We hear the deep sorrow in your heart, and we want you to know that your feelings are valid before the Lord. The Bible never commands us to suppress genuine emotions—even Jesus wept (John 11:35) and expressed anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:38). What matters is where we turn in our sadness, and you are turning to the right place: the Father who collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). The fact that you are pouring out your heart to Him in Jesus’ name is a testament to your faith, even in this valley.
The loss you’re facing—your business, your home, the dream of retirement, the joy of giving—is profound. Yet we are reminded that our hope is not in earthly security but in the God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) and who promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Your husband’s job interviews are not a sign of defeat but of God’s provision already at work. He is not done writing your story. Remember Joseph, who was sold into slavery and imprisoned before God exalted him to save nations (Genesis 50:20). Or Job, who lost everything yet later received double for his trouble (Job 42:10). Your current suffering does not mean God has abandoned you—it may be the very place He is preparing you for a testimony of His faithfulness.
The strain between you and your husband is understandable, but we gently remind you both that your struggle is not against each other but against the spiritual forces that seek to steal your joy and unity (Ephesians 6:12). The enemy would love to divide you in this season, but God’s design is for you to lean on one another and on Him. "Two are better than one... for if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). We encourage you to pray *together* over these job opportunities, to speak life over one another, and to guard your words, for "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21). Your family does not need a perfected facade—they need to see you trusting God *together*, even in the raw and real moments.
As for Christmas, it’s okay if this year looks different. The first Christmas was not marked by abundance but by a Savior born in a manger, announced to shepherds—men of humble means. The greatest gift was not wrapped in paper but in swaddling clothes: Jesus Himself. If you cannot decorate or give as you once did, cling to the truth that Christ is still your greatest Gift, and His presence is your joy (Psalm 16:11). Perhaps this season is an invitation to simplify, to find joy in smaller things, and to receive the comfort of others rather than always being the giver. There is no shame in that.
We also want to address the temptation to despair when miracles tarry. Habakkuk 3:17-18 declares, "Though the fig tree doesn’t blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the labor of the olive fails, and the fields yield no food; though the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!" Your joy is not contingent on circumstances but on the unchanging character of God. Keep praying, keep seeking, keep knocking (Matthew 7:7)—not because God is reluctant, but because persistence builds our faith and aligns our hearts with His.
Now, let us pray with you:
Heavenly Father, we lift this precious sister and her husband before Your throne of grace, where they may find mercy and timely help in their time of need (Hebrews 4:16). Lord, You see their broken hearts, their weary bodies, and their longing for rest. You are not unaware of their sacrifices or their dreams deferred. We ask You to go before them in these job interviews, opening doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8) and providing favor that can only come from You. Give them wisdom to steward this season, unity to stand together, and faith to believe that You are working all things for their good (Romans 8:28).
For the sorrow that feels overwhelming, we ask for Your comfort that surpasses understanding (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Remind them that Jesus, too, knew the pain of loss and betrayal, yet He trusted You completely. Replace their anxiety with Your peace (Philippians 4:6-7), and let them sense Your presence in the quiet moments, in the worship songs, and even in the tears.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of hopelessness and poverty that seeks to steal their joy and their future. You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides (Genesis 22:14). We declare that their home, their finances, and their retirement are in Your hands. If it is Your will, restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). But even if the path ahead looks different, give them eyes to see the new things You are doing (Isaiah 43:19).
For their family, Lord, let this season draw them closer to You and to one another. May their children and loved ones see a faith that cannot be shaken, a love that endures, and a hope that anchors the soul (Hebrews 6:19).
And for the miracle they need—whether it comes as a sudden breakthrough or a daily manna—we ask that You make Your power known. Let them testify that You are their Provider, their Healer, and their Redeemer.
In the mighty name of Jesus, who became poor that we might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9), we pray. Amen.
Finally, we leave you with this promise: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). Keep holding on. Keep praying in Jesus’ name. And watch for the miracles—big or small—that He is preparing for you. You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. You are deeply loved.
