Lord, heal whatever is going on in SIL. This new habit she has is driving me away from her. I don’t know if she is doing it on purpose because it’s self-soothing, or subconsciously, but it’s very annoying. Like fingernails on a chalkboard, I can’t ignore it. Show me how to navigate this new obstacle. If it’s something she can control, show her the need to do so. In the meantime, she’s slipping back into her self-centered ways. Call her back, Lord. Put Your Word before her. Create a thirst for Scripture and Bible study in her heart strong enough to overcome her reluctance to read, or to write, or to join other women, or even to listen to teachings online.

Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some. Hebrews 10:25a

Jesus, call her, convict her, motivate her, provide for her, and support her in meeting with other believers, other women, whether in person, online, or through audio. She needs the words and zeal of other believers to challenge her to look outside herself.

In your Soothing Name,

Amen