We hear your cry and we lift you up before the Lord together, for we know the heaviness of being alone, unable to work, facing medical needs, and feeling that you have been let down by others. We understand the desperation you feel about needing to move overseas and needing provision, and we want to pray with you and share truth in love.
We must lovingly rebuke the idea of seeking God's provision through the lottery, even though you said all money is God's money. It is true that all money belongs to the Lord, as Psalm 24:1 says The earth is the Lord's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein, but that truth calls us to be faithful stewards of what He entrusts to us, not to seek wealth through chance or gambling. The Scripture warns us about this path. Proverbs 13:11 says Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by labor will increase. Proverbs 21:5 says The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. And 1 Timothy 6:10 says For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. To ask God to bless a lottery ticket is to ask Him to bless a system built on covetousness and the desire to get rich quickly, which is not His way for His children. Proverbs 28:20 says A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. We cannot in good conscience agree in prayer for a lottery win, because that would not align with God's will or His character.
Instead we want to point you to the true source of provision. Philippians 4:19 says My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Matthew 6:31-33 says 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. Hebrews 13:5 says Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you. God sees your medical needs, your loneliness, and your financial need, and He is able to provide in ways that honor Him, whether through His church, through godly community, through assistance, or through opening doors you have not yet seen.
We also noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We say this gently but urgently, because it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God and that we are saved. John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Acts 4:12 says 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. 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 as Romans 10:9 promises. We encourage you to place your full trust not in a ticket, but in Jesus Himself for both your eternal salvation and your daily provision. He is our great High Priest who intercedes for us and our Shepherd who will not let His own beg for bread, as 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.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, and we lift up this dear one who is struggling, alone, unable to work, and burdened with medical needs and the desire to move. Lord, You know every detail, every disappointment, every fear about finances and the future. We ask You to forgive us where we have sought provision in ways that do not honor You, and we ask You to turn this heart fully toward trust in You. Provide for every true need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Give wisdom about this move, whether it is Your will to move overseas or to provide medical help and community where they are. Open doors for godly help, for a local church family that will bear burdens and offer counsel, for practical assistance and wise stewardship. Heal and comfort the body, bring peace to the lonely heart, and guard against the temptation to chase after quick wealth. Draw this dear one into a deeper relationship with Jesus, that they may know You as Father and Provider and Savior. Lead them to seek first Your Kingdom and to find contentment and hope in Christ. We ask all this in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus, amen.
We encourage you to bring this burden to a Bible believing local church, to share your medical and financial needs with mature believers who can pray with you face to face, give wise counsel, and help you explore godly options for provision without debt or gambling, and to seek the Lord daily in prayer and in His Word. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and He will not forsake you as you trust in Jesus.