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Heavenly Father please help Prince to honor You in everything He does and let Your presence be in His house and in His life. Let him find favor in Your sight and seek Your will for his life. In Jesus name. Amen

Dear God, I pray Melanie's surgery will be a success. Set her free from any excessive desire for food but help her to meet her daily water intake. I pray this and more in Jesus name. Amen.

Ruben, I always pray for you every time I see your request. Don't give up. Don't give in. Keep seeking. Always.

Lord Jesus please save these 2 souls. Please.

Father God I'm asking this in Jesus name. Amen

K.D.M., I'm praying over your situation tonight. Blessings in 2023. The Lord is able to meet your every need.

Praying for you tonight Thomas. The Lord knows the details.

Praying for you in 2023.

It is the New Year for me and the fireworks are blasting all around. Got up around 15 minutes ago since I cannot sleep through the noise. hand washed the dishes. Relaxing a bit until things die down.

I want to pray for blessings upon all on this forum and their loved ones. This forum has been a blessing for me this past year I have been participating. Glad the Lord led me here November 2021. I have meet so many lovely believers here and have learned from post after post after post. Thank you all for praying for one another here and for sharing your wisdom and gracious words.

I pray that 2023 keeps us all in the one true faith in Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Lord of all. I pray that we seek Him with all our hearts, mind, soul, and strength as we discover what the Word says of Him. I pray that we do not grow weary from the trials of life, but knowing that Jesus suffered so for us, we bear up under troubles, being strengthened in our resolve to live godly and upright lives before all men.

I pray that members of our families that are unsaved will be drawn to Him by the Holy Spirit and receive the salvation Jesus bought for us by His perfect obedience and sacrifice of His life. I pray that our families will be well and overcome any sicknesses that hit us. I pray that God will provide for our daily needs in these difficult financial times. I pray that He provides jobs for those seeking them, housing for those who do not have a place to stay, food for each day, and wisdom to utilize what God provides in the best ways. Amen.

Hello Free, Sorry for the loss of your loved one, yet, how good it is to know that this elder is with Jesus and you will meet again in eternity never to be parted again. I will pray for your family.

We come to You in the name of Jesus asking You to bring harmony, love, and peace within Free's family at this time. Bring this family closer together, but more importantly, bring this family to You by your graceAmen.. Lord hear our prayers.

Dear Valerie, I will pray for you.

Dear Lord Jesus, have mercy upon Valerie and heal her back tonight, taking away the pain and stiffness that is problems for her. Give her a good night's rest and keep your healing hand upon her always. Amen.

Please pray for my lower back. It is so stiff and sore. I'm not a leader to move sit or lie down without being in pain. Thank you.

Pray for me-God knows my needs-Thank you-thomas

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! As the day goes by and we follow along as best we can. At a pace so that we can focus and enjoy the days that God has made. I have a prayer topic that is especially important now. Please everyone pray for my family. So that a fair solution is made to everything and that we create friendship in the days to come. Since the elder has now been allowed to go home, to Jesus. No more torment in this valley of woe. But with peace and joy in the Lord Jesus, Amen. Thank you in advance for your help, Jesus loves you, and I love you in Christ.

2 Peter 2 chapter

You and your situation are in my prayers tonight. I know what it is to feel that way about a job opportunity. I will ask the Lord for him to open this door for you. May you have his favor, providence, and blessings.

Please pray for me as well. I need a miraculous career opportunity to open for me and for deliverance from spiritual oppression.

In the precious name of Jesus. Amen!

Happy almost a new year! 2023

Thank You Lord for all that are praying in the new year tonight.

Unspoken prayer needs for this prayer community.

Save souls Lord Jesus!

Unspoken health concern.

Thank you for your prayers.

God is great and greatly to be praised!

PRayer in the closet or no? concluding thoughts.

I brought up previously about an answered prayer for a brother finding a wife. There could be times when someone is asking for something and considering plans that you can clearly see is NOT God's will; or feel led to pray the opposite. This probably wouldn't go so well if you spell it out under those circumstances. Certain imprecatory prayers as David had aren't necessarily wrong; but obviously it should be kept under wraps. I would also say that prayer in the closet could involve those in the underground church where a small group keeps in private as well. The example of Jesus praying for Peter when He knew that Satan was about to mess with him also was case specific and not shared until the appropriate time. I am sure He knew this all along; so that this prayer could have been made for a while or any number of times. There are no other prayers listed discussed with the Apostles; but Christ spent an entire night in prayer before He chose them ( Luke 6:12). This was revealed to Luke; we don't know who else (not sure about other Gospel writers). His prayer also along with fasting was private before casting the dumb spirit out of the boy ( Matt. 17:21). So there is much to be learned in the Gospels about "proactive prayer" and preparation before ministering. This is effective before and after evangelism as well; from the experiences I have had and others.

We certainly don't need to be praying in front of everyone for more money. I have seen evidences of that providence by missionaries who recieved funds within a day; for instance for a new building; and the Lord has been faithful in my life as well.

It isn't wrong of course even to accept someone's help after a request is made; but don't expect my contributions to any preachers that say they will die or something if we don't send them money like a certain famous now deceased preacher whose name I will leave to the imagination.

Let us be wise.

Ok i will

Prayer in the closet: Under what circumstances?

There are cases where corporate prayer is needed; verses that exhort us to confess sin to one another; and instances in the Book of Acts where such activities occurred starting with the room where the Apostles met and basically hid after the Resurrection before the Holy Spirit came upon them and they started speaking in tongues. Certainly there are examples of answered prayers; such as I had for a brother in the Lord a few years ago who met the lady who is now his wife 2 days after praying for that very thing at his request.

Matthew 6:5-6 seems to be a context involving those who made much about their fasting and self-sacrifice (Pharisees) which could be a principle for us as well. It is not to show how pious we are in prayer through some dramatic gesture. Certainly there are a few other circumstances as well. There are times in confidence when someone gives you a request. This can occur when an unnamed person is referred from someone else; or perhaps on this forum where perhaps we can share it with others but they will not know who the person is asking for it; and the person themselves won't either and won't know who we are either. There are also those we may run into on the street or we may meet in our travels who are unsafe to invite to our homes or who we never will see again. Finally there are some personal issues which God has given us answers for; or perhaps things which the Spirit moves us to pray about even if we can't understand the reason.

In conclusion; we don't need to PROVE God answers something because ultimately those who don't believe won't unless the Lord gives them ears to hear. Just as much knowledge in scripture doesn't save anyone either. Those who would say it is good luck; coincidence or a random act of kindness could also tell us it is our own imagination or "self fulfilling prophecy." We must be wise not to "cast our pearls before swine." ( Matt. 7:6; see also Matt. 5:44)

Thank you for praying for me,I need prayer because,I'm raising my infant grandson and being a single mom,juggling through finding babysitters is a nightmare. I need prayer that things will start changing in a positive way,my son which is my grandsons dad,is struggling with addiction and it's literally heart breaking! Please pray for my son also that he will let God soften his heart.. Thank you for praying

2 years ago I was attacked by an evil spirit the devil devoured me after being saved in 2010 baptized the spirit and water I wish somebody would pray for me that the devil will be rebuked for me for all eternity for the will of the Father of love to do his work and not to work of the evil one to keep me and my family safe from the either one and all his schemes and we could ways if you get honor this and pray about it have a greatly appreciate it thank you and God bless

Psalms 139,

Dear Rapture Man, thank you for a good response to MaxM.

Those of us who do not struggle against homosexuality like you or Max do not know how difficult to live a life where physical love and affection is off-limits due to same sex desires. This must be incredible hard to continuously repel such desires if one wants to live a godly life. It is the same for those who remain single but are hetero. They must continue to live a godly life that includes purity, chastity, and abstinence, just like those who have homosexual desires.

Those of us who are married should be careful when we try to counsel someone like MaxM. We do not know their mindset, struggles, nor the grip that homosexual desires have on a person. In your case, these desires stemmed from the long-term abuse you received throughout your childhood. You did not choose that yet even so, you are still caught in the trap of theses desires birthed from the abuse. I am sorry that you have had a lifelong struggle with this, Rapture Man.

I have three sisters who are lesbians and these desires started early in their teen lives before they really knew how to address them and overcome them. By the time they were adults they were trapped in this lifestyle. Why God allows this to happen to people at such a young age when they are not able to resist, escape abuse, or have a way to re-orient themselves is beyond me to grasp. But you are an example of one who continues to try to fight the good fight against what life has dealt to you, leaning on the strength of the Holy Spirit and the wisdom of the Word.

Thanks for sharing your story. Many of us need to hear it.

Deliverance from mental issues and addiction -Billy

Amen Gerald.

Good post brother.

I like the puzzle illustration.

God bless you.

I'd like to beg all prayer warriors out there to pls send up a prayer on my behalf. I'm battling a health issue that requires further testing and I fear the outcome. The human part can't help but worry but the saved part knows who is still in control. I know what prayers can do. As I read thru all the other prayer requests it's so important to honestly pray for each other. Pls carry this request to your church also if possible. Regardless our God is Good and he holds us all!

Everyone

Thank you for all the prayers and encouraging words through out this year. Some situations changed with The Lord's blessing and power, some I'm still praying for. I do firmly believe in Romans 8:28 and have several sins to confess much like

Jonah. I still need strength to hope and wait.

My blessings this year: I have read through the entire New Testament and all but 4 books of the Old Testament

My father in law's panarctic cancer has not grown or spread but chemo therapy is still a concern.

My husband new job has been very good for him in a lot of ways, And I have learned three new hobbies that I can use for craft shows and met a lot of nice friends to instruct me. He also gave me the strength and endurance to work two jobs.

(One is with dementia patients and these drama queen mangers are running the facility into the ground, finically and policy discernment. I am mentally empty.)

PLEASE EVERYONE make me a part of your New Year Prayers. I am applying for a govt. position tomorrow. I know it is a long shot. I just can't live through another failed attempt of hope, wrong or non-working prayers. This position would combine the income of my two current jobs, I would be home more. My mental state and self perception would heal. If I'm turned down I calling it quits with job applications.

I believe in our God, His power and His promises. I just wavier in my belief that I am not a chosen one or it works for every one else.

PLEASE, PLEASE pray over or for this. I'm 55 and need the benefits of this job for retirement.

Please pray for me for relief of depression and anxiety. Loneliness, even though married. For my husband to transform in the Lord. He has violated our marriage in many ways. I have a loser syndrome from being told negative things growing up and my parents' addictions. Dad not around, and stepdad had issues (he died of a drug overdose). Also pray for niece Ivy who is 12 and has changed her name and identifies as "non-binary". She is my brother's child. My brother and his wife are now practicing polyamory. He also has 2 boys, Owen, and Colin. 15 and 8. They don't know the Lord. They are being taught a "woke" culture is what is right. It hurts me to see this. I really want my life to change for the better, and my family's lives as well! My sister Renee needs the Lord.

I need prayers for healing and good health.

Hello, I assume you meant to reply to MaxM and not me.

Hello.good morning,from pakistan

Prayer for me..im under lones of banks.but no way to i pay it..kindky prayer for me...and my family...

God bless you team in christ name