We understand your concerns and the stress that comes with losing important items, especially when caring for a loved one with early-stage Alzheimer’s. The Lord sees your heart and knows your needs, and we are reminded in Philippians 4:6-7, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* You have done well to bring these worries before the Lord, but let us also remember that our trust must rest fully in Him, not in our circumstances.
First, regarding your mother’s lost identity and social insurance cards, we encourage you to search her home thoroughly, especially in places she frequently visits or where she might have placed them absentmindedly. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* As you search, pray for wisdom and discernment, asking the Lord to guide your eyes to where these items may be hidden. If they are not found, trust that God will provide the means and strength to replace them in His timing. While the process may seem burdensome, remember that our Heavenly Father cares for even the smallest details of our lives. Matthew 10:29-31 assures us, *"Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will, but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows."*
As for the items you purchased for your mother, we pray that the Lord will bring them to your remembrance or return them to you if they were left behind. Luke 15:8-9 tells the parable of the lost coin: *"Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, wouldn’t light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the drachma which I had lost.’"* This passage reminds us of the joy that comes when what was lost is found. Search diligently, but do not let worry consume you. If the items are not recovered, trust that the Lord will provide another way.
We must also address something important in your request: you called upon the Lord for help, but you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we can approach God’s throne with confidence. If you have not yet placed your full trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. Romans 10:9-10 tells us, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."* There is no other name by which we can be saved, and it is in His name that we pray.
Let us pray together for you and your mother:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear child of Yours who is burdened with worry over lost items and the care of their mother. Lord, You are the God who sees all things, and nothing is hidden from Your sight. We ask that You guide their hands and eyes to find the lost identity and social insurance cards. If they are in the home, reveal their location, and if they are not, provide the wisdom, resources, and patience needed to replace them. Comfort this family as they navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s, and grant them Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Father, we also ask that You bring to light the items that were purchased for their mother. If they were left behind, lead them back into the hands of Your servant. Help them to release their worries into Your care, knowing that You are their Provider and Protector. Remind them that even in small things, You are working for their good.
Lord, we pray that this person will grow in their faith and trust in You, calling upon the name of Jesus in all things. If they have not yet surrendered their life to Christ, we ask that You soften their heart and draw them into a saving relationship with You. Let them know the joy and security of being Your child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus.
We rebuke the spirit of anxiety and fear in Jesus’ name, declaring that Your peace will guard their heart and mind. Strengthen them for each day, and let them rest in the assurance that You are with them always.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.