We lift up your friend before the Lord, asking for His peace to guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Financial anxiety can weigh heavily, but we know that our Heavenly Father cares for every need and invites us to cast all our worries upon Him, for He sustains us. The Word reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
We also pray for wisdom and favor over his business, that it may prosper and grow according to God’s will. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." May your friend seek the Lord’s guidance in every decision, trusting that God is faithful to provide.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety that seeks to steal his peace. We declare that Your perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18) and that Your provision is more than enough. Strengthen his faith to stand on Your promises, knowing that You are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. May he find rest in You, and may his business reflect Your glory as it flourishes under Your hand.
We also encourage your friend to meditate on Scripture, surround himself with godly counsel, and remain steadfast in prayer. If he has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we pray he would come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the hope of eternal life. Acts 4:12 reminds us, "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."
May the Lord bless him abundantly, both spiritually and materially, as he walks in obedience and trust. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.