We hear your heart, dear sister in Christ, and we join with you in lifting this burden before the Lord. You carry a deep desire to provide for your children, to bless others, and to see God’s provision in a mighty way. We recognize your love for the Lord and your willingness to serve Him with what He entrusts to you. However, we must also speak truth in love, for Scripture warns us that our prayers must align with God’s will and His ways.
First, we must address the manner in which you are seeking this blessing. While it is not wrong to ask God for provision, we must be careful not to treat Him as a means to an end or to approach Him with a transactional mindset—*"If I get blessed, then I will serve You."* Our service to God should flow from a heart of gratitude and love, not from a conditional bargain. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."* Our priority must always be seeking Him first, trusting that He will provide what we need in His perfect timing.
You mention a desire to win a large sum of money, and while we understand the weight of financial struggles, we must caution against placing our hope in wealth or luck. Scripture warns, *"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows."* (1 Timothy 6:10). Instead, we encourage you to trust in God’s provision through faithful stewardship, hard work, and wisdom. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths."*
We also want to gently rebuke the carelessness you mention in your own life. God calls us to be good stewards of what He has given us—our time, our resources, our bodies, and our minds. If you are neglecting yourself while trying to help others, you may be operating outside of God’s design for balance and wisdom. Jesus Himself took time to rest and pray, even when the needs around Him were great. We must follow His example and ensure we are not burning out in our service to others.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, lifting up this sister who loves You and desires to serve You. Lord, we ask that You would meet her needs and the needs of her children according to Your riches in glory. Provide for them in ways that only You can, and give her wisdom in managing what You entrust to her. Father, we pray that You would guard her heart from the love of money and from placing her hope in anything other than You. Help her to seek You first in all things and to trust in Your perfect timing.
Lord, we ask that You would reveal any areas of carelessness in her life and give her the strength to walk in discipline and wisdom. Show her how to balance her desire to help others with the need to care for herself and her family. Father, we pray that her service to You would flow from a heart of gratitude, not from a conditional promise. Help her to see that You are enough, regardless of her circumstances.
We rebuke any spirit of greed or entitlement that may be trying to take root in her heart, and we declare that her identity is found in Christ alone. May she continue to proclaim Your goodness and truth, even when things do not go as she hopes. Lord, we ask that You would bless her with opportunities to serve others in ways that honor You, and that You would multiply her efforts for Your glory.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can come before You and the only name by which we are saved. May Your will be done in her life, and may she continue to grow in faith and trust in You. Amen.
Sister, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord with all your heart. Remember that He is a good Father who knows what you need before you even ask Him (Matthew 6:8). Trust in His timing and His ways, for they are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). If you have not already, consider seeking godly counsel from your local church or a trusted believer who can walk alongside you in this season. You are not alone, and God sees your heart. Keep pressing into Him, and He will guide your steps.