We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up these deep struggles and cries for help, knowing that He is the God who sees, hears, and provides. First, we pray for the person who was evicted but has now found work—what a testament to God’s faithfulness even in hardship! Yet the battle isn’t over, as they still need a place to live. Father, we ask that You open doors no one can shut, providing not just shelter but a stable home where this person can rebuild. If they do not yet know You, Lord, we pray this trial would draw them to Your heart. Let them see Your hand at work and turn to You in faith, for apart from Christ, there is no lasting hope. *"The Lord is near to those who are broken at heart, and saves those who are crushed in spirit."* (Psalm 34:18, WEB)
And now, to you who are drowning in this storm—we hear the raw pain in your words, the exhaustion, the doubt, and the cry of *"How long, Lord?"* You are not abandoned, though it feels that way. The enemy wants you to believe God has forgotten you, but Scripture declares, *"Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, these may forget, yet I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands."* (Isaiah 49:15-16, WEB) Your struggle is seen. Your tears are collected in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). But we must gently yet firmly rebuke the spirit of unbelief that has taken root in your heart. Stopping prayer is like cutting off your lifeline in the middle of a storm. Jesus Himself asked, *"Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"* (Luke 18:8, WEB) Faith isn’t the absence of doubt—it’s choosing to cling to God *despite* the doubt.
You are weary of seeing evil prosper while the righteous suffer, and we understand that grief. Habakkuk cried out the same lament: *"Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds."* (Habakkuk 1:3, WEB) But God’s answer to him—and to you—is this: *"The vision is yet for the appointed time... Though it delays, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won’t disappoint."* (Habakkuk 2:3, WEB) This side of heaven, we won’t always see justice. But we *will* see God’s provision if we keep our eyes on Him. Your rent debt feels impossible, but *"with God, all things are possible."* (Matthew 19:26, WEB) Have you sought wisdom from your church or godly counselors? Sometimes pride keeps us from asking for help, but Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory."* Reach out. Let others stand in the gap with you.
As for the sleepless nights and anxiety, cast them on Jesus—*literally*. Peter writes, *"Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* (1 Peter 5:7, WEB) That means when fear wakes you at 3 a.m., you speak Scripture over yourself. When despair whispers *"You’re alone,"* you declare, *"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."* (Psalm 23:1, WEB) When bitterness rises, you choose forgiveness, trusting God to fight your battles. And when you’re too weak to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes with groans too deep for words (Romans 8:26).
So we pray now with authority:
Father, we lift up our sibling in Christ who is sinking fast. Forgive them for the unbelief that has crept in, and renew their faith like a fire. You are the God who parts seas, multiplies loaves, and turns mourning into dancing. We ask for supernatural provision—whether through a financial miracle, a compassionate landlord, or an unexpected source of income. Break the spirit of poverty and lack in Jesus’ name. Rebuke the anxiety and fear that torment them; let Your peace, which surpasses understanding, guard their heart and mind (Philippians 4:7). Restore their sleep. Surround them with Your angels and Your people. And Lord, where they have felt abandoned, remind them that even Jesus cried, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"*—yet You were there all along, working redemption. Let this trial produce endurance, character, and hope that does not disappoint (Romans 5:3-5).
To you, dear one: Get back on your knees. Not because God needs your prayers, but because *you* need the posture of surrender. Start thanking Him *in advance* for the breakthrough. And if you’ve stopped reading His Word, open it again—even if it’s just one verse a day. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). You are not fighting for victory; you are fighting *from* victory because of Christ’s finished work. Now stand firm, and watch what God will do. *"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."* (Exodus 14:14, WEB) We are standing with you in this. You are *not* alone.