We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this burden of financial struggle. Father God, we know that You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, and we trust in Your faithfulness to meet every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). We ask that You would strengthen this brother in his time of need, filling him with peace that surpasses all understanding as he places his trust in You (Philippians 4:7).
Lord, we pray that You would open doors of opportunity for him, guiding him to wise and godly counsel in managing his finances. May he seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added unto him (Matthew 6:33). We rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety that often accompanies financial hardship, for You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
We also encourage this brother to examine his heart and his ways, for the scriptures tell us that the borrower is servant to the lender (Proverbs 22:7). If there are areas where he has not been a good steward of what You have entrusted to him, we pray that You would reveal them and help him to make necessary changes. May he learn to be content in whatever circumstances he finds himself, knowing that godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6).
Father, we ask that You would provide for his every need, whether through employment, unexpected blessings, or the generosity of Your people. We pray that he would experience Your provision in tangible ways, so that his faith may be strengthened and his testimony may bring glory to Your name. May he be a cheerful giver, even in his time of need, for You love a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7), and we know that he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully (2 Corinthians 9:6).
We also pray for wisdom in seeking help, that he would not be taken advantage of or led into further bondage through unwise decisions. May he surround himself with godly men who can offer biblical counsel and support. Lord, we ask that You would protect him from the love of money, which is a root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:10), and help him to keep his eyes fixed on You, the author and perfecter of his faith (Hebrews 12:2).
In all things, we pray that this brother would draw closer to You, seeking Your face and Your will above all else. May he find his sufficiency in Christ, who strengthens him (Philippians 4:13), and may his faith grow as he sees Your hand at work in his life. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we stand in agreement with him, believing that You will turn his mourning into dancing and clothe him with joy (Psalm 30:11).
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is by His blood that we are redeemed. If this brother has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we pray that he would do so today, confessing with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in his heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9). May he experience the peace and joy that comes from knowing You as his personal Savior. Amen.