Encouraging Thoughts

Here are some words of encouragement from Prayerline readers

 

thank you ministry, the Lord answers my prayers , i finally got my nursing registration, and able to share and witness for Jesus in the hospital i am working.
- jocelyn



 

God answers prayers! Yesterday, as I was counting my blessings, I just realized that God has answered my prayers. Years back until now I always thank God for blessing me with a stable and high paying job. When I first started thanking God for this, I was only making half of what I am making now. God works in mysterious ways! HE relocated me and my family from WA to CA all expenses paid. I stayed in that company for almost 3 years and God did not stop there. He made another way for me to get additonal income. He blessed me with a new job with a higher pay. Praise GOD! The salary for the position I have right now and as compare it with other companies is really high. I thank GOD for this blessing! Praise GOD! HE truly is the GOD of blessings and He anwers prayers. Thank you LORD! In Jesus Name! Amen!!!!
- Tess



 

God is AWESOME GOD!!!!!!!!!! When you ask in Jesus name,he will deliver his love and blessings and his pureness of forgiveness with out fail. Give all your praise and honor,GLORY to him . He has anserwed every prayer without a doubt . Miracle is not just a word, its powerhouse of God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So ready to be BLESSED in everyway.
- Terri



 

Good morning, I wanted to drop you a line to share a praise report. Last year, I was really in dire straights because of an elongated unemployment. My situation was to the point that I was unable to get a job, and was being evicted from my home. I found out that I owed taxes, and fell behind in all of my bills. I could not get work to save my life. It got so bad, and scary that I began calling your prayer line every day for prayer. Well, what a difference a prayer makes. With the help of your prayer warriors, my deliverance was realized. I have a temporary position that wants to hire me permanent. Additionally, I got a new apartment that is better than the last one that I lost. My job meets my needs, and provides the unique distinction of paying me for holidays and time-off, which is something that is unheard of in the temp world. God is awesome! He is trully a faithful father. I am grateful that he blessed me through the storm, and provided for me in a way that I could not have imagined. If anyone out there is going through life changing situations and does not know where to turn - turn to God. He will not leave, nor fail you. He saved me, and provided for me in my darkest hour. Keep the faith, and be faithful because God will always come through. I am a living witness. Bless you all. Jacqueline
- Jaqueline



 

I've fallen away from the Lord so many times it's ridiculous. I'm really not sure why He takes me back, but has done so again tonight! I've struggled to hear the Lord, when i've had Christian friends/prayer buddies they too have fallen away - usually to the lure of men. That's exactly what I've done too, and its always been such an unsatisfying life. When will I learn that God loves me more than any person ever can. But God forgives our sins and He wants the best for us. Ijust heard a wonderful thing on a christian radio station that said even though we turn away from Christ, He will always give us a way back to Him. I praise Him for His grace. I pray that I will be able me to live my life and prosper according to His will, using my talents for His blessings & that my past will not hinder my future.
- helena



 

I just want to thank Lesea for the prayers that were offered - up to the Lord and give a word of encouragement to those who are suffering with a need. Especially the need of employment. I received an offer today for a job, which I promptly accepted. I requested prayer from Lesea, I had been laid - off from my job, and had many friends and relatives praying as well. I prayed even when the words would not come and some days I did not feel like it. I humbled myself before our Lord knowing my heart and spirit were truly broken. A broken spirit is a good thing, it allows you to truly humble yourself before the Lord Of All. I know with every thing I have within me that I would not have received this great opportunity without prayer. I am even making more money. I give God the Glory, Honor and Praise for what He has done. I had many, many, dark days and when it is dark more and more trials seem to come. Trust in the Lord for He is good all the time. His mercy, grace and pity on His children never ends.
- Regina



 

if we confess our sins, HE is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness {I John 12:1-2].
- mary



 

you will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart. je.29:13
- mary



 

1 CHRONICLES:10. AND JABEZ CALLED ON THE GOD OF ISRAEL, SAYING, OH THAT THOU WOULDEST BLESS ME INDEED ANDENLARGE MY CQAST AND THAT THINE HAND MIGHT BE WITH ME,AND THATTHOU WOUDEST KEEP ME FROM EVIL THAT IT MAY NOT GRIEVE ME; AND GOD GRANTED HIM THAT WHICH HE REQUESTED
- MARY



 

PS. 34 , may our LORD JESUS CHRIST cont. to bless and keep you in all you ways.
- MARY



 

God Bless you Estimated Brothers and Sisters, we would like to thank you for your previos prayer we have notice its effects and let you know we love you all and are united in prayer for your request as well for god to respond it according to His wills, We know god will continue Blessing you abundantly spiritually and in all (3 John Verse 2), May God bless you as you continue using the marvelous gifts he has given you, God bless you, J and V.
- Immanuel Team



 

God is so beuatiful, forgiving, gracious and merciful! On Friday this past week, I was deciding whether to buy jam drops that day or the next day. I said to God I'd buy them on the Friday, but then anguished over the fact that I may not be able to keep my promise. I kept praying on and on for a while, then asked God, "How am I going to get the jam drops home?" I suddenly remembered buying jam drops a few weeks ago! After a good prayer session, I felt so relieved because it was clear in my mind that I'd buy my lunch and the jam drops at the same time. My next hurdle was meeting someone at the grocery store to help me. I implored and begged Jesus to send someone to meet me as I walked into the grocery store. When I got to the store, I started to ask my guide dog to find his way to the service desk. A lady came and asked me what I needed help with, so I told her I wanted to get help with buying some groceries and could she help me find the service desk. She took me to the desk, and lo and behold, she was the grocery lady! She helped me with getting my lunch and jam drops, and I couldn't stop thanking Jesus and praising God. I actually sang the thanksgiving in my heart! I never really sing in my heart to Jesus, but when I realised that he had listened to every single little word and felt every single one of my emotions and everything that my soul felt, I simply couldn't help singing to him! I still tell myself, "Great is thy faithfulness!"
- Michelle



 

The Lord is faithful. This is a praise report. I ran out of unemployment benefits last week. I asked for a job but I didn't have it yet but on yesterday I receive a letter about another extension of benefits to help pay bills and give to the Lord. The best thing is His promise to take care of those who fear Him until I am working He is watching over me and He will for those whose love Him
- Sylvester



 

I thank almighty God for his love and mercies, they are new every morning, and blessed be his name from generation to generations.
- milton



 

I truly praise and thank God for His faithfulness in our lives, for answering my prayer! I also want to give my sincere appreciation and a hearfelt thanks to you lesea prayer group for your faithfulness and your prayers. About 2 weeks ago, I wrote to lesea prayer request asking them to pray with me regarding my son to get a new job that has more benefits than the old job...and quess what? God has granted this favor! My son now working for this new job! It's absolutely a miracle! May God be praised forever and ever and ever!!! And I want to encourage all you out there to turn to God. Today is the day of salvation. God saves and saves and saves. Now is the time. Nothing and no one could possibly compare with what God has in store for you, it is all for your goodness. He has plans for your life! Not to harm you, but to prosper you. We are saved and protected when we are in God. We are saved knowing that God who is above all authorities and powers on earth and heaven is our "Dad, Abba Father" knowing that when we ask "Dad" for our needs, like all dads and beyond and above all "Dads" comes to the rescue and show himself to us again and again how much He cares and loves us and that we are never forsaken. He said I will not leave nor forsake you until the end of time. Thank you Lord. Thank you Lord God my Father and my Dad. I love you. Continue to hold my hand no matter what, if I stumble and fall, don't ever let go of my hand, teach me how to stand and continue to hold my hand until the end of time, bless anyone who would be reading this message, that some how, some way they will come to know you more, that they may fall in love with you, that they may place you above all else in their life, that you will be their Savior, nothing else, only you can save. Thank you so much Lord God the Father and Dad, in Jesus Precious Name, Amen.
- Joselita



 

When feeling called to go on a mission trip a few years back, I sought the Lord as there were no mission trips planned from my church. I had no idea where I was to go but I knew it had something to do with helping unwed mothers. My girlfriend and I prayed and while on vacation with my daughter sitting at the edge of the motel pool, my panama hat blew off and ripped. I was so glad because I hated that hat but it served it's purpose. However, when I looked inside I never noticed that it said Ecuador. All of a sudden I knew God was pointing out my destination for the mission trip. I looked up where panama hats were made in Ecuador and found the city of Cuenca. Well, that is exactly where my church was helping another church to finish their building project. Long story short, I was able to attend their celebration in the completion of their building and helped purchase a home for unwed mothers as one miracle after another miracle opened up for all of us involved. Only God could have put all the details together but how exciting to be a part of the Body of Christ and yes God even uses hats that we don't like to communicate with us. P.S. I did purchase a new one when in Cuenca.
- Maryann



 

I just want to encourage others that God is the most merciful, the most caring and the most loving parent I have ever known. My earthly parents always fall short. My own husband always fall short. My own children fall short, my friends, and anyone around me. I have witnessed God doing things in my life for my own goodness, where no one can not compare or solve. Many times I fall before God weeping and crying, because I am faced with a situation which is beyond my own power and knowledge, and I cry before Him, like I am a little child before the father to rescue me, to provide for me, to save me from difficult situation, which is beyond myself and my own knowledge. God never fails his children. His love for you and me is so very deep to the point of dead, we have read and heard what the bible says. If He says no to us, it is definitely for our own good, and we will know later that it was for our best, but as for now I can not even imagine the right word to describe the wonderfullness of God, It's beyond even what words could express! Last week I was faced with the situation to find a place to stay, and I was in a desperate situation and need, it was beyond my power and my knowledge. I got on the lesea prayer website and asked for a prayer request, i needed a place immediately or else I will be homeless staying in the cold out there, and I put my total trust on God. That He could see my whole life depending on Him. I praised God for the lesea prayer ministry, they are truly men and women of God. 2 days after that, I found the place, right on time! And it was like someone gave me a cold drink in the middle of the hot desert land. May God be glorified forever and ever and ever! May God bless the lesea prayer ministry with all the staffs, and workers, may He bless them abundantly according to the riches of His glory! May you who are reading this be blessed and come to God, come and open your hearts to God, Jesus Christ, let Him come and resides in your hearts, make Him the King of your life, that you may see the goodness of God, that you may know that only Him can give you the love, joy, and peace that you have been looking for in life. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, forever and ever, Amen! Psalm 23 and Ephesians 2: 20 to 21, and John 3: 1 to 16. Joselita
- Joselita



 

I wanted to share a situation with you all. Last year my uncle was told that he had colon cancer. Needless to say we were all worried sick. We all started praying. I started praying Isaiah 53:5 every day 3 times a day. He went into start his treatment and have the cancer removed when they went in and took out part of his colon. At that time they told him that he had a 10% chance of recovery. Soon after that he became very weak and sick and caught an infection where they did the surgery to remove his colon. And was then told that they thought the cancer might have spread to his liver and now he only had a 4% chance of recovery and he could not start chemo because his body was to weak for the treatment But we were not moved we just kept on praying and I kept praying Isaiah 53:5. 3 times a day. He went back to the DR. about a week later He was told that they could not find cancer any where. Praise God for healing
- Gloria



 

On a snowy evening in December 2008, my good friend Justin was involved in a car accident. At the scene, he had no pulse and was not breathing. He was dead. The paramedics at the scene managed to get him on a respirator and get him airlifted to the hospital, but the prognosis was grim. If he survives, they said, he'll never be the same. Never having been a prayerful person, I decided that I would try it out. I started an online group in support of Justin and encouraged others to pray with me. After we all started praying for Justin, there was nothing but good news to come. He improved a little more each day. He was in a coma for a little over a month, but soon woke from it. Over time, he was transferred out of the ICU and into a rehab center, where he remained for another month. Thanks to our prayers, however, Justin returned home from the hospital after a mere 59 days, and has since made a full recovery. After having seen how God could save Justin's life, I started attending church, and on the first day I did so, I felt God's presence encouraging me non-stop. I met with the Pastor later that week, and he spoke to me about Jesus Christ and about the unending power of God. That night, I went home and prayed forgiveness for my sins, and prayed for Jesus Christ to enter my life as my personal Savior. Since being saved, I have never felt so free, and I am so happy to be a born-again Christian, a new Child of God. Amen.
- Jim



 

Life sometimes seems overwhelming and we feel forsaken, but God is there to comfort us and give us hope. 1 Samuel 17:32-37, David rescues his sheep from a bear and a lion he tells King Saul. Luke 15:3-7, Jesus tells the parable of a lost sheep the shepherd rejoices over. Some words God gave me to affirm and think about while in a depressed time: You are the Good Shepherd. From the teeth of the bear you save me. You rest me upon your shoulders. You speak words of comfort to me. My wounds you anoint with oil. To the fold you bring me. At the fold you sing Rejoicing Song. I dance with delight. May you find a time of delightful dance as you hear the Shepherd's Rejoicing Song over you.
- Rick



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