A Request for Prayer

The last few weeks have been rough.

I took a short vacation, thinking that would help, but it hasn’t done much except help me get in some extra sleep & keep my body from failing completely! Physically, things have been trying work-wise–I’m working two jobs, one which more involves my mind, the other which is involved more physically–& due to the latter, I’ve been dealing with more muscle tension, aches & pains than ever before, & I really need to do something to combat the tension I am experiencing in my head, neck & shoulders.

Before this it was difficult getting through mentally, as I continue on as I am, waiting for whatever God calls me to do with my life for His glory, especially after He made clear that He’s called me to do something else with my life (i.e. something in worship ministry), but as it stands, that specific calling is a future thing that I have no idea about in regard to the when, where or how. As for the now, I am wondering still if there is some direction I need to take toward that calling that I’m missing, & my family is supportive of whatever I do, even financially if needed (which is really surprising to me actually!)

Now, I think I would be fine with just the mental stuff if I could take care of the physical issues that have begun in the last two or three weeks, which make afternoons practically unbearable when I feel I need to lie down if the tension gets bad enough. I’m doing what I can myself–sleeping, lying down during lunch breaks, taking my vitamins…

I’m praying now for direction, clear & made plain before me. Whether that direction is to stay put where I am for a change at a future time (far or near), or to make change now, or to do something else entirely, I don’t know. I’m also praying for relief from the physical ailments, & hoping that a solution that will do the most good will present itself (I’m currently looking into things on my own at least).

So, I am writing this as a request for prayer. The power of prayer is undeniable & I’ve seen it work so much in the lives of others as well as my own. I need your prayers, & would love to pray for any of you who need prayer as well. Specifically, I’m praying for God’s will in my life, for direction, for relief physically & mentally, & to let go more & more of the mentality I’ve held for too long of being too hard on myself in everything I do, say & even think.

Filed under: Christian, Faith , Christian, Faith, God, Life, Personal, Prayer