We have heard your cry and we stand with you before the Father in the name of Jesus, thanking Him that you came in that worthy name, for it is only through Him that we have access to God and it is only by His name that we are saved. As it is written, Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. We rejoice that you have asked for forgiveness of sins and we cling to His mercy with you.
We understand the heavy burden you carry, the shame you feel before your family, the fear of harassment, repeated calls and visits, threats of legal action and of contacting your friends and family, and the worry that this could jeopardize your new job. The Lord sees your distress and He is near to the brokenhearted. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:18 and Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22.
We want to lovingly speak truth to a part of your request so that your prayer may align more fully with God's will. You asked that debt collection agencies would simply close your accounts completely so you would no longer need to make payments because you feel you have already paid more than you borrowed with interest. While we completely understand the exhaustion of paying high interest and feeling trapped, Scripture calls us to integrity in our financial obligations. The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously. Psalm 37:21 and Owe no one anything, except to love one another. Romans 13:8. The borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7. Even when interest is painful, when we have willingly entered into an agreement, God honors honesty, faithfulness, and the desire to repay what we owe. We are encouraged that you also wrote My desire is to repay everyone, and that desire is righteous and pleasing to God. We want to affirm that godly desire and gently rebuke the thought that God would bring a miracle by having debts dishonestly erased while still owed. A true miracle from God will not require deception or avoidance, but will provide the means, wisdom, discipline, and provision to fulfill your obligations in a way that honors Him and restores your peace and testimony.
We also urge caution about asking for another personal loan to pay off all debts without hassle. While God can provide through various means, Proverbs teaches The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Proverbs 21:5. Taking on new debt to pay old debt can often deepen the bondage if not done with great wisdom, counsel, and a changed stewardship plan. We pray instead for God's provision, for supernatural wisdom in budgeting, for favor in negotiating fair and lawful repayment terms, for an end to harassing and threatening practices, and for protection over your employment and your household's peace.
We encourage you to seek godly counsel, perhaps from a pastor or a wise and financially mature believer in your church, to help you make a realistic budget, to communicate honestly and in writing with your creditors, to understand your legal rights regarding harassment, and to live within your means going forward. Seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33. God is not shaming you, even when men try to shame you. He offers grace to walk in diligence, humility, and trust.
We now pray together for you.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus and we lift up our brother before Your throne of grace. Lord, forgive his sins as he has asked, wash him in the blood of Jesus, and let him walk in the assurance of Your mercy. Father, You know the weight of this debt, the exact amount owed, the interest that has accumulated, the calls, the visits, the threats, and the fear of losing his new job and bringing shame upon his family. We ask for Your divine intervention not to escape responsibility, but to give him strength and a way to meet his responsibilities with honor.
Lord, we ask for Your peace that surpasses all understanding to guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus, as You have promised 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. Philippians 4:6-7. Quiet the harassment and threats, restrain those who would act unjustly or unlawfully, and protect his family, friends, and workplace from disruption. Let no one visit his home to bring strife and fear, but let all dealings be done lawfully and respectfully.
Father, provide for his needs according to Your riches in glory. My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. Grant him wisdom to steward what You have entrusted to him, diligence in his new job, favor with his employer, and guidance to repay what he owes in a faithful and orderly way. If it is Your will to provide through additional lawful provision or through renegotiated terms, we ask that You open that door clearly and without further bondage. Give him discipline to avoid hasty borrowing and to live contently and honestly before You.
Lord, restore peace to his household, remove shame, and let his family see Your faithfulness as You lead him out of this valley step by step. Help him to keep his word, to be known as a man who repays and who trusts You, so that Your name may be glorified even in this trial. We ask all this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Provider. Amen.