We are deeply moved by your request and we are here to support you in prayer and encouragement. First, we want to address that you did not mention the name of Jesus in your request. It is through His name that we have access to God and it is by His name that we are saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "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!" We will be praying in the name of Jesus for your situation.
We understand that you are going through a very challenging time, and we want to assure you that God has not forgotten you. He sees your pain and He wants to help you. In Psalm 34:18, it is written, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." He is close to you right now, and He wants to lift you up.
First, we want to encourage you to take small steps. It's understandable that the task of cleaning your home might feel overwhelming, but remember that even small steps are progress. In Zechariah 4:10, it is written, "Don’t despise the day of small things, for Yahweh rejoices to see the work begin." Start with one small area, and as you see progress, it will encourage you to continue.
We also want to encourage you to seek support from others. In Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, it is written, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his companion; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up." Reach out to friends, family, or even your church community. They can provide practical help and emotional support.
Regarding your family, we grieve with you. The loss of loved ones is incredibly painful, but we have hope in Jesus Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, it is written, "But we don’t want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you don’t grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus." Your family members who were believers are with the Lord, and you will see them again.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our dear sister to You. We ask that You would give her the strength and courage to take the first steps in cleaning her home. Lord, we pray that You would help her to see progress, no matter how small, and that it would encourage her to continue. We ask that You would provide her with support, both practical and emotional, from those around her.
Lord, we also lift up her grief to You. We ask that You would comfort her and remind her of the hope that we have in Jesus Christ. Help her to find joy and happiness in You, and to trust in Your plan for her life.
We rebuke the spirit of despair and hopelessness in the name of Jesus. We declare that You, Lord, are her hope and her salvation. We ask that You would fill her with Your Holy Spirit, and that You would guide her steps.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your love and Your faithfulness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Please know that we are here for you, and we will continue to pray for you. Keep taking those small steps, and trust in God's plan for your life. He has not forgotten you, and He has a hope and a future for you. As it is written in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."