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Anya
Hi there. I would like to lift my mom up in prayer today. I have mentioned my family several times in prior prayer requests, but I would like to ask for prayer for my mom in specific.
My mom is going through a very difficult period in her life, spiritually and emotionally. This coming Saturday is also her 65th birthday, which, unfortunately, is dampened by the multiplicity of issues she is dealing with. My mom suffers from depression caused by hormone suppressants prescribed after beating cancer a few years ago. In addition, as I have mentioned previously, she suffers from anger, sadness, and anxiety caused by my two alcoholic aunts running the show in our family and treating her very poorly. As I have also mentioned, my mom has been a long-time sufferer from my sister's lesbian lifestyle choices and the ensuing disrespect and false accusations against her. All of these things are compounded by my grandma's passing a few years ago, the passing of her oldest dog in December, and the unexpected passing of her youngest dog in February.
As a result of these issues, my mom struggles with feeling like she is saved, despite a very active relationship with the Lord. She often says she doesn't feel like she's saved, which occurs because her depression and other negative emotions dampen her ability to perceive the presence of the Holy Spirit in her heart. She also cries a lot from pure sadness and she doesn't sleep well at night, which amplify the negative emotions.
On Sunday during our Easter celebration and the celebration of my grandpa's 90th birthday (which is tomorrow), my mom will also have to contend with my aunts being there, who will likely be drinking in excess. All of us who know the way my aunts have treated her have a bad feeling about the gathering based on past experiences. My mom is certainly dreading it, and is having a hard time focusing on the most important aspect of that celebration, which is Easter.
I ask those reading this to please pray for her heart, that her sadness would be alleviated and that she would be able to perceive the Holy Spirit working in her. Secondly, I ask that you would pray for peace and calmness in her heart, that she would have a spirit not of fear, but of love and power, and a sound mind. Finally, I ask that you pray the Lord gives her strength to face her sisters on Sunday, and that the time spent together goes as well as it can given the circumstances.
I apologize for bringing this up so much, but I know the power of prayer, and I know how much my mom greatly appreciates it. Thank you all so much.
