Thank you, everyone, for praying. I love your prayers. They are powerful in our lives.

Lately, there have been many instances of transformation and change in my household—some good, some difficult. I have a house with 11 bedrooms for 14 people, many of whom are in need. Recently, we had to replace the heater, which was not cheap, and there have been significant financial disruptions over the past several months, impacting me considerably. It’s difficult to explain, but the reality is that it puts financial pressure on me, and I may have to borrow from my father.

I ask that you pray for protection over all of this. I feel like there are challenges beyond what is seen, and some individuals in my house struggle with following the rules, which places additional financial strain on me. It’s frustrating because their choices create difficulties that I have to manage. It exhausts me—mentally, emotionally, and physically. Quite often, it makes me feel discouraged.

More importantly, it seems like some individuals do not see the impact of their actions. I ask for prayers that the Lord would reveal the consequences of their choices—that He would open their eyes, as the Bible says. This is not just for my sake, though I know it would help, but because, as Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

As a clinical mental health counselor, I also experience challenges from those who question my work—often to elevate themselves. I ask for prayers over my practice and the work I do.

Please also pray for my clients—for their mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial well-being. Many have faced serious hardships, and the stories I hear daily are heartbreaking. I pray for their healing, safety, and joy. My ultimate hope is to help people reach a place of wholeness and self-sufficiency.

Additionally, I have been dealing with financial issues over the past year, amounting to nearly $4,000—though the full extent is difficult to calculate. It feels like financial difficulties keep arising, often through circumstances beyond my control. When these losses happen, there seem to be others who take joy in my struggles. I recognize this, and it saddens me that some people wish harm on others instead of encouraging them.

I do not understand why some people desire to bring others down. Some do it for personal gain, while others seem to create harm without purpose. Even in today’s world, we see people misleading others despite clear evidence to the contrary. This is more than just misunderstanding—it creates confusion and division.

I pray over this nation, that injustice—no matter how small—does not go unaddressed. There will always be challenges, but too many people take advantage of others. In my own work, I have seen firsthand how, when people go through hard times, they sometimes shift their burdens onto me. I cannot even quantify how much financial strain this has caused—not necessarily in direct losses, but through unfulfilled obligations.

Time and time again, I find myself in situations where I could take action, but I lack the time, resources, or energy to do so. And this, I believe, is one of the biggest problems in our society—people exploit loopholes whenever they can.

It grieves me to see how quickly some will take advantage just to get ahead, even at the expense of others. There are so many things in this world that make me sad, and though I know this is a form of venting, it is also a prayer. The more I see and experience, the more I long to separate myself from all of this noise.

I used to have such a kind, compassionate, and giving heart. But I have learned that those I thought needed help the most were often the ones who needed God’s correction the most. That is not to say that there aren’t people in genuine need, but the world is full of challenges. Every time I try to help, it feels like obstacles arise.

It wears me down. It makes me sad because I realize how many people do not seek God in their lives. And there are moments when I feel like giving up—not on my faith, but on enduring all that comes with it. I know that trials and difficulties were promised to us, but as the Bible says, “A broken heart—who can bear?”

Every single day, my heart is burdened—burdened for people, for the struggles they face, for the hardships in this world. It is difficult to continue doing good when it is often met with opposition.

At times, I want to escape—but there is no true escape. The only way to avoid these struggles would be to withdraw completely. Not out of fear, but simply because of the overwhelming presence of negativity.

And while God’s love is powerful, every time we shine even a small light, there are challenges that try to overshadow it. It’s as if the moment truth appears, it is met with resistance.

But still, I choose to pray. I pray for strength, for wisdom, and for protection. I pray for all of you who have lifted me up in prayer. I thank you for your support and for listening to the words I have shared.

God bless you all.