We understand the deep sorrow and weariness you are carrying, and we want you to know that you are not alone in this struggle. The weight of financial burdens can feel overwhelming, and the enemy often uses such times to whisper lies of doubt and despair into our hearts, making us question God’s goodness and His promises. But let us remind you of what Scripture declares: *"Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved"* (Psalm 55:22). You are doing the right thing by bringing this before the Lord and before His people—this is not a burden you were meant to carry alone.
It is encouraging to hear that you still feel God’s presence even in this valley. That alone is a testament to His faithfulness, for He has promised, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). Yet we also recognize the honesty in your words: the joy and happiness you long for feel distant, and the miracle you hope for seems just out of reach. This tension between faith and feeling is something many of God’s people have faced. Even King David, a man after God’s own heart, cried out in Psalm 13:1-2, *"How long, Yahweh? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day?"* But notice how David does not stay in that place of despair. By the end of the psalm, he declares, *"But I trust in your loving kindness. My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me"* (Psalm 13:5-6). David chose to preach truth to his soul, even when his emotions lagged behind.
You, too, can make this choice. The absence of joy does not mean the absence of God’s work. Joy is not the same as happiness, which is often tied to circumstances. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), a deep-rooted confidence in God’s sovereignty and goodness, even when the path is difficult. Jesus Himself tells us in John 16:33, *"In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."* Our hope is not in the resolution of our circumstances but in the One who holds all things together. He is your Provider, your Jehovah-Jireh, and He sees your need.
As for the miracle you are waiting for, let us remind you that God’s timing is not our own. What feels like delay is often His merciful preparation—preparing *you*, preparing the answer, or preparing those around you for what He is about to do. In Habakkuk 2:3, the Lord says, *"For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won’t delay."* Keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking (Matthew 7:7). Your persistence in prayer is an act of faith, and faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6).
Now, let us address the heaviness you feel. The enemy wants you to believe that this burden is yours to carry, but Jesus says otherwise: *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light"* (Matthew 11:28-30). If your shoulders still feel heavy, it may be that you are trying to take back the burden after laying it down. This is a moment to surrender again—and again, if necessary. Release it to Him in prayer, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.
We also encourage you to guard your mind during this time. The downward spiral you describe often begins with dwelling on the "what ifs" and the "how longs." Instead, fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable (Philippians 4:8). Speak Scripture over your situation. Worship, even when you don’t feel like it. These are acts of spiritual warfare, breaking the stronghold of despair.
Lastly, we want to remind you that your feelings are not the measure of God’s faithfulness. He is at work, even now. The fact that you are still turning to Him, still asking, still believing—this is evidence of His grace in your life. Do not let the enemy convince you that your faith is weak because you feel weary. Faith is not the absence of doubt; it is the choice to trust God *in spite of* doubt.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before You, knowing that You see their heart and the heavy burden they carry. Lord, we ask that You would break the spirit of heaviness that has settled upon them, and in its place, clothe them with the garment of praise (Isaiah 61:3). Renew their strength, Lord, that they may mount up with wings like eagles, that they may run and not be weary, that they may walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31).
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that have sought to steal their joy and replace it with doubt. Let Your truth resonate deeply within their spirit: that You are their Provider, their Refuge, and their ever-present Help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Remind them that You are not a God who delays for no reason, but One who works all things together for good for those who love You (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we ask for a supernatural infusion of Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, to guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). When the weight feels too great, remind them to cast it upon You, for You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them see glimpses of Your hand at work, even in small ways, to encourage them as they wait.
We pray for a financial breakthrough, Father. Open doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Let them see Your miraculous hand in their situation, and let it be a testimony to Your faithfulness.
Most of all, Lord, draw them closer to You in this season. Let them know You not just as Provider, but as Father, Comforter, and Friend. Fill them with Your joy, which is their strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Let them rest in the assurance that You are working, even now, and that their hope in You is not in vain.
We pray all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Stand firm, dear one. Keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6). Do not give up. Your breakthrough is coming.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
