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I reached out and grabbed Jerome's arm during the night, hoping to ask him when he would consider turning down the music so I could rest peacefully. I tried to ask him without physical contact, but he ignored me. If he truly cared, he would adjust the music to help me sleep better. Instead, he dismissed my request, saying that turning the music down was getting old. In frustration, I grabbed his arm—my intention was to communicate clearly. Shortly after, I held his face in my hands, which unfortunately caused some bleeding, and he might have had pink marks on his arms. Even though the music was lower, I reminded him that it was wrong not to turn it off completely like he usually does. I called him a jerk and told him he needed to work on himself and that he could benefit from some spiritual guidance. I also pointed out that he shouldn't have introduced his neighbor to me last Sunday night, given the way he treats me. He insisted that turning down the music was becoming tiresome. I argued that adjusting the music for me at night was a reasonable request, and it shouldn't be an issue. It shouldn't vary from night to night. When I took hold of his face, he threatened to call the police, saying all he needed to do was show his face and arms to prove what happened. There were red marks on his face and blood on the pillowcase. He claimed he was trying to look out for me. I responded that he wasn't really looking out for me—only in serious situations. If he genuinely cared, he would willingly adjust the music without me having to ask. We should have been able to arrive at a mutual understanding about when to turn the music off. He then stated this was the last adjustment he was willing to make. He brought up my food stamp situation and said he didn't want to harm me because I might lose that if I got into trouble. He kept questioning me and wanted to show me what I had done to him. I told him that focusing only on my mistakes was the real problem. He never acknowledged his own faults. I said the situation would not have escalated if he had addressed my needs for peace and sleep. He asked what day I would be leaving, and I responded that it was inappropriate to ask about that when I needed to discuss the music volume first. I mentioned I would be asking him for a ride this weekend, as he knew I didn’t have a place of my own. My mom indicated that she didn’t want me coming home early on a weekday. Jerome, however, suggested dropping me off early with all my things at a relative's apartment on a weekday or later in the day on the weekend. I warned him that if the police came, I would tell them the full story, not just his version. I would inform them about his inappropriate behavior over time, such as his unwanted advances, which crossed my boundaries. I made it clear that my boundaries are in place to protect my vulnerabilities. I would share everything that had transpired between us. Later, I apologized for my actions, emphasizing that I’m not crazy or a bad person. However, it was wrong of him not to discuss a mutual agreement regarding the music, which affects my peace and sleep. His treatment of me reflects a lack of care, and I am exhausted from the hostile environment he creates. Lord, show me how to navigate this situation better. I feel terrible being around someone who is disrespectful in my living space. I regret having to resort to physical gestures just to communicate and seek peace, leading to chaos instead. I’m truly sorry for being in his home to meet my needs. It’s painful to be in such a toxic environment, compounded by the stress of returning to my relatives' place. My spirit feels troubled. I pray for a safe space as I heal, read the Bible, and work on my financial and housing goals. I seek your guidance in every area of my life, wanting to respond better in future situations. Cleanse me of this experience and lead me to your way out. In your timing, God, guide me towards healthy friendships and relationships. In Jesus' name, amen.

Received: November 19, 2024

Anonymous

Lord come to you as humble as I can be Lord Jesus I ask that you continue to bless me and my family,but Lord I come to you asking for you to cover me and pull me out of this hardship that I am currently going through,bless me to be able to find the help and stability that I need right now Lord...Lord heal me from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet...As you said by your stripes we are healed...Lord Jesus I cry out to you in need of strength and courage to be better...In your name amen

Received: November 19, 2024

Anonymous

This morning, I pray to God in thanks for the gift of the beautiful sites and signs I see this morning. May God be with all the people I know who need his prayers. May God be with all the people who have been praying for me. I especially pray today on this beautiful morning for the love of my life, and my best friend Steve. I pray that, God, Steve’s guardian angels, his grandmother, Cecilia, and his father, Terry, and the Holy Spirit are able to cleanse Steve thoughts and bring his heart and mind back to us, and everything that we had together with the kids. I pray that the mediation with his son reveals so many things that help steve to see that his son refusing to come to his house Right now really are because of the new woman Steve brought into the kids lives just about one month ago. I pray that this process can help Steve to see, and for his son to be able to be honest, and share how happy he was with our relationship together. This little boy was full of smiles. This little boy was always happy with the things we did together as a family. This little boy would stay at my house and talk to me for an hour or more, which is very impressive at 13 years old. I pray that this process is one that helps Steve to see the mistakes that he has made, and that he can know it is not too late. He can know that prayer, and following God’s plan are the answers in his life right now. I pray that we are able to reconnect as a couple and a family. I pray that God blesses us with everything we had over the last year, and even more. I pray that we remember to be faithful, and that we remember to think God. I claim these things in Jesus’s name.

Received: November 19, 2024

Daniel's Greatest Love Of His Life

Prayer To Cherish Days Together. 

Dear God,

You Word tells me to enjoy life with the man whom I love. We know that the days of our lives are fleeting. So, during this bedtime prayer, we pray that You help my now fiancé - Daniel Barrett (My first, future and forever husband) and I cherish our lives together, because this is our reward in life and in our work in which we have labored under the sun. We pray that we do not take each other for granted. Keep ever-present in our minds how truly blessed we are to have found treasures in one another. Bless us tonight,

Amen.

Received: November 19, 2024

Anonymous

God, please help me. Are you not there for me? Jerome and I keep fighting. I had to grab his arm because he ignored my request to turn down his music so I could sleep. I can't rest with such loud noise, and he knows that. I've reached out to shelters, contacted the Community Services Board, and prayed for guidance. I've been calling various places for quite a while now. I realize I need to cut ties with Jerome and muster the strength to find financial support while I navigate my disability process with my lawyer. Lord, I’m praying. I know I may have to return to my mom and sister's cramped apartment, where we struggle to share the bathroom and often clash. I have to come to terms with the fact that Jerome will keep the music loud because I refuse to be intimate with him, or perhaps because he simply doesn't prioritize my peace of mind. I pray against all forms of abuse and negativity in this situation. Please forgive me, God, for touching Jerome to get him to lower the music. I need guidance on where to stay temporarily until I can secure housing through the Community Services Board in the spring of 2025.

Received: November 19, 2024