[__ Prayer __] need Prayer, I dont think the Lord hears me!

[BRB72]

Been praying for 14 months, crying out to the Lord, and I think he is tired of listening to me. I have started questioning my belief in God and then I tell myself if their is no God, whats the point of trying? I have no friends to talk with, I have been out of work for 14 months, I cannot provide for my family and Ive been begging God to speak to me like he use to, to comfort me like he use to. I asked Jesus to not hide himself from me, to please come in, yet I am still hurting for his comfort. I know Jesus is real, I just dont know why he wont comfort me like he use to. I have asked the Lord to give me strength, wisdom and help. I am a sinner and I want Jesus to take the reigns of my life, because I told him I cant deal with it anymore so he is gonna have to drive . If someone is willing to pray for me, I believe he may hear you, maybe I have angered the Lord I dont know.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME, I want and Need the Lord again! Please pray that he will provide for my family and help me find another job, I ask that the Lord please show me his plan for me and if I have angered him to please forgive me. I love the Lord, he is my only friend that I have to talk to.

 

[Sparkey]

Lord God, Father, King!

You know me. My prayer is for You to visit BRB72 and consider what he has said.
Also confirm to him that it is YOU who has turned Your gaze unto him.
Convict him utterly of sin and cause Him to turn to You in truth.

Father, You know me. I am Your called son and am responding to my brother in the day of adversity.
I know You are not willing to allow him to continue to suffer a single moment longer than necessary and that You have already prepared a way of escape for him. I am asking that You specifically confirm to his heart the truth of what You have already declared to him.

~Sparrowhawke

PS - BRB72, it seems that the honor of first welcome of you to the Forum falls to me. My friends call me Sparrow and you are welcome to do so. I hope you find your stay with us here to be enjoyable and will look forward to getting to know you better here too. There are many Christians here who very much Love your Father God and it is also my prayer that you are made to feel welcome here, that you find it to be a pleasing place and that you are also used by God to help others as well.

 

[whirlwind]

I too welcome you and will pray He will lead you where He wants you to be. I pray for you, your family and that the perfect job opportunity opens for you.

 

[Sparkey]

I too welcome you and will pray He will lead you where He wants you to be. I pray for you, your family and that the perfect job opportunity opens for you.

Whirlwind is my sister in the Lord --I've personally seen the "hand of God" move when she prays.
We continue to stand in full expectation of our Father's shout into your life!

Lord God --do not allow any man to grab Your glory -- let it be very clear that no prayer of man matters, but only Your mighty response. Yes, we do respond rightly in prayer to the drawing and leading of Your Spirit --and yes! It is not by might, not by power but by Your Spirit as you have rightly declared. I am asking that You answer in such a way that nobody can mistake the sound of Your Voice. Do so for the sake of Your Name and also in response to the prayers of Your children, the saints. A broken and contrite heart You will in nowise turn away.

It' is Your "amen" that brings the victory. You alone own the battle.
"Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" :yes

~Sparrowhawke

... Been praying for 14 months, crying out to the Lord, and I think he is tired of listening to me.

And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, 'Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.' "

Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said. And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?"

 

[Boanerges]

Been praying for 14 months, crying out to the Lord, and I think he is tired of listening to me. I have started questioning my belief in God and then I tell myself if their is no God, whats the point of trying? I have no friends to talk with, I have been out of work for 14 months, I cannot provide for my family and Ive been begging God to speak to me like he use to, to comfort me like he use to. I asked Jesus to not hide himself from me, to please come in, yet I am still hurting for his comfort. I know Jesus is real, I just dont know why he wont comfort me like he use to. I have asked the Lord to give me strength, wisdom and help. I am a sinner and I want Jesus to take the reigns of my life, because I told him I cant deal with it anymore so he is gonna have to drive . If someone is willing to pray for me, I believe he may hear you, maybe I have angered the Lord I dont know.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME, I want and Need the Lord again! Please pray that he will provide for my family and help me find another job, I ask that the Lord please show me his plan for me and if I have angered him to please forgive me. I love the Lord, he is my only friend that I have to talk to.

My friend, He hears your every cry and knows every beat of your heart. He has not left you nor will He.
You are in my prayers and I am expecting things to change as we believe together to see His goodness and blessing manifest in your life. Remember that our heavenly Father works all things for the good of those who love Him and draw near His heart.
The enemy of your soul would have you pull away from Him at the time you need Him the most. This is not God's plan for your life. There has never been a time when you so desperately needed to draw near to Him.
Below is a word I recently shared with a friend. I believe it is applicable in your situation:

The world tugs and pulls, our flesh tugs and pulls and all the while the Holy Spirit gently draws us to Himself. It is only the result of what we yield our hearts to that determines how we "feel". Feelings (despite what some tell you) are part of the way we are created and are a powerful factor in our lives. However one thing and one thing alone is our true compass- the Word of God is true and when there is contradiction we must choose to believe it over every thought, every feeling, every circumstance. It is to easy for our natural minds to believe and have faith in our circumstances and yet Jesus is our faithful High Priest and continually making intercession for us . Let us out our faith in His and His work.
My suggestion to you is nothing new:
Press in to God in spite of any other factor.

Believe God at His Word and His promise over all you see.

Find your favorite worship CD and spend at least an hour pouring out your heart. Do this on a regular basis and your life will change.

Spend time in His Word making sure you ask the Holy Spirit to teach you it's meaning and how it applies to your life.

Pray- tell God how you feel and what your issues are but when you pray have an attitude of knowing He hears, cares and wants to answer. He will indeed respond to that prayer of faith.
We oft try to make it complicated but the Father makes it simple; trust Him, believe Him, take each step depending on Him, following Him and expect His blessing; this is after all the Father's heart.
My friend, Jesus is and always has been the answer to everything that you need. The real key to a successful walk (by faith) is to learn to live within His glory which is your calling. Jesus has opened the way and a loving Father awaits you. He really does love you and wants you to spend all your time interacting with Him. So forget anything that hinders you. Do not struggle with those feelings but put them aside and by faith receive new ones as you draw near.
Let this verse become a life's attitude:

Psa 62:5 KJV My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

He is our hope, our strength, our joy, our peace, our wisdom, our sanctification, our wisdom, our righteousness, our hope, our promise, our victory, our way, our truth, our life and our expectation.
Go ahead , He is waiting for you.

Many blessings in His Name,
your brother Larry.

 

[justvisiting]

I know the frustration a person can go through from being out of work. Just be diligent and do the footwork and I'm sure God will reward you.
As for whether God hears you. He hears everyone that wants to speak with Him. He is the invisible God. Most of us can't hear Him audibly either... but there is a spirit in man... and God's spirit in the Christian. He communicates with our soul and spirit. Try reading some scripture that is edifying. Stay away from the really negative stuff for now. Every Christian goes through periods of doubt and wondering if He's even listening. Psalms might be a good place to start. It puts thankfulness in the heart. Maybe read something like Exodus to show the deliverance of God.
Just remember He is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. I'm sure if you desire to be His friend, that He wants to be yours. That's the way He is. In fact even when we don't want to be His friend He still cares.
Romans 5:6  ¶For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

 

[Sparkey]

I have asked the Lord to give me strength, wisdom and help. I am a sinner and I want Jesus to take the reigns of my life, because I told him I cant deal with it anymore so he is gonna have to drive .

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME, I want and Need the Lord again! I love the Lord, he is my only friend that I have to talk to.

Lord we lift our brother BRB72 in prayer and supplication before You.
A broken and contrite heart You will in no wise despise.
Turn Your glance to Him, and strengthen Him as Your Promise is understood.

Thus saith the Lord, your All-Sufficieny: "In the day that you seek me with your whole heart, your whole mind and with all your strength, in that day, in that very day, I shall be found."

Lord, strengthen BRB72 that He may seek and find You.
Give him a single-mindedness and bind up the wounds in his heart.
We are asking today that You continue with Him even when your son is discouraged.
Even now calling the truth to our brother's remembrance so that he can know that he's not alone.
Each who have come to the Lord and then have fallen /// backslidden have seen this.
I know it personally and declare Your goodness. Be good to my brother because it is Your very heart and purpose to help the sick and to send to the lost that we may be saved.

Refresh the truth of the parable of the Prodigal, that You went out onto the road to meet him. I know that You are even more eager for the return of Your called son than he is, that you are far more faithful in calling him back to You than I can even ask You to be, that's right! You are exceedingly and abundantly answering this prayer even before it is uttered and praises are heard in heaven for what You are doing.

Lord, don't allow the enemy to have purchase but burst the bonds that are formed to continue to hold Your son in chains of bondage. Cause BRB72 to depart from the sin that enticed him from You. He admitted this to you when he set his foot back on course toward You. By his willingness to follow and to believe You, that You are good and will reward those who diligently seek you - by the truth that you have declared, by the strength you have given, by the faith that originates in you, by the Mercy of You Yourself I am also asking and will continue in my supplication for Your Child! Father be You! Be God for my brother and Your Son. How can you deny You?

Let this prayer be only a part of the Heart You have and rise up against any enemy, throw down any and every little god that comes between You, Almight Father and Your son, BRB72 . In the Name I declare this truth and stand ready to join my prayer in the Spirit to the struggle, looking to You and Your eye in earnest expectation.

My prayer for ME when I was returning, essentially this, "Let it be what is best for me, according to Your will, O God. Let me find what You have said is best for me. Let me find You in truth:"

"Father, I will also ask You to withhold Your Spirit and hide Your face from me until Your stubborn son turn from his sin. Cause me to call You Lord from my heart in truth that I may worship you. You have counseled me to "count the cost" when I first gave my life to You. I am your purchased possession and I know that You have declared, "Do you not know that My Spirit lusteth to envy?" Yes, Father - throw down the false gods that I, Your son, have erected privately so that You may be my God and I may be Your son in truth and in action and in every way."

Signed: Your called son, <a Prodigal with God's Mercy each morning refreshed upon him by Yahweh>, A man of Faith who delights in being counted amongst the saints here,

~Sparrowhawke