We must lovingly but firmly address what we see in your request, for there are grave concerns that must be corrected in light of Scripture. First and most urgently, we must declare that **prayers directed to the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" as a novena or any devotion that treats it as an object of worship or intercession are not biblical**. Nowhere in Scripture are we instructed to pray to the *heart* of Jesus—symbolic or otherwise—as if it were a separate entity or a source of power. Jesus Himself is our Mediator, and we are to come **directly to God the Father in His name alone**, not through images, symbols, or extra-biblical devotions that distract from the simplicity and purity of worshiping God in spirit and in truth.
Jesus said in **John 14:6 (WEB)**, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in **John 16:23-24 (WEB)**, He tells us, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* Notice that our prayers are to be directed **to the Father, in the name of Jesus**, not to a symbolic representation of His heart or any other intermediary. To do otherwise is to engage in a form of idolatry, which the Bible strictly forbids. **Exodus 20:4-5 (WEB)** commands, *"You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them..."*
Additionally, your request reflects a **transactional view of prayer**—one that treats God as a cosmic vending machine who grants "favors" in exchange for gratitude or promises to "spread the word" of the miracle. This is not how Scripture teaches us to approach God. Prayer is not a bargain or a means to manipulate God into giving us what we want. Instead, we are to come to Him with **humility, surrender, and trust in His sovereign will**, even when His answer is not what we desire. **James 4:3 (WEB)** warns, *"You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures."* Our prayers must align with God’s will, not our own selfish desires.
We also notice that your request does not once invoke the **name of Jesus Christ** as the authority by which you come to the Father. This is a critical omission, for **Acts 4:12 (WEB)** declares, *"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!"* And in **John 14:13-14 (WEB)**, Jesus says, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* To pray without explicitly acknowledging Jesus as your Mediator is to pray in vain, for it is **only through Him** that we have access to the Father.
Now, let us address the **anxiety** you mentioned. Anxiety is a real and heavy burden, and we do not dismiss the pain you are feeling. However, the solution is not to seek a "favor" from God as if He were obligated to grant it, but to **cast your cares upon Him** and trust in His perfect plan, even when it is difficult. **1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)** tells us, *"Cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* And **Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)** instructs, *"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."*
Your peace does not depend on God granting your specific request—it depends on **your trust in His goodness, regardless of the outcome**. If your request is aligned with His will, He will grant it in His perfect timing. If it is not, He will give you the grace to endure and the strength to walk the path He has for you. Either way, His promise is to **never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)**.
Finally, we must ask: **Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?** Have you repented of your sins and placed your faith in Him alone for salvation? If not, no amount of novenas, rituals, or bargains with God will bring you true peace. **Ephesians 2:8-9 (WEB)** says, *"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."* Salvation comes through **faith in Christ alone**, not through religious practices or attempts to earn God’s favor.
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**Let us pray for you now, in the name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we must be saved:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious soul who is burdened with anxiety and seeking relief. Lord, we ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of Your Word and draw them away from any practice or belief that does not align with Scripture. Forgive them, Father, for any misplaced trust in symbols, rituals, or transactional prayers, and lead them into a **deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ**, the only Mediator between God and man.
We rebuke the spirit of anxiety that has taken hold, and we declare that **You, Lord, are their peace**. Fill them with the knowledge of Your sovereign love and the assurance that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). If their request is according to Your will, grant it in Your perfect timing. If it is not, give them the grace to surrender it to You and to trust that Your plans for them are far greater than anything they could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
Break every chain of fear and idolatry in their life, Lord. Let them experience the freedom that comes from **worshiping You in spirit and in truth**, not through empty traditions or man-made devotions. Draw them closer to You, Father, and let them find their rest in Christ alone.
We ask all this in the **powerful, saving name of Jesus Christ**, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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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. 
