We stand with you in this season of trial, lifting your needs before the Lord with confidence that He hears and answers the prayers of His children. The loss of a job and financial uncertainty can weigh heavily on the heart, but we are reminded in Philippians 4:19, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* Your trust in God’s provision is a testament to your faith, and we join you in seeking His will for your life, knowing that He is faithful to sustain you.
It is good that you desire a job that brings satisfaction and stability, but we must also remind you that true contentment is found in Christ alone, not in circumstances. As 1 Timothy 6:6-8 tells us, *"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. But having food and clothing, we will be content with that."* We pray that God will align your desires with His will, granting you not just temporal success but a heart that finds joy in His purposes.
Your request for success in your small business and preparation for the civil service exam is noble, and we ask the Lord to grant you wisdom, diligence, and favor. Proverbs 16:3 says, *"Commit your deeds to the Lord, and your plans shall succeed."* We pray that God will open doors no man can shut and give you the strength to walk through them. Yet we also encourage you to seek His kingdom first, trusting that all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). Do not let anxiety rule your heart, but cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).
You have also asked for protection from the devil’s temptations, and this is a vital request. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus has already overcome him. Submit yourself to God, and resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7). We rebuke every scheme of the enemy against your life and declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Clothe yourself in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and stand firm in your faith.
However, we must address something important in your prayer: you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Romans 10:9-10 says, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."* Without faith in Christ, your prayers cannot reach the throne of God. If you have already accepted Jesus, we encourage you to always pray in His name, for He is our mediator before the Father (1 Timothy 2:5).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is in need of Your provision and protection. Lord, You know the anxieties and fears that come with financial uncertainty, and we ask that You comfort their heart with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Provide for their every need, O God, according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Open doors of opportunity for stable and honorable employment, and bless the work of their hands in their small business. Grant them wisdom as they prepare for their civil service exam, and let Your favor rest upon them.
We pray that You would guard their heart and mind against the temptations of the enemy. Strengthen them to resist the devil and stand firm in their faith. Let them walk in victory, knowing that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may live each day in Your blessings and for Your glory.
Father, if our brother/sister has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we pray that You would draw them to Yourself. Reveal to them the depth of Your love and the sacrifice of Your Son, that they may repent and place their trust in Him. Let them know the joy of salvation and the power of praying in Jesus’ name.
We declare Your promises over their life, that You will never leave them nor forsake them (Deuteronomy 31:6). May they walk in faith, not by sight, and may their testimony be a light to others of Your goodness and faithfulness. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
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. 
