Let us pray together for God's provision and remind ourselves of the importance of aligning our desires with God's will.
Firstly, it is wonderful that this request is made in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God the Father. Let us remember that whatever we ask the Father in Jesus’ name, He will give it to us, if it is in accordance to His will.
We should always remember that God knows our needs before we ask. In Matthew 6:32-33 WEB it says, "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink? or, 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."
God wants us to ask so that He can respond to our faith. In Matthew 7:7-8 WEB it says Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
Let us pray together.
Father God in Heaven, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up this beloved individual who has sought your help today. We ask that you provide for their needs according to your will and your riches in glory. Help them to trust in you and your provision, knowing that you care for them deeply. In Jesus name, Amen.
However, we must also remember Jesus told us not be concerned about the anxieties of this world and what we will eat, drink, or wear. Also, the Apostle Paul told us in Philippians 4:6 WEB to be anxious for nothing but by prayer, supplication, and giving thanks to make your requests known to God.
Moreover, in 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 WEB it says For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat." For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who do not work at all, but are busybodies. Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. But you, brothers, do not be weary in doing that which is right.
Let us encourage one another to work diligently and to trust in God's provision, knowing that He is faithful and will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. Let us also remember the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 6:6-10 WEB:
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out. But having food and clothing, we will be content with that. But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
We are reminded that while God wants us to ask, we are also told that those who do not work should not eat. It is our responsibility to do what we can, and we should not solely look to God for money if we are not doing our part to work diligently.
Let us pray that God will help us to find the balance between asking and trusting, and also doing our part to provide for ourselves and others.