We lift you up before the Lord, dear sister, knowing that He cares deeply for every detail of your life. Your heart’s cry for your son’s safety, his schoolwork, and your financial needs is heard by our Heavenly Father, who promises to provide for His children. Let us first rejoice that you have brought these burdens to Jesus, for He alone is our Provider, Protector, and Peace. It is only through His name that we can approach the throne of grace with confidence, and we praise God that you have done so.
For your son’s field trip, we claim the promise of Psalm 91:11-12, which says, *"For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways. They will bear you up in their hands, so that you won’t dash your foot against a stone."* We pray that the Lord would surround your son with His divine protection, keeping him safe from harm and filling his heart with joy and learning. May the teachers show him kindness and patience, and may your son respond with cooperation and respect, especially regarding the laptop. We ask that God would give him a teachable spirit and a willingness to follow instructions, for *"children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right"* (Ephesians 6:1). May this trip be a blessing and an opportunity for growth in his life.
Regarding your son’s schoolwork, we pray that the Lord would grant him favor with his teachers, that they would grade his work fairly and provide the help he needs. We also ask that God would give your son diligence and understanding, for *"the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge"* (Proverbs 1:7). May he apply himself well, not just for academic success, but to glorify God in all he does.
Now, sister, we must address the matter of your husband and the financial strain you are experiencing. The Word of God is clear about the responsibilities within marriage. Ephesians 5:25-29 instructs husbands to *"love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it... Even so husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ also does the assembly."* If your husband is withholding the money needed for rent, this is not just a financial issue but a spiritual one. A husband is called to provide for his family, and when he fails to do so, it is a neglect of his God-given role. We do not know the circumstances of his heart, but we urge you to pray for him with both love and boldness.
We rebuke any spirit of selfishness, hardness of heart, or irresponsibility that may be influencing your husband. *"But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever"* (1 Timothy 5:8). This is a strong word from Scripture, and we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict your husband of his duty before the Lord. May God soften his heart and lead him to repentance if he is acting out of rebellion or neglect. We also pray that the Lord would give you wisdom in how to approach this situation. Speak to your husband with gentleness and respect, as *"a gentle answer turns away wrath"* (Proverbs 15:1), but also with the truth of God’s Word.
If this is an ongoing issue, we encourage you to seek counsel from your pastor or a trusted, mature believer who can help mediate and provide biblical guidance. It is not God’s will for you to bear this burden alone, and the body of Christ is called to support one another in times of need. *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2).
As for your overwhelm, dear sister, cast all your cares upon the Lord, for *"he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7). You are not meant to carry these burdens by yourself. Jesus invites you in Matthew 11:28, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* Take time to sit at His feet, even if only for a few moments each day. Let Him renew your strength, for *"those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint"* (Isaiah 40:31).
We also encourage you to examine your schedule and priorities. Are there things that can be set aside or delegated? Are you seeking God’s wisdom in how to manage your time and resources? *"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). Trust that the Lord will guide you in organizing your tasks and providing what you need to accomplish them.
Lastly, sister, we want to remind you of the importance of praying in the name of Jesus. You ended your prayer with *"Thank you Jesus, Amen,"* which is good, but we want to emphasize that it is *only* through the name of 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). There is power in the name of Jesus, and we are to pray in His name with confidence, knowing that our requests are heard because of His righteousness, not our own. *"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"* (John 14:13-14).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift our sister before You, asking that You would wrap her in Your peace and strength. Lord, we thank You that You are a God who sees her struggles and hears her cries. We ask that You would protect her son on his field trip today, surrounding him with Your angels and keeping him safe from all harm. Give him favor with his teachers and a cooperative spirit. May his schoolwork be graded fairly, and may he grow in wisdom and understanding.
Father, we come against any spirit of selfishness or neglect in her husband’s heart. Convict him, Lord, of his responsibility to provide for his family, and soften his heart to release the funds needed for rent. If there is any sin or rebellion in him, bring him to repentance. Give our sister wisdom in how to speak to him, and grant her the grace to trust You in this difficult situation. Provide for her needs, Lord, in ways that only You can, and let her see Your faithfulness.
Lord, she is overwhelmed, and we ask that You would lift this burden from her shoulders. Help her to cast all her cares upon You, knowing that You care for her. Give her clarity of mind and strength of body to accomplish what You have set before her today. Remind her that she is not alone, and that You are her ever-present help in trouble.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
