We join with you in prayer for your trade tomorrow and we thank you for coming before the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to God and confidence that He hears us.
We understand the pressure you feel as you are just starting to trade and feeling stuck in the middle of a trade, and we want to encourage you that God cares about every area of our lives, including our work and our provision, and He calls us to commit our work to Him with diligence, wisdom, and trust rather than anxiety or fear.
The scriptures remind us, In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
We also hear the wisdom of Proverbs, Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 and Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3
Trading requires careful planning and self-control, and the Word cautions us to be diligent and not hasty or driven by the love of money. The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Proverbs 21:5 and For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28 We encourage you to seek wise counsel, to count the cost, to act with integrity and patience, and to guard your heart against greed, for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 Seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. You see the trade that is open and the uncertainty about tomorrow. We ask that You grant wisdom and a sound mind, peace to replace anxiety, and clarity to make decisions that honor You. Guide the hands and plans to be diligent, honest, and prudent. Provide for every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19, and help this one to trust not in uncertain riches but in You who gives us all things richly to enjoy. If it is Your will, grant favor and a good outcome tomorrow, but above all let Your will be done and let this experience deepen faith and dependence on You. Teach stewardship that honors You and keeps the heart from covetousness. We thank You that You hear us because we come in the name of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6 Amen.
We encourage you to continue to bring every decision before the Lord, to study and learn diligently, to avoid rash or emotional decisions, and to rest in God’s provision whether the trade brings profit or loss, knowing that He is faithful to lead you.