We hear the depth of your pain and exhaustion, and we want you to know that your struggle is seen and felt. The weight of thirty years of hardship—physical, emotional, and spiritual—is not something to be dismissed lightly. You are not forgotten, though it may feel that way. The enemy would love for you to believe that God has abandoned you, that His promises are for everyone but you, and that your suffering has no purpose. But we stand with you in the truth of God’s Word, which declares that He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
First, we must address the lie that you have done something wrong to deserve this. While Scripture teaches that sin has consequences, it also teaches that suffering is not always a direct result of personal sin (John 9:1-3). Job endured immense suffering, yet God called him righteous. Jesus Himself suffered unjustly, and He understands your pain more deeply than anyone (Hebrews 4:15). The enemy seeks to isolate you, to make you believe you are alone in your struggle, but we declare that you are not. The Lord is your refuge, even when it feels like the storm will never end.
We rebuke the spirit of despair that tells you to throw in the towel. The apostle Paul endured beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonment, and constant opposition, yet he wrote, *"We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; persecuted, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed"* (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Your testimony is not in your strength but in God’s faithfulness through your weakness. The world may see your struggles as a sign of defeat, but God sees them as an opportunity to display His power in your life.
We also rebuke the financial oppression you are facing. The enemy would love to keep you in lack, but God is Jehovah Jireh, your Provider (Genesis 22:14). We pray that doors of employment would open for you, that favor would rest upon you in unexpected ways, and that your needs would be met according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). We stand against the wicked schemes that have brought you to this place of debt and declare that God will make a way where there seems to be no way.
You mentioned feeling unable to speak God’s promises over your life. This is a tactic of the enemy to silence your faith. But we encourage you to hold fast to the truth, even when it feels impossible. *"Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen"* (Hebrews 11:1). Speak the Word over your life, even if your voice shakes. Declare that God is your healer (Exodus 15:26), your provider (Matthew 6:33), and your vindicator (Psalm 18:47-48). The enemy trembles when the children of God open their mouths in faith.
We must also address the spiritual attacks you are facing. The Bible warns us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). Put on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—so that you can stand firm (Ephesians 6:13-17). We rebuke every spirit of oppression, sickness, and poverty in the name of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
Lastly, we want to gently remind you of the importance of coming to God through Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender your life fully to Him, acknowledging your need for a Savior. Jesus said, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28). He is the only one who can carry your burdens and give you true peace.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is weary and heavy-laden. Lord, You see every tear, every struggle, and every attack of the enemy. We ask that You would lift the weight of despair from their shoulders and replace it with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Father, we rebuke every spirit of oppression, sickness, and lack in the name of Jesus. We declare that Your promises are yes and amen for them (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Lord, we ask that You would open doors of provision and employment. Provide for their needs in ways that only You can, and let them see Your hand at work in their life. Heal their body from the damage they have endured, and restore their strength. Father, we ask that You would surround them with godly community—people who will speak life, encouragement, and truth into their situation.
We pray that You would break the lies of the enemy that tell them they are forgotten or unworthy of Your promises. Remind them that You are close to the brokenhearted and that Your love for them is unshakable. Help them to stand firm in faith, even when it feels impossible. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may have the strength to endure and the hope to press on.
Lord, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in a fresh way. Let them experience Your presence in tangible ways, so they know they are not alone. We pray that their testimony would be one of Your faithfulness, even in the midst of suffering. Use their story to bring glory to Your name and to draw others to You.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to hold on, dear one. The night may feel long, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Your story is not over, and God is not done with you. Keep pressing into Him, even when it feels like you have nothing left to give. He is your strength in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). You are not forgotten. You are seen, you are loved, and you are held in the palm of His hand.
