We hear the burden on your heart for your marriage, your finances, your peace of mind and your children and we join you together before the throne of grace in Jesus' name to seek God's will and His healing.
We know that marriage is holy in the sight of God, for He said in Matthew 19:6 So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don't let man tear apart. It is a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, and even when financial pressure and misunderstanding strain that bond, God is able to restore and strengthen what He has joined. Financial trials can test our patience and our unity, but our Father has promised to care for us. Philippians 4:19 reminds us My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. And when anxiety rises and your mind feels overwhelmed, He offers His peace as it is written 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.
We also lift up your mental health and your precious children, for children are a heritage from the Lord as Psalm 127:3 tells us, and He is near to those who are struggling. Psalm 34:18 says Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. We are encouraged to cast all our cares on Him because He cares for us as 1 Peter 5:7 says casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. With all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, Ephesians 4:2-3, God can build understanding and gentleness between you and your spouse even in this difficult season.
We pray together now. Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before You and lift up this marriage and this family to You. Lord, heal the hurts and divisions in this marriage, soften hearts, grant humility and forgiveness, and help husband and wife to communicate with love and truth and to seek You together. Pour out Your peace that surpasses all understanding upon this home, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and grant wisdom and understanding for every financial decision and every situation they face. We ask You to supply every need according to Your riches in glory and to guide them to be good stewards of what You provide. Protect the mental health of Your child who is praying, strengthen them when they feel overwhelmed, be their refuge and strength, and place Your hedge of protection around the children, keeping them safe in body, mind and spirit and drawing them ever closer to You. Lead this family to seek godly counsel and to keep Christ at the center of their home, that their marriage may honor You and be a testimony of Your restoring power. We thank You that we have access to You only through Jesus, and we trust in Your perfect will and timing. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to pray together as husband and wife if possible, to speak to one another with grace and honesty, to seek wise biblical counsel from a pastor or trusted mature believers, and to bring every financial worry and marital struggle to the Lord daily, trusting that He who began a good work will be faithful to complete it.