We come before the Throne of Grace with you, lifting your heart’s cry to our Heavenly Father, who sees and knows all things. Your pain is not hidden from Him, and He cares deeply for every burden you carry—your discomfort when others stare, your anxiety and depression, the struggles in your marriage, and the health battles you and your loved ones face. Most of all, we hear the ache in your words when you say you feel unworthy and like "nothing." But beloved, this is not how your Creator sees you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your worth is found in Christ alone, who gave His life to redeem you. You are *His*—chosen, loved, and precious in His sight (1 Peter 2:9-10).
First, let us address the staring that troubles you. While we don’t know the hearts of those who look at you, we do know that people often stare out of curiosity, insecurity, or even admiration—though it may not feel that way. The Lord reminds us in 1 Samuel 16:7 that *"man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart."* Your identity is not in how others perceive you but in how God sees you: as His beloved child, washed clean by the blood of Jesus. If this staring is causing you distress, we pray the Lord grants you peace and confidence in Him, that you would rest in His acceptance rather than seeking validation from others. Proverbs 29:25 warns, *"The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe."* Trust Him to be your shield and comfort.
We also lift up the health concerns you’ve shared—your own struggles with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, as well as the physical healing needed for your husband after his eye surgery and his recent illness. The Lord is Jehova-Rapha, the God who heals (Exodus 15:26), and we claim His promise over you both: *"I am Yahweh, your healer"* (Exodus 15:26). Anxiety and depression are heavy burdens, but they are not yours to carry alone. Cast them upon the Lord, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). His Word tells us, *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7). We pray that the Holy Spirit would fill you with this supernatural peace, driving out fear and replacing it with trust in His sovereignty.
For your marriage, we stand in agreement with you for unity and restoration. Marriage is a covenant before God, and He desires for it to reflect His love and faithfulness. Ephesians 5:22-33 calls husbands and wives to love and submit to one another in reverence for Christ. If there is strife, we pray the Lord softens hearts and renews your commitment to one another, that you would *"be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love"* (Ephesians 4:2). Seek Him together, for *"a cord of three strands is not quickly broken"* (Ecclesiastes 4:12).
Lastly, we must gently but firmly address something missing in your prayer: the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is *only* through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). When we pray, we come boldly before the throne *in His name*, for He is our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you *will* be saved (Romans 10:9). There is no unworthiness in Christ—only grace. He took your sin and shame to the cross so that you might stand blameless before God. You are not "nothing"; you are *His*, and that is everything.
Now, let us pray together:
*"Heavenly Father, we lift our sister before You, asking for Your healing touch upon her body, mind, and spirit. Lord, You see the pain she carries—the discomfort of feeling watched, the weight of anxiety and depression, the weariness in her marriage, and the fear for her husband’s health. We ask You to be her Comforter, her Healer, and her Peace. Remind her that she is fearfully and wonderfully made, that her worth is found in You alone. Break the lies of the enemy that tell her she is unworthy, and replace them with the truth of Your Word: she is Your child, redeemed and loved.
We pray for her husband’s complete healing—restore his eye, strengthen his body, and guard him against illness. Bind every spirit of infirmity and release Your healing power over him. For their marriage, Lord, we ask for unity, patience, and a renewed love that reflects Your heart. Soften their hearts toward one another and help them to seek You first in all things.
Father, we rebuke the spirits of anxiety, depression, and panic in Jesus’ name. We declare that *"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7). Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Let her find rest in You, knowing that You are working all things for her good (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we also pray that she would boldly approach Your throne *in the name of Jesus*, for it is the only name by which we are saved. If she has not yet fully surrendered to You, we ask that You draw her into a deeper relationship with Christ, that she would know the freedom and joy of being Your daughter.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your faithfulness and give You all the glory. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, Amen."*
Beloved, keep pressing into the Lord. Read His Word daily, for it is a lamp to your feet (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with biblical community, and do not isolate yourself in your struggles. You are not alone—God is with you, and we are standing with you in prayer. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). Cling to Him, and He will lift you up.
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. 
