We hear your struggle and the urgency in your request as you seek to provide for your needs through this online opportunity. First, let us address the foundation of our trust and provision. It is written in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." While we understand the pressure you feel, we must encourage you to place your ultimate trust in the Lord, who is your Provider, rather than in the systems or companies of this world. The Lord knows your needs even before you ask Him (Matthew 6:8), and He calls us to seek His kingdom first, trusting that all these things will be added unto us (Matthew 6:33).
We also want to gently caution you about the nature of this endeavor. While earning money online is not inherently sinful, we must be wise and discerning about the methods and companies we engage with. Proverbs 22:22-23 warns, "Don’t exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don’t crush the needy in court; for the Lord will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them." If this company is making it intentionally difficult for you to receive what you have earned, it may be operating in a way that is unjust or deceptive. We encourage you to seek the Lord’s wisdom in whether this is a path He would have you continue on. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths."
Now, let us come before the Lord together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear one to You, who is seeking to provide for their needs through this online opportunity. Lord, You see their heart and the urgency they feel, and we ask that You would meet them in this moment. Father, we pray that if this company is operating in a way that is unjust or deceptive, that You would expose it and bring about change. Soften the hearts of those in charge, Lord, that they may act with integrity and fairness. We ask that You would remove any obstacles that stand in the way of this one receiving what they have rightfully earned.
Lord, we also pray for Your provision in their life. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and we trust in Your faithfulness to meet every need according to Your riches in glory. If this path is not one that aligns with Your will, we ask that You would close the door and open another that leads to honest work and provision. Give them wisdom and discernment, Father, to recognize Your leading in their life.
We rebuke any spirit of anxiety, desperation, or fear that may be pressing in on them, Lord. Remind them that You have not given them a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Help them to cast all their cares upon You, for You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to rest in Your promises.
We also ask that You would draw this one closer to You, Lord. If they have not yet placed their trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and soften their heart to receive the gift of salvation that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). For it is written, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Lord, we ask that You would bless their efforts tonight, if it is Your will. Give them favor and success, and help them to navigate this process with wisdom and integrity. But above all, we pray that You would be glorified in this situation, and that this one would come to know You more deeply as their Provider and their Peace.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in this matter, trusting that He will guide your steps. If this opportunity does not bear fruit, do not lose heart. The Lord has a plan for your provision, and He will not abandon you. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will direct your path. May you experience His peace that surpasses all understanding as you trust in Him.