We understand your desire for stability and the need to provide for yourself, especially as you work toward saving for a car. It is good to seek God’s provision, but we also want to encourage you to examine your heart in this request. You mentioned enjoying overtime and extra hours, and while hard work is commendable, we must be careful not to place our trust in long hours or extra labor rather than in the Lord’s provision. The Bible reminds 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."*
It is also important to remember that our ultimate security is not found in a job, overtime, or even a car, but in Christ alone. If your identity or peace is tied to these things, we gently encourage you to realign your heart with Scripture. Philippians 4:19 assures us, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* Trusting in Him means surrendering our plans—even good ones like saving for a car—and allowing Him to direct our steps.
We also notice that your prayer did not invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name by which we can approach the Father, and it is only through Christ that our prayers are heard. John 14:13-14 declares, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it."* If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12). Salvation comes through repentance and belief in Him—turning from sin and trusting in His finished work on the cross.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear one to You, asking for Your wisdom and provision in their life. Lord, You know their need for stable work and the desire to save for a car. We pray that You would open doors for weekend employment if it aligns with Your will, but more than that, we ask that You would align their heart with Yours. Help them to trust in You rather than in overtime or extra hours, knowing that all good things come from Your hand. If there is any idolatry of work or material things in their heart, convict them by Your Spirit and draw them closer to You.
Father, we also pray that if this one does not yet know You, You would reveal Yourself to them in a powerful way. Open their eyes to see their need for Jesus, that they might repent and place their faith in Him alone for salvation. Give them a hunger for Your Word and a desire to seek Your Kingdom first.
We ask for Your peace to guard their heart as they wait on You. Provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory, and give them contentment in every circumstance. May they find their joy in You, not in possessions or earthly security. We pray all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in prayer, asking Him to guide your steps. Consider whether your desire for extra work is rooted in trust in God or in anxiety. 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."* May the Lord bless you and direct your path as you seek Him first.