I am respectfully asking that you pray, but don't comment...

Truly humbled at reading your very kind comment, Booklady—God love you!
(Mark, bringing your intentions with me this morning to Holy Mass.)

 

Prayers for your intentions Mark.

 

First, I must sincerely apologise because I will respond to your post. It is so familiar but I will not write about that.

While reading your post I had a very strong feeling that your are probably not meant to work, at least not do a full time position and that perhaps you are meant to capture something with your artwork. I am praying that no oppressive spirit hinders your gifting in the art.

There is this lady, a single mother, who struggled to get a job and raise her child, she was gifted in the art. I met her when attending an art group(during a period of my own unemployment). She would attend the group and sometimes, give people tips on how to draw better, shade, colour mixing etc.

I got a job, shortly after , she also got a part job - Guess what she was doing - removals, she was the only lady in a team of men. She was desperate to improve her financial situation. She made an investment towards her art, later she was able to take art commissions.

“O Glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of the heavenly host, defend Mark and his family, be our defence in the terrible warfare which we carry on against principalities, powers, and spirits of evil. Arise O invincible Prince, bring help against the attacks on the people of God. Let thy mercies be upon us, O Lord, hear my prayer. Amen

 

Mark - I offer this to you without additional comment respecting your request. This was from the first reading at Mass today. I hope this Word of God through St. Paul may speak to you.

Brothers and sisters:
I must boast; not that it is profitable,
but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
I know a man in Christ who, fourteen years ago
(whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows),
was caught up to the third heaven.
And I know that this man
(whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows)
was caught up into Paradise and heard ineffable things,
which no one may utter.
About this man I will boast,
but about myself I will not boast, except about my weaknesses.
Although if I should wish to boast, I would not be foolish,
for I would be telling the truth.
But I refrain, so that no one may think more of me
than what he sees in me or hears from me
because of the abundance of the revelations.
Therefore, that I might not become too elated,
a thorn in the flesh was given to me, an angel of Satan,
to beat me, to keep me from being too elated.
Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me,
but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you,
for power is made perfect in weakness.”
I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses,
in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.
Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults,
hardships, persecutions, and constraints,
for the sake of Christ;
for when I am weak, then I am strong.

 

....I just read each and every comment here, and who typed them, and am so grateful to all of you. I pray for each one of you, your intentions, and your families, and will continue to do so. Thank you all, so very much. Mark

 

keep us posted
And thank you

 

Indeed, Advocata is a treasure.

 

Praying for you at Mark....this MOG forum works miracles with their prayers....Persevere and know God loves you.

 

You have much to offer for the salvation of souls. God has a plan for you. May Our Lady wrap you in her mantle and fill your heart with peace.
Pax Christi

 

It’s so encouraging to be appreciated like this, HH, and so kind! You know, since treasures can be traded, my aim is the Pearl of Greatest Price. Someday, please Dear Lord!

 

Prayers for you, Mark. Keep trusting God, you are loved!

 

I agree, Lynne!

Mark, I sincerely second Lynne’s sentiments here.

Continuing prayers for you on this blessed Sunday…Peace!

 

...thank you, all, again. Mark

 

Praying...

 

Will pray for you Mark
May God provide for you and your family

 

My Prayers for you now

 

May Abba surprise you with His tender sustenance!

Safe on the Father's Lap!

 

Praying for you, Mark.

 

...thank you, all