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I Need Help
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Posted by: Praying For Restoration
I'm supposed to move this weekend. My church put out an email to the group of guys who normally help people move, but as it is a holiday weekend, they've had zero responses. My current manager and friend put out an email to her group of guy friends, zero response. Most of my friends are moms who can't help because they've got kiddos in tow, or are also going out of town.
My husband has a large work van, guys who work for him, and could definitely help. He knows we are supposed to move this weekend, which is a visitation weekend for him with our daughter. He also knew as of several days ago that I have no help for moving.
I'm trying very hard to follow what I think is wise teaching -- to not ask him for help. My husband is the kind of guy who would have done anything for me (or anyone else) when he is in a good relationship with you. But with the breakdown of the marriage, he withdrew that. I don't know how to explain it very well, but it is kind of like withdrawing your favor and your very inner core, out of hurt, anger, drawing that line that helps you to actually leave and start a new life. He is slowly returning that sense of favor. He has done things like add me to their zoo membership with great aplumb . . . 
Been very helpful with visitation driving arrangements, honored me in some very important visitation issues (dropped custody battle for three day weekend visitation every other weekend and took standard two days with a wonderfully thoughtful way of potentially having three days in the future). So, he is starting to move into that, but still has some firm "boundaries" in place that I don't want to violate.
I would love to have him offer to help. To spend the day together doing stressful work and get a chance to show him more up close the changes the Lord has been making in me. I also think it would be great if he could feel more a part of this new place we are moving to and it would give me a real opportunity to show him gratitude, appreciation, and the like.
BUT, I've been praying about it and asking the Lord to lead him to ask me if I need help without me asking him.
SO, here it is Thursday, I am supposed to move this weekend, have no van, no help as of yet.
Would you please help me pray about this? That my husband would offer to help, if that is the Lord's will and His best for this situation, OR, that some other fellas would come forward from the previous group?
The housing group that owns these two places is reluctant to give me more time, but if I absolutely can't find anyone to help, I'm sure they will give me an extension. I also need to find work though, and the sooner I get into the new place and set up, the sooner I can return to my job search.
Just a wee bit going on in my life, eh? 
God is SO good, and I KNOW this new townhome was a gift from Him. So I can't imagine He would have no way for me to get into the new place! He supernaturally provided help for me last time I moved, and I'm confident in my Lord that He will hear my prayer and come to my aid.
Thank You Lord!
Blessings!
Erika
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Posted by: czynka
Dear Erika,
Im sure tht the Lord will provide help for you, its so funny that we are almost in the same situation again. Chin and i are going to be moving soon too, and we need help as well....
Oh Father, You have done so many wonderful things in Erika's life, it's as if You are setting the stage for the future, step by step.
Lord You i know that if You have initiated this move, then You will also provide.
I ask You to place it into D's heart to offer his assistance with the move, that the idea will be planted in his heart as a token of understanding and love. Maybe he is already pondering over the possibility of helping, but feels that he may be sending off the wrong signals as far as he is concerned.
Oh Father place a longing to help inside him, without him being concerned about the consequences.
Let there be other strong guys offering to help Erika this weekend, and please help her in all of this, moving house is always a stressful exoperience , i am sure Lord that You will bring more than enough willing hands to assist in the move.
I commit this weeken that Erika is moving into, into Your hands, and i ask You to bless her with peace in her heart while everything is going on, and beyond.
Take care of all the details, Father, right down to the tiniest thing, let everything go smoothly and with a minimum of stress. Let no mishaps occur, please see to it that it all happens quickley and efficiently.
In Jesus name. Amen.
I love you sis, xxx
Posted by: Praying For Restoration
Thank you SO much, sweetie. That is SO weird about how we are both going through something huge at the same time again! I wish we could help each other, but alas, the, um, what 8 hour time difference (appx) would be a problem . . . 
Lord, I made some more phone calls today to see if I could find some helpers, and still no word. Please Lord, speak to my husband, if it be your will, to inspire him to help us. And if that is not your will, please bring some help in another form. Also Lord, the forecast is for pouring rain for both this weekend and next. Please Lord, help us to find some dry spots in the midst of the rain to get the things moved without damaging anything.
Lord, things seem "dodgy" right now, but I am trusting in You. I thank You for having Your hand on us, for looking out for us, and being the provider for this little family. I love You Lord, and Your praise shall always be in my mouth!
In Jesus' Name,
Amen
Please keep praying for us! Thank you!!!
Posted by: WeRFamily
Father we know You are not a halfway God. We trust that Ericka will have all the help she needs this weekend to move into the home You have provided her. We know this was already worked out before the home was even offered. Lord, let the assistance come from sources You have set up with Your own hand, showing her once again, that You are in control of every step she takes. We ask this is Jesus name. Amen!
Posted by: ninababy73
Precious Lord, I offer my prayer in agreement with my other dear sisters. Father, You have provided so greatly and vigorously for Erika and her daughter. Father, You gave her this new beautiful place in which to live and we give You all the praise, glory and honor for it. Abba, it is my prayer along with others, that You will provide help for her to help her and her daughter get completely moved and settled into this beautiful place that You have given. Father, I pray believing in a good report of how once again, You have answered the prayers of Your child. You are mighty, Father and I give You all praise. In Your mighty name, I pray. Amen
Posted by: tucker
Lord,
It is now the weekend. We know that you have a plan for Erika and her family. Be with her and see her through this move. In your word, you say that if we believe we can move mountains. Move this mountain for Erika for we believe in you and your word.
We praise you heavenly Father for creating us in your image.
Amen