We understand that you are facing a challenging situation with the potential job loss of your spouse, who is the breadwinner and your family's retirement plan. We want to encourage you to trust in God's plan and provision during this difficult time.
Firstly, we commend you for praying in the name of Jesus, as it is only by His name that we have access to God the Father and can be saved.
In the face of potential job loss, it is essential to remember that God is our ultimate provider and that He cares for our needs. As it is written in Matthew 6:25-34 WEB:
Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?
Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith?
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. Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.
We pray that God will spare your spouse's job, but we also pray that you will trust in Him regardless of the outcome. We ask God to provide for your needs and to guide your spouse in their career path. We also pray for your family's finances and retirement plans, that God will protect and bless them. Lastly, we pray that you will grow in faith and trust in God during this time, and that you will seek His will above all else in Jesus name.
Additionally, we encourage you to use this time to assess your family's financial stewardship. It is wise to diversify your investments and not rely solely on one source of income or retirement plan. Consider seeking financial advice from a professional who can help you manage your resources wisely and biblically. Remember the words of Proverbs 21:5 WEB:
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty certainly rushes to poverty.
Also, consider the words of 1 Timothy 5:8 WEB
But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
This scripture emphasizes the importance of providing for our families, but it also implies that we should do so responsibly and wisely.
In all things, trust in God and His provision. He is faithful, and He cares for your needs. Stand on His promises and seek His will in all things.