Hi all,
First time here. Needing lots of prayer please. The Lord recently, in March, revealed to me my pride that I have had, pretty much all my life. I’m 54 now. I was also a pastor for 10 years It’s is a scary fall as the Bible teaches. I see it all so clearly now. I see, as a Christian, all the things I should have been doing but didn’t. Now I feel so alone and empty of the Holy Spirit. I have been praying and repenting but still feel the same. After all those years of “me”, I wonder if I can see Him or feel Him again. I know He is a merciful and compassionate God but when you are going through this you question everything.
I just need prayers please.
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51:17
Dear Jesus, we lift up this child of God to you, asking that they would feel Your mercy, grace, and presence in a deep and undeniable way. Remind them that Your love is greater than their past, and that true repentance draws them closer to You, not further away. Restore their joy in You, Lord, and reassure them that You are near, always ready to renew and strengthen their spirit. Amen.
I’ve had hard falls, as well, and it’s one of the most difficult things to go through. I know it doesn’t feel like it but feelings don’t matter. God is still there with you -
Ps 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
11 Do not cast me away from Your presence,
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
And sustain me with a willing spirit.
May the Lord renew you, guide you back into truth and humility, and bless you with the knowledge and assurance that He is with you.