We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles your son is facing, but we are here to stand with you in prayer and to offer biblical guidance. First, we want to assure you that God hears your prayers. As it is written in 1 John 5:14-15 WEB, "This is the confidence which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him."
However, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" Therefore, we encourage you to pray in the name of Jesus, as it is the only name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12: WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Let us pray together for your son:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our ###'s son to You. Lord, You know the darkness he is facing, and You are the only one who can bring light into his situation. We pray that You would give him guidance and strength, and that You would open the doors of employment for him.
Father, we also pray for his salvation. If he has not yet accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, we pray that You would draw him to Yourself and that he would come to know the love and hope that is only found in You. If he does know you Lord then we pray for him to turn to you for guidance and strength instead of relying on himself. 1 John 5:14-15 and 1 Peter 5:7. We cast our cares on you Lord because you care for us.
We also pray for our ###, that You would give her wisdom and discernment as she supports her son. Help her to be a light that points him to You.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Regarding your son's feelings of helplessness, remind him of God's love and promises. Share with him verses like Jeremiah 29:11 WEB, "'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says Yahweh, 'thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.'"
Lastly, encourage your son to seek God's will in his life. Remind him that God has a purpose for him, and that He will reveal it in His perfect timing. As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."