tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537771529061328043.post7979002913431324325..comments2023-09-29T03:13:50.798-07:00Comments on Lori's Prayer Closet: Prayer RequestLori Heydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07800167686537384791noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537771529061328043.post-75221172051195771502011-03-28T17:55:56.707-07:002011-03-28T17:55:56.707-07:00I cannot tell you how many times I've ACHED fr...I cannot tell you how many times I've ACHED from being so burdened & literally SOBBING to God, "WHY? Why won't you end this!?!" I never got an "answer", but I'm not living the blessing from what I endured. Elaine is doing just as God has called her to do in taking care of her parents. I understand this burden is troublesome. I will pray God's strength & perseverance for her, and for clarity & time management. And I will pray for you, my friend. I also know how it hurts when you can do nothing more than pray in order to help a soul sister. Hugs ~ MeranaMerana Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651075269911984143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537771529061328043.post-11107667860604903982011-03-28T15:34:37.507-07:002011-03-28T15:34:37.507-07:00Thank you both SO very much. What beautiful prayer...Thank you both SO very much. What beautiful prayers, I can't wait to share them with Elaine. I just know they will encourage her greatly! With Love and Blessings, holding you up to our Father as well.....LoriLori Heydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07800167686537384791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537771529061328043.post-999405318323779782011-03-28T13:57:54.076-07:002011-03-28T13:57:54.076-07:00I'll be praying for your friend, Elaine. If yo...I'll be praying for your friend, Elaine. If you don't mind... I put her name on my Prayer Wall. Even if no one else sees it - God does! And I pray over everyone on it every time I think of it.<br /><br />I am a caregiver as well. Only to my mother though. She's been with me for almost 30 years... half of that she helped watch my kids so I could work. A tremendous blessing. Now for the later half, I take care of her. <br /><br />I understand how Elaine is feeling. It's a hard thing. I was raised to do what you have to do. Period. So I will do what's necessary. But there are times I wonder why it is I who must do it. I have 3 older siblings... but it all falls to me. <br /><br />The Lord has shown me at times that I was the one WHO WAS ABLE to do it. He made me strong for this. And the trials and testing He has allowed in my life have only strengthened me more for the job. I truly believe that God won't give us more than we can bear. If He allows it in our lives, He will give us what we need to get through it... and He will NEVER leave us. <br /><br />That being said... we are human. I've had many tear-filled nights, frustrating days, and weeks of exhaustion. There are times I wonder if it will ever end. Will I make it? Am I a good caregiver? Could I be more patient? Many, many questions followed by a ton of guilt for even thinking these things. But He knows that. And He trusts me anyway.<br /><br />I pray Elaine will trust God for every step. One of my favorite verses..."Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest." And He is so faithful to His word.<br /><br />Sometimes the hardest part is letting go... finding WHAT God wants us to do... when we feel as if we need to do it ALL. At one time I told the Lord "Take it all... and only give back what is really mine to bear." What a relief that was. He knows us, He loves us, and He is with us.<br /><br />Trust Him and PRAY. Lori, we can't always fix our friends' trials or relieve their hursts... BUT... we can bring them before the One who CAN. And that's a wonderful thing to do for a friend!<br /><br />Praying for you both... and families. <br />God bless.<br />Mary Ann :)Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05010146557904897327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7537771529061328043.post-37922245140947229682011-03-28T13:21:37.629-07:002011-03-28T13:21:37.629-07:00Lori ~ what a wonderful friend Elaine has in you.....Lori ~ what a wonderful friend Elaine has in you..Dear Heavenly Father we come to You now in the Name of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Heavenly Father I pray for Elaine & Lori today and ask that You will renew their strength, the ones that wait upon You; that we shall mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not be weary, they will walk and will not faint. Thank You Heavenly Father that You WILL strengthen them and deliver them from indecision. Blessing them with peace and joy with Your presence...In Jesus name...Amen<br />Isaiah 40:30 But those who wait on the LORD<br /> Shall renew their strength;<br /> They shall mount up with wings like eagles,<br /> They shall run and not be weary,<br /> They shall walk and not faint.<br />God Bless Lori :)IMPACT with prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873053590901677954noreply@blogger.com