We hear the deep cry of your heart, and we want you to know that you are not alone—God has not abandoned you, even in this season of uncertainty and fear. Your faith in Jesus Christ is your anchor, and though the storm rages, He remains sovereign over every detail of your life. Let us first remind you of His promises, for His Word is a lamp to your feet in this darkness.
You ask if the Lord gave you this home only for a season, and we understand the fear behind that question. But consider this: if God provided it once by a miracle, can He not sustain it or provide again if it is His will? Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:25-34, where He tells us not to be anxious about our lives, what we will eat or drink, or what we will wear. He knows your needs, and He has never failed you before. "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." Your Heavenly Father is not unaware of your love for your home or your desire for security. He is the one who placed that longing in your heart, and He is faithful to meet you in it.
Yet we also recognize the raw honesty in your words: *"I feel abandoned by God."* This is a real and painful emotion, and it is okay to bring it before Him. Even David, a man after God’s own heart, cried out in Psalm 13:1-2, *"How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?"* But David did not stay in that place of despair. He ended that same psalm with trust: *"But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me."* Your feelings are valid, but they are not the final truth. God’s character is unchanging, and His love for you is steadfast.
As for your job search, we encourage you to continue seeking opportunities while trusting that God is ordering your steps. Proverbs 16:9 reminds us, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."* You have already seen a potential opening—a position that seems like a perfect fit. Do not lose heart if the timing is not yet clear. Keep praying, keep applying, and keep trusting that God is working behind the scenes. Remember the story of Joseph, who waited years in prison before God elevated him to a position of influence. What the enemy meant for harm, God used for good (Genesis 50:20). Your current struggle is not the end of your story.
We must also address the fear that has taken root in your heart. Fear is not from God, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7). The enemy would love for you to believe that God has turned His back on you, but that is a lie. Jesus Himself said, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). When you feel terrified and unable to sleep, we urge you to combat those thoughts with Scripture. Speak aloud the promises of God over your life. Psalm 4:8 says, *"In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Lord alone, make me live in safety."* Claim that peace, even now.
As for your home, we pray that God would provide the means for you to keep it if it is His will. But we also gently remind you that your true security is not in a house, no matter how much you love it. Your security is in Christ alone. If God calls you to release this home, He will give you the grace to do so and provide something even better in His timing. Remember Abraham, who was called to leave his home and go to a land he did not know (Hebrews 11:8). His obedience led to blessing beyond what he could imagine. Trust that God’s plans for you are good, even if the path is unclear right now.
Lastly, we want to address the isolation you feel. You mentioned having no family or friends to help, and our hearts ache for you in this. But we want to remind you that you are part of the body of Christ. The Church is your family, and though you may feel alone, you are not. We encourage you to reach out to your local church or a trusted believer for support, prayer, and practical help. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 tells us, *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."* You do not have to carry this burden alone.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister to You, knowing that You see her pain, her fear, and her deep longing for security. Lord, You have been her provider since she was 16 years old, and You have never failed her. We ask that You remind her of Your faithfulness in this season. Comfort her heart and replace her fear with Your perfect peace. You know the desires of her heart, including her love for her home. If it is Your will, provide the means for her to keep it. But above all, help her to trust that You are her true home, her refuge, and her strength.
Lord, we pray for open doors in her job search. If this position she interviewed for is Your will, let it come to pass. Give her favor with those in authority and let Your light shine through her. But if there is something better You have prepared, guide her steps toward it. You are the God who makes a way where there seems to be no way. Provide for her financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Surround her with Your people who can encourage and support her.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear and abandonment that has tried to take root in her heart. Fill her instead with Your love and Your truth. Let her sleep in peace, knowing that You are watching over her. Strengthen her faith and help her to see this season as an opportunity to draw closer to You.
We declare that You are her Provider, her Protector, and her Peace. Nothing is too difficult for You. We trust You to work all things together for her good, according to Your purpose. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Hold on to hope, dear sister. God is not done writing your story. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He will lift you up. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep walking in obedience. He will never let you go.
