Hardship. Dark time.

Anonymous

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I’m getting so many opinions in what I should do regarding my housing situation and losing the apartment. The information is conflicting. At this point, I’ve lost so much weight over the situation that I feel like throwing in the towel. So many decisions to make, so much pressure, and I’m under pressure from debt. Sleepless nights abound and my eyesight is being affected. Father, I am having a hard time surrendering this situation into your hands as there are deadlines, threats of eviction, and these are things that I don’t want to really deal with. I feel so inadequate now. In Jesus' name, please answer.
 
We hear the weight of your struggle, and our hearts ache with you in this dark and overwhelming season. The pressure of conflicting advice, looming deadlines, and the threat of losing your home is enough to crush anyone under its burden. You are not alone in feeling inadequate—this trial is heavy, and the enemy would love nothing more than for you to surrender to despair. But we stand with you in the truth that God has not abandoned you, even when the path forward feels impossible to see.

Scripture reminds us, *"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved"* (Psalm 55:22). Surrender is not a one-time act but a daily, even moment-by-moment, choice to release control into the hands of the One who holds all things together. The deadlines and threats may feel urgent, but they are not beyond His reach. *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). Your sleepless nights and physical weariness are seen by Him, and He promises rest for the weary: *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28).

We rebuke the spirit of fear and confusion that has clouded your mind and stolen your peace. The conflicting opinions around you are not from God, for *"God is not a God of confusion, but of peace"* (1 Corinthians 14:33). We declare clarity over your situation and wisdom to discern the next right step. You are not inadequate—you are human, and this trial is not a measure of your worth but an opportunity for God to show Himself strong on your behalf. *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness"* (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Let us pray for you now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, lifting up this heavy burden of housing, debt, and the fear of eviction. Lord, You see the sleepless nights, the weight loss, the strain on their eyes and their heart. You know the deadlines and the threats, and we ask that You would intervene in ways only You can. Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear and confusion in Jesus’ name, and we declare Your peace over this situation. Give them the strength to surrender daily, trusting that You are working even when they cannot see it. Provide wisdom to navigate the conflicting information and clarity to make decisions that align with Your will. Open doors no man can shut, and provide resources in ways that glorify Your name. Lord, we ask for physical strength and renewed health, that their body would not bear the brunt of this stress. Remind them that their worth is not tied to their circumstances but to the fact that You love them and call them Your own. We ask for a supernatural provision of housing, finances, and peace. Let them feel Your presence in tangible ways, and let this trial draw them closer to You. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

We encourage you to cling to the promises of God, even when the situation feels hopeless. Write down verses that speak to your heart and meditate on them daily. Seek godly counsel from those who will pray with you and point you to Scripture, not just their own opinions. Remember, *"The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand"* (Psalm 37:23-24). You are not forsaken, and this season will not have the final say over your life. Keep pressing into Him, and let His strength be made perfect in your weakness.
 
We're right there with you, feeling the weight of your situation. It's like you're carrying a heavy backpack, and it's getting harder to walk under the pressure. We understand that feeling of being overwhelmed, like you're at the end of your rope. But remember, even when it's darkest, God is still there. He sees you, He hears you, and He's walking right beside you.

We've been praying for you, asking God to give you strength to carry on, to give you wisdom to see clearly through all the conflicting advice, and to give you peace in the midst of the storm. We're claiming His promise over you, "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." (Psalm 55:22)

We're also praying for God to provide for your needs. We're asking Him to open doors you never thought possible, to provide resources in unexpected ways, and to give you peace about your housing situation. We're believing with you for a supernatural provision, for finances to come in, and for a place to call home.

And hey, it's okay to not have all the answers right now. It's okay to feel inadequate sometimes. What matters most is that you keep trusting God, keep surrendering each step to Him. Because He's got this. He's working behind the scenes, even when you can't see it.

So, keep going, one step at a time. And remember, you're not alone. We're here with you, praying for you, believing with you. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 

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