By: Jenifer Metzger
Carry one another’s burdens; in this
way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2CSB
Everywhere you look, you see someone hurting. Someone dealing with health issues. Someone facing a broken relationship. Someone grieving. Someone battling an addiction. Someone lonely. Someone overwhelmed. The list goes on and on and on. People are hurting.
We are called by God to carry each other's burdens. Not in a way that they become our burdens. Just as it is easier for two people to carry something large and heavy as it distributes the weight and makes carrying the item easier, carrying each other's burdens can lighten the heavy load someone carries. We do this by lifting people to God. By being a shoulder to cry on or helping hand. And by showing love and compassion.
Sometimes, the someone who is hurting is us. We are facing a multitude of pain ourselves and desperately want someone to carry our burden. To hold our hand and lift us to God.
Today we are going to do just that.
Again, truly I tell you, if two of you on earth
agree about any matter that you pray for, it
will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
For where two or three are gathered together
in My name, I am there among them.
Matthew 18:19-20 CSB
Comment with a prayer request you have. You can share as little detail or as much detail as you feel comfortable. You don't need to share any specifics or names you are not comfortable sharing. You can even comment "Unspoken." God knows already.
Next, go through the comments of prayer requests and lift them to God. We may not be two or three gathered together in person, but if we are two or three gathered in His name, that is what matters! Lets link arms virtually and lift the needs of others to Heaven and believe God to move on their behalf.
Now, let's pray.
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Please pray for our trip to Pensacola , Florida the week of April 10 th. Pray it is safe and the weather is nice . We are visiting my Mother in Law . Also , please pray I have reconciliation with an old friend that sided with another friend . I felt betrayed by both of the friends . Thanks !
ReplyDeleteMay God go before you, working in the hearts of each of your friends to bring about reconciliation. May the time spent together with your MIL be joy-filled and provide memories you all will cherish. Blessings!
DeleteMay the Lord grant you His traveling mercies in every way. May His good will be for wonderful weather! May you enjoy good fellowship with family and friends in His Presence. May the Holy Spirit bring healing to broken relationships and peace to your heart.
DeletePraying a safe trip, that God would be with you and go before you. Praying a wonderful visit with your mother-in-law and lovely weather. And praying reconciliation in Jesus name! ♥
DeletePraying for a safe trip and a great visit with your mother-in-law. This time of year the weather should be good. Also May God help you heal from the betrayal between your friends and bring all of you back together again. He knows your heart. In Jesus’s name I pray.
DeleteComing alongside you today in prayer as I ask the Lord to watch over and protect you and your family's travels. Lord, I come before you today to ask for reconciliation between two friends as provided by your will. In Jesus' name, Amen.
DeleteI need strength and patience. My husband died Thanksgiving morning and now I’m dealing with my elderly mother by myself. She’s literally driving me nuts. Todd was my rock and could always calm me down. Lord, I am asking for forgiveness, strength, & patience.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord be with you, Tobi, in this time when you are yet grieving and needing to care for your mother. May He impart His strength and patience as He fills you with His peace to meet the demands of each day.
DeleteTobi, I am grieved to hear of the loss of your husband, May the God of all comfort be especially close to you now and as you navigate caring for your mother alone. May His strength sustain you and His peace comfort you.
DeleteOh friend, I am so very sorry for your loss! Praying that God will be close and comfort you during this time and that He would equip and strengthen you for taking care of your mother. ♥
DeleteLord, today I'm sending prayers for our friend Tobi; her husband has come to join you. Please lift her up, be her guide, and show her how to release her broken pieces. Grant her faith when she hears your voice. Please help her to trust you and snuggle into your loving arms. Please grant her the patience, strength, forgiveness, and grace to help her take care of her mother. In Jesus' name, Amen.
DeletePlease pray for healing in some family relationships. We need good open honest and loving communication. Pray I see these family members the way the Lord sees them. I desire to be Christlike and a peace maker.
ReplyDeleteFather God, I pray that you help Cathy see that you are the God who sees and know her and her family's story from beginning to end. I pray for peace for Kathy while you are working behind the scenes on mending her family and bringing them close in communication. We know you are working behind the scenes for Kathy and her family's good, even if we can't see it yet. In Jesus' name, Amen.
DeleteMay the Lord give you wisdom, Cathy, as you work through family relationships. May He give you eyes to see them through His eyes, filling your heart with a deep love for them. May He bring healing and restoration in the days ahead.
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