We understand your concerns and anxieties, and we join you in bringing these burdens to the Lord. Firstly, it's important to remember that God cares for us and wants us to cast our anxieties on Him, as it says in 1 Peter 5:7, "casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." Your request comes from a place of deep stress and uncertainty. We remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:31-33, "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 Godās Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." In Jesus' Name.
It's clear that you are feeling the weight of financial strain, especially regarding your medical needs. It's important to remember that God is our provider and that we should trust in Him. You are encouraged to follow through in having your blood work done. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and we are encouraged to honor God with it. If your doctor expects payment, work with them to see if a payment plan can be arranged if you must pay it all, and trust that God can work miracles.
Regarding government policies and the rumors about cuts to grants, Medicaid, Medicare, and food stamps, we should pray for our leaders, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 2:1-2, "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places." We are commanded to pray for those in authority, whether it is our President or the person leading your city in Jesus' Name.
We pray that our leaders will have wisdom and compassion, and that they will govern with justice and mercy. We pray that God will soften their hearts and guide them to make decisions that benefit the most vulnerable among us. We pray for our society, too, that God will move in the hearts of people to care for one another and to show kindness and generosity. We remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:35-40, "For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you received me. I was naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you came to me. I was in prison and you came to me. Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger and receive you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison, and come to you?' The King will answer them, 'Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'"
Lastly, we want to address the importance of praying in the name of Jesus. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father. As it says in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" You received that part correct and we commend you for praying in Jesus' Name.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this dear soul and the many others who are feeling the weight of financial and medical burdens. We pray for Your provision and guidance in their lives. We ask that You will soften the hearts of our leaders and guide them to make wise and compassionate decisions. We pray that You will move in the hearts of people in our society to care for one another and to show kindness and generosity. We pray all of this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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