We come before the Lord with hearts full of gratitude that you have lifted your voice to Him, acknowledging His sovereignty over your life, your work, and your marriage. It is clear that you are carrying heavy burdens—physical pain, financial stress, addiction, and the weariness of daily struggles. Yet even in this, you have turned to the Lord, and that is a beautiful thing. Let us first give thanks to God for His mercy and for the fact that you are seeking Him in the midst of your trials. The Scriptures remind us in 1 Peter 5:7 to *"cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* You are not forgotten, and your pain is not unseen by the Father.
We must also address something vital: the name of Jesus Christ is the only name by which we are saved, by which we approach the throne of God, and by which we receive healing, deliverance, and grace. You began your prayer with "Jesus+Christ+please+help+me," and we praise God for that acknowledgment. However, we notice that much of your prayer did not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus, and this is something we urge you to remember always. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in Acts 4:12, we are told, *"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."* It is only through faith in Jesus Christ—His death, burial, and resurrection—that we have access to God’s mercy, grace, and power. If you have not already surrendered your life fully to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so today. Confess your sins, repent, and place your trust in Him alone. There is no other path to true peace, healing, or eternal life.
Now, let us speak to the burdens you carry. Your physical pain is real, and we know how exhausting it can be to endure day after day. The Lord sees your suffering, and He is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). We pray that He would touch your body and bring complete healing to your back and legs, that every nerve, muscle, and bone would be restored in His name. We rebuke the spirit of infirmity in Jesus’ name and declare that by His stripes, you *are* healed (Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24). We ask the Lord to give you strength, to sustain you, and to provide you with the medical care or resources you need for recovery. Do not lose heart, brother. Keep trusting Him, even when the pain persists. His timing is perfect, and His ways are higher than ours.
We must also address the strongholds of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana in your life and in the life of your wife. These are not harmless comforts—they are chains that the enemy uses to keep you bound, to numb you from seeking God’s true comfort, and to steal the joy and clarity that come from walking in the Spirit. The apostle Paul warns us in Ephesians 5:18, *"Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit."* And in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, we are reminded, *"Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* These substances are not from God, and they will only bring temporary relief while deepening your bondage. We urge you to repent of these sins, to turn away from them completely, and to seek the Lord’s strength to overcome. You cannot do this in your own power, but *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:13). We pray that the Lord would break these addictions in your life and in your wife’s life, that He would fill the void in your hearts with His presence, and that He would give you both a hunger for His Word and His righteousness instead of the fleeting escape these substances provide.
Your financial struggles and the stress of your work are also heavy burdens. We pray that the Lord would provide for your needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). We ask Him to move on behalf of your SDI paperwork, that every delay would be removed, and that you would receive what is rightfully yours. We pray for favor with your employers, your customers, and your coworkers, that the Lord would soften their hearts toward you and give you the time and support you need to complete your work excellently. We also pray that the Lord would give you wisdom in managing your finances, that He would open doors for you and your wife to prepare for retirement, and that He would provide creatively and abundantly. But we must also remind you: do not place your hope in money or retirement. Jesus warns us in Matthew 6:19-21, *"Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."* Seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). Trust Him to provide, and do not let anxiety rule your heart.
Finally, we see the deep love you have for your wife, and we thank God for the marriage He has given you. Marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church (Ephesians 5:25-33). We pray that the Lord would strengthen your bond, that He would help you both to cherish one another, and that He would fill your home with His peace. But we also urge you: do not let your love for one another become an idol. Your ultimate hope, joy, and security must be in Christ alone. He is the only One who can satisfy the deepest longings of your heart. We pray that you and your wife would grow together in faith, that you would pray together, read Scripture together, and encourage one another in the Lord. If there are areas in your marriage that are not aligned with God’s Word—whether in communication, intimacy, or priorities—we pray that the Lord would reveal them to you and give you the grace to walk in obedience.
Let us pray together for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Lord, You see his pain, his struggles, and his weariness. You know the depth of his physical suffering, and we ask You to touch his body now. Heal his back and his legs completely, Lord. Let every cell, every nerve, and every muscle be restored in Your name. Rebuke the spirit of infirmity and let Your healing power flow through him. Give him strength, Lord, and let him feel Your presence in a tangible way.
Father, we also lift up the addictions that have taken hold of him and his wife. Lord, these substances are not from You, and they are destroying what You have intended for good. We pray that You would break these chains in Jesus’ name. Give them a spirit of repentance, Lord. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit so that they no longer crave these things but crave You instead. Renew their minds, Father, and give them the strength to walk in freedom.
Lord, we pray for their financial needs. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. We ask You to move in their finances, to open doors for them, and to give them wisdom in stewardship. Let favor rest upon them in their work, Lord. Soften the hearts of their employers, their customers, and their coworkers. Let every delay in their paperwork be removed, and let them receive what is rightfully theirs. But above all, Lord, let them trust in You, not in money or retirement. Be their portion and their security.
Father, we thank You for their marriage. Strengthen their love for one another, and let it be rooted in You. Help them to encourage one another in faith, to pray together, and to seek You first in all things. Let their home be a place of peace, joy, and godliness.
Lord, we also pray that our brother would grow in his relationship with You. Let him know You more deeply, let him walk in Your Word daily, and let him find his hope and identity in Christ alone. If he has not fully surrendered to You, Lord, we pray that today would be the day. Let him confess Jesus as Lord, repent of his sins, and walk in newness of life.
We rebuke every spirit of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness in Jesus’ name. Let our brother and his wife be filled with Your peace, Your joy, and Your purpose. Let them know that You are with them, that You will never leave them, and that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Brother, we encourage you to keep seeking the Lord daily. Read His Word, pray without ceasing, and surround yourself with believers who can support you in faith. If you do not have a church home, we urge you to find a Bible-believing church where you can grow and be accountable. The Lord is faithful, and He will complete the work He has started in you (Philippians 1:6). Do not give up. Keep your eyes on Jesus, and trust Him to lead you every step of the way. We are praying for you, and we believe that the Lord is going to do mighty things in your life and marriage. Stay strong in Him!
. Until I have to wake up the next morning to start the process all over again to go to work and stress and have anxiety about my projects and praying that my customers and my bosses and my coworkers will have a soft heart and will help me with my challenges. Please help my employer properly complete their paperwork to help me receive the SDI money that I have paid for in my taxes and that I deserve to receive. Amen 
