"Hey! Now it's my turn to ask for some prayers...

I've been experiencing a lot of stress lately, mostly pertaining to schedules and an endless amount of things I have to get done. I'm also struggling with a certain friendship. Finally, I've been having a lot of issues with self-confidence and my body image. I know that is a lot, and my issues are pretty unrelated, so sorry about that. Thanks :)"

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3:3-4  (emphasis mine)

"Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'  Gen 1:26 (emphasis mine)

Abba,

You are wonderful, merciful, gracious, and kind. Who can know the depths of Your love for us? Father, we struggle at times with self-image, self-worth, and seeing the value in ourselves. We connect with hufflepuffturtle in this and lift them up before You. Father, You created them in Your image! A wonder of creation, the pinnacle of all that You had done. We ask that You would speak into their life of the immeasurable value You see in them. That though they struggle with self-image, You are there whispering to them of their beauty.

We also ask You, please ease the stress that has cropped up in their life. Give them a sense of peace that passes all understanding; to be still in the midst of the storms of life and know that You are God. 

Grant them wisdom in the case of their friendship. Help them to see if it is healthy to still be friends with this person, or if the time has come part ways. You alone know the right road to take, please show them the way. 

These things we ask in Jesus name and as Your children, Amen.