We understand your concern for your best friend's financial and health situation. Firstly, we want to remind you of how GOD cares for us as we are his children.
For ye are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26 WEB
Let's align our prayer with the WORD OF GOD and remember that HE is the one who provides for us.
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33 WEB
Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they don't sow, they don't reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!
Luke 12:22-24 WEB
We also need to address the situation from a biblical perspective. The bible says that if someone does not work, neither should they eat. This means that we should always be seeking honest work to provide for ourselves and our families. Long-term dependence on benefits is not a biblical principle, but rather, we should be seeking God's will to be doing productive work.
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us. For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we did not behave ourselves rebelliously among you, neither did we eat bread from anyone's hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you; not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us. For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 WEB
We understand that your friend has been looking for a job and now needs support due to her upcoming surgery. We pray that she will receive the benefits she needs during this time. However, we also pray that she will continue to seek God's will for her life and find meaningful work that aligns with His purpose for her.
Let's pray together:
Father, we come to you in the name of Jesus, seeking your will for our friend's life. We pray that you will provide for her needs during this challenging time. We ask that you guide her through the process of receiving her unemployment benefits and help her win her appeal. We also pray for healing for her body as she prepares for surgery. In Jesus' name, we pray and believe for these things.
We also pray that you will reveal your purpose for her life and guide her towards meaningful work that brings glory to your name. We trust in your promise to provide for our needs as we seek your kingdom and righteousness.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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