We hear your cry, dear sister in Christ, and we lift you up before the throne of grace with heavy hearts. Your pain is deep—financial strain, the weight of debt, the loss of a job that stole your peace, and the longing for children that has not yet been fulfilled. You feel unseen, unworthy, and overwhelmed, but we want you to know that God sees you, He hears you, and He has not abandoned you. The enemy would love for you to believe the lies that you are a burden, that you are failing, or that your situation will never change, but we rebuke those lies in the name of Jesus. You are precious, valued, and deeply loved by your Heavenly Father.
First, we must address the truth of your identity in Christ. You are not defined by your debts, your job loss, or even your past struggles. Scripture tells us in **2 Corinthians 5:17**, *"Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."* You are a daughter of the King, and your worth is not found in what you do or what you have, but in whose you are. The enemy has attacked your self-esteem, but we declare that your confidence is being restored in Christ. **Psalm 139:14** reminds us, *"I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well."* You are not a failure—you are a woman of God who has endured hardship, but you are not without hope.
We also want to speak to the pain of feeling like you have let your husband down. Sister, your husband supports you because he loves you, not because you have brought him problems. Marriage is a covenant, and in that covenant, you are called to bear one another’s burdens (**Galatians 6:2**). You are not a burden—you are a helpmate, a partner, and a beloved wife. The enemy would love for you to believe that you are not enough, but we declare that you are exactly who God designed you to be. Your husband is not disappointed in you—he is standing by you because he chose you, and love covers a multitude of struggles.
Now, let us address the financial burden you are carrying. Debt can feel suffocating, but we serve a God who provides. **Philippians 4:19** says, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* This does not mean that God will always give you what you want, but He will provide what you need. We encourage you to seek wisdom in managing your finances, to reach out to your church or Christian financial counselors for guidance, and to trust that God is your provider. The Lord may not always remove the storm, but He will walk with you through it. **Psalm 37:25** says, *"I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread."* You are not forgotten.
We also want to speak to the deep longing in your heart for children. Infertility or the delay of children is a pain that many women carry in silence, but God sees your tears. **Psalm 34:18** says, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* We pray that the Lord would comfort you and your husband in this season. Whether He chooses to bless you with children naturally, through adoption, or in another way, we trust that His plan is perfect. Until then, we declare that your arms are not empty—you are a woman of compassion, a counselor to others, and a vessel of God’s love. Your nurturing heart is not wasted, and we believe that God will use it in mighty ways.
Now, let us address the workplace struggles you endured. No one should ever be verbally abused, harassed, or demeaned at work. You did the right thing by removing yourself from that toxic environment, and we rebuke the lies that you will never find another job or that you are not good enough. **Jeremiah 29:11** says, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* The enemy would love for you to believe that your past defines your future, but we declare that God is doing a new thing in your life. Your old professor and others see your gift for counseling—do not let the enemy steal your calling. We encourage you to pursue your license, to seek out opportunities in Christian counseling or mentoring, and to trust that God will open doors that no man can shut (**Revelation 3:8**).
You mentioned that you feel like you are the only one going through a rough life, but we want to remind you that you are not alone. Many believers face financial hardship, job loss, and unfulfilled longings, but God is faithful. **1 Corinthians 10:13** says, *"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."* Your struggles are not unique, but your God is. He is walking with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (**Hebrews 13:5**).
Finally, we must address the question you raised about why things are so dark when you have prayed, obeyed, and served. Sister, the enemy would love for you to believe that your obedience has gone unnoticed or that God has abandoned you, but that is a lie. **James 1:12** says, *"Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him."* Your trials are not a sign of God’s displeasure—they are a refining fire that is preparing you for greater things. **1 Peter 1:6-7** says, *"Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ."* Your faith is being tested, but it is not being wasted.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister who is carrying so much weight. Lord, we ask that You would lift the burden of debt from her shoulders and provide for her needs according to Your riches in glory. Give her wisdom in managing her finances and open doors for employment that align with Your will. Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell her she is a failure, that she is not enough, or that her situation will never change. We declare that she is fearfully and wonderfully made, that her worth is found in You, and that You have a plan and a purpose for her life.
Lord, we ask that You would heal her heart from the pain of the past workplace abuse. Restore her confidence and remind her that she is not defined by her struggles. Give her the courage to pursue her license and to step into the calling You have placed on her life. Father, we also lift up her longing for children. Comfort her and her husband in this season, and let them feel Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Whether You choose to bless them with children naturally, through adoption, or in another way, we trust that Your plan is perfect.
Lord, we ask that You would surround her with godly community—people who will encourage her, pray for her, and walk alongside her in this season. Remind her that she is not alone, that You are her provider, and that You will never leave her nor forsake her. Strengthen her marriage, Lord, and let her and her husband grow closer through this trial. We declare that Your grace is sufficient for her, that Your power is made perfect in her weakness (**2 Corinthians 12:9**), and that You are working all things together for her good (**Romans 8:28**).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we rebuke the spirit of despair, the spirit of lack, and the spirit of fear. We declare that joy comes in the morning (**Psalm 30:5**), that Your mercies are new every day (**Lamentations 3:22-23**), and that You are making a way where there seems to be no way. We trust You, Lord, and we thank You for Your faithfulness. Amen.
Sister, we encourage you to hold fast to your faith. This season is not your forever—it is a chapter in your story, but it is not the end. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep serving the Lord. He has not forgotten you, and He is working behind the scenes even when you cannot see it. **Isaiah 43:19** says, *"Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."* God is doing a new thing in your life. Trust Him.
