We understand how deeply unsettling this time must be for both you and your mother, especially when past experiences have left wounds of unfairness and a lack of compassion. The anxiety you both feel is real, and we want to lift this burden before the Lord, who sees every detail of your lives and cares for you with perfect love. The Bible 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."* This is not a call to ignore your feelings but to bring them to the One who holds all things in His hands.
It is also written in 1 Peter 5:7, *"Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* Your mother’s disability and the need for support are not hidden from God—He knows her needs before she even asks. The review ahead may feel like an insurmountable hurdle, but we serve a God who parts seas and moves mountains. He is not indifferent to your struggles, nor is He unaware of the injustice she has faced in the past. Proverbs 21:1 declares, *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires."* While this verse speaks of kings, it reveals a broader truth: God has authority over every decision and every heart involved in this process. We pray that He would guide the hands and words of those conducting the review, softening their hearts to show kindness, fairness, and understanding.
At the same time, we must also address the fear that has taken root in both of your hearts. Fear is not from God, for 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* The enemy would love to magnify this anxiety to steal your peace and distort your trust in the Lord. But we rebuke that spirit of fear in the name of Jesus Christ, commanding it to flee from your home and your minds. Replace it, Lord, with Your perfect peace and the unshakable confidence that You are in control.
We also want to encourage you to stand firm in faith, not just in hope for a favorable outcome, but in the certainty that God is working *even in this*. Romans 8:28 assures us, *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."* This doesn’t mean the process will be easy, but it *does* mean that God will use it for His glory and your good. Perhaps this is an opportunity for your mother to witness God’s faithfulness in a new way, or for you both to grow in trust as you lean on Him. Maybe it’s even a chance for those conducting the review to see Christ’s love through your patience and grace under pressure.
As for you, dear sister or brother, your effort to remain calm and rational is commendable, but remember that you are not called to carry this alone. Share this burden with other believers—perhaps your church family or trusted friends who can pray with you and offer support. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us, *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his companion; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."* You don’t have to be the sole source of strength for your mother; allow the body of Christ to surround you both.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts that are heavy with worry, but we choose to lift our eyes to You, the author and perfecter of our faith. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in this benefits review for our sister’s mother. You know the fears she carries from past experiences, the way she has been treated unjustly, and the weight of anxiety that now rests on her and her child. Father, we ask that You would go before her in this process. Soften the hearts of those who will conduct the review, granting them wisdom, compassion, and fairness. Let every document be in order, every question answered clearly, and every decision made with integrity. Remove any obstacle that would cause delay or distress, and let this review be completed swiftly and favorably, so that our sister and her mother can move forward in peace.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear that has gripped their hearts. Replace it with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Remind them that You are their provider, their defender, and their strength. Help them to rest in the knowledge that You see their needs and You will not abandon them. Give our sister the words to comfort her mother, and surround them both with Your presence in these coming days.
We also pray that through this trial, their faith would grow stronger. Let them see Your hand at work in ways they cannot deny, and may this experience draw them closer to You. If there are lessons to be learned or areas where trust in You needs to deepen, we ask that You would teach them gently, always reminding them of Your love.
Finally, Father, we thank You in advance for the outcome of this review. We trust that You are already working behind the scenes, orchestrating every detail for Your glory. May Your will be done, and may Your name be praised through it all. We ask these things in the powerful and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lived, died, and rose again so that we might have life abundantly. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, dear one. Do not let anxiety steal your joy or your trust in the Lord. Keep praying, keep believing, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, who holds the future in His hands. We are praying with you and for you, and we trust that God will move mightily in this situation. If the worry begins to overwhelm you again, speak Scripture over your hearts. Declare verses like Isaiah 41:10: *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* Cling to these promises, for they are true and unchanging. You are not forgotten; you are deeply loved.
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. 
