The Prayer Thread
Hello 👋
Let me start by saying I know religion has played a negative role in some peoples lives. If thats you, this thread may not be a good fit for you, although you may want to involve yourself to explore your feelings a little more. I just ask that you do so respectfully - all are welcome.
I often notice comments around faith, God and prayers in the daily check ins, and I wonder if theres a need for a prayer thread where people can come together and seek comfort in a quiet corner of 7 cups. So here goes ...... a brand spanking new thread for all things prayer related.
I confess Im not the most devout of Christians, so please dont look to me to find the right words all the time. But if you just want to sit a while, connect with God, and share that need with another human being, Im here to sit with you. I hope others will add to this thread and it becomes a place for mutual support.
And as for other faiths, oh gosh. Im a complete ignoramus. But I hope this can be an inclusive and respectful thread, so please dont feel excluded, whatever your beliefs ❤️
Prayer for strength
Dear Lord,
I come before you and ask for Your strength within me.
A strength not of the world but of Your kingdom.
To refrain from judgement and feast on love.
To push out greed and hold tight to joy.
To dispel pride and rise with humility.
To quell anger and rest in self control.
To shun greed and rest in giving.
To turn from power and embrace service.
To let go of resentment and rest in peace.
To push through fear and walk forwards in grace.
To run with faith, soar with forgiveness,
And allow your eternal strength to abide with me.
Amen.
oops...I meant to include the source. here it is...
Read more: http://www.lords-prayer-words.com/prayers_before/prayers_for_strength_and_courage.html#ixzz5NjsHnjDM
@Auckland
Thank you. What a beautiful prayer full of good reminders. A worthy
I ask for Your strength within me:
To refrain from judgement and feast on love.
To push out greed and hold tight to joy.
To dispel pride and rise with humility.
To quell anger and rest in self control.
To shun greed and rest in giving.
To turn from power and embrace service.
To let go of resentment and rest in peace.
To push through fear and walk forwards in grace.
Amen.
@themainjane
Wow, this helped me, too. And hit me with a pang of guilt/regret that I responded to my mom with so much anger yesterday. Anger comes from fear, as Yoda says...
@themainjane Our world would be a better place if everyone read this every day. How can we spread the word?
It's raining here and it's real nice.
I feel like some things always changing for someone when it rains like this.
I feel a small sense of peace with my life despite everything.
I've had a lot of life or death experiences in the past 2 weeks. I'm only going into my last year of high school next week but I feel like I've lived a very long life.
I'm glad. I pray for everyone to have peace and hope the rain washes away anything bad for anyone who needs it as I hope this week will be better
@wittySpruce8187
Thank you!! 😊😊😊!
@wittySpruce8187 May you have peace and hope too! 
@wittySpruce8187
I know what you mean about the rain :)
@wittySpruce8187 - Yes, indeed, witty. There are times that I long for it to rain (physically) because it is often cathartic for me and sometimes will even help me to cry. Almost like, "well the sky is crying, so I can cry too."
We have had lots of rain here this summer. This last week, Friday I think, I was driving somewhere with my dog and I thought I saw a rainbow! From inside the car I could not see very well, but yup there it was a rainbow in the East/Northeastern sky. I just had to tell you that (shy smile). <3 Platy
How can God love me when he knows me? What will he do to me?
@Bobolili
My hope is that God will not do anything to us, not like a punishment but honestly I dont know.
*Also, sometimes we punish ourselves for things that arent our truly our fault bc guilt and shame and repentance and punishment are all such scary and confusing things.*
When I cant thing anything else and the negative voices want to drown out the good... I just try and remember that I exist and in that existence is hope. Hope for good things like love, mercy, understanding, forgiveness, healing.
Dont despair... reason out with another the things that burden you, talk to God if you can and want. Hold on to hope when you can and please dont get so down on yourself. 💜
Welcome here. . Hang in there.
@themainjane it would be nice to know he hears me when I talk. I have a hard time believing that. Noone ever listened to me before so why would he
@Bobolili
I think He listens to everyone. Its part of His job as He is the great Comforter and Creator of all. He listens to prayers and thoughts whether spoken or unspoken, formed or unformed. He made us with our thoughts and emotions and He will listen and can handle all of our thoughts and all of our emotions - the good, the bad and the in-between.
Im still learning this again myself. Its easy to forget that He will accept us as we are. We can come to Him where we are and He will meet us there. Maybe its not so much God that doesnt accept us as it is us not accepting ourselves.
I remember from before, in my youth,when I prayed, that I struggled with a great deal of doubt in many things including myself and God. So I prayed to God about these doubts and fears and I didnt always feel reassured. Sometimes I ended my prayers with more questions than answers. But He would have mercy and sometimes I did feel Him with me. ... for me it sorta took practice: draw near to God and He is there and will draw near to you.
Im sorry that you are feeling unheard and that you are somehow unworthy. Id say cry it out, speak it in mind or out loud, write it and then also... when youre mind says but Im not always wrong or bad or etc. at that point Listen, listen to God as the Holy Spirit because that is when He is wanting to show you, have you feel and accept that He loves you and did not create you to feel alone, unworthy, unloved and unloveable. Work with Him on it and keep reaching out.
Stay well and know that you matter.
@themainjane
I like this :) I think it helps my own concern out a bit today. Draw near to god and god will draw near to you.
Sup Everybody 😊
One day I hope to have prayers to offer for others, but for now I am still getting the hang of my own spiritual energy again, and in need of some help and support grounding myself.
Can I again request prayers from anyone who has spare prayer resources they are looking to give? I am moving across the country solo in eight days, and my anxiety levels have been quite high, my to-donlists quite long, my finances quite low, my mom quite taxing on my resolve and courage and sanity and serenity, and my doubt quite high. I could use prayers for help for any and all of the above, and for assistance in getting through to listening to my heart and being able to recognize what it is telling me and then the courage to act thereupon.
♥️ Thank you.
@singercrystalspirit
Hi Singer. Of course I will pray for you!!!! Remember, in our weakness - HE is strong! ❤️❤️
Prayers for all your asks & travel mercies to!!!
@KLM3278
Thank you! 😊
@singercrystalspirit
Hi! 💜 that does sound stressful
Are you feeling any better today?
@wittySpruce8187
Hi! 
Hehe, even more stressed today! Working hard at taking good self-care. Trying to breathe, and focus on doing what I can.
May I ask for prayers for my friend? She is going through a very rough time with medical issues. I hope this is ok. I have been praying for her but thought she needs more than just me. Thank you.
I love you, Jesus!!!! Jesus is my Lord and Savior! I'm feeling VERY filled tonight from His love and grace!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ To God be the Glory!!
Hi all, I feel I got out of the loop here somehow. Re-join?
I have a psych-doctor appointment on Monday and yes I am good at worrying about it already :\ Some solid sleep would sure help too. And figuring out, Gee who do I talk to about ______ (insert any one of several difficult subjects). I do have a counselor - who I'm planning to stay with - but I still feel that she and I are so new. How does one build trust with a new therapist, doctor, professional person, or even "just" friend? Serious question, if anyone knows of ways to build trust with other human beings, I would really like to know. Good night, for now ~ Platy
@cyanPlatypus6370 I am praying for you. You are loved. Message me anytime.
@cyanPlatypus6370
Well, it takes time is what I've learned. My counselor says that to me. He earns my trust little by little he says. He earns the right to speak into my life he says. Week after week. It is hard. It is confusing. But one day, it just sorta happened. I realized I trust him SO much!! He was and is patient, gentle, and kind. He showed me he cares about me. He never hurts me. He prays for me. He is someone who is a teacher to me. He wants to show me it's okay to come out from hiding. Little by little. I hope this helps you maybe? ❤️
Hi all
Hopefully it won't be necessary but could you please pray for my mom, and sister and me?
In the next few months it's not certain where we're going to live. Hopefully we can stay in our house but we may not be able to afford much of anything depending on how things go
My mom's main concern is me & my sister, I know she would send us to a friend's house or somewhere safe for our last year of school, even if it meant she had nowhere
I can't let that happen to her. I'm not going to leave her.
All she wants is to be free. She has worked so hard her entire life I'm enraged at my father for being able to take it all away
She was poor once so she knows how to survive but she shouldn't have to go back to the insecurity she worked so hard to escape.
Please pray that things will go well and we will get jobs and be able to stay together this year
And that after this year my mom won't be homeless
@wittySpruce8187
Oh i'm so sorry to hear all this. I will pray for you and your family. I hope you are able to stay together and not be homeless. Here is a hug if you want one. ❤️
@KLM3278
💜 Thank you.
@wittySpruce8187
❤️
@wittySpruce8187
Lord Jesus I come to you right now.
Touch wittySpruce8187 and sister and mom.
Be with them in there time of need they need to have
There house. Let them be able to stay in there
house. Provide them with money so they can survive
Lord Jesus comfort them and protect them.
I ask this in Your Mighty Name Of Lord Jesus Christ!!
Amen
@GuardianAngel77
💜 Thank you so much.
@wittySpruce8187
You're welcome!! Anytime!! 😊😊😊😊!!
Hey,
Prayer please?
I went to a new movie tonight (in the theater). By what I knew of it prior, I guessed it would be tough to watch. But I had no idea how tough. I was in silent tears in several parts of the movie. And now I've left (and been at home for about 2 hours) ... I don't know what to do, guys. How do I get the triggers to "turn off?"
"" Help me, please, God. Even from what was suggested in the movie, my mind fills in details - according to what I have seen or heard or what has happened to me in the past. It is so very hard and sometimes extremely scary to not have control of one's self - body or mind. God, you know the truth about everything I've been through and how this movie reminded me of some of that. Please help, God. I need to find some sleep tonight. And some true rest would be a great blessing. Help me, Lord, to conquer this fear, give the fear to You, and let go. (Song goes ... ) "Hold me Jesus 'cuz I'm shaking like a leaf. You have been King of my glory; won't You be my Prince of Peace?" Love, me "" (Sometimes my written prayers look more like letters. Anyone have some stamps for Heaven? ;) Platy )
@cyanPlatypus6370
theres free postage to heaven darling Im standing with you saying Amen 🙏
@cyanPlatypus6370
I hate when movies trigger me. It happens easy. I know God hears our cries. Even our silnet ones. I'll pray for you, that you will calm down and feel better soon.
"I'm holding onto Jesus and peace that surpasses all my understanding, He reclaims what passes. I'm holding onto Jesus, though I stumble I won't fall - Holding onto Jesus." ❤️ (I wrote this) ❤️
I pray for all the nice people here, who struggle with day by day problems.
