5. Enlist a few close Christian friends to pray for you. God uses the prayers and intercessions of His family to accomplish His purposes (1 Thessalonians 5:23-25).

God may not answer your prayers as you expect. But speaking from experience, I guarantee you that He knows you and your needs better than you do (Philippians 4:19). Trust Him. Let this be a time when you draw nearer to God and to each other. You may look back one day and count this trial as a real blessing in your relationship with each other and with God. Thank God for what He is going to teach you about yourselves and about Him. “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Why not start today.

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