I asked some high school students to anonymously jot down prayer request in Sunday School..here is some of what I received...
*my friend is anorexic, and another friend is hurting, and I have self-esteem issues.
*my friend's family is going through a divorce
*I'm hurting because I feel lonely and I wish somebody would love me.
*I have pain because I lost somebody I loved and it still hurts.
*My neighbors are struggling with things, I have emotional issues, and my sister is struggling.
*My friend is hanging out with the wrong crowd and thinks she is a lesbian now.
*Some of my extended family is going through a divorce and they have kids.
*My friend is hurting and he is not saved.
*I need prayer to keep the commitments I made to God.
*My friend is having problems with her parents
*There is never a moment of peace in my home. We are always fighting.
*My neighbor gives me a hard time and I wish they'd move away.
*I need help to stop drinking and smoking.
*I have been hurting because of a loss of a best friend that I loved.
*I have hurt by what has been said to me, and I have self esteem issues because of it.
*My friends have been hurt by drugs and by parents leaving them.
Please pray with me for them. I see what a broken world we live in, and I know that Jesus is the only hope for true wholeness.
The journal of a lady in love with 3 blue eyed men.
4 comments:
Wow, a lot of heavy issues.. There is a lot of hurt so close to home.
Bethany, this post made me cry. There are so many hurting people out there. But it seems to be so much more among this generation of young people. I feel like they just keep getting beat up and there is no relief. It is so important that we who are strong (or at least stronger in our faith) commit to pray for them and to love and be Jesus to them. They need to know the hope we have in Jesus and they will know that by our love and compassion for one another. And you, Bethany and Erik are doing that every day. You are anointed and blessed for the ministry God has put you in and He has equipped you to do what He's called you to do. So...go out with confidence knowing that you will see the King of Glory come into the lives and hearts of the people you serve!
Mom
that is so sad...I wanna give them all hugs!
It is so crazy that you blogged about this because I have had a rough couple weeks but have had to put my problems in perspective to what others are going through and then my problems become so small. I know people who are dealing with much bigger things then I am. It is so great that you are able to make a difference in these kids' lives.... it also makes me all the more thankful for being able to grow up in a happy and loving family.
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