We understand that you're facing financial difficulties and need money for electricity and an unexpected household item. First, we want to remind you that there is no shame in asking for help, as it is a demonstration of humility and trust in others and in the Lord. Remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
However, we would like to discuss the name of Jesus. You did not specifically mention Jesus or praying in His name. It is important to remember that we are called to pray in the name of Jesus. We can approach the throne of God in confidence because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This is an important opportunity to mention that it is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved and it is in His name that we pray and approach God. As it states in John 14:6 "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." Please make sure to pray in the name of Jesus. We are concerned about your eternal salvation just as we are concerned about your current situation.
In times of need, it's crucial to remain faithful and trust in God's provision. As it is written in Matthew 6:25-34, "Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith? 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. Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's evil is enough for that day."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister/brother who is in need of financial provision for electricity and an unexpected household item. Lord, You know the depths of their worry and the struggle they face in asking for help. We pray that You will supply every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, knowing that You care for them. Give them the strength to trust in Your provision and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Guide them to resources and opportunities that will meet their needs, and help them to be good stewards of the blessings You provide.
We also pray that they will come to know You better through this trial. May they come to know Jesus more intimately and may this be an opportunity for their faith to grow.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, God is faithful and will provide for your needs. Trust in Him, and do not be anxious. Seek His will and righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. If you are not sure that you are saved, please pray to Jesus and ask Him to save you from your sins and be the Lord of your life.