31, 2011 at 9:41 am
meg
please help pray for K. He needs a miracle. pray that god restore his health, body , soul and mind. pray that god hears our prayer and helps heal and cure him with his healing touch. pls help pray that god helps with his healing touch and not make him lay paralyzed and in non responsive state. pray for god to heal and help him
March 31, 2011 at 10:43 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Meg, I have lifted up K to be restored to wholeness and for his total healing. The bible tells us that God knows the plans he has for us and that each was numbered before even one of them came to be. We also know that God knows the beginning and end of our life. Nothing is hidden from him. Because of his power and love, I am praying for K to be made new and to have a peace while God is doing his work. I pray that all around him will know that it was the true God who healed K and that K will know without a doubt that the hand of God touched his body. I am praying for God to comfort him. I am praying that K will have the saving knowledge of salvation through Jesus Christ and that he will be used greatly for the kingdom.
I am praying also, Meg, that you will be at ease and in peace knowing that God will not keep back anything that is good. I am praying for a true miracle. I know the God I serve. I come to him trusting and believing that he can do abundantly more than anything we ask of him and that he will never fail us ever.
I will be praying. Keep in the word of God so that his truth can fill you during this time of trial. God bless you, my friend, and let me know how K is doing.
April 1, 2011 at 12:42 am
T Wright
Hello, and thank you soooo much for believing GOD with me. I need to clearify that my marriage is fine. (thank GOD) The issue that I have is a legal issue where I made some bad decisions five years ago that I am now having to deal with. I have been fully cooperative and have accepted responsibilityand I have repented for my wrong doings and sins. Please continue to pray for me that GOD will not allow me to be taken away from my family. Soooooo many people’s lives would be affected by my absence. I am praying that GOD will touch the hearts of all of those in the decision-making process. This has been a very very overwhelming experience filled with fear,doubt,worry,stress,anxiety,depression,weight loss,loss of interest in many things ETC. Satan has really tried to take me COMPLETELY OUT! I have NEVER been in trouble before. I realize that some storms God allows us to go through for various spiritual reasons, and some storms his Grace and Mercy takes us around. This experience has really opened my eyes and HUMBLED and BROKEN me. It has really brought me closer to GOD. I have never prayed and studied GOD’s word so much in my life. I realize I NEED Him in every aspect of my life. I know we serve a GOD of many chances and HE is in full control. Thank you sooo much for believing GOD with me and my wife. I pray that GOD will continue to bless you and your family as well. I am reminded THIS TOO SHALL PASS!
April 1, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi T, I will be praying for your situation. As you seek God out in his word, ask him for the strength to stand in faith. God’s greatest works are done through his children in crisis. God can do so much more than we know. It may be very unsettling for you to think about the consequence you may have to pay, T, but please keep in your heart the truth that no matter what happens, if you belong to Christ, it will work out for your good! To be humbled and broken now is the best place you can be for God to do great things through you and for you. I am believing that God has already found favor with you on this matter. When worry starts filling your mind, you must take it captive to Christ and remember that your God is bigger than any problem that you can ever face. Don’t let the devil try to bring you down with his lies. You cannot lose as a child of God!
I will be praying deeply for your situation and your faith to increase. Stay in the word, practice your faith and trust your God!
I am here to help you through prayer.
April 13, 2011 at 10:06 am
Beth
My son’s situation continues………. seems to be worse actually………. I really do believe God is with us. I claim his promises as ours……..promises to give us a hope and a future……..promises to be with us always…… I ask that you join me in prayer. When I get so overwhelmed I cannot even form the words I know God hears my moans and understands. When I can form words, but feel lost as to what they should be, I say the Lords Prayer out loud. Thank you and bless you for your ministry. Beth
April 13, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Celeste
Hi Marianne
I just want to say thank you for this website. I recently lost my son who was born sleeping at 34 weeks on 9 March, 2011. His name was Meshach. This has been the fifth loss I’ve experienced with no living children. The 1st four losses were in the 1st and 2nd trimesters but this recent loss is the worst of all because I actually saw my son, held him in my arms and took pictures of him. Please pray for me to be strong. I know God is shouting to get my attention and I do believe he wants me to focus on him and I know he is a jealous God. Maybe he saw that the baby was going to get in the way of what he has planned for me, maybe? I love the Lord and I have surrendered all to him after this loss. I ask you to pray also for a friend of mine whose name is Celeste and she has colon cancer. Pray also for my friend Michelle who is going through marital and financial problems. Pray for my friend John who is going through very hard financial problems. Thank you so much in advance.
Your friend in Christ….Celeste
April 13, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Celeste
Hi Marianne
I forgot to mention, I’ve recently joined a support group for women like myself and realised there are so many women in the world longing for a child but cannot have one. Please pray for the women who are barren, infertile, cannot carry to term or who have any complications concerning child bearing. Thanks again… I am praying to..
April 13, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Celeste, I will be praying for you. I am so sorry that you lost the child you were carrying. I hope you know that these children are now in the face of God and they will never suffer. One day you will see all of those children. For now, it is an immense heartache for women who have trouble conceiving. My heart is with you. I had a friend who had five miscarriages like you. She opted to adopt a beautiful baby girl. Then, she got pregnant with twins and also had another child after that! I don’t know if you will have children naturally, I just know that God can do great things and that he knows your heart. I do not believe for one second that he took this child so you could focus on him. Celeste, we won’t know until we are with him one day, but there was a reason that they did not make it. God does not punish you that way. I do hope that you draw near to him because he is the source of all your comfort and peace. Read your bible each day and find out something new about him. Just a chapter each day gives you strength and power to face all of your pain and struggles. God is going to take you through this pain, Celeste. Our Lord knows how to give us good things. Although we must stay strong in this dark and perishing world, God’s plan for us will stand the test and he will not fail to fulfill all that he has planned for our lives. He will not leave you alone in your loss. I will be lifting you up every night for God to do a great work through you so that all will know that your God is faithful! Keep trusting and believing, Celeste! By faith, see the truth of God’s love. Don’t look at your cirucumstance, look at your God! He has authority over all things including your ability to bear children. I will be praying, dear sister!
It is good that you belong to a support group. Share your faith with them. Let them know that you trust the power of God. I will also be lifting up Celeste, Michelle and John. You are a good friend to want to pray for them. Remember to stay in the word, Celeste. Let God speak to you through his word. I am here for you and I hope you will come back to let me know how you are doing.
Stay in peace,my friend. God’s plan for you is perfect and he will do what is good!
April 13, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Beth, my heart is breaking for you. I have just cried out a prayer to God for you and your son. Whatever it is that is coming against your son, I pray for God’s intercession and his power to overcome. I pray for victory in this situation. I pray for you to have wisdom and discernment in dealing with this situation. I pray for God’s protection and peace to be upon you.
Beth, I know you are feeling overwhelmed right now. You really don’t know what to do but it is so good that you are turning to God for his help. I want you to read 2Chronicles, Chapter 20. It is a story of King Jehoshaphat and what he did when vast armies were coming at his people from all sides. Read it and see how God can handle major attacks and bring victory even when the situation seems impossible. The answer to all your fears and struggles is in God’s word. Please start reading faithfully each day. God will speak to you through his word. I am praying for you and your son, Beth. Be strong and keep your eyes on Christ. He will be with you in this battle. Don’t let the enemy tell you anything different. I am here for you, my sister!
April 14, 2011 at 8:32 am
Beth
Marianne, How I appreciate you and they way you allow God to use you and this blog. I don’t know what today or tomorrow hold……….but I know God holds all my days, (and nights), and tomorrows. I also appreciate your counsel to be increasing time in the word. I am 3 hours out from a court appearance, and at this point I feel more peace than I have in days. It can only be God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. I have two very dear friends, (one is also my sister, what a blessing) who are also covering me and my son in prayer. God Bless you and the gift God gave you that you are using to bless so many! Beth
April 14, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Beth, for your kind words of encouragement to me. I always ask for God to give me his counsel to write and I trust that he does. I will be continuing in my prayers for you and your son. I am going to trust that God has already commanded his angels to be in that courtroom and that his will to be done. I am praying that the judge or magistrate will be led by the hand of God. Whatever happens, Beth, be assured that the army of the living God will be with you. His plan is perfect. Read the word and let this truth sink deep into your heart. I am here for you so please let me know how it goes. If you want to speak privately, just email me at : commish07@zoominternet.net.
Take hope, dear friend, for God is with you.
April 14, 2011 at 2:06 pm
Celeste
Dear Marianne
I felt so happy when I saw your response. Thank you for those words and for letting me know that God’s intention for me is a marvelous one and that he is not punishing me by taking my babies. You are blessed and I pray that you will continue to do the good work that God has assigned to you.
Blessings
April 18, 2011 at 11:11 am
Trish
Marianne,
I thank God for your writing! I have been so discouraged and depressed, praying and crying out to God, needing strength, peace, encouragement. Today I ‘found’ your blog. I too have had “head knowledge” for years and years, but now desperately desire a close intimate relationship.
My husband left after 30 years of marriage, plans to divorce me and make a life with the object of his adultery. Early on God led me to some scripture promises of restoration and the fact that the battle is His, so I am standing for the restoration of my marriage and family. My adult children are angry and bitter towards their dad, and he with them because they are so against his life and choices, and they all treat me with more pity than respect. We have three young ones we adopted- two of which are autistic, that have been hurt and confused and rebelling. Only one of the seven has relationship with the Lord. My eldest’s family of five will be moving in with me this month. His brother’s family of three already had to move in because he developed unexplained, untreatable seizures in the last year. My oldest daughter and her daughter also live with me. Only one of my children is not at home and she is young and just recently left. I have no job, education, or skills since we had decided I would be a stay at home mom. His family hates me over a lie that was told by a “good Christian” family member. My parents have Alzheimer’s and dementia, have rapidly progressed over the last year and barely know what is going on. My life feels like Satan has declared all out war. I have never felt so worthless, inadequate, unloved, rejected, and alone. The pain has been almost unbearable. I struggle with the hurt and doubt. I don’t doubt what God has said or is capable of. I doubt myself and pretty much everything else. I pray, read my Bible, read devotions, becoming more active in church, and am trying to be strong and faithful, but I feel so weak. I wonder, “Where is the fruit of the spirit?” When are things going to get better? Why do I feel that I am not getting closer to God? Please pray for me and my family.
Trish
April 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Trish, I have begun immediately to pray for you and I will continue to do so. I do take seriously my burden to pray for those who ask and I will be lifting you up every night. I am deeply pained by your struggles. It is such an example of the workings of the enemy. But the truth is that God has a way to lift you above and beyond your battle! It may seem impossible for God to do much to restore your family but God has the power to do amazingly more than we ask and I believe he can.
Because your prayer request is so personal, you may feel better emailing me at : commish07@zoominternet.net where we can talk privately. I will be with you in this battle. The prayers we take to God are a powerful force against our trials and attacks. I know that it can seem like you are alone in your pain but you are not. God is close to the brokenhearted and he has a way to help you. Please email me. I am here for you, my sister. Stay in peace knowing that God can always make a way!!
April 28, 2011 at 11:20 am
Mindy
I have been feeling low and non-existant lately – I know much of it extends from the fact that I have been unable to find a place of worship that I can tie to. There is much going on in my life and I know I am weak. I actually was contemplating “the will of God will not lead you where the
grace of God cannot keep you” and decided to google it – I stumbled upon your writings and flipped through them. Such simplistic words, but oh so powerful. I feel that I was led here today.
thank-you so much for sharing. We all need those reminders from time to time. Especially the reminder that there are like souls out there, just like us, struggling to find that peace that passes understanding.
I have never posted on a blog before. I have never asked for prayers from strangers before. Please pray for me.
April 28, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Mindy, I am so glad that God brought you here. I take these prayer requests to heart and I will be lifting you up in prayer each night. You are at a low point in your life and it is making you feel like you are not worth much. Those thoughts come from the enemy who wants to take you down. The truth is that God has a perfect plan for your life. The truth is that you were fearfully and wonderfully made and that all that concerns you was designed by God for his purposes. You may be feeling weak now, but you must focus on the fact that if you have a relationship with Christ and you have surrendered your life to him, you have the limitless power of the Spirit of God living in you. The power that raised Christ from the dead is the power you have to conquer any and all things that come against you in life. Your weakness has been made strong by Christ’ power! There is now nothing impossible for God to give to you.
Mindy, the most important thing you can do right now is to read your bible every single day. Start with just one chapter and then let God open your eyes to more. If you read my testimony, I was into religion and had no power of my own. I just decided one day to open the bible just to see what it was all about. I cannot explain how over time, I became drawn to the message of truth that I would read everyday. I can’t explain it, but over time, my eyes were unveiled to the truth of the gospel. There is power in God’s word. Please be sure to read something everyday from it. You are looking for peace? You will find it in God’s word! I hope you have a good bible. Let me know if you don’t.
I will be praying for God to help guide you on the path he has just for you. It was good that you took that first step to ask for prayer. I believe with all of my heart that God hears and answers the prayers of those who trust him. The messages I write about are all things that God has taken me through. I say one thing in almost all of them which is: never let your problem be bigger than your God! The enemy will always try to get you to think that nothing can be done to help you.
Whatever you are going through, Mindy, Christ is the answer. He will not fail you and nothing can stop him from finishing the work that he started in you. You are loved more than you can ever imagine. You will never be alone to fight your battles. The peace that surpasses all understanding comes in knowing that your God will ALWAYS make a way to take you through every struggle and pain that you endure. That is the truth that Christ died to give you.
I am here for you and I hope you will stop back. From the first prayer request of Sam at the top to the last prayer request, I lift them all to the throne of mercy knowing that God will help! God bless you, my sister! Take captive every thought to the obedience of Christ alone!
May 5, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Mari
Three years ago I had a baby out of wedlock. I was never really committed to a personal relationship with Jesus, but a few months ago I decided to give my life to the Lord.
My son’s father and I were planning to get married in a few weeks time, when on the 1st of March he decided to call the wedding off and went back to live with his parents in Pretoria. His parents aren’t Christians and they have a very bad influence on him, it is very much out of character for him to do what he did, to just leave me and our little boy.
I love Jaco (my son’s father) so much and I fully believe that it is God’s will for us to be together as a family. I ask you to please pray that he will come to realize his mistake, that God would take control of his life so that he can be the father our son needs him to be.
Mari
May 5, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Mari, I will be praying for you and Jaco. Many times, young men get scared about making that commitment to marriage. For the sake of your son, I will be praying for God’s will in this matter and for you to be provided with all that you need as you wait. I know it is hard for you now. You must keep your focus on Christ by reading his word and getting the truth. Keep praying for Jaco and for his parents. Do all that you can do and then leave the rest to God. No matter what happens, your God will be with you. Jesus knows the plans he has for you and for your son. I will be praying for you each night. Don’t let the enemy fill you with doubt and lies. Your life has been planned out long before the earth was formed. This situation will not destroy you. Christ has a way to restore and heal all things and I will be praying for you to stay in his peace. Stop back, please, and let me know how you are doing. God bless you, Mari !
May 6, 2011 at 7:11 am
mari
Thank you so much for your prayers,I will never stop praying for Jaco,if only for our son Joshua’s sake.
May 11, 2011 at 12:08 am
RAUL
Pls pray for my me, my wife, my brother Jojo and my parents to restore and heal us in our sickness. God bles you.
Raul from Philippines
May 11, 2011 at 12:11 am
RAUL
My ailing father, he has frequent attack, chest pain, diabetes, and also my mother and me, both has high blood pressure. pls pray for us to restore our health. Thank you
Raul of Philippines
May 12, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Anonymous
Please pray for my father whom has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, the cancer affected his kidneys and he is now undergoing dialysis, he’s also been under severe depression, please lift him up in prayers for we believe that cancer, kidney failure and depression must and will bow to the name of Jesus, we are believing God for his total healing in Jesus name. This has been a tough time for all the family members, please pray for us too.
please pray for me
May 12, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Raul, I will certainly add you to my prayer list and lift you and your family up each and every night. Your health issues are before a God who can heal you with a word. The main thing is that you trust Christ as your Savior and believe that he can do all things. Once you do that, your life and your family
is in his hands to work it all out for your good. It may seem like God is not hearing your prayers but that is not true. He does hear you and his eyes are always on you.
I will be praying for Christ to heal your family and restore you all to wholeness. I also pray that your faith will be strengthened and that you will have a greater understanding of the power of the God you serve.
Whatever happens, God has a plan for your life and he will not fail to help you in every difficulty. Read the word of God and get to know him intimately. In order to have victory in this world, you must know Christ! I am praying that you and your family do. I will be praying for you. Please stop back anytime and let me know how you and your family are doing.
Stand in faith, Raul, and don’t waiver for God is not going to fail you. God bless you, my friend.
May 12, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, I will be joining with you in believing God to heal your father. My heart is breaking for all of you as I know how difficult this time can be. I will be praying continuously for your father. I know that he is loved by Christ, I will be praying for the mercy of God to heal and restore him that we all may give glory to God! The truth of it all is that God does not care what stage your cancer is in. One is not more difficult than the other for him to heal. His power transcends all sickness and disease. To those who belong to Christ, we have been given access to the throne of grace to offer our petitions and have them heard and answered. It does not matter what the doctors say for the final verdict always belongs to God who has numbered our days before one of them came to be.
Be sure to read your Scripture daily so that the truth of all that I say will become very real to you. Let his power protect you from the lies of the enemy who wants you to feel defeated. Nothing is impossible for God. Never let your circumstance limit God’s power. He will always be bigger and more than able to do all things!
I will be lifting your father, you and your family up in prayer. Please let me know how you are doing. You can email me if you want to talk privately: commish07@zoominternet.net
Be strong and let the peace of Christ fill you despite all that is happening. He is with you for you will never be alone.
May 16, 2011 at 9:19 pm
K Zhang
HI Marianne,
I just started bloggig about my Christian life at PrayerKingdom. Your blog inspire me to continue and it gives me hope. Thanks for visiting. Please pray for me and my blog. May lots of people be saved, feel loved and be encouraged. Thanks.
May 16, 2011 at 11:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi K, glad you stopped by. I will pray for your blog and for you to share the kingdom of God will all. I will drop by to visit again. I am so glad to meet another sister in Christ!
May 18, 2011 at 2:40 am
raul of philippines
Hi Marriane,
Pls find my prayer request last May 11 (above) for my family… God is great, He is so good, my father is well now, he was hospitalized & confined in ICU last thursday & friday, but now May 18, he will be out of hospital, the doctor said he is fine now.. Thank you Marianne Lordi for the prayers, really God is working, He is alive.. May God continue to shower your life with overflowing blessings… Thank you.. thank you..
May 18, 2011 at 9:55 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Raul, I am so glad that your father is doing better! God is so good. I will, however, continue to keep you and your family in prayer. Each person God brings here to my site stays in my heart. Christ is indeed alive and he is the source of our strength. Bless you, dear friend, and stand in faith. I will continue praying for you!
May 20, 2011 at 12:46 am
Angela
Dear Marianne, I have a difficult relationship with another family whom God has knit my heart with. It’s very complicated, but in a nutshell, the mother in this family causes my heart great injury. I was lamenting tonight (aka, crying for three hours) until the words you spoke on your blog watered the promises already set in my heart, until they grew into peace. Please remember me in your prayers regarding this relationship. Pray that I will remember to lean into Jesus every step of the way. I know He will get me through it! I choose to believe the promises of God, not my emotions. AMEN!
May 20, 2011 at 8:27 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Angela, whenever my heart is grieved, I take it to Christ, the only one who can heal me. I will be lifting up your situation and praying for God to bring a resolution that will give you peace. Once you surrender this problem to God, you learn to trust that he hears and that he will work it out for your good. Whatver is causing you pain in the relationship with this family must all be given to Christ for him to work it out. As difficult as it is, just keep up your prayers for them and for God to touch the mother’s heart and soften it to do good. You can rest knowing that the final outcome is always in his hands. Use this time to grow closer to God. The stresses and strife of your life can distract you from your relationship with him. He knows your story, Angela, and he wrote the final chapter. He knows how to mend this problem. Read your Scriptures daily so that you will know the God you serve.
When you belong to Christ, my friend, you don’t sweat the details. You just keep your eyes on him as he calms the storms and keeps you standing on the water! I will be with you and praying for you each and every night. Stay in peace for your God is with you. Don’t look at your cirucumstance……….LOOK AT YOUR GOD! Stop back and let me know how you are doing.
May 23, 2011 at 1:25 am
Kriana
Hi Marrianne,
Its been a while since you last heard of me. Im ok now. Im still single yaa but I live life. Which I think is cool cuz im happy.
I know God says that We should honor our parents. Marianne im havin trouble with my mom. I don’t know who to talk to cuz the issue seems so sensitive to be heard by others So m writing to you. I know my mom Is havin an affair with my uncle. Though she wont admit it ofcourse, but my sense tellin me yes and my auntie confirmed it to me. My aunt kept herself this thing for over 5 years. She saw messages of them two. You know I don’t know what to do. My aunt is always crying and she now talks trash to my mom which my mom just ignores. My aunt don’t want our family to knew about this because she don’t want our family destroyed. Im the eldest among the 4 broods. I pity my dad Marianne. Did God really planned this? Is there something I should to stop this?
Kind regards,
Kriana
May 23, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Kriana, this is a terrible situation and my heart is with you. God of course did not plan this but he did know of it. I don’t know what you could do to stop this affair but maybe you could talk privately to your mother and tell her that she is hurting many people with her actions. Confront her with all that you know and let her know that this affair will cost her more than she is willing to pay. Then all you can do is pray for her and your uncle. Pray for their eyes to be open to their sin. Pray for God to help restore the marriages of your mother and your uncle. I will join in praying for them too. This is how the enemy breaks up families and destroys hope! Do not tell anyone else. Wait and see what happens. I know that eventually, your mother’s sinful actions will find her out. She is now blinded by the enemy. Keep praying, Kriana. We must let God fight this battle but we will be fighting on our knees. Stay strong, dear friend. I will be praying each night for them. Please stop back and let me know what happens. I am here for you. This is all so sad.
May 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Kimberly
Dear Marianne,
I stumbled upon your blog this morning and of course by no accident. God lead me here. Let me say that I have been going through your blogs this morning and feeling so uplifted! I have already shared some of your beautiful words of wisdom, strength,and grace with others. I am in a battle right now and I need prayer that God will see me through this time. As a single mom of three I have always had financial battles and it only seems to get tougher. Almost to the point of being unbearable. Please pray that God will touch my family and help us through these very very difficult days ahead. I love you in Christ and you are such an encouragement!
May 24, 2011 at 6:25 pm
mm
Thank for your this opportunity.
My prayer request is: I’m in a great relationship with a man named
A.P. He’s an amazing guy and I could see myself having a
lifetime with him. Happy together. And I believe in it because it seems
so real to me. Its all I ever truly want. I repent of all my sins and
will do anything to retrieve that wish/ this miracle.
Eventually falling in love, marriage, kids, and just being each other’s
best friends and lovers to the end. To be patient with each other,
respect each other, grow to be good people with the help of each other,
forgive each other and resolve (our) problems, comfort each other,
laugh with each other, be open to each other, honesty, trust,
trustworthy, to have our potential love to grow and nurture, our
interest in each other to prosper and nurture, faithful to each other,
to have an open hearted and opened minded relationship, to accept/
understand each other, and to have a bond and connection that is
emotional, mental, and physical. I believe in this and have faith. I
promise to serve with God forever if this is granted. Read the bible. Be involved with the church and our kids to be involved.
Be more outgoing and understand and accept my fellow man. Forgive me for all my sins. I don’t deserve this much happiness. Do many people are suffering. Please, please always pray for them. Always. No one should be forgotten or alone.
Amen! God bless
May 25, 2011 at 8:18 am
Marianne Lordi
mm, I am not quite certain of what your prayer request is but I want to share something with you. You don’t have to barter with God to receive something good from him. By his own word in Psalm 84, ” No good will he withhold from him whose walk is righteous”. If you are a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, you have been made righteous and all that is good for you will be allowed by God. You promised to serve God forever if your request is granted. That is like trying to buy the favor of God and it will never happen. A true believer serves God even when it seems like a prayer is not answered.
I will keep you in prayer, my friend, and hope that you will grow in understanding of the truth of God’s will for those who belong to him. He has great plans for your life if you surrender your will to his. God bless you.
May 25, 2011 at 8:37 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kimberly, I am so glad that God brought you here to my site for I have already begun praying for you. I want you to know that I was once a single mom and I know how difficult that is. For that reason, I pray for single mothers all the time. It is a struggle just to make ends meet much less giving the children what they really want. I know that you are weary and sometimes fearful of what is to come but I want you to know that your God is with you and he is going to provide for your needs. Kimberly, your battle is a hard one but it is not stronger than the power of Christ who lives in you. If you belong to Christ, he will burden hearts to help you. I want you to know that I will keep your family in prayer each night and I will be here for you to talk to if you need. Just email me at: commish07@zoominternet.net anytime you want to talk privately. All that I write in my articles are things that God has taken me through. For years, I was unable to completely trust that he would meet my needs, especially when I was a single mother. I can tell you that if you will commit your ways to Christ and seek his will, he will not ever fail to help you. His eyes are on you right now and he knows your struggle. He did not bring you this far with three beautiful children to leave you alone to fight this battle. He is with you, my sister! He is going to help you. Be sure to read your bible every single day so that his truth will give you hope and strength to get through the day. When you start feeling like it will never end, that is just the voice of the enemy trying to break you down with his lies. Don’t listen to him!
Some people will say that this messge I am giving you won’t pay the bills. Yes, it will. The promises of God will never fail you if you don’t give up. The power that raised Christ from the dead lives in every believer! You are stronger than you think and this battle is not yours for God will fight for you. Whatever happens, know that you are not alone and that you can never be defeated. Be strong, my friend, for the battle you are facing is being fought on holy ground. The Spirit of Christ will take you through. I have already taken you into my heart. I will be praying for you every night and as God brings you to mind. Please feel free to contact me anytime. I have been where you are and I know my God who brought me to where I am.
Bless you, Kimberly, and stay in peace knowing that God’s plan for your life will never fail! My love and prayers are always with you.
May 26, 2011 at 11:54 pm
tina
Dear Marianne,
I believe it was meant for me to find your website. I was crying and asking God to help me tonite. I am in very deep financial distress from a long battle with cancer my husband had. The good Lord did answer my prayer a month ago when the doctors said my husband’s cancer was in remission. Please pray for him that this horrible disease can never enter his body again! He has suffered so much for 2 years and it caused problems with his kidneys and heart as well.
I humbly ask for your prayers for him to be completely healed. He is a good Christian man and only 49 years old. He wants so much to be healthy and strong again so that he can be a blessing to others. This whole battle I have also endured has exhausted me and my faith in God was the only thing that kept me going.
If you would please pray for us and pray for us to receive financial blessings as we have become devastated from the costs from the illness. Please pray for us to receive good employment and financial blessings! I pray for you too Marianne because you are blessing so many of us who have found your website and have been so comforted by your wonderful writings filled with scriptures. Bless you.
May 28, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Marianne Lordi
My dear friend, Tina,
My heart breaks for you but I have been praying for you since I received your comment while I was away on a trip. I have added you and your husband to my prayer list and I will be praying faithfully for God to completely restore your husbands health and for your serious financial problems.
Tina, those financial problems can make you feel weary and burdened. There may be some mornings when just getting out of bed takes effort. I don’t know how God is going to help you but I know that he is! I hope that you read your bible daily and gain strength from just knowing how Christ has helped so many people who were in worse shape than you. Jesus is not a respecter of persons. He does not do good for one of his own and not the other. Although, his plan is different for each of us, at the core of his purpose for our lives is an amazing plan of victory . He has plans for your life that you can not even imagine! If you knew where he took me from and where he brought me to, you would understand why I speak with knowledge on the God we serve. We are all in hopeless, helpless situations but that is okay. It is at that point when we can do nothing for ourselves that the power of God is manifested abundantly for those who believe! Tina, no matter how anxious or fearful you may be in your situation, somehow I just know that you have that mustard seed of faith that is going to believe even when you can’t see how God is going to do it. He is not going to be late. It may seem like it, but you watch and see.
No matter how bad it appears, just remember that God’s plan for you can’t fail. Sometimes he takes what you have only to give you something better! I know that for a fact. I love you, dear sister, and I will be here for you. Please email me to talk privately: commish07@zoominternet.net
Whatever you are facing, your God is bigger. Stay strong. Jesus said that he would leave you his peace despite the troubles you will have on this earth. He wasn’t lying. He loves you way too much to let you fail now! And I thank you so much for your prayers for me. That is what keeps me going! Keep in touch, please. I do care!
May 30, 2011 at 8:28 am
Celeste
Hello again Marianne
I asked for prayer some time ago when I lost my son on March 09 at 34 weeks. Now I have to go back out to work on June 08 but my goodly boss sent a message to me stating: She knows everything and I should resign and if I do she will fire me. Now, my boss is a very difficult person to deal with and she got even worse during my pregnancy where she gave me a really hard time. Even the people in the office were saying she acts as though she doesn’t want me to have the child. I took her unreasonable requests for an entire year until the ending up of my pregnancy I went to her superiors and told them what has been going on. I couldn’t even eat properly at work during my pregnancy because she would demand things of me during my lunch hour (things got really bad). I think I did let my emotions get the better of me when I went to her boss but then again she is not someone you can talk to. The last time I tried to tell her something about her unreasonable requests (and they are not work related) she got very offended that I didn’t want to do it. So apparently her boss told her what I said, bearing in mind that I’m not the only woman who complains about her so why single me out? My Pastor advised me to not resign because he said she doesn’t have the right to take bread out the mouths of God’s children. She is basically what you call conceited and wants everybody to like her despite her attitude. Please pray for me for strength, boldness, faith and trust in God’s promise to us. I need to be able to face these people come June 08. I get anxious just thinking about it so much that my belly boils plus from time to time I still think about my son. So I know it’s not healthy. I plan to go on a fast starting tomorrow and ending Friday. I really do need to get God’s favour in this situation because I cannot afford to get fired and for what, telling the truth? I know her, she will pressure me into leaving. My faith has been wavering at times because of the loss of my son so I do need so much to believe in God’s promises to us and believe that this battle is His and He will do it for me. I really don’t need the pressure from her anymore especially since after losing my son. Thank you so much for your prayers and I feel comforted knowing I can ask you to pray for me. Thanks again
May 30, 2011 at 8:37 am
Juliet
Dear ML,
First, I would like to say thank you for creating a website like yours. I was praying to God at the office one afternoon and he led me to your webste, via my prayer that he show me that he was indeed real. I printed off all 60 or so pages of your prayers and took them home to read that weekend. I believe that you have an anointing over your life that is being expressed through your internet ministry. THIS is why the internet has been created – for sites such as yours.
I write this prayer request in hopes that it helps not only myself but other single women who are trusting God for a life partner.
After 18 years of intentionally removing myself from the world of dating, I devoted myself to The Lord, in an effort to show him first in my life. I worked, took care of my parents and got to know God, one on one, making him first in my life. He led me to a bible study with a Seventh Day Adventist woman at my work. Five years later I was baptised at an SDA Conference here in Atlanta, GA last year. Getting baptized was the best decision I have ever made.
I expressed a hope that God had a mate for me and at the encouragement of my SDA friends, I joined a popular SDA website for single SDA’s. This turned out to be a great idea as it provided me a way to get to know SDA men and how they lived their lives for Christ. You see, as strange as it sounds, I did not join the site to date, lol. I really joined to see how SDA men live their lives for Christ! I made this clear on my profile. As a child of divorce, I am intimately aquainted with the sanctity of marriage. I am also fully aware of how Satan is bound and determined to undermine marriages because of the unity it creates with two God fearing people.
I armed myself with as much education about marriage during this 18 years, including the 1st “marriage” being that of my relationship with Christ. I wrote all of this on my profile page so that my intentions were clear.
I gave myself one year on the website to get to know SDA men as friends. After about 9 months, I met a great guy named Danny. He lives in Arkansas. He is 40 years old. He has never been married and has no children, nor does he want any (I don’t either). He knows the Lord. He teaches Sabbath Study at his SDA Church. Danny is on disability for a back problem he had after a surgery go wrong at a well known hospital in California. He is almost always in severe pain. He can walk and get around okay, but tires easily.
When we met, I knew he was looking for a wife. His profile said so. My whole reason for joining the dating site was at the suggestion of some SDA pals. This made sense because it was a way to see how SDA men lived their lives for Christ from a semi-anonymous perspective. As I have already shared, I have intentionally not dated for 18 years. Danny has not either. We were able to form a bond right away through our mutual love of Christ, and began a bible study, prayer and a fellowship based relationship. As the weeks went by I realized that As the weeks went by, I found that really liked him. We had similar upbringings – camp, music lessons, divorced parents, we loved nature and reading, had a keen interest in health and nutrition and education. Most of all we loved The Lord. We have friends of all races and ages. Our bible study and my personal study went through the roof. A huge blessing to us both.
This went on for 8 months and he asked me if I felt that we should meet. I said I would think about it, but I knew I wanted to meet him before too much time went by. One of the “rules” for dating on line is to meet a person within a 6-12 month time frame. Around this time, he was having extremely painful back problems and we began to pray for relief.
MM, Danny takes no pain medication. He practices some form of pain management by doing a lot of walking, practicing a healthy lifestyle and staying active in church and his job. He loves basketball and although he cannot play anymore, he talked about it all the time, so I sent him a basketball. I also learned that he had a wish to be seen by the famous Dr. Benjamin Carson the neurosurgeon who happens to be SDA.
We got the idea to write Dr. Carson a letter. So we started praying over Danny’s wish and we started writing the letter. While Danny gathered his medical records, I had him relay the story of his back problems to me and then we chronologically documented them so that Dr. Carson had a clear picture of who Daniel was. I wrote Daniel’s bio and inserted his photo and resume, so that Dr. Carson could see how special Danny was. The letter took about 3 weeks to write. We pored over every word until it was perfect. Then we prayed over it and sent it off.
In the meantime, Danny asked me again if I wanted to come see him. I said yes and be bought me a plane ticket. I flew to Arkansas the day after my birthday for 5 days. Danny met me at the airport and it was as if we had known one another our whole lives. He took me to lunch, we went shopping for groceries (we both love to cook and eat) and then we went to his place to start cooking. Just so you and your readers are aware, Danny basically moved out of his apartment and let me stay there while he stayed at a hotel. Danny was really talking marriage around this time.
I did more listening than talking, but it is hard not to get excited when you have a guy who was praying for you day and night, calling all the time, and having bible study scripture study almost every night for 8 months. I realized that I loved him. He loved me and told me so.
The 5 days I spent with him were the best of my life, MM. It was the way the bible says it should be. A little bit of heaven on earth. We took long walks in the afternoon, went to church, shopped, cooked, ate together. We went to Sabbath Study, Vespers (Danny is a church elder) and everyone was very welcoming and kind. The entire church was praying over me and our relationship, even though I’d asked Danny not to really talk about our relationship in terms of marriage to the congregation. He did anyway. I guess that after 18 years of not marrying, he was as excited as I was.
Although Danny and I made a promise to one another not to meet friends and family just yet, two of his friends insisted on meeting me. These people are in their 60′s and are both divorced SDA’s. They do not attend Danny’s church. I was sort of surprised that they insisted on showing up anyway and even more surprised that Danny allowed them to – after our promise! So you can imagine my bewilderment when Danny’s friends showed up, who I would classify as his “spiritual parents”. More about them later…
In contrast, Danny’s church members were WONDERFUL. Yes, a few did make comments, like whispering to me when were we to be married, but it was sort of said with a nudge and then an admonishment that they were not supposed to really ask me that. I’d actually spoken to Danny’s pastor weeks before I went out there to get a feel for who he was. His pastor could not have spoken more highly of Daniel. Since Danny is Sabbath School Teacher and an elder of his church, I got to attend Vespers with him Friday evening and really see him interact with the other church elders – all seems to be wonderful people, all were married for years.
So, you can imagine my bewilderment upon meeting his “spritual parents”, who seemed to be off the beaten path, God loving, but had an oddness about them that I could not quite identify right away. I was asked rather personal questions by them both, such as if I woned my own home, and about my knowledge of the bible. I got throgugh the meeting fine, but was sort of unnerved.
Stranger still was his “spritual mother”. Although she was asked not to come, she drove two hours through the night just to meet me She is estranged from both of her children who happen to be Danny’s age. Danny knows little about this woman, or at least he told me did. I found it odd that after 5 years of friendship, he had no telephone number for her, did not have an address for her, did not know what she did for a living, etc. She made it clear to me that she was a permanent fixture in Daniel’s life and insisted on spending the night with me at his apartment.
MM, I got very mixed vibes from this woman. On the one hand she spoke of Godly things, but I read her spirit as something else. Even more weird was that Danny left for the hotel and was not there when she arrived. Anyway, we sat down to talk and when I told her that Danny loved me and that I loved him, she replied “that’s so cute” and shrugged her shoulders. She is an intelligent woman but she has a type of double talk that I could not identify until a few days later. MM, it was as if on the surface she was Godly. But her subtext read something very different.
She says kind things but the undercurrent of our conversation struck me as jealous and deeply manipulative. Danny told me afterwards that she reminded him not to touch me (he may have touched my shoulder or grabbed my hand or something while she was there). She also made a point of telling me that although Danny asked her not to come, she said she was coming anyway because she just “had to see this girl”. There is much more to the story, but suffice to say, I felt as if I were in competition with her – a woman nearly 23 years older than I.
She shared a strange story that sthe reason for her divorce was that she was “too spiritually advanced for her husband”. Danny told me afterwards that she told him her own two children are “Demons”. Danny also gives her money “gas money” as he told me and showed me a $20.00 bill that he planned to give her. MM, I am pretty intuitive, probably a bit more than most and I picked up on the fact that she was regularly getting money from Danny somehow. When I asked Danny if this was the case, he gave me two answers. One that he gave her money. Two that they were loans. Then he changed his answer and said that they were not loans.
I have analyzed this scenario to the nth degree, which is probably not a good idea, however I will share more about what I have come up with later, but I seriously believe that this person has somehow turned Daniel into her “spritiual Boaz” meaning she is leeching emotional and financial support from him much the way a wife would. I say this because she made a point of also letting me know the following – these are her exact words…that she can come and go as she pleases form Danny’s home.
That she does not need an invitation from him. That she always brings her own blankets, sheets and towels. That he is like a son to her “her son from another mother” she calls him. Over breakfast she actually told the both of us that she’d “had a vision that we (Danny an myself) would marry and live next to her on her property in Mississippi”. I was floored and shot Danny a look. We both laughed about it afterwards, but I found NONE of that funny.
As for his “spiritual father” I would say he is somewhat controlling of Daniel as well from the perspective that Danny depends heavily on him for guidance in The Bible and in men and life matters. Fine. Danny has already granted this man the role of being his health care proxy, which absolutely floored me. Danny is on disability for his back problems and works limited hours at University. As I shared with you already, Danny has a brilliant mind and is a trained electrical engineer. This is part of what drew me to him because I work with engineers at my work and am familiar with the way their minds work. My biggest fear for him is that these people are staying in his life to dominate and control him. Why? Control.
Danny’s biological parents are divorced and still alive. He has limited contact with them. He told me that his mother is terrified that he has joined a cult and believes he has been brainwashed. His father believes the same.
I talked to a trusted counselor about this situation and he gave me high marks for walking away. He also told me that people who have chronic pain like Danny are often preyed upon my others and that in Danny’s heightened pain periods he is probably lonely and will do or say anything for friendship, companionship etc. He also said that those in chronic pain will often find it hard to speak up for themselves – it just takes up too much emotion and energy. I could see this right away when I was with Danny. We would often sit down when he got tired and I tried to be super helpful when I was with him. He said afterwards that it felt like we were already married and that he did not expect me to do all of the things I did. I am super selective about who my friends are, but once I call you my friend that is it for me. I am loyal, loving and will do anything for you.
When I got back to Atlanta, I spoke to Daniel about my concerns. MM, he just didn’t get it. He said I was easily offended. MM, I live in a world of sin and I refuse to budge from reality. I am an excellent judge of character and believe that these “spiritual parents” are controlling Daniel. Even worse is that he doe snot know it. In my final email to Daniel I said that all I could offer him was friendship. My last email spoke of my feelings, which most likely challenged his manhood and integrity from the stand point of his being double-minded. This double mindednessness is related to how his spiritual parents communicated with me.
This was not the language I used, but this was my message. Danny said that he felt the Lord was trying to let him know that he was not ready for marriage. I was so upset over this that I have dumped all emails, photos, cards. I made the decision to sever all communication. I have also discontinued my on-line membership to the website and closed the special email account I opened so that Danny and I could chat sometimes when he was on too much pain to talk on the telephone.
I am brokenhearted over losing my friend and my possible life partner. I have been through a lot and refuse to be controlled by anyone except Jehovah God, who gives me a CHOICE. Yet I know that God’s ways are higher than my ways and that what what I did I did for God and to help someone who needed hope. I can’t really explain what happened except what I have written here. I own my own home, am debt free, have never been married and take excellent care of my health, my mind, my relationship with God.
I want for nothing and know how blessed I am, MM. I am well aquainted with what it takes to care for someone who is disabled, as I have nursed both of my parents until they died. Danny and I had many many conversations about our parents and agreed on all points. Our personalities fit. I needed a guy who had an intellectual side, but also a fun side. Who would give me my space, but who also was not afraid of closeness.
Someone who was not married before and had to children. Who was grounded in the word and had an active relationship with the Lord. Danny and I were becoming so close. Never an argument, few disagreements, which we carefully read over in the word to come to a decision. The 5 days we spent together (despite Dorothy and Merlyn) were among the happiest in my lifetime. Danny paid for my ticket and allowed me to stay at his place. I in turn helped with our food and cooking. After 8 months of talking every day, I had become very familiar with how much physical stuff he can do, so I was fully prepared to take over and give him a hand.
He said to me that he had not expected me to do all of what I did during my visit and was (happily) amazed. I didn’t mind cooking and cleaning. I actually enjoyed it. Well, this is everything. I feel so relieved that you know what I have been dealing with. I have been in agony over this situation, but I have no control over what happens now. I do not expect to ever hear from Danny again because I think he is too embarrassed and ashamed. I have been praying for weeks that God show me why this happened and why I am in so much pain. God helped me see that I need to work on getting my emotions under control and that He will continue to use me for HIS efforts to position his children where he needs them to be. This is not about personal happiness, although I believe that God wants this for us, however it is about allowing yourself to me used 100% for God’s purposes. Even though I may never know the truth about why this happened, I just need to find a way to keep trusting God. There are no guarantees in life, I guess. There is only God. I am determined to hold on to that.
I am asking that GOD’S WILL BE DONE over this situation, but also for those women who may read this. Although Danny and I prayed over our relationship every day, although we had bibles tudy, Sabbath study and prayer every day, it was not enough to grow our relationship into marriage. I still don’t understand what happened and why it has ended this way. MM, just please pray that God give me the strength to trust Him, to let go and move on.
God Bless You for your website and all that you do here.
Your sister in Christ, JAP
May 30, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Celeste, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I have no idea why people have to be so mean. You have been through enough with the loss of your unborn son. This is the workings of the enemy. I am going to pray for you to have wisdom and discernment in this matter. I pray also for God’s hedge of protection against the schemes of this woman. Stand your ground, Celeste. The Lord will not let you be taken down or harmed by this situation. Do what is right and speak only what is good. God is going to fight this battle for you. Don’t surrender because of ths woman. I pray that God will give you a peace about it. I don’t know where you work, but there are laws against harrassment and she can be sued. Just do your job to the best of your ability and leave the rest to God. You were right to report this problem. In the end, you will be the victor. I am praying for you, dear friend.
May 30, 2011 at 10:59 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Juliet, I read through your request and I must say that I see “red flags” here in this relationship. First of all, Danny is not being very truthful. To say that he gave his friend money, then said it was a loan, then changed it back to it was not a loan. What reasonable explanation could there be for this kind of answer? He is hiding something. Also, there is something not right about this woman who can just come to his house at anytime and to tell him not to touch you.
Juliet, I know you feel badly about losing what you thought was a life-partner but I think it was for the best. There is nothing worse than ending up with someone that you cannot trust or who listens to other people over you. I believe that God has the right one for you but that he will make it happen in his timing. I will be praying for you in this matter. I know you are brokenhearted over this all.
My friend, you wrote a lot in your request but I think that it should be addressed privately. If you would like, you can email me at: commish07@zoominternet.net and we can talk more. Sometimes the enemy makes a relationship look good on the outside but after a while, you know that it is not right. I will be praying for you. Don’t give up. God knows your heart and the healthy desire for a spouse. It will happen. I am here for you.
June 2, 2011 at 7:41 am
Shawn
Thank you for your website I just so happened to google trusting God through the storm and found your page. I would like you to please pray for my marriage we are having trouble financially right now and the enemy has come in to tear up my marriage & cause me & my husband to be against each other, but I have not turned against my husband I am trusting God to open my husbands heart to see his glory. I am continue to fast and pray because I want my marriage I will not allow the enemy to have my husband.
June 3, 2011 at 12:04 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Shawn, I know the battle you are in right now is a fierce one but I know that your faith and trust in God is going to take you through it all. Financial problems can bring stress upon the best of marriages. You must work against this trial to not let it enter into your relationship. If you and your husband will join together to seek God and his help with your finances, he will find a way to provide for you. Sometimes people act out under pressure of money problems. When worry replaces faith, fear takes over and couples sometimes turn on each other. Shawn, take this struggle to the throne of God. Don’t let this temporary setback make you give up. Your marriage is a vow to God must be taken very seriously. Jesus died so that you would have victory in every situation no matter how impossible it seems now. It is good that you have committed to save your marriage. God will honor that.
I will be adding you and your husband to my prayer list each night. We are not without hope in our problems. We are told to be anxious for NOTHING because as we present our prayer requests to God, his peace fills us as we know that he will be with us and his strength to endure is ours. I know it is difficult right now, my sister. I have been there, too! Be sure to read your bible daily and let the truth of God’s word fill you with hope. I will pray for your husband’s heart to be open to hear from God and to lead his family in faith and not react to the uncertainty of your financial problems. Your God will always be bigger than your need.
I am praying and I will be here for you. Stay strong, my friend. You are not alone!!
June 4, 2011 at 1:31 am
vennela
i am praying for my fiancee for his salvation he is non christian but i belive that jesus hear my pray and he will save my fiancee so pl pray for him that he will receive JESUS and both of us will be in JESUS entire our life pl pray for him and pray that i will see it very soon
June 13, 2011 at 10:52 am
Anonymous
please I need prayer for my marriage. I need prayer that GOD will show me how to be an example to my wife and the children. Hugo
June 13, 2011 at 11:50 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Hugo, Please know that I will be praying for your marriage and that you will be the example that you need to be as a Christian husband and father. You did the right thing in asking for prayer. God knows your heart and your weaknesses. He is able to equip you for the position as head of the family if you allow him to work through you. It is honorable that you take this calling seriously and want to do it right. I will be lifting you up each night and I know that God is going to help you to love your wife as Christ loves his church and in doing so, you will be the example your children need to see as a godly parent. God bless you, my friend. Be sure to read your bible everyday so that God can give you his wisdom and guidance for each day. I will be praying. Please stop by again to tlet me know how you are doing! I am with you in this battle.
June 13, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Vennela, I will be praying for your fiance’s salvation. In order to be one when you are married, you both must be one in Christ. I pray that you both will be blessed and given wisdom and discernment in your lives. Keep praying for him Vennela. Let him also see your faith by how you live. Talk to him about Christ and what he means to you. I will be praying with you and trusting that God will unveil his eyes to the truth.
June 25, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Marianne Lordi
Heavenly Father, I am lifiting up to you all of these prayer requests. Lord, so many of those here are feeling hopeless and weary. Lift them up, dear Jesus, and let them know that you are with them. I pray for your peace to fill them. I pray for your strength to help them stand despite the storm they are facing. Jesus, I pray that you will meet them in their need and heal their pain. I pray for relationships and marriages to be healed. I pray for bodies to be made whole. I pray for financial problems to be lifted. Please meet every one of their bills and rescue those who are losing their homes. I pray for weaknesses to be made strong. I pray for your help with those who are having struggles that are overwhelming them. I pray for favor and protection on the spouses and children of those listed here . I pray for your mercy to cover them in every single one of their needs. I pray for protection and blessings on all that are listed here. I pray for all those here and their families to have a knowledge of salvation that leads them to a personal relationship with Christ. I pray for all to have hope and a future with promise. I pray for your abundant blessings and love to cover them now and may they all know that you are with them in every trial they face. Be with them in power now, dear Jesus and give them your rest and peace. May they all be a light for your kingdom. Amen
June 27, 2011 at 8:37 am
Kim
I am in need of prayer in my life. Please lift up your prayers for me and my family. Thank you.
June 27, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Kim, I am glad that God brought you to my site. I will be lifting you up in prayer each day for God to give you his peace in your circumstance. I know you may feel overwhelmed by your situation and it may seem like there is no end and no way for God to help. The truth is that God can and will do all that it takes to bring you to victory. You must keep your eyes on Christ, Kim, and surrender your fears and anxiety to him. God is able to work all things out for your good if you can just believe. I was just praying over all these prayer requests now. God knows your problems and that of your family and he knows what is good. He will help you, my friend. I am here for you to talk to. And I will add your family to my prayer requests. I don’t know what God will do. I just know that his plan is perfect. Be strong for you are not alone!
July 1, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Anonymous
Hi Marianne
Glad to have found ur website again as i had lost it, u do inspire and touch me alot. you did help me pray for my Mum when she was in the hospital last time when i asked you, & thanks for ur prayers my Mum is much better now,the only problem is her left leg which was affected after having a stroke, Please pray for her quick recovery so she can walk better again, i know God is good. Please put me and family in ur prayers as we r going through some tough times, as my husband who is trying to sort out his immigrations issues, please pray that God should protect us & keep us strong as its not easy as seems. please pray for us….thank you T*
July 1, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi T, I am so glad you stopped by. I am also very happy to hear that your mum is doing better. I will be praying for her leg to heal also. And since the first time that you stopped by, I continue to pray for you and your family. From the first prayer request down, I lift them all up each night. I will keep you and your husband in my requests for your immigration struggles and whatever esle you are facing. The truth is, T, that if you believe that Christ is all that he says he is and if you have surrendered to Christ in your heart, then he will guide every step you take and lead you on the path that he chose for you before you were born. Please keep praying and trusting and reading your bible. Let the truth of God’s word fill you with hope. And never let the lies of the enemy convince you that your problems will defeat you! God will always be bigger than anything that comes against you.
I am praying for you, my friend. Stay in peace and believe!
July 4, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Lee
I have just been suspended from work pending investigation. Please pray for me that the lord should be with me all the way and that battle the lord is fighting for us should carry on.
July 4, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lee, I know that you are going thrugh a difficult time now. If you are willing to trust this situation to Christ, he will be able to cause even this trial to be used for your good. I will be praying for you, Lee. I know God has his plans for you and all that you endure MUST bow to the will of God for your life. Don’t listen to the lies of the enemy or start doubting that your God will come through for you. He will! Just trust and believe and leave this battle to him. Then watch and see his power.
I will be praying for you each night. Stop by and let me know how you are doing. You are not alone, dear friend.
July 7, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Anonymous
Please pray that Jesus will grant me a nice house + garden of my own. I have been praying for 15 years but somehow I am unable to buy anything within my budget. My parents and sister have been persecuting me for 45 years. Since I started praying to Jesus, the persecutions have only increased.I had to leave my house and live in rented accommodations. So much money has gone as rent. Please pray for me. Thank you
July 10, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, please know that I will be praying for you. For whatever you are going through, I will be trusting that Christ has a way to take you through it and to give you the desires of your heart. While you wait on Christ, seek him in his world. The truth that you need to live in victory is by knowing the God you serve. I will be praying.
July 13, 2011 at 8:58 am
Anonymous
Marianne,
I seek prayers for my strength during a difficult time in my marriage. I must continue to trust in the Lord and know that he’s listening to my prayers and suffering with me. Sometimes it’s hard to trust the Lord so completely when you can be overwhelmed with pain and suffering.
Thank you!
-Diana
July 13, 2011 at 10:14 am
Marianne Lordi
Diana, I am praying for you! I know your pain and it can drain you of all hope but you must hold on because your prayers are being heard. God may be working something out right now in your husband’s life. Keep praying that God will reach him. One way or another, God will deal with him. Please know that I am always praying for you. I know you have cried many tears and are feeling weary. God is with you and you are right, he is hearing your prayers. Please keep your eyes on Christ for he will not fail you. This is in his hands. You have done all that you could do and now the battle belongs to the Lord.
Diana, please email me anytime. I know personally of your pain and I care. I will be here for you and you are not alone. Take strength, my sister and do not feel that you are desperate. Your Father knows how to take you through this. My heart and my prayers are always with you.
July 13, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Anonymous
Thank you, Marianne! You always say the right thing. I just wish I knew His purpose for me in all of this but I suppose that’s what patience is for.
-Diana
July 13, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Marianne Lordi
Diana, even while you don’t undersand you know by faith that God is working this out for your good. Whatever that is, he will take you through it and above it. it is hard to be patient when you feel like your world is crumbling. That is why I am joining you in this battle and praying for you. I just want you to know one thing, by your faith and trust, you will come out of this a victor. God alone knows what is best for you. He knows where you should be and he has the power to take you there.
Your struggle is not unseen. God’s eyes are on you ALWAYS! We sometimes forget that he is watching us. He does not blink! There is not a microsecond that he is not with you. Do you think that he will forget you or that he is not grieved by your pain? Of course you don’t. But in this heartache, be assured that even this has a purpose in the plan for your life. Any struggle that he allows must bow to his will for the purpose he created you for. Diana, if you fully understood his love for you, you would have the peace you need to stand in faith while you wait.
In the meantime, please read your bible and memorize Scripture verses that will help you during this time. I have said it before, the one verse that I hold fast to when I feel overwhelmed is Paul’s statement to Timothy when he said:
“For I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that he is able to guard (handle, take care of) that which I give to him today”.
If you can take that truth in your spirit, you can rest in his peace. I know that you have turned this over to Christ, Diana. I know you have faith despite your pain and I know that you want to be able to wait for your God in this matter. You know your God! By everything that you know of him, you should be convinced beyond a doubt that he will indeed handle all that you give to him today! Don’t let the devil give you any lie to the contrary. This battle is one that Christ will fight for you. Contact me anytime at: commish07@zoominternet.net. I give my email to anyone who wants to talk privately. I am here for you. I will also be praying for your husband. Be in peace, dear friend!
August 9, 2011 at 7:04 am
Charmaine
Thank you Marianne, I could today identify with soooo many things you said here. I understand His purpose for my life as I am very fortunate to have received this revelation many times. But to get there is very very difficult at this stage and I am really battling and the enemies attacks are fierce and many and the circumstances difficult.
August 9, 2011 at 9:55 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charmaine, I am glad you stopped by. I pray for all who come to this site because I believe that God has a message for everyone here. I know that it is difficult to keep standing in faith when so many things are coming against you. The truth is that God has authority over all that he allows in your life and each battle has already been prepared in advance for you to be the victor! When you can understand that each attack has no power to destroy you but that it can only achieve the purpose for which God has allowed it to, then you can have the confidence to keep your eyes on Christ and know that he is not going to fail you. Keep your focus on your God and not your circumstance. All things are being worked out for those who love God and are called for his purposes. If you have Christ in your heart, you have legions of angels surrounding your every move. Remember, if Christ dwells in you, his angels are always with him to do his commands. He has given his angels charge over you.
I pray that you will take these words to heart and know that they are true. God is working something so far greater than what you can conceive now. And he is coming back soon to make all things new. We have to hold on to the end. The reward will be worth it.
I will be praying for you, my sister. I lift up all of these requests each day and I will remember you also. Remind yourself that God will always be bigger than the struggles you face. Read your bible every morning. Let the truth of God’s word fill you so that you will have the weapons you need when the enemy attacks. Be strong, dear sister. You are never alone in the battle. Stop back and let me know how you are doing. I will be praying.
August 9, 2011 at 1:04 pm
Sam
Please pray for me and my marriage. I recently found out that my husband has been having an affair with another woman that began shortly after our marriage and has continued ever since. When I confronted him, he told me that he wanted a divorce and had found what our marriage lacked with another woman. He has since moved from our home. I cannot adequately express how completely devastated I am; my husband is the last man I would have expected this from. I know his actions are due to the sin in the world and the working of the enemy, but there are times when I wonder if I am to blame. I feel alone, abandoned, and confused. Most of all, I just miss my husband, which is a hard emotion to deal with since he has hurt me so badly. My prayer to God is that He gives me the strength and grace to deal with this betrayal and that His will be done. I also pray for my husband’s salvation and that he will not be fooled by the tricks of the enemy.
August 10, 2011 at 6:36 am
Anonymous
Hi
Im really down right now, confused, tempted to give up, full of fears. I thank God because He brought me to this site, I read you article regarding
“There is Always Hope”
“Trusting that God is With You”
“Never Surrender to the Enemy”
Yes I believe in that. Thank you for inspiring words, my heart and mind changed. I know that God has His big purpose in me.
August 10, 2011 at 9:44 am
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, we all grow confused and weary in the battlesof this life. It is hard to trust God when your world seems to be falling apart. My heart is with you, my friend. If you look closely in all of my writings, you can see that I am not giving you just words in these messages, I am speaking of things that I know and that God has taken me through. I once thought I was literally going to drown in my own tears. The truth is that God will never allow you to perish in your difficulty. He is working it out for those who belong to him. He is using your pain to bring you closer to him and have a greater knowledge of his power. You are not going to fail because God is bigger than the mountains you face. There is always hope for those who put their trust in Christ. It was God who created the heavens and the earth with just his command. Don’t ever believe that he is not enough to help you through your pain.
I believe it was God who brough you to this site because that is always my prayer for him to reach those who need to hear the message he gave me to write. I pray constantly for all who visit here. I will be praying for you now each night. God has a bigger plan for you, my friend. He has already working it out for you. Remember in Genesis how Joseph had to sit in prison for years for something he didn’t do. Those years weren’t wasted time. God was working out the bigger picture. His plans for Joseph were far greater than Joseph could ever dream. Joseph wanted to get out of prison. God’s plan was not only to get him out safely, but to make him royalty in Egypt and to save his people from extingction in the famine. That is the God we serve. His plans for you are bigger and better. Don’t dwell on your problem……look to the power of your God.
Be strong, dear friend. Please stop back and let me know how you are doing. I will be praying for you!
August 10, 2011 at 10:12 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Sam, I wrote a response to your prayer request but somehow it did not show up. I am so sorry. I have been praying for you since I got your request. I know your pain and I know how difficult it is for you now. Please know that you are not alone. God can still make a way for you to have victory one way or another. Satan wants to destroy families. He is doing a good job at it. But God has a future for you, Sam. Keep praying for your husband’s salvation. I will be praying in that you will feel the presence of God who is with you right now. Because of the personal nature of your request, I want you to know that you can email me to speak confidentially at: commish07@zoominternet.net.
I know you are weary and it is hard to think and pray right now. I am here for you. Write to me anytime. Read your bible every day so that God’s truth can fill you and you can stand your ground when the enemy tries to make you think you will never okay.
My heart is with you, Sam, and I will keep praying for you and your husband. No matter what happens, God has a way to take your through.
August 23, 2011 at 1:08 am
Anonymous
Dear Marianne, please pray for my daughter who graduated, but she cannot apply for a job because we have a school fees arrears of $4,000 which she must clear before they release her transcripts. I also request that you pray for me for a financial breakthrough. I have debts up to my ears and it seems that I cannot get out of debt I am able to clear one only if I borrow and this is just getting worse.
A question that bothers me is that, I pray to God for a financial miracle but I do not wait for the answer to come from him as normally my debts are a timeline instead I go around and look for the money on my own, what should I do, I get so scared, I get so filled with doom and gloom especially when the rent is in arrears and I am being threatened with eviction.
I have such a bad credit report — please Marianne what should I do. My email is nakomownan@yanoo.com.
God Bless you and thanks for the time.
August 23, 2011 at 9:00 am
Marianne Lordi
I am glad you stopped because I will be praying for your financial problems. Somehow in the midst of all of your struggle, God can still work it out if you will trust him. I will email you, my friend, and talk to you more. There is nothing that Christ cannot turn around for those who trust in him!
August 30, 2011 at 10:01 am
Dana
for my daughter Annette to make the right choices in life. Her anxiety that she would not turn to alcohol or pot to help her that she would find the right path to help her. Let her find Jesus in her life.
for our friend April that she find child care for her son soon that she can afford, she is moving and needs to find someone close to where she lives. as well be able to afford a car.
for my friend that she would be able to get her apartment cleaned up. She has physical and mental problems and that cause her to not be able to do things. Pray I can get things done for her it is a lot of work. Pray she would talk with her therapist about this and get some help before she gets evicted to keep on top of things.
August 30, 2011 at 11:31 pm
Ester
Hi Marianne…Please help me in praying my son name Joshua,14 years old,he dropped out of school,always playing computer games,he is hook on it,whenever i talk to him about it,he shutting me off.I dont know what to do now
August 31, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Dana, I will be praying for Annette to learn to make better choices in her life. I pray that she will come to know Christ as her Lord aYound Savior because that is the only way that she will have victory in her life. I will be praying for all of your request. God knows how to cause all things to be worked for the good for those who love him. Keep praying, Dana. Your family and friends are blessed to have you care so much for them. I pray that you will have the strength to continue in your walk of faith. I will be joining you in prayer. God alone has the power to give us al that we need. I will be praying for your daughter and your friend to know the truth and learn to trust Christ in their life.
August 31, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ester, glad you stopped by. You have a serious problem with your son and I will be covering him in prayer. In the meantime, Ester, keep praying and reading your bible. God will give you the wisdom you need to do what is right in this situation.
I know that it is a difficult time for you. However, a 14 year old should not be making major decisions in his life. He is still a child. Who bought him the computer? If it was you, than you need to remove it from him. If he does not have controls and boundaries in his life, he will never respect authority of any kind. He will have a very difficult life. I am not sure how he was able to drop out of school. I fear for your son if something is not done soon. Do you have a counselor or a Pastor that you both can talk to? Ester, please try to do something now or this young man may one day end up in prison. I will be praying for him.
There is a way for Christ to help. I will be praying. Don’t grow weary. Keep up your walk of faith and seek God’s help. I am here for you when you need to talk. Satan wants to keep our children in bondage. Fight for him, Ester,keep praying. I will be praying with you. God bless you, my friend.
September 12, 2011 at 5:47 am
Claudia
Dear Marianne,
I have been here reading your writings this morning since around 5:00a.m. and been blessed with what my eyes have seen. Thank you for taking the time to share the Lord with others.
I would like to ask you and the followers of Christ who are reading this to please pray for my family. My husband was laid off from his job eighteen months ago. (Please do not feel bad for that, because the job had him gone anywhere from 5-7 days a week out of town. Plus he worked with men who live for the world and not Christ. Since my husband is a Christian he was attacked daily by these men, and the stress of this job affected our marriage and children. So we give praise to the Father he is no longer with that company!) I am a homemaker and a homeschooling mom now. Finances have been an issue since my husband has lost his job, and the unemployment ended (due to the federal government stating NC unemployment rate had dropped something like 0.XX%). As I type this we are three months behind in rent (which it is my sister’s home and she may lose it if we cannot come up with the money) and behind on all our utilities (everything is scheduled to be disconnected this week.) Family, friends, and even people of the church look at us and some have stated my husband should be working since he is a college graduate. He has been called all kind of names for not having a job by Christians and non-Christians. (Even I have tried to find work and in one week I was turned down for three jobs. The amazing thing is the Lord told me what would happen with each job, and everything He told me came to pass. He wants me to continue to stay home with our children to teach them and to take care of our home.) I am willing to do the Lord’s will and have been blessed this year with so much wisdom in taking care of our three little daughters (1, 3, and 5 years old) and my husband. However, our needs of clothing, food, and shelter weigh heavy upon my husband and myself. I know the Lord speaks in His Word for us not to worry of these things because He provides for all even the birds of the air and the beast of the field. I have called out to Him daily and realized the other day that the hope I use to always be filled with has faded. I was shocked upon realizing this, because I have always been filled with hope in my Father. Unfortunately, I have allowed people and circumstances to wither it away.
I feel as though the Father will not hear me, but I know in my heart that is a lie. We have went to the church for help even they will not answer. No one seems to understand or seems to want to deal with us, and that is heartbreaking. We keep being accused of being careless with our money, but we have not been that kind of family. We tithe 10% to the Father, place 10% in our savings and live off 80%. This does not include helping other in our community, neighborhood, and giving to family and friends and charities. Please pray for my family as we walk through these trials. Especially my husband. He is a loving man who seeks the heart and will of the Lord daily. Even though he tries to hide it I can see the pain in his eyes that he has because he has not been able to provide for us.
Thank you in advance.
September 12, 2011 at 8:44 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Claudia, my heart does break for you and others in this economic meltdown that we live in. I will be praying for you without cease. I know how hard it can be. Years ago when I was a single mother, I got into a financial bind and thought I was going to lose our home. I struggled to keep my faith but somehow I did. In the end, God did help me to do what I needed to do to get back on my feet. Your husband being out of work is a terrible strain on you both. I find it sad that people would admonish him because he is a college graduate and should be working. A lot of graduates are out of work. It is difficult to find a job anywhere. However, if you are a true follower of Christ, he is not going to let you be destroyed by this situation. He WILL make a way. He owns everything that is on this earth. He knows how to provide for his children and the economics of this world don’t matter.
You and your husband must pray together and seek direction. I know you probably already are but continue. See if God is not leading your husband to a job he might not have considered before. It may be out of his range but he should try it anyway. God may have a plan to take your husband away from the kind of jobs he had in the past to lead him to the plan he has for him. I pray that he is getting the heart ready of the employer who is going to hire your husband. I pray that your husband’s eyes will be open to seek jobs that he may think are beneath his training. God can put you in a job and see that you are promoted to where he wants you to be. Tell you husband to consider all offers. Then just surrender the outcome to your God. He cares about this situation. He knows your need and he alone can help you. Forgive those who have passed judgment in the past. Release it all to God and watch him work in your life. Be sure that you make the time to read your bible every day. God will speak to you through his word and bless you for what you do. Your job is to teach your children the ways of God and how to follow him. Your children must see you pray and they must see that you trust God! That is how they will learn to do the same.
I will not stop praying for you, Claudia. I take all of these prayer requests very seriously. They are all in my heart and I intercede for them all. I may not know everything about them, but I know God does. We read in Psalm 84 that no good does God withhold from those whose walk is righteous. I take that promise to heart. If you are a believer and have Christ living in you, you have been made righteous. God will not keep back anything that is good for you and you can take that to the bank. I am here for you, my sister. I know the pain of that uncertainty that you are living with but take heart because God is not going to leave you in that pain. Keep trusting and believing. Keep serving Christ as Master of your home. He will not fail you.
Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. You can email me if you wish. All the messages you read on my site actually are written from my own experience as God has taken me through them all…..even when I doubted! He is a forgiving, loving Father and he is with you right now. I will be lifting up your family now. God bless you, dear sister.
September 21, 2011 at 12:29 am
MRC
Marrianne,
I feel terribly financially insecure as the business I am running is not doing well and I need to pay for my childrens education. My wife too has given up her job.
I have just returned to Christ after years of ignoring HIM and lived in sin for which I have asked his forgiveness.
Please pray for me that my financial tribulations just pass away
September 21, 2011 at 7:39 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi MRC, I will of course add you to my prayers each night. I know that financial problems are hitting everyone and it is tough. However, we serve a God who can provide for his own. Those who hear his voice and who follow his lead will never lack for any good thing. It may be tight and you will have to make cuts, but Christ has already made a way to help you. I am so glad that you have returned to Christ in your heart. We all have gone astray at some point in our life but he never holds that against us. I will be praying for you and your family, my friend. Read your bible every day in order that you learn more of his truth and let it be your protection. God speaks to us through his word. Spend at least 10 minutes every morning and you will find not only peace about your situation, you will grow in your faith as you read about God’s faithfulness.
I will keep you in prayer. Walk in your faith and show your family that you trust your God! Keep in touch to let me know how you are doing.
September 21, 2011 at 11:20 am
Anonymous
Dear Marianne, I was informed yesterday that my job will be terminated in two weeks. I was “guaranteed” employment for this particular job until the end of 2012, so of course the news was a shock. I have worked 13 years at the same firm and now this. It’s been a tough year overall, first with the loss of my boyfriend, which you are well aware of, and now this. It would be very easy to give up and stop believing in God’s promises, but somwhere in my spirit there is still a little light shining. That MUST be God because I really have no reason to smile, have a song in my heart or a light in my spirit. It’s hard to describe the place where I am at the moment, but I don’t want to speak or write any words that feed into negativity, so I will simply ask for your prayers – for peace and continued employment. God bless you for this website. it is so full of hope and reminders of God’s promises.
JAP
September 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Juliette, I will of course continue to pray for you. Remember how we talked about how God’s will cannot be stopped in our lives. I think you really wanted your relationship to work out even though you saw the red flags telling you that it was not good. I believe that God was with you then and he is with you now. You are an intelligent, articulate woman who has everything going for you. Unfortunately, there were times when you just sold yourself short. You don’t have to do that. I pray, my sister, that you took to heart our conversation that God is not in religion but in a personal relationship with Christ. If you have Christ living in you, do you really think he is going to abandon you? Do you think he can’t give you a better job and the desires of your heart for the right spouse? Don’t let this negative situation turn you from what you know to be true about the God you serve. He knows where you are, dear friend! His eye is on you. He knows how to bring you success but you must trust him. You are very qualified for the work you do. God has given you talent. You will get another job and he will open the doors for you. I know it is hard right now. Disappointment sometimes feeds into us feeling inadequate. Keep what is true in your heart. Don’t let the devil’s lies fill your mind. You will come through this. And when you do, you are going to have a better understanding of Christ and his power.
I am praying for you, Juliette. You are in my nightly prayers. God knows how to keep and protect you. He has the means to provide for you. I will join you in prayer. Never give up and never doubt. Those are two weapons the devil tries to make you do. I am here for you when you are feeling down. Keep up your bible reading each day so that you can fend off the slings and arrows that the devil sends your way. Whatever happens, God can cause it all to turn for your good.
Stay strong and in peace, Juliet. God is with you.
September 23, 2011 at 9:25 pm
carelesskimjang
Hello Marianne,
I just bumped on your blog as I have wordpress account too. I was researching for a specific keywords about surrendering yourself to God and put all your burdens to him then I found your blog. This is not some kind of an article, since I am an article writer. The reason is personal since I am really seeking help from God and asking if he can give me someone to help me, to advice me, to become my friend to get closer to him. I am very prayerful, but I guess my prayer is less serious since I cannot hear God’s response, or maybe I am wrong thinking that way. I read some of your entry and I saw this Prayer Request blog you had made. I want you to become my friend and please include me through your prayer. I am totally lost with all the debts and lost of confidence in life and I do not know where I am going. I do not know what kind of solution I will give to these problems that I want to end. I want to be free of debt before the year ends and I have plans but I am having doubt if I can do that plan and will able to achieve my goal. Please pray for me. I really want God to talk to me and tell me what will I do. I hope God send me people who can able to help me effectively. I know there is a solution to my problems but I am totally lost of finding it so please pray for me. Please be my friend. Thanks Marianne for reading. Hope to hear from you. God Bless you.
September 23, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi carelesskimjang, I am glad that you stopped here. I will be praying for you each night and trusting that God can provide for all that you need. I also pray that you will grow in your faith and trust and learn how to hear from God. If you are a believer who has Christ living in her, then God has a plan to help you in every area of your life. You want to be free of debt but remember that you must make the effort to do what is right with your money. It seems like everyone of us has to cut back on our spending and be very wise in how we use all that God gives to us. I learned a while ago to seek God in all of my spending. Whenever I would go to a store, I would pray that my spending would line up with God’s will. I did not get all that I wanted but I was able to get all that I needed. That was a blessing! In the end, I saw that my spending and how I used my money was also meant to give glory to God who gave me everything good. I also lined up my finances biblically. I gave and helped others as led by God to do. I learned to share all that I have. And I learned to be content with what I had. That discipline helped me in all the areas of my life. You need to pray about your spending and ask God to show you if there is any area in your life that you need to balance.
My friend, be sure to read your bible every day. You will learn the principles of how to honor God and live a blessed life. It doesn’t matter what you have unless you have God’s hand of blessing on your life. Everything else will be destroyed one day. God will speak to you through his word. He will lead you as you seek him in your reading. And his power will fill you as you put his kingdom first.
Those who live a righteous life through Christ will never lack for anything good. God knows how to provide for those who trust in him. I will be praying for you, my sister. Please stop back anytime or you can email me if you need to talk. I know you might be getting anxious about your financial situation – but hold on and trust that God can help you win this battle. He is bigger than any of your problems
Stay in peace by knowing and trusting the God you serve. I will be praying!
September 25, 2011 at 2:15 am
louiecat
Dear Ms. Marianne:
First allow me to thank and congratulate you for your God-inspired words. I came across your site just today and began reading and I was encouraged and blessed by the things you said. You are indeed an instrument of our almighty God.
I am currently undergoing extreme difficulties right now as my wife and I are on the brink of separation (we have two wonderful kids) because of her recent infidelity of which I do not put all the blame on her because of how bad I treated her in the 10 years of our marriage. What makes it more difficult is that I am working in another country while she is with our children in the Philippines. I know God has a purpose and I have learned to accept the sufferings and pain I am undergoing as consequences of my past sins. I just ask you to please pray for me that God will continue to mold me and give me a stronger faith and patience that I might continue to endure and persevere. Please also pray that God will touch the heart of my wife to finally forgive me and let go of all my past shortcomings and wisdom to realize that all is not lost, that there is still hope if we just allow God to work in our lives. I already forgave her and I ask that she will do the same for me. Also, please pray that God will keep our kids safe and secured amidst all these. For now, I will continued to praise and serve our Lord while I wait for his perfect will and plan to come to pass.
God bless you sister.
Your brother in Christ,
louiecat
September 25, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Louiecat, I did email you but I will say something here also. I will be praying for God to give you the strength to hold on and for your wife to have a heart to forgive. We all make bad choices and the consequences of them can hurt. But the God of new beginnings is willing to work with those who trust him and who seek to walk in his ways. God can restore your marriage and make it better than it was before. He can bless your family and bring favor in your home. Whatever happens, it you continue to keep your eyes on Christ, he will take you through this situation. I will be praying for your marriage and for your children to remain safe and secure. I hope that you both can come to an understanding that Christ needs to be at the center of your marriage to make it work. Tell your wife that you are willing to surrender it all to Christ to heal and restore.
The enemy works overtime to destroy marriages and families. I will be praying that yours can be salvaged and that Christ can make you both whole as he teaches you to love each other unconditionally by his power.
I will be praying. Keep reading your bible daily so that God can give you hope and the armor that you need to stand in faith despite what you are going through. God bless you and your family. I am here for you.
September 28, 2011 at 5:17 am
louiecat
Thank you ms. Marianne, every prayer helps. Right now i feel i am led by the Lord to be still and let Him do His miracles. although it’s really really hard to wait especially when I am so far away and have no idea on what’s happening with my wife because it’s been almost 2 weeks since she stopped communicating with me. I know I just have to trust God but there are times (like now) when I get anxiety attacks and I panic at the thought that I might lose the thing I hold most dear in this world…my family. Aside from the fact that I do miss them all the time. But then again, the Lord says, “His grace is sufficient”, I have done some horrible things in my life, things which I am not proud of so who am I to complain? I know I didn’t start well but I want to finish well and my desire is for my wife and I, including our children, to serve the Lord as a family. I pray that the Lord hears my cry and grant me this favor. God bless you sister.
you brother in Christ,
louiecat
September 28, 2011 at 10:26 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi louiecat, it is so good to see your faith at work in such a painful trial. When you start to get panic attacks, immediately turned them over to Christ. Those attacks are the whispers of defeated spirits who are trying to take you down. Don’t give in. That is why I tell you to say in the bible and read of God’s unfailing promises. No matter what happens, he has the power to take you through it all and to keep you standing. I am praying, my friend, and I will keep praying that this family can be restored to wholeness and more. I pray that you can renew your vow to your wife and begin from here to love her as Christ loves his church. I pray that God will make a way for this to happen. I am with you, dear brother. I will be fighting this battle along side you. Ask all of your believing friends and family to join in too. You are in another country but your God knows where you are and he will help. I will also pray for the protection of your family in the Philippines. Keep the truth in your heart and remember that you have the power through Christ to live in victory. I will be praying.
October 3, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Jim
I am struggling, especially today. Since my mother’s passing everything seems very difficult. I grief her loss – although knowing she is in a better place – and I feel I failed her as a caregiver. Now I must deal with her property and financial affairs – on the basis of prior situations I know this may be difficult with my sibling and I am fearful and worried about this. Now that I am completely alone it is even more fearful. I ask God to please come to my immediate aid and direct/guide my decisions and help things resolve well and peacefully with no conflicts. I am desperate.
October 3, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jim, First of all I want to say that I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I lost my mother almost 20 years ago. She was only in her sixties. It still hurts but I do know where she is. My father died almost 3 years ago. He lived with me for the last 4 years of his life even though he was not around when I was growing up. I thought I had forgivenh him but when he came from out of town to live with me, I knew I still harbored pain over his not being around us growing up. Ny brother and sister lived out of town so I had to deal with all of their affairs alone when they died.I I felt lonely and very overwhelmed trying to do everything while working and caring for my daughter. I have to tell you, Jim, that it was in that lonely time dealing with the details of their affairs that I truly understood that God was with me! I never could trust him to help me becaause everyone else in my life failed me in some way. I just thougtht he would too. But he saw my tears and pain. He saw my guilt for things I failed them in. The grief I felt thinking that I let them down, that I didn’t do enough, that I hurt them in some way, almost ate me up alive. I know that God’s power came upon me and helped me to forgive myself and to move on. I did the best I could even when I wasn’t so nice. I am forgiven. I did a lot for them so my failures should not be filling my mind. The same is true for you. You did not fail as a caregiver! You did what you could. Give the rest to God and let him show you as he did for me. If the enemy can get you to believe that you let your mother down someway, he can put you in an emotional bondage of failure! That is a lie. Know the truth, my brother! The truth is that you were there and did try to help. Whatever you think you didn’t do enough of, surrender it to Christ now. Never let the accuser hold it against you.
I think it is God’s hand that led you to my site since I felt exactly like you do! I will be praying for you, Jim. I want you to know without a doubt that God is going to take you through your pain. You are going to find that God’s strength was all that you needed. You will have a greater understanding of his love. Most importantly, you will be free from feelings of failure and emotional struggles. I am here for you, my brother. Please let me know how you are doing. My email is on my site if you want to talk confidentially. You need to keep in your heart the truth and that is that Christ sees your tears. He feels your pain And he will b e with you always to help you and lift you above it. Be strong, Jim. I will be praying for you each night. God has the answer and he is not going to fail you. Don’t give in to worry. Surrender all your fears to him now. You will be stronger when this is over because you will see as I did how faithful your God is!
October 5, 2011 at 3:25 am
keijo
I need your pray help in my life the fight against for false doctrine who will destoy so much here ,thanks and bless,keijo sweden
October 11, 2011 at 3:42 am
Glenn Iverson
Hi Marianne! Its been months since we have talked and I frequently stop by to hear your messages which keep me going and give me hope.Yes I have fallen off my horse of faith more than a few times but God who has mercy on me helps me back into the saddle.You warned me about the importance of reading my bible everyday.Need I say anymore? Right now I am being tested greatly with tough decisions that affect my parents who you may remember are helpless and in great need of care as well as being let down by a person I trusted in regards to their care and violated their privilages.It has put me in a very tough position. As I flip flop with these decisions they all have their consequences and I am always having to say “your will not mine” as I dont have the answers. My dad has been in the hospital for weeks and I have decided to put him in a nursing home as we are no longer equiped to care for him.MY mom may have to follow as she it is hard for her to be separatedThis breaks my heart as well as theirs.Her caregiver at this time cannot be trusted . She is the daughter of my main caregiver who is overseas and who is a close friend of mine.I forgive her for what she has done but the trust is gone..So I am praying for mom & dad, care giver and caregivers daughter. I am praying for self control for myself with what I say & that my decisions will have the Lords blessing.It all seems to have unfolded in a short time after a number of months where things were getting better for myself and family. I also know
it was at that time that my faith took a backseat to good times. Ahhhh to be human! Pray for this situation and the people involved and that I may pass this trial with Gods help. I fall down alot Marianne but I will never give up.He who loved me first never gives up on me. God bless you and hope you are well.
Glenn
October 11, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Lexie
im going through a huge trail (health-wise). somethings wrong with my left eye…i dont know what it is but God knows. it could be a lazy eye. but it hurts whenever i sleep, or close my eyes…i need a prayer. im 16 and saved too and also going through a battle in my mind, and anxiety (trouble swallowing)… i cant eat like i use to, i cant sleep lie i use to, i at think like i use to, i at live like i use to… im asking God for a sound mind and for the pain i my eye to leave in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ so i coul sleep right again and eat. im low on faith and hope, sometimes i wonder if he really does have a plan for me… i believe this prayer will get answered in time… i just cant take the pain anymore. pray for me, and may God bless you brothers and sisters in the Lord.
October 11, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Keijo, I will be praying for you. I know that there is a lot of darkness and lies filling this earth. We must pray for discernment and guidance to fight off what is false and stand for truth. Be sure to read your bible everyday so that the promises and truth of Jesus Christ can fill your mind and your heart and give you peace. Take care, I am praying.
October 11, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Glenn, I am so happy to hear from you again! I know that you are still overwhelmed with all that you do for everyone. It can become a hindrance in your faith if you let it take over your life. That is why I told you to be sure to keep up with your Scripture reading. It is the source of our power and strength to let God’s word bring us bring us truth to fight off the battles that we face every single day! And you found out that sometimes when we have good times, we forget our God and his power. You know that God is watching you, Glenn. He sees your struggles and he knows your heart. Seek him out in his word. I know that you will come away with a greater understanding of his promises that are yours. Too often you try to handle everything yourself. You get tired and weary doing that. It is only in putting on the full armor of God each day that you can fend off the attacks, make the right decisions and stay in peace no matter what you are going through!
I still continue to pray for you, my brother. I know that God will direct your steps on what you need to do to help your parents. All that you need is in Christ! He is not going to fail you. Hang in there and be strong knowing that this battle has already been won by Christ. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. I will be praying each night for you!
October 11, 2011 at 11:45 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lexie, I can tell that you are being attacked by the enemy. He is trying to convince you that you have no hope and that God’s perfect plan for your life is not going to happen. Those are lies, Lexie. Keep the truth in your heart no matter how badly you feel. I don’t know what is happening to you physically, but I will be praying for God to show you and to give your doctor wisdom in treating your symptoms. There is an answer, Lexie. You won’t be destroyed by these things. Please be sure that you read your bible every day. I tell everyone that because the answers to all taht we endure in this life are in God’s promises for us. Just take a few minutes each day. It will make a world of difference. If you are saved through Christ, you have been given a sound mind. The enemy will try to make you think differently but that is only to discourage you and make you ineffective for God’s kingdom. I will pray that you will know the truth which gives you the victory in every mind battle. Take captive every thought and make it obedient to Jesus Christ. Don’t let lies linger in your mind. Immediately let God’s word bring down any stronghold that comes against you. Remember that Jesus used Scripture to turn back Satan and his temptations. Your life and future is in Christ’ hands. He will see you through the pain you are feeling. He has the power and authority to restore you to wholeness and peace. No matter what you go through, my sisiter, your God will always be bigger than anything that this world throws at you.
I will be praying for you, Lexie. Stay in peace through God’s word. Don’t give up because Jesus died to give you victory over all things. I am here for you anytime. Please stop back or email me to let me know how you are feeling. God bless you, Lexie!
October 12, 2011 at 1:46 am
louiecat
hi ms. Marianne:
just went through some of your replies and all I can say is thanks. it helps a lot to read words of encouragement especially when it is based on truths.
as for me, i am still struggling everyday because of the separation although by the grace of God, I am starting to feel better and starting to accept the way things are. my kids are living with her and i continue to send financial support. at this point, all i want is peace for us both and for our kids to be protected and shielded from the negativity of it all.
as for now, i will continue serving the Lord while i wait for His answer. i must admit though that is the hardest part, living everyday and not knowing what God’s plan and will is for me. there are days when i would wake up feeling hopeless and broken by what happened and it has come to a point when i am afraid to ask God for specific things for fear of being disappointed if it is not His will.
anyhow, as i’ve said, i just pray that God will keep my kids safe and secured through all this and that eventually my desire is still to be reconciled with my wife and for our family to be whole again even though i must admit that i don’t know if i still love her after everything that has happened. nevertheless, i am willing to learn to love her again if that is God’s will for me. but if not, i just pray that God will give me a revelation of what He wants for me soon and that he gives me the strength and patience to endure each day of uncertainty. and that eventually, whether my wife and i would get reconciled, i pray that I get to be with my kids because i want to raise them as Christians as opposed to my wife’s side of the family who are non-believers.
God bless you sister.
your brother in Christ,
louiecat
October 12, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi louiecat, I am so glad you stopped back. I have been praying for you and your situation. Although I don’t know what the outcome will be, I know that if you continue to keep your eyes on Christ – he will without fail take you through it and make your stronger for having endured all you did. He will restore your future and give you hope and peace. That is truth!
I know that your mind is just filled with hurt and confusion over all that you have been through. You said that you are afraid to ask God for specifice things for fear of being disappointed if it is not his will and that is what I would like to address.
My friend, for years I would seek God in prayer for specific requests – but I always had some kind of back-up plan “in case” he didn’t come through for me. This went on for a while until one day I came to the conclusion that I should not want anything that God does not want for me. Why would I try to make something happen in my life if God did not want me to have it? Remember, my brother, Christ has your best interest at heart. He will deny you no good thing (Psalm 84). He will give you everything that is good. When you pray for something, keep in mind that God can see the beginning and the end of your life! Nothing is hidden from him. Don’t you think that he would know just a little more than you what is good for your life? Do you want him to give you something that will ultimately be destructive to your life? Once I came to that understanding my prayer life took a whole different path. I am willing to submit to his will and not my own because he alone knows what is good for me. He gives me grace and mercy without measure so he definitely is not going to withhold something good.
Louiecat, go to God in prayer. He surely knows your pain and brokenheart. He sees your frustration and struggle. And he knows how to put your life back together again! You will not be destroyed if your wife chooses not to return to you. Additionally, IF she gets to the end of herself and decides that her marriage is worth the effort to make it succeed, God will work in your heart to love her even more than you once did. You are not going to fail, my friend. Your faith will keep you together despite the battle you are in.
I will continue to pra6y for you. I will be here for you to talk to anytime so please stop back or email me,. God’s perfect plan for your life will never ever fail. Your God is with you. Never let the enemy tell you anything different. Keep reading your bible each day. Let the truth fill you and guard your heart. God knows where you are. He never leaves your side.
October 14, 2011 at 2:33 pm
John
Please pray for me. I am fighting depression and financial burdens. I have been praying for GOD to lift the depression off of me and also lift the burden of finances off of me. Pray that He will work in my life and show me direction. Thanks
October 14, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi John, I will be praying for you,my brother! Don’t let your fears cause you to forget the power of your God. We all are going through or have been through financial problems that caused anxiety. Remember that we are in ending times. The enemy is going to try to cause storms of every kind to hinder believers from shining the light of Christ for his kingdom. It is hard to witness of God’s providence when it seens like our own world is going under. The truth for those who belong to Christ is that he will work it all out for the good. You have to stand patiently in trust while your God does his work. That is hard but you have his strength to do it. I once went through a financial struggle that caused me to worry where my young daughter and I were going to live! I pushed past the thoughts of failure. I trusted in HIm who I could not see or hear but knew that God was with me. I forced myself to look at my God instead of my circumstance. In the end, it was somehow worked out and I came to know a deeper level of trust in God. I had to actually go into the furnace of affliction so that I could see God’s power and authority over all that I faced.
John, I will be praying for you to hold on until God’s plan unfolds for your situation. Please keep reading your bible each day. The only way you are going to know God and his promises is to meet him in his word! The world is too dark to try and work things out by yourself. You have a greater power of Christ living in you if you truly put your trust in him. I will lift you up each night. God has burdened my heart to pray for those who are facing struggles and trials and feel they have nowhere else to turn. I am here for you to talk to. You can email me if you wish. Whatever your struggle is, Christ has defeated it all at the cross. He has made you a victor so that even your financial problems have no power to destroy your life. These aren’t just nice words, my brother. I am giving you the truth. Seek Christ out in his word and hold on for he will never fail you.
October 14, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Anonymous
Marianne, I have a friend that has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Do you have a prayer for her?
Thank you so much and God bless you!
Mellissa
October 14, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Melissa, You are a caring person to request prayer for your friend. I don’t have a specific prayer. I will simply lift her to the throne of God’s grace and humbly pray that he will touch her body and restore her to wholeness. I know that fibromyalgia can be a painful and debilitating disease. I pray that your friend will have peace in knowing that no illness of any kind is beyond the power of God to heal. All that comes against us is under his authority. He can speak a word against this diganosis and it must obey him. He has a purpose and plan for everything that he allows in the life of each believer. I pray knowing that God hears the prayers of those who trust him. May he comfort your friend even now and bring her to an understanding of the love he has for her.
I will keep your friend in prayer, Melissa. The bible tells us that no good does God withhold from those whose walk is righteous. ( Psalm 84) That means that if your friend has put her trust in the finished work of Christ she has been made righteous. God’s promise is then that she will have everything that is good. Whatever is good and right is in God’s power to give her. I take him at his word! Let me know how she does, Melissa. I am glad that you stopped by.
October 17, 2011 at 9:14 am
John
Marianne, Thank you for words of encouragement. I know that the Lord is our only hope in this world and everything is possible with Him. Thanks for your prayers!! John
October 17, 2011 at 9:26 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi John, I want you to know that i will continue to pray for you. While you can’t understand the reason for your troubles, know that God does not forget where you are and what you are going through. Remeber the truth! The truth is that he has the plan for your life. As in Job’s life, Satan could not destroy him. All that he used against him were actually the things that God used to bless Job even more in his life. When you pray,ask God to give you patience and endurance that will strengthen your faith. You have been made a victor by Christ, John. That is the truth!
Email me anytime. I am always here to listen and pray! Be in peace today, my brother.
October 18, 2011 at 2:03 pm
keijo
Pray for my the fight against false doctrine here who wil not confess Jesus blood in salvation,thank sfor help and pray,bless,keijo sw eden
October 18, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Anonymous
I just came across your website today and I’m desperately in need of prayer. I feel so physically and emotionally drained right now in my life and I can’t cope anymore. I’ve prayed and prayed and still feel so alone and weak. I don’t think God will ever forgive me of my sins, or at least that is the way it feels right now. I feel so lost with no hope. I desperately seek prayer for my unborn child who will be here next month and to find some peace in my situation. I have struggled with an alcohol addiction the last few years and it just kept getting worse and worse. I fear that alcohol has done so much damage to my unborn child because I drank fairly heavily before finding out later in the pregnancy. I feel like all I do is worry and fear and I get no rest. I’m so very scared that I completely destroyed any future for my beautiful, sweet baby may have. Please I beg of you to pray that God will heal my beautiful, unborn child from any damage that I may have caused with my drinking. Please pray for any damage to be reversed and for him to please forgive me. I’ve promised him over and over that I will be the best mother I can possibly be if he just forgives me and saves my baby. I feel as if the devil is attacking me left and right and I feel like I have no way out. Thank you.
October 19, 2011 at 12:30 am
Chandra
I am facing the greatest challenge of my Christian walk. I am married to a pastor with 3 adult children I help raise along w/ our 2 sons. His daughter hates me and always caused strife. He assaulted me because of her and filed divorce against me. He has been married 5 times; and promised me we would never divorce and separate. This is my only marriage. I have began to hate christianity. I married a chrsitain man who I helped become a pastor and established a ministry; work for a bible college who can’t pay; and christian clients who abuse my kindness. I forgive my husband fr what he is doing to our family and want him to apologize to me and acknowledge his abuse to the church and family. Please pray I find resolve in God. Me and my kids have no place to stay in 5 days and court 7 days after that. This is a trap for him to take away our children and never pay us child support or alimony.
October 19, 2011 at 1:02 am
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, I want you to know that I will be praying for you! I can see that you are feeling overwhelmed with worry and it is going to cause you harm. When you worry and fear it is because you do not know Christ as your Savior. You are listening to the lies of the enemy that is making you feel like you have no hope. With Christ, you always have hope! My dear friend, you have made some bad choices but now you must surrender it all to Christ. Don’t let worry flood your mind so that you can’t think straight. I pray that you have stopped drinking and are getting help with that addiction. You need to stop going into tomorrow and worrying about what might happen to your child. This time, go to God and ask for his help to trust him. Pray for Jesus to make himself real to you and to show you the way to live in victory. Do you have a bible? There is so much truth in God’s word. I learned to trust him when I opened up the bible and slowly started reading. about God’s promises. He opened my eyes to the truth and gave me hope! I finally got to the end of myself and surrendered to him. I have never been the same since. Each day I learn a little more about his love and mercy and I am filled with his power.
My friend, I will be praying for you each night. Please feel free to email me if you want to talk privately. I know you are anxious but to dwell on your fears can actually harm you. Give them over to God. He hears your prayers. You cannot be the best mother to your child until you release your weaknesses to the One who can help you change. There is always hope with Christ. I am here for you and I will be praying. Your child is in God’s hand and he has the child’s future planned. Don’t listen to the enemy – trust your God and his power! You have a way out and that way is Jesus Christ. He is not going to fail you!
October 19, 2011 at 1:16 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Chandra, I am so sad to hear what you are going through. My prayers are with you. I don’t completely understand what is going on but I can see why you are weary of it all. My sister, I am praying that you and your children will be provided for so don’t give up. It was not right the way your husband treated you but do not hate Christianity because of those who call themselves Christian and yet act differently. There are many like that and God alone knows what is in their heart. This world is perishing and many are living a destructive life. No one should ever assault you! I don’t know what is going to happen in your situation but I know that if you truly belong to Christ, you will not be taken down by this. He will find a way to lift you above it all. I am praying for you to have the wisdom and discernment that you need to make the right decisions. I pray for your protection and that of your children. I pray that God will open doors for you to receive the provision that you need to live. Whatever happens, God’s power will be enough to take you through it. You husband needs to get to the end of himself and realize the wrong he is doing to you. My heart is burdened for you, Chandra, and I will be here for you. You can email me if you wish. I know your pain is great but I know that God has the power to defeat all that comes against you. Please read your bible and keep the truth in your heart. Jesus died to give you hope. Read about his promises and his power. Let that give you strength when the battle becomes rough.
Be strong, my sister, and know that I care. Write to me anytime. i will be praying for you!
October 19, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Micah Evans
Marrianne,
Please pray for my marriage and especially for my wife deanna. She is struggling with unforgiveness towards all the men who have hurt her in her life, me included. I love her very much and I have tried very hard to be incouraging and understanding towards her I have been patient and I have done my best to love and support her but I realize that I cannot undue the past. She is tormented daily by satan in dreams and by circumstances. Our son Zachary is in prison and was recently attacked. He is there of his own doing. We love him and have tried our best to help him but he would not listen. My wife is torn between love and anger towards him. She endured beatings from her father as a child and young adult. She had three failed marriages where she was physically and emotionally abused. She was raped as a teenager and admits to realizing that she has a hatred for men and difficulty in forgiving.
We have been attacked financially, losing our house and both of our cars. We were homeless for five months and we struggle monthly to pay the bills. We have a blended family and our children have caused great difficulty for our marriage. My wife has struggled with her faith and is suffering mentally and physically from the enemies relentless attacks. She has attempted suicide on two occasions and our relationship has suffered in many areas.
I believe in God’s ability to take what was meant for evil and turn it for good and I believe that the power of prayer can move mountains. Please pray for me as I struggle to trust God in all these things and I pray that you will pray for protection for my family and wisdom and peace for my wife and myself.
Thank you
Micah
October 19, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Micah, Your faith will take you through this great battle you are facing. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I know that we all have baggage from things that we suffered in the past. I will be praying for Deanna. She is hurt and confused and is having a hard time coping with her pain. I will be praying for both of you to grow in love and learn forgiveness for each other. The fact that you trust God to help you gives honor to him. I know that you have a big mountain to move but your God will always be bigger than the problems you face.
I know that I have no power on my own to help you, but I know that Christ died to set us free from anything that comes against us. I trust that he hears our prayers and answers us in his mercy. I believe that his love is enough to heal us of every pain. I will be praying for your family, Micah! Stand on the truth and don’t surrender to the enemy’s lies!!
God bless you, Micah.
October 20, 2011 at 9:55 am
Elizabeth
Please pray for the restoration of my marriage. It seems so hopeless right now, but I know that anything is possible with God. I will continue to stand for the vows and promises I made to my husband and my God. Please pray for strength to stand and patience for Gods perfect timing. Also, please pray that I will be a witness to others and they will see God through me and my stand
October 21, 2011 at 12:41 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Elizabeth, I will be praying for you and for your marriage to be restored. there are so many marriages under attacfk because Satan wants to destroy the family. Keep your eyes on Christ and watch for him to guide your steps each day. Whatever happens, God has a way to give you peace and strength and provide you with all you need. I pray that you and your husband will grow in a new love and respect for each other. I pray that nothing will hinder you both from being together. I pray that Christ will be at the center of your marriage and work all things out.
I will continue to pray for you, my sister. I know that it is difficult for you right now but never forget that God’s eye is never off you. He is with you now. Be sure to read your bible every day. Seek out the truth and let his power change your heart and give you hope. I pray that God will protect and watch over you. Please know that I am here for you. My prayers will be with you and your husband. You are never alone! God bless you, Elizabeth.
October 21, 2011 at 11:34 pm
Ester
Hi Micah…reading about your struggles and what you are facing can’t help but lift you in prayer and ask God to help you and give you strength.Just a vword of encouragement to you…..Even in our darkest moments..God is still incharge!
October 22, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Anonymous
I would like prayer for broken marriage. My husbands feels that our marriage can not be fixed and that it is too late for us and does not want to give it another try but I do. Mistakes,pride and not allowing god to lead us even though we know that’s what should be done has caused our marraige to be broken. I believe he has moved out and will give divorce papers soon I don’t want a divorce but for god to heal it. I would like god to change me ad my husband to be who we are called to be and have that personal relationship with him. I am weary and discouraged please pray for my family and for stronger faith and understanding. I belive in his power and love
October 22, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, I am sorry about what is going on in your marriage. I am heartbroken that this happens too much! I will be praying for you and your husband. I pray that god will touch both of your hearts and bring you to remembrance of the vows you both made to him. I pray that your marriage will be restored and that you both can put Christ at the center of your lives. I know you are weary, my friend. Keep praying and I will join with you. Whatever happens, Christ has the power and the authority to take you through it. I know this is very hard on you. You may feel alone but you are not. Christ is close to those whose hearts are breaking. I will keep praying. Let the love of God be your strength during this time.
Please know that I am here for you anytime you want to talk!
October 23, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Tri
Marianne, first I have to say that all these prayer request seems overwhelming and I don’t know how you do it but I admire your tenacity and your obedience to God for this ministry, You are truly an inspiration. My prayer request is Healing, I am a born again Christian but not displaying my fruits and through my blog I am pouring my most intimate secrets hoping to get the godly advice so that I can heal and become the godly women God has called me to be. I so desire to be a better loving, kind, compassionate, forgiving godly woman. Thanks for ministry and please feel free to comment on my blog. You are wonderful and pray to do what you do.
October 23, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tri, I did come to your blog and will be back. You have an openness that is refreshing. I will also be praying for you!
All these prayer requests would seem overwhelming if I were not trusting them to God who has authority over all things. Each time I intercede on behalf of those who have requests listed here, I grow in my faith and trust. I know without a doubt that Christ hears and that he is working it all out in a way that is good. I cry for those who are in pain and struggling. I have come to love each person here and it is a joy to pray for them. God knows them all. He has the hairs on their head numbered. And he cares even more than I do.
I appreciate your comment and I will be by to see you. Be in peace, my sister!
October 23, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Anonymous
Hi my name is Ashley. I have lost all thoughts and every feeling inside of me. I am so scared and nothing is changing. Everyday is like living in hell on earth. I have tried to pray but nothing is working. I feel like I am so far from God and I truly need a revelation. I need Jesus to grant me feelings because I am almost done with all of this. Everyone has been praying but nothing is being answered. HELP.
October 23, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ashley, I know you are in a lot of pain right now and I am with you. Can you tell me why or when did you start thinking that you have lost all feelings? Did something traumatic happen? You need to understand that your emotions are on a roller coaster for some reason and what you feel is not necessarily so. The enemy can play with your emotions. Just because you feel like you are far from God does not mean that it is true! God’s word tells us that he is close to the brokenhearted. You have feelings but for some reason you are distancing yourself from them. Ashley, what situation is making you hurt so much?
I have already started praying for you. Whatever you are going through, I know that God can heal your brokenness. I will be here for you and I will keep you always in prayer. Please email me if you want to talk privately. There is an answer to your struggle, Ashley. There is a way for God to help you. You just need to surrender it all to him and let him do his work. As I say all the time, don’t let your problem be bigger than your God. Don’t let the lie of the enemy cloud your thinking. Please start reading your bible daily and let the truth of God fill your heart and get to know that his promises will never fail. My heart breaks for you. I believe that God led you to this site for a reason. I will be praying. Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. God bless you, dear sister. Prayers are being answered even if you can’t see it now. Don’t give up and don’t give in to the enemy. The truth is going to set you free from your pain.
October 25, 2011 at 7:46 am
Tri
Hi Marianne, Tri here again; I was reading blogs after blogs because I’m still new at this and don’t know how it all works but upon stumbling through the blogs I came across a man name Sammy311, livingwithiup and my heart just broke for him, I can’t explain it but my favor to you is please keep in prayer for healing and salvation. I don’t know if I’m breaking any blogging rules and if this is proper and I’m sorry for posting this to you and even on my blog. Thanks and blessings to Marianne.
October 25, 2011 at 10:14 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tri, God bless you for your concern for another. I will join you in prayer for this man and hope that he will be open to the truth and the healing that only comes from Christ.
It is so good to see someone like yourself who is going through a battle and yet still takes the time to help someone else!! God will honor your work, dear sister!
October 26, 2011 at 12:24 pm
babyybabyy
Marianne,
I want to thank you for taking the time to respond to my request. It’s rare someone actually responded. I have read all the encouraging notes from top to bottom. It got me through a week of misery. I am still in the worst storm of my life. My hopes and dreams have been shattered. I feel like prayers are my pain killers. I need them constantly or I go into depression. My sister says all storms come to an end. I need a miracle because it just keeps getting more hopeless. There never seems to be the final breakthrough. Our time is so different than God’s. Suffer a little while feels like a lifetime. My life has been one constant struggle after another. I have been so faithful to God. I ask him if anything hinders me receiving my happiness show me. I want my desires to align with his so I know I am asking for the right thing. I ask to draw me close to him. I put him first in everything. So I feel like he is recreating another Job.
October 26, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Marianne Lordi
babyybabyy, sometimes the storms in our lives make it feel like we are alone and that God is not with us. It really is hard to understand that if he is with us – why is he allowing this pain to go on? The truth is that there is a purpose for the pain in a believer’s life. It is not that God does not want you happy, it is that he wants your happiness to come from him. Sometimes we look for it in people and pleasures instead of the true happiness that only comes from a close relationship to Christ. I know you feel like your struggles never end. What you have to focus on, dear sister, is the fact that the God who created you, gave you life and a purpose and revealed himself to you is not going to let you be destroyed by your circumstance. It may seem like your heart is literally breaking but that is only to allow more of him to fill you. For instance, why did God annoint the Apostle Paul to bring the gospel to the Gentiles and then let him suffer so much? Paul was beaten, stoned and imprisoned many times and yet he understood that it was all for the glory of God and his plan.
My friend, your pain will not last forever, even though it may seem like it already has. It has been given for just a time. Wait on the Lord and trust him with your pain. I hope that you are reading your bible every day. The only defense against the schemes of the enemy is to have the world of God as your armor. You will get your strength from his word. And God will speak to your heart from his word. I will be praying for you and trusting that God is able to help you. Stand in faith in this battle no matter how dark it gets. Your victory is guaranteed so don’t give up!
October 27, 2011 at 2:44 pm
ange
just taken my time to read through your blog, i was browsing the net search for hope restoring scriptures and testimonies and i cam i cross your blog, God if really using you in winning back lost souls like me, i used to be strong in faith but do to problem in this life i started back sliding and i thought i could do things on my own without the Master help but i have come to realise that life without Christ isn’t worth it, i would be glad if you can be my prayer partner, i need my faith to be restored and i should learn to trust in GOD even when am sailing in troubled water, i have faced a lot of disappointment from potential suitors and to the extent of thinking that may be God doesn’t hear my prayers but i was all wrong, May God forgive me for all the time i relied n my wisdom in trying to solve my own problem help in prayer that i should be a woman of patience and believe that, God is the creator of marriages and not man
October 27, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ange, God wants you back with him. You are not lost to him. And you are right that life without Christ is not worth it. The things you search for in this world will one day perish. If you are looking for a spouse, it is God who can lead you to the one that would be good. God does hear your prayers but if you are not lining up your ways to his will you may be missing the answer and the blessings he has for you. The trials you face can all be used for your good if you are willing to wait upon him. We have all tried to solve our own problems alone only to find that we meet with failure every time. Christ has the answer to all things. He knows the desires of your heart and he knows of your fears. Surrender them all to him and let him work them out.
I will be praying for you, dear friend. I have been where you are, I know now the peace that only comes from seeking the will of God. I pray he will guide you on the path that he as set for you. He has good things for your life. Read your bible daily and let his truth fill your heart and guard your mind. His promises are real and he will not fail you.
Let me know how you are doing. I will join with you in prayer.
October 30, 2011 at 7:38 am
Anonymous
hi marianne,please include me in your prayers, for i am having a heavy heart, me and my fiance are waitng for a process that will decides our future, It didnt turn out the way we hope it will. i’ve been praying for. this for so long but God said to wait . We are waiting for results of my visa which is under review,so we can be together again and get married.waiting with out knowing until when is hard, but i know that God has a perfect plan for us.thank you for prayer.
faith.
October 30, 2011 at 10:55 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Faith, I will be praying for you and your fiance and for God’s perfect will to work out in your lives. Nothing that comes against his plan for you will prosper. He will decide what is good and nothing can ever stop him from making it happen. Waiting is hard but remember that it is a time of strengthening your faith. I will be praying for you. I am trusting that God will give you whatever is good. Stay straong and keep your eyes on Christ!
October 30, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Anonymous
Could you please pray for me. Both my daughters, age 3 and 6 are showing mild symptoms of tourettes. I’ve been praying so much for all of this to go away. I pray for strength to get through this and for acceptance if this is God’s will, but like any mother, I want this to go away and I want my daughters restored.
October 30, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Marianne Lordi
I will be praying for you and your daughters. Tourettes is a challenging disease but I am trusting and believing that God has a way to take your daughters through this. I know that when something comes against your children it can be devasating. I just pray that God will provide the doctors with the knowledge to treat your daughters. I pray for his protection on them. I pray for this diagnosis to be put under the authority of God who can speak a word and have it removed.
Whatever you are going through, your God is more than able to take you through. I will keep praying for this situation. Stay strong and be in peace knowing that Christ died to give you hope. He can always make a way!
November 1, 2011 at 10:27 pm
Rebekah Prince
I don’t want a divorce.
November 1, 2011 at 11:26 pm
Marianne Lordi
My poor sister, I feel your pain! I will be praying for you, Rebakah! The enemy is attacking all of us and especially marriages and families. I will be lifting up your marriage and praying for Christ to intercede and mend this marriage. Read your bible daily to keep the truth in your heart and to guard your mind. Let the promises of Christ give you hope. I am here for you whenever you want to talk – you can email me. I always have time for a friend. May God keep you in his peace even now, Rebekah!
November 6, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Anonymous
Marianne,
Please pray for my marriage, we have been married 10 years, have 3 children and had a marriage everyone always commented on being perfect because it was obvious we where crazy about each other. UNTIL,, My husband called from his out of state job 10 weeks ago and asked for a divorce. He had met someone else a couple months before and moved in with her two weeks after calling me (she is also married but going through a divorce). My husband is going down a road of destruction, drinking, fighting, horrible outspokeness to a point of being rude (he boasts of how good it feels to be rude) and making lots of enemies (he is working in a bordertown and speaks openly to hispanics about how much he hates them-I worry for his safety) he has been kicked off the jobsite and moved to another part of the state, 4 hrs from me and 8 hrs from the other woman. He is so ugly and rude when we communicate; to the point where I haven’t spoke to him in 5 weeks to protect my heart from the meanness. I’m torn because I think the lack of communication is driving us further apart but my heart can’t handle the anger and mean comments. We haven’t seen him in 12 weeks. I’m tired of crying over someone that doesn’t want me or deserve me, I was getting better; not crying as much and then about 4 weeks ago it seems like I took a huge step backwards (maybe it’s part of the divorce process/stages), I cry daily, my heart is shattering. I love this man so much! The adultry consist of 2 years and over a dozen women and sneaking out into the bars when out of town, I don’t know how we can get past this. I pray to God but also wonder why he is letting this happen to me and my children.
Thank You for the prayer,
Cinda
November 6, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Cinda, My heart breaks for you. I know your pain and I will be praying for you. Your husband has bought into the lie from hell and is living a self-absorbed lifestyle. You are right, he is going down a path of destruction. It is so hurtful to be betrayed as you have been. I will be praying for you, dear sister. I know that if you continue to keep your eyes on Christ, he will take you through this storm. I don’t know what the outcome will be, I just know that God can protect you no matter what. You did not deserve this kind of treatment. Pray for your husband and leave him to God. Stay in the word of God and let the truth be your strength. Fill up your mind with the promises of God that never fail. We live in a fallen world, Cinda. God allows us to have free will to choose life or death. He has not failed you. Your husband will pay a price for his actions. If you can stand in faith, you are going to watch the power of your God to take you and your children through this and give you a future with hope! I know that it is difficult for you to understand that truth right now, but in time you will. I will be praying for you, Cinda, and I hope you will email me when you need to talk. I will be here for you. And you see how God took Michael through his pain. I don’t know if God will bring your husband back, but that will not stop his perfect plan for your life! Whatever happens, God will be faithful to those who love him.
The enemy is always working to destroy families and break hearts. We are living in the days of deception! I hope that others will join me in praying for Cinda and her children.
Thanks to you all and God bless.
November 7, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Anonymous
Please pray for me as i feel i need God’s presence all the time, i feel weak, i dont know how to say this but i just feel like i lack some strength to give a few minutes and talk to my Lord. Am one person who doesnt know how to read the bible, i would love to spend a few minutes each day and talk to God and feel his presence but i dont how to. i have a small child whom i would like him to grow up as a God fearing Man, and i know as a mother i am supposed to be in the forefront to teach him about God. i just feel like am too lazy and i would like that to change and become a strong person. i know God loves me, am so thankfull for what he has done for me and still doing each day. please pray for me. T
November 7, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Jim McKigney
Please pray for Donna Sharlene McKigney (my mom)
She’s been ill for the past several days and I think she’s at the end of her rope. Please make her illness go away. Either that or you could ask god to take her to heaven. She’s a good mother to me but her illness is making me worry about her. Please help her in any way you can.
November 7, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
T, Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, you can tend to shrink back and do nothing. I don’t believe that you are lazy, I just believe that since you don’t know what to do, you do nothing. The strength you need will not be found in yourself and your power. It cfan only come from the power of Christ when you make him your Lord and Savior. He becomes the power you need to fight the battles of this life and to win. You say that you don’t know how to read the bible. My friend, at one time, I had absolutely no interest in reading the bible. None! It was just by a move of God that I decided to read the bible to show all those born-again people how wrong they were. I had no idea that by opening the pages of God’s word that I would unleash the power of God to open my eyes to the truth! All you need to do is to open your bible, start reading in the New Testament, in the gospel of John. You can be the wisest man in the world and not understand the bible. Or you can be the slowest person and receive the knowledge of gospel. If you go seeking God in his word, I guarantee you that he will speak to your heart. You will receive understanding. No one has complete understanding but as I read daily from the Scriptures, God reveals more and more about himself and just blessed me with so much knowledge. You can have that too if you just seek him out.
Just take one day at a time, T. Let God be your guide. Begin by reading just 10 minutes a day from the bible. You will be amazed at what God will show you. I will be praying for you and your son. I don’t know what God has planned for your life but he knows how to finish his work in your life. When you pray, just talk to God from your heart. Tell him your fears and your weaknesses. He knows them anyway. What you said in your note to me, tell it to your heavenly Father. Keep your eyes on Christ, my sister. He knows what you need. Seeek him, ask him and believe that he can do all that he says. I will be praying for you. Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. God bless you, my friend.
November 7, 2011 at 11:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jim, I am sorry that your mother is not doing well, I will be praying for her and for God to comfort her. I do not have the power to make her illness go away and I will not ask God to take her to heaven. What I will do is ask for God to work out his perfect plan for your mother and to keep her in his peace. I will pray that she will know that he is with her. I pray that she has a saving knowledge of Christ. And I pray that you also will see the power of Christ at work and know him as Lord and Savior.
Jim, the only one who can do all things for you and your mother is Jesus Christ. I will be praying for her.
November 8, 2011 at 9:35 am
Holly
I am battling a relationship that ended badly and trying to remain friends despite the hurt I am enduring and have been for the last year. I feel like my life is spinning out of control. Please pray for me.
November 8, 2011 at 9:46 am
Jim
Thank you for your prayers and your encouragement. Unfortunately we lost Mom – she struggled and fought to the very end, but it was too much for her. I know intellectually she is at peace, free of all pain and discomfort. However, I am consumed by grief and feelings that I failed her as a caregiver – these seem to increase as time goes by. I struggle now, too, with all that needs to be accomplished in regard to estate matters. I also struggle, wanting no conflicts or confrontations with family members and worrying about this constantly – I have no spouse or children so feel alone in this endeavor, although I have a sibling/spouse/nieces/nephew. May God bless you and assist you in your needs.
November 8, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Holly, I will be praying for you. You life is cannot spin out of control if Christ is your Lord and Savior. My friend, whatever hurt you, it has no power to control you unless you let it. The truth is that you still have a future with promise if you can let go and give it all to Christ. We all have gone through situations which made us feel empty and without purpose. But those are just the lies of the enemy trying to take you down. Read your bible, and let God’s truth fill you and be your defense.
I am here if you want to talk. I will be liftin gyou up each night as I do for all of these requests. God is with you- he never leaves you alone to fight your battles!
November 8, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
I am so sorry for your loss, Jim. I will be praying that your mother’s estate can be settled with peace. You will feel grief and regrets for a while about your mother. You did all that you could do, and now you must leave it in God’s hands. i did pray for your mother to have God’s peace and know him in a personal way. I pray the same for you.
Do the best you can in the coming days. You did not fail your mother as her caregivever. it was with love that you came here to ask for prayers for her! I pray that you will be comforted knowing that you did all that you could have. I will keep praying for you. Be strong, Jim. Let God’s strength carry you through these coming weeks.
November 9, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Myra
Hi Marianne, i am so glad that I found this site. I really need the prayer at this time, i’m going through some hard times right now, and it is affecting me physically, emotionaly and has taken my energy away. I feel like there is no light in everything that is happening, I just ask God when will something work in our favor. We are faithful to the Lord in tithes, offerings and ministry. And I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong To be going through this. Please help me pray!
November 9, 2011 at 8:50 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Myra, You are not doing anything wrong. There are times when the Lord allows us to face hardships and struggles that seem unfair, but he has a purpose. That does not comfort you right now because your troubles can seem overwhelming. Myra, you need to just keep doing what you are doing. As the heat is turned up on the furnace you are in, stand in faith knowing that the Son of God is right at your side. There is a time for it to end. Weeping lasts only for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning. Those words from Scripture guarantee us that when the work is accomplished in us that God intended, the trial will end and the joy of his blessings will fill your life. I have been where you are. I have faced many painful storms and at the time, it was hard for me to believe that Christ was with me. There were times when I even thought that he had to be cruel to allow me to go through so much pain! I soon learned that it was quite the opposite. It was in his mercy that he allowed me to suffer as I did. For it was in that place of uncertainty in my life that I came face to face with my Savior. I could not write about him as I do if I had not experienced what I did. So many trials and yet I am here to tell of his glory.
Myra, you were not meant to go through your hard times alone. God will put others in your path to help you. I believe he led you to my site because I take all these prayer requests seriously. I intercede on behalf of everyone who is on this list. I lift them up in prayers that come from my heart. There are times when I sob out my prayers for people. I know the God we serve. I have seen his power in my life and in others. I have come too far now to turn back. I know you have faith, Myra. You are just weary because you may think you are alone or that your pain will never end. The fact is that it will.
Though you are feeling like your problems are taking you down, know in your heart that they cannot! Remember Peter feared the wind and waves as he stood on the water and yet they had no power to take him under. It was his fears that took him down! Don’t empower your fears for they are only lies from the enemy. You may have serious financial problems but it is not out of view from the Provider of this world. He will work to help you no matter what your problems are.
I also want you to know that I will be standing with you in prayer. God has burdened my heart for you and I will be interceding for you. Please stop back or email me anytime. I hope you will stay strong and not let anxiety steal your joy and weaken your health. Jesus did not die so that you would have no hope while on this earth. He paid the price so that you would have a future with promise. I am here when you want to talk. I care about what you are going through and I will be praying. Don’t surrender your victory to a defeated foe! You will come out of these hard times renewed and made stronger. That is a promise you can trust!
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November 9, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Myra
Please pray for me, I really need it .
November 10, 2011 at 12:55 am
Dee
I stumbled on this site after googling “How to trust God to mend a relationship”. Silly for me to google that, I probably should’ve just gone straight to His word but your words have encouraged me. I am in a season of really trusting God to restore a relationship that was lost a while ago. I have a 5 year old daughter and had a very tumultuous relationship with her father. Last year, I picked up and moved out of state to kind of give us some space and allow us all both time to heal. Instead it has caused him to completely give up on his daughter. I struggle daily with guilt, especially when she interprets his lack of calls as “Daddy doesn’t love me anymore”. It breaks my heart. I’ve asked for his forgiveness for all the issues we have (my part) and for pushing him out of her life, in a sense. I’ve asked for forgiveness from the Lord but I still feel heavy. Recently both of his parents reached out to me to make amends and my own father (who hated him unjustly) reached out to him to ask for forgiveness. I took these as signs that the Lord is working in all of our lives but my ex is still very non-responsive towards my daughter. I’m hurt (it’s hard to forgive yourself, when the person you’ve asked forgiveness from tells you they wont forgive you) and I’m trying to trust God for restoration but I feel so hopeless. Surely, feels like a mountain.
November 11, 2011 at 12:25 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Dee, I am so glad that God brought you to my site. There are some things I feel you are blaming yourself for that you shouldn’t. First of all, I don’t know if it was wrong or right that you moved away out of state. If you had a tumultuous relationship going on with your boyfriend, that was not good for you or your daughter! The fact is that even if you were wrong to move away ( which I think it probably was best) that does not explain why your child’s father has given up on his daughter! He has no excuse to hold anything against the little girl! All it shows me is that he had no sense of responsibility to begin with. That is a shame. You have absolutely no reason to feel guilty. I honestly believe that even if you had stayed, he would have found some reason to move on. You have to keep this man in prayer because he is on a destructive path. Does he even pay child support for his daughter? On the other hand, you should definitely keep his parents involved with your daughter. Those are her grandparents and should have a part in her life. I know you can work that out.
Dee, I know this is hard on you right now but you are really second guessing yourself. The fact that your ex does not want to “forgive” you is an indication of his callous heart. He is the one that should seek forgiveness. How he could ignore his daughter is simply reprehensible!
I will be praying for you, dear sister. I know how you feel. My daughter was only 2 yrs old when I got divorced from her father. He chose not to see his daughter because he said “it hurt too much to see her and then leave”. So that is how he justified not having anything to do with his daughter! In the end, he lost out. I raised her myself and now she is a lovely young woman who loves the Lord and is intelligent and beautiful. Because he only thought of himself and not his daughter, he missed out on her life and that is something he can never get back. I walked her down the isle when she got married, not him. What a price he paid for his selfishness. The same will happen to your ex unless he comes to the end of himself and does what is right. I hope you don’t think you have to settle for this kind of treatment. There are men out there who will love you and your daughter and treat you like a precious gift. You deserve so much better. Be strong, my sister, and seek the wisdom and discernment of God in this matter. I will be praying that you know what direction you should take. If you keep your eyes on Christ, he will take you through this just as he did for me.
I am here for you. You can email me if you want to talk privately. I care about you and your daughter and I will pray each night for you both. God knows how to provide for you what you need. He will never leave you alone!
November 11, 2011 at 8:31 am
matt
Dear Marianne
Please pray for my wife who revealed summer 2010 that she had emotionally shut me out 16 years ago. We have always struggeled to be emotionally close and now I know why. I have tried to love unconditionally since last summer but she is convinced God can’t heal our marriage. We have 3 young children and God has transformed my walk with Him for which i am so grateful. I have belief that God has power & desire to reconcile but we are a few weeks away from the children being told we’re spliting. Even if that happens I know God can still find a way but no loving Father wants to watch his children suffer and i am desperste that my wife will feel enough of God’s love to give her hope and strength to stay so we can learn how to communicate. She loves God but can’t find the strength or will to carry on.
November 12, 2011 at 12:26 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Matt, I will definitely be praying for your wife to be willing to save her marriage. It is sad that she believes that even God can’t help this situation. She is deceived on that. To make a marriage work, both of you must humble yourselves in your love for each other. To do that, Christ must be at the center of your relationship. I will be praying for you both each night. I have seen God restore marriages and I know his power. Keep praying for her, Matt. Ask God to change your heart in any way that is needed to love her as you should. Read your bible each day and let the truth of God’s promises and power fill your heart. It is only in knowing the truth of the God you serve that you can be victorious against the devil’s attempts to destroy your home.
I will be here praying for you, Matt. Please let me know how you are doing. If you belong to Christ, his plan for your life will not fail. Love never fails. I pray that your wife will come to the realization of that truth.
November 12, 2011 at 5:11 am
matt
Dear Marianne
Thankyou for your prayers. we have alot of good Christian friends praying too and my wife is at a retreat this weekend where there is a grace outpouring. unfortunately last year she became close friends with someone who she could relate to in a way i couldn’t be for her, and that has shown her how things could be with someone else. i don’t think it was a full blown affair and i don’t think he is an option if we split but it has ceratinly deceived her. it is so hard when you know your wife loves God but is being selfish, so i can only assume her silent turmoil for all these years has done so much damage she just can’t see the truth. God has transformed my faith in him in such an incredible way that i know i can be the loving husband my wife needs. i am crying out to God for Him to reveal all His love to her soon
November 12, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Matt, It looks as though the enemy sent someone to deceive your wife and lead her from her marriage. I will be praying for her to see clearly the path that she is on. This is all so heartbreaking. As I said before to you, God has a perfect plan for your life and somehow he will either make this marriage work or he will take you through it. In either case, he will be your strength and protection. I just pray that your wife will be led to keep the vow she made to God in her marriage. Whatever is bothering her deep inside is under the power and authority of Christ and I pray for him to help her with her sruggle.
I will be praying, Matt. Just keep trusting in faith and give to God all your pain. He will not leave you in this batle alone! You can email anytime to let me know how you are doing!
November 12, 2011 at 6:47 pm
cislena
Thank you. I need to remember that tommorrow will be better. I must ignore the struggle because Jesus promises to bear my burdens. No job, family of two daughters never contact me. Ex has their hearts. Unable to secure employment after the state slandered my career with lies and ended my ability to earn my own living. Churches not much to me any more, My soul ask that God keeps me…….for I only want to survive this very lengthy (12 years……+ wilderness.
November 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Marianne Lordi
cislena, I don’t know all that you are going through but I will pray for you. It sounds like you are growing weary from a battle that seems like it will never end. Put your faith in Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can give you a future and restore what the enemy stole from you. Just keep remembering that nothing is stronger than the God you serve. And all that touches your life must bow to the will of Christ for your life. He alone has the authority over all that comes against you. I know it is hard for you right now but keep standing in faith. I will be here praying for you each night. Although you have gone through so much already, all things are being worked out for your good because of Christ. I am here fo ryou to talk to. You are not alone in this battle.
November 14, 2011 at 5:36 am
Marcel Francis
All that you have said is has never been more true, the Devil has so far succeeded in detroying my marrige . Keeping me broke and jobless’ turning my kids against me and loosing my home. Yes he is alive as ever !!! , but I will never give in to him’ its war to the death for me for all he and his demons have commited against me. My hope is in Jesus and the end is nearer. My prayer is that others are not deceived by loving this world and miss their place iof getting to Heaven.
November 14, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Tammy
I don’t know if this is even a sight that is regularly looked at or updated. But I am writing because I know the Lord is listening eventhough there are many clouds. Asking for prayer for my 22 year old son, since he has been a little boy has always had a dream of what he wanted to be on his heart. He loved God and has always believed in and stood on his word. But right now is discouraged to the point of being defeated and wonders if he will ever achieve his goal. I know that what man intends for evil God will use for our food and his glory and I know that my sons life has been planned before the beginning of time and that nothing can thwart that plan it is just painful and exhausting and wondering after nearly 4 years Of battling what is the purpose and why is it so very difficult when it looks so easy for others. Now we are afraid to even make a move for fear it is the wrong one. Please pray.. I am not even sure what to ask for at this point in time.
November 14, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marcel, I am so sorry to hear all that you are going through. I will be praying for you. The enemy does want to take everything good from us but remember that Christ paid the price for our victory. That is something he cannot have. Christ is coming soon and he will make all things new. Until then, we have the hope as believers that all that we go through does have a purpose and plan and cannot stop God’s purpose for our lives. God has promised that he will cause all things that come against us for our good. While sometimes it doesn’t seem possible, we know that God does have authority of all things now and forever more!
Dear friend, keep standing in faith and don’t take your eyes off of Christ. He knows where you are and what you are enduring. He is going to see you through to victory. I will be praying and interceding for you. I am here if you want to talk. God will never have you go through your trials alone. Take peace in knowing he is working it all out. God bless you, Marcel.
November 14, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tammy, I am so glad that God brought you here. Sometime in our lives we feel led to do something in our life but then we face stops at every turn. Your son is becoming discouraged because he doesn’t understand the path he should follow. He just needs to surrender his dream to God and let him work out the details. It may take longer than we want to wait, but remember that God made everyone wait that he used in a big way. Moses and Abraham both had to wait on God for their dream. Joseph was imprisoned in Egypt and had to wait upon God to get him released. David had to wait years after Samuel annointed him as a young man to be the next king. One of my articles deals with this subject of waiting. But the truth is that the wait is part of the answer. God is getting your son ready for something even bigger than he expects. Tell him to use the time to study God’s word and get his heart ready for what God has planned for him. Don’t be afraid of making a move. Just approach each move with prayer and seeking of God’s will. I will be praying for God to help direct your son’s steps and to give you peace about what he is about to do. Keep the truth in your heart and remember to read your bible every day. God speaks to us through his world. He will give you the strength to hold on.
I am here, dear friend, and I hope you will stop back. God has your future in his hands and nothing can happen apart from his perfect will. I will be praying for you. Stay in peace!
November 15, 2011 at 7:30 am
Tammy
Thank ou for getting back to me, it is confirmation of what I have been speaking into his life but discouragement and thinking in your own strength that things are going to wok out the way we think and what is the usual path are not always the path that God takes us down.. I know that he says my ways are not your ways. And my thoughts are not your thoughts.. Still is difficult when you see things falling apart, but yet in listening to my son that dream is still alive inside of him. We will commit to prayer and God’s word wisdom and direction in my sons situation. Thank you for your prayers and your words. It has been hard to find those in my circle of friends who will commit to praying for my son. Most find having a dream and wanting to fulfill it is not possible. I can’t put God in a box, he is God. I just wish it wasn’t as painful as it is.. Thank you and I will pray for you that God continues to bless you and keep you encouraged as you give His wisdom to you to give to others.
November 16, 2011 at 1:17 am
Anonymous
hi marianne this is faith again ,i am so happy and thankful that our wait is over God answered our prayer in the most special way.He make things so beautiful in His time and impossible to possible.God is so amazing. I’ve learn that this life even if you think everything and all things fail. we have God that ever faithful if we put our life to Him and surrender our eveything.thank you for your prayer and everyone here.God bless us and bringing back all the glory to our Lord Jesus.
November 16, 2011 at 2:19 am
jd stegall
thanks for all your help, Marianne, with geting my site back up and running. you’ve been a big help and blessing.
November 17, 2011 at 4:05 am
matt
Dear Marianne. Please keep praying for Katie, my wife, as she told me tuesday that she definately wants to go and that the retreat made no difference at all. It has been unbearable living with an axe hanging over my marriage for 18 months with the daily rejection so I have now told her to leave quickly. All along God has been strengthening me for this time and i will take her back one day if that is God’s plan but she probably needs to have a “desert” experience now to find her healing. please pray that i am able to extend God’s grace to her through all of this whilst managing the painful practicalties for me and our 3 young children. your words about God’s plan for my life being unshakable were very helpful and i am trying to believe that is the case for the children as well, whom i daily teach about the love of God in the hope that Jesus becomes the foundation of their lives. please also pray for our finaces as this will stretch us to the limit and i am trying to ensure we don’t lose the family home so the children can keep a familiar safe haven during the planned 50/50 time share.
November 17, 2011 at 9:13 pm
jd stegall
hey Matt- i have also prayed for you that the LORD would help you through this time of trial. sometimes it is good that the other spouse spend time in the desert to realize what they are loosing and i have prayed the God would reveal himself to both you, as you spend time apart. remember to seek God and love him with all your heart, soul and strength during this time. He will make a way out of no way-even in this dark time, “delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart”.
November 17, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Tammy
Hello~
I am back.. Just really really discouraged and I know that my son is as he is the one living through the trial.. But what happened about three weeks ago was evil. And I know that there is. Not one thing that does not pass through the hand of God first.. But what do you do when not one part of the situation makes sense.. Please pray for strength for my son and a huge faith to believe.. and that God will see him through this to the other side.. And that no matter how far he is from his family that his father is right there with him and that he is encouraged and that God has compassion for him.. Amen
November 17, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Faith, I am thrilled that God interceded for you with your visa and that your wait is over. God’s plan for you are greater than you can even imagine. Just keep trusting Christ in the good times and in the bad times. He is with you in both. I will keep praying for you, dear sister!
November 17, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Matt, I am still praying for you. I only hope that your wife will get to the end of herself and understand that she made a vow before God when you both married. It is so sad that the enemy is breaking down the walls of marriages and families. I will keep praying for you.
Keep your faith through this storm. j.d gave you some good advice and he is a man of prayer so I know he will be praying for you too. Stay in the word of God and let the truth guard your heart and mind! As difficult as it is for you now, God is with you. Please know that I am here for you. jd stegall has a good blog site that you should visit. He has good counsel for you also. You are not alone, my friend, and you never will be!
November 17, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Tammy, glad you stopped back. I know you are discouraged for your son but don’t look at his circumstance, look at the power of your God. You get discouraged when you listen to the lies of the enemy. You forget that God has a plan for those who love him. Stay in the faith, Tammy. When you start feeling down, open your bible and let God’s word fill you with the knolwledge of his promises for your life and your son’s life. Don’t let the dark skies get you down. The light of dawn is around the corner. God is not going to leave you alone to fight this battle.
November 18, 2011 at 4:15 am
matt
thanks Marianne and jd
November 18, 2011 at 6:52 pm
jd stegall
no problem and may the LORD strengthen you again-stand firm in the faith, Matt. you can do it.
November 19, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Anonymous
hello marianne,
i am a single parent,my son has seizures which has affected him brain . please kindly remember me in your prayers. thanks
November 19, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi dear friend, I will be lifting your son up for God’s touch on his body for a total healing. I pray that God will completely restore your son to wholeness. Stay strong in your faith knowing that all things are under the authority of Christ – including your son’s seizures. I will be praying for him each night. It is hard to be a single parent but especially when you have a child who has health issues. I know how hard that can be. I was a single parent also. I will be praying. Please stop back to let me know how your son is doing. I pray that God will keep you in his peace and provide for you all that you need to care for your son.
November 20, 2011 at 1:43 am
j.d. stegall
i have also prayed for your son–the more you have praying, the more the power of God can work in this situation
November 20, 2011 at 11:30 am
meena negi
Hi Marianne.
I cried a lot in bathroom and asked god if he is seeing me going through troubles. He was listening to me when I was crying. He made me surfed your blog..Thanks Marianne for the guidance. I am feeling better now. God will not let me fail. Please pray for my husband , my kids and for me. Pl pray that God forgive my husband for his mistakes and give him strength to overcome his financial adversities He is into deep troubles.
November 20, 2011 at 11:59 am
Marianne Lordi
Meena, I will of course be praying for you and your family. I pray that you will understand that God is with you no matter where you are or how big your problems are. My friend, we live in dark times. We all have troubles. But those who have put their hope in Jesus Christ have no fear of the future. Christ has ordained your future! He will cause all that comes against you, every struggle you face, and every pain your endure to be used for your good! Never give up hope, Meena. You have been declared victorious in Christ if your hope is in him. Your problems and your struggles will never be bigger than the God you serve. Don’t let the lies of the enemy bring you fear. You have reason for hope! Jesus is alive and working out his plan for your life.
I am here for you, dear sister. You can write or email me anytime. I will be praying for you as I do every single one of these prayer requests. I take to my heart all the people that God sends to my site. You are not alone. Let the hope of God fill you now with his peace. Read your bible so that his truth and the knowledge of his promises stay in your heart. God bless you, Meena.
November 20, 2011 at 5:24 pm
j.d. stegall
Meena, God will remember your tears for your husband and family and will open up his will for your life the more you seek his face. the bible says, “humble yourself under God’s mighty hand that he may lift you up in do time.” as long as you are praying according to his will and you have other prayer partners like your family, Marianne, and myself also-God will cause these things to happen in the correct timing. so don’t forget to praise him even in the difficult times.
November 21, 2011 at 8:42 am
Anonymous
Hello Marianne. I hope all is well with you and your family. Sometimes I come here to read the prayers of others and your replies. Sometimes knowing that others are experiencing the ups and downs of life and then reading your replies of how to proceed is helpful. As for myself, I am struggling still. My brain is tired from trying to figure out how it is that those who persecute others seem to get away with it and those that are trying to live by God’s laws seem to suffer to no end. It makes my heart and head hurt! I find that leeping scripture on my person (literally) is helpful, but memorizing them is even more helpful. I’m asknig God to increase my capacity to recall scripture as never before, but He can only do that if I stop thinking about things I have no control over. It is the hardest part of my walk with God. Any advice or experience you have in this area would be helpful to me. I am still employed which is a blessing but my new boss is quite a challenge. I caught a virus 3 weeks ago which i am praying does not turn into pnuemonia, (sp) as I have no medical coverage right now and do not want to be sick on Thanksgiving. Thank you for your prayers and for this website. It is such a comfort. Blessings, Juliette Perrault
November 21, 2011 at 3:01 pm
Celeste
Hi again Marianne. I sent 2 posts asking for prayer on April 13 (the loss of my son through stillbirth and to ask for prayers for my friend Celeste who was suffering from colon cancer) and May 30 (my boss who was really mean to me through my pregnancy).
With that said, I just wanted to give you an update. I did go back out to work after my maternity leave was up and stayed there until July 22. All was well and somehow I had the courage to face her. I acted as though nothing happened I just did my work. However, I got an offer for another job where I am now (more money and it’s an executive position working with the CEO). A friend of mine called me about November 01 and told me that my former boss had gotten fired (her boss was apparently looking at her work ethics over a period of time). I am not rejoicing in her loss but I was really amazed at how God works. Her new assistant never used to lock my former boss’ office when she left work so 2 of my christian friends used to go in her office to pray. They did that for about 3 weeks…She was really a tough one to deal with and even though people were not gloating in her loss, they were releaved that they didn’t have to deal with you. Going back a couple months before her firing, her 2 sons got shot while hanging out at a spot (they’re alive and I would say thank God). My friend Celeste who is also the same age as myself (35) passed away on November 19. 2011 @ 2am. I prayed that God would take away her pain and he did. Thank you for your prayers and I am truly amazed at how God works. Even though I have had 5 losses, I am really blessed. I am moving into my new home very soon and will be getting remarried early next year. I will let you know how things are progressing. Thanks again Marianne
November 21, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Beth
Dear Marianne,
I would like to thank you for the uplifting messages. Pls. pray for my work application in Canada. Thank you very much. May God bless you and your family.
November 22, 2011 at 12:26 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Juliette! I will keep praying for you, my friend. I know you have been through a lot in a short time but keep your eyes on Christ because he is working it all out. You are a beautiful, intelligent woman with a giving heart. Things will come together for you. Don’t think about those who seem to prosper although living apart from God’s ways. I memorized Psalm 73 because it spoke so well to that issue. Asaph wrote about how he envied withe arrogant when he saw the prosperity of the wicked. But then he goes on to say that he after he entered the sanctuary of God, he understood their final destiny! Remember, my sister, that no one gets away with anything. The justice of God finds out everyone. There is a price to pay for those who do wicked thing. Just because you aren’t seeing it now does not mean it won’t happen. Trust that God sees it all. Leave the things that you have no control over to him! Take peace knowing that he will handle it!
Juliette, be strong in your faith. Let the truth be your guide and not your circumstance. I will keep praying for you. You are a good friend.
November 22, 2011 at 12:34 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Celeste. It is so nice to talk to you again. I am so sorry about the death of your friend. We both prayed for God to heal her. He chose to heal her with him in heaven. I know you will miss her.
I remember how upset you were with your situation at work. You were being treated unfailry. God blessed you for doing the right thing. I am so glad you have a new job making more money. That is vindication! Your former supervisor was wrong to treat you as she did. It is good that you are not gloating in her getting fired. I don’t know why she acted as she did but she needs prayer. Good for you for taking the higher road. I will keep praying for you, Celeste. Remember when you deal with others that sometimes the only Jesus they will ever see will be in you! God bless you, my friend.
November 22, 2011 at 12:37 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Beth, I will pray for your work application in Canada. God has a perfect plan for your life. If this is good, he will make a way for it all to work out. Please stop back and let me know how you are doing.
November 22, 2011 at 7:24 am
dawni
I was do blessed by your readings this morning. Thank you, thank you. Right on time.
November 22, 2011 at 8:53 am
Liza
Hi,
My name is Liza and I would appreciate if you could send a prayer request for my family and myself. I have been laid off and unemployed for a while and during that time my daughter and three grandchildren have moved in. My husband is the only one working, times have been very hard. I have been praying every day to Jesus, asking for financial help for my family. I would be very greatful if you could pray for our family. Just to know there is another voice out there sending prayers to God, means a great deal to me and my family. Thank You and God Bless!
Liza
November 22, 2011 at 9:58 am
Marianne Lordi
Thanks for stopping by, Dawn and for commenting. I am so glad that you were blessed by what you read. I always ask God to send those here for whom he has given me the message. Stay strong in your faith remembering that nothing can defeat a true believer. I pray that God will bless you and your family.
November 22, 2011 at 10:01 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Liza,
I will be praying for your finanicial situation. Many of us are going through struggles in the same way. To those who belong to Christ, he will see you through. He knows your needs and he has the authority and power to provide for you. It may seem dark right now, but know that Christ is working it out. It will be his time and his way but it will be the perfect time and way. Keep reading your bible and letting his truth fill you with the strength that you need each day. One thing I can say for sure, Liza, and that is that God will never fail those who belong to him. Keep your eyes on him. The storm has no power to take you under. Your God will always be bigger. I will be praying for you each night. I am another voice interceding for you. God hears our prayers. Just be still and know that he is all he says he is! God bless you, dear sister!
November 22, 2011 at 10:41 am
meena negi
Hi Marianne/ J.D. Stegall
Thank you so much for your guidance. Thank you God that you sent this guidance through your angels – Marianne and J.D… In todays world they are serving people selflessly. ..You hear every voice. Sorry for agony happened that day. I will pray and not suspect that I am not heard….Please give me strength. Love you…
November 22, 2011 at 11:10 am
Liza
Thank You for answering my e-mail. I will stay strong and trust in God to get us through this. Your words are comforting. Thank you again for your prayers. God bless you
Liza
November 22, 2011 at 9:59 pm
j.d. stegall
you can do it, Meena. i believe that you can do it. just trust in God!
November 22, 2011 at 10:10 pm
j.d. stegall
Liza- i have also lifted you up in prayer and i am thankful to be a part of what God is going to do for you and your family through Marianne and her website, which is a true God sent. the bible says, “the affectual fervant prayers of a righteous man, avails much power”. so that is what i am believing for you and you family that much power would be over you and your finances today. God can and will open up a way out of no way, so just stay in the word of God and believe that he can. i have also rebuked the enemy in Jesus name for you tonight that he would have no power of you and your family.
November 22, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, j.d. for caring enough to pray for those who need our prayers. I know that you care about them and the love of Christ just shines through you.
Meena, I will keep praying for you and your husband. I know that it is tough for you now but God has a way of giving us joy despite our troubles. I pray that you will keep the faith and know that your problems are not bigger than God’s ability to help you. He has put you on my heart and I am sure that j.d. will be praying for you also. Keep your eyes on Christ and don’t let the enemy’s lies discourage you. I am here to listen and pray with you anytime you need. Be blessed, dear friend.
Liza, each day is an opportunity for God to show you just how much he loves you. Don’t worry about the problems you face. Remember that in all things, God is turning them to be used for your good. I am still praying for you.
November 22, 2011 at 10:39 pm
j.d. stegall
no problem, Marianne. it’s a joy being able to be a part of your community to build up the body of Christ. hopefully more people will come along to be prayer partners on your site. the power of prayer is found in the number of godly people taking part of it.
November 22, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Tri
Hi Marianne, I don’t have a prayer request but I just wanted to say I miss you my sister. I got a little lost but now and hopefully for good, found. I think about you so much and how you would react to certain situations. I have to say I’ve been angrier than usual and been feeling a little sadden towards myself that I feel I should be punished for that lack of commitment of believing and trusting God. Your sister in Christ….Tri
November 22, 2011 at 11:09 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tri, I read your latest message and felt pain in my heart for you. We all go through things. Some stay with us. Some make us afraid to trust. I have been through things in my life that left me with baggage. I believe for myself as I believe for you – that our God is big enough to break down our walls of self-defense and help us to open up our hearts so he can heal us. I am praying for you, dear sister. You know that I am always here for you. We are a lot alike.
November 22, 2011 at 11:18 pm
j.d. stegall
hello Tri-i understand how easy it is for one to fall away from Christ. it took me 27 years to get back to the truth, as i had walked deep in sin, but God lifted me out of the miry clay and gave me a new found life. i was an undercover christan, only concerned about looking good but not actually being good. here is the testimonial video to prove it:
but my point is that now that you are back,Tri, i believe there are 3 things that you can do to stay strong til Jesus comes back. 1. committ to reading the bible at least 1x a day(even if it is just 5 min) God can change your heart in a few weeks with just 5 minutes a day-look what he did for me (http://www.todaystruthwriter.com/sample-page/videos/) . 2. find a biblical church that believes and preaches the essentials of the bible and committ to going on sundays and bible studies normally on wednesday nights. 3. find another good and godly woman to confide in and mimick her walk in Christ. you need a Jesus in a skin suit(not a man, unless he is family-the devil will do anything to twist what your genuine intensions were in seeking and coming back to Christ, but that wont and cant happen when 2 good and godly women get together, or 2 good and godly men get together). even though you didnt ask for prayer, Tri, i have already lifted you name to the throne room before the King and I know his glorious and perfect plan will be done in your life. praise the LORD!
November 22, 2011 at 11:19 pm
denise wilkens
Can you pray for me and my family all kind of thing come up against us please I pray ever day .
November 23, 2011 at 1:14 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Denise,
I will be praying for your family. God knows how to protect your family. Keep praying and reading your bible. Let the truth of Christ fill your mind. Stop back and let me know how you are doing, dear friend.
November 23, 2011 at 9:38 am
Jim
I am feeling very low today. It has been three months today that my mother passed. I need to make a decision regarding her financial matters today in regard to my sibling – I am worried it will be the right and best decision. I am worried about meeting with him today – that there will be arguements or disagreements. I am worried about Thanksgiving – not wanting there to be any disagreements. Please pray that my worries are unfounded and that today and tomorrow will work very well. Thank you.
November 23, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Olabisi Omojola
I need God to replace the hatred i now feel for my husband with His love that once resident in my heart, and give me the grace to love again in Jesus name.
November 23, 2011 at 3:36 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jim, I will be praying for you to make the right decisions regarding the estate of your mother. When my mother died 20 years ago, I tried to do what I thought she would want me to do – not what i thought was right. I pray there will be harmony in your family and that there will be no arguments and disagreements. I pray that you will enjoy a great Thanksgiving and be grateful in your heart for all that God has done and has given to you. Focus on that instead of what others think. I will be interceding for you to Christ to give you his peace and his wisdom to do what is right. God bless you, dear brother.
November 23, 2011 at 3:39 pm
Marianne Lordi
Olabisi, I have been praying for you. There is never room in a believer’s heart to hold hatred. If you truly have Christ living in you, you must forgive and love those who are unlovely! You must leave them to God to deal with if they are doing wrong. I know that it is hard for you, my sister, but you must do what is right or you will end up destroying yourself over something that you should have given to God to deal with! I pray that you will understand and know that since Christ forgave you, you must let go of all hatred and bitterness against anyone else! I will pray that God gives you that strength. Please, dear friend, you only harm yourself with such feelings. Don’t give in to them!
November 24, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Anonymous
Someone please pray for me.
I live in confinement because this person is negative. I want this person to leave this house forever or I want enough money to get out of here. I never want to see this person ever again. It is not healthy for me. I am a prisoner in a room. I can’t do anything! I want this person to vanish from my life COMPLETELY.
SOMEONE PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.
November 24, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, you sound very frustrated and and angry. Whatever it is that is causing you to think you have no other choices, I pray that God will provide his answer for you. Let your heart be at peace because God knows how to rescue you from your troubles. I will be praying.
November 25, 2011 at 1:23 am
Fidelis
I desire you stand with me in prayer, I am faced with serious distractions, i can‘t focus on my ministry, i often feel lonely. I pastor a church of about hundred adults.
November 25, 2011 at 11:23 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Fidelis, I will be praying for you. We have all had times of distraction in our lives when it was hard to focus on our spiritual life. I believe that you are being attacked in this area because you are working hard for the kingdom and the enemy doesn’t like it. Look past your struggles, Pastor, and see the hand of God who is directing your steps. He has not left you. He is the one who called you to ministry. He has a purpose and a plan for the work that you do for him. Sometimes when we are under attack, we feel lonely and alone. That is part of the enemy’s tricks. You are not alone. God can heal your loneliness. He has called you for his work and he will not fail to have you complete all that he has for you. I will stand with you in prayer, Fidelis. It is good that you asked for prayer for you are never to fight these battles alone. I ask all who come to this site to also join with me in praying for you and your ministry.
Pastor, I am praying in the name of Jesus Christ that the spirits of destraction be removed from your life. I pray for your strength to focus and continue in your work. Whatever comes against you, your God will always be stronger. As we read in Scripture, Fidelis, you need to constantly remember when the battle is strong against you that, “Greater are those who are with us than those who are with them,” (2 Kings 6:16) The legion of God’s angels are always with you in every battle. Keep that truth in your heart. I will be praying. God bless you, dear Pastor.
November 26, 2011 at 5:36 am
Joan Faraone
Please pray for healing of my son, Domenic diagnosed with a disorder effecting his brain that it does not progress causing further brain damage, there is no treatment available. I know the Lord is hearing our prayers and working in him now.
November 26, 2011 at 2:51 pm
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Denise- just wanted ou to know i’ll be praying for you also in your trials
November 26, 2011 at 2:55 pm
j.d. stegall
hey, Fidelis–also wanted you to know that i am with you in prayer and that your lonely heart would be filled with the passion and fire of the Holy Spirit. it is very ieasy to get distracted with so many responsibilities in the ministry, but let the LORD lead and help you focus on the primary ones, and He will cary along the side ministries that He sees fit to.
November 26, 2011 at 3:07 pm
j.d. stegall
Olabisi-i pray for your heart b/c i know it can be hard when things get real ugly, buti stand with you in the gap for that agape love from God. let him do a good work in you and bless that marriage and bring it back stronger than ever.
November 26, 2011 at 3:37 pm
j.d. stegall
Joan-i just wanted to let you know that God be with you and i know the pain of a loved one with little or know hope. but, God. “trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on to your own understanding. acknowledge him in all your ways and he will make your paths straight.” i’ve lifted your son up in prayer today, Joan, so be encouraged and know that whatever happens, the LORD is with you.
November 26, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
I want everyone here to know that I continue to keep you all in prayer. I am trusting for God to show you his power no matter how impossible. I am also thankful that another friend, j.d stegall, is joining with me in praying for all of you. We love you all and trust that no sturggle is too impossible for God to make a way. Prayers are being said for you. Stay in the peace of Christ. He will not leave you.
November 27, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Suzanne
I have been married for 14 and a half years. My husband has loved me all that time until he couldn’t take my irrational behavior anymore. I caused him to lose his job ten years ago and he hasn’t worked since and I believe it is my fault. I have tried for a long time to get help and be a better person and prayed to God for help but have felt completely abandoned. I am at my wits and believe that he only reason my husband is still with me is that he has nowhere else to go. I can’t take the pain anymore of what I have done to my husband and my marriage. I just want to end everything.
November 27, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Suzanne, my heart is with you, dear sister, and I will be praying for you. I don’t know what irarational behavior of yours caused your husband to lose his job, however, I believe you are not the cause for him not working for 10 years! That is not your fault and you must stop blaming yourself. I don’t know why he is not working but something else is going on there. I will keep you both in prayer. Whatever you have done to your husband, you need to also let that go. I don’t really understand exactly what you mean by you saying that you did all this to your husband by your behavior, I hope you will email me where we can talk confidentially.
Suzanne, if your trust is in Christ, hea can make a way to repair this marriage and help you both to love and respect each other. I think there is a lot of deeper issues here and I will be praying for God to give you the wisdom and discernment on how to handle it all. I know it is hard for you right now, my friend, but hold on and keep your eyes on Christ. The only way you can fail is to believe that he is not able to help you. You need to know God and understand his love for you. I hope you will email me and we can talk. I am here for you, Suzanne, and I care about what you are going through. There is an answer. Let’s reason this out together. I am praying.
November 28, 2011 at 11:24 am
Jim
Thank you for answered prayers for a peaceful Thanksgiving with family and peaceful completion of one aspect of estate resolution. Please may I ask for continued prayers for peace within family, resolution of estate related matters, resolution of grief and feelings of failure. May God bless.
November 28, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jim, So glad that your thanksgiving was peaceful. I will continue to pray for you as you settle the estate matters. Be sure to seek God’s counsel on all that you do. If you give it to him, he will show you how to do exactly what is right and to do in harmony with the rest of the family. God can also release you from your feelings of failure. Those are lies from the enemy. Surrender them up, Jim, and allow the peace of Christ to fill you.
God bless you, dear brother. I know you will do what is right.
November 28, 2011 at 10:48 pm
j.d. stegall
Suzanne–i have also prayed for you today. i would agree with Marianne to in that it is not your fault that your spouse has not worked for 10 years.seek additional help. it is never good to be on an island all by yourself, b/c that is what the devil wants so he can pick your mind a part and make you an emotional disaster-no good for anyone, let alone your family who needs you the most. you must get in the company of wise counselors, the bible, and allow the Holy Spirit to minister to your pain. i pray that you would allow Marianne to minister to your heart b/c she is always God centered and right on biblically. stay strong in the faith, my friend.
November 29, 2011 at 5:32 am
Tammy
Hello Marianne~
I have asked for prayer a couple of times for my son. God has allowed him to walk through some difficult situations. Recently, some things have happened and he is at a critical point.. There are two ways he can go.. And at this point not sure the path God wants him to take. He is 22 and we believe should be his decision, although he is still in school. This all has to do with what he feels God has called him to do. I ask prayer for wisdom and clarity to make the right decision and that Our father would confirm some things to us.. And for peace about the decision.. He wants to follow the path God has laid out for him and sometimes that is hard to know.. Thank you for all of your prayers for all of us who come to your sight and lay out requests down.. It is such a comfort to know that there are people who pray for others..
November 29, 2011 at 11:57 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tammy, I will keep praying. Remember that God has the plan for your son’s life. If you pray for God’s will in his life, you are praying that God will give to him whatever is good even if it doesn’t seem like that you you. Keep praying for wisdom and discernment for you and your son. If you are truly seeking God in this matter, he is not going to let you go astray!
Stay in peace, TGammy. Don’t worry about tomorrow – let God do that. Just trust him for today. I will be praying.
December 1, 2011 at 9:10 am
Deb
Hi Marianne
The Lord has richly blessed me all my life. Bit now i am in a financial disaster and the fact that I am turning 60 I feel that the blessings have stopped and I have become not so nice a person thru this. I don’t even like myself right tnow. I lost so much and i.am.so.sad. My relationship with Jesus is distant. Is there any hope left? Or is it really over for me like i keep feeling it is. I need life again. Or is it too.late. Where is my God?
December 1, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Deb, I am so glad you stopped here for I will be praying for you. I know what you are feeling but I want to assure you without a doubt that you have every reason to for hope and that God still has the power to bring you above your struggles. My friend, it is never over when you belong to Christ! The enemy will always fill your head with those lies when you are going through dark storms in your life. The truth is that everything Christ allowed is for his purpose in your life. Nothing can destroy a beliver who has made Christ the Lord and Savior of their life. You may have strayed from the path that God had for your life but that doesn’t mean you have to stay there. You may have wandered from him, but he has never left your side. You are letting your financial difficulties determine your fuuture when they have no power to do so! You are making your problems bigger than your God!
Deb, there is a way out. All that we have that is good is from God. Although we will suffer through many trials on this earth, Jesus has promised that we can still have joy in the midst of them all. He has promised to lift our burdens and help us through our troubles. My friend, the most important thing you can do now is to begin reading your bible every single day! When you don’t, you are setting yourself up to be led astray. For that reason we are to put on the full armor of God in order to take our stand against the devil’s lies and schemes. If you don’t know the power of your God, how can you stand againt your enemy? Young David stood his ground and defeated the giant because he KNEW that his God was with him ande that his power would take down the giant! My sister, if you don’t have that same faith, you will think you have been abandoned when in fact all the power of Christ and his angels are around you now. You need only call in faith upon the name of Jesus! Do you actually believe that he blessed you and took you this far only to drop you now and leave you alone? Deb, you need to get into the word. Let his truth and the promises he made speak to your heart and affirm an assure you that the power of God to help you will always be greater than the struggles that you face.
My friend, I am not without my own troubles. I know what I say is true. God will never fail those who trust in him. I want you to know that I will be lifting you in prayer every night and that I am here for you whenever you want to talk. My email is listed on the blog. We all are facing troubles and storms of every kind. This is not heaven! We are living in a perishing world but we know that Christ is coming back to make all things new. Keep the faith, Deb, and don’t let your guard down. You will come through all these struggles. Surrender them all to Christ and know by faith that the God who created you, who has the hairs on your head numbered, who sees your heart, and who knows your future, is NOT going to forget you.
I will be here for you. Be in peace today!
December 1, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Jackie
My boyfriend of two years broke our relationship off 8 months ago and he will not talk to me. My heart is still breaking, I just can’t seem to get past this. Could you please pray for God to reunite us. We both loved each other very much and hopefully someday soon we can work out our differences. I know only God could change someones heart. I miss him so much and just want a second chance to prove my love for him.
December 2, 2011 at 12:33 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jackie, my prayers are with you because I know the pain that a broken heart brings. It seems like this pain will never end, but the truth is that it will.
Jackie, I am concerned that you think you are not worth a man loving you and willing to do anything to be with you. For some reason, you feel that your life will be over if your boyfriend does not return. He has refused to talk to you and this relationship has been over for 8 months. Why are you keeping your life on hold? My dear sister, you must move on. Do you think that God is not able to bring into your life the right man who will love and cherish you as you are? You are selling yourself short as you are seek after someone who is not interested. You deserve more than that! You will learn what I had to and that is that you cannot make love happen no matter how hard you try. The good news is that you don’t have to make it happen. You don’t have to try so hard. The right man will feel blessed to have you in his life. Don’t settle for less than that.
I will be praying for you because I know you are in pain. You don’t believe what I am saying to you now but one day you will. Jackie, pray and ask God to bring into your life a godly man who will honor and respect you. I pray that you will wait upon God for the right person. As hard as it seems, if you begin now to seek that which God wants for you, you will allow your heart to heal and to be ready for what God has for you. The reason there are so many divorces in this world is that most people cannot wait on God. I pray that you will.
December 11, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Gillian
Need Special a prayer , I’m trying to stay connect with God; trying to believe in God’s promises , but discouragement always coming around me .
December 11, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Gillian, it should not be so hard to stay connected to God. Do you read your bible? The only way to stay close to God is to know him. You can learn about the God we serve and his faithfulness by reading his word. It was by picking up a bible for the first time and beginning to read it that my eyes were open by the Spirit of God and I understood who he was and that I was a sinner in need of a Savior. I am now born-again by his Spirit and Christ lives in me. You get discouraged, my friend, when you are trying to do things by your own power and not God’s.
I will be praying for you to understand what I have just said. I pray that you will seek Christ out in his word and learn to follow him. It is only in having a relationship where Christ is your Lord and Savior that you can have total victory in every area of your life. I am here if you want to email me and talk. I will be praying for you.
December 12, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Anonymous
hello marianne, i read read your blog and i must commend you for the goodwork.may God continue to bless and enrich you as you continue doing his work!.
something has been bothering me for a long time and i want to get it out and seek for your opinion.i have been praying for a life partner for over four years now,some how i still have feelings for my ex.and i pray that God will reunite us.i really love this guy ,and made a vow to God that if he answers me i will redeem my vow,i will serve God faithfully and do his bidding.i know i might sound crazy but that’s how i feel, i have prayed so many times fasted and cried to God,please why can’t God just grant me this heart desire.right now i have lost hope, because it’s obvious He won’t answer me, i sometimes feel like he has failed me, others pray and ask him and he grants them their heart desire, why can’t he just smile down on me.i’m really confuse about how God works.
December 12, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Marianne Lordi
My dear friend, God has not failed you. You have not surrenedered to him yet. You are seeking for God to do your bidding. You must remember that God loves you and he has a plan for your life if you believe. You said that you still have feelings for your ex. The problem is that your relationship with him did not work out. Why do you think this time it would? God alone can see the beginning and end of your life. He knows what is good for you. It is natural to want someone to share your life. The bible tells us that God said that it was not good for the man to be alone. For that, he created woman to be his mate. I know that you are getting anxious for someone to be in your life. You must be very careful because if you let your guard down, you will settle for someone who is not good for you and be unhappy in your life. If you truly are seeking God on this matter, you must wait for his timing. It may be that he has someone for you next week. Or maybe next year. Whatever it is , God’s timing is good and perfect. Do you actually think that the God who created you, placed you in a family, gave you gifts and talents and has even the hairs on your head numbered is going to withhold from you something that is good? My friend, you must learn to trust God. How can he work in your life if you do not have faith to believe in him.
I will be praying for you and for God to give you a peace that he is working things out in your life. You are not alone and God has not abandoned you. He hears your prayers but you must listen for him. He is not going to fail you. Keep your eyes on Christ and trust that he paid the price for you to live a full life. Pray right now for the partner that God is going to bring into your life. Seek first the things of God’s kingdom – he knows how to provide for you. I am here if you want to talk.
December 12, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Today's Truth Writer
hey Gillian- keep your head up and lift your eyes to the hills where your help comes from. one thought is to spend some quiet time meditating on his word daily. maybe just 5 minutes at first but once you do it you will starve for that quiet time daily in waiting on his directions for your life.
December 13, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Charissa Lowe
Hi Marieanne I have a friend that is an athiest but she has came a long way on not believing to saying she knows there is a God.Yesterday She told me that she doesnt think she believes in God or not and I asked her if she wanted to and she said she doesnt know and then she left. PLease lift her in Prayer I believe God is working on her heart but I think satan is telling her lies
December 13, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Anonymous
Good evening.I have found that I have seen the Lord do great things in my life.And through it all, I have to say I don’t think I have excepted his love for me.I have a block.Although I have been a Christian for over 17 years. I just recently recognized this.I see that it goes back to childhood, I have been one to dodge this as I don’t want to be a victim thinker; it I know, that so much has happend as a child that I know it has caused me so much grief and not trusting.MY mother made it clear she didn’t love me about 5 years ago. And she doesn’t know why.As a child I was left last and taunted by peers.What is wrong wrong wit me? I want to know god love , and when I read his word he says he is not like our earthly parents, yet deep down I know if they couldn’t love me then I think they see something and so does God that is going to ever see good in my life, and when bad comes I can swallow it as I feel it is what I have always known.
I feel like I can see him as one on the other side of glass, but can’t touch him.I feel like a fool, I know what the word says,…but I still feel this way.Please pray for me to let my guard down and for the LOrd to direct my steps and those around me, to bring me to know his love as many do.
Thank you,
In Christ,
JL
December 14, 2011 at 12:33 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, what a great friend you are and an awesome disicple for Christ! I will keep your friend in prayer for God to open her eyes to his truth and that he will give her understanding and wisdom to see him for who he is. Keep praying, Charissa, for the prayers of the righteous are pleasing to God and do much good! So many people are lost and are not considering the consequence. I will be lifting her up each night. I pray that she will come to Christ before it is too late. God bless you, my sister!
December 14, 2011 at 12:44 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi JL, my heart breaks for you! There is nothing wrong with you. You have been hurt as a child and the pain continues in your life now. I know what that is like. You are carrying baggage from your past that is impacting decisions you make today. It is sad that you were treated so badly. I want to assure you, dear sister, that you are very much loved by God. The fact that you suffered so much does not take away from his love. He never left you for one second. He is going to use that hurt you endured and make you effective for his kingdom. You have the heart that can reach out to others who are hurting because of all that you been through.
JL, your pain is before the eyes of God. He knows how to restore you to wholeness and give you a future with hope. I know that you may find it hard to trust people because of all you have been through but God stands on his promises and he will never fail you. I pray that you understand that just because your parents did not show you the love that they should have, God’s love for you never stopped. He knows what you need and what he must do to give you the confidence you need to learn to trust him. He taught me, dear friend, and he can do the same for you. You will learn what a Father’s unconditional love is.
I will be praying for you each night. Christ has put you on my heart and I will lift you up to God’s throne of grace. I know that he will help you. I want you to know that you can email me anytime if you want to talk. I know your pain, my sister. I am here for you and I will be praying.
December 14, 2011 at 3:21 am
INGRID
Good day Marrian,
Please pray for me my house has been taken from a company named Home Hero, we did not have the finances to pay for an advocate to defend this case so busy appealing the case. We dont have anywhere to go to and we have a lack of finances to help us. It seems our lawyers hesitate to help us and we cant even sleep at night because of this because they want to evict us the second week in January. I have four kids where do were do we go to when the sherrifs come and through us out of our own home. The title deed is now in a Mr. Isaacs name who is working for this Home hero. Please pray so god can show us for us so this situation can change because time is of the essence here. Our lawyers is just demanding big amounts of monies that we dont have,We keep on borrowing monies and now we are in debts as well. Please come into agreement with us so the enemy can give back our home wich is stolen. I jesus name Amen.
December 14, 2011 at 8:06 am
John
Please pray that I will see Gods hand moving in this situation I have been praying about.
December 14, 2011 at 9:12 am
Charissa Lowe
Thanks I also have another prayer request for my ex I broke up with him 2 weeks ago because the Lord showed me that satan was using him to lead me astray from the Lord. Cody is my ex and he doesnt understand that I wasnt putting God first in my life and that It was best for us to break up. Everysince the break up he has been hateful and disrespectful to God and me. He isnt a christian either so pray for him too. Thanks.
Love Your sister in Christ
Charissa
December 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi John, Whatever situation that you have needing God’s help, I will be praying. I trust that he will give you what is good.
December 14, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, I will pray for Cody also. It is good that you see those who are not walking in the light. Darkness hates the light and those who walk in darkness will try to lead you astray. Be strong, dear sister, and may God guide your steps.
December 14, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Charissa Lowe
I dont understand why do people judge me for following Jesus. I wish they would come to know what Jesus has done for me so that they could know that He loves them too. It breaks my heart so very much. I even have been crying for Jeniffer it breaks my heart to see those people who listen to Satans lies actually it make me kinda mad at satan for doing that to them. We really are battling a battle huh? Well I guees I will talk to you sometime soon Thank you soo much I wont beable to talk cuz I have christmas break starting tomorrow. Love Ya
Love
Charissa
December 14, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Charissa Lowe
Hope YOu have a wonderful Christmas JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!! LOve ya
December 14, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Marianne Lordi
Charissa, you have a heart for Christ and he will reward you. Darkness hates the light of Christ you have in you so natuarlly they will come against you. Be strong and keep shining your light of faith. Keep praying for your unsaved family and friends. We are in a battle but we are on the winning side! The enemy has been defeated. We must just stand our ground until Christ comes back for us. I am praying for you, my sister. Keep doing what you are doing for the kingdom. Be sure to read your bible each day so that God can strengthen you for each battle you face.
God bless you and have a wonderful Christmas. As we celebrate Christ’ birth, we remember that he came to this earth to give us hope. That will never change!
December 14, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ingrid, You are going through a struggle in your finances and it seems like there is no hope. But if your faith is in Christ, he can make a way for you. I don’t know how or what he will do, but if you will trust him, he can help you.
I know this is a time of uncertainty for you. I know how hard it is. I have been in similar situations. God was my help and he will be yours also. Dear friend, I will be praying for you. I pray for God to provide for what you need and to give you the wisdom and discernment on what you need to do. I am here for you and I will keep you and your family in prayer.
December 14, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Susan
Dear Marrianne,
I thank God for you and your ministry of responding to each person and praying for each one of them. May God strengthen and equip you to do even more.
I too am asking you to pray along with me.I have been praying for years for my children to get married and settle down. You may wonder why I am desperate for such a request. I had been praying for many years for them to get married to girls who are chosen by God for them, even before they were ‘adults’. I am a Christian and people ask for me to pray with them for various needs and most (almost all) of the requests are being granted. But my requests (a few more than that were mentioned) are still pending. Please pray for me that God may see my tears and answer my requests. I constantly remind myself that my God is a prayer answering God. Please pray with me that my God gives me a sign of His goodness that people who hate me will see it and be put to shame. May my God’s name be glorified. I am grateful to God for He supplies all my needs.
I know my letter portrays the requests of a person of faith but at times I have doubts and many questions and I am fearful of losing my faith because I feel I do not have that “mountain moving” faith. My relationship with God is the most treasured possession of mine, I do not want it to be lost. Hope you understand.
May God bless you and reward you greatly for what you are doing for the children of God. Thank you.
December 14, 2011 at 10:35 pm
j.d. stegall
Ingrid–i also will be praying for your situation. i could only imagine how hard it would be. i’m sorry but remember the LORD is with you and will not allow you to go thru anymore than you can bare. remember to resist the devil at every turn b/c he will spread his seeds of doubt, but only trust in God and those he sends your way. i have prayed the LORD would give you wisdom to find his perfect will in all of this. I also left my home, but it was more of a decision to get closer to the LORD. i pray your relationship will grow in this time of trial.
December 14, 2011 at 10:40 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Susan, Thank you for your kind words. I do care about all who come to my site and ask for prayer requests. It is a joy for me to intercede for those who are struggling with issues.
First of all, dear sister, please know that I will be praying for you children. Remember that our children are a gift from God and are loan to us from him. He knows your heart and your desire for them to be settled with good spouses. Keep praying for your children. If you have trained them in the ways they should go, they will not go astray. God has perfect plans for them, Susan. Do your children have a relationship with Christ and are they walking in their faith? I will be praying for them. God’s ways are higher than ours. He sees the beginning and end of everyone’s life. He alone knows what is good for your children as well as who is good for them. If you can trust and not doubt, you will see him work in their lives. You don’t have to have “mountain moving” faith, my sister. Jesus said if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains. If you are a Christian, then I am sure you have faith no matter how small. For it is by grace through faith that you are saved! Susan, you are doubting yourself and that just means that you are listening to the lies of the enemy. You must read your bible each day so that you can take a stand against the devil when he tries to discourage you. There is power in the word of God! Take the time to read at least 10 minutes each day. I could not pray as I do if I did not meet God each day in his word. He is my power and the strength that I rely on.
If you are truly saved, Susan, then you have no need to fear that you will be lost! The Lord knows how to keep those who belong to him. Please email me if you have any questions concerning how to know if you are truly saved. I will be happy to show you the truth in God’s word.
As for God to show you a sign of his goodness so that those who hate you will see, I have this to say. The fact that you are alive and well and that you have children whom you love in your life is more than a sign. You are breathing because God is giving you breath! My dear friend, God has given us the only sign that we will ever need when he sent his Son to die for us so that we may have life! What more do we need to see? Because of Christ, we can reign with him in heaven forever in a kingdom that will never end. Despite the fact that we are all sinners and have rebelled against a holy God, he still wants us to be with him! Is that not a sign of his love? Do you understand that believers will rule with Christ and that we will rule over angels in eternity? Susan, all the signs you need have already been given. Those who may hate you will answer to a God who is just. They will pay a price. Take your eyes off those who mean you harm. Leave them to your God. Pray for them that they may be saved. We have all been enemies of Christ before we were saved. His mercy extended to us no matter what we did. Can we not do the same for others? Pray about it, Susan. God will bless you when you learn to love those who are most unlovely!
I will be praying for you, my sister. Stay in the word. Ask God to help you where you are weak. I am with you in prayer. God does hear our prayers and he knows what is good for your life. Trust him.
I am here if you want to talk. Be strong, my friend. God is not going to let you fall.
December 14, 2011 at 10:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
j.d., thank you once again for joining me in praying for those who need our prayers! May God bless you for your kindness.
December 14, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Bobbi
Please pray for my husband and I to get thru the financial storm we are in. thanks!
December 15, 2011 at 8:46 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Bobbi, I will be praying for you and your husband in your financial problems. I have been there and I know the struggle that it can be. Remember that our God owns the sheep on a thousand hills. All that is here is his. He has the authority and power over all things in your life. And he will always be bigger than anything you face. He is more than enough to take you through this.
Just keep your eyes on Christ. It may seem like you are drowning ( it did for me! ) but you are going to see the power of God at work if you can trust him. He always can do mighty things to those who have faith! I know it is a scary time. You face a lot of uncertainty. I will be praying for you to have God’s peace at this time. I pray that you will look past the storm and see your God. I pray that you will stand no matter how impossible it may seem. God has perfect plans for the lives of those who have put their trust in his Son, Jesus. Please read your bible every day. Take strength from the promises that God gives us. He never fails to deliver on each one. To face the enemy with assurance you must know your God. The bible gives us insight and power from God.
I am here for you my sister. I have been where you are a few times and even though it would seem impossible for anyone to do anything to help me, God always found a way. It wasn’t my time or even my way, but his way was the best. You can email me if you want to talk or when you may grow anxious. I will be lifting you up every night. Let the truth strengthen you. God bless you, Bobbi.
December 15, 2011 at 9:48 am
Trish
Dear marianne,
By the time you read this my test will probably be over.I am due to have a fna today at 1pm eastern time.Fine needle aspiration.I have a what is called either a mass or nodule persay under my thyroid.it is the size of a pencil eraser.yesthat small.Statistics i have read that 90 percent of these masses if you will usually turn out to be benign.Please pray that mine is one of those 90 percent statistic.Please pray it’s benighn.it also has my thyroid enlarged to just a third larger than it should be.this also runs in my family my sister has had an enlarged thyroid since age 40 she is now 70 and had a nodule on hers that was benign.My other sister has had an enlarged thyroid also,but no nodule.she has hashimotos disease.The wierdest thing happened to me yesterday while reading God’s word this thought came to me i am still wondering if it could have been God trying to tell me something.the thought came to me that i just may go into the test and they not find the mass.Then i went to check my email,and i had emailed a friend to ask for prayer,and i got a response from that friend and she wrote a prayer in the email with the exact thought that God had given me..Now is that a coincidence or is it God.I don’t know now but i will know after 1pm today.But please still pray for negative results for me.If that miraculous thought that came to me turns out to be true i will be right back here when i get home to post it.
Marianne thank you so much for this site.It is no accident that i should have came across it.
Your sister in Christ
Trish
December 15, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Trish, As you know, I responded to your email. I have been praying for you. Please let me know when you have any results. Our God is in control. I will trust him to help you through this.
December 15, 2011 at 10:46 pm
j.d. stegall
no problem Marianne-prayer is something that is very important and we as the body of Christ most not take it for granted.
December 15, 2011 at 10:51 pm
j.d. stegall
Bobbi-i also lift you up tonight in the name of Jesus for a financial blessing. remember in your trial to give in all aspects of your life in your time, talent and treasure to the LORD, the 1st fruits. the bible says, “give and it shall be given back unto you, press down, shaken up shall all men give unto your bosom”. i rebuke the enemy that he would have no power over the plan of God and that mercy would be over you and your family during this trial.
December 15, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Susan
Thank you Marianne for your encouraging words and your prayers. Since I read your letter I had peace in me. By the grace of God I trained my children in the ways they should go . By God’s grace they were growing up in a prayerful atmosphere in our home. God teaches me new things as days go by and I always think I would have known this wisdom when my children were still young and at home with us. The grace that brought me this far will surely see my generations too. The heartfelt cry of mine is that my generations to come (till my Lord’s coming) will worship Him and Him alone and none of them will be lost. Yes, dear sister I study the Word diligently to the best of my ability. You may be surprised that even people like that needs spurring of the brothern. When people look upon you for encouragement and counselling, you may not be able to tell them that you are feeling shaky.
I do not know whether there are people who hate me out there but there are people in my micro-community who hate my Lord and try to prove the gods whom they serve are as good as the God whom I serve. They cannot see the greater things my God has in store for me. Yes, my Lord will anoint my head with oil of joy more than my companions. May God of all mercy save them too as He had done for me in His grace. As human as you are you can only share the good news with people.
Thank you so much for your prayers my sister and for your understanding of my weakness that is real. Yes, when I am weak He is my strength and without Him I can accomplish nothing at all.
May God bless you and your ministry and give you His strength to be sustained.
December 15, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Marianne Lordi
Good for you, Susan! Those who hate the God you serve and take it out on you are only earning for you riches in heaven. Those who are with Christ will be persecuted for him! We have been made worthy to suffer for him. There is not greater glory. All that comes against us in this world cannot destroy us but will be worked out for our good. We don’t need to fear anything of this world for our God is our protector! He has given his angels charge over us to watch and to guide us in the path that he has planned for us.
We need to pray for each other, Susan. I too have my weaknesses. If you are working for the kingdom of Christ, the enemy will pull out all the stops to discourage you and fill your mind with fear. It is for that reason we need to soak up the word of God. The truth sets us free! We are not in bondage to the enemy. We are in the army of the living God who has given us a future that cannot be taken from us. We are being prepared for a royal position that will never end. Nothing else matters!!
God bless you, Susan, and I will be praying for you. I thank you for giving me encouragment today. God always seems to put someone in my path to lift me up when I feel down. Today it was you! Thank you. Please write again to let me know how you are doing!
Love
Marianne
December 17, 2011 at 2:36 am
louiecat
To my dear sister Marianne:
Hi sister. I’m sorry it has been 2 months since I last got in touch. I have been reading our past communications and what else can I say but…
GOD IS IS REALLY GOOD AND ABLE! PRAISE HIM FOR ALL THAT HE’S DONE! GLORY TO HIM WHO WAS, WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME. PRAISE BE TO OUR GOD WHO NEVER CHANGE! HALLELUJAH!!!
Everything you said was the truth. I thank God for all the pain and suffering I went through because it was because of those that I was able to get back to the true source of genuine peace and joy that transcends all understanding. God is truly able to restore everything that sin has taken away if we truly repent and have faith and believe in His power, mercy, love and grace. And that is what I want my life to be – to be a living testimony of God’s awesome power, mercy and love. That someone who was a SINNER and have done terrible things in the past could still find favor and mercy and be blessed by our God if we just truly and genuinely ask for forgiveness and repent and surrender everything to our God and put Him first in our lives.
I have so much to tell and share to you my sister and perhaps some time I will be able to find the time to do so. It would be really great of we could talk for I would love to tell you all the wonderful things that God has done for me. I would love to tell you how I witnessed His awesome power at work several times in the past two months. Just to give you the most important summaries:
1. I am about to transfer to another company who is giving me 3 times the salary I am getting now PLUS other benefits which includes them being able to bring my whole family here in Qatar once I pass my probationary period. My tentative joining date will be on January 8 so please pray for the smooth processing (of my papers) and transition from my current company to the new one and that I may be able to commence work with them at that date. You might not know but the process of transferring companies (sponsorship) here in Qatar is very tedious and almost next to impossible. The company who hired you must be willing to release you for you to be able to transfer to another company and IT IS ENTIRELY THEIR DISCRETION. If they won’t give you their permission, you will have to go home and be BANNED FOR TWO YEARS before you can come back here and work for a different company. And so you know what I meant when I said that I have witnessed the awesome power of our God at work in a way that I HAVE BEEN GRANTED A RELEASE FROM MY COMPANY. Everybody is saying that I AM SO LUCKY but I tell them IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LUCK BECAUSE LUCK IS NOT TRUE. IT IS ALL ABOUT GOD and his awesome power and goodness!!! Working in my LIFE THAT HE MAY BE GLORIFIED!!! What adds to this miracle is that I DID NOT GO OUT SEEKING FOR THIS JOB, THE JOB CAME TO ME UNEXPECTEDLY!!! It was truly a blessing from GOD! I have been praying for His revelation of His plans for me and this is WAS HIS ANSWER!!! And this is connected to number 2.
2. PRAISE GOD BECAUSE MY WIFE AND I is finally on our way to RECONCILIATION! At around the same time I was praying for His revelation. I also told God that I wasn’t sure of what to do with my situation with my wife anymore. I told him I wasn’t even sure if I still love her and if I still wanted to get back with her. BUT, I told God that if it is His will and plan for us to be reconciled, then I WILL OBEY! I will forgive and wholly accept my wife and will LOVE HER AGAIN. And so, I can’t exactly remember how and when we started talking “casually” again. But to make the story short, she has asked for my forgiveness and admitted she was wrong in the things she wanted in did and that she is willing to work out our marriage again. I told her that for us to be able to begin to do that, she must BE RIGHT WITH GOD FIRST. I told her it doesn’t matter if she asks forgiveness from me or not. What matters is that SHE ASKS FORGIVENESS FROM GOD and she needs to come to Him and genuinely seek His forgiveness and repent. To restore her relationship with Him first. To be connected and right with Him..then everything else will follow. And so, our plan is, in April of next year, through God’s grace, my company/I will bring her and our two kids here and be together and live here. So please pray that this also will come to pass. I know and I have already claimed that THIS IS GOD’S PLAN FOR US. I AM SURE. Because I myself have witnessed how HE MADE WAYS EVEN WHEN THERE SEEMED TO BE NO WAY…no way for me to be released by my company…no way for me and my wife to be reconciled…etc.
I am sorry if this message turned out to be longer than what I had planned but I just have to tell you and everyone reading this that GOD IS TRULY AWESOME AND GOOD!!! HE IS ALIVE AND AT WORK IN OUR LIVES!!! HE CAN TURN ALL OUR PAIN AND SUFFERING AND WORK IT ALL OUT FOR OUR GOOD IF WE JUST GENUINELY COME TO HIM!!!
I have a lot of verses in mind but I just want to share this 2 verse which I held onto during the times I was in the valley and felt like the whole world and even God was against me:
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing” – Joel 2:12-14
and
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten–the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm–my great army that I sent among you. You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed.” – Joel 2:25-26
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MINISTRY MY DEAR SISTER. I want you to know that all the work that you do for our God is never in vain.
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that everything you do in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58.
And for those of you who were led to this website and compelled to read this…may you be blessed by what you read…
BE BLESSED. BE BOLD. BE ENCOURAGED. GOD LOVES YOU AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE AND FORSAKE YOU…JUST COME TO HIM.
Your brother in Christ,
louiecat
December 17, 2011 at 7:34 am
Susan
Thank you once again, Marianne. I am grateful to God for using me to encourage you. I thank God for showing me this website. I will be in touch my sister. I will surely be sharing with you the answers that God gives me for my long awaiting requests. Though the breakthrough I am waiting for delayed (according to my perception), it will surely take place in the right time. Right now I cannot see the big picture in the making. Only the Designer knows the details.
luiecat’s sharing encourages me today. The gracious, compassionate God who abounds in love will not forsake me.
As you reminded me in your previous reply, I do not have to doubt myself listening to the lie of the enemy. Everything is dealt with at Calvary and my Lord Jesus paid for it all and we are not under any curse but under the blessings.
May God bless you and give you the ability to carry on with your ministry trusting in Him.
December 17, 2011 at 9:58 am
Marianne Lordi
Praise God for his goodness, Louie!! I have been thanking our God for his faithfulness in your situation! We all face burdens and troubles in this world, but Jesus has told us to take joy in spite of them because he is working out the perfect plan! It does not always turn out like yours did but Christ is always in the middle of every storm we face and he is perfecting our lives to be molded in accordance to his holy will. He never lets us down. Even when it seems like things aren’t turning out like we want them to, he knows what is good and right and we must trust him! Louie, I can say honestly that in all of our communications, you continued to profess your faith in Christ and trust that he will do what is good even when it seemed like your world was collapsing before your eyes. You were in another country, alone without your family and heartbroken. God took you through all that. He rewarded your faith and he will continue to work all things out for your good. Keep trusting, Louie. You have seen the power of your God. Read your bible daily so that his truth is engraved on your heart and his strength fills you. I will keep praying for you. Your faith has inspired all of us. God bless you, dear friend!
I hope you will keep in contact and let me know how you and your family are doing!
December 17, 2011 at 10:12 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Susan, You are right to trust God and his timing in your situation. We all have had to wait upon his hand to move in our lives when we had troubles. However, the wait was not for nothing. The wait is actually part of the answer. Just as in Genesis, Joseph had to wait in prison for years for something he didn’t do, God was working out a master plan for this young shepherd boy. He had no idea that while he languisehd in prison, God was making a path for him to by second in command of all of Egypt and to live a royal life. Joseph could not dream that was what God was up to. Because Joseph trusted his God while in bondage and prison, God was able to use him to save his people from all starving to death during the famine.
Whatever God is up to, Susuan, you know by faith that it is good. Yes, it is hard to wait upon God’s timing but you must in order that his perfect will can unfold in your life. Trust as you wait. Read your bible and let his promises fill your mind so that when the devil attacks, you can tell remind him of the future that Christ died to give you. God bless you, Susan. Have a great Christmas!!
December 19, 2011 at 10:48 pm
jenny
Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer.
I ask for prayers for my family. For my daughter who has interstitial cystitis – chronic irritated bladder – and often has bladder infections. She is finding this condition very discouraging. Also for my feet. I had bad arthritis in my rt. big toe and had a fusion in Jan of this year. This has been successful. However i have ongoing issue with my feet and am anxious about my left big toe – it is not as bad as the rt. was, but both the large and small joint in it seem to be affected.
Thank you for your prayers.
December 19, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jenny, I have said a prayer for you and I will continue to lift you and your daughter up in prayer. I pray for God’s healing and blessings on you both. Keep your eyes on Christ who is our Healer and Helper. Our bodies may fail us but God still is working out his plan in our lives.
Be blessed, dear friend. I will be praying.
December 21, 2011 at 1:15 am
ruth
i am 30 yrs, will be 31 on dec 24 but havent had any promising relationship.my friends sometimes make comments that sends me to tears eventhou i know God will answer and give me the right man.i was in tearz and wanted to go for my bible but thought of reading from the internet and saw this amazing article.i know there is a reason for that which only God knows.please help me in prayers regarding my marriage that i shouldnt out of fustration and peer pressure settle with what is not from him rather he should give me the strenght to endure till he says so.my name is ruth, thanks and God bless you.
December 21, 2011 at 4:52 pm
JAP
Dear Marianne, I know I can come here and ask for prayers and encouragement. It continues to amaze me how God’s children suffer when those who do wrong continue to get promotions, raises, adoration, gifts, and have everything they want and need. A manager here at my company, who I turned in for misuse of his corporate card has succeeded in ruining my reputation at my company. He advised the agency I am working with that I was not a good fit for my company. This was three years ago that I turned him in and he is still after me. This time he has succeeded and my last day will be 12/30/2011. I have no other job prospects, no savings, no insurance. 2011 was 365 days of bad news, a broken relationship, fatigue, illness, anxiety, depression. I am so veyr tired of people who lie, cheat, interfere in relationships, gossip, getting away with it. My trust and faith in The Lord, which has been strong and ever growing, is suffering. I have not kept Sabbath, gone to church services, been to bible study, have not tithed. This is not who I am in Christ, but I can barely say my prayers before bed time after working 10-12 hours a day. I am at the stage where I no longer care what happens and I am scared to death. Please pray for me. God bless you, Thank you.
December 21, 2011 at 9:24 pm
j.d. stegall
Ruth- i would say to always pick up the bible for it has much to say about marriage and love. but a side book that i would recommend is the book called, “When God writes your love story.” by Eric Ludy- it is a book that someone recommended to me 12 years ago, and now me and my wife have been happily married for 8 years now and on fire for Christ. you can google it to find it and it will bless you immensely and you will be in tears many times as you read it to see how our Father in Heaven is the best romantic in the universe and has the perfect mate for you. he is just waiting for you to fully trust and wait patiently on him as you continue to GROW in Christ daily. the book will change the way you look at dating and your future spouse to the point where you will be so in love with God that all of a sudden, God puts him before your eyes for the 1st time, and you know that you know he was sent by the King. may the LORD stregthen your walk in him so that he will see fit in the years to come to reveal your future husband.
December 22, 2011 at 12:14 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ruth, j.d. had some good advice for you. Remember that God knows what is right and good for your life. He also knows when it should happen and who it should be. I know you feel lonely because your friends seem to be happy in rlationships but it is always better to wait on God for what he has for you. He sees the beginning and end of your life. He knows your heart. Let him get you ready for the right person. Keep praying and trusting. Those who with patience are well rewarded. I will be praying for you to have peace while you wait upon God to bring the right person into your life. Don’t settle for less than what God wants for you, Ruth. He is not going to fail you. Trust his ways and his timing. You will be happy that you did.
You can stop by anytime if you want to talk. I will be praying for you each night. God bless you, dear sister!
December 22, 2011 at 12:31 am
Marianne Lordi
JAP, I know that you are feeling weary and frustrated because it seems like you are being treated unfairly. What you have to remember is that God sees your life and he knows who is trying to harm you. Leave that burden to him. Do not keep bitterness in you for it will only hurt you. Trust your situation to Christ and leave it with him. You are giving up because you cannot trust that God will help you. That is a lie given to you by the enemy to make you waiver in your faith. My friend, you must take those thoughts captive and line them up to the obedience of Christ. Why are you willing to surrender your life to the devil when Christ paid a ransom for you? Is it because things are not working out as you think they should? We all are going through tough times. It is hard for us all. The troubles of life come to everyone but the true believers will hold on even when it seems like there is no hope. Jesus can always make a way out of your storm! You are looking at your problem and not your God. Nothing will ever be bigger than the power of your God who knows how to rescue his own in trouble. The promise in God’s word tells us that he will cause ALL things to be used for good for those that love him and are called by him for his purpose. You must not give up, my friend, for to do so is to sell yourself short and believe the enemy who is trying to defeat you.
I will be praying for you each night. I know that your battle seems overwhelming but you need to get into the word and find out about the power of God. Nothing is impossible for him. You are allowing a defeated foe to take your joy and put you in a bondage of fear! Jesus has set you free. Please start reading your bible and asking God to give you his strength and to help you in your unbelief. I am also going through a trial of my own. It is wounding me to the core but I will not take my eyes off of Christ. He has taken me too far for me to go back to the enemy’s camp! I am a victor because Christ said I was. I don’t care what my situation looks like, I only know that Christ is true to his promises and he will help me. He said it. I believe him. I take him at his word.
My friend, please email me anytime you want to talk. I know you don’t have strength on your own to fight. But God will send his angels to help you in this battle. You are never alone and never without help. Don’t give up because of the evil others have done. God knows how to deal with them. Be strong and give honor to God by keeping your faith. I am here praying for you. I always have the time to help a friend. God bless you.
December 22, 2011 at 3:08 am
louiecat
Dear Jap:
Just want to drop by and tell you that Marianne is right. You need to be still and just PRAISE GOD in this storm you are in. I have just gone through a very tumultuous storm this year but I held on to my faith and this is how we please God. And once you’ve proven your faith in Him, for sure, he will take you through and make all the bad things that happened to you turn into something that is not only better but the best for you…just as he did for me.
Be still. Be encouraged. Be blessed.
Your brother in Christ Jesus,
louiecat
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Dear Marianne:
I am somehow sad to know you are currently experiencing hardships but please know that I will also be praying for you. You have been a blessing to many, including me and for sure God will just use this trial to make you stronger and more blessed. Thank you dear sister for all your words of encouragement. God is able!
Your brother in Christ Jesus,
louiecat
December 22, 2011 at 10:31 am
Jim
I am really struggling today. I am worried about the holidays and the year ahead – wanting to avoid any conflicts with sibling/family. I am also missing my mother a great deal and feeling guilty that I didn’t do more and feeling I failed her in many areas. It is becoming overwhelming and I don’t know if I can make it through. I pray that God will hear my prayers and that He will grant a Christmas miracle – selfish as that may sound – that situations will improve. Please pray that I may be able to see a light … it is so dark and hopeless.
December 22, 2011 at 8:45 pm
j.d. stegall
JAP–i am also praying for you with Marianne in this bad situation which just seems to get worse. but like Marianne said you must refuse to get bitter b/c the enemy will take root in your heart with his venom. remember even though you have fallen away from the LORD you can get right back to him and his presence in one simple heart felt prayer putting the scripture of Revelation 2:4-5 in your heart(going back to your first love). but also concerning this evil man that has plagued your life-maybe God is allowing you to go through this b/c he is testing your faith in him. i would advised the book of James to read for you b/c it is where “the rubber meets the road”. the holy spirit tells it “straight up on a chilli dog”-no nonsense and my favorite scripture is James 1:2 b/c most christians dont want any part of it in their lives which makes us weak and unable to see God in our problems and his ability to lead us out. the pulpit pimps out there preaching heresies against the gospel and how to live and move and have all of our being in Jesus Christ cause us christians to be like that unfortuantely b/c of all of the false doctrines they preach and the prosperity gospel. we forget sometimes that James 1:2 and other scriptures like it were written to test our faith, that we can perservere in tribulations and we would trust in him no matter what we are going through. so dont be ashamed for doing the right thing three years ago, it was godly and needed to be done. although there are few genuine christians out there like yourself, you must not compare who you are in Christ according to your outward situation but according to who you were predestined to be for the bible says you are right now, seated in heavenly places and this refers to your future reward at the judgment seat of Christ for being a good and faithful servant and getting your crown- James 1:12. go back to Christ 1st and then he will work out all your trials to your favor in the end. in your weakness his strength is perfected.
December 22, 2011 at 8:57 pm
j.d. stegall
Jim- i know the feeling, my friend. sometimes life can get you down, but dont throw in the towl. may the Spirit of the LORD be on you heavy tonight. remember Jesus said, ” it is better to give than receive.” take some of the burden off yourself this holiday season by dropping all the financial responsibilities of gift and the hustle and bustle. you can give of you talent and time this season and bless others and or your mom that way. it can be just something as simple as doing a little yard work for your mom this season that could bless her soul. it works b/c i do this at times for my mom and its “free”. when you do things like that for others putting others above yourself, that empty-selfish feeling that plagues you will leave you b/c it is not of God. its ok though b/c we all get like that from time to time so i have lifted your name to God in heaven tonight.
December 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Marianne Lordi
louiecat, I want to thank you for encouraging me and for your prayers! You have touched my heart and I am thankful to God for you. I do have my own problems and struggles – but we all do. It is trusting that God is with us in every one of them and that he is our strength shows that we truly belong to him.
The fact that God sends me so many wonderful people like you, louie, is such a blessing to me. How can I not trust him with my life? God bless you, dear friend!
December 22, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Jim, first of all I want you to know that I have been praying for you. I know that you are struggling with issues that are overwhelming you but you must keep the truth in your heart. It may seem dark to you now but it will never be hopeless! That is a lie from the pit of hell trying to take you down. You just lost your mother and that is causing you a lot of pain. The feelings of guilt you have are from the enemy. You did all that you could at the time for your mother. Never let your doubts and guilt rule in your life. To do so is to make them bigger than God and that will never be. If you will surrender your pain to Christ, he will be the strength you need to continue in this life. Never surrender to the enemy, Jim! You are selling off your future to a defeated foe who has been rendered powerless by the cross of Christ! Let the truth guide you, dear friend. I know your emotions are making you tired and weary but you must hang on in faith. You cannot control how your siblings will act but with God’s power, you can control how you will react! Don’t forget that you have a choice – believe that Christ is enough to help you. I am praying for you to understand that!
Jim, I will continue to pray for you as I do for all of these requests. In time you will see that God never left you side for a second. Read your bible, Jim. It is your defense against the schemes that the devil uses against you. You need to put on the armor of God every single day. Keep your eyes on the Lord. He is not going to leave you alone. I am here when you need to talk.
December 23, 2011 at 7:53 am
Ian
Please pray for me that I sustain my salvation and that God always find favor in His choosen ones.
Also do pray that God provide for those who have the least.
And finally I as I write this requests am in. College and I don’t know where I will get my next semesters tuition, but I have faith that God will provide am just praying that I have enough faith to hold on to his promises.
December 24, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ian, I will be praying for God to provide you the way to get your college tuition. Those who trust in him will never be disappointed. He can make a way for you.
As for your salvation, if you are truly saved, Ian, Christ has said that no one can take you from his hand! You belong to him and his Spirit lives in you. You can sin, but it should not be as you did before. His favor never leaves those who have surrendered to Christ! Never. All that touches the life of a believer must bow to the will of God for his life! If you belong to Christ, he has given his angels command to watch over you. You are being prepared for royalty with him in heaven. These are promises that Christ died to give those who put their trust in him.
We must all continue to pray for those in need and to reach out and help others. With all that God has given us, we should all share from our blessings. All that we have that is good is from God! The love of Christ compels us to help those in need! That is how we show that we are true sons and daughters.
Stay in peace, Ian. Give your burdens to Christ and let him help you carry them.
December 25, 2011 at 1:19 pm
John F
God saved us from the penalty of sin through his son. Everything is bull. No peace. Been a Christian for 40 years. Christmas day and everything went to hell. Wife is psychotic, kids are a mess. And yet we are all trying to seek God. Everything between the sun and above the ground is bull. I give up on hope and peace after 40 years.
December 25, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi John, It sounds as if you are going through a difficult battle and you are now willing to surrender to the enemy. He won you over into believing that God has failed you and that there is no hope for your life. You join the countless millions who feel the same way. The very sad thing about this is that you said you have been a Christian for over 40 years. Have you been a Christian, John? To be a Christian doesn’t mean that you acknowledge that Christ is the Savior of the world. Even the devil believes that! It means that you surrender your will to Christ and become one with him. You make him Lord over your entire life. Have you done that? God’s ways are higher and he has ordained the steps of those who have truly put their trust in him. Christians will still suffer in this world. Jesus told us that we would have many problems in this world but to take joy, to have hope, because he has overcome them all. When we put our trust in Christ, we allow him to mold us in the bad times and to trust him in the storms. It does not mean that we get what the world seeks after. It means that Christ is more than able to take you through every one of your battles and storms if you will keep your eyes on him. You said that your wife is psychotic and your children are a mess. Did that just happen one day? Or has it been something that has been going on in your family for years? Have you been on your face praying for your family? Have you been the leader of them and showing them what is right by your example? Have you led them to salvation in Christ alone?
John, the Christmas season brings out the best and the worst of us all. It is a difficult time when it seems like you are struggling while the wicked in the world are not. We have all questioned God on that. But that is never a reason to give up hope. Read Psalm 73 which deals with this issue. Asaph tells us that, “But for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong” I took the time to memorize this Psalm so that it would be imbedded in my heart. What are you willing to trade your salvation for? For a temporary “good life” here in a perishing world? My heart breaks for you, John, if that is what you are willing to do.
John, I will be praying for you. I pray for all these requests and I know without a doubt that God hears and answers. I will continue to lift up you and your family. I do care that you are weary and very overwhelmed in your life. I have been there myself. I am still going through trials in my life but the devil will never convince me that God is not with me in every single one of them. I trusted Christ for my salvation. I can trust him to work all things out for my good. I pray that you will take to heart all that I have said. I also hope that you will email me where we can talk privately. There is a way to victory, John, but you will never know it if you give up now. I am with you. Please let me help.
December 25, 2011 at 9:41 pm
j.d. stegall
John–you’ll want to listen to Marianne b/c she is very wise and knows what she is talking about. the devil has got you deceived. you must recognize this and understand that God has not sent one evil thing your way. all the issues that are happening are a result of bad decisions that were made consciously when you committed them or sins of omission when you just simply didnt get around to obeying God. he loves you and will do anything for you, but you must humble yourself under Gods mighty hand so that he may lift you up ain do time. dont throw in the towl my friend-its never too late to trust in the LORD.
December 25, 2011 at 11:10 pm
ester
Dear Lord, thank You for Jesus. And thank You that Your plans for us are plans for good and not for evil – to give us a future and a hope. I trust You today with my life and my circumstances. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
December 27, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Jim
Marianne – thank you for your prayers. May God bless you.
December 27, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Jim
JD – Thank you. I played for our Midnite Mass – Mom did that for so many years. I thought of her throughout and hope from her place in Heaven she heard the simple music on earth – unlike the Heavenly chors which are surrounding her. I wish I could feel some optimism, but all I feel is this overwhelming negativity and despair. I try to do for others, but there seems to be this terrible void. May God bless you.
December 27, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jim, Keep trusting that God knows how to bring you peace. I will keep praying for you. You are never alone in your struggles and fears. Everything you face is before the eyes of a loving Father who is willing to help you. Please know that I am here anytime when you want to talk.
As the new year begins, remember that God took you this far, and he has the power to take you all the way to victory.
God bless you, my brother.
December 27, 2011 at 5:55 pm
Robyn
Hello. My name is Robyn. I’m a newlywed, of three months, and I’m expecting my first child in July. I have been a Christian my entire life, and know exactly what it means to trust in God in all things. However, since my wedding… I’ve been struggling. With anxiety, doubt, oppression. It’s crazy, because I really do love my husband and he is so good to me. He loves me very much. He is a new Christian, so he is still learning some things. I am so blessed but I can’t seem to shake the attacks off my mind— “You don’t love your husband.” “Your marriage is gonna end in divorce.” “Tou will never come out of this bondage.” Now I know these are all things that come from the enemy. I had a rough child hood, and a lot of it stems from that. But seriously, I want nothing more than to enjoy my marriage and be fulfilled and happy and not let the enemy torment me anymore. There have been many amazing prophetic words over our marriage so it’s just so horrible and strange to me that I am having these problems. Please pray for me, and give me any advice.
December 27, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Robyn
Also, I’m only 22. I’ve moved to a different state where I have none of the family I grew up with. So that’s a lot of pressure too. And I also believe in the Word of God about marriage being a life long covenant. But it’s like the enemy will not leave me alone. I just want to shove him under my feet, and have a clear mind and love my husband unconditionally without the devil tellin me I don’t. It’s so… Ridiculous.
December 27, 2011 at 7:47 pm
j.d. stegall
Jim- i feel your pain. but you just have to trust in God-he knows the beginning to end of your story and he already sees you in victory, IF you turned to the word of God for your answers and much prayer. also get youself a Jesus in a skin suit-a good and godly man to keep you accountable(not a woman unless family) to what the Word says so you can do it, especially when you dont feel like it, that is the only way you’ll grow in Christ Jesus. i’ll be praying for you, my friend.
December 27, 2011 at 9:10 pm
j.d. stegall
Jim-hey just remember to trust in the LORD. he is always there by your side, you just have to call on his name. one thing that can help also is to get a Jesus in a skin suit-a good and godly man (not a woman unless its a family member) that can keep you accountable to not only reading the word of God daily but doing what it says daily also. i’ll continue to pray for you so be encouraged and dont throw in the towl. his plan for you is PERFECT and will only be revealed in his timing so you must wait on the LORD. and may the LORD add a blessing to your walk for considering these words.
December 28, 2011 at 8:33 am
Robyn
I also want to lift up my cousin J. He’s been in and out of surgery since Christmas day. He is addicted to drugs, and it’s caused him to get an infection in his arm.. Doctors don’t know of he will lose his arm, or hand.
As of my anxiety and mind games, I’ve g
December 28, 2011 at 8:50 am
John
Please lift me up to the Lord. I am having panic attacks and fighting depression. I need all the prayer I can get. Thanks John
December 28, 2011 at 8:23 pm
j.d. stegall
John–i have also prayed for you tonight. remember also to resist the devil and he must flee from you.
December 29, 2011 at 12:01 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Robyn, You are being attacked by doubts sent by the enemy to discourage you and bring you down. You need to have a knowledge of the God that you serve. Take each day and start first by reading your bible. The way to put on the armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s scheme’s is to know the power of God and what his promises are to you. To have faith, you must believe that God is who he says he is. You don’t have the power on your own to deal with the enemy but if Christ lives in you, you have the army of the living God ready to fight every battle you face. Robyn, I will be praying for you to have the faith that you need to stop doubting and lbeing anxious. The devil will use fear as a weapon to make you feel alone and weak. You must read your bible and begin to walk in your faith. I am here for you if you want to talk. You can email me if you like.
I will be praying for you, Robyn. Stay strong and stay in the word. God is going to help you!
December 29, 2011 at 12:04 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi John, I am so sorry that you are having panic attacks. I know how that feels and my heart is with you. I will keep praying for you and lifting you up each night. Please email me if you want to talk. I know that it is a difficult time for you right now, but keep your eyes on Christ. He will take you through those fears and doubts that you are having. I will be here for you. Write anytime. God bless you, dear brother.
December 29, 2011 at 12:21 am
Robyn
Thank you Marianne! Very helpful. I try and read the bible every day. I have a lot of time while the husband is at work. I worry about everything… Especially my hisband’s faith since he is a new Christian. He is still learning the odds and ends. But I know I have to give that to God. He can help my husband in greater ways than I certainly can. I just want to live every day without bondage, and learn to be the wife God wants me to be. I want to have a great family… And a good mother to this baby. Thanks for being here to talk to. I’m so glad I found this website. I need more faith. Both in God and myself. Sometimes I just feel so beaten down by the enemy I want to walk away just so he will leave me alone. It’s just crazy because I can’t tell you one thing that is wrong about my marriage except that my husband is still being transformed. I know to be patient… It is hard sometimes. I hate that family and marriage are the most attacked.
December 30, 2011 at 12:11 pm
Carrie
Hi Marrianne,
Pls pray for me dearly, I am hurting this much. My husband after saying “I am stupid” finally said ” I am leaving you and will never ever come back”, is now seeing another girl. I maybe was not perfect for him but I want to believe in God’s divine intervention. My own attempts failed. I begged for him to stay, I forgave and asks forgivess he just hardened more. Pls help me, Jesus Christ hear me.
Btw, I am copying your encouraging words in my notebook, for me to read offline. I can hardly finish as tears starts to flow. I thank God for using you to be HIS mouthpiece.
Take care,
Carrie
December 30, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Carrie, my own heart is breaking as I read your comment. I know that you are hurt by your husband’s actions but I want you to remember that his leaving you is by his own choice and is nothing you need to ask his forgiveness for. He is looking for an excuse to justify his behavior.
I want you to remember that God is able to meet you in the midst of any trial you face. As difficult as it now seems, God can make a way for you to have peace and a future whether your husband returns or not. I will be praying that God will soften his heart to the truth and the consequence of his actions. I pray that he will turn to Christ and repent of what he has done. I am praying for God to provide for you all that you need and that he will bring you a calm assurance that he is in control of all that comes against you. My friend, this type of behavior is going on all over the world as the enemy works to break up families and crush marriages. I will be praying for you every night. I have already been praying for you now. I know it is hard, Carrie, but you need to keep your eyes on Christ no matter how big the battle gets. You must stay in the word as you read the bible each day. That is your defense. That is your power. You need to know the God whose power is going to take you through to victory. I will be with you on this, my sister. You can email me anytime for I will always have time to listen and help counsel a friend. Be strong, Carrie. Christ is going to be with you in this matter. You did not deserve this treatment. I am here for you and I care.
I am asking for others who visit this site to also pray for Carrie. We who belong to Christ are one with him and with each other. Please lift her up in prayer. Thank you all, and God bless you.
December 30, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Robyn, I am here for you to talk to anytime. you can use my eamil that is listed on my site if you want to talk privately. When you feel beaten down by the enemy keep in mind that he has been defeated by the cross of Christ. Hs cannot destroy a believer who has put her faith in Christ. I believe that the enemy is filling your head with lies and doubts just to take your focus from Christ. Don’t give in, Robyn, You are a conqueror who is headed for a kingdom that will never end. When the devil gives you lies, get into God’s word and fill yourself with the truth. It always works.
I am praying for you still, Robyn. Keep praying but don’t doubt. God is true to his promises!
December 31, 2011 at 4:21 am
Carrie
Dear Marianne,
I was wondering how can you be true to my situation, you dont know me that well but you spoke as if you knew every details of my sufferrings. As if you are here beside me. As if I can cry on your shoulder, I was touched when you called me friend, sister, that you care, I forgot this feeling since my husband neglected me. He thought his easily angered attitude will tame me and excuse him of his actions and justifies it. Its true, it tamed me a lot because I tremble everytime he raise his voice, but to excuse him and justify his actions? Oh, God pls help him awaken, he is a Christian for more than 2 decades now(Is not a church goer) he knows the wages of sin, pls help me pray to save my husband. He is clouded with lies by the father of lies, and God pls release me from heartaches. Thank you.
Marianne, pls keep it up continue touching lives. God bless you more.
Carrie
December 31, 2011 at 10:44 am
Erin
Marianne, I’m a 21 young mother and wife. I recently found out my husband wants nothing to do with me and my daughter. He moved to Germany in April asked for a divorce and I found out he was cheating..one day he called to reconcile and I tried doing that and then over christmas break he didn’t spend any time with me and my daughter didn’t get her a present or anything and then he announced that he had no intention to have us be with him and that he didn’t want apart of either of our lives. I’ve been reading all of your articles and it has put comfort in my heart and mind. This is a really tough situation to have my heart broken by my husband not once but twice. I’m putting it in gods hands now. Just need lots of prayers and love in this difficult time as I continue to raise my daughter by myself and in the best of my abilities
December 31, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Marianne Lordi
Dear Carrie,
You have touched my heart again. I can know your pain because I have had similar situations in my own life. I have been betrayed by those who have claimed to love me just as your husband betrayed you and the vows he made before God. I am so very ahppy that you know you can come to me and that you can cry on my shoulder and that I really do care about you. It is amazing how God feels my heart with such love for the people that he brings to my site. I always pray for his words to come through in all I write. I have no knowledge of my own, but I am filled with the knowledge of the God that we serve. He has given me insight as I pray for you each night, Carrie. I don’t know all that is going on in your life or what your husband is thinking. I can only be led by Christ to write to you from my heart. If your husband knows the consequence of his sin and still does it, he is setting himself up for failure! I will be praying for him to come to the end of himself and see that he is walking in the path of destruction! I pray that he will begin to honor and love his wife so that he may blessed. I pray that God will bless and provide for you, my dear sister, and that you will experience his peace that surpasses your understanding. I pray that God will fulfill his perfect plan for your life no matter what happens. And I pray that you will have no fear of the future knowing that God has authority over every area of your life.
I love you, my friend. I know that it is a bad time of year to have to go through such a painful trial. But I also know the power and love of God and I am trusting that even in this, he will find a way to turn it all for your good. Please know that you can email me anytime. I am here for you. You are not alone!
December 31, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Erin, I am so sorry for all that is happening now in your life. To be a young mother, alone and heartbroken, is not what you deserve. My prayers will be with you. I know that the enemy is roaming this world seeking to destroy lives. He has deceived your husband into thinking that it is okay to leave his family! He will pay a steep price for his actions! I am at a loss to understand the motives of a spouse who can just pick up and move on without any remorse. It is beyond evil. I know you are struggling, Erin, especially when your husband did this to you twice. I want you to know that I will be praying for you as I do all of these prayer requests. Never froget that God sees what was done to you. He knows how to restore your life and to give you a future even through all this pain. I hope you will continue to stay in God’s word and read your bible every day. Let the truth of God’s promises fill you so that when you start feeling down and depressed, you will know without a doubt that you still have hope because of Christ! I have been through some very bad times in my life too. Sometimes it seemed like I would drown in my own tears. Somehow and someway, God healed my broken heart, he gave me his strength when I had none of my own. And he showed me that he was able to provide for all that I needed – even when it seemed impossible for anything to help. My friend, I was divorced at a young age and my daughter was not even 2 years old. I had to raise her alone as her father just left town. It was hard. I would cry for my child and what I felt I put her through. Now my little girl is all grown up. She is happily married with a great job, and she is working for her PhD.!! She is smart, kind and a loving daughter. She forgave her father and she is letting God work out everything else. I am proud of her. I could not have done that alone, but I had help. God was always with me and he was watching my daughter. God will be watching yours, too, Erin. He will keep your daughter in his sight at all times. He will protect her and you and guide you on the path that he has for you. No matter what happens with your husband, God is not going to fail you. I hope you will take to heart all that I ahve said.
Be blessed, Erin, and celebrate the New Year because your God is going to do great things for you. I will keep you always in prayer each night. And I hope that you will email me anytime you want to talk. The bible says that God puts the lonely in families. We are one in the family of God. I will do whatever I can to help you!
January 2, 2012 at 10:48 am
Charissa Lowe
Hi Marianne, How was your Christmas? Mine was alright.. My aunt doesnt want me in her life anymore she said Ive been holding her and my uncle back from their lives. I dont even live with them I live with my adopted parents and their kids and i just go on visits to my aunt and uncles house my aunt is my real dads sister. My dad and mom are both passed away they were older and I only have my older sister now but i live with my adopted parents Right now I just need to be lifted up in prayer cause I dont reallly understand what God has planned for me? Im 18 and almost out of school this year. I have NO clue what God has planned for me and its kinda scary and i am feeling discouraged a little. I know God is Good all the time right now i just am scared and discouraged so if you can pray for me that would be wonderful.. Thanks
January 2, 2012 at 11:57 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, How sad that your aunt said that to you. My poor little angel, God will take care of you! You know that I am praying for you and trusting God to provide for all that you need. Be strong, my sister, and keep reading your bible. Let God’s truth fill the emptiness and the pain that you still have. He has authority over all that you face. I am here for you whenever you want to talk. Please email me anytime and let me know how you are doing. Wherever you are, remember that I genuinely care about you. I will be keeping you in prayer. God will do the rest! God bless and keep you, dear friend!!
January 2, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Charissa Lowe
Thanks That means alot like you have no clue how much that means to me
God Bless You, and I will keep in contact with you I promise.
January 2, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Charissa Lowe
Thats so sweet of you no ones every done that for me before I promise i will keep in contact with you for sure! May Gods blessings pour down on you! Your a Blessing!
January 2, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Jessica S.
Hello Marianna,
Thank you so much for writing this blog and spreading the Good News of God’s Word. I have found so much encouragement from your posts. I am writing to you because I wanted to ask that you please keep my marriage in your prayers. In October, six weeks after my father’s sudden death, my husband Richard asked me for a divorce and moved out three days later back to his mother’s house. We have been together 14 years, but married only 5. I have been with him since I was 16 years old. He is all that I known my whole life and up until this point he was a wonderful husband. However the last few months something had changed within him. He no longer talked to me and he worked a lot. After he left I blamed myself because I belived that I had been a bad wife since I had been so depressed over my father’s death. However two weeks ago I found out that my husband has been seeing his coworker. I was completely shocked because he constantly assured me that there was no one else. Since then he has been extra cold towards me. In fact, he even had gifts for the other woman sent here to our home. Our five year wedding anniversary was on December 30 and he didn’t even bother to call to see if I was alive. I have been so hurt, but despite the pain I have grown so much closer to the Lord. I joined a wonderful new church and have made new friends. I have even lost over 40 pounds. People can’t believe that I am in the middle of a storm, because they constantly tell me that there is a light coming from within me. I know that the light is Jesus and the incredible love that he has poured on me. Despite all the hurt I still love my husband and have even been praying to completely forgive him. I am praying that God restore my marriage, and most importantly bring my husband to salvation. I don’t want him to continue to live in darkness. I know that God could use my marriage to help others. Marianna, please pray for me. I know that the more people that pray, God Listens. I am being still and waiting on Him. I have faith that one day soon my marriage will be restored and better than it ever was before. May God bless you for all the wonderful work you do. Thank you so much for caring!!
January 3, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Erin
thank you so much Marianna. This has got to be one of the toughest situations I’ve ever dealt with. He has been so unfair to me and my daughter and im lead to believe he is talking to someone else which breaks my heart even more because I did nothing wrong and I still love him with all my heart but I don’t want to anymore I wanna be so strong that I don’t even care. He is back in Germany but I think that he is talking to a girl here in the states. I’m figuringout what to do next with my daughter but im so heartbroken. I’m blessed to have my family and friends here but its hard knowing that I soon will no longer be with my husband and that he doesn’t want a bigger part in both of our lives. Im just tired of the lies and being treated unfairly.
January 3, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Anonymous
Can I please ask for prayers. My boyfriend was killed in November during an attempted robbery as we were walking home. I prayed he would make it through surgery, but for whatever reason, he didn’t make it. Family and friends are trying to comfort me by telling me it was his time to go, but it is hard for me to believe. He was only 27, and we had so much planned. We just moved into our house 3 weeks prior to him dying. I keep questioning God as to why he would let this happen. I hear of so many people surviving a tragedy and I wonder why he couldn’t be saved, but yet so many others are. I question if he can hear me still. I pray and talk to him everyday.
January 3, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, my heart goes out to you over the death of your boyfriend! I know you are inconsolable at this time but hopefully, if you turn this pain to God, he will begin the healing process. You will never fully get over what happened but God can give you his strength to bear it. You ask why God would let this happen. Unfortunately we all are experiencing storms in our lives and will continue until Christ returns for us. We all question God but those who put their trust know Christ as Savior know that God will cause all things that come against us to be used for our good. I can only pray for you, my friend,that you will not turn from God because you don’t understand but will instead turn to him and let him heal your heart and restore you to wholeness. I am with you, dear sister. I will be lifting you up in prayer. You need to read a chapter of the bible every day. God will speak to you through his word. You will get to know the God you serve and received his strength for all that you do. I am here for you if you ever need to talk. You can email me if you want. You may feel like you are drowning in your tears now but God will help you. That is his promise!
January 3, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Erin, I know how weary you must be after all you have been through. You and your daughter did nothing to deserve this cruel treatment by your husband. My heart is with you. The truth is that you can still have peace and a future despite what is happening in your marriage. Christ can bless and prosper you in the midst of this storm. He can provide for you and your daughter. Let him guide your net step. Seek his will to do what is good and right. God is going to bless you, Erin. Those words may ring hollow right now that you are heartbroken and uncertain about what to do. I will be praying for God to make clear the path he has for you. He can keep you safe, dear sister. He knows you were wronged. Leave it in his hands. Read your bible, let the truth of his promises to you fill your heart. As hard as this is on you, God can still turn this around to be used for your good. Trust that he is true to his word. He is not going to fail you!
Please know that I am here for you. Email me whenever you need to talk. God brought you here for a reason. I will keep praying!
January 3, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jessica,
I will be praying for you, dear sister. As you can see from my site, many people are going through marriage problems. It is such a sad situation. But let me assure you that you have no reason to blame yourself over what happened just because you had some depression when your father died. Your husband made a vow to love you for better or worse and he should have helped you through your feelings of depression. He was being deceptive to you and unfortunately, he will have a consequence to pay. God will protect you through this trial no matter what happens.
I will be praying for you and for your husband. I pray that God will take him to the end of himself so that he can see the sinfulness of his actions. I will pray for his salvation. I pray that he repents and returns to his marriage. You did not deserve what he did to you, Jessica. God will honor your desire to forgive him and take him back. Stay in God’s word, my friend, and let God speak to your heart. I am so glad that you found a good church and nice friends. Whatever happens, God will give you peace, Jessica. Trust your God and let him guide you. I am here for you to talk with anytime! God bless you, my friend and sister!
January 4, 2012 at 9:39 am
Anonymous
Hi Marianne.. My name is Lisa I am from Pa. I was wondering if yo could pray for me and my family. We are having major financial difficulties, a daughter Arielle who is now in rehab for drug addiction. She just started and wants to come home after she was on Heroin. I even got a phone call last night that if i don’t come and pick her up(and by the way she is in Michigan) she is going to kill herself. Me and my husband both need strength and really a sign to know that god is with us.And she needs prayer to come to Jesus and believe. I really know we are being tested big time.
January 4, 2012 at 9:43 am
Susan
Dear Marianne,
Greetings in Jesus name. May this New Year bring you great blessings and power you need to sustain your ministry.
I am asking for your prayers once again for my children. The uncertainty of not having the surety in their career due to immigration regulations also is affecting their getting married and settling in life. Please pray with me for God’s favour to surround them and the things regarding their job visa will be regularised soon. I thank God that He controls all authority here on earth and every government and immigration authority is under His control.
Thank you. May God reward you richly, my sister.
January 4, 2012 at 9:49 am
Chuck
Hello Marrianne. Thank your for your ministry. I am in need of hope and spritual healing. Unfortunately, I am no longer sure that I deserve God’s mercy and I fear that I may have used up all of my chances. I am a 49-year old man who has professed to be a believer for many years. I have struggled with sexual addiction for at least the past 35 years of my life. I am separated from my wife of nearly 25 years and want badly to save my marriage. I am not sure what I am really asking for here. Although I know God’s word and I know his promises, I always find myself eventually falling back into sin. I fear that my sin has permanently separated me from God and there is nothing left for me but condemnation. I have short periods of living faithfully that always end in giving in to tempation. I ask God for forgiveness one more time. I ask him for healing for my wife and my family. I ask him for help in overcoming my sin and living faithfully to him. Thank you for your time.
January 4, 2012 at 11:51 am
Charissa Lowe
Hi Marianne I have a question is it true that everytime we pray for somebody God’s already working on them? Like for instance Jeniffer the Athiest i dk really if the prayers are working? Do you think so?
January 4, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Charissa Lowe
I kinda am feeling discouraged about things right now cuz of my aunt. It feels like I just am alone
January 4, 2012 at 9:35 pm
j.d. stegall
Chuck-hey i’ll also be praying for you because i know those type of issues can cut a man deep, especially if he’s in the enemies snare. but i have prayed the LORD will lift you out of the miery pit and into his prescence so that you can live for him. you must give all your failures to God, repent, and he will take over where you have struggled and even revamp your marriage if that is still something you are willing to work for still. remember the bible says “in your weakness, his strength is perfected. in all areas of your life, you must decrease so that he can increase.
January 4, 2012 at 11:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lisa, my heart is with you and I know that it is so hard when a child is having difficulties. Your daughter is caught up in the lie of the world and is using drugs. We need to stand for her and pray without ceasing that God will open her eyes to the truth and be delivered from drugs. I will be praying for her and lifting her up each night. I pray that you and your husband will seek the help of Christ in this matter. Only he can touch a person’s heart to do what is right. This is so hard on your family. My prayers will be with you always. Keep the bible nearby and read from it each day. it is God’s truth that will speak to your heart and give you the strength you need to continue in the battle.
January 4, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
My dear Charissa, don’t let your emotions be lead you to forgett he truth. You are not alone. Your God is with you. He has commanded his angels to surround you and to help you. Keep your eyes on your God for he will never leave you alone for a second. Please read your bible a little each day. That truth is going to make you understand his love and help strengthen you.
January 4, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Susan, I hope you got my email. I will keep your children in prayer for things to work out for the marriage and for them to travel. Remember, we serve a God who is not hindered by borders! He will watch over your children!
January 4, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Chuck, I will gladly lift you up each night in prayer. Remember that we serve a God of the second chance. He is always willing to forgive us if we repent. The word of God tells us that nothing is able to separate from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. Your sin cannot change his love for you. Whatever your weakness is, you must surrender it completely to Christ. Chuck, when you start feeling weak, open up your bible and put on the armor of God! The enemy flees when a believer is seeking God in his word. Don’t give up. You may keep falling but you need to understand the strenght of Christ and his power that should be working in you and helping you to overcome temptations. Sexual addiction is a powerful force that many are caught in. There is hope if you have Christ in your heart. He is the power you need to stand against the enemy’s schemes and temptations and to say no to the things of the flesh. I will be praying for you. I know it is hard but Jesus said he came to set the prisoners free. That means that we no longer have to live in bondage to sin through the power of Christ who lives in us.
Chuck, I know this is difficult for you to even admit so I am glad that you came to this site. I will be praying for you and j.d. is a great prayer warrior and he will be lifting you up also. If you continue to struggle, email me and we can talk it over. I will give you some Scriptures to memorize and pray on. There is a way to victory. Jesus gave us the way through him. I will be praying for you.
January 5, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Charissa Lowe
Do Angels sometimes come in Human form?
January 5, 2012 at 10:04 pm
Marianne Lordi
Yes, Charissa, God can send his angels in any form he pleases. His word tells us that we do not know when we may be entertaining angels. He has his angels all around us!
January 6, 2012 at 10:25 am
Charissa Lowe
Thats pretty cool, Will we ever meet our Guardian Anegl one day? Do you think?
January 9, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Lisa
Marianne, Hi This is Lisa Krouse. I was wondering if you could give me a call and pray with me. We are in a very deperate situation with our house and finances. My numer is 1-570-788-5782. I am from Drums Pennsylvania. Thanks so much. Lisa
January 9, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Marianne Lordi
Remember what we talked about, Lisa. Christ is in complete control of all of your problems. He has authority over all that affects you and your family. Read your bible and let your heart be filled with the truth. I am praying for you , dear friend!
January 10, 2012 at 12:06 am
tina
Please pray for my husband Ernest. He has battled stage four non hodgkins lymphoma and went into remissipm last may. He was so very sick and even suffered heart and kifney disease as a result. He is so brave and kind and mever complmplained thru the unbelievable suffering. he just had a new cat scan done and will be getting the results tomorrow. Please, please, pray that he is still free of cancer and completely healed. He is only 48 years old and has suffered for several years.now. I know he is afraid. Please pray for his strength and complete healing.
January 10, 2012 at 7:54 am
Marianne Lordi
I will be praying for Ernest, Tina, and I am trusting that God is going to take him through this disease and into victory. I have had 3 family and friends who have also had this disease. I am so grateful that they are making wonderful strides with this disease and are having a lot of success in dealing with it. My friends were healed of this. God does not care what stage of cancer or disease you are in. His authority covers it all! He has a purpose and a plan for Ernest’s life. He has the power to heal and to keep him healed. I will be praying, Tina. Take rest in God’s faithfulness!
January 10, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Jen08
Please pray for me..I am a mother of 3 beautiful children and a wife to my wonderful husband 7 years and counting..
My prayer request is this:
I have bipolar, GAD, ADHD and PTSD and possible OCD. Living in my shoes is hard. God has blessed me with medication-but I am being either attacked by a demon and shoved with fear about using it or it’s God trying to tell me not to. My whole life I have obsessed about anything and everything. I love God and want what He wants for me. I have prayed repeatedly for the guilt and condemnation to flea from me about having to use zoloft, buspar and mos recently Xanax, which I am extremely careful with the dosages. I am scared of opening doors to demons a I have read about this and it just seems like any little thing could open doors, so why wouldn’t medication do that too? I am scared. I feel guilt. I prayed for God to heal me SO MANY TIMES!!! Is this the answer? Medication? Please pray for the Holy Spirt to give me wisdom and discernment as well as peace.
January 10, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jen, There is nothing wrong with taking doctor prescribed medications properly to help you deal with bi-polar issues and other maladies. There are very real chemical and mental issues that require treatment. God would not have you just go off them! Whatever feeling you are having on this matter, pleaae rest knowing that you are doing what you need to do now. I am glad that you are being very careful with the dosages you take. The guilt you are feeling is a lie from the enemy! Do not listen to those thoughts which condemn you! God knows how to lead you on the path he has for you when you stray. Keep following the doctor’s orders and let God do his work. I am praying that God will eventually give you a healng so that you won’t have to be on these pills forever. But that is his choice and it is in his hands.
My sister, you must read the word of God daily. God will speak to you through his word. Read your bible so that you can understand the truth and the promises of God that will never fail you. When you know the truth, you can put on the armor of God and take a stand when the enemy taunts you with his lies. Be strong, Jen. If you have Christ in your heart as Lord and Savior, he is working to conform you to his image. It does not matter what your weakness is for he is strong enough to take you through it. Believers already have the discernment that they need as the Holy Spirit will lead you to do what is good. God has given his angels charge over you! Keep your eyes on Chist and don’t let your fears have power in your life.
I will be praying for you, Jen. God will help you so wait on him. I am here for you if you want to talk. You can email me anytime. In all things and at all times, the hand of God is with you.
January 11, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Charissa Lowe
Hi Marianne How have you been? I have been pretty good.. I have a prayer request I have a job interview with a horse ranch by my friends friend and (My aunt the one that doesnt want to deal with me cuz she says ive been holding her back from her life well )Anywho she is totally against that and I dont live with them I live in The Childrens home (Oh i lost my parents if ur wondering y I dont live with my parents and I lived with my aunt my dads sister uphere in Oklahoma and She didnt want to take care of me so she put me in the Childrens Home which has been a GREAT BLESSING to me my 6yrs. Ive been here Any who different story for a different time) Well The Childrens Home they are taking me up there to meet that family and see how the place is… My aunt and her husband want me to stay in Madill ( o by the way they live 3 hrs. away from me) So want I am trying to say is Im kinda in a bind I have been praying about this job and have no doubts in my heart this is where God wants me to go BUT my aunt and uncle are against me going will you be praying for me???Please and thank you
Love
Charissa
January 13, 2012 at 12:39 am
rosa
Simply love this site, most definitely gives me hope. I am asking prayers for my marriage, in everyway I am asking that God substain us, gives us peace, forgiveness on both parts, I feel like the enemy has tried on every hand to destroy my family on many ways I felt I allowed so much of it. I ask that u pray for our relationship with God. Personal prayer for peace, strenghth, and understanding. Thank u so much
January 13, 2012 at 12:49 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, I don’t have all the facts on this job but I will be praying for God to guide you to make the right choice. After all you have been through in your young life, I just pray that Christ will open the doors that are right for you and that he will protect you in all things. I pray that you will make the right decisions and that he will work everything out for you according to his perfect plan for your life.
Stay in the word, Charissa. Be sure to read your bible every day. God speaks through his word and each day as you read, he will give you the knowledge and discernment to guide you to make the right choices. I am here for you, my sister, so please stop back or email me whenever you have a question or need direction. I pray for you to do well in all that God has for you. I am praying for you!
January 13, 2012 at 12:54 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rosa, I am glad that you stopped by and I will be praying for your marriage. The enemy is indeed trying to break up homes. I am also going through a struggle in my own marriage. But God is with those who look to him for help. He will never turn away a heart that seeks to do his will and to walk in his ways. Rosa, I will be praying that God will soften your hearts to stay together in a marriage that gives glory to God. Read your bible, Rosa, and make it part of your daily life. Let God’s truth strengthen you to do what is right and to pray for your husband. Surrender your weaknesses to God aand ask for his power to overcome them all. God’s word tells us that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. That is the truth and that is your power. I will be praying for you! You can email me if you want to talk confidentially. God bless you, dear sister!
January 13, 2012 at 10:37 am
Charissa Lowe
Dear Marieanne I have a question I was put in a situation where I told my friend a situation of another girl but i didnt think it was true and then it turned into a whole mess of people tellling that girl that i was going around saying rumors….. We talked it out that gitl and I but her mom said that i hope that you wouldnt have done that since u wouldnt want it to be done to u and I had told her I didnt and she doesnt believe me. Does it really matter what she thinks? Or do I just blow it off and give it to God??
January 13, 2012 at 3:31 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, even though you told someone something about another person and then added that you didn’t think it was true still started a gossip chain. Your words put doubt into someone else and she passed it on. The reason we are not to say things about someone else, even if we don’t think it is true,. is that these kind of things spread like a wildfire. By the time it gets to the last person, the story is completely twisted. My sister, you should not have said anything about the girl to your friend, And your friend should not have told anyone else either – but she did! Do you see how the enemy takes our words and twists them to do harm? That is why we are commanded to speak only life giving words.
I hope you apologized to the girl you spoke about. You should repent and strive not to do that again. I know you thought it was harmless but nothing negative is ever harmless. I am praying for you!
January 14, 2012 at 7:32 am
Anonymous
mam… m santosh. m jobless since 6 months. m in desperate need of it. all my frns got their jobs but m the one without it. to get a job someone in the company shoud refer us. but there is no one to refer me. tears r flowin out
January 14, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Marci
Please pray for me and my family. We just lost our apartment and will be homeless as of March 1st.
January 14, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Santosh, I know you are anxious about a job especially when it seems like all of your friends have a job. Even though there is no one o refer you to this company, I still believe that God can make a way for you. Dear friend, you must trust that Christ has the power and authority over all that touches your life. He is the one who gives us every good thing. I will be praying for your job situation. Do not give up or grow weary. Put your trust in Christ and do not doubt. He will help you and give you a future with promise. Stay strong in faith.
January 14, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marci, my dear friend, I am so sorry for what you are going through! The economy everywhere is just really bad. I will be praying for you and your family and for God to provide what you need. I pray also that your faith is grounded in Christ. Read your bible and let the truth of God’s promises fill you. The only way to stand in faith at a time like this is to know the God you serve. He will speak to you through his word. I am praying that he will open up a door to help you before you are put out of your apartment. I pray for him to show you that he is with you even when the situation seems impossible. All things on earth and the heavens above belong to God. He is more than able to help those who belong to him. I am here for you to talk to, Marci. Please email me anytime. I will be praying and I trust that God will provide for you. You are not alone!
January 15, 2012 at 1:48 am
ester
I believe You change people and change things for good for those who love You. I pray for all my sisters and brothers. For each and every family member in their households. I pray for peace, unity, love and joy in their homes that they are out of debt and all their needs are met with abundance. I pray that every eye that reads this knows there is no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than You, Lord Jesus. Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.
I pray that these words be received into the hearts of everyone that sees this.
In Jesus name.
Amen!
January 15, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Jen08
I thank you for being here for those of us who are struggling to find God’s answers to our tough situations. I am prying for You to have your needs met by God this week, whatever they may be…
I do have a more confusion about my xanax prescription, as I am highly anxious person to begin with! I don’t know-do you think God would want me to be happy from a pill-or Him? Is it a “false happy” or is it a gift from God? Is it His plan for me-or did I give in too soon before a healing could take place? I know HIS power works best in our weaknesses, but my weakness made it nearly impossible to exist. I have been praying an praying and praying for peace-it comes and goes. I get a good feeling here, then doubt arises later and the cycle continues. I know you are not my doctor and I do have an appt tommorrow and I ask that God will work through my doctor and prescribe what is best. I am ultimately afraid I am high and not living with clarity. It sometimes feels normal, but I get a euphoric feeling two hours after taking it and it goes away shortly, but I am just happy as a clam and can handle most anything until my pill wears off. Is that life? Is that reality? I hope you can say a prayer for me as I am totally confused and I even find myself with a less rigid approach to reading Gods word and praying, so I just need prayer for Gods compass in this situation. I also want prayer for my husband to grow as understand his role as a Godly leader for our children, not just me.
Lots of love,
Jenn
January 17, 2012 at 11:05 am
Charissa Lowe
Dear Marianne I did apologize to her and am working everysingle day to be honoring to God in EVERYTHING i do. I spent some one on one with God I haven’t really spent time with Him everysince my aunt and uncle dumped me out of their lives.I was angry and confused and felt like I was put in the Desert like Hagar and Ishmael wandering in the desert feeling broken down and alone. But I Heard God telling me He never left Hagar or ishmael and He will NEVER abandon me like my aunt and uncle did. God told me He is the God Who Sees and He hears me in my desert place the place where I have lost all my hope and knows that lost dream that agony of despair.and said that He still has GOOD plans for me and will provide for me. He said Sometimes He wrecks our plans to Keep us dependent on Him and That I wasn’t depending on Him when I went on visits with my aunt and uncle. . I just broke down and told Him I lay all my worries and hurts down at His feet. After that I felt Him telling me
He is Proud of me when I offer Him my trust with nothing held back and trusting Him with my future. All of this happened yesterday I was outside just seeking God. After I felt God had told me all of this I have felt such a peace i cant even describe. I just thought I share that with you. I also wanted to say Thank you so very much for your prayers they have been a true blessing. . I wish people would come to know the Lord like we know Him Most people who are my age ( I am 18 about to be 19 January 26th) dont care to have a relationship with God Wish they would get to know the Lord like you and I do. God is a GOOD and Awesome God and has been the best thing that has ever happened to me! Thanks again for listening to me and being here for me. Write me when you get a chance I would love to hear from you again my dear friend.
January 20, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Lisa
Please pray for me. I am in a very bad place after losing my two children in a custody battle. I was an extemely devoted mother. I am losing all hope of our (my childrens and I) reconcillation. We 3 are suffering at the hands of a very controlling ex. I pray for peace and forgiveness of all involved in this situation….but it is very black. Trying desperately to hold on, but feel I am slipping.
January 21, 2012 at 9:07 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lisa, I know it seems bleak and hopeless right now, but remember that God can change this situation at any time. You have to hold on to the truth and let the power of Christ fill your life! You cannot do anything on your own. But with his strength, you can do all things. Keep praying, Lisa. Be sure to read your bible every single day. God will speak to you through his word. It is there that you will get the strength you need to keep figting this battle for your children. I will be praying for you. You need to surrender this all to Jesus for he knows how to help you. No one’s power is greater than his. I am here for you to talk and I will be lifting you up each night.
God bless you, dear sister.
January 21, 2012 at 5:08 pm
j.d. stegall
Lisa–i have also prayed for you situation today. i pray that you just continue to let God sustain you even as you may feel you are sinking. the bible says, ” all things work together for those who are in Christ jesus and called according to his purpose.” stay rooted in your faith in him even during this low valley and you will see him lift you up in do time.
January 24, 2012 at 1:33 pm
JAP
Hello Marianne, God’s blessings and happiness n the new year. I wanted to write and say thank you for your prayers and council last year. I am doing better. I have resumed my bible studies, gotten away from those church members who are practicing cult-like beliefs and am now waiting to be called back to work for what I hope and pray will be a permanent job. Last year was so tough, Marianne. Professionally and personally. I am praying to God that I am now at the end of this hard time. I cannot take much more. I hope that all is well with you and what we discussed. Please write to me privately when you can. God bless you for your blog and the heart that you have for God. I know that you are blessin a lot of people with your spiritual gifts. Love & Blessings, JAP.
January 24, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Eddie Carbajal
I was devastated when Melodie said she was divorcing me. She said after years of verbal abuse that she’s dead inside & just wants out. I never saw that I was hurting her. It was just joking around & little insults to me but to her was so much more. I allowed evil in my home & marriage. I couldn’t eat or sleep for days & was pouring tears each moment nobody was looking. I fell to my knees one morning before work & looked up from rock bottom & gave up everything to God, to lead me & run my life totally giving in to Him. I went to church for the first time in years by myself & cried & didn’t care who saw. I ask that y’all will please pray that my Melodie’s eyes will be opened & her hardened heart be touched by our Lord. We haven’t gone to court yet & she hasn’t moved out but she wants to. She’s just in another bedroom. She doesn’t want to go to get help or talk about God’s word, it’s like she just isn’t herself. She says the kids will just get over any hurt. The youngest is 14. that’s not like her. She has a heart of gold & has always helped others unselfishly. I will treat her like the queen she is in my life. I will never be that horrIble man again. Never! God is in control. Please pray for us. Your blog page helped me enormously!! Bless you! It truly was a Godsend. Thank you.
January 24, 2012 at 11:52 pm
LaTasha
Eddie your situation with your wife was the first I read when I scrolled down. It touched my heart because I too am struggling with my marriage. My husband just told me tonight that he does not love me and that he never will be with me again. My heart felt like it was being crushed and I could not get out of the car fast enough…. As the thoughts of giving up started to fill my mind I spoke out loud confessing to God that I was hurt, but I know the devil is a liar and I refuse to believe. I pray for your family and will continue to pray and watch for you to report that the love between you and your wife has been restored. God loves you and your family…. He will not give up on you so please don’t give up on him. Keep calling him no matter how rough it gets…. I’ll be praying for you too. God Bless you.
January 25, 2012 at 12:14 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear Juliette, I know it was a hard year for you, dear friend. God knows how much you can take and he is with you. Keep your eyes on Christ. Seek him out in his word and let his truth lead you. He knows the wonderful future he has planned for you life. We both are going through trials but God is not going to fail to help us. We know the God we serve and we understand that he is with us in all things and he can work them out no matter how impossible it seems. I will email you soon, Juliette. Be in peace. I am so glad to have you as a friend and a sister!
January 25, 2012 at 12:30 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Eddie, you have to understand that your wife is hurt now and it is hard for her to trust that you will not do this to her again. It seems to me that you are truly repentant. I will be praying that she will be willing to try again and to allow you to prove to her that you love her and want to treat her right. Eddie, at the heart of marriage, Christ has to be the center. He has to be the one that you surrender to in all ways. Jesus said that men are to love their wives as he loves his church. As you know, Jesus died for his church. Jesus love us unconditionally. That is how you must treat your wife. Will Melodie talk to you? Can you tell her that you are willing to get godly counsel to truly understand that she deserves to be treated like a woman of God? I will be praying for that. I will be lifting you both up tonight and every night. Be gentle in speech, Eddie, and let her see that this time you will do as Christ commanded in your marriage. I am praying and I hope that all who see your request will pray also. God can restore families and heal marriages if two people are willing. Please let me know how you do.
January 25, 2012 at 12:36 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi LaTasha, I am sorry that you also are going through a heartache. Marriages are the number one target of the enemy and it is sad. I will be praying for you, dear sister. Keep up your prayers for your husband. I don’t know why your husband said what he did, but I pray that God will take him to the end of himself so that he can see what he is doing to you. The times we live in are hard now. Keep reading the word of God so that you have his armor on and can take a stand when you are facing these battles. We all need to keep our eyes on Christ and be led by him. He is with us in every circumstance and his power can take us through them all. I am praying for you, LaTasha. You are not alone. God is close to the brokenhearted. He will help you. Email me anytime you want to talk.
January 25, 2012 at 1:24 am
Nancy
Hi Eddie & Latasha,
As I was reading your comments I cant hold my emotion for I too is having the same situation. My husband after sometime of being hard on me, rude, accusing me of having another man, saying harsh words like IM STUPID, yelling, easily angered( only to me ). He is looking faults from me. Said he wants to be separated from me, that he will never ever come back to me inspite of my begging. Now is seeing another gjrl that he spent new year with the girl instead of coming home to where his kids 14,12 & 4 waiting. Bro & sis in Christ, I want to believe that God is calling me to be His and is teaching me to depend my life & my joy on Him rather than on man. I am counting the good side of everything though one man left me he gave me 3 kids to enjoy my life with. Im still in the process of letting go which is incredibly hard, I am lifting up my plea to God and trusting on in His divine will, whatever it is I believe His plan is to prosper all those who seek for Him. His ways are amazing.
January 25, 2012 at 10:11 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Nancy, I love your faith and what an inspirational attitude you have. You are a woman who trusts in her God! I also am going through a struggle but God has taken me too far for me to doubt him now. All of our problems and pain are in his hand. He has authority over ALL that we endure. Can he not keep us in his peace while he works even the most difficult battle we face and use it for our good? He is not going to abandon us and he surely will not fail us. He does plan to prosper those whose hearts belong to him. Whatever you are going through, Nancy, remember always that your God is bigger. I will be praying for you. Please let us all know how you are doing. And you can email me anytime! God is with you, dear sister!
January 25, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Charissa Lowe
HI MariAnne I just wanted to see how you were doing Im doing alot better!! Tomorrow is my 19th Birthday!!!! I cant believe how fast time flies by Hope and pray all is well. Love Charissa
January 25, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, Happy birthday to my dear young sister whom I love very much! I pray that you will continue to keep your eyes on Christ and be led by his voice. Remember that those who walk with Christ have victory in their lives. No matter what you have been through, my friend, and no matter how you have been hurt, God is always with you and he will work your pain out for your good. I am praying for you, Charissa! You are very special and I hold you in my heart!!! Love you.
January 25, 2012 at 2:32 pm
Shelly and Brian
Please pray for our marriage. Shelly tells me that she is going to file for a divorce. Plead the blood of Jesus over us and our family and our emotions and our broken hearts. We both believe in Jesus, but are struggling to keep faith. Please pray that Gods perfect will would be done in our marriage and that we would not succomb to fear
January 25, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Nancy
Dear Mariane,
Thank you for your prayers, your life itself is an inspiration to all of us going through the same storm. I pray that God will strengthen me more and more as days goes by. My kids draw strength from me. I cannot be weak physically, emotionally & most spiritually. I am seeing myself in a real battlefield where in I am shot and wounded, bleeding, grasping for breath but still manage to tell my kids nothing is wrong we can make this to the end, hold on, mom is gonna be ok, I will be protecting all of you inspite of my condition. Hah! I really thank God for my children, 14&12 are my good beautiful girls, my youngest sweet little boy will be 4 this April. He said ” mom can you stay with me always wherever I am? Because when you go to the kitchen I miss you a lot”
Nancy
January 26, 2012 at 1:27 am
louiecat
Dear Eddie, Latasha and Nancy:
I have read your posts and somehow was touched and guided by our Lord to share this with you. I too have recently experienced much pain and suffering last year. My wife and I began having problems in 2009 but it was only in June of last year when the problem escalated to the point when she decided to leave and ask to be separated. During this time (since 2009), I was living and working here in Qatar and I felt so helpless, frustrated and devastated. I reached the end of myself and I was brought to my knees. I agree on what Nancy said that “God is calling me to be His and is teaching me to depend my life & my joy on Him rather than on man.” Before our problems began, my wife and my kids were everything to me which is not bad in a sense but at the same time, I totally neglected my relationship with our God through His son Jesus Christ. I continued to sin and enjoy the life I had. I was already a Christian (way back 1996) but you could say that I was “cruising” through life that sometimes it felt like I was doing ok “EVEN WITHOUT GOD”.
When my wife left me, there was a point when I couldn’t take the hurt caused by her betrayal anymore that I even asked God to take me. During this time I went back to church and after some time I realized that I could never fix my marriage in my own strength. That was the time I surrendered everything to the Lord and focused on rebuilding my relationship with Him first. I resumed reading the bible and doing quiet time and you know what? My problem got fixed without much effort on my part…it was all GOD.
Before the year ended, my wife came back to me and asked for my forgiveness. I told her that she doesn’t not need to ask forgiveness from me but instead told her that she has to get right with God first. Now we are still separated but only physically as I am still here in Qatar but we have reconciled and God even gave me more. He gave me this new opportunity with a new company that will give me a family visa and 3 times my current salary so through God’s grace, my wife and 2 kids will be here in May. See how our GOD IS TRULY ABLE?
I know it is hard during times when you feel like everything has gone wrong. But believe me, it is during the storms when we must learn to PRAISE AND THANK GOD even more and then see how He will work and turn all the wrong and bad things that happened FOR YOUR GOOD (Romans 8:28). Easier said than done but TRUST GOD. Take that step of faith and witness his power at work.
God bless.
Your brother in Christ Jesus,
louiecat
P.S. Hi sister Marianne. God bless you for being strong and still keep on helping people even during this times that you are also struggling. God will honor your faith my sister. Keep the faith. We are all praying for you. We love you and God loves you. Just hold on and wait for God’s perfect will my friend. You have helped us and me a lot by your words of encouragement and I still thank God for leading me to your site. God bless and keep you my dear sister.
January 26, 2012 at 3:12 am
Nancy
Hi Louie,
Praise God Jesus Christ in your life, indeed the God that we serve is an awesome God. His ways are amazing and immesurable. I am happy for you and your family. Enjoy the moments you will have beginning May and the rest of your lives being together. I pray that painful past experience will not shadow and not in any way exist in your present and future as you rebuild your new married life with God. You are indeed an inspiration for all of us.
Mariane, thank you for this site you’re encouraging words that penetrates everyone’s heart is really a great relief. God bless you more & increase your wisdom to discern Gods purpose on every one coming to your site seeking, thirsty & hungered for the Living God.
Nancy
January 26, 2012 at 3:38 pm
Eddie
Latasha, Nancy, louiecat & Miss marianne
Thank you for your prayers & encouragement. I know for a fact without a doubt God is in control & working on saving out marriage & family. Our enemy keeps on trying to plant doubt in our minds, stay strong! Never quit on what you believe! Marianne planted that in my arsenal. God Is supreme & almighty! Our feeble minds just can’t comprehend that. It’s all faith. Louiecat brought tears to my eyes because I too was just “crusing” through life thinking everything was just so perfect. My heart goes out to you Nancy, because I hurt my Melodie over the years with little jabs of hurt which really was verbal abuse. Nancy you nor anyone deserves such treatment, especially your covenant wife, she should be honored. It hurt me that Melodie wants to just give up, but it hurts me more that I was blind & never saw it happening. God has taken centered stage in my life. Isn’t is weird that we may never ever meet but God has brought us together to strengthen each other & guide us to His Glory. I will see each of you in His kingdom & we’ll have a good laugh about it. His heaven is our ultimate reward. Bless you Marianne for your wisdom & understanding that God has blessed you with. Use your gift well. I’ve read many comments here & my prayers are with you & your families. May God bless everyone according to His Glory, in Jesus name, Amen!
January 26, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Brian, I will be praying for you and Shelly and for God to restore your marriage. Sadly, the enemy is coming against all of us and marriages are being destroyed. Whatever problem has infiltrated your marriage to bring you both to the brink of divorce, I pray for God’s intercession and power to overcome it your marriage made whole. I pray that both of you will love and respect each other enough to give it another chance. i pray for the enemy to be bound from harming you or your wife. I pray for God’s blessings to fill you both and for Christ to be made the center of your marriage.
I know that all who come to this site for prayer will also be lifting you up, Brian. There are some great people here who are willing to pray for others as they wait for God to work out their own struggles. I am doing the same.
I am here for you, my brother. I will be praying and I am trusting that God can work this out for you and Shelly. Be in peace, my friend!
January 26, 2012 at 5:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi louiecat! It is always such a joy when you visit. I know the struggle you were facing for months and it just brings me such happiness to see how God has worked it out for your good. I know you were prepared to trust God no matter what happened. You are a man of faith and it shows. Your story is a true testimony to the power of God. I pray all will see that God does have the power to help. There are times when the marriage still ends. In those times, we have Christ who intercedes and prays for us to help with those difficult times. Your future is not over just because a spouse does not want to stay in the marriage. God can and will work things out in spite of your pain! He still knows how to heal broken hearts. He still can give you hope even when your world is crashing down all around you. Jesus died to give us abundant life. Those who put their trust in him have no need to worry about the future. That which God has ordained will come to pass. His plan for you cannot be stopped nor can the enemy hinder him from giving you peace in the midst of your struggle. That is the God we serve. That is why no matter what I am going through in my life, my God is bigger. He knows where I am and he knows how to help me.
My heart is with everyone on this prayer list. I cry for each of them but I know that God hears and has a way to take them from where they are to where he is! His authority over them has no bounds! We can have joy knowing our problems are being molded into something good for us.
God bless you, dear brither. And thank you for your prayers fot those here. We all appreciate you!
January 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Nancy, I just want to remind you that we may be wounded warriors for Christ, but we must all keep in mind that we are in a battle that has already been won. Whatever we go through now will only serve God’s purpose to prepare us for his kingdom. Our struggles are an opportunity to see God’s power at work. Daniel may have had to go into the lion’s den, but it was the pre-incarnate Christ who showed up to close the lions mouth and protect Daniel. It was he who caused Daniel to then be promoted by the king. All this was getting Daniel ready for God’s purpose. He was given a vision of future events. He was trusted by God to tell of all that he saw. Daniel saw in a vision a time when “truth was thrown to the ground”. I believe we are in the time of that vision. Wrong is now called right and evil is being called good. We are in a dark world and the enemy has stepped up his efforts to take us all down. Stand storng, my sister, for we are being protected by the forces of God’s angels. We have nothing to fear and all we must do is keep our eyes on Christ. No matter what is going on in your life or mine, our God is our vindicator. He will give us victory.
January 27, 2012 at 1:56 am
Chucky
Hi!this is the first time righting you godbless you amen.i ask you please pray for me and amy we are behind on our rent and god has allways been there for me but iam scared i got 15 days to come up with our rent money and i lost my job and my wife is such a very hard worker.please pray for chuck and amy godbless u and i ask god with all my heart and soul to please help us please.thank you and god bless you and thanku with gods love amen!chucky
January 27, 2012 at 7:42 am
Thomsontom
Please pray for me..!
I’ve an inconsistency in my faith , its like whenever i get too closer to our lord, am being distracted off the faith . As a result i am not happy about my life. I want you Ma’m to pray for me to get closer to Jesus.
Amen
January 27, 2012 at 10:35 am
Charissa Lowe
Dear Marianne I had a wonderful 19th birthday I ate my favorite dinner which is Chicken fried steak, mash potatoes, and Okra. I had a german chocolate cake, It was all so good my houseparents did a wonderful job. You know how i told you my aunt isnt allowing me to go home on visits and i wont see any of my animals..Well their coming today to take me out to eat for my birthday. Its so hard because I miss my animals and I dont understand my aunt how have I held them back from their lives? I barely even went on visits. My devotion book has been talking about taking courage and how I need to cling to Jesus in the hard times. Like how Joseph was put into prison by his brothers. Thats how I kinda feel with not being able to go on visits to see my uncle and my animals. Im clinging on to God and reading His word and spending one on one time with Him Its just hard right now cause I dont know what God has planned. but I guess all I can do is trust Huh? I also havent told you this enough but You are such a blessing to me, Im so glad God brought you into my life. I know you have others that are needing your encouragement more than I do but when you get a chance write me. loveyou!!
~Love ~
Charissa
January 27, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Thomsontom, I will be praying for you as I do all of these requests. When you feel you are being distracted as you get close to the Lord, fight past it and don’t be moved! Jesus wants you with him, my friend. He is calling you to follow him. There is no power greater than his. Don’t take your eyes off of the prize! I will be praying.
January 27, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Michael
Hello all,
My name is Michael. A few short months ago my wife of 11 years filed for divorce. She said that she no longer loved me and wanted to do her own thing and walked out. I wasn’t a flawless husband, but I never, ever mistreated her. If this wasn’t bad enough I was suffering some serious health problems brought on by my job that put me in the hospital BEFORE she did this.
You must understand she was adamant about not coming back. When she walked out of our home I didn’t talk to her for months. She didn’t want to pray about our situation let alone talk about it. In our court ordered mediation session she told everyone in that room three times in less than two hours she wanted out of the marriage. After that I knew she was really serious. But I knew that there is nothing too hard for God. I kept praying.
My thinking was that the divorce would be finalized and later God would bring us back together. I was preparing to start living my life without her. A woman I loved dearly. But God honored my faith and brought her back to her senses. He brought her back home!
It’s a very long and painful story but I am here to tell you that there is nothing God cannot do. My wife went to our pastor and said that she wanted to be reconciled to her husband.
I am here to tell you my brothers and sisters hold on to God’s word. Refuse to let go. No matter what is going on around you believe what God says. Trust only in Him. I know that there are days when all you can do is weep. The pain is so great that you don’t think you can take anymore. And yet it keeps coming. I know I have been there.
The anguish I was going through literally drove me to my knees. On more than one occasion. The enemy meant for me to admit defeat, he wanted me to believe that there was no help in God no matter how much I trusted. I knew better. While I was on my knees I worshiped Him, I praised Him, I said thank you for all that I was going through because He commands that I trust Him. It wasn’t easy. Holding on to your faith in the midst of trials and tribulations never is. But, this is what you must do. Praise Him no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Then watch what God will do.
He has not left you nor will He forsake you. He is in that valley with you. Hold on to Him, keep your eyes on the living God. The enemy wants you to give up, to doubt God’s word, he wants you to believe that all is lost, that God is not going to help you. Even worse he will try to make you believe that He has abandoned you. That he has left you all alone to suffer through this agony.
Satan is a liar. The word says he has been from the beginning and the truth is not in him. There is nothing God cannot do. He knows exactly how to get past the stubborn will of a wayward spouse. He knows you need a job, a home, a better relationship with your family, whatever your need is he has known about it from the foundation of the world. That means He had a solution back then too! Wait patiently for Him. Before you were He loved you.
He is everything you need. Trust Him only. Look to no one else. His word promises that He will help you. He has shown Himself to be faithful. DON’T GIVE UP, DON’T GIVE IN… You finding this blog was no accident.
Your brother in Christ,
Michael
January 27, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
Your faith is the testimony in all this, Michael. God bless you for sharing with all of us!
January 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, I am so happy that you had such a nice birthday. You deserve it, my sister. I know you miss your animals but you will see them soon. God is watching over them now. I know how you feel – my animals are part of my family and I love them too. ( I may spoil them a little too much, though!)
Right now, God is working out his plan for your life, Charissa. It is not like you want it now but one day it will be. I am so glad that you are reading the word and spending time in prayer with God because that is going to help strengthen you in your life. When you pray and read God’s word, you get to really know him and his love for you. Then when a storm comes in your life, you already know how to trust God to help you. Charissa, email me at :
lordi.marianne7@gmail.com and let me know what verses you are reading and which ones you really enjoy. I always have time to listen to a friend.
I will keep praying for you , dear Chrissa. Keep your eyes on Christ and don’t take them off him. He is going to work things out to help you in your life. Be strong and know that you are loved very much!
January 28, 2012 at 4:16 am
louiecat
Dear Bro. Michael:
Thank you for sharing this. Really an inspiration…This is very true:
“While I was on my knees I worshiped Him, I praised Him, I said thank you for all that I was going through because He commands that I trust Him. It wasn’t easy. Holding on to your faith in the midst of trials and tribulations never is. But, this is what you must do. Praise Him no matter what circumstance you find yourself in. Then watch what God will do.”
I did exactly the same thing. Taught myself to forget the circumstances and continue to praise Him in the storm. There is a song from “Mercy Me” called “Bring The Rain” which captures the essence and importance of praising God specially in dark times and it goes like this…
I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I’ve gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It’s never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there’ll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that’s what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain
I am Yours regardless of
The clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what’s a little rain
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there’ll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that’s what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain
Thus, God is letting things happen so that He may be glorified through our lives, Like in my case, I had to be brought down on my knees with everyone around me seeing my life fall apart during those times that I was apart from God. Everybody was saying – “POOR LOUIE”. It was during this time when I went back to my Lord and Savior and everybody who knew me became witness how God turned everything that went wrong in my life for my good.
Now, everybody says “THAT I’M SO LUCKY”. You know what I tell them? “NO, I AM NOT LUCKY…I AM BLESSED. IT’S NEVER ABOUT ME OR MY ABILITIES. IT’S ALL ABOUT GOD’S AWESOME POWER, LOVE, MERCY AND GRACE. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS LUCK TO THE TRUE CHILDREN OF GOD.”
Be blessed everyone. I know it’s hard but you must forget your circumstances for now and LOOK UNTO GOD. PUT HIM FIRST and He will fix everything for you you’d be amazed.
Your brother in Christ Jesus,
louiecat
January 28, 2012 at 6:44 am
tedington
Dear friends, I have been reading this site for several days and have been inspired by all the hope I see here. Marianne has done a wonderful job in carrying out the lords will.
I come here asking for your prayers. I have never been particularly spiritual but lately have had a small quiet voice in my head persistantly reminding me of God. I have never been to church and my wife is an avowed athiest who considers it “silly” that I feel drawn to the lord.
A year ago my teenage daughter attempted suicide. Thankfully she survived and is on the road to recovery. The aftermath created havoc in our family though. The mounting hospital bills caused us to fall behind on our mortgage and we are facing foreclosure. The stress drove my wife and I apart emotionally and that divide has only grown as I sought out god to guide us through.
My initial thought was to ask for prayers for financial stability, but that feels too worldly. I then thought about asking for healing for my marriage but that seems to be a problem of “mans realm”. I believe that what I need are prayers to help open my eyes and heart to gods will. To help me see his plan and draw me closer the lord. If I become more in tune with what God wants of me then I know the other problems will be taken care of so that is my request. Please let me understand what god is asking me to do. Thank you all for being who your are and helping when you don’t even realize it. Your posts here are a blessing
January 28, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Michael
Brother Louie,
Thank you for sharing as well… I believe that I can speak for you as well when I say that once God brings you through whatever the trial is you are changed. He not only changes things for our good, he changes you as well.
Your faith in Him expands exponentially. Your prayers are not the same, the Bible says things to you that it never did before.
But one thing I have also learned. The enemy becomes much more subtle in his attacks against you. He knows that you know how to stand, how to trust God. In other words you are learning to fight the way God wants you to.
The enemy will change his tactics. Stay in prayer and study of His word. God will show you each attack. I have had this happen time and time again. He also lets me see how “innocent” or benign it seems and how to stand against it. We serve an awesome God.
Michael
January 28, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Marianne Lordi
Louie and Michael, I am blessed to know both of you and to see the awesome work of God in your lives. I thank you both for encouraging those on this site. So many are hurting and it strengthens all of us to see how the power of God can give us hope. God bless you, dear brothers!
January 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi tedington, I am glad that God brought you to this site as I will be praying for you and I khow a lot of the others here will do the same. I believe that the small quiet voice in your head is Christ calling you to a relationship with him. It is not about religion or going to church. To have Christ as Lord and Savior over you life, you must surrender your will to his and be one with him. It is then that he can give you the victory that you desire. He has the authority over all that comes against you. I am especially concerned about your daughter attempting suicide. Times are tough now and the enemy wants to destroy our children. It is so important that she be grounded in the truth of Jesus Christ so that when she has no strength of her own, she will know that she can call on him and he will help her. I will be praying for her too.
You must draw near the Lord despite your wife’s unbelief. Keep her in prayer. When you are in Christ, you can ask him for anything. He tells us in his word that ” In ALL things, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.” There is nothing you can’t ask of your God!
My brother, I know you are going through some serious struggles in your life, I will be praying for you each night. Please read your bible and let the truth of God’s love fill you and give you the peace you need to know that he is in control of your life.
All God wants from you, my brother, is your heart. Surrender your will to his that you may have life. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. I will be praying.
January 30, 2012 at 8:24 am
Stacey
Dear Marianne.
I have never been so scared in my life! I am a single mother and rely very much on my family as, I have had to endure quite a bit over the last few years. Now my family is battling financially and it seems to get worse everyday. I am helping beyond my means and can only do so much and am starting to breakdown. I pray and pray and pray but honestly feel my prayers are not been heard. I find myself struggling with trust and my ability to have faith. My heart knows to believe that our lord will not leave us but my head is fighting my heart.
I need help to get through this and to bring my family out of this but, where do I turn?
January 30, 2012 at 11:02 am
Charissa Lowe
I really struggle with not being sneaky about things, Like Im grounded from my cell phone and my housemom said I could call my sister and gave me my cell phone and i called my sister but I also texted my friend to tell her Im grounded and I got in trouble. I don’t want to be that person when I was of this world and Its coming out again When I struggle with things thats when my old self comes out. I need your prayer please I know what I am to do but sometimes the worldy Charissa comes out and I feel very ashamed and feel like there is no hope for me.But I know there is I just am struggling with this situation with my aunt found out she has been stealing money from me that I get from my dads SS when my dad died 2 yrs. ago. the money had been going to my aunts house instead of me since I wasnt 18yrs. Anywho I am struggling and when I struggle I seem to fall down, I just cant understand my own family member the only person I have left would do this to me. I really honestly dont care about the money Its money and I know God will provide for me but what gets me is I trusted my aunt and to find out she has been taking money from me which my dad gave me that money for me.. Anywho like I said money doesnt matter its the trust that was broken that bothers me. I guess when I struggle with things my old self come out thats I get in trouble just like small things like the phone thing Please Pray for me Im reading and clinging to God I just sometimes make mistakes and am really hard on forgiving myself I know God forgives me its just hard for me to forgive myself You know what I mean?????? I sent you an email Let me know if you got or not thanks and Love you!
January 30, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Genna
Dear Marianne: I just came across your site while browsing the net. Last November, I had a crisis happen to me at work through no fault of my own. If I knew better, I would have done better. Since, I am uneligible for unemployment because due to state law, I didn’t make enough money last year. I worked in a profession I loved and spent my whole life working towards. I miss it so very much and feel that without it I am nothing. I know it’s not healthy to be defined by a profession and GOD has certainly showed me during these hard times a lot of other aspects of my life that need fulfillment. But I just don’t know how much more I can handle or WHEN God is going to come through for me. And it truly gets awfully discouraging at times and leads me into sin. I’d love to be prayed for. Still struggling in Mass., Jenna.
January 30, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Today's Truth Writer
Stacey –i have rebuked the enemy in Jesus name tonight for you. satan is the father of lies but he has no power over the King and his truth. Tonight, “i call those things that be Not, as though they were,” in the name of Jesus. i call for good and godly women to encourage you in the faith and i know Marianne is a good start. you also asked where do you turn? i say go back to the bible and spend that time alone when my friend Jesus. “in your weakness, his strength is perfected. give it all up to him. put on some slow praise music, get alone with him and et the tears flow, not in loss or humiliation but in thanksgiving for what he is going to do in advance for your finances. the Holy Spirit will minister to your soul-i know b/c he always does to me when i do this same thing. i have also prayed for wisdom also, so that the same mistakes of yester-year, whatever they are, wont continue to bind you down. remember, Stacey, But God. is anything too hard for the LORD? may you lift him up in this trial and your enemies be scattered.
January 31, 2012 at 3:35 am
Ambrose Otieno Ounyo
Am very happy with your work. I can say God really loves me, His determination to make sure that am successful in everything supersedes mine.Can u imagine I was looking for something else which I missed but found myself on your site! U’v not only blessed me but uv also engaged me well spiritually.I spend most of my time reading your inspiring work. Also suspect n think this is because of God’s call in my life which am able to perceive is about to manifest. I have even resigned from my job and am officially leaving on May 1st to wait it in darkness n by faith for this call to come out. I have a clue of it going by the scriptural Prophetic revelation the Lord gave me on the nation kenya(am a Kenyan) in 2005.I therefore ask u to pray for me that I may not fail God n myself. Pray that this call may come out
clearly, directly and powerfully. I hav not had
a rest ever since I got this revelation n pray God that he may give me a rest this time round by fulfilling this revelation. God bless n continue with the good work. I have been working as a watchman for the last 12 years n im beginning to realize the weight of the call of a watchman
unlike how the world takes the watchman to be
January 31, 2012 at 5:35 am
Anonymous
Hi Genna,
It sounds like God may also be trying to show you His power to work in your life by your seeming lack of patience. Believe me I know it’s hard. But you must learn to trust Him no matter what. His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts.They are higher. He knows the future, he is in yours right now. All that needed to be done was done before the foundation of the world. He had this problem resolved long ago.
You must remember God is never surprised by anything, nor is He ever caught off guard. If this were possible He could not be God. Before you were He knew you.
God has commanded that we trust Him. That means we must use our faith. And he has given everyone a measure of it. Begin to thank Him for delivering you out of your current situation. Even though you see no light at the end of tunnel, praise and thank Him anyway. Don’t trust your feelings, trust Him and Him alone.
January 31, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, I got your email on this one and I wrote back. Tell me if you received it. I love you, dear sister. You are in my prayers.
January 31, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Stacey, I will be praying for you and so will a lot of those here. I know how scary the uncertainty of financial struggles are. You literally don’t know what is going to happen to you tomorrow. The good news is that you don’t have to know. If you truly have Christ as your Savior, he is going to see you through this. You belong to him and he has a plan for your life. Please don’t get anxious and let worry make you sick over this. To do so is to believe that God is not enough. He is hearing your prayers, dear sister. He knows where you are and what you need. We all have been there. I was a single mother for years and I thought I would be homeless. God helped me at just the right time. I know where my hope comes from. You have to trust him in the dark times, Stacey, as well as the good times.
Please email me when you can and share what is going on with your finances. I will be praying for you and trusting that God can make a way where there is none. You need to keep your eyes on Christ. Read your bible each day to be filled with his strength. You were never meant to do this by yourself. God is with you.
January 31, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Genna, things may happen that are out of our control. When you say you don’t know how much more that you can handle, it sounds like you are trying to carry your own burdens. I know you are getting discouraged but the faith of a true believer reacts with hope and surrender when they face trials that seem overbearing. Never let your circumstance lead you to sin. I know that it is hard for you right now. It is understandable that you are disappointed with how things turned out. Just don’t give up and don’t give in to the lies of the enemy at this time. If you belong to Christ, he has a way to give you the desires of your heart and to take you through every trial you face. You have to trust him. The storms of life should never make you doubt the God whose love took you this far.
Dear sister, I will be praying for you. I will be lifting you up and trusting that God will help you to stand in faith while he works out what is good for you. Read your bible each day. Hold on to the truth that he gives you. God speaks through his word. Meet him there and see what happens. I am praying!
January 31, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ambrose, I certainly will pray for you to hear God’s calling for the work he has for you to do. I must ask, I don’t know what you mean by saying you left your job and are going to wait in darkness for his call to come out? Can you please tell me more on what you mean by this? My friend, when God calls you to do his work, he doesn’t make you guess. At the right time, he will lead you by his Spirit to the position he has planned for you. God will not place you in a position to fail. If he has ordained something for you to do, then he has prepared you for it. If you feel you did get a word from God on your life, he will fulfill it in you. It is not up to your ability but it is all done by his power through you! Keep your eyes on Christ and please read your bible each day. Let his voice speak to you through the truth of his word. I will be praying for you.
February 1, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Charissa Lowe
HI Marianne Yes I sure did!! I wrote back
Love you too!!
February 1, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Today's Truth Writer
Ambrose Otieno Ounyo-
i also pray that the LORD’s call would be strong on you and you would be more blessed than ever. keep following the King and he will open up his plans and purposes for your life.
February 4, 2012 at 3:30 am
Alison
Hi Marianne
I would love some prayers for my broken relationship/family situation.
I have a tall order for God and though I know it sounds bigger than Ben Hur to ask, I know that God is a God of miracles .
I’m currently separated from my boyfriend of 6 years who is not a christian. We were meant to be married early on but that didn’t happen. We have a 3 year old. Now he has pretty much walked out on us and has said he needs time to think before he goes forward with us at all.
On Christmas Day 2011 I reaffirmed my standing with Christ which had been totally back slidden since shortly after meeting my guy. I know it’s little wonder that things have turned to mush because God had not even been included in this relationship at all . .. so yeah. . I know I allowed it to happen. Through all the trials and tribulations of our rocky relationship, I NEVER asked for God’s help. . . But now since Christmas day I have been praying consistently . . I think God has used this to rally me back to him. I am attending a wonderful fantastic new church with my little boy and I’ve never been so blessed with such wonderful fellowship. .
God knows the whole story. .people tell me to “move on” . . “kick him to the curb” . . etc. . But I want my family back!! I also have a 21 year old son who I had from a previous marriage when I was very very young. . He is gay but has come back to Christ and is attending church with us . . so you see my whole situation is A MESS!!
My prayer/miracle request is that somehow, someway my ex boyfriend could come to christ . . he is an athiest. . but I know that God can and does reach even the hardest of people. Strangely he is drawn to christians so maybe there’s something in that . . . ?? . . Also I would of course want our relationship to be completely restored under Christ, that we be married and that he “man up” and be the head of our family again. . . .
Also I pray that my older son turn away completely from his homosexual lifestyle via God’s help.
It’s that simple:
1) Athiest exboyfriend be saved
2) Saved exboyfriend come back to me
3) Boyfriend marry me
4) Gay son who is a christian become straight. . .
Easy for God. . . . Impossible for man!
In Christ
Alison
February 4, 2012 at 11:34 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Alison, I am so glad you stopped. I take all these prayer requests seriously and i will be praying for you. We have all suffered the consequences of trying to live life outside of the will of God. There is never any victory in anything that opposes God’s ways. The good thing is that you see that and that you are back to Christ, your first love. That means that if you surrender all these things to him, you allow his power to do what is good.
I will pray for your ex-boyfriend to be saved. Alison, you are right, God can reach the hardest of hearts and bring them to him. I think you know that you can’t save him no matter what you do for him. He has free will and he has a choice. Keep praying for him but please don’t keep your life on hold for him. Live your life for the Lord and let him lead you in his plan for your life. He alone knows the future of every single one of us. He knows what will happen with your ex so leave him to God. Does he have a relationship with his son? I can’t imagine who could walk out on a son.
Let your light shine, Alison. Let God work in you to be the example both of your children need. That is the most important thing. I will be especially praying for your gay son. I have seen God open the eyes of those in the homosexual lifestyle and they chose to live for Christ instead of their desires. It can happen.
My dear sister, you deserve all the best that God has for you in your life. I know you have been through some trials and pain, but Christ has called you his and he has a perfect plan for you in this life and to bring you one day to his kingdom. That is worth surrendering your will to his to have.
Alison, this is all so painful and confusing right now but if you seek Christ and his ways, he will show you the plan that is good. There is nothing wrong with praying for your ex that he is saved and even that he will come to be the man he should be. We all pray for those we love. Just let God work out what he deems best for you and your children and even for your ex.
I will be praying for you, my sister. I know the pain you are in because I have been there. God has a future for you whether this man comes back to you or not. I will be praying that you will be still and let God direct your steps. You are not alone and all that you feel is before the eyes of your God. He is not going to fail you. You can email me if you want to talk confidentially. Whatever happens, God is bigger than it all and he came make it work out.
February 4, 2012 at 11:56 am
JAP
Hello Marianne. I love coming here to read the latest postings and your replies of support and encouragement. I see now that God is definately bringing me to the end of myself. You know, self-confidence is a tricky thing. The older I get the more I realize that my confidence is Christ is more important than my confidence in myself. For just when I think I have something figured out on my own, God reminds me that without “holding every thought captive to Christ”, I am bound to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Do you think that this is how strongholds are built up? The battle between Satan and Christ is fierce! I see it more and more everyday with all of the people who post here and those I am praying for. I see it in my own life. I am not alone in my troubles. My bible study partner always says to “keep looking UP”, meaning to focus on those things that are above (the promises of God) and not what we can see with our human eyes (the world, one dimension). It’s quite a challenge! This is why you always remind me to read my bible – and I have been – daily! I suppose it’s like working a muscle…you neglect the muscle, it atrophies. You exercise the muscle (the building up of our faith) it gets stronger and stronger. Here’s to bigger spiritual muscles in 2012! Love and Blessings to You, JAP
February 4, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Maimai Tanudra Haugan
Hi Marianne.,
MARINA
I want you to pray for my daughter for a healthy and normal life shes just 3 month old and when she is born just 10 days after she is born she been sick got bacteria in her blood that causes miningitis,….and she have been check up for MRI …and they found out that she loose some tissue in her brain…include m y daughter for your prayers that my daugther will live normal life…Hope to received emails from you…
GOD BLESS
February 4, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Juliette, You are growing through the pain and struggles that you have been through. I am so proud of you. We all suffer pain and heartache, but the one who trusts his God never lets those things consume his life. We need to remember that God sees the beginning of our lives to the end. He alone knows the best path we should take. It is not always easy for us to follow his command but then victory comes at a cost! Your faith is being sharpened in every trial that you are tested. It’s value is more than the gold and silver of the world. It is the armor that keeps you grounded in truth. It is the hope you have despite what you don’t see or don’t hear right now. And it is your faith that brings you to the feet of Christ where he can safely guide your steps and keep you safe. There is nothing and no one on this earth that is worth more than what God has for you! We don’t have to surrender our joy just because we have a trial in our lives. Jesus paid the price for believers to be conquerors in every circumstance! Your heart was breaking, Juliette, by someone who betrayed your trust. Yet by faith you can surrender up those broken pieces to the One who can make you whole and better than before. That is his promise!
My sister, you are a good friend to me even though we have never met. I lift you up and trust that God will continue to take you to the paht that is good and right and one that will meet the desires of your heart. You don’t have to give up your dreams – you just need to surrender them to Christ who can fulfill them!
God bless you, Juliette. Stay strong in your faith and keep reading your bible each day. I can see how God is strenthening you!
February 4, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Marina, I will be lifting your daughter up in prayer. I pray for protection and healing from God’s hand on this sweet child. I pray for this little girl to be surrounded by God’s angels who will minister to her body. I pray for the doctors to have the wisdom and knowledge they need to treat her correctly. And I pray for you, Marina, to be in peace knowing that your God has authority over all that touches us and our children. Keep your eyes on Christ and believe because he is more than able to take your daughter through this. I will be praying.
I am also asking for those who come to this site to please lift this little girl up in prayer also. We serve a God who has numbered our days and who can heal us with just a word. I pray for that touch on this child today.
February 4, 2012 at 1:47 pm
j.d. stegall
Maimai Tanudra Haugan–
i have lifted up upur child for prayer also. i can only imagine that kind of pain but God does understand it so i pray that you will be a soldier through it all in Christ. the devil is trying to destroyyou but i cancel the plans of the enemy in the name of Jesus. my heart goes out to you today and your family. take heart and stay strong.
February 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Antonio
Marianne, I Googled, “standing on God’s promises” and found your website. I spent a few moments reading it. I really like what I’m reading. You’re blessed. You’ve got a great heart for people and I pray God give you more insight and strength in His Son to continue being of service to His children.
Please pray for me. I have literally been having one medical issue after another in the past seven years. I’m not exaggerating. One thing goes away and another comes up. It’s been distressing for my parents. I don’t tell them what’s going on anymore. One health issue cost me my humble little business that was paying my bills. Now, another medical situation is threatening to keep me out of work and perhaps even cause me job loss. It’s very distressing that’s why I looked up this and other sites.
Please pray for my right arm and lingering other health issues.
Thanks,
Antonio
Phoenix
I would love to hear from anyone out there being that I don’t have any close Christian friends, just a couple of guys I rarely see at work.
February 4, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Antonio
Maimai, I’m praying for you and your child. You are on my list. Read his promises and pray with us. God loves us and He is able.
February 4, 2012 at 5:15 pm
michaelspringfield
Hi Antonio,
I assume that you are a Christian. If that is the case you have reason for great hope! God is able to do more than you could ask or think. The first thing I would say to you is hold onto God’s promises. Are you in His word everyday? Do you spend time alone with Him everyday?
These things are important. In these last days the enemy is doing all He can to discourage the children of our God. He wants you to doubt His word, he wants you to quit and go run and hide. The enemy knows that there is power in the prayers of the saints. I can probably guess that you are pretty tired of all of this right about now. I can’t say that I blame you. But brother you must hold on to God’s word.
He will never leave you nor forsake you. When you feel weary and worn out, when it feels that you can’t go another step, whisper the name of Jesus. That’s all it takes. Tell Him how you feel, tell Him about the pain. It’s not that he doesn’t know, this is for you! This will help you to focus on the mighty power of God to change things. He has done it in my life and He will do it in yours. Praise Him for the answers to the prayers that you have sent up.
You were healed before the foundation of the world did you know that? Before you were he knew you. God loved you long before the world was made. What you are going through did not catch Him by surprise, when you started to pray He didn’t start thinking about what He is going to do. He has already done it. He is in your past, present, and future right now!
Refuse to give in to the lies of the enemy. Trust God no matter what. In the midst of your pain, trials and difficulties, trust Him to help you and deliver you.
His word promises that He will. He has done it for me and I know He will do it for all that call upon Him. No matter what you feel trust God.
I will pray for you my brother. By the way, consider me as one of your Christian friends. (brother) I was hurting when I found this site as well. If you ever want to email me let me know. I will give you my address. That way you can email your friend anytime you need to!
February 4, 2012 at 10:34 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Antonio, I will be praying for you and for your medical issues. Sometimes when we have health issues, it is difficult to pray and trust that God will work it out. When we are suffering pain, it can cloud our minds and make it difficult to even concentrate. The bible tells us that Christ intercedes for us to the Father. He is praying for us, Antonio! He sees your heart and knows what you are going through. He has a way to take you through all this. It is not that God has forgotten you or that he has not gotten around to your prayers. He hears you, dear brother. He is even now working things out though you can’t seee or feel it now. Remember that he sees your tomorrows. He knows the future he has planned for you. The best thing you can do as you wait upon his timing is to meet him in his word. Read your bible daily. Start with just a Chapter but read it every day. God will speak to you through his word. He will comfort you through his word. He will give you power and his strenght as you read of his promises and his faithfulness to always help us. In Isaiah 41:10, we read of God’s promise, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” That is a word for you, dear brother. I will be praying for God to give you his peace as you wait upon him.
Antonio, please let us all know how you are doing. Stop back because we are all here to help you. If you belong to Christ, you are our brother. I appreciate that you also are praying and encouraging others here. We are all in the body of Christ and we must uphold each other. God bless you, my friend.
February 4, 2012 at 11:58 pm
ester
Hi Marrianne…Thank you for praying for my 14 year old son joshua,remember told you about him that he stop going to school,always in the computer…now by the grace of God,he start going to church and he accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour last Friday,..we notice also some changes in his behavior..Praise God,i cried and amazed how God works in mysterious ways..Please continue to include him in your prayer that he will be back studying and commit himself to study hard and finish it.Thank you very much and May God bless us all.To God be the Glory!
February 5, 2012 at 12:45 am
Nancy
Hi Antonio pls start believing that you have touched the edge of God’s cloak that now you are healed.
February 5, 2012 at 1:03 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ester, that is wonderful news about your son! I was very concerned for him but God found a way to reach him. I am thrilled that he asked Christ into his life. We all here will be praying for Joshua. The same God who started a good work in that young man will continue it to completion. I pray that your family will be blessed and that your son will keep seeking Christ and be led by him. Be blessed, dear sister!
February 5, 2012 at 1:05 am
Marianne Lordi
I thank all of you who come to this site and pray and encourage others who are struggling. May God bless you all and keep you in his peace.
February 5, 2012 at 2:47 am
Alison
Hi Marianne and everyone . .
Thanks so much for your wonderful prayers. . . they mean so much to me and I know that prayer is so incredibly powerful.
My ex came to church with us this morning. It was prayer answered . . I was amazed! Though he is cold towards me. I think he just wanted to check out my new church which is pretty mainstream christian but today they had a guest pastor come who put the holy spirit into people and they fell down . . I was a little taken aback and I think my guy was too . . But he was dead tired from a late night and so Im wondering if God had it in his providential plan to reach him in that way?? . . .
He has trust and unforgiveness issues with me . . He says he loves me but is finding it very hard to forgive me for certain awful mistakes I’ve made . I think he is trying. I don’t want things to go back to the way they were . . I would like to at least be friends with him and build upon that with God’s help.
Could you please pray that somehow Peter forgives me and chooses to trust me again. That the wall he has put up be removed. Can God do this? . . I really love this guy and though I’m trying to move on it’s next to impossible as we have a child and whenever I see him I just feel so helpless. I know that God has forgiven me for the hurt I have caused him. I’m a different person to that which I was . . . God has and is changing me . . I just really pray for another chance here.
In Christ
Alison
February 5, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Alison, I will pray that God gives Peter a heart of forgiveness to look past your bad choices and mistakes and to be willing to try to make it work. If a relationship is to succeed, Christ must be at the center. You both need to follow God’s ways because every other way leads to destruction. I pray for God’s perfect will in your situation. Keep praying, Alison, and keep seeking Christ for your life. He knows what is right and good for you. He will help you!
February 6, 2012 at 2:23 am
Antonio
Michael Springfield. It’s late,late but I want to say thanks for your encouragement. I mean, thanks. I will respond later as I will to others. Thanks again. I hope this gets to you because I’m new to the navigational skills required here.
Thanks
February 6, 2012 at 3:18 am
Alison
Thanks Marianne. . .
I took today off work because I was sick with anxiety. There comes a time where one’s health supercedes everything so I’m truly letting go and letting God. . . I just want to stop thinking about Peter. It’s making me literally sick. . . So now everytime I find myself thinking about him I’m going to do my very be to think about Jesus instead. . This has gone on for 6 weeks now. . . I need to leave it to God but it’s hard. I’m sure you understand. Anyway thanks for your lovely care and prayers xx
February 6, 2012 at 3:50 am
Beth
Marianne,
I suffer from a severe eating disorder that has completely swallowed my life whole over the last 11 years. I’ve done awful things to those I’ve loved, most of all I’ve stolen things from my own parents that meant a great deal to them. To feed my terrible illness and addiction, I sold them for meager money destroying their value and losing my parent’s trust. This is nothing new though. I’ve done terrible things and lied more than I even want to admit to either cover my illness or be helped by multiple people to feed this. I’m broken to my core. I feel dead inside and painful childhood memories all the way up to my life now have festered into what I currently deal with today. Part of me feels anger towards them because my mom has an alcohol addiction, and I’ve never felt like I’d ever compare to my sister, who seemingly had quite a bit more attention growing up due to health reasons and learning difficulties. My mother fell down the stairs last Summer partially paralyzing her because she was intoxicated, and my father still lets her drink. I am engaged to be married this July and my 30th birthday is in 15 days. This is supposed to be the most exciting time of my life, and I am worn down to the point I just don’t even know if I want to wake up to my addictions and the pain I have in my heart. I can’t seem to find the spark I once had in the Lord. Please pray I can find it again. I need forgiveness because right now I am unable to forgive myself for what I have done and my current struggles. I just feel like I have ruined everything. I hope God will forgive me for all I have done so I can move forward and fix what I have broken. I’m at the lowest point. I just need lifted up. Thank you for this site, it is nice to read about things like this when I am at this point.
February 6, 2012 at 4:01 am
caroline
Please pray for me and my partner Merari for a relationship reconciliation.
Thank you!
February 6, 2012 at 7:43 am
Audrey
I kindly ask for spiritual help to fight the financial problem I’m currently facing. I need a financial breakthrough in my family. Thank you in advance.
February 6, 2012 at 9:45 am
Michael
Antonio,
You are more than welcome…
February 6, 2012 at 11:44 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Alison, I know you want to stop dwelling on Peter because it is taking from your health. It is clouding your mind and you are getting very anxious. My sister, the only way to do that is to read your bible every single day and let God’s truth fill your mind instead. When the enemy brings up your relationship with Peter, you can counter with the truth of God’s word. I do understand what you are going through. But I know that there is an answer for your pain. It is found in God’s word. He is going to get you through this, dear friend. He already knows what you need and he has the power and authority to supply it. You must stop trying to do it on your own. Read your bible and let God speak to you. It will make all the difference in the world. I am praying for you, Alison!
February 6, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Tammy
Hello Mariane
I have kept up on the prayer request and have prayed and felt for many of the requests that come to you. I know how hard a lot of these struggles can be as. I have gone through many of the same myself. I requested prayer for my son a couple off this ago as he is on a journey to his future. We are totally trusting God and asking for protection and opportunities and favor to be placed on him. Is is as he says sometimes difficult to daily live a life of faith when things look unknown.. There is a constant battle of discouragement and wondering if it is all worth it. We continue to support him and believe that this journey desire and dream is not impossible for those who are I. Christ Jesus. We pray for protection favor and opportunity for
My son Justin and if you would say a prayer for him I would truly appreciate it. Thank you for the time and energy you put into these requests that daily come into your life.. I find it an amazing amazing thing. In Jesus name we are blessed
February 6, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Caroline, I am praying God’s perfect will in your life. He alone knows what is good for us, and by his own word, he will not withhold it from us. That is his promise. Keep your eyes on Christ and his ways. Following him is the only way to have true happiness.
February 6, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Alison
Thanks Marianne
I am immersing myself in the Bible and prayer and letting God fight the battle. However I am continuing to pray for the restoration of my family and I KNOW it needs to be Christ centered but I prayed last week that Peter would come to church and I knew it would be nothing short of a miracle and he turned up! I was amazed. I simply couldn’t believe it! It was like God was saying to me that he is working on things . . . I don’t believe that it is a lost cause . .I do believe that God is working through things but I know I need to hand over the worry and burden to him. I’m feeling a lot better today through prayer and taking that homeopathic Resue Remedy which by the way really works!
February 7, 2012 at 9:22 am
Maimai Tanudra Haugan
Hi everyone!!greatly appreciated to everyone who prayed for my daughters protection and specially for u Marriane to have this site and i am so thankful that i found this site …:-)
February 7, 2012 at 11:00 am
David Baker
Marianne,
Please pray for my marriage. I need Christ to fix my impossibe situation.
It seems like there is no hope some days. I know I cannot change my wife but Jesus can. I need a miracle my wife says I am not her husband anymore only a friend and I need to leave or she will divorce me. Please any prayers for my marriage would be appreciated.
Thanks,
David Baker
February 7, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Michael
Hi David,
I too was facing a divorce only a few months ago. My situation like yours seemed impossible. There was nothing I could do. My wife walked out of our home and I did not see her or talk to her for months.
This is a very long story, but here is what I will tell you. God brought my wife home. I trusted Him no matter how I felt. I was in anguish for a very long time.
Trust God to do what He said he will do. He will never leave you or forsake you. He knows exactly where you are. Make sure that you are praying for your marriage as well. Demand the enemy to take his hands off your marriage.
Trust God. Never lose sight of Him. He will see you through.
February 7, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Alison
David,
My prayers are with you also. Michael is right, God turns things around when we surrender it all to Him and ask Him to guide us as to what we can do. I have a broken down relationship and family with someone I was supposed to be married to and I am praying for a miracle that this person’s heart be changed, that he would come to Jesus and marry me. I have prayed and prayed that this person who is an athiest would come to church and he did on Sunday. I wasn’t expecting it, he just turned up after saying he wouldn’t. So I can only have faith and see that as a sign from God that HE is the one who is in absolute control of our situations and yes although these individuals have free will and choice, God ultimately has the last say. Jesus said to Jarius, when his daughter was dying and he was on the brink is absolute dispair “Fear not, only believe” Throughout Scripture a chief element of faith in God is a sense of powerlessness and utter helplessness. It’s at times like that when God has shown me his Glory in my seemingly hopelss, pie in the sky situation. .. I believe God wants marriages and families restored under His helm. Little by little He works away at these things and meanwhile we are put through the fire and refined in the process.
Yes Trust God and believe.
February 7, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi David, I want you to know that I will be praying for your marriage. Surrender it totally to Christ and let him put back the pieces. Keep praying for your wife. I will be praying for her also.
What absolutely wonderful advice that Michael and Alison have added! It just shows that we are all one in the family of God. I am blessed to know that we can reach out and help one another in the love of Christ. Thank you, Michael and Alison. And thanks to anyone else who is praying for those on this site! May God bless you for your kindness.
February 8, 2012 at 2:20 am
louiecat
Dear David:
My heart breaks for you for I completely understand and can relate to what you are going through. I went through the same painful experience just a few months ago and like you, I was devastated. If you will go through my earlier posts, you would know what I mean.
I would just like to share this short piece with you which a friend of mine sent which I believe is not an accident because as I was reading it, I kept on saying amen and amen because it was exactly what I did and is exactly what you should do to overcome this painful trial you are now experiencing…
“We all go through disappointments, setbacks and things that we don’t understand. Maybe you prayed for a loved one, but they didn’t get well. Or maybe you worked hard for a promotion, but you didn’t get it. You stood in faith for a relationship, but it didn’t work out. One of the best things you can do is release it. Let it go. Don’t dwell on it anymore. If you go around wondering why things didn’t work out, all that’s going to do is lead to bitterness, resentment and self-pity. Before long, you’ll be blaming others, blaming yourself, or even God. You may not have understood what happened. It may not have been fair. But when you release it, it’s an act of your faith. You’re saying, “God, I trust You. I know You’re in control. And even though it didn’t work out my way, You said, ‘All things are going to work together for my good.’ So I believe You still have something good in my future.
There is power in letting go of the past and the frustration of trying to figure everything out. When you release your questions, you are saying, “God, You are in control. I trust You.” And when you put your hope in God, that’s when He can heal your heart and lead you forward into His path of blessing.”
So go ahead, no matter how hard it is, you must learn to let go and let God deal with your situation. Do what Mariane says and read the bible and pray for that is where your problems will begin to dissipate. You have to get right with God first and see his awesome power at work in your life. Because that is the whole point, all things (including our painful trials and sufferings) have to happen THAT HE MAY BE GLORIFIED. Remember that it is not about you but it’s all about Him first.
Your brother in Christ Jesus,
louiecat
February 8, 2012 at 10:18 am
Pam
Marianne- I have come across this website as I feel in despair. My aunt was just diagnosed with breast cancer. It may have spread, but we are not sure. I am 39 years old and feel like a child again. I lost my Mom when I was 14 to cancer. My sister and I went to live with this same aunt who is facing this battle. I cannot lose another Mom. She is the rock and the anchor of the family. She has given her all throughout her life. She is only 57 – strong and smart and has conquered amazing things. She does not deserve this illness (nor does anyone else). I do not want to see her go through this pain and sickness. I saw so much as a kid, that I don;t want her to suffer like my Mom did and my Grandfather did and others who we have lost. I feel lost. I have a small family and a small ring of friends, however right now, I cannot talk to anyone but one friend out of respect for people not knowing about my aunts sickness right now. I find it difficult to concentrate on anything, but her. I cry a lot of the day. I am scared for her and for me and for all of us. I cannot imagine life without her. I love her with all of my heart. My sister is getting married in October and I keep thinking bad thoughts about my aunt not being able to see her. I saw so much as a kid, that I think all negative thoughts. How do you stay positive? How do you find the strength to go through this? Our family has been through so much loss. How do I know that we are going to be ok no matter what happens? How can I pray to God and know he is listening? My finances are in dire straights right now due to this economy and I just feel like I am drowning. I have a 17 year old son who is truly amazing. He is sweet, smart and just the most important person in the world to me, How do you go through the day and live your life, when someone you love is sick? I feel stuck and don;t know what to do. This is going to be a very long road. We find out more about her stage and prognosis in the next few days. Possibly next Tuesday at the latest, We need some good news. We need something to believe in. I need to feel that God is with me and her and all of us. God give me strength.. Please pray for my aunt/mom. I love her more than life itself. Thank-you to anyone who is reading this and if anyone can send me some ideas on how to cope – I welcome this. Whatever struggles you are going through, I hope they all end soon. Thank-you for reading this. I am very grateful Signed, PAM from MA.
February 8, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Anonymous
Hi Marianne, Not sure if you remember me but I posted a prayer request about 1 yr ago for a special friend named Ronnie. Not much has happened since then except recently I have told him that I was done trying which I should have been a long time ago. I realize that works of the flesh really get you no where. I still love him with all my heart and have a burden for him that I just can’t seem to ignore. I guess this question is for all you that have struggled with relationship issues…..What do I do now? I miss him so much and really don’t want things to end this way. He was and is my best friend! I know and remember what you told me back then but I just can’t quit on him or give up on him. I have learned alot in the past year but still have that desire in my heart for us to be together. He says he cannot let go of me either but is okay with the way things are now. Im not okay with it and I so desperatly want the Lord to do something in his life. Open his eyes,bring him to his senses, pull at his heart strings. He is a great person but things he went through in his past I believe have clouded his thinking. Please pray for Ronnie he needs it so bad!
I appreciate it sooooo much!!!!
Frankie
February 8, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Pam, I am glad you stopped. There are a lot of prayer warriors who are here and they will help by praying for you. I will be praying for you, dear sister. I know what it is like to lose a loved one. I lost my mom 20 years ago this year. It is still hard but God gives us the ability to stay strong in spite of it all. You never get over a loved one’s passing. You just learn to adjust and live in spite of it. Everyone that we have in our lives is on loan to us from God. That is why we have a greater hope to be reunited in heaven with them. To have that hope, you must first have a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is the one who paid the price so that death cannot defeat us! He is our healer and our provider. He meets us in every need.
My friend, you asked how you can know that God is listening to your prayers? Pam, the only way to know that is to know your God! If you seek Christ out, he will reveal to you so much more. In all of my struggles and pain, I KNOW that God is with me and that he is working them all out to somehow be used for a way that is good for me. How do I know that? Because his word tells me! Pam, do you read the bible? God reveals himself to you and he will speak to you through the words of Scripture. He did not leave us alone to figure things out. He left us his word which deals with every single thing that we face. There is hope, my sister. God has a plan for you and for your aunt. I am praying that she knows Christ as her Savior. I pray that he will touch her body and heal her of any and all cancer that comes against her. I pray for her health to be restored and that she be made whole. I pray for you, Pam, to have a peace knowing that God’s love for you will never fail and that he wants you to draw nearer to him. Death has no power to destroy a believer. All death can do to us is to release us from these corrupt bodies so that we can be with God! My sister, I know you are anxious through this situation. Surrender your fears to Christ. Tell him that you want to believe that he is with you but that you need him to help you to know that. Pam, do you think that the God who loves us and who has the hairs on our head numbered doesn’t see what you are going through? He had everything about you in his hand. You just need to turn to him and trust him. I am going through struggles but I don’t have to worry about the outcome for God has promised me victory no matter what happens. I am a child of the true God. He has taken me too far for me to doubt him now. You don’t have to worry either, Pam. You just have to release it to the One who can help you through it.
I will be praying for you. God has not forgotten you or your aunt. You are never left alone to in your battles. God will always put others around you to help. I will be one. God bless you, Pam. We are all going to be praying for this situation.
February 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Pam
Mariane – I thank you very much for your kindness. I sort of lost my faith in God here and there along the way. But I also know that everytime I have asked him to help me through my struggles as an adult, he has been there. Most Times, I didnt know it was happening until later after the struggles were over. I sure hope that this is one of those times. You are a wonderful person to offer people support and kind words. I appreciate your offering of prayers more than words can say. Can you direct me to a place to start to read in the Bible? I wish I knew more about where to start. But I do not know.
Once again, I thank-you for your kindness and wish you all the best in your days and in any struggles you may be facing in your own life.
Thank-you again – people like you make be believe there is kindness and good in this world.
PAM
February 8, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Antonio
To everyone, lets take time to pray for the people of Homs in Syria. They are being bombed and shot indiscriminately. Power and water are shut off. People are shut up in their homes and are being blasted out of them. They can’t leave their homes to shop for food or seek medical attention for those who are injured. The slaughter the innocent is appalling.
Soldiers are going house to house and shooting entire families. The stories I’ve read of the carnage are beyond horrible.
After a UN meeting in which Russia and China refused sanctions or action against the Syrian president, Bashar Al Assad, the violence escalated to unprecedented levels. The guy is another Hitler or Stalin. He is so wrapped up in himself and keeping his position that he’ll kill and maim anyone in his way.
While we are at it, pray for the people in various countries in Africa. The terrorist, radical, Muslim, groups are causing many tens of thousands to be killed or displaced. In addition a new outbreak of tribal warfare has caused 90,000 new refugees with many combat related deaths. Entire villages are empty and refugee camps are filling up.
In other areas, corrupt governments continue to enslave people for cheap labor and kill their competition. The rape, murder and mayhem is just unimaginable. Pray for the quick return of The Savior.
Antonio,
Phoenix
February 8, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Pam, I am here for you. Please email me at lordi.marianne7@gmail.com. I will help direct you in your bible reading and anything else you need. There is always hope, dear sister. God has a perfect plan for both of us!
February 8, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Frankie Wansing
Hi Marianne, Not sure if you remember me but I posted a prayer request about a year ago needing prayer for restoration of a relationship. I asked prayer for Ronnie and remember everything you told me about my situation. I still am wanting God to touch his heart and praying with all my might tht God will do something big in his life. I have learned so much in the past year and have recently told him I couldn’t deal with the pain and uncertanty anymore but can’t let go of the hope! I guess this quesion is for all of you who visit this site that have had relationship issues…….what do I do now? I miss him and am doing my best to stand my ground but want to cave soooo bad even though I know it won’t help or change the situation. This has been my best friend for the last 10 years and I don’t know how to just walk away and forget when I love this person so very much. I know God is the only one who can fix this after many many months of trying myself and getting no where. I have been recently reading about not living by my emotions and that is so hard to do. Please pray for him I know he is worth it. Prayer for him is worth more than anything to me!! I read the post on here daily and the adivce given has helped me just when I have needed it.
Thank you!
Frankie
February 8, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Frankie,
I know you are hurting over this man. I remember all of your prayer requests and it goes back over a year. For whatever reason, this man has broken your heart. You want to work to make it right but, dear sister, you are trying to do that on your own. You cannot change him. And I know God can do all things but he does give us free will. Ronnie has chosen not to be in this relationship. My dear friend, you are selling yourself short. How can he be your best friend and not be in your life? I have done what you are trying now to do. You are trying to make it work. You can do everything right and good and that still won’t bring him back. It was not you. He is the one who decided not to continue this relationship. You can love a person and still understand that he is not going to work in a relationship. You have been pretty much keeping your life on hold for him and it is not changing the situation.
Frankie, my heart breaks for you. You do not have to pursuade a man to be with you. If it is love, he will want to be with you no matter what the cost. You are worth it, Frankie! All I can say is that I will pray for God to give you direction in this matter. He alone knows what and who is best for you. I will pray that he will give you peace in this situation no matter what the outcome. If it is good, you will have it. If it is not, then you must decide that God knows the future so he knows what is best. Pray for him to give you a surrendered will to do what he wants. I will be praying.
If anyone else has any advice for Frankie, I am sure she will appreciate it.
February 8, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Antonio, you are so right that we need to pray for those who are being persecuted in other nations. My heart breaks for Christians who are suffering for their faith. While we can read any bible when and where we like. In restricted countries, just to have one page of the bible could mean your death! They are literally dying for Christ. I pray that we all are mindful in prayer and support to our brothers and sisters living in hostile nations. They are being tortured and killed for no reason. They are accused of false crimes and imprisoned in harsh prisons. Children are suffering as their parents are killed or imprisoned. Please, dear saints, remember the suffering that is going on in other countries. Our hearts should break for them. We need to pray and do whatever we can to help. Christ is coming back soon. He will not allow this evil to go on forever. Pray, dear friends, pray!
February 8, 2012 at 10:29 pm
JAP
Hello Marianne, The job I was up for this week has been delayed. It seems that the recruiter who placed me sent me an email letting me know that the client chose another candidate. This recruiter has something against me. I do not know what it is exactly, but a former manager of mine is working behind the scenes to ruin my reputation at my job. I had to turn him in to HR for credit card misuse of his corporate card three years ago. He is coming after me and told the recruiter I should not be hired. I have worked with this agency for years. I sent the client an email saying I was sorry that she’d chosen another candidate and that I hoped I would be considered
for other jobs in the future. I found out this evening that this was a lie. That I was wanted for the job. This means that this recruiter has lied to a client. She has done this 2-3 times now. The client has now taken her email to her boss. I was told by another co-worker that when you dig a hole for someone, dig two – one for yourself. I don’t want anyone to get into trouble, I just want to work, Marianne. It is so easy for us to forget that we are not fighting against people but principalities. I have to pray for discernment between fighting people and fighting demons. I have placed the recruiter at the top of my prayer list. God please speak to this woman’s heart and allow her to see how God moves on behalf of his children. That when God has a blessing for someone, He will remove every obstacle in order for that person to receive that blessing. We do not have to fight or argue for what is right. We have to trust God to act lovingly on our behalf. Instead of fighting against her, I choose to pray for her. Instead of fighting against this manager that stole, I am praying for him. I am praying for them both and they are both at the top of my prayer list. I don’t want to react the way the world does, Marianne, I want to react the way Christ does. I have to believe that God will restore my reputation. And that ALL will see the glory of God and his power and might. JAP
February 9, 2012 at 12:12 am
j.d. stegall
Frankie– i would definitely agree with Marianne. if he cant show his love for you by now and marry you to show his committment in that supposed love he may have for you, then you must tell him to “hit the road, Jack.” i know it is the popular thing on soap operas and movies to keep fighting for someone, even though they reject you by their actions, but you must put your trust in God like Marianne says and as you have eluded to. the question is, “does God know who your spouse is suppose to be, RIGHT NOW?” of course, the question is “yes”. so then you must trust that he will get that person to you in his perfect, timing, not yours, and when you are healed and able to RECIEVE Gods gift to you. yes it is hard, but no one ever said waiting on God was an easy thing. i guess thats why they call it faith, right. also, try a book that has helped hundreds of thousands of christians find their soul mate-it’s called “When God writes your love story”, by Eric & Leslie Ludy. it will change the way you look for a spouse and the way you look at marriage forever. be encouraged, drop the man, and latch on to God with all your soul and he will cause your desolate heart to become live and vibrant again.
February 9, 2012 at 12:25 am
j.d. stegall
Pam,
i have also prayed for you tonight that you would be filled with courage and boldness in the LORD. keep the word of God close to heart and one tip would be to begin memorizing the scriptures, b/c the bible says, “I pray that i have your word, LORD, in my heart that i would not sin against you.” i would also reccommend to start reading, along with whatever Marianne suggest, reading in the gospel of John. it is a book the talks about Jesus’s divinity in his short walk on earth while he was alive. very powerful but it will put your problems in perspective when you start reading John 1:1 in that, “in the beginning was the WORD(God the Son-Jesus) and the WORD was with God(God the Father)…..very powerful as you can see. whatever you do, make it your goal in life to love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul and strength and none less great, love your neighbor as yourself.
February 9, 2012 at 12:59 am
Nancy
Hi Frankie, I am in the same situation you are right now me and my 2 daughters (14&12 yrs old) cannot believe that my husband would choose to be out of our vow. Every hurting words he throws is like a piece of cake to me. I beg for him to stay, I offered my forgiveness though is not asked, hoping things will work out the way I wanted to but the more I insist myself the more pain I got. I was praying God pls bring back to me my husband but again I am praying for my own will, this time I am praying God lead me to where your holy will is. Your will whom I believe is not to harm me but to give me hope and a future. I am lifting up my broken heart to you Oh God I surrender it up, pls take hold of it. I may suffer a little while but God will not allow a believer to be defeated because my maker is the source of victory when He died on the cross He saved me and you Frankie. God saves us not to suffer but to prepare a room for us in heaven. What a joy to wait for the Lord. Our sufferrings will soon end that is one of God’s promises we will laught at it in the end and realize how God turn things out in His ways and time. Frankie, God is calling us to seek for His kingdom rather than our wants in this temporal world. Keep smilin. Nancy
February 9, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Jackie
Please pray for my son Kyle and our family. Kyle has a seizure disorder that has not been controlled by medication. We lost our 12 year old because a seizure claimed him in the middle of the night. We fear this might happen to Kyle.
Every cough, move, phone call has us on edge. We are always waiting for the next. I try to be positive, and I do believe God has a plan, but sometimes it’s so hard.
I appreciate any and all prayers. Have a blessed day.
February 9, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Susan
Thirteen years ago I went through a divorce. My ex-husband was not a Christian and was a very bitter angry man. He used our beautiful eleven year old daughter as a weapon in his battle against me. He used his family money to fight me for custody and came against me with what seemed the full forces of hell. He won battle after battle that seemed he should have lost or there should have a least been some meeting in the middle. No. I lost and lost and lost. I was praying, crying, begging to God to help me. God was silent. There was no help. None. I wanted to die. I had my suicide planned. My daughter and I were always so close, she was my ray of sunshine on this earth. He somehow turned her so against me that at the time it was the Gulf War and she told her father that she wished I was in the war and would be killed. Tears still fill my eyes when I think back on this time.
It took five years before this situation turned around. Five years of snot running from my nose on the floor crying in the worst pain I could have ever imagined.
Why?? Why??
Her father lived in an area that I would never have chose to live in. It wasn’t a great area or a bad area, just an area that was not one I would have chosen. My daughter went to a school that I would have never allowed her to attend. Known as one of the worst schools in our city.
In that area of town that I would never have lived, in the school that I would never have allowed her to live she met Christopher. Her and Christoper met in 8th grade and now they are both 24 and have been married a year and a half.
God gave me back my daughter and he also gave me a son.
I got a little ahead of myself. One day 8 years ago my phone rang out of the blue. My daughter was on the other end of the line. Mind you she would refuse my phone calls for years on end with her father saying, “Don’t you get it? She doesn’t want anything to do with you.”
But she was on the phone. Crying. Asking me to forgive her. She said her dad wanted her to hate me but she never did. Now her father hated a boy she liked named Christopher and her best friend Whitney. She needed my help.
What I am saying is that from that day forward God restored her and I and gave me Christopher. Not only Christopher but Christopher’s parents are like an extended family to me. Restoration was more than restoration, it was sevenfold. We are closer than I could have ever imagined even if that had never happened.
God allows things for a reason. And, when God steps in, when his purpose has been accomplished the forces of Satan are overcome.
Point…God knows what he’s doing. And, it is more and better than we can ever imagine and/or do on our own.
February 9, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Susan
What I wanted to say with telling my story in my earlier post (my first ever) is that for all the heart breaking stories I read on here from people who are going through heartbreak is “Do not believe the lies of Satan.” God has not abandoned you. God has never ever left your side. The thief comes to kill, steal and destroy. Make no mistake about it. Put on your big girl/boy panties and laugh in Satan’s face. He has been defeated. He can do nothing that God does not allow. God uses Satan like a puppet to complete his perfect work in our lives, not the other way around. Start quoting Proverbs 6:31. Remind Satan that for everything he steals he has to restore and pay back sevenfold. We are more than conquerors in Jesus Christ. Start praising God and thanking God for every trial you are facing. Do you know what that does to Satan when you thank God for the trial in your life? I’ve come to a point where when a trial comes I start worshiping, praising and thanking God, knowing I’ve got a big blessing on the way!
February 9, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Susan, what a powerful testimony of the love of Christ! Many times in our fight against evil, it seems like we are losing the battle. But to those who belong to Christ, you can never lose! Each trial is an opportunity for God to show you his power and strength. Of course, you should never have had to go through this painful ordeal with your daughter. However, God had a way of not only bringing your daughter back to you but in making you both closer than ever because of what happened.
I like that you said that when a trial comes, you start worshiping, praising and thanking God knowing that you have a blessing on the way! I am going to remember that myself. God bless you for encouraging all of us here who are facing storms of every kind. The enemy is coming against us but that doesn’t hinder God from using them all for our good and one day, for our reward. Thank you, Susan!
February 9, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Jackie, I will be praying for your son, Kyle. I am so sorry that you lost a child already and now have to deal with another child with seizure. It is frightening but God has the authority to speak a word and heal him. I will be praying for Kyle to be made whole and to be free from seizures of any kind in the name of Jesus. I pray for your family to have peace knowing that God is more than able to take Kyle through this safely. I will be praying and I know a lot of those here will be too. We are with you. God never leaves you alone in your trouble!
February 9, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Juliette, the Psalms are filled with verses written by King David who had gone through unwarranted attacks himself. He said in Psalm 70:2 “Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor who delight in my hurt.” Those who come against you, come against Christ who lives in you. He will vindicate you, dear friend. I know that it seems like it is one thing after another in your case. It has been difficult for you. Just keep trusting and believing. We serve a God who sees all the wrong done to us. He never forgets. Leave your detractor to God and let him bless you for doing so. I am still praying for you. God knows how to give the victory, my sister. it will happen!
February 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm
michaelspringfield
Hi Susan,
What an awesome testimony! There is nothing too hard for our God. He saw your tears, heard your prayers, and felt your pain. And through it all you held on to Him and his word.
He rewarded your faithfulness. Praise His holy name!!!
February 9, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Susan
Thank you Michael. I wish I could say I was like some of the great ones in the Bible like David and Job but I wasn’t. It was more like a rodeo ride with me holding on to God sometimes and God holding on to me sometimes and sometimes we just held each other. I remember one night like it was yesterday when I cursed God, called him names, raged against him, took all my Bibles and Christian books and took them out to the big old trash can outside. “There God, how do you like that? I’m throwing you and your lies in the garbage. You don’t really exist or you would never let this happen!” Of course I was out there at midnight fishing them out with a flashlight asking God for his forgiveness. Funny thing is, I felt God smiling at me. Like he knew I just had a big fit and he wasn’t at all mad at me. I just love God! He is so amazing. He doesn’t mind if we pour out our hearts and no, our heartache ain’t always pretty!
February 9, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Michael
You are more than welcome Susan! I too had a very painful trial that I went through and God was faithful. He never left me. At times the pain was more than I thought I could take.
Went I came through it I was not the same. God had changed me. Marianne can tell you. She too stuck with me during a hellish time in my life. I don’t even remember how I found her blog. But I was sure glad I did! Now I have one of my own because of her encouragement. There are so many people I want to say thank you to and hug them. Marianne will definitely be one of them.
February 9, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Susan
That’s funny! I don’t remember how I found her blog either. I have loved reading her messages of hope. Thank you Marianne! I never thought I would post and I never imagined I would post something so personal but I felt the need rise up in me to let people know that God is still on the throne.
February 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Susan, God is going to use your testimony more than you know! I want to tell you that it encouraged me in a powerful way. I was just reminded that God is more powerful than my pain. I know it but somehow it helps to hear people like you give us such a wonderful example.
Michael, I just have to say that I am so proud of you. While you were going through your trial, you never gave up hope that God was still in control no matter what happened! You sure inspired me. Now that I am in the midst of a storm myself, I am so glad that God has you here to help encourage me!
God is faithful, dear friends, no matter what is going on in your life. Michael and Susan are two examples of how God can and will make take you through any battle you face. How blessed I am to now have such wonderful people in my life!
February 9, 2012 at 5:58 pm
Susan
Marianne, God bless you. When I just read your post to me one word kept coming to me. Fight. Fight. Fight. Over and over again I hear that word for you. And honey, I ain’t no phrophet. Too many times today we see people walk away from what God has given them because of lies from Satan. He can take a small seed and plant it in the mind of a husband or wife and destroy a marriage. He can plant a small seed of doubt in person with an illness. That seed can grow and strong Christians will just roll over and say it must be God’s will. No, it’s not God’s will. Take back what is yours. Tell Satan under no uncertain terms that he cannot and will not keep what is yours. Proverbs 6:31. Let him know what a loser he is. Put the precious blood of Jesus against him. Do not back down. Jesus died on the Cross so we could be more than conquerors.
February 10, 2012 at 2:55 pm
JAP
Hello Marianne,
Well, as it turns out, the agency is against me. They are taking one manager’s word over 13 years of rock a solid professional track record. The manager I reported is still gainfully employed and has been under investigation by forensic accounting but he is still employed. He broke the rules but he still gets to collect a paycheck every week. Now that the truth is out, I have nothing to lose and have asked for letters of recommendation from every one I’ve worked for since. I figure it cannot hurt. I will just ask that they be put in my file. I’m doing this depsite the fact that I was told yesterday that I am no longer welcome to apply for contractual jobs through that agency, which is the only agency that my company uses for placement. I am still applying for permanent jobs but they are harder to come by. Please keep me in prayer for a permanent position and that I regain my tenure and my reputation. Those who know me at my job are praying too. I’m not giving up Marianne. I am trying to hold on. But it sure is tough. Please keep praying for me. God bless you, Marianne. These prayers here mean so much. JAP
February 12, 2012 at 6:04 am
Alison
Hi Marianne & everyone. .
I wanted to post a progress report on my situation with my ex and my son.
So far, I have prayed a multitude of prayers up to heaven to the point of thinking God might be saying “alright already!” (but of course God doesn’t say that, He wants us to pray all the time!)
There has been a breakthrough this week. My guy is opening up to me again and I prayed for this – that this be God’s will and it has happened dramatically! If it had not been God’s will I know the door would have been shut because I want what God wants for my life. Ive pleaded with God to give me a second chance with him and to do it right this time but with God’s intervention and help and only under Christ. God has given me words and signs which I know only would come from Him. I know that He can breathe life into that which is dead and raise us up as oaks of righteousness. I also know that The Lord perfects that which concerns me and that he never leaves a work unfinished.
In the past 10 years of being a Christian (backslidden part thereof) I don’t think I’ve ever known God to be so real to me . . And I know what it means to really trust Him and believe that He will answer our prayers one way or another. .. GOD IS GOOD!
February 12, 2012 at 10:00 am
Michael
That is wonderful news Alison! God answered this prayer for you long before the foundation of the world. Continue in your daily prayers and Bible study. You are learning to trust God through the storms. The enemy hates that.
But he was defeated long ago, victory is ours in Christ Jesus. Trust God no matter what you feel. He is a God that answers prayer!
I will pray for you also.
February 12, 2012 at 10:06 am
Michael
Hello JAP,
I read your post. Trust God that He has this situation all worked out. He resolved this matter long before the world was made.
Trust Him no matter what you feel. It may be tough right now, but God promises no to leave you nor forsake you. Continue to hold on to Him, and He will bring you through this valley. I know this for an absolute fact.
There is nothing too hard for our God. This economy means nothing to Him. He has a position for you, start praising Him now for it! Don’t wait until you can see it.
Remember Jesus said in the world we will have trouble, but be of good cheer I have overcome the world. That means everything without exception is under the control of our Lord. He knows exactly what you are going through. Just trust Him and do not let go.
February 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Alison
Thank you so much Michael!
I also pray that he comes to church with us again. He didn’t come yesterday but came last Sunday, so I am encouraged in that! I’m just praying also that God moves in his heart and draws him to Jesus. I know God’s power is working here. This time last week things seemed so bleak but praise God, He is turning it around right around! I couldn’t do any of this without God. I wouldn’t want to step into another relationship with anyone without God in the Centre. I’m praying for a miracle that God touches Peter’s heart and inspires him to marry me. I can’t be intimate with him until then and so I’m trusting God for this and I know all it takes is for me to believe, trust and be guided by the Lord in this.
I read the bible story to my little boy last night about the centurion who had the sick and dying servant. He asked Jesus to heal him and Jesus said “sure, I’ll go to him now, where is your home?” but the centurion said “but I know you have the power and authority to heal him without going to see him”. And Jesus was so taken aback by this guys belief and faith in Him that he healed his servant then and there and when the centurion got home the servant was up and about all healthy and full of life!
So it took sheer belief in God’s ability to change things – Just believe!
February 12, 2012 at 9:01 pm
JAP
Michael, Thank you for your encouraging words. God bless you. JAP
February 13, 2012 at 7:11 am
Susan
Dear Marrianne
Susan’s testimony of Feb 9th is very encouraging. It stops me from giving up. What a testimony after 13 years of painful experiences! It took real faith to wait for that 5 years until she heard the voice of her child over the phone. God is good.
Thank you, Marrieann for praying for me and my family. Please pray for my children as they face very challenging situations. God be with you and bless you abundantly.
Susan
February 13, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Susan. I know the power of the God we serve and I know that his love will cover all of our struggles. I will keep you and your family in prayer. We all are facing difficult situations. God still has authority over them all and he determines how long we will stay in our trial. Nothing can defeat us! Susan’s testimony showed how faithful God is. When it seemed like all was lost, God stepped in and brought her children back to her in an even stronger way. Keep trusting, my friend. God is not going to fail you.
February 14, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Charissa Lowe
Theres’ a song Through the Fire it goes like this :
He never promised that the cross would not get heavy
And the hill would not be hard to climb
He never offered our victories without fighting
But He said help would always come in time
Just remember when your standing in the valley of decision
And the adversary says give in
Just hold on, our Lord will show up
And He will take you through the fire again
know within myself that I would surely perish
But if I trust the hand of God, He’ll shield the flames again, again
I love this song and has helped me through so many trials !!!! Ya’ll Don’t Be Afraid because God is with Ya’ll and Dont Be Discouraged for God is so much Bigger than our trials Do you believe that Jesus is can and will take care of ya’ll?? Jesus says Take courage and trust!!! He is always with ya’ll and He loves ya’ll Dearly!! I know its hard to see God in the difficult time BUT thats when we need to LEAN on Him and Trust Him even MORE!!! I promise you God has never once let me go through my parents death to my aunt and uncle not wanting me in their lives anymore I have learned and experience God’s love and that HE never lets go He NEVER lets go through the calm and through the storm !! Im 19yrs. old have no parents no family and my aunt and uncle put me in a group home because I have held them back from their lives and all I have left is God and I have wrestled and bucked at God like a wild horse and am learning that God is in control of my circumstances and all circumstances even in ya’lls lives!! Are you willing to let go of the steering wheel and let God take control and TRUST?? I know its hard to see God in the midst of the dark but He promises He is with you and is protecting!! Jesus said
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
I know its tuff right now but it won’t be long til Jesus takes us back Home but for right now we need to take TRUST and BELIEVE He is in control in our trials!! and Im sorry if I seem demanding Its just whats on my heart and feel like what God is wanting me to share with ya’ll who are struggling
I love ya’ll and I pray for everybody who writes on here too. I jsut thought I needed to share this with ya’ll ( oh and some of you guys are thinking man this girl says ya’ll alot well im was born in Tx and live in Oklahoma LOL) Have a wonderful Valentimes Remember Jesus loves you and so do I and Marianne
Love Your little sister in Christ,
Charissa
February 14, 2012 at 7:42 pm
michaelspringfield
Hi Charissa!
What a wonderful, powerful testimony! You are absolutely right God has promised to take care of us and He will! But, trust is key. I truly thank God for what He has shown you in all of your 19 years! There are some much older than you that struggle with trusting God in all things. But, He is more than willing to teach all who want to learn.
Unfortunately, the lessons usually aren’t much fun. More often than not they are painful and can cause misery, and anguish. You said it best, “that’s the time you lean on Him even more”.
Jesus said, “In the world you will have trouble; but be of good cheer I have overcome the world”. Brothers and sisters you may be in the fight of your life, the valley is dark, and the storm doesn’t want to pass, but hold on to his unchanging hand. He is right there with you. He won’t leave you, and He will never forsake you.
Don’t fear, refuse to be fearful.
Michael
February 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Charissa, what a beautiful message of hope that you have given all of us! For all that you have been through, my little sister, you are wise beyond your years. You know I love you and I pray for you. God knows how to give you the victory. It doesn’t matter who has failed you in this life for God never will! I am so glad that you have been standing in your faith no matter what comes against you.
Michael, That was a such a good comment you made to Charissa. You are such a source of encouragement to others and to me and I appreciate that you are so willing to help others. I have been watching your blog and you are blessing everyone with your messages. I appreciate you, my brother – and thanks for always caring.
February 15, 2012 at 6:30 am
Anonymous
Pls pray for my healing of my disease and my check-up will all be alright.. thank you Lord.. thank you marrianne…
February 15, 2012 at 9:11 am
Charissa Lowe
Michael theres a song from the Crabb Family that called Gods unchanging hand Its actually aaron and amanda crabb look it up its amazing!!!
February 15, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, I will pray for a total healing on your body. I pray that you will have peace through it all trusting that Christ has authority over all that we face. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Trust him in your heart and be comforted by his strength. God bless you, dear friend. I will be praying for you.
February 15, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Michael
Hello my brothers and sisters,
I have a passage from the word of God to strengthen you, and remind all of us that we are not as the heathen who is without hope. Whatever you’re going through He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is so much bigger than any problem you will ever have. Trust Him!
Psalm 145:18-19 The Lord is nigh unto all that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
This is the word of the Lord. Praise be to God!
February 16, 2012 at 2:27 am
Antonio
Michael,
thanks for that verse! !
I’ve had many, many struggles since I was a kid up until now. Your verse is what I need to be reminded of.
Right now, in addition to various health issues (which have in the past and still do threaten my job) I have a guy at work who’s making me look bad to the bosses. He’s been at it a while and because he’s been there longer and outranks me, they believe him.
By Gods’ grace, I haven’t been fired. I’ve seen miracles in that respect. But this coworker keeps tearing me down. Things may be coming to a head. I really need you guys’ prayers for my health and grace with my boss’s at work. God already has let me find favor with these bosses. But this guy keeps making me look bad to my boss(es) who believe everything he says.
I’ve had other coworkers tell me he’s messing with me. One foreman told him he didn’t like the way he treated me.
So, please pray for me.
I want to thank you once again for that verse. Thank you, thank you.
Antonio
Phoenix
February 16, 2012 at 9:00 am
Michael
Antonio,
You are more than welcome brother! All praise is due to God Almighty!!
If I may ask do you believe that your mistreatment violates federal law? Are you on FMLA? There are many things that can be done under the proper guidance. If you care to explore some options privately I will be more than happy to help you.
Let me know and I will send you my email address and we can discuss it further.
February 16, 2012 at 9:02 am
Charissa Lowe
Hey Everyone,
I have a job interview Feb 28th its a horse ranch with this couple and this is like my dream job like what i have always wanted Will ya’ll please pray for me?? Thanks Love ya’ll!!
February 16, 2012 at 9:42 am
Michael
Hi Charissa!
Here is a passage from the word of God for you.
Psalm 37:4-5: Delight thyself also in in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.
Praise and thank Him for already giving you the desire of your heart!
February 16, 2012 at 10:26 am
Charissa Lowe
Thank you Michael that touched my heart!! I just am trusting God with this job I dont want my will to be done but His will to be done you know? I have always dreamed of doing this job I just am pryaing the couple accept me. I have no reason to think that they wouldnt Im just nervous and excited all at the same time!!
February 16, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Antonio
Michael,
thanks for the offer to help.
No, this issue doesn’t involve any federal law. But thanks for asking. I have the union to help me check those type of issues. But it’s good to check with me because some people may not know what is legal or not. Also, the place I work has certain people who love to bend and break rules until they are called on it by the union or management. It is not a rare occasion where such issues have nothing to do with union members. They don’t care who’s rules they break whether it be union or their own managements’. So don’t think I’m a died in the wool, union, right or wrong guy. I’m not. I side with who’s right. Certain people like to break rules because they want it their way.
In this case, the individual muddying the waters for me isn’t one of management’s favorite sons. People have complained about him before. Right now, I can’t be the one pointing the finger. This guy is obsessive compulsive and if you don’t do things exactly, to the last detail, the way he does, well then.
He’s not a bad guy. But like myself, he has issues. I don’t judge him. I pray God deals with him and wins this battle for me.
I believe God is using this experience to show me more and more who He is and how we can trust Him. All of this is for the ultimate goal of knowing Him, who He is, what He does and that all glory and honor and praise really do belong to the Lord. Every knee will bow some day soon. Every last knee will truly bend at the joint. How can any stand before Him and make any sort of claim. The only claim I have, I have by His long suffering grace and mercy through the blood shed by His own son. That is the only claim I have and that, again, not by myself. If it were left up to me, I would reject it. But the Shepard came after me. And by His grace my heart said okay.
This is all to grow my faith.
I get scared at times because the challenges I have go right to the heart of my life long weakness of mind and body.
I’m just now starting to realize that that is the point. God has taken me to a dark valley where I thought, so many, many times, that it was over for me. But…here I am. I have a hard time coming to grips with the faith it takes to please the Lord. It should be obvious after all I’ve been through. I’ve escaped every form of disaster you can imagine. From financial, life, limb, job etc. I’ve suffered some, the ship took on water. At times the ship took on lots of water. But….I’m still going.
I try to meditate on the all encompassing totality of God. All He has made and all He holds together and all He does for me. I still wonder at times, is He really doing all of this? Why me? I make so many mistakes, I’m the laughing stock at work and I”m a terrible witness for the Lord and why me?
It’s hard to grasp that the ultimate reality of the universe, our God, The Lord Jehovah, a spiritual person and not a thing is dealing with me personally. It’s hard to grasp that at times.
Do you feel this way at times?
Antonio
February 16, 2012 at 12:20 pm
Antonio
I’m writing names and needs down and praying for you all. Also, lets pray for those on this site who spend so much time ministering to those in need of comfort, encouragement and prayer.
Thank you to everyone who comes to this site to serve and to ask for prayer.
Antonio
February 16, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Charissa Lowe
Hey Antonio I read your message and I know it was meant for michael But I wanted you to know I feel that exact same way too! I am praying for you brother!! and thanks for praying too!!
February 16, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Marianne Lordi
Antonio, I am so glad that you are joining me and Michael in praying for all these needs. God bless you, my brother! I keep you also in prayer. In these dark days, God’s eyes are roaming through this earth to fnd those who are fully commited to him. He will bless you, Antonio.
February 16, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Michael
Hello again brothers and sisters,
I have another passage from the word of Our Mighty God to help you in your battle. For those of you that have ever wondered what happens when I pray? When I cry out to God does He really hear me? Does anything really happen when I pray and cry out to Him?
Your answer is found in Psalms 56:9. When I cry unto thee, then I know that mine enemies turn back: (run away) this I know for God is for me.
When you cry out to God He not only hears you, but something happens in the spiritual realm that causes our enemies to turn back. But, you say Michael the person or people causing the problems are still there. It doesn’t seem that they are turning back at all.
Remember this, God’s word will not return to Him void. One day you will look for those who are causing you pain and heartache, and you won’t find them. Put your eyes back on God and off the problem. Believe what He said and keep pressing forward.
His promises are real.
February 16, 2012 at 10:38 pm
JAP
Dear Marianne,
The woman who is holding back job opportunities from me called me to explain herself. She was forced by her manager to do so after it was revealed that she lied to two clients who requested me for assignments. Two jobs, Marianne. I said very little as she tripped over her words. I have already known what she was doing so I knew she was lying to cover her tracks. What saddens me most is that I have taken this woman aside and prayed with her when she was having a horrible day and was crying her eyes out on the ladies room.
Anyway, I have to decide whether to move forward in restoring my reputation or to let it go altogether. I have decided to quietly gather the documentation that says I’m still entitled to jobs under the temp agency guidelines. I also asked for proof of what this manager has said against me. I know I will not get it, but I needed it for my records.
It’s not the person I am attacking. I could very easily expose this woman if I wanted to. I get no pleasure from this, as it would cost her a job. I do not wish this for anyone. I know how it feels. But I am seeking to restore my reputation as she has now lied about me to two clients. I plan to do this through the documentation I am gathering. How do I know that this is the right thing to do? I think about how Christ’s reputation and how people talked about him, slandered him. How am I to model this in this situation?
How do I know I am doing things God’s way? Do I completely walk away after 14 years with my company? Or do I fight? If I fight, HOW to I fight the good (Godly) fight? I feel helpless and that I am running out of time before too much damage has been done and the whole situation becomes irreparable. Please pray for me. I am praying for discernment on my own and I have no clue what else to pray for at this juncture.
God bless you. JAP
February 17, 2012 at 2:22 am
Antonio
Dear JAP,
I’ve read your posts including this most recent one. I’m going through very deep and very old personal struggles that have greatly affected my work. I have been through many long, agonizing trials.
I don’t know how God is going to get me through this like you don’t know how He’s gonna get you through. He’s gotten me through a ton of them. I hope His grace tarries and I get through this one too.
Let’s pray and wait on the Lord. Praying and then waiting is a work of faith, even when we are sweating bullets like I am now. You sound like you are somewhat gut wrenched over this very tough situation. I know, as all your friends do, that you want to do the right thing. God does too! He knows it.
I’m only writing this to you because I need someone to tell me the same thing. We all need encouragement. Let’s pray together.
I’m really worn out over my stuff and it’s been going on for over three years. It’s a long story so I’ll spare you. But I will say, like many out there, it is certainly one worthy of prayer.
Here’s a link for those of us that are prayed out and don’t know what else to do.
http://jesus-is-the-way.com/Wait.html
Just read the first line or two.
Your on my list of folks to pray for.
Antonio
PS I’m no one to offer advice, but if you ask, I’ll make a suggestion. It may, at least give you something to consider that you may have not so far.
Antonio
February 17, 2012 at 2:36 am
Antonio
Michael,
please keep those verses coming. You are serving me as a brother in Christ with them. Those verses are really speaking to what I’m going through. Just more of the same. I can’t beat this Goliath that’s been standing across the valley from me all my life. God has gotten me through so many times even when I was so far away from Him. Not only “gotten me through” but saved my life.
I pray He will again in this ongoing situation I have. It’s affecting every area of my life. Talk about Goliath. I feel totally helpless.
Those verses help to keep my spirit up.
Pray brother, pray.
Thanks,
Antonio
February 17, 2012 at 2:56 am
Antonio
Marianne,
thank you. I want to move forward and grow in my walk. This blog has helped me start to do so.
Today, I spoke with two places where I may be able to volunteer. A lady from a church called me about a third opportunity that may have opened up months after I asked. I pray for the Lord’s guidance on where to go.
Shortly after I communicated my desire a friend, God put someone in my way, literally, that I was able to help. So I have to keep this ball rolling this year. It’s taken me a long time to get here.
Thanks for your encouragement(s). Please keep me in your prayers. I have such struggles that have plagued me since childhood. It’s affected every area of my life negatively. Who knows what will become of my present job. One of the guys I work with is doing nothing to help me out. On the contrary, he’s miserable in his own life and doesn’t seem to feel anything for most others. I don’t judge him, but I’ve seen how he talks about top performers at work (of which I’m not) so I can easily imagine the picture he paints of me to the higher ups.
I don’t hate him for some reason. But I do wish he’d fall off a cliff. There, I’ve said it. I don’t really mean that in a bad way. But I wish he’d go away or be abducted by an alien or something.
Pray with me.
Thanks,
Antonio
February 17, 2012 at 3:46 am
Antonio
Charissa Lowe,
that’s okay sister. I sent that message to Michael but it was also meant for anyone else reading it too. I’m so glad you did and that you responded. I don’t have many friends and hearing from you or Michael or Marianne makes me feel less alone.
We are all on this blog TOGETHER. We are all part of the same body. You the eyes, him the hand, hear the ears, me the feet (I like shoes, too).
We are not like the world. We are in Christ and He’s in us. We are in the same boat. When the waters rocked the boat, Jesus walked over the swells and got right on in with the rest of us. We are in the same family.
In Christ, we have the same family blood line. We aren’t separated by different blood like the rest of the world. I hope my mind is transformed more and more to think in the realm of spiritual reality. We came from Spirit and I have to think more that way. Oh, God that I may.
Oh, that I may be a good servant for Him and not be a dead-beat Christian like I’ve been for so many years. That I may wake up to serve and glorify Him.
Thanks for your prayers. I hope you get to say them from horse back at that ranch you’re dreaming of.
Amen and amen.
February 17, 2012 at 9:06 am
Charissa Lowe
Antonio
Well I gotta go have a great day
Yes I defiantly agree with you this blog has became like a family to me too especially Marianne, Im glad we can all relate on having Jesus in our lives. I wish the kids at school would come to know Jesus like us too, I feel the same I want to serve God in such a way that will be honoring to Him! He’s helped me through alot of things and never has disappointed me. I am also praying too for that job that scripture that Michael gave me 37:11 I have been praying that.God’s been good to me and I know He has good things in store for me and everybody too
February 17, 2012 at 10:51 am
Marianne Lordi
JAP. Hi Juliette, It really seems like God is beginning to shine a light on your situation and is going to vindicate you! I believe that. As for what you should do? Juliette, you have the truth. Unless you feel that God is leading you away, then stay. Stay but do things right. Ask for the proof against you. You have a right to that. When you fight the good fight, you do it all under God’s power and strength. And of course, he holds the victory! If you commit your ways to him, he WILL make your plans succeed. You are not out to take anyone down but just to let the truth come out. God’s people don’t have to run when trouble hits. They have to line up their ways to his and believe that he is in control. In the Old Testament, when tens of thousands of two enemies were coming against the Israelites on both sides, King Jehoshapaht knew that they had no power on their own to fight them. He bowed to his face and cried out to God. He essentially said: Lord, this battle is too big for us. We don’t have the power to fight and win and there is nothing else we can do. BUT, OUR EYES ARE ON YOU!. With that simple prayer and trust, God confused the enemy and had both armies come against each other and every single one of them died! Not one of the Israelites perished. That is the God we serve, my sister! Put your enemy in God’s hands and see what he does when you submit to him. As always, I am praying for you, Juliette!
Antonio, you are a blessing to so many of us here. Thank you and may God continue to use you in his work. What I just said to Juliette is for you also. I, too, have been plagued with struggles from childhood. I know what you are going through. But we both know that our God is bigger. He sees our struggles and will used them to give us more of his strength. Hold on and keep your eyes on Christ. He is not going to fail us, my brother.
February 17, 2012 at 10:53 am
Marianne Lordi
We are all praying for you, Charissa. God will always bring others in his family to stand by you so you are never alone. Keep your eyes on Christ! I am so proud of how you are doing.
February 17, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Michael
Hi Antonio!
My brother I could take up several pages of this blog to tell you all that God has brought me through. Financial problems, my wife started divorce proceedings against me, my employees turned and the management of my for company turned against me, my health became an issue, etc.
While there are still some things I am going through I know that my Heavenly Father is with me. When my wife decided she wanted a divorce it was the most painful time in my life. There were times I didn’t think I was going to make it. The anguish was overwhelming at times.
You see I was the offended spouse. I wasn’t the perfect man, but I never mistreated my wife. She decided that she didn’t want to be married any longer, and left our home for several months.
I would motions from her attorney and the court, but she would not call me at all. Only someone who has been where I am can relate to the pain. It was awful. But God was with me every step of the way. If found my sister’s website and found the additional support I needed. I would read her blogs over and over. Through her obedience to God I found the strength I was looking for. The good news is God brought my wife home!
I had so many people like Marianne praying for me. It was hard keeping my eyes on God when I was in such pain. But, with the help of the Holy Spirit I did it. Brother I say all of that to say this, you have value in the eyes of God. In Jeremiah 1:5 It states that before He formed you in the womb he knew you. You are worth more to Him than you could ever imagine.
That means that everything that you are going through without exception He already knows about, and it was resolved before the world was made. Stagger not at the promises of God! Thank Him, praise Him, give Him glory!
Don’t try to figure out things that are too high for you. Trust God take Him at His word. Those that laugh at you and cause you difficulty, someday you will wonder where they went. You will seek them and not find them.
God has created a family here. When I had no where else to go I came here. I found love, strength, comfort, and most of all the love of God. That’s why I consider it a great honor to be of help to those that need it. Each night I will give a passage from the word of God to help strengthen someone. I will do this until the Holy Spirit says it is enough.
Brothers and sisters never for get you are not alone. You may weep, and be in pain, but God is right there with you, and your family here is only an email away.
Michael
February 17, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Susan
Hi Michael,
Can I get your email address please?
Thanks,
Susan
February 17, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Michael
Hi Susan!
My email address is californiadreamer408@gmail.com
February 17, 2012 at 8:01 pm
Michael
Hi brothers and sisters,
I have good news from the word of God to strengthen and establish you. In these two passages we are taught that every creature depends on God. He is the only one that can provide for us because He is the source of every good thing. The road you’re on may be a difficult one, but remember He is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Psalms 145:15-16 The eyes of of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Psalms 104:21 The young lions roar after their prey, but they seek their meat from God.
These passages show quite clearly that God is a provider to all. Man and beast. The desire of every living this is satisfied by Him. We should all remember to look expectantly to our Heavenly Father for everything we need. Trust no man or woman, no form of government, only God. To do otherwise is sin.
This the word of the Lord. Praise be to God!
February 18, 2012 at 6:53 pm
JAP
Hi Marianne, Thanks (as always) for your reply. I have prayed on the situation and this is what I have decided. I am fighting principalities and not people. I have made a concious choice not to expose either of these individuals, but to leave that to The Lord and whatever he chooses to do. I’m gathering information to support my work and reputation in writing and that is where I will stop. I could get HR involved and the EEOC, but if I decide to do this, it will be to clarify the policies only and not go after these individuals. It has to be The Holy Spirit directing me because I have been under attack for over 6 years now, easily. It would be so easy to go crazy and raise all sorts of red flags in my defense. I’d rather just keep on praying and trusting God at this point. Frankly, I’m emotionally exhausted. This is where I come to the end of myself and let God work it out. This is where I am right now in my walk. I feel a lot of peace right now. Praise God. Thank you for your prayers. I need them so much, as do all of us here. God Bless You Marianne. Surely you are a woman after God’s own heart with your blog. He will surely bless you for that. JAP
February 19, 2012 at 1:40 am
Antonio
Charissa Lowe, thank you for your prayers.
Antonio
February 19, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Juliette,
You do as you feel you are led to. God knows your situation and he will be fighting this battle with you. I will just keep you in prayer for wisdom and discernment to know what to do and what not to do. I know you are exhausted but you can renew your strength by resting in Christ. I am praying, dear sister. You are a real treasure to me.
February 20, 2012 at 7:48 pm
caroline
Praise God for your testimony Michael. God indeed answers prayers in HIs perfect time and will!
February 20, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Antonio
Marianne, keep me in prayer. Major bad stuff against me at work. Let’s just say they’re after me and perhaps building a case to get me fired. Please pray that I find favor with all decision makers and that I keep my job. I’m so worried that it’s making my job performance suffer just when I don’t need it to.
Thanks
February 20, 2012 at 10:53 pm
Marianne Lordi
I will be praying for you, Antonio. I believe that those who carry the light of Christ will be attacked. I will be praying for you to have favor with the decision makers at your job. I pray for your vindication and for God to intercede on your behalf. I will keep praying, dear brother. Let me know how it goes!
February 20, 2012 at 11:33 pm
j.d. stegall
Antonio– i also will be praying for you, assuming that the trouble you are falling into is because of your status and stands for being a Christian. i too have fallen into this kind of trouble before b/c of my witness and b/c i endeavor to be different than others who just call themselves Christians by lip service only, their lifestyles being totally different than what the word calls us to live by. but be encouraged for you can stand against evil and the lies of the enemy, and i also pray for courage in the fire, like Daniel in the lions den. may the LORD’s protection be over you.
February 21, 2012 at 12:19 am
Anonymous
I would appreciate prayer for my marriage. My husband has been gone for 22 months, and we are nearing the end of the divorce proceedings. So far he has not been willing at all to work on our marriage. I need a miracle. I have two boys- a 3 1/2 year old and an 18month old. I know God is able to do anything and so believe he can redeem this. I would appreciate prayer for miracles, for perseverance and clear direction of what God would have me do in my current situation, and for my boys who grieve their Daddy. They see him regularly, but they know it’s not normal and miss him greatly.
February 21, 2012 at 1:10 am
Antonio
Dear J.D. and Marianne,
Thank you both for your kind and supportive words.
I’m not being attacked because of my witness. I have none.
I’ve suffered with some emotional/depression/mental issues (for lack of a better term) for years. I have a difficult time concentrating on my work and to make a very long story short, I have produced substandard work performance. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. I feel so guilty because I’ve messed up so many times (at work). At times, it’s been serious stuff. It’s a miracle I’m still at there. I don’t mean to make all the mistakes I do. But this stuff has dogged me since childhood. It’s gotten worse in recent years.
I’ve been going to counseling and I’m on medication to help control my mood. Counseling has only provided some good insights. That’s about it. The medication helps a little but not much really.
I dropped out of junior college three times. I’m 50 and never married because of the devastating effect it has had on my confidence. I won’t even date because I’m afraid the future will be more of the same instability in all areas of my life. Besides, I have no confidence in myself and women pick up on that very quickly.
I don’t witness to anyone at work because I’m the laughing stock there. I cannot even begin to tell you guys how many mistakes I’ve made and some were very costly ones. I don’t mean to do any of this stuff. With all the worry I’ve had over health and job issues, all I do is worry more, get down, and don’t concentrate on what I”m doing. It’s been a disaster and a continual embarrassment. My parents don’t even know what’s going on. They’ve know I’ve struggled all my life. But I hid a lot of stuff from them. I didn’t want to worry them any more than they already have for me.
Now, the guy I work with has been told to document everything I do. He’s a nit picker and miserable in his own life and so that leaves me to beat-up on.
Talk about being in the lions den. I wish it were because of my faith, but no such heroic story will be found here.
God has gotten me through so much stuff that it would take me a couple of days to tell you all of it. I’ve avoided disaster after disaster. I mean really big stuff. I’m a living, walking miracle. But I still doubt!! I’m afraid if I my faith allows me to stand on Gods’ promises, that at that moment I’m gonna be hit with a huge surprise that will not be so nice.
All I can do is pray for His grace. I pray God helps me in this helpless situation. It’s been going on for years and years. It’s either my physical health or my mental/emotional health.
Antonio
February 21, 2012 at 10:24 am
David Baker
I will pray for your marriage. My heart goes out to you and you kids. I am currently going through the same trial you are my kids are 6 and 9. I just keep my faith in God that he is working all things for the good in my life. Never give up keep trusting in God and praying for your husband.
David
February 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous: I will pray for your marriage. It is sad to know that your children are confused through all this. We all will be praying for God’s intercession in your marriage and that your husband will be open to coming back home. Whatever happens, my sister, God is able to take you through it and provide for you and your children. I pray that your husband will get to the end of himself and see that his wife and children should come first. If he is not willing, I know that God will guide you to what you need to do. I am here, my friend. I know how hard it is for you. I raised my young daughter myself and although it was not easy, I knew that God was helping me. I will keep you in prayer. Please feel free to email me if you ever want to talk privately. God bless you, my friend.
February 21, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Antonio,
I wasn’t saying that you were being attacked because you were witnessing to Christ but that if you do belong to him, his ligtht will shine through you! Those who belong to Christ have his light whether you talk to someone or not. I am sorry that you have emotional issues that is hindering your work. I will be praying that God will give you a sound mind and the ability to work despite your weakness. I am praying for God’s guidance in this issue. Only he knows what you should do right now. I pray that you will know the path you should take. May God heal your body and mind and restore you to wholeness. We are all here for you, Antonio. Keep the faith!
February 21, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi David,
I am so sorry that you are going through a trial in your marriage also. It is like the enemy is working overtime to destroy as many homes as he can because he knows his day is coming. I will also be praying for your marriage and your children. Somehow in the midst of this trial, God is there and he will work out his plan despite what happens. Please let me know how you are doing. I will be praying.
February 22, 2012 at 12:44 am
j.d. stegall
Antonio–i have also prayed for you again tonight and that the LORD would guide you in the right direction as Marrianne said. one thing that you can do also, and the entire law of the old testement and the commandments are summed up in the #1 commandment: is to love the LORD your God with all your heart soul and strength and love you neighbor as yourself. and what i mean is, i understand your answer that you are not being persecuted for being a witness for Christ in the workplace, but NOW is the time to start. you may be emotionally down and have many issues now, but the bible speaks about heaping coals over your enemies when you love them despite the fact that they mistreat you and speak all sorts of evil against you. for example, the person assigned to document your every move, notice his tendencies, his likes and dislikes, such as if he likes to get a cup of coffee every a.m. or maybe his desk is messy and he has hinted he needs to clean it up but has no time. God will give you ideas to bless your enemies and win them to him, if you trust in him and listen for that small voice in your heart. YOU be the one to get the coffee or YOU be the one who has magically cleaned up his desk in the a.m when he gets there. or ask when his birthday is and secretly have a gift card for $10 to a convenience store in a card, with a “just wanted to bless yah” message. even if he SPITS in your face; if you are a Christian and you love the LORD doing it for him only, he will reward you on judgement day. i have done things like this for my enemies and it releases the burden from me and puts it on him-remember his “yoke is easy and his burden is light”. you can also try something like that specifically to your boss who inflicts these evils on you. remember, the bible explains we should expect persecution and that Christ is working out his imprint in our lives who will let him, regardless of the circumstance. you can do it Antonio, be strong and stay encouraged in the faith. if it was easy, they wouldnt call it faith.
February 22, 2012 at 4:40 am
Matoula
Marianne , I have come across this website by chance. I feel I was led by the holy spirit to come here. I just want to say how motivational and inspired I feel by your articles. I am going through heart ache with my broken relationship , but I do believe that this has happened so our good LORD can teach me to forgive and appreciate. God has fixed me and I pray that He will also fix and restore my relationship. I believe that what man sees as impossible , God sees as possible and no request is ever to big or small. Prayer changes things and I believe in Gods power through prayer. Please pray for me that my relationship will be restored and God’s blessing done in our lives. Thank you. God bless you x
February 23, 2012 at 12:50 pm
JAP
Hi Marianne, Today I applied for a permanent full time job with the company. This is separate from the temp agency I mentioned in my previous emails. I’m still collecting documents for my records, but don’t want to miss out on opportunities for permanent jobs. I have worked with this department before and like them very much. Please pray that I get an interview and that if God wants to place me there, that I will be chosen for the role. I continue to pray for those who are against me professionally. Please pray that I remain obedient to The Lord. I cannot ask him to bless me and hold a grudge against others. Please pray for me. Thank you. JAP
February 23, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Pete
Please pray that my ex JJ forgives me, that God brings her & I closer together and reconciles us. Please pray that God blesses me with another chance at a relationship with JJ. Thank you for your prayers and God bless you! -Pete
February 24, 2012 at 2:27 am
Antonio
Brothers and Sisters,
excuse me for asking again, but please remember to pray for the people in Syria. The towns of Banias, Deraa, have been attacked and occupied with heavy civilian casualties, close to 600. The city of Homs is under indiscriminate and constant bombardment.
The Syrian army has now deployed flying drones to spot where people are hiding or going for food and water. After pinpointing there movements. They bomb them.
Water, food, medicine and blood are running desperately short. People are surviving on sugar water, in some cases. There is no electricity, water or sewer services in most areas.
The sick and injured are being targeted and no one can leave.
Just going outside could be their last time they are seen alive. People in some areas know they will probably die because of how the army is carpeting bombing the neighbors from top to bottom and side to side with bombs, rockets, and mortars.
The temperature at night gets down into the high 30s or lowest 40s. Buildings have holes in them and blankets and clothes are in short supply.
In short, this is a desperate situation.
I watched a video today of a doctor who turned away from a dying child and put his hands on top his head. A gesture of desperation and grief.
The hand full of people who are getting videos out are risking their lives. An American reporter and her camera man were killed yesterday and two others who are injured are pleading to get out for further needed medical attention. At this point, chances are they may very well not get out.
The people Homs are waiting and wondering why no one is coming to help them.
Please pray with me.
Antonio
February 24, 2012 at 5:51 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Antonio, I will be praying for the Syrian people. This is just so incredibly sad. The bible tells us that in ending times there will be famines, and earthquakes and devastation of every king. Our Lord is getting ready to return. I just can’t imagine this horrible crisis and how it is affecting so many.
We all need to pray! My heart breaks for these people!
February 24, 2012 at 5:57 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Pete, glad you stopped by. I will lift up your relationship to God and ask him to give you wisdom and discernment in this matter. I pray that he will heal both of your hearts and bring you closer to him. I know the pain of a broken heart. I will be praying for you, dear brother.
February 24, 2012 at 6:00 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Juliette, I will be praying for you on this job situation. I know you have been trusting God to take you where he wants you. One thing I have learned, when you can trust that God is enough for your problem, he never fails you. He will do abundantly more than you ask. I know you have had a bad year, dear friend. Keep your eyes on Christ and watch and see how faithful he really is. I am praying for you, my dear sister.
February 24, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Antonio
Hello J.D. Stegall,
I have read your recent letter. Thanks for reminding me of the basics of our faith. Sometimes, it’s helpful being reminded of such things however obvious they may be.
I have been pretty good to the guys, especially the one I have issues with. I have offered even to lend him money, which is usually a huge no-no for me. It’s still tough, though, knowing what he’s doing behind my back. I was just called into the supervisor’s office this week. Yet, this guy acts as if he’s my buddy. Well, like the mobsters in the movies say, “it’s nothing personal, just business”. I could almost make his case for him, due to my under-performance. But he has a skewed perspective of people. I’ve seen how he talks against others who are excellent employees. This makes me angry because I’m “easy pickins” for him and he has the ears of my bosses. Sometimes I start to think I’m a fool to even consider being nice to him and not hating him. Growing up, I was taught by my dad that one was a very foolish fool to be nice to your enemies.
But, If it were easy everyone would be going to heaven, I guess. I’m doing it but I have to pray to God for grace that I survive this situation. God has been good to me always. He’s been good to me even when I was at my worst. So I’ll pray that He part the waters for me on this situation also.
Thank you for your prayers
February 24, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Antonio
Marianne,
thanks for joining me prayer for those folks in Syria.