We hear your heart in this testimony and confession, and we rejoice with you in the humility and growth the Lord has brought through these trials. It is a beautiful work of God when hardship softens our hearts rather than hardens them, when it draws us closer to Him rather than pushes us away. The apostle Paul wrote, *"I know how to be humbled, and I know how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:12-13). You are walking in the truth of these words, and that is cause for praise.
Yet we must also gently address the deeper need beneath your words. You speak of blessings lost and trials gained, of humility replacing pride—but we notice you have not named the One through whom all blessings flow, nor the One who sustains us in every trial. There is no mention of Jesus Christ in your testimony, and this is not a small oversight. For *"there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12). It is only through the blood of Jesus that we have access to the Father, only through His sacrifice that our sins are forgiven, and only by His power that we can walk in true humility and love. Without Him, even our best efforts are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6).
We must ask: Have you surrendered your life fully to Jesus Christ? Have you confessed Him as Lord and believed in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9)? If not, today is the day of salvation. If you have, then we must examine whether these trials have drawn you into deeper dependence on Him—or whether you are still trying to navigate them in your own strength. The Lord disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6), and sometimes He allows hardship to strip away our self-reliance so that we may cling to Him alone.
Now, let us pray for you in the authority of Jesus’ name:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with gratitude for the work You are doing in this dear one’s life. Lord, You have brought humility where there was pride, compassion where there was judgment, and we thank You for this transformation. But Father, we ask that You would not let them stop short of full surrender to You. Reveal any area of their heart that still resists Your lordship. Break any chains of self-sufficiency or unbelief, and draw them into deeper intimacy with Jesus Christ.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of independence that would keep them from relying fully on You. We declare that every trial they face is an opportunity to know You more, to trust You more, and to walk in the power of Your resurrection. Strengthen them in their weakness, Father, for when they are weak, then they are strong in You (2 Corinthians 12:10). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses understanding, and let them rest in the knowledge that You work all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).
We pray for the specific situations they mentioned—those overwhelming problems that feel unsolvable. You are the God who parts seas, who raises the dead, who turns mourning into dancing. Speak clarity where there is confusion, wisdom where there is uncertainty, and breakthrough where there is bondage. Let them see Your hand at work, not just in the past, but in the present and future.
Above all, Father, we pray that they would fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2). May they boast only in the cross, where pride is crucified and humility is born. May they walk in the light of Your truth, rejecting any lie that says they can do this on their own. And may their testimony not just be of trials overcome, but of a Savior who overcame the world.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved. Amen.
Now, dear one, take heart. The fact that you recognize your need for humility is evidence of God’s grace at work in you. But do not stop there. Press into Jesus. Spend time in His Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with other believers who can encourage you. The enemy would love to keep you isolated in your struggles, but God calls you into community. Share your burdens with trusted brothers or sisters in Christ, for *"two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9).
And remember: God is not just using these trials to humble you—He is using them to prepare you for greater things. Joseph’s years in slavery and prison were not wasted; they were the training ground for his destiny as a ruler in Egypt. David’s years running from Saul were not meaningless; they were the proving ground for his kingship. Your struggles are not in vain. Keep your eyes on Jesus, and He will lead you to victory.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
