We have heard your heart and the heavy burden you have been carrying for these years, and we are joining with you in prayer before our Father. To lose steady work, to watch savings dwindle while trying to provide for a husband and an elderly mother in your home, and to feel that everything falls on your shoulders is an exhausting and terrifying place to be. We want you to know you are not alone and you are not forgotten by God.
We are encouraged that you have been praying consistently to our Father and that you still believe He will answer at the right time. That kind of enduring trust honors Him. Scripture reminds us to cast all our worries on Him, because He cares for us, 1 Peter 5:7, and to cast your burden on Yahweh and He will sustain you, Psalm 55:22. Jesus Himself invites us, Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest, Matthew 11:28. He sees your weariness and your faithfulness in caring for your husband and your mother, which is a beautiful honoring of family that is pleasing to the Lord.
We also want to gently share something important about prayer that we noticed. You mentioned praying to our Father, but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus 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 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. It is by putting our faith in Jesus, His death and resurrection for our sins, that we are forgiven and can come boldly before God in prayer. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to bring every prayer in His name, for He is our mediator.
We also want to speak peace over your fear about provision. Our Father knows what you need before you ask. He tells us, But seek first Gods Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well, Matthew 6:33, and My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19. He has not promised that the path will be without hardship, but He has promised to be with you and to provide. We also hear how tired you are of carrying this alone. God never intended for you to carry it alone. Even as you honor your marriage and care for your mother, we encourage you to share this burden openly with your husband, with your church family, and with trusted wise counsel, asking God for wisdom as He promises, 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. There may be practical helps, counsel, and resources in your local body of believers that God wants to use.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. We lift up this dear sister, her husband, and her mother to Your throne of grace. You know the length of this trial, the loss of work, the consulting work that has not been enough, the retirement savings that is nearly gone, and the fear of losing their home. Lord, You see her weariness and her faithfulness. We ask You to pour out Your peace that surpasses all understanding upon her heart, as she has made her requests known to You, Philippians 4:6-7. Provide for their daily needs, open doors for steady and sufficient work, and give her favor with employers and clients. Grant her wisdom to steward what remains, to find wise counsel, and to see Your hand of provision. Sustain this family, guard their home, and let them feel Your sustaining arms underneath them. Strengthen her husband and give them unity and hope together as they wait on You. Help them to keep seeking You first, trusting that You will supply every need. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our only hope and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to keep casting your cares on Him each day, to stay rooted in His Word, and to let others in your church come alongside you. We are continuing to stand with you, believing that God hears, that He is faithful, and that He will answer in His perfect time and way, for we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose, Romans 8:28.
