We come before the Lord with you in this time of need, lifting your struggles and concerns to the Father, who knows all things and provides for His children. First, we must address that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the throne of God. The Scriptures remind us in John 14:6, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we can approach God with confidence, knowing He hears and answers our prayers. If you have not yet placed your trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13).
We also notice that you have mentioned seeking help from someone referred to as "Bro ### makabai." We must caution you that our trust and dependence must be placed solely in the Lord, not in man. Jeremiah 17:5 warns, *"Thus says Yahweh: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh.’"* While God can use people to bless us, we must never elevate any human to a place of worship or reliance that belongs to God alone. Our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2).
As for your financial struggles, we understand the weight of not knowing how your needs will be met. But Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:25-34 not to be anxious about our lives, saying, *"Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ ... For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* This is not a promise of wealth, but a promise that God will provide what you *need* as you seek Him first.
We must also ask: Are you being a good steward of what the Lord has already placed in your hands? Proverbs 21:20 says, *"There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up."* If you have even a little money, are you managing it wisely, budgeting for necessities, and avoiding waste? Are you seeking work diligently, trusting that *"whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might"* (Ecclesiastes 9:10)? Laziness and poor stewardship can hinder God’s provision, but diligence honors Him.
Additionally, are you giving to the Lord even in your lack? Malachi 3:10 challenges us, *"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,’ says Yahweh of Armies, ‘if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be room enough for.’"* Tithing is not a transaction with God, but an act of faith and obedience that opens the door for His blessing. It is also an acknowledgment that *everything* we have belongs to Him.
Lastly, we must examine our hearts: Are we seeking God’s will in our financial struggles, or are we simply asking Him to fund our own desires? James 4:3 warns, *"You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures."* Let us seek first His kingdom, trusting that He will provide what is best for us, even if it is not what we expect.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother before You, asking for Your divine provision and wisdom in his life. Lord, forgive him for any misplaced trust in man rather than in You, and draw him closer to You through this trial. If he has not yet surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, we pray that You would open his heart to receive Your Son as his Lord and Savior today. Teach him to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that You will provide all that he needs.
Father, we ask that You would open doors of opportunity for honest work, that he may labor with his hands and provide for himself. Give him wisdom to steward well even the little he has, and convict his heart to honor You with his finances, including the tithe. Break any spirit of greed, laziness, or fear that may be hindering Your blessing in his life.
Lord, we rebuke any scheme of the enemy to keep him in lack or to lead him into ungodly dependencies. Let Your light shine upon his path, and may he walk in obedience to Your Word. Provide for him, Lord—not just financially, but spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Let him testify of Your faithfulness and goodness.
We also pray that You would surround him with godly counsel and community, that he may not walk this path alone. Remove any ungodly influences or idols from his life, and let him fix his eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of his faith.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray, trusting that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Amen.