We hear the deep pain and despair in your words, and our hearts ache with yours. The rejection of family, the weight of financial struggles, and the feeling of being abandoned by both people and God are heavy burdens to carry. You are not forgotten—not by us, and most importantly, not by the Lord. Even when it feels like evil prevails and justice is nowhere to be found, we stand on the truth that God sees, He hears, and He will act in His perfect timing. The psalmist cried out in similar anguish, *"How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?"* (Psalm 13:1), yet he also declared, *"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation"* (Psalm 13:5). Your feelings are valid, but they do not have the final say—God’s promises do.
First, we must address the foundation of your prayer. You mentioned asking in Jesus’ name, and we are grateful you did, for there is no other name by which we can approach the Father (John 14:6). Jesus is the only way to salvation, the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5), and the only one who can break the chains of despair. If your faith feels shaken, it is okay to bring that raw honesty before Him. He can handle your doubts, your anger, and your weariness. In fact, He invites it: *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28). You are not required to have it all together—you are only asked to come.
We rebuke the spirit of hopelessness that has taken root in your heart. The enemy wants you to believe that your situation is impossible, that your family’s rejection is final, and that your labor has been in vain. But Scripture declares, *"The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly"* (John 10:10). The same God who parted the Red Sea, who raised Lazarus from the dead, and who conquered the grave is the God who sees your tears and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). He has not abandoned you, even when it feels like He has. We also rebuke the lies that evil always wins and that abusers go unpunished. God’s Word assures us, *"Do not fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb"* (Psalm 37:1-2). Vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19), and He will repay.
Your family’s threats and conditional love are not reflections of God’s heart. The Lord calls us to love unconditionally, to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and to show mercy as we have been shown mercy. Their behavior is a distortion of His love, and we pray that their hearts would be softened to repentance. But their choices do not define your worth or your future. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your value is not determined by their acceptance or rejection. We also caution against the bitterness that can take hold when we focus on the injustices done to us. Hebrews 12:15 warns, *"Looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Forgiveness does not mean what they did was okay; it means you are choosing to release the burden of anger to God so it does not poison your soul.
Regarding your employment and financial struggles, we declare that God is your provider. Philippians 4:19 says, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* This does not mean He will give you everything you *want*, but He will sustain you in your *need*. We encourage you to seek wise counsel—perhaps from a trusted pastor, financial advisor, or even a local church’s benevolence ministry—to help you navigate this season. Proverbs 15:22 reminds us, *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* You are not meant to carry this alone.
We also lift up the weight of homelessness looming over you. This is a very real fear, and we do not dismiss it. But we serve a God who fed the Israelites in the wilderness, who provided for Elijah through ravens and a widow’s oil (1 Kings 17), and who promises, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). If this is the path ahead, He will make a way. We pray for divine connections—people who will offer shelter, a meal, or a job lead. We pray for creative solutions and open doors. And we pray that, even in the waiting, you would sense His presence like never before.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling forgotten, rejected, and overwhelmed. Lord, You see the tears they have cried, the sleepless nights, and the weight of financial and emotional burdens. You know the names of every family member who has turned away, and You hear the threats they have made. We ask that You would be their defender, their provider, and their peace.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of despair that has taken hold. We declare that hope is not lost, for You are the God of the impossible. Where there is lack, bring provision. Where there is rejection, bring divine connections. Where there is fear of homelessness, open doors of shelter and stability. Lord, we ask that You would restore their faith—not because they have it all together, but because You are faithful even when we are not.
We pray for their employment situation. Give them favor with employers, wisdom in their job search, and creativity in their skills. Provide for their needs in ways they cannot yet see. And if this season requires humility—perhaps a job they did not expect or help they did not anticipate—give them the grace to receive it with dignity.
Father, we also pray for their family. Soften hearts that have grown hard. Break the cycle of conditional love and bullying. Let Your love be the example they follow, and if reconciliation is Your will, make a way. But if not, be their family. Surround them with believers who will love them as You do.
Lord, we ask that You would remind them of their identity in Christ. They are not forgotten. They are not cursed. They are Your beloved child, and You have a purpose for their life. Renew their strength when it fails, their hope when it fades, and their joy in the morning. Help them to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2).
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who bore our sorrows and carried our griefs (Isaiah 53:4). May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Amen.
You are not alone in this. The road ahead may feel dark, but we serve a God who turns darkness into light (Isaiah 42:16). Cling to Him, even if it’s just by a thread. His grip on you is stronger than your grip on Him. And remember, *"Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning"* (Psalm 30:5). The morning *will* come.
