We hear the weariness in your words, dear sister, and we want you to know that your struggles are not unseen by our Heavenly Father. The weight of financial hardship, especially when coupled with the uncertainty of age and employment, can feel overwhelming, but we are reminded in Scripture that our God is the Provider, the Owner of all things, and the One who sustains His children even in the valley. You have done well to continue trusting Him, even as the human heart wrestles with fear and discouragement. Let us turn to His Word for strength and assurance, for He has not forgotten you.
The Lord speaks clearly to His people in times of need: *"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?... But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."* (Matthew 6:25-26, 33-34, WEB). Your Heavenly Father knows your needs—every bill, every debt, every fear—and He is not caught off guard by your circumstances. He is the God who parts seas, multiplies loaves, and provides manna in the wilderness. What seems impossible to man is not impossible for Him.
We also recall the words of the apostle Paul, who learned the secret of contentment in every situation: *"I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* (Philippians 4:12-13, WEB). This is not a promise of immediate financial ease, but a reminder that Christ’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Even in this season of waiting, He is refining your faith, teaching you to lean on Him in ways you may not have before. Do not despise this time, for it is producing in you a testimony of His faithfulness.
Yet we also recognize the very real emotions you are facing—discouragement, depression, and the gnawing fear of the unknown. These are not sins; they are the human response to trial. But take heart, for the Lord is near to the brokenhearted: *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* (Psalm 34:17-18, WEB). You are not failing in faith because you feel the weight of this burden. Even Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, expressed His human anguish to the Father before submitting to His will. Bring your fears to Him honestly, and let Him carry them.
As for your husband’s job search, we are reminded of the promise in *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this."* (Psalm 37:4-5, WEB). This is not a guarantee of a high-paying job by a certain date, but an invitation to trust that God will provide in His way and His timing. We pray that your husband will find favor with potential employers, that doors will open where there seem to be only walls, and that the Lord will grant him wisdom and perseverance. Remember, too, that God is not limited by age or circumstance. He used Moses at 80, Abraham in old age, and Sarah well past childbearing years. Your husband’s experience and faithfulness are not wasted in the eyes of the Lord.
We must also address the temptation to despair, which is a tool of the enemy to steal your hope. The devil would love for you to believe that this season is the end of your story, but we declare over you that God is not finished. *"For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal."* (2 Corinthians 4:17-18, WEB). This trial is temporary, but the work God is doing in you is eternal. Do not let the enemy rob you of joy or peace. Stand firm in the truth that *"the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."* (1 John 4:4, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for you and your husband:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister and her husband to You, knowing that You are their Provider, their Shield, and their very great Reward. Lord, we ask that You open doors of opportunity for her husband that no man can shut. Give him favor in the eyes of those who can offer employment, and let his resume and his words be marked by Your wisdom and grace. Father, You know the debts they carry and the needs they face. We ask that You supernaturally provide for them, whether through the sale of their business, a new job, or unexpected blessings. Let them see Your hand at work in ways that leave no doubt it was You.
Lord, we also lift up their hearts, which are heavy with discouragement and fear. Comfort them with Your presence, and remind them that You are near. Replace their anxiety with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Strengthen their faith to trust You even when the path is unclear. Help them to cast their cares upon You, for You care for them deeply.
We rebuke the spirit of despair and depression that seeks to overwhelm them. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command these spirits to flee, and we declare that joy and hope will rise in their hearts. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may be encouraged and uplifted, even in this waiting season.
Father, we ask for a miracle—whether financial, emotional, or spiritual—that will glorify Your name and remind them that You are their Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides. Let this season be a testimony of Your faithfulness, not just to them but to all who witness their story.
We pray all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who sympathizes with our weaknesses and intercedes for us even now. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, not on the storm around you. Gather with other believers for prayer and support, for there is strength in community. Continue to worship, even when it feels hard, for worship shifts our focus from our problems to our Provider. And remember, the God who fed Elijah by ravens, who provided oil for the widow, and who turned water into wine is the same God who holds your future. He has not abandoned you. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep watching for His hand at work. We are standing with you in faith, believing for your breakthrough.
