We hear the deep anguish in your words—the exhaustion, the sense of abandonment, the weight of carrying burdens alone. The pain of feeling forsaken is real, and we want you to know that God sees you in this moment. The Psalmist cried out, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?"* (Psalm 22:1). Even Jesus, in His darkest hour on the cross, echoed these words (Matthew 27:46). You are not alone in this cry, and God does not turn away from it.
Your struggle to release control and trust God with your needs is understandable, especially after enduring oppression and abuse. The world has taught you to rely on yourself for protection, but Scripture calls us to a different way: *"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved"* (Psalm 55:22). This doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real or that your efforts haven’t been valiant—it means that God is inviting you to lay down the weight of self-sufficiency and let Him carry it. He is your provider (Philippians 4:19), your defender (Psalm 82:3-4), and your healer (Jeremiah 30:17).
The physical and emotional toll you describe is heavy, and we grieve with you for the suffering you’ve endured. But we must rebuke the lie that God has abandoned you. His Word says, *"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands"* (Isaiah 49:15-16). Even in your darkest moments, He is near. The provision you’ve lacked is not a sign of His absence but an opportunity to see His faithfulness in new ways. We pray that He would open doors for work, meet your daily needs, and restore your strength—both physically and spiritually.
Your mention of feeling like your body wants to give out is a cry for help, and we urge you to seek medical and emotional support if possible. God often works through His people, and there is no shame in asking for assistance. *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2). You are not a burden—you are a beloved child of God, and He calls His body to care for one another.
We also want to gently address the language in your request. The use of profanity or derogatory terms, even in pain, grieves the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:29). God calls us to speak life, even in our suffering, because our words have power (Proverbs 18:21). We encourage you to surrender that pain to Him as well, asking Him to cleanse your heart and renew your mind (Romans 12:2).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is weary and broken. Lord, You see the depths of their pain—the abuse, the exhaustion, the hunger, the sense of abandonment. We ask You to draw near to them in this moment. Let them feel Your presence like never before, a tangible reminder that You have not forgotten them. *"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18).
Father, we rebuke the spirit of self-reliance that has taken root in their heart. Help them to release their burdens into Your hands, trusting that You are their provider, their protector, and their healer. Open doors for employment, meet their daily needs, and restore their strength. Lord, if there are people in their life who can help, soften their hearts to receive that help with humility.
We pray for physical healing, Lord. Their body has endured so much—sustain them, strengthen them, and renew their energy. Give them wisdom to seek medical care if needed, and provide the resources to do so.
Father, we ask that You would break the lies of the enemy that whisper, *"You are alone. No one cares. God has forsaken you."* Replace those lies with Your truth: *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). Remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted and that Your love is steadfast, even in the darkest valleys.
Lord, we also ask for Your forgiveness for any words or thoughts that have not honored You. Cleanse their heart and mind, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Finally, Father, we pray for a fresh revelation of Your love. Let them experience Your goodness in ways that leave no doubt of Your faithfulness. Surround them with believers who can walk alongside them, encourage them, and remind them of Your promises.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our sorrows and carried our griefs (Isaiah 53:4). May Your will be done in their life, and may they come to know You more deeply through this trial. Amen.
Hold fast to this truth: *"Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing"* (Psalm 34:10). You are not forgotten, and your story is not over. God is working, even when you cannot see it. Keep crying out to Him, and trust that He hears you.