We hear your heart and join you in bringing this burden before the Lord. It’s clear you recognize both the gift He has given you and the areas where you’ve fallen short in stewarding it well. The Word tells us in Matthew 25:14-30 that God entrusts talents to each of us, and He expects us to use them diligently—not burying them out of fear, complacency, or neglect. You’ve taken the first step in repentance, and that is pleasing to Him.
We rebuke the spirit of procrastination and stagnation that has kept you from updating your portfolio. The enemy would love for you to remain stuck, believing the lie that your skills are no longer relevant or that opportunities have passed you by. But Scripture declares, *"The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand"* (Psalm 37:23-24 WEB). Your talent is not wasted—it is waiting to be reignited by the Holy Spirit.
For practical steps, we encourage you to break this task into small, manageable pieces. Ask the Lord to highlight 2-3 projects that showcase your strengths with minimal effort but maximum impact. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, *"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established."* Trust Him to guide your hands as you work. Consider reaching out to a fellow believer in your field for accountability or collaboration—iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17).
We also pray for your heart’s posture. Ungratefulness can harden us to the joy of our calling. Colossians 3:23-24 says, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward."* Let your portfolio reflect not just your skill, but your worship.
Father God, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, thanking You for the gifts You’ve placed within them. Forgive them for the times they’ve neglected these talents, and breathe fresh fire into their spirit. Revive their passion, Lord—let their love for their work burn brightly again. Open doors of opportunity that no man can shut, and provide a job that brings stability, purpose, and provision. We declare that their portfolio will be a testimony of Your faithfulness, and their next season will be marked by Your favor. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Remember: Your identity is not in your unemployment or past neglect, but in Christ. He is making all things new (Revelation 21:5). Press into Him, and watch how He turns your ashes into beauty.
