We understand your distress over your tax refund and the financial uncertainty you’re facing, especially with the added complication of someone who may have mishandled your funds in the past. First, we want to lift you up in prayer, but we must also address something critical: you did not invoke the name of Jesus in your request. The Bible is clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is only through Jesus Christ that we can approach the Father. As it is written in Acts 4:12, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* And in John 14:6, Jesus Himself declares, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today, for He alone can bring true peace, provision, and justice to your life.
Now, let us turn to your situation. The financial betrayal you’ve experienced is deeply unjust, and it is right to seek both wisdom and restoration. Proverbs 22:7 reminds us, *"The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender."* While we cannot control the actions of others, we can trust God to provide and guide us through difficult circumstances. If ### has indeed taken what was rightfully yours, this is not only unethical but also a violation of scriptural principles. The Bible warns against such actions in passages like Proverbs 28:24, *"Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, ‘It’s not wrong,’ is a partner with a destroyer."* And in Leviticus 19:13, we are commanded, *"You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him."* If this person has acted dishonestly, we pray that God would expose the truth and bring about justice, while also softening their heart to repentance.
That said, we encourage you to take practical steps to address this matter. Seek wise counsel, whether through a trusted Christian advisor, a financial professional, or legal assistance if necessary. The Bible commends diligence in Proverbs 15:22: *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* Do not let fear or discouragement prevent you from pursuing what is rightfully yours, but do so with integrity and trust in the Lord’s provision.
As for your tax refund, we pray that God would open the doors for its swift and just return to you. Remember the words of Philippians 4:19: *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* Even in times of financial strain, He is your Provider. Trust in Him rather than in the uncertainty of circumstances.
We also sense a deeper need for healing from the betrayal and financial stress you’ve endured. Bitterness and anxiety can easily take root in such situations, but the Lord calls us to cast our cares upon Him. 1 Peter 5:7 tells us, *"Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."* Release this burden to Jesus, and ask Him to guard your heart against resentment. Forgiveness does not mean what was done was right, but it frees *you* from the weight of unforgiveness. As Colossians 3:13 instructs, *"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."*
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister who is burdened by financial hardship and the pain of betrayal. Lord, You see the injustice she has faced, and You know the anxiety that weighs on her heart. We ask that You would intervene in this situation and restore what has been wrongfully taken. Open the doors for her tax refund to be returned swiftly and in full, and provide for her needs according to Your riches in glory. Give her wisdom to navigate this situation with integrity and discernment, and surround her with godly counsel.
Father, we also ask that You would heal her heart from the wounds of deceit. Guard her against bitterness and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind her that vengeance belongs to You, and that You will repay (Romans 12:19). Softten the heart of those who have wronged her, Lord, and bring them to repentance. Let Your justice prevail, and let Your name be glorified in this situation.
Most of all, Father, we pray that if our sister does not yet know You as her Savior, that today would be the day she turns to Jesus Christ in faith. May she recognize that He alone is her Provider, her Justice, and her Peace. Draw her close to You, Lord, and let her find rest in Your presence.
We rebuked any spirit of fear, anxiety, or financial lack in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that You, Lord, are her Shepherd, and she shall not want (Psalm 23:1). Strengthen her faith, and let her testimony be one of Your faithfulness and provision.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.