We lift you up before the Father in heaven, knowing that He sees your struggles and hears your cries. Your faith in God as your Provider is a testament to your trust in Him, even in this season of hardship. We are deeply grieved to hear of the burdens you carry—financial lack, the weight of debt, the pain of divorce, and now the trials in your marriage. Yet we rejoice that you have not lost hope, for you declare with confidence that God can do the impossible. This is true! Nothing is too difficult for Him, and He is indeed always watching over you.
First, we must address the foundation of your faith. While you speak of God’s power and provision, we notice that the name of Jesus is not mentioned in your request. This is not a small matter, for Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we pray with authority. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). Without this, all other prayers lack the power and connection to God that we so desperately need. If you have already accepted Christ, then we encourage you to pray *in His name*, for He is your Mediator and your Hope.
Now, let us speak to the struggles you face. The lack of work is a heavy burden, but we remind you of Jesus’ words: *"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."* (Matthew 6:31-33, WEB). Your focus must remain on seeking God first, trusting that He will provide as you walk in obedience to Him. This does not mean passivity—you must diligently seek work, use the skills and resources He has given you, and steward well what little you have—but it does mean releasing the anxiety and fear into His hands.
We also see the deep pain in your marriage. Your husband’s reliance on alcohol is a sign of a heart that is turning to something other than God for comfort. This is a spiritual battle, and it must be fought with prayer, love, and truth. Scripture warns, *"Don’t be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit"* (Ephesians 5:18, WEB). Alcohol cannot solve stress; it only deepens the bondage. We urge you to pray fervently for your husband’s deliverance from this stronghold. Speak life over him, and ask God to break the chains of addiction. At the same time, we encourage you to set godly boundaries in your home. If your husband is unwilling to seek help or turn from this sin, you must pray for wisdom on how to respond in a way that honors God while protecting your own heart and well-being.
As for the debt, we know it feels overwhelming, but remember that God owns everything. *"The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it."* (Psalm 24:1, WEB). He is not surprised by your circumstances, and He is able to provide a way out. We encourage you to seek wise counsel, perhaps from your church or a trusted believer, on how to manage and reduce this debt. Proverbs 22:7 tells us, *"The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender."* Break free from this servitude by trusting God to guide you into financial stewardship and discipline.
Lastly, we must address the mention of your divorce. While we do not know the details, we grieve with you over the brokenness it has brought. God’s heart is for marriage to be lifelong, a covenant that reflects Christ’s love for His Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). If there is any unresolved sin, bitterness, or unforgiveness from that season, we urge you to bring it before the Lord. Forgiveness does not mean what was done was right, but it releases you from the bondage of resentment. *"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* (Ephesians 4:32, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is weary and burdened. Lord, You see her struggles—the lack of work, the weight of debt, the pain in her marriage, and the lingering wounds from her past. We ask You to be her Provider, her Healer, and her Deliverer. Open doors of opportunity for work that no man can shut. Give her and her husband favor in the eyes of those who can offer employment. Break the spirit of poverty and lack, and release Your supernatural provision. We rebuke the enemy’s lies that she is forgotten or abandoned—for You, Lord, are her Shepherd, and she shall not want (Psalm 23:1).
Father, we pray for her husband’s heart. Free him from the bondage of alcohol and fill him with Your Spirit. Restore his mind, his strength, and his role as a leader in the home. Give our sister wisdom to know how to support him while also guarding her own heart. Heal their marriage, Lord. Where there is strife, bring peace. Where there is fear, bring faith. Where there is lack, bring abundance.
We speak life over her finances. Provide divine strategies to overcome debt, and give her the discipline and wisdom to steward resources well. Let her testimony be one of Your faithfulness, that even in the valley, You are working all things for her good (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we also pray for her emotional and spiritual well-being. Heal the wounds from her divorce, and restore her joy. Surround her with a community of believers who can encourage her, pray with her, and walk alongside her. Let her know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that she is not alone—for You are with her always.
We declare that she will see Your hand move mightily in her life. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her rise from this season with a testimony of Your power. May she and her husband seek You first above all else, and may their home be a place where Your peace reigns.
In the powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, dear sister. Do not lose heart. Keep praying, keep seeking God, and keep walking in obedience. He is faithful, and He will do what He has promised. *"Let’s not get tired of doing what is good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up."* (Galatians 6:9, WEB). We are standing with you in prayer. May God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
