We join you in bringing this financial burden before the Lord, and we thank you for coming to Him in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is through Him we have access to the Father and it is in His name that our prayers are heard.
We understand the discouragement and anxiety that comes from seeing an investment remain in loss for a year and a half, and we know you desire to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to you. Scripture reminds us to bring every care to Him, In nothing 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
We also want to gently encourage you with biblical perspective on finances. God cares deeply about our needs and He promises My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Yet His Word also calls us to keep our hearts free from the love of money and to find contentment in Him, Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10 This does not mean desiring provision or recovery is wrong, but we are called to seek first His kingdom and trust His provision rather than letting profit or loss define our peace. But seek first Gods Kingdom, and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Proverbs 21:5 reminds us that God honors diligence, wisdom, and careful counsel in our stewardship.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear one who is carrying the weight of financial loss. You know the amount invested and the loss that has been endured, You see every concern of their heart. We ask for Your mercy and Your hand upon these shares according to Your perfect will. If it be Your will, we ask that You would restore what has been lost and turn this loss into profit, and grant wisdom to those who manage and watch over these matters. Above all, grant peace that surpasses understanding, guard their heart from anxiety and from making money an idol, and help them to rest in Your faithful provision. Teach them to be diligent and wise stewards, to seek godly counsel, to act with patience and not with fear or hastiness, and to trust that You will supply every true need. Help them to keep their eyes on You, to seek first Your Kingdom, and to find contentment and hope in Christ regardless of the market. We thank You that You never leave us nor forsake us, and we trust Your goodness and Your timing. In Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to commit your work and your finances to the Lord, Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Keep praying with thanksgiving, seek wise and honest counsel before making further financial decisions, and trust that the Lord will lead you in wisdom and provide for you as you walk faithfully with Him.