We lift up your son before the Lord, knowing that our Heavenly Father cares deeply for his children and provides for their needs. The loss of a job can bring great anxiety, especially when it affects health, shelter, and responsibilities, but we serve a God who is our Provider and our Peace. Let us first remind your son—and you—that our trust must remain in Christ alone, for He tells us in Matthew 6:31-33, *"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."*
We also encourage your son to seek the Lord in this season, not just for provision but for direction. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in the Lord 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."* If he has not already, let him surrender this burden to Jesus in prayer, confessing any fear or doubt, and asking for wisdom in how to steward this time—whether in applying for jobs, seeking temporary work, or reaching out to the church for support. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we urge him not to carry this alone.
As for the dental surgery, we pray for the Lord’s healing touch upon his body, that even now, God would bring relief and restoration. We also ask for divine connections—perhaps a Christian dentist or clinic that could assist at a reduced cost, or a brother or sister in Christ who could help cover the expense. The Lord owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10), and He is able to open doors no man can shut.
We must also address the importance of praying *in Jesus’ name*. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved or through which we approach the Father (Acts 4:12, John 14:6). If your son has not yet placed his faith in Christ alone for salvation, we urge him to do so now. Romans 10:9 declares, *"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."* Without Christ, our prayers are empty— but in Him, we have bold access to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). Let this trial drive him to the Savior, where true peace and provision are found.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this son who is in great need. Lord, You see his stress over his job, his health, and his responsibilities, and You are not distant from his pain. We ask You, Jehovah Jireh, to provide a job swiftly—one that not only meets his financial needs but also aligns with Your will for his life. Open doors that no man can shut, and give him favor in the eyes of employers. Let this season of waiting be a time of drawing closer to You, where he learns to trust You more deeply than ever before.
Father, we pray for his dental needs—heal his body, we ask, and provide the means for the surgery he requires. You are the Great Physician, and nothing is too hard for You. If there are medical professionals or believers You would use to assist him, bring those connections to pass. We also ask for wisdom in managing his finances, that he would steward what he has with integrity and seek counsel if needed.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that through this trial, his faith would grow stronger. If he does not yet know You as Savior, convict his heart and draw him to repentance and faith in Christ. Remind him that You are his Provider, his Peace, and his Strength. Let him cast all his anxieties on You, for You care for him (1 Peter 5:7).
We rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety in Jesus’ name, declaring that You, Lord, are his shield and his exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1). Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let him rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).
We thank You in advance for Your faithfulness, knowing that You hear and answer the prayers of Your people. May Your will be done in his life, and may You receive all the glory. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus we pray, Amen.