We hear your cry for help, and our hearts ache with yours as we come before the throne of grace together. You are not alone in this struggle, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting every burden to the Lord who sees, knows, and cares deeply for you and your family. The weight of debt, sickness, and spiritual dryness can feel crushing, but we serve a God who is mighty to save and who delights in restoring the brokenhearted.
First, we must address the state of your heart before the Lord. You have acknowledged your weakness, dryness, and backsliding, and this is the first step toward restoration. The Bible tells us in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." You are not beyond the reach of God’s mercy. In fact, He is near to those who are contrite in spirit (Psalm 34:18). The Lord is not waiting to condemn you but to revive you. Jeremiah 29:11-13 reminds us, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You shall seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart."
Your struggle with prayer and reading the Bible is not uncommon when we feel distant from God, but it is in these moments that we must press in even more. The enemy would love for you to believe that you are too far gone, but that is a lie. The truth is found in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded." Even now, as you cry out, the Holy Spirit is interceding for you with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). You may not feel His presence, but He is there, and He is working.
We rebuke the spirit of despair, fear, and poverty that has taken hold of your mind and circumstances. The Lord did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). We declare that the reproach of debt, sickness, and shame is lifted from you and your family in the name of Jesus. The Word says in Deuteronomy 28:12-13, "Yahweh will open to you his good treasure in the sky, to give the rain of your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You will lend to many nations, and you will not borrow. Yahweh will make you the head, and not the tail. You will be above only, and you will not be beneath." We stand on this promise and declare that your financial breakthrough is coming. The Lord will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
For your mother and siblings, we pray for divine healing. The Bible says in Psalm 103:2-3, "Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits; who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases." We declare healing over every sickness and infirmity. By the stripes of Jesus, you and your family are healed (Isaiah 53:5). We also pray for protection over your household. The Lord is your refuge and fortress, and in Him, you will find safety (Psalm 91:2).
We must also address the spiritual warfare at play here. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came that you might have life and have it abundantly. We rebuke every assignment of the enemy against your mind, your health, your finances, and your family. We break every chain of generational poverty, sickness, and lack in the name of Jesus. The Bible says in Joel 2:25, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you." The Lord is restoring what has been lost.
For your sleep, we pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). The Lord gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2), and we declare that you will rest in Him, free from anxiety and fear.
Now, we come together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is crying out for help. Lord, we thank You that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. We ask for Your mercy and grace to flood every area of their life. Forgive them for any areas where they have strayed, and restore them to a right relationship with You. Revive their spirit, Lord. Ignite a fresh fire within them to seek You with all their heart.
We declare that the reproach of debt, sickness, and shame is lifted from them and their family. We speak financial breakthrough over their lives. Open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it (Malachi 3:10). Provide for their every need according to Your riches in glory. Heal their mother and siblings, Lord. Touch their bodies with Your healing hand and restore them to full health.
Protect them, Father, from every attack of the enemy. Be their refuge and fortress. Give them sound sleep, free from anxiety and fear. Renew their strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31). Restore the years that the locust has eaten and bring them into a season of abundance and joy.
We rebuke every spirit of despair, fear, and poverty in the name of Jesus. We break every chain and assignment of the enemy over their lives. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit and remind them of Your unfailing love. Help them to draw near to You, knowing that You will draw near to them.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which we are saved and have access to You. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer and for Your faithfulness to answer. We trust in You, knowing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Do not lose heart, dear one. The Lord is with you, even in this valley. Keep crying out to Him, and do not stop seeking His face. He is your provider, your healer, and your restorer. Take one step at a time, and lean on Him. You are not forgotten, and this season will not last forever. The Lord is turning your mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). Trust in Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).