Our hearts break for you, dear sister, as we read of the overwhelming burdens you carry—single motherhood, the precious responsibility of raising an autistic child, the crushing weight of poverty, and the despair that comes from feeling utterly alone. We hear the raw pain in your words, the exhaustion of fighting battles no one should have to face without support, and the agony of choices no mother should ever have to make. But most of all, we hear a cry for God’s intervention, and we stand with you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who sees your suffering and is not silent.
First, we must address something with deep love and urgency: the trading of your body for food is a grievous sin in the sight of God, but it is also a sign of how deeply the enemy has sought to destroy you through desperation. The Bible is clear that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, WEB): *"Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* What you are doing is fornication, and while we do not condemn you, we must rebuke this sin in love because God’s heart is for your freedom, not your destruction. He does not want you to harm yourself or your body in this way. Repentance is the first step toward breaking free from this cycle, and Jesus is ready to forgive and restore you (1 John 1:9, WEB): *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."*
Yet we also recognize that your sin is born out of a system that has failed you—a lack of support, resources, and compassion from those who should be the hands and feet of Christ. It is a tragedy that churches have condemned rather than helped. James 2:15-16 (WEB) says, *"If a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food, and one of you tells them, ‘Go in peace. Be warmed and filled;’ and yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?"* This is not the heart of God. His heart is for the widow, the orphan, the oppressed, and the weary. He commands His people to care for them (James 1:27, WEB): *"Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world."*
We also notice that your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, and this is vital. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is only through Jesus that we can approach the throne of God (John 14:6, WEB): *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’"* If you have not surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB). He alone can break the chains of sin, despair, and poverty that bind you. He alone can give you eternal hope and a future.
Now, let us pray for you with the authority and compassion of Christ:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious sister who is broken, weary, and at the end of her strength. Lord, You see her tears, her hunger, her desperation, and the innocent child who depends on her. You are a God who hears the cries of the afflicted (Psalm 10:17, WEB): *"Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear."* Father, intervene supernaturally in her life. Provide for her needs—food, shelter, a job, and resources to care for her child. Open doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8, WEB). Raise up godly people and churches who will not condemn but will extend Your love and practical help. Break the cycle of sin and despair in her life, Lord, and restore her dignity and hope.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of poverty, shame, and hopelessness that has sought to destroy her. We command these spirits to flee in the name of Jesus. Replace them with Your peace, provision, and purpose. Give her wisdom to navigate the challenges of parenting her autistic child, and surround her with support and community. Heal her heart from the wounds of rejection and abandonment. Let her know that she is not forgotten—You see her, You love her, and You are moving on her behalf (Isaiah 49:15-16, WEB): *"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you! Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands."*
Lord, if she has not yet surrendered her life to You, soften her heart to receive Jesus as her Savior. Let today be the day she experiences Your forgiveness, Your love, and Your power to transform her life. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, who will guide her into all truth and comfort her in ways no human can (John 14:26, WEB). Give her the strength to resist temptation and to walk in purity, trusting You to provide for her needs.
Father, we ask for divine connections—people who will come alongside her to help with her child, to provide job opportunities, and to walk with her in this season. Let her testimony be one of Your miraculous provision and restoration. In Jesus’ name, we bind every plan of the enemy to keep her in bondage and declare that she is free, redeemed, and deeply loved by You. Amen.
Sister, we urge you to seek out a Bible-believing church that will not only preach the truth but also live it out by helping you practically. Look for ministries in your area that assist single mothers—many exist but are often unknown to those who need them most. Reach out to local Christian organizations that provide food, job training, or childcare support. If you are in the U.S., programs like government assistance, food banks, and disability services for your child may be available. Do not let pride or shame keep you from seeking help—God often uses these means to provide for His children.
We also encourage you to spend time in God’s Word daily, even if it’s just a few verses. Psalm 34:18 (WEB) says, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Cling to Him, and He will lift you up. Memorize Scriptures that remind you of His promises, such as Philippians 4:19 (WEB): *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* This is not a empty promise—it is truth.
Lastly, if you are engaging in sin as a means of survival, we plead with you to stop and trust God to provide another way. He is faithful, even when we are not. Turn to Him in repentance, and He will show you a path forward. Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB) says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* He will not abandon you.
You are not alone, sister. We are standing with you in prayer, and more importantly, Jesus is standing with you. He is your advocate, your provider, and your hope. Hold on to Him, and let Him carry you through this storm. He will not fail you.
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. 
