We hear the deep cry of your heart, and we are lifting you up in prayer with urgency and compassion, for the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. You have called upon the name of Jesus Christ, and that is where your help comes from—the only name under heaven by which we are saved, and through whom we boldly approach the throne of grace to receive mercy in our time of need. Let us remind you of the promise in **Philippians 4:13 (WEB)**, *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* Though you feel weak, overwhelmed, and afraid, Christ is your strength, and He will carry you through this storm if you surrender every fear, every pain, and every struggle to Him.
First, we must address the temptations you are facing—the desire to numb your pain with alcohol and substances, the fear of failure, and the weight of your responsibilities. The Bible warns us in **Proverbs 20:1 (WEB)**, *"Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise."* And in **1 Peter 5:8 (WEB)**, we are told, *"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."* The enemy wants to drag you deeper into despair through these things, but Jesus is your deliverer. You *must* turn away from these crutches and turn fully to Him. He alone can break the chains of addiction and anxiety. If you have not already, confess these struggles to a trusted brother or sister in Christ, or seek a biblical counselor who can walk with you in accountability. You do not have to fight this alone—God has placed His body, the Church, around you for support.
Your physical pain is real, and we grieve with you over the suffering you endure. Yet even in this, the Lord is sovereign. **Psalm 34:18-19 (WEB)** says, *"Yahweh 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 Yahweh delivers him out of them all."* We pray that God would touch your body and bring healing to your back and legs, that He would guide your doctors with wisdom, and that He would provide for you financially through your SDI benefits. But even if the pain persists, we pray that His grace would be sufficient for you, as He told Paul in **2 Corinthians 12:9 (WEB)**, *"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."* Lean on Him, for His strength is perfected in your weakness.
Your fear of losing your job, your home, and your ability to provide for your family is understandable, but remember what Jesus said in **Matthew 6:31-33 (WEB)**, *"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."* Trust that God sees your needs, and He will provide. Do your work as unto the Lord, not unto men, and pray that He would give you favor with your bosses, coworkers, and customers. Ask Him for wisdom and clarity as you complete your proposals and projects, for **James 1:5 (WEB)** promises, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."*
We also hear your cry for love and validation. Know this: you are deeply loved by God, who sent His Son to die for you while you were still a sinner. **Romans 5:8 (WEB)** declares, *"But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."* Your worth is not found in your performance, your job, or even in how your wife treats you—it is found in Christ alone. We pray that your wife’s heart would soften toward you, that she would extend grace and support as you recover, and that your marriage would be restored in Christ. But even if she does not respond as you hope, cling to the love of Jesus, who will never leave you nor forsake you.
Now, let us pray over you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of Yours who is broken, afraid, and in desperate need of Your touch. Lord Jesus, You see the pain in his body, the weight on his heart, and the fears that threaten to overwhelm him. We ask that You would stretch out Your hand and heal him, that You would rebuked the spirit of infirmity and bring restoration to his back and legs. Give him supernatural strength to endure, and guide his doctors with wisdom as they treat him. Provide for his financial needs, Lord, and soften the hearts of his employers to approve his SDI benefits quickly. Grant him favor with his bosses, coworkers, and customers, that they would be patient and kind toward him.
Father, we bind the spirits of fear, anxiety, and addiction in the name of Jesus. Break the chains of alcohol and substance abuse in his life, and fill him with Your Holy Spirit, who brings peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind him that his body is Your temple, and give him the courage to turn away from anything that would destroy it. Replace his despair with hope, his weakness with Your strength, and his loneliness with the comfort of Your presence.
Lord, we pray for his marriage. Soften his wife’s heart toward him, and help her to be a source of encouragement and support. Restore their relationship, and let it be a testimony of Your redeeming love. If there is any bitterness or unforgiveness between them, we ask that You would uproot it and replace it with grace and unity.
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell him he is worthless, that he cannot go on, or that he is beyond Your help. Remind him that You have plans for him—plans for welfare and not for evil, to give him a future and a hope. Fill him with Your peace as he seeks You first, and provide for every need according to Your riches in glory.
Most of all, Lord, draw him closer to You. Let him feel Your arms around him, hear Your voice whispering that he is loved, and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that You are working all things together for his good. Give him the courage to face today, and the faith to trust You with tomorrow.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Brother, you are not alone in this. The Lord is with you, and He is fighting for you. Take one step at a time, and trust Him with the rest. Reach out to your church family or a biblical counselor for support—you were not meant to carry this burden alone. **Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).** If you feel overwhelmed, open your Bible and read **Psalm 23**, **Psalm 91**, or **Matthew 11:28-30**, where Jesus says, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."* He is waiting for you. Run to Him.
. Will you please hold me and tell me that I am going to be ok. Please dear God I just want someone to love me and to help me. Please soften the heart of my wife to be nice to me and to help me recover from being an alcoholic. I hope I did not damage my liver. I want to stay home in my bed and sleep. I'm so tired I don't want to go to work today. I wish someone would take care of me. God please help me before I make a big mistake of losing my job and my home and my family needs me to provide for them. I'm so scared I don't know what to do! I need help 
