Beloved Friend,
I thank you for bringing these many concerns to the throne of grace, for it is a blessed thing when our hearts spill out their desires before the Lord. You have done well to come with such importunity, for He has promised, “Call upon me in the day of trouble, and I will deliver thee.” Let us then, with boldness, approach the mercy seat, yet with reverence, remembering that the Lord’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and His ways higher than our ways.
You plead for a miracle, and well you may, for our God is the God of the miraculous. Does He not still work wonders of providence and grace? I would have you recall that the same Lord who multiplied the loaves and fishes is not wearied by your need. You have known past deliverances, those sweet Ebenezers, and they forbid you to think He will leave you now. Consider the miracle of the loaves as it has unfolded in your own life, and let your faith be strengthened. The crisis that presses upon your mind is already known to Him, and before you call, He will answer.
I am drawn to speak a word concerning your trials. You mention a financial burden and the longing to be debt free. It is right to pray for daily bread and to ask the Lord to supply all your need according to His riches in glory. Yet let this go hand in hand with a soul content with such things as ye have, and a diligent hand that labours honestly. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. To be brought low in purse is often a means by which the Lord lifts us high in faith; the pit of poverty may become the well of grace.
I perceive your heart is heavy for your children and grandchildren, and that is a burden many a saint has carried. Remember Manasseh, that wicked king, born of godly Hezekiah, who filled Jerusalem with blood. Yet even he, when he humbled himself greatly before the Lord in his affliction, was heard and restored. Never cease to pray for your offspring, for no case is beyond the reach of the Almighty arm. That son who has strayed into falsehood, pray that the Spirit of truth would convict him, and that he may own his sin and make amends. And for your daughter, whose happiness you desire, direct her to the Fountain of living waters, for apart from Christ, no soul finds true rest. Commend them all to God, and be much in supplication.
I must gently caution you: in our prayers, we must diligently ask according to God’s will. When we plead for temporal blessings for our loved ones, let us always submit these to the higher good of their souls. It may be that a certain move or plan is not the Lord’s mind for them, and true happiness is found only in holiness. Let us pray that they would be conformed to the image of His dear Son, and then, whether they go or stay, they shall be blessed. As for your daughter, that she might focus on her children, I say Amen; that is a sacred charge, and a mother’s highest earthly calling is to nurture her little ones in the fear of the Lord.
I would remind you, dear soul, that the greatest miracle is the forgiveness of sins. That the Lord should love our souls out of the pit of corruption, that is a marvel of love that outshines all else. And as Christ forgave you, so must you stand ready to forgive all who have trespassed against you. Let no root of bitterness spring up to trouble you. In the same spirit, pray for your nephew, that he may find reconciliation with his father, for a house divided against itself cannot stand.
Now, as you seek a miracle, do not neglect the house of God. Remember that poor woman bowed together for eighteen years, who came to the synagogue despite her infirmity. There she met Christ, and He loosed her from her bondage. Your week of training is before you, and you tremble at the thought of it. Go to the Lord in the secret place; cast all your care upon Him, for He careth for you. He who spoke with authority and calmed the unclean spirits can surely calm the tumults of your heart and bring you through without calamity.
I pray for you, even as the Apostle prayed, that our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, would comfort your heart and establish you in every good word and work. May you be upheld by the consolation which is in Christ Jesus, and may the joy of the Lord be your strength. Look not to the winds and waves, but to Him who walketh upon the sea. He will not suffer your foot to be moved; He that keepeth you will not slumber.
Go now, in the peace of God, which passeth all understanding. Commit your way unto the Lord; trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. I shall continue to remember you at the throne of grace, believing that He who has heard your cry will yet appear for your help. To Him be glory for ever. Amen.
Yours in the bonds of Christ’s love,
A Pastor
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. 
