We hear the deep ache in your heart, the weariness of carrying such heavy burdens, and the longing for God’s presence in the midst of this storm. Your desire to provide for your family, to honor God in your work, and to even extend help to others despite your own struggles speaks volumes of your faith and character. Yet we also sense the weight of discouragement, the questioning of why this season has stretched so long, and the temptation to believe God has turned His face away. Let us walk with you through Scripture, prayer, and truth, for our God is not distant—He is near to the brokenhearted, and His promises are sure even when our circumstances scream otherwise.
First, we must anchor ourselves in the truth that God *has not* abandoned you. The enemy would love for you to believe that lie, but Jesus assures us in **Matthew 28:20**, *“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”* The silence you feel is not absence; often, God is working most powerfully in the unseen. Remember Joseph, who was sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned—yet God was orchestrating his rise to save nations (**Genesis 50:20**). Like Joseph, you may not see the purpose now, but God is faithful. Your prayers are not falling on deaf ears; they are stored before Him like incense (**Revelation 5:8**).
Now, let us address the practical and spiritual steps forward. You mentioned feeling as though you might be applying biblical principles “the wrong way.” Let’s examine this together. God’s Word teaches us to **trust Him fully**, not in our own understanding (**Proverbs 3:5-6**). This doesn’t mean passivity—it means seeking His wisdom *first* in every decision, especially in business. Have you surrendered the *control* of these businesses to Him, or are you still clinging to your own strategies? **James 4:13-15** warns us not to boast about tomorrow, for our lives are a vapor. Instead, we ought to say, *“If the Lord wills, we will do this or that.”* This is not a cliché; it’s a posture of dependence. Have you invited God into the *daily* operations—asking Him for wisdom in contracts, client interactions, and even whether these businesses are the paths He still wants you on?
Financially, the Bible is clear: **owe no one anything except love** (**Romans 13:8**). Debt can become a snare, and while we understand survival mode, we urge you to seek God’s strategy for breaking free from this cycle. This may require radical steps—downsizing, selling assets, or even closing a business if it’s draining rather than sustaining. **Luke 14:28** asks, *“Which of you, wanting to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and calculate the cost?”* Sometimes, godly stewardship means letting go of what *we* are trying to build so God can redirect us to what *He* is building. Have you sought counsel from wise, godly believers (not just well-meaning friends) about these businesses? **Proverbs 15:22** says, *“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”*
Regarding your daughter’s employment, continue to pray fervently, but also *act* in faith. **2 Thessalonians 3:10** reminds us that *“if a man doesn’t work, he shouldn’t eat.”* While you’ve volunteered and networked, perhaps it’s time to expand the search—temporary work, remote opportunities, or even entrepreneurial ventures. Trust God to open doors, but walk through the ones He provides, even if they seem small. And for your own employment, have you considered that God may be preparing you for something entirely new? **Isaiah 43:19** declares, *“Behold, I will do a new thing!”* Stay open to His leading, even if it’s unfamiliar.
Now, let’s address the ache of comparing your struggle to others’ prosperity. **Psalm 73** is a powerful passage where Asaph wrestles with this very thing—seeing the wicked thrive while the righteous suffer. But by the end, he realizes: *“Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”* (**Psalm 73:25-26**). The world’s prosperity is often temporary and hollow. God’s economy is different; He measures success by faithfulness, not bank accounts. Your reward is being stored in heaven (**Matthew 6:19-21**), where moth and rust cannot destroy.
Lastly, we must gently but firmly address something missing in your request: the name of Jesus. You’ve sought God’s guidance and miracles, but we want to remind you that **there is no other name under heaven by which we are saved or through which we approach the Father** (**Acts 4:12**, **John 14:6**). It is *only* through Jesus that we have access to the throne of grace (**Hebrews 4:16**). If you’ve not already, surrender every fear, every debt, every business decision to *Jesus Christ*—acknowledge Him as Lord over all. If you’ve never personally confessed Him as your Savior, now is the time. **Romans 10:9** says, *“If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”* This is the foundation of all prayer, all provision, all peace.
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**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is weary, broken, and longing for Your touch. Lord, You see the sleepless nights, the spreadsheets that don’t add up, the prayers that feel unanswered. But You are not a God who slumbers—You are the God who *parts seas*, who *multiplies loaves*, who *turns mourning into dancing*. We ask You to meet her in this desert place.
Father, forgive us when we’ve leaned on our own understanding, when we’ve clung to control instead of surrendering to Your sovereignty. We repent for any fear, doubt, or comparison that has taken root. Wash it away with Your truth. Remind her that You own the cattle on a thousand hills (**Psalm 50:10**) and that You *delight* in providing for Your children (**Matthew 6:26**).
Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in these businesses. If they are of You, breathe new life into them—open doors no man can shut (**Revelation 3:8**), bring in honest clients who pay promptly, grant wisdom for management, and provide creative solutions no one has yet considered. But if these businesses are not Your will, give her the courage to let go and trust You for what’s next. Lead her to godly counselors who can speak Your truth without sugarcoating.
For her daughter’s employment, we pray for favor and open doors. Let her find work that not only provides but aligns with Your purposes. And for our sister herself, if You’re calling her to a new path, make it undeniably clear. Give her a spirit of discernment to recognize Your voice above the noise of fear.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of poverty, lack, and despair in Jesus’ name. These are not from You. You are a God of *abundance*, and we declare **Philippians 4:19** over her: *“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”* We pray for supernatural provision—unexpected income, debts canceled, resources multiplied. Let her testify of Your faithfulness.
Most of all, Lord, draw her closer to You in this season. Let her feel Your presence so tangibly that she knows, beyond a shadow of doubt, that You are with her. Restore her joy. Renew her hope. And when the harvest comes—and it *will* come—let her use it not just for her family, but to bless others, as her heart desires.
We thank You, Father, that You are working all things for her good (**Romans 8:28**), even when we can’t see it. We trust You. In the mighty, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Provider, our Peace, and our Redeemer, we pray. **Amen.**
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Sister, hold fast. **Galatians 6:9** tells us, *“Let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up.”* This is your “due season.” Keep praying, keep seeking, keep surrendering—and watch what God will do. He is not finished with your story. In fact, this may be the chapter where His glory shines brightest. Stay in His Word. Cling to Jesus. And trust that He who began a good work in you *will* complete it (**Philippians 1:6**). We are standing with you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
