Pray for Jodi S.
Wednesday June 24, 2009
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"Please pray for me as I struggle to find myself after several failed relationships! I struggle with self-esteem issues and keep finding men who treat me poorly, even though in my head I know that I deserve more." --jodi.storms@allina.com Add...
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Jodi,
I am returning my focus on God because I've tried the world's way of thinking and I too have found myself in relationship after relationship after relationship that I know were not want God would want for me. However, I just had to do it my way. My last relationship was incredibly dysfunctional and that was my pivotal point. I will include you in my prayers because I'm learning He has so much more promised for us. You deserve a loving relationship with a phenomenal man...nothing less. Internalize that and wait upon God to send him to you. Be patient and know that in the end this man sent to you, special delivery, will treat you as the Bible has directed. Love yourself enough and forgive yourself for those feelings which make you not love yourself. You are a great woman for whom God has some good things waiting. I love you as my sister in Christ!
My Father I pray that You become the passion of this woman's heart. May she seek thee with undivided attention. May the purpose of her being be made evident and may confidence follow, that Your name may be lifted on high.
(In Jesus Name I Pray)
Amen.
Dear Jodi:
Your prayer touched my heart because lately I have been wondering if something is wrong with me. i don't have low self esteem but i make really poor choices when it comes to dating. i am a divorced christian woman who is nice looking,educated,gainfully employed and just a decent person yet I attract the worst possible people who lie,use, and attempt to abuse me. I have been praying and asking God to help me wait on him to send me who he would have me to date or marry.I will pray for you but keep me in your prayers as well. i believe our waiting on God is definitely not in vain and I pray that he gives you strength for your journey. Love you as a sister in christ.
Hello my sister Jodi, the Lord wants you to look to Him, to seek His Face, call upon His Name every morning. For all who seek Him early, will find Him. Take a break from the world for a time. He will answer all questions that you may have for Him!!1 HE WILL HELP ALL WHO CALL UPON HIS NAME!!! Do not be afraid; only believe. Cast all your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. Let the weak say, "I am strong". God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. This is the Living Word of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Cover my sister Father with the Blood of Jesus. Cover her with Your Love, Grace and Mercy. I bind the devil and any demonic spirits coming against my sister Jodi, in Jesus Name. Praise God, Jesus
Jodi....There are many women/people who struggle as you do, but you must keep in mind, that before you can have a relationship with anyone else, you need to love who you are. This can only happen by having a relationship with God. He wants what is best for you, He knows who is right for you, He can lead you to unbelievable happiness, but first you must find and follow the truth and the way within Him. As humans, we want everything to happen in our time, but in all reality, it can only be done in His time. I know it is hard to believe and to understand this "simple" power, as it is based on faith. But that is truly the key and why it is called "blind faith." You don't have to see it or touch it...you just need to feel it, accept it, and know that it is Him working within you. As humans, it is hard for us to accept something that we cannot physically see or touch, but faith is only felt by the heart and within the soul. It is what will sustain us when the rest of the world has tried to destroy us. I have also struggled with relationships and self esteem issues in my life. I have lived without faith and God. I have lived life my way and I have failed miserably at it, now it is time to live it His way. I have finally realized that I need to get my priorities straight. God first, family second, and the rest will all fall into place. If God is not first in your heart and your life, nothing else can be right. He is the way to all happiness and comfort in this life. I have spent too much time thinking just as you are now, and believing that I am not good enough for any of it, but God has touched my heart and I am finally learning that it is Him that will bring true happiness and comfort to my life. I still struggle everyday with satan's grip on me, but I know in my heart of hearts, that God is the greatest and highest power. His words and wisdom, His ways, His truths are the only things that matter in this world. Without Him, we will remain bound by the chains of satan, destined only for more heartache and sadness. Put your faith and your love in God...ask Him to heal you, lead you and to change your way of thinking. Satan put those thoughts and feelings in you, and only God and Jesus can save you from them. You will need to be alone in order for His work to be done within you, for if you are still seeking comfort and validity in a man, you will never truly understand. It will only be after the healing has happened, after God has worked within you, that He will bring all of the goodness you desire and He wants for you, including your perfect man, to you. It is in His time, my dear, not in ours. It is not until we understand that God is the priority and the way, that our lives can be changed for the better. God doesn't expect perfection from us, just acceptance of Him and His ways. His glory is ready for you, but you have to be ready to acknowledge, understand, and accept it. Praise God....He is good! In Jesus's name, I pray for your healing and faith....Mo
YES THIS IS TRUE YOU DO DESERVE SO MUCH MORE,THE BIBLE SAYS IN ECCLESIASTES CH.3 vs 1-2 WE MAY HAVE PLANS TO ACHIEVE CERTAIN GOALS, TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS,TO PURCHASE A HOME,TO PLAN A MARRIAGE,TO PURSUE A SPECIAL JOB. BUT WHAT WE SEEK TODAY MAY NOT BE IN HARMONY WITH GOD'S SEASON FOR US. WE MUST NOT DESPAIR FOR IN THE TIMEKEEPERS HAND IS A SEASON WHEN WE SHALL EXPERIENCE ALL THAT HE HAS PREORDAINED FOR US. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU
Jodi,I have also been in many painful relationships full of abuse and pain.I finally realized at the age of 40 that I do not deserve this.No woman does.I pray that you can find peace within yourself and really believe that you will be treated better!I finally found found a man that treats me with respect.He has never even called me a bad name.He is a Christian and works real hard to always try to do what god asks of him.Be well,Wendy
Jodi,
I pray for you as I am experiencing much the same in my life right now as well. MAUREEN, I love her comment and this is EXACTLY what I have discovered in just the last few days. God WANTS you to come to him, he WANTS to help you, comfort you, heal you and make everything in your life good. All he asks is that you turn to him, love him and yes, have complete faith and trust in HIM. God has just removed a bad man from my life though I tried so desperately to hang on to him. God does not want hurt and pain for his children and so he removed this person from my life. I feel he is telling me to turn to him and he will keep removing the vices and things that distract me in my life until I learn this lesson. We must not rely in worldly things, we must rely on HIM and him alone. Please know that you are not alone and I pray for you in Jesus name. Amen.
Dearest Jodi,
I too had many challenges with relationships and even in my wonderful relationship with my husband we still have small challenges. What you described above sounds like co-dependency. Once you realize what you are doing to attract these relationships with the help of our wonderful Lord you can conquer it. You are much stronger than you realize. Let God take control and show you how to absolve yourself from these relationships. I completely agree with all of these wonderful souls and especially relate to what Maureen has stated. You have some wonderful support here. This is my first time really checking out this site and I will pray for all who come here. For it is written Ask and it shall be given unto you, Knock and the door will open. Keep seeking daily and you will have the answers. I pray for your protection and a change in your mind to let go of this dependency and that a new door is opened unto you that you learn to love yourself and be made whole to love another completely so that they may also love you completely. I also pray for all out there that are going through this same situation as it is a hard life and many do not make it through to where they seek a different path. I pray for all to be let loose of this bond in Jesus precious name. Thank you God the father and thank you Jesus. I have a feeling Jodi that you will do just fine as you have taken the right steps. The tough part is to continue it and keep your eyes wide open. Bless you and all who suffer.
JODI AFTER READING WHAT OTHERS MINISTERED TO ABOUT HAVING A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR LORD AND GET AWAY FROM NEGATIVE PEOPLE. GO TO A QUIET PLACE AND PRAY AND LEAVE WITH THE MASTER AND YOU WILL FEEL A SENSE OF PRESSURE OFF YOUR SHOULDERS BUT YOU HAVE BELEIVE EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT FOR YOU.SIT STILL AND BE QUIET AND GOOD THINGS WILL START HAPPENING AND THE FLOOD GATES OF HEAVEN WILL OPEN IT'S GOING RAIN NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS FOR YOU..REMEMBER TO PRAY NOT FOR A MAN HE WILL SEND A MAN BUT YOU WANT A GODLY MAN.
For all of you ladies who have had the wrong man in your lives, I pray that you do find the right one and as for me, I am praying that she makes the first move and does it before the year is over. Christmas and New Year's ... without Dad for the first time ... will be harder than what is normal for me,
Jodi,
Stop looking in the rear view mirror and look forward to better tmes. You can accomplish much if you take your eyes off of yourself and start helping others. If you are not in a church join one and become active in one of the ministries. Community services is a good place to start. Visit a nursing home,volunteer at a shelter, tutor a child in school. Jodi, I am a married single. For 42 years I have been married to a man who I can't even talk to. We live in the same house but on different floors. I'm upstairs and he's downstairs. It was very difficult at first to realize I would have to live like this for the rest of my life so I said to God one day. "Father if you take care of my business I will take care of yours". I got busy. Joined a church, became an Elder, head of community services, volunteered for the prison ministry, tutored children, I'm teaching classes in church and with another organization and at the age of 70 I started back to school to earn a degree in Christian counseling. You don't need a man to validate who you are. Get busy girl, you will be much happier.
I pray that the Holy Spirit enfolds you in His love and gives you the strength to leave befor you feel obligated to this person. God wants you to be happy,you deserve to be happy. You are a gentle soul looking in the wrong places. May God bless you and keep you on the path to the joy of living a quiet life Peace be with you.
Lord, we pray that You alone have the power to break this vicious cycle of abusive relationships over Jodi S. Reveal to her that You alone can meet all her needs, physical, spiritual, and emotional. Shower her with Your love and heal her stripes that she may be healed. We pray that she goes from surviving to living a full life within the presence of Your Holy Being. We believe that as You reveal to her who You are in her life, she is made whole, this we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
Hello I am praying for you I was in the same kind of problems and what i tell you is to trust Jesus for his word tells us to trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not on our own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him,and he shall direct thy paths.We look for love in all the wrong places first thing is we have to do is learn how to love ourself and let Jesus love us the way we should be love.Then we have to seek his kingdom and all his rightousness with our hold heart and know that nothing shall touch his chosen one and he will add everything else unto you.Lord help my sister to see herself as you see her and to trust you in every area of her life.Help her to speak your word into her life.Let her know that she is a mighty woman of God.and that when you made her you made her special.
In Jesus Sweet Name
Amen
jodi,
"do it afraid" take baby steps, believe in God for his grace to help you each time you step out in faith he will be right behind you Momma!
Believe in yourself. Look to the Lord for validation. The work says "seek he first, and all these things........ Jodi, remember when you rode your bike for the first time, your were scaired, right? but you did it! You even fell a few times, and you will in life but he will not leave you! You may leave him but, he is ever patient isn't he. Our God is an Awesome God that he is. You know he doesn't promise us a life free of difficulties but he does promise us that we do not have be alone!!! C'mon Jodi seek God! HE is the ONLY MAN that will NEVER let you DOWN!!!
well Jodi u do have the greatest man and catch in Christ. and u need to remind your self do not knock your self too much . God and Christ are the best men in your life. and when u look upon them u will forget the other men who really were not too important. I used to feel that way 18 years ago. and God has given me the man for the job. when i was least expecting. u need to look in that mirror and remember that God don't make no junk. and He is still workjing on u. If He took what 7 days to make the world. u know he made and awesome chick in u. U r just to good to just be with anyone. God has that special person for u. and do not rush HIm. I have learned this KEEP your EYES focused on HIM , and HIm only. He will do the rest. i do know . when u r really bored, i will tell u how i " hooked up" with my husband.. Victoria
Hi jodi; i have been a prisoner of my own selfesteem for the past years even after i gave myself to christ the old things that huntered me still kept coming up i have to constantly sit before God's face and ask him to renew my mind and create a right spirt in me. restore unto me the JOY of my salvation; Jesus knows self esteem is a hard struggle but in christ Jesus there are all the answers TRUST in the Lord at all times at all times even in the middle of the night when you feel lonely, God is right there waitng to hold your heart and comfort you. i don't know you personally but i am joined to you through christ. Sometimes when u needa break through you need to Fast and pray seek God's face everyday every hour every minute, he wont turn his back on you... i love you and God loves you even more than you could ever imagine!
DEAR JODI,
PRAISE THE LORD IN JESUS' NAME. THE FACT THAT YOU REQUESTED PRAYER FOR YOUR SITUATION IS ACTING ON FAITH.I BELIEVE THE PERFECT WAY TO PRAY, IS PRAYING THE WORD OF GOD ITSELF. DELIGHT YOURSELF ALSO IN THE LORD, AND HE SHALL GIVE YOU THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART. PSALM 37:4 NKJV. ALSO, KEEP IN MIND,....GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD...EXODUS 20:5b, HE WILL NOT TOLERATE ANYTHING BUT FIRST PLACE IN OUR LIVES.
I was in your shoes eight years ago, and a single mother with a eight year old daughter and lonely for companionship. When I tried to date, the relationship was no good. I put my trust in the Lord and read Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you". God sent me a wonderful man to my life and we have been married for eight years with two children. God answers prayer. Focus on God and he will give you the desire of your heart.
hey jody don't worry about this situation as a man these things happened to me before dont let your s low self esteem give yiou a negative view of everything and everyone things will turn out ok for you in the end remember job.trust in god
Dear Jodi,
I will pray for you because the most important issue, after being saved and committing yourself to God's will, is a righteous and Godly partner. In the Bible, even Solomon with all of his God given wisdom, was turned from God by his idol loving wives. Who you marry is important and God has a plan for you. My sister read a book ( I cannot reach her to know the name) that talks about setting standards and sticking to those standards. Keep in mind that you are setting these standards for yourself, also. Some examples are that you only date men who are Christians, who are hardworking, compassionate, etc. Some bad standards might be someone who has money ( while this is not a bad thing, good character should be a priority.
You case is near and dear to me because my oldest sister, S.M., is in the same boat, with 4 children trailing behind. Two she no longer has custody of and at the rate she is going, I dispair that she will keep the two she presntly has.Even losing her two children, she refuses to consult God and is so unhappy. Please pray for her also.
HE WILL LEAD YOU and should you make a mess of things, He can help with that, too. It is never too late.
May God bless you and the partner He provides with a long and happy marriage.
Hi Jodi
I have already said a little prayer for you and will continue. I seem to have similar experiences with men. If I may, I'd like to direct you to a book I've been working through this summer, called, 'calling in the one' by katherine woodward thomas. It's a wonderful book filled with stories, quotes, and exercises that take 7 weeks to complete. It has really helped me come to grips with who I am and why I keep meeting up with men who are 'love thieves' and give nothing in return. I am grateful to God as 2 people pointed me to this cathartic book. You can get it at any bookstore.
best wishes,
God Bless
I pray for God to mend your heart. I know sometimes we know what we deserve; but then people come along and sometimes it don't work out...that's life. Try being friends with your partners before you indulge in a relationship. If they are worth good enough for you then they will respect your mind. Set boundaries and know what you want. You don't have to settle for anything less. Good things come to those who wait. I know sometimes it feels as if we will never find that one man that is right for us; but when you go threw then you should allow it to strengthen you every time. I been threw hurt over and over. But Jodi when I look at myself mentally and how much I have grown from it all I realize that God never but more on me than I can bare. Although at the time it felt like my world was up side down. You will be okay Jodi. Look to God for your answer, it is more that he expects of you. Forgive these men!!! You have to let go the hurt they have cause and you can go on with your life. I pray that God reveal to you his path for your life. I ask God to bring true love to you. someone who will love you for you, not cheat on you, not fight you, not disrespect you in any kinda way. A man that treats you like a woman should be treated.
Jodi, as a man, I have been in a lot of failed relationships as well. I have finally found someone who I am confident will treat me better. I trust and believe that true happiness is your due as it is mine...do not give up believing in love.
Don't wait for the Lord to change your circumstances; make yourself available for him to change you .
I pray that you would have confidence in Christ so that he can help you develope the mind set of a Queen. To walk upward and know that you are a chosen one of the Most High, get into God's word and search for his promises on your life, He and only Him is the begin and end of fate. It takes some practice and belief but if you get in and stay in you will start seeing the blessings on your life and that perfect mate will come to you. In order for things to change we have to change ourselves. My prayers are with you Jodi.
Please pray for me and my husband. We have been together for six years, (not living together) but married only six months, and he belittles me, says I do nothing, and says that I am stupid and sensitive, and that I complain all the time. I am so down right now, it seems he has a short fuse, and little things around the house set him off. He yells at me and calls me stupid and not thinking for taking the wrong water bottle out of the fridge, not having dinner ready exactly when he gets home, etc. I was married for 19 years before, and I am so down right now with him yelling at me for small things, yet everything is my fault, because I don't "think". I am crying as I type this, and he is in the basement, enjoying a TV show. Did I make a mistake? Oh God, I am so, so, down, and really want this to work.
dear jodi s my name is lisa. i have been through the same things with men still trying to heal.trying to find god. i will pry for you.i am also so sick of giving with nothing in return.people just take.unfortunetley we have to pray for them to be a better person. thats one thing someone told me.
Dear Jodi,
I personally have never gone through what you are going through, but I know of many people who have, please don't give up on love. Everything will be okay. I don't know what you're going through, so I don't have much advice, other than pray and read the bible every night before you go to bed, which always helps me. Love,
Mikyla
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