Hi Everyone. Will you please say a prayer for me?

Hi my name is Carla and I had a VSG Jan 31, 2007. I was able to have this miracle because God was with me and my parents( suddenly and unexpectedly) decided to pay my way. I am so thankful and appreciative. I, however, am sad today. I have not lost any weight in a very long time( I lost 92 lbs)but I am still in the obese catagory. I still buy some things in a 1x and my Diabetes has not resolved. I have no insurance because they want $1600 a month. I have no money because we own a small business and it has not flourished. We even went through bankruptcy last year. My husband is adament that we continue the fight although money never seems to flow and I( at 55) am not ready or able( bad back problems) to work another job( I'm everything but sales manager at our company). I am asking for prayer. I really think I need a little more surgery to loose all of my weight. I just can't live with being fat anymore and I really want to resolve my Diabetes( I have no money or insurance) and prayer for wisdom. We really need immediate money( my house note is almost 2 mos behind, my electric bills are so late I now owe $1300, we owe rent , we have $6 to our name). I really and truley believe that God is all in this and that whatever happens is for my own good and God stays close to me for down days like today but I need someone to pray in agreement with me that whatever lesson, insight, growing or changing we are supposed to do will be revealed to us and we will have the wisdom to recognize this revelation and do it. I appreciate you all listning to my woes and any prayers will be much appreciated. I'm embarassed to call my church and get on the prayer list. Do you all think this would be ok to do? I love my Church and Church family but how much can you reveal to them about your personal stuff? Carla

Hi Carla, I certainly will lift you up in prayer. This time is hard for you no doubt. Keep strong, he is walking with you lean on him. The word says that he is your refuge (Psalms 142) Certainly you should speak with someone in your church that you trust. Someone you know will hold in confidence the need in your life. You have nothing to feel shame over. I am closer with my Brothers and Sisters in my church than I am to my biological family. I know that if I go to one of them seeking prayer or just a shoulder to lean on they are there. This is why we need to attend a church regular, not only to worship but to form bonds with our spiritual families so that in a time of need or joy we are surrounded by ones we can trust and lean on and share our joy and sorrow with; without feeling apprehensive. Blessings to you, You are in my prayers Carla, Love, Lisa

Carla, I can relate to some of your financial anxiety. I have a lot of credit card debt and have considered bankruptcy, but am putting it off for the time being. You will certainly be in my prayers as you work on these issues. Hugs, Trish

Carla, I truly believe God will bring about your family's needs....in His time....revealing His purpose and plan for your lives. I will certainly keep you in my prayers.

Dear Carla, You sound so discouraged today. Things really are piling up for you. I remember one time reading a book in which the author pictured us all coming into church wearing a mask, never taking it off, and leaving church the same way. We cannot find the burden-bearing function of the Body of Christ that way. My conviction is that we HAVE to share our burdens with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, perhaps ESPECIALLY with those in our own local bodies. I don't know how big your church is or anything, but I belong to a very large church. It would not be feasible to share very personally with everyone. But I am part of a small group within the church, and we share openly and deeply with one another. This is where my biggest support comes from. I would encourage you to find someone in your "real" life (not only online) with whom you can share. Put yourself on the prayer list. There is no shame in asking for prayer. "Lord, I lift up Carla to You today. I ask that You fill her heart with a sense of Your presence and love. Give her the certainty of the future and hope you have for her. Lord, she is looking to You. Be the provider for all of her needs. Let her see the immediate next step that You have for her and give her the courage and strength to follow You there. Take care of her, Lord. I pray this in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN!"