We come before the Lord with hearts full of compassion for your brother, who is burdened by serious financial struggles. The weight of debt can feel overwhelming, but we serve a God who is mighty to save and who owns all things. The Scriptures remind us in Philippians 4:19, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* And in Matthew 6:31-33, Jesus teaches us, *"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."*
Yet we also know that God calls us to wisdom and responsibility in our finances. Proverbs 22:7 tells us, *"The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender."* While we pray for a miracle, we also encourage your brother to seek godly counsel, to live within his means, and to trust in the Lord’s provision rather than the fleeting solutions of the world. If there are areas of financial mismanagement, repentance and stewardship must be part of the path forward. God honors humility and obedience, and He can turn even the most desperate situations into testimonies of His faithfulness.
We also notice that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus, through whom alone we have access to the Father. John 14:6 declares, *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’"* And Acts 4:12 reminds us, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is only through Jesus that we can boldly approach the throne of grace. If your brother—or you—do not yet know Christ as Savior, we urge you to turn to Him today. Salvation is found in no other name, and it is through faith in Him that we receive not only eternal life but also the peace and provision of God in this life.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this brother before You, asking for Your divine intervention in his financial crisis. You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, and nothing is too difficult for You. We ask that You open doors of opportunity for him, grant him wisdom to manage his resources faithfully, and surround him with godly counsel. Break the chains of debt that bind him, and let this season of struggle become a testimony of Your goodness and power.
If there has been any mismanagement, pride, or reliance on things other than You, we ask for conviction and repentance. Teach him to trust in You above all else, and lead him into a life of stewardship that honors You. Father, we also pray that if he does not yet know Jesus as his Lord and Savior, You would draw him to Yourself. Let this trial be the very thing that leads him to the foot of the cross, where true freedom is found.
We rebuked any spirit of fear, anxiety, or despair in the name of Jesus Christ. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind. Provide for him in ways that only You can, and let Your name be glorified through this situation. We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.