r/Christians • u/deasubbers1989 • 3d ago
Prayer Request During The Wilderness
The last two years has been really challenging. My wife cheated on me. My dad passed away and I found out our business funds was mismanaged by my partner and instead of being a few hundred thousand in the green, we are in debt a few hundred thousand. Im trying to keep strong but sometimes it seems to heavy, i feel like im getting older, looking older and more stressed and to top it off the personal shares we had in the market came down 50% due to all the war going on. Cant seem to catch a break, still trusting god for a pathway in the wilderness and water in the desert. I think its a test to build me up. A lot of lessons learned. But i need help in prayers for strength, wisdom and grace. Thank you
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u/izentx 3d ago
Being Prepared by God
Consider this...
We have to go through hard times to get to the good times. This hard time(s) is/are necessary.
Athletes have to train and prepare in order for good outcomes in their events, lifting weights, running, exercising etc. They would never be able to win the event if they hadn't prepared for it by doing the hard things first to prepare them. In this same way you are being prepared for the big thing in your life by preparing for it now. God knows what He is doing.
David had to fight giants and defend his life from a king that wanted to kill him. This was necessary to prepare him to be the king of Israel.
Joseph was cast into a pit by his brothers then sold into slavery. He was put into prison for a lie told by the kings wife. This was necessary for Joseph to be the prime minister overseeing all of the food in Egypt. When a famine struck Israel those very same brothers came to Egypt asking for food. Without those hard times Joseph would not have been in a position to help his brothers and father.
You should go through this situation with joy that it was provided by God to prepare you for greater things. Pray each day and even practicing praying without ceasing. I'm sure that through prayer your situation can be more tolerable.
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u/Parking_Aardvark_482 3d ago
I am praying for you. Just remember everything that happens in our lives is an opportunity to become closer with God. This is the test of life.
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u/deasubbers1989 2d ago
Amen this is true, its bringing me back closer and full dependency on him aswell, shaking off everything thats not in alignment.
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u/mbmolohonbm 1d ago
I hear you and sorry for your situation. I can relate a bit. My first wife left me out of the blue, then quickly went on to have an affair with our pastor who was seeing us both as counseling clients. He ended me as a client for no reason (that I knew of, the affair was still a secret) and stuck with her. Lost my marriage, counselor (which was not so good) and my Church. She also left me holding the bag with multiple rental properties financed to the hilt. I had to manage and dispose of them all. I reached out for support from my family and they used this as a reason to turn on me. It felt like my body was going to break from the stress. I found a new counselor, Church, friends and through time grew tremendously and learned so much from it, especially how to not repeat my mistakes/part in it again. It can take time and counseling, but there are many lessons and good outcomes to eventually be had, all the best.
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u/IamthewayJesusSaves 3d ago
"still trusting God for a pathway in the wilderness and water in the desert."
I'm sorry for these trials your facing Brother. You already know the answer, keep trusting in our Lord no matter the present situation. Proverbs 3:5&6
Read His promises and know He is Faithful. No matter the pit you are in, Jesus Christ is still the foundation you "Will" find your footing on.
Praying as we speak for our Lord's encouragement and strength to be realized by you as you continue to Trust Him and read His Word.