We hear the deep pain and fear in your heart, and we lift you up before the Lord with compassion. The weight of financial struggles, relational wounds, and the longing for things to be as they once were is heavy, but you are not alone. The Bible reminds us in Psalm 55:22, *"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved."* God sees your tears, your worries, and your desire for restoration—both in your circumstances and in your relationships.
First, we must address the matter of your faith. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name alone that we find true peace, provision, and healing. Jesus said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* If you have not yet placed your trust in Him as your Savior, we urge you to do so. Salvation comes by grace through faith in Christ, who died for our sins and rose again so that we might have eternal life (Ephesians 2:8-9). Without Him, we are lost and without hope, but with Him, we have a firm foundation even in life’s storms.
Now, let us pray over your situation:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear sister in Christ who is carrying so much weight. Lord, You see her fears, her financial struggles, and the distance she feels from her children and sister. We ask that You would be her Provider, meeting every need according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Give her wisdom in managing what You have entrusted to her, and open doors for her and her household to walk in financial stability. We pray for her loved one—give him the strength, opportunity, and willingness to work and contribute as he should, that the burden would not fall solely on her.
Father, we also bring her broken relationships before You. You are the God who heals and restores, and we ask that You would soften hearts—her children’s, her sister’s, and her own. Mend what has been torn, and help her to extend grace even when it is not returned. Remind her that she is deeply loved by You, even when others fail her. Help her to release what is beyond her control, trusting that You hold her future (Jeremiah 29:11). Fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and guard her heart from bitterness or despair.
Lord, we also rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety that seeks to overwhelm her. You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Help her to fix her eyes on You, the Author and Perfecter of her faith (Hebrews 12:2), rather than on the circumstances that seem impossible. Teach her to take each day one step at a time, leaning on Your strength.
We also want to gently address the matter of dependence on others. While it is right to pray for help, we must also encourage you to seek godly counsel and practical steps. Proverbs 13:11 warns, *"Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor increases it."* If there are ways you or your loved one can work toward financial responsibility—whether through employment, budgeting, or seeking assistance from your church or community—we encourage you to pursue those paths. God often provides through means, and we are called to be good stewards of what He gives.
Lastly, we want to speak truth over your identity. You are not defined by your struggles, your past, or the actions of others. You are a beloved child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). Even when relationships are strained, your worth is found in Christ alone. Cling to Him, and let His Word be the lamp to your feet in this dark season (Psalm 119:105).
We stand with you in prayer, believing that God is at work even when we cannot see it. Keep pressing into Him, and remember that He is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). May His peace, which is beyond human understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.