We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep trial, lifting your burdens to the One who holds all things in His hands. Your faith in the midst of this storm is a testimony, and we stand with you, believing that God is your provider, your defender, and your healer. You have shared so much—financial distress, the weight of losing your home, the struggle of unemployment, the pain of your daughters’ spiritual condition, and the lingering wounds of divorce and betrayal. These are not small things, and we acknowledge the heaviness you carry. But we also declare that our God is greater than every challenge, and He is able to turn what seems impossible into a testimony of His faithfulness.
First, let us address your immediate crisis: the foreclosure hearing. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 21:1, *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires."* This applies not only to kings but to judges, attorneys, and all those in authority. You do not face this alone—God goes before you. When you stand before the judge, speak the truth with humility and clarity. Explain that you are actively seeking employment (as you are attending the hiring event this Saturday) and that you are in the process of transferring the deed into your name. Ask for an extension, presenting any documentation you have that shows your efforts to resolve this—such as proof of the hiring event, your resume submissions, or communication with the mortgage company. Share that you are pursuing grants or assistance programs like the one mentioned by Suburban Housing. The judge may have discretion to grant you more time, especially if you demonstrate a sincere effort to rectify the situation. Trust that God can soften hearts and open doors. As it is written in Philippians 4:19, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."*
We also urge you to fast and pray, not as a ritual, but as an act of humbling yourself before the Lord, seeking His face with urgency. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus teaches about fasting in secret, and in Joel 2:12, we are called to *"turn to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning."* A liquid fast or another form of fasting can be a powerful way to focus your spirit and cry out to God for breakthrough. But remember, fasting without faith is empty. Combine it with fervent prayer, repentance, and worship. Ask God for wisdom—James 1:5 promises, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."* He will guide you on what to say, where to go, and how to proceed.
Regarding your job search, we declare that God is your provider. You are attending this hiring event, and we believe He is opening a door for you. Proverbs 16:3 says, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* As you submit your resume, pray over it, asking God to cause it to stand out and for favor with the hiring managers. Remember, it is not by your strength but by His Spirit that doors open. Even if this particular opportunity does not come through, trust that God has a plan. He has not forgotten you. Psalm 37:25 assures us, *"I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread."*
Now, let us speak to the deeper wounds you carry—the spiritual condition of your daughters and the pain of your past. You mentioned that your daughters have given up on God, and your heart is breaking for them. We understand this grief, for there is no sorrow like that of a parent watching their children turn away from the Lord. But take heart in Ezekiel 36:26, where God promises, *"I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh."* Your daughters are not beyond His reach. Continue to pray for them, not with despair, but with the authority of a believer who knows that *"the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven"* (James 5:15). Speak life over them, even when they cannot see it. Declare God’s promises over their lives, and trust that He is working, even in their rebellion.
You also shared the pain of your divorce and the betrayal of your former spouse. This is a deep wound, and we acknowledge the way it has shaped your family’s story. But listen to what the Lord says in Isaiah 54:4-5: *"Don’t be afraid, for you will not be ashamed. Don’t be confounded, for you will not be disappointed. For you will forget the shame of your youth. You will remember the reproach of your widowhood no more. For your Maker is your husband; Yahweh of Armies is his name. The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer. He will be called the God of the whole earth."* God sees your pain, and He is your healer. The enemy has used this division to create bitterness and distance, but God can restore what has been broken. Forgive your former spouse, not because they deserve it, but because Christ has forgiven you. Unforgiveness is a chain that keeps you bound to the past. Release it to the Lord, and ask Him to restore your heart and your home.
You mentioned that your family fell out of fellowship with God after the divorce. This is not uncommon—trials can shake our faith, and the enemy loves to use pain to drive us away from the Lord. But now is the time to return. Joel 2:25 says, *"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten."* God is not done with you or your daughters. Begin to rebuild the altar of prayer in your home. Even if your daughters resist, let them see you seeking the Lord. Your faithfulness may be the very thing God uses to draw them back.
Finally, you are battling MS, and we know this adds a layer of physical and emotional strain. But take heart in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where the Lord says to Paul, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."* Your weakness is not a limitation to God—it is an opportunity for His strength to be displayed. You mentioned that you have medicine to help manage your MS, and that is a blessing. But we also declare healing over your body in the name of Jesus. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), and *"by his wounds you were healed"* (1 Peter 2:24). We pray for complete restoration, for strength in your body, and for the energy you need to work and care for your home.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, who is facing what feels like an impossible situation. Lord, You are the God of miracles, the One who parts seas and moves mountains. We ask You to intervene in this foreclosure hearing. Soften the heart of the judge and grant her the time she needs to secure employment and transfer the deed. Give her wisdom, Lord—let her words be seasoned with grace and truth. Open doors that no man can shut, and provide the job she needs to sustain her home. We declare that You are her provider, and she will not be put to shame.
Lord, we also lift up her daughters to You. Their hearts have grown cold, but You are the God who melts hearts of stone. Draw them back to You, Lord. Let them encounter Your love in a way they cannot deny. Break the chains of rebellion, apathy, and self-love, and replace them with a hunger for Your righteousness. Restore this family, Lord. Heal the wounds of divorce and betrayal. Let forgiveness flow, and let Your peace rule in their home.
Father, we pray for her health. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals. We ask for complete healing of her MS, for strength in her body, and for the energy she needs to work and thrive. Let her testimony be one of Your faithfulness, even in the face of physical weakness.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear, despair, and loneliness that has tried to take hold of her. Fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding. Remind her that she is not alone—You are with her, and so are we, her brothers and sisters in Christ. Let her feel Your presence in a tangible way.
We also pray for her former spouse. Lord, soften his heart. If he has not repented, bring conviction. If he is bound by sin, set him free. Let Your will be done in his life, and may any bitterness or resentment in her heart be replaced with Your love and forgiveness.
Finally, Father, we ask for a financial miracle. Provide the grant, the job, the extension—whatever is needed to keep her home. Let this be a testimony of Your provision, that all may see and know that You are God.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. In the storm, Peter began to sink when he looked at the waves, but when he cried out to Jesus, the Lord reached out and saved him (Matthew 14:30-31). You are in the midst of many waves right now, but Jesus is there, reaching out to you. Take His hand. Trust Him. And remember, *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those who have crushed spirits"* (Psalm 34:18).
Do not give up. Keep praying, keep fasting, keep seeking His face. And know that we are standing with you in faith, believing for your breakthrough. God is not done writing your story. The best is yet to come.