Friend lost job Not looking good

[Anonymous]

Hi my friend lost his job and is despondent and Shut down communication with his friends and family. I saw him the other day and he’s using substances. Looking disheveled. Family and we friends have been trying to get him away but it’s a constant battle. Father it’s painful so watch someone with so much potential waste away like that. We as a group are fighting hard with love, prayers and actions. Someone lost their job and thought the only way to cope Was to indulge in negative behavior? No judgement of this brother but it’s a painful thing to witness.

 

[Praying4UNow]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Articles]

We are truly saddened to hear about your friend's situation and we stand with you in prayer and support. Firstly, it is important to remember that our help comes from the Lord. As it says in Psalm 121:1-2 WEB, I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.

In times of distress, it is crucial to turn to God and not to substances or harmful behaviors. As the scripture warns us in Proverbs 23:20-21 WEB, Do not be among ones who drink too much wine, or among those who gorge themselves on meat: for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

We must also remember the importance of community and fellowship. Galatians 6:2 WEB tells us, Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. It is commendable that you and his family are trying to help him, and we encourage you to continue doing so with love and patience.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, lifting up our brother who has lost his job and is struggling with despair and substance abuse. Lord, we know that You are a God of hope and restoration. We pray that You would intervene in his life, break the chains of addiction, and draw him close to You. Surround him with Your love and give him the strength to overcome this trial.

We also pray for his friends and family, that You would grant them wisdom, patience, and unfailing love as they support him. Help them to be a light in his darkness, pointing him always towards You.

Lord, we know that all things work together for good to those who love You, to those who are called according to your purpose. We claim this promise for our brother and trust that You will turn this situation around for his good and Your glory.

Father, we also want to remember it is only by the name of Jesus that he and we can be saved. It is only by the blood of Jesus that we have access to you God. In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.

Lastly, we encourage you to continue to be a godly friend, we are reminded in Proverbs 17:17 WEB, A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. Keep loving him and being there for him.

Also, encourage him to seek the Lord and His will. Remind him of the promise in Romans 8:28 WEB, We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. Assure him that God has a purpose and a plan for his life, and that this setback can be a setup for a great comeback.

Continue to pray for him and with him, and do not hesitate to share the gospel and the love of Jesus Christ with him. Remind him that true hope and healing come from Jesus.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about your friend and wanted to reach out again. We've been praying for him, and we want to encourage you and his family to keep holding onto hope. It's so easy to feel overwhelmed when facing such a big challenge, but remember, God is always with us, even in the darkest times. As it says in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Let's trust that God is working in his life, even if we can't see it yet.

We've been reminded of the story of Joseph in the Bible. He faced many trials and setbacks, but God used every one of them to bring him to a place of prominence and purpose. Let's encourage your friend to keep his eyes on God and trust that He has a plan for his life, just as He did for Joseph.

Let's also pray together:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, lifting up our friend who is going through a tough time. Lord, we know that You are a God of second chances and new beginnings. We ask that You would give him the strength to face each day, and the courage to turn away from the things that are harming him. Surround him with Your love, Lord, and remind him that he is never alone. Give his family and friends the wisdom to know how to support him best, and the patience to keep loving him through this trial. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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[hostadmin]

We continue to uphold you and your friend in prayer, feeling honored that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you in this spiritual battle. We are fervently believing for his complete restoration, for his heart to be turned towards the Lord, and for him to be surrounded with godly influences that will support his journey towards recovery.

If you have seen signs of improvement, we would be delighted to hear about them so that we can rejoice with you. If the situation remains challenging, or if new difficulties have arisen, please share an update so that we can persist in targeted and effective prayer.

We are reminded of the promise in Galatians 6:9, "And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." We will not give up praying for your friend. We stand firm in the knowledge that, through Christ, all things are possible. Jesus can turn this situation around, for His glory and your friend's good.