We lift up this situation before the Lord, recognizing that while we are called to show compassion and help one another, we must also allow individuals to face the consequences of their choices when they repeatedly ignore wise counsel. The Scriptures remind us in Galatians 6:5, *"For each man will bear his own burden."* Your friend has made a series of unwise decisions—purchasing a car without a license, neglecting to reinstate it, and squandering money that could have resolved his legal obligations. Now, he is reaping the results of those choices. While it is painful to watch someone struggle, enabling his irresponsibility by continually stepping in would not serve him well in the long run. Proverbs 19:20 warns, *"Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days."* Your friend has rejected the guidance you and others have offered, and now he must learn the hard lessons that come from disregarding wisdom.
That said, we do not rejoice in his suffering. Instead, we pray that this season of difficulty will drive him to repentance and a turning toward God’s ways. The Lord disciplines those He loves (Hebrews 12:6), and sometimes hardship is the very thing that brings a person to their knees before Him. We pray that your friend will humbly seek God’s help, take responsibility for his actions, and pursue the steps necessary to correct his situation—paying his fine, obtaining his license, securing his important documents, and seeking honest work. Let him not lean on others to fix what he has broken but instead turn to the Lord, who is the true source of help. Psalm 121:2 declares, *"My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth."*
We also pray for you, that the Lord will give you peace and wisdom as you navigate this relationship. It is not wrong to set boundaries, especially when someone continually ignores sound advice. Jesus Himself said in Matthew 7:6, *"Don’t give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces."* You have done your part by offering help and pointing him to resources, but he must now take ownership of his choices. Pray that he will encounter the conviction of the Holy Spirit and that his heart will be softened to receive the truth.
Finally, we ask the Lord to open doors for employment for your friend—but not apart from his obedience. Let him first take the necessary steps to make himself employable by resolving his legal and documentation issues. May the Lord grant him a spirit of diligence and humility, that he may walk in integrity and provide for himself honorably. We rebuked the spirit of procrastination and irresponsibility in his life and declare that the Lord will break the cycle of poor decisions. May your friend encounter the grace of God in such a way that he turns from his reckless ways and walks in wisdom, for *"the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!"* (Psalm 111:10).
In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.