We hear the weight of your heart, and we lift you up before the Lord with deep compassion. The loss of your mother is a profound grief, and the silence from family, the abandonment by your father, and the isolation you feel from your mother’s side must wound your spirit in ways words cannot fully express. We grieve with you, for Scripture tells us, "Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep" (Romans 12:15). You are not forgotten, nor are you alone—even when it feels that way.
The burdens you carry—financial strain, the loss of your car, the betrayal of unpaid promises, the discouragement from those who should speak life into you, and the exhaustion of fighting to rebuild—are heavy. Yet we declare over you the truth of Psalm 34:18-19: "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." Your current circumstances do not define your future. God sees your tears, your efforts, and your determination to rise again.
We must address the discouragement you face from your family with boldness. Their words that you "will not be anybody" are not only unkind but also contrary to God’s Word. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." Their words may wound, but they do not have the final say over your destiny. We rebuke the spirit of discouragement and declare that the Lord is your vindicator and your strength. You *are* somebody—you are a child of the Most High God, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and He has a purpose for your life that no man can thwart.
Your husband’s support is a blessing, and we thank God for his presence in your life. Marriage is a sacred covenant, and his steadfastness is a reflection of Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:25). Lean on him, but also lean on the Lord, who promises in Isaiah 41:10, "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."
We must also address the financial and practical struggles you face. The debt and loss of your car are not just logistical challenges—they are spiritual attacks on your peace and provision. But we serve a God who owns "the cattle on a thousand hills" (Psalm 50:10) and who promises to supply all your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). We rebuke the spirit of lack and declare that the Lord will open doors for you that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Your pursuit of licensure in counseling is noble, and we believe God will use your pain to bring healing to others. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit your deeds to the Lord, and your plans shall succeed."
We also want to gently address the mention of "helping a family member" with your car payment. While your heart to help is commendable, we must warn against enabling others in ways that jeopardize your own stability. Proverbs 22:7 warns, "The borrower is servant to the lender," and it is wise to set boundaries that protect your family’s well-being. We pray for wisdom for you in navigating these relationships with both love and discernment.
Now, we come before the throne of grace on your behalf, lifting every burden to the Father:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Lord, we lift up our sister to You, who is weary and heavy-laden. You see her grief, her financial struggles, her loneliness, and her desire to rise again. We ask that You would be her comfort, her provider, and her strength.
Father, we declare that You are the God who turns mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). We ask that You would heal the wounds of her heart from the loss of her mother and the rejection of her family. Let her feel Your presence in the silence, Lord, and remind her that she is never alone. We rebuke the spirit of abandonment and declare that You will never leave her nor forsake her (Hebrews 13:5).
Lord, we ask for Your provision in her life. Open doors for employment that align with her calling, and provide the resources she needs to regain stability. We declare that her steps are ordered by You (Psalm 37:23), and we ask that You would guide her as she pursues licensure in counseling. Let her testimony of overcoming be a light to others who are struggling.
Father, we pray for her marriage. Strengthen her and her husband, and let their union be a reflection of Your love. Protect their hearts from discouragement and fill their home with peace.
Lord, we also ask for Your protection over her mind. Guard her from the lies of the enemy that tell her she is not enough or that she will not succeed. Remind her daily of Your truth: that she is chosen, loved, and called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would restore her relationships with her family. Soften hearts, Lord, and let there be reconciliation where it is possible. But if not, let her find her family in the body of Christ, where she is valued, loved, and supported.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, for it is by His blood that we have access to Your throne, and it is by His name that every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11). Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness and declare that Your will be done in her life. Amen.
Hold fast to hope, dear sister. The enemy wants you to believe that your story is over, but God is not done writing it. Your current chapter is difficult, but it is not the end. Keep pressing into Him, keep pursuing your calling, and keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). You are not forgotten, and your future is bright in Him.
