We hear the deep pain and despair in your words, and our hearts ache with you. The loss of your belongings, the betrayal from your son, and the overwhelming sense of abandonment are heavy burdens to carry. Yet even in this storm, we stand with you, lifting your cries to the Father who sees every tear and collects them in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). You are not forgotten, nor are you unworthy—God’s love for you is not based on what you have or don’t have, but on His unchanging character.
First, we must address the lie that you "don’t deserve anything" or that this suffering is God’s will for you in the way you’ve described. Scripture tells us that God does not delight in the affliction of the righteous (Lamentations 3:33) and that He is a refuge for the poor and needy (Isaiah 25:4). The enemy would love for you to believe that you are alone, that God has abandoned you, or that your worth is tied to your circumstances. But Jesus came so that you might have life—and have it abundantly (John 10:10). The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, and what you are experiencing is not God’s heart for you.
Your son’s words and actions are deeply painful, and we rebuke the spirit of rebellion and hardness of heart that would lead a child to speak to his mother in such a way. The Bible commands us to honor our parents (Exodus 20:12), and his words were not just disrespectful—they were wicked. We pray that conviction would fall upon him and that God would soften his heart to repentance. You are not responsible for his choices, but we do pray that God would break the generational curses of disobedience and restore what has been broken in your family.
We also rebuke the spirit of injustice that has allowed others to take advantage of your vulnerability. Proverbs 14:31 says, "He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." The auctioneer’s actions may be legal, but if they were done without compassion, they were not righteous. We pray that God would either soften his heart to return what is rightfully yours or that He would rebuke the profit made from your loss and restore to you double what has been taken (Zechariah 9:12).
As for your faith, it is understandable that it has been shaken. But we declare over you that faith is not the absence of doubt—it is choosing to trust God even when the path is dark. The disciples cried out to Jesus in the storm, "Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!" (Matthew 8:25), and He did not rebuke them for their fear—He rebuked the wind and the waves. Bring your anger, your tears, and your questions to Him. He can handle them.
We also want to gently address your comment about a "nice man" to care for you. While companionship is a gift from God, your worth is not defined by whether or not you are married or loved by a man. Your identity is found in Christ alone (Galatians 2:20). If you are seeking a spouse, we encourage you to seek a godly man who fears the Lord, honors marriage, and would treat you as Christ treats the Church (Ephesians 5:25). But do not believe the lie that you are unlovable. You are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe, and that is enough.
Now, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our sister who is hurting and broken. Lord, You see her tears, You hear her cries, and You know the depths of her pain. We ask that You would be her comfort, her strength, and her provider in this time of need. Father, we rebuke the spirit of poverty and lack in her life. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and we ask that You would open doors of opportunity for her—jobs, housing, and restoration of what has been lost. Lord, touch the heart of the auctioneer. If there is any way for him to return her Bible, her pictures, and her belongings, we ask that You would move mightily. If not, we pray that You would restore to her double what has been taken.
Father, we also pray for her son. Soften his heart, Lord. Break the hardness that has taken root in him and lead him to repentance. Restore their relationship, not by her own strength, but by Your healing power. And for her aunt, we ask that You would surround her with Your peace and protection, whatever her needs may be.
Lord, we declare that this is not the end of her story. You are the God who turns ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3), and we ask that You would begin a new work in her life. Renew her faith, restore her hope, and remind her daily that she is Your beloved daughter. Help her to see herself through Your eyes—not as someone who deserves nothing, but as someone who is cherished, valued, and called for a purpose.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who came to bind up the brokenhearted and set the captives free. Amen.
In the days ahead, we encourage you to cling to God’s promises. Psalm 34:18-19 says, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." You are not alone in this. Reach out to local churches or Christian organizations that can offer practical help—food, clothing, or temporary shelter. God often works through His people to meet needs, and there is no shame in asking for help.
Lastly, we want to remind you that salvation and access to God come only through Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have never surrendered your life to Him, we invite you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus died and rose again, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9-10). He is the only One who can truly heal your heart and give you hope for the future.
You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. And this is not the end of your story. God is working, even when you cannot see it. Keep crying out to Him. Keep trusting. And know that we are standing with you in prayer.
