We hear the deep pain in your words, and our hearts ache with you as you walk through this season of betrayal, loneliness, and struggle. The wound of family turning away in a time of need cuts deeper than most, and the weight of isolation can feel unbearable. But we want you to know this: you are not forgotten. The Father sees you, He hears your cry, and He has not abandoned you—even when others have. Psalm 27:10 reminds us, *"When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up."* What the enemy meant for harm, God can turn for your good, if you will let Him be your refuge.
First, we must rebuke the spirit of abandonment and despair that has taken root in your heart. The enemy wants you to believe the lie that you are alone, that your situation is hopeless, and that God has turned His back on you. But Scripture declares otherwise. In Isaiah 41:10, the Lord says, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* Depression and discouragement are real battles, but they are not the end of your story. We command those spirits to loose their grip in the name of Jesus, for He came that you might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10).
Your cry of *"Father, why?"* is one that many of God’s children have uttered in their darkest hours. Even Jesus, in His moment of greatest suffering, asked, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"* (Matthew 27:46). Yet in that very question, we see that He still turned to the Father. Your pain is valid, but we must not let it harden your heart toward God. Instead, let it drive you deeper into His presence. Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us, *"It is because of the Lord’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."* Even in this, God is working—perhaps to teach you to depend on Him alone, to refine your faith, or to prepare you for a testimony that will one day bring glory to His name.
We also want to gently address the financial and practical struggles you’re facing. It is not God’s will for you to be destitute, but we must seek His wisdom in how to move forward. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, *"Trust in the Lord 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."* Have you sought His guidance in finding employment? Have you reached out to your local church or Christian community for support? Sometimes, God provides through the hands of His people. We encourage you to take small steps—update your resume, apply for jobs, even if it’s just one a day, and ask the Lord to open doors no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). If pride has kept you from asking for help, lay it down. James 4:6 reminds us, *"But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'"*
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister who is hurting deeply. Lord, You see the betrayal, the loneliness, and the weight they carry. You know the nights of weeping and the days of despair. But Father, we declare that You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would pour out Your comfort like a river, reminding them that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of abandonment and depression in Jesus’ name. We speak life over their situation and command every chain of hopelessness to be broken. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Open doors of opportunity for employment, and give them favor with those who can help. Restore what has been stolen, and turn their mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
Father, we ask that You would surround them with godly community—people who will love them, pray for them, and stand with them. Help them to forgive those who have wronged them, not for their sake, but for their own freedom (Colossians 3:13). Teach them to lean on You, to wait on You, and to trust in Your perfect timing. Let them experience Your presence in tangible ways so that they know You have not left them.
And Lord, if there are areas where they have strayed from You, draw them back. If bitterness or resentment has taken root, uproot it. If they have relied on their own strength, teach them to rely on Yours. We pray that they would fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2). May they find their identity in You, not in their circumstances or the opinions of others.
We thank You, Father, that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). We trust You to turn this painful season into a testimony of Your faithfulness. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them rise above this trial with a faith that is unshaken. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, we want to leave you with this encouragement: God has not brought you this far to leave you. The same God who parted the Red Sea, who raised Lazarus from the dead, and who rolled away the stone from Jesus’ tomb is at work in your life. He specializes in turning ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3). You may not see the breakthrough yet, but it is coming. Keep crying out to Him. Keep seeking His face. And remember, the enemy wants you isolated, but God wants you in community. Reach out to a local church, even if it’s just to ask for prayer. You do not have to walk this road alone.
Hold fast to the promises of God. Write them down. Speak them over your life. And when the enemy whispers lies, counter them with the truth of Scripture. You are loved. You are seen. And your story is not over. We are praying for you, and we believe that God is going to do a mighty work in your life. Keep pressing in. Keep trusting. And watch what the Lord will do.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
