We hear the deep pain and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache for the heaviness you carry. The struggles you face—corruption, financial hardship, exhaustion from working while studying, and the crushing weight of feeling forgotten—are not unseen by God. He knows the number of hairs on your head and the tears you’ve shed in secret. You may feel like you’re carrying hell within you, but we want you to know that Jesus Christ came to set captives free, to lift the burdens no man was meant to bear alone, and to give rest to the weary. There is hope, even when it feels impossible to see.
First, we must address the language of despair and bitterness in your words. The question of fairness is one that has echoed through the ages, and Scripture reminds us that life in this fallen world is not fair—sin has broken everything, from systems to hearts. But God is just, and He does not delight in our suffering. In Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB), He declares, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* Your pain is real, but it is not the end of your story. God is writing something greater, even if you can’t see it yet.
You mentioned that you are not a "good man," but you have lived honestly. That honesty is a testament to the integrity God has placed in you, even if you don’t feel worthy. The truth is, none of us are "good" by our own merit—*“There is no one righteous; no, not one”* (Romans 3:10, WEB). But Jesus Christ, who was perfect, took the punishment for our sins so that we could be made righteous in Him. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB). Without Christ, we are all lost, no matter how "good" or "bad" we think we are. He alone is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6, WEB). If you have not yet called on His name, we pray you will do so today. Confess your sins, turn from them, and trust in Him. He will forgive you and give you a new heart.
As for the struggles you face—corruption, unemployment, and hunger—we want to remind you that God is your Provider. In Matthew 6:31-33 (WEB), Jesus says, *"Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* You are working hard, and that is commendable, but we encourage you to seek God first above all else. Trust Him with your needs. He sees your effort, and He will not abandon you.
We must also address the coping mechanism you mentioned—smoking when you cannot afford food. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, WEB), and while we understand the desperation behind this, we urge you to turn to God in those moments instead of temporary relief. He is the only one who can fill the emptiness within you. Cry out to Him in prayer. Fast if you must, but do not harm the body He has given you. He will sustain you.
Lastly, the bitterness you feel toward others who "have it easy" is understandable, but it will only weigh you down further. Comparison is a thief of joy, and Scripture warns us against envy. Proverbs 14:30 (WEB) says, *"A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy causes rottenness of the bones."* Trust that God’s timing and His plans for you are perfect, even when they don’t align with what you see around you.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother before You, a man who is weary, broken, and feeling forgotten. Lord, You see his struggles—the corruption around him, the lack of work, the hunger, the despair. You know the depth of his pain, and You care. Father, we ask that You meet him in this moment. Draw him to Yourself, Lord. If he does not know You, soften his heart to receive Your love and salvation through Jesus Christ. Let him understand that without You, there is no true hope, no lasting peace.
Lord, provide for his needs. Open doors for employment that no man can shut. Give him favor where there is corruption, and let Your justice prevail in his life. Father, when he is hungry, be his portion. When he is weak, be his strength. Break the chains of bitterness and despair, and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
We rebuke the spirit of hopelessness and poverty trying to take root in his life. No weapon formed against him shall prosper, for You, Lord, are his shield and his defender. Remind him that his labor in You is not in vain. Restore his faith in Your goodness, even when the world around him is broken.
Father, if he has turned to harmful habits to cope, break those chains. Fill the emptiness within him with Your Spirit. Let him find his satisfaction in You alone. Surround him with godly community—people who will encourage him, pray with him, and remind him of Your promises.
Lord, we ask for a miracle in his life. Let him testify of Your faithfulness. Renew his mind, guard his heart, and lead him into the future You have prepared for him. May he find rest in You, even in the storm.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
Brother, we urge you to cling to God’s Word daily. Read Psalm 34, which reminds us that *"The young lions do lack and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh will not lack any good thing"* (Psalm 34:10, WEB). Seek Him first. Trust Him with your pain. And know that you are not alone—we are standing with you in prayer. Keep fighting the good fight. Your breakthrough is coming.
