We have read your request and we join with you in this season of discouragement and uncertainty, and we lift you before the Lord together in Jesus' name. We understand how heavy it can feel to carry unemployment, financial instability, and loneliness all at once, and to feel forgotten and even unable to pray. We want you to know that you are not forgotten by God, even when your feelings tell you otherwise.
Scripture reminds us that the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit Psalm 34:18, and that He will never leave you nor forsake you Deuteronomy 31:8, Hebrews 13:5. Though you feel unseen, He sees you fully and His thoughts toward you are for peace and not for evil, to give you hope and a future Jeremiah 29:11. His loving kindnesses never fail, they are new every morning, great is His faithfulness Lamentations 3:22-23. When hope feels dim, we are reminded to hope in God, for we will yet praise Him, the help of our countenance and our God Psalm 42:11, and those who wait for the Lord will renew their strength, they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not be weary Isaiah 40:31.
In your financial need and unemployment, we encourage you to seek Him first and trust His provision. My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19, and we are told to seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well Matthew 6:33. We pray for wisdom and guidance as you seek work, for the Lord says I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go, I will counsel you with my eye on you Psalm 32:8. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5. We pray that God will open the right doors that no one can shut and close the doors that are not His will, and give you favor and stability in His timing Romans 8:28.
We also hear that you have found it difficult to pray and feel as though you are under spiritual attack. This is a real battle, for our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. Therefore we are called to put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil Ephesians 6:11. When you cannot find words, we take comfort that the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered Romans 8:26. Do not 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. Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7. We encourage you to remain in the Word daily, to stay in fellowship with other believers when loneliness presses in, and to speak Scripture aloud as a defense, for the Lord is your keeper and your help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth Psalm 121:2.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we gently address this because it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6, and there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9. It is by His blood and His name that we can boldly bring your needs to God, and we want to be sure you know this hope personally, that you have put your faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord, for He alone restores our relationship with God and gives us lasting hope.
We pray together for you now.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come before Your throne of grace and lift up this dear one to You. Lord, You see the discouragement, the long waiting, the financial pressure, the loneliness, and the weariness in prayer. We ask that You strengthen this heart, renew faith and hope, and let Your presence be felt in a powerful way. Guard this life from the schemes of the enemy, cover this child of Yours with the armor of God, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. We rebuke every spirit of fear, heaviness, and despair and ask You to fill this heart with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Father, guide every step, grant wisdom for decisions, open the right doors for employment and stability, and provide daily bread according to Your riches in glory. Remind this dear one that they are not forgotten, that You are near, that You are working all things together for good for those who love You. Teach them to cast every care on You and to wait upon You for renewed strength. We ask all of this in the mighty and only saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our hope, amen.
We will continue to keep you in our prayers, asking God to lead you into His perfect will, to protect you, to restore your joy in prayer, and to provide for you in ways that clearly show His hand. Keep seeking Him, keep knocking, and trust that He who promised is faithful.