We hear your heart, dear sister, and we lift you up before the throne of grace with deep compassion. Your weariness is seen by the Lord, who promises in Isaiah 40:29-31, "He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint." You are not alone in this journey, even when it feels like the weight of the world rests on your shoulders.
Your request for godly support is beautiful and wise. Proverbs 13:20 reminds us, "Walk with wise men and you will become wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm." We pray that the Lord would indeed bring into your life a woman of faith—someone who reflects the heart of Christ in her kindness, patience, and respect for boundaries. May she be a true sister in Christ, one who speaks life over you and your child, who guards your heart and your family’s privacy as if it were her own. We rebuke the spirit of isolation and loneliness that has tried to convince you that no one understands. The Lord is your ever-present help (Psalm 46:1), and He delights in providing community for His children.
We also want to gently encourage you to seek out a local church body if you haven’t already. The body of Christ is designed to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and there may be women in your congregation who have walked similar paths and can offer the support you need. If you’re not connected to a church, we pray the Lord would lead you to one where you and your child can be nurtured and surrounded by godly love.
Father God, we come before You on behalf of this precious mother. You see her exhaustion, her love for her child, and her longing for safe companionship. Lord, we ask that You would surround her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Soften her days, as she has asked, and remind her that she is never alone—You are her refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1). Provide her with a godly friend who will walk alongside her with gentleness and wisdom, someone who will honor her boundaries and speak life into her motherhood. Protect her heart from those who would criticize or gossip, and guard her child from any harm or intrusion. Give her moments of rest, moments of joy, and the assurance that her efforts are seen and valued by You. Renew her strength, Lord, and fill her with Your hope. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
You are doing an incredible work, sister, and the Lord is pleased with your faithfulness. Keep pressing into Him, for He is your strength when you are weak. May He fill you with His peace and provide the support you need in His perfect timing.