Dear Mentor, Does God hear my prayers?

Dear Mentor, How do I stop my spiraling thoughts?

Dear Mentor, How do I shift my focus from difficult situations to God?

Dear Christian Mentor,

At times, I find myself in situations that seem overwhelming. I think if I had more money, a better career, connections, or were younger, I could fix this situation, and things would be better. “How do I shift from trusting what I can see and control to truly trusting God when my circumstances feel overwhelming?”

Dear Mentor, I feel unnoticed.

Dear Christian Mentor,

I have wrestled with self-doubt for many years. I grew up with the misconception that if I tried my hardest, everything I set my mind to would work out. If I were unsuccessful, it must have been because I did something wrong. How do I rest in the truth that God sees and values me when I still feel unnoticed, unsuccessful, or not enough by the world’s standards? 

Dear Mentor, How do I process a broken heart?

Dear Christian Mentor,

This last year has been full of sadness, and I feel broken. Over this last year, someone I loved very much passed away. I lost my job, which forced me to relocate, and I am now having difficulty finding good friends in my new town. I know the Lord cares for me, but I am struggling with the deep hurt and loneliness I am feeling.  

Dear Mentor, My soul is weary

Dear Christian Mentor,

I am at a point of exhaustion. Balancing my kid's schedule, marriage, career, and everyday responsibilities has become a constant struggle, leaving me little time to breathe. I am always stressed, anxious, and irritable. I keep telling myself this is just a phase and things will eventually ease, but my burden feels overwhelming. How do I find rest when my schedule doesn't slow down every day?

Dear Mentor, I don’t know what to pray anymore.

Dear Christian Mentor,

I have been praying about a difficult season that feels like forever, but I don’t feel God is listening. I pray and wait patiently, but I don’t feel God’s comfort or guidance on what to do. I am up all night with my thoughts and can only see the hardship before me. I am at a loss for words and don’t know what to pray anymore. What do I pray when it seems I have expressed my all to God?

Dear Mentor, I am anxious. Does that mean I am not a strong Christian?

Dear Christian Mentor,

I am struggling with anxiety and worry. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6 not to be anxious about anything, but I always feel anxious. My anxiety makes me feel fearful, worried and panicked. I often think of worst-case scenarios, which keep me up at night. As a result, I wonder if I am not a strong Christian or if I lack faith because of my anxiety. I feel like God might be disappointed in me because I have trouble trusting Him.

I am confused about the Bible's meaning when it says not to be anxious about anything. Are most Christians not worried about anything because they have a strong faith? I don't want to be anxious. I want to be free from anxiety, but I don't know how to achieve that.