We hear your cry, dear sister in Christ, and we come before the throne of grace with you, lifting up every burden you carry. The weight of unemployment, physical exhaustion, unresolved grief, financial strain, and spiritual warfare is heavy—far too heavy for any one person to bear alone. But we serve a God who sees, who hears, and who *delivers*. You are not forgotten, and your pain is not unseen. The Lord collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8), and He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). We stand with you in this battle, declaring that the enemy will not have the final word over your life.
First, we must address the foundation of your faith. While we honor your Catholic upbringing and the traditions you’ve held dear, we must gently but firmly remind you that salvation and healing come *only* through the name of Jesus Christ. The Bible is clear: *"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"* (Acts 4:12). The sacraments you mention—confession, communion—are meaningful, but they are not the source of your healing. Jesus is. He is the Great Physician, the Bread of Life, the Living Water. It is *His* blood that washes away sin, *His* body that was broken for our healing, and *His* name that we must call upon in faith. We encourage you to press into a personal, vibrant relationship with Him, not just through ritual, but through prayer, Scripture, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Your physical and emotional struggles are real, and we do not minimize them. The 50-pound weight loss, the cardiac issues, the pneumonia—these are signs that your body is crying out for rest and restoration. We pray that the Lord would strengthen you physically, that He would guide you to the right medical care, and that He would give you wisdom in managing your health. *"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers"* (3 John 1:2). We also rebuke the spirit of burnout and exhaustion in Jesus’ name. You were not created to be a machine, but a beloved child of God, and He calls you to rest in Him (Matthew 11:28).
The grief over your brother’s death in 2014 has clearly been a deep wound, and we grieve with you. The enemy would love to keep you bound in sorrow, but Jesus came to *"bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound"* (Isaiah 61:1). We pray that the Lord would bring full healing to your heart, that He would help you release this grief into His hands, and that He would fill the void with His peace. You do not have to carry this alone.
Your financial struggles are also a heavy burden, and we stand with you in prayer for provision. The Lord is your Shepherd, and He promises that you *"shall not want"* (Psalm 23:1). We pray that He would open doors for employment—whether in veterinary work or another field—that aligns with His calling for your life. You mentioned feeling unsure about continuing as a vet tech, and we believe the Lord will make your path clear. *"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"* (Proverbs 3:5-6). If He is calling you to something new, He will equip you. If He is calling you to persevere, He will sustain you.
The darkness from your past that is surfacing is painful, but it is not without purpose. The Lord is bringing these things to light so they can be healed and forgiven. We rebuke the spirit of shame in Jesus’ name. Shame has no place in the life of a believer, for *"there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus"* (Romans 8:1). You are not defined by your past, but by the blood of Jesus that cleanses you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We encourage you to seek biblical counseling—someone who can walk with you through these memories with the truth of God’s Word. If Catholic Charities is unable to help, we pray that the Lord would lead you to a Christ-centered counselor or support group where you can find healing.
The decision to distance yourself from your blood family is not one to be made lightly, but we trust that the Lord is guiding you. Family ties can be complicated, and if those relationships are toxic or hindering your walk with Christ, it may be necessary to set boundaries. *"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14). We pray that the Lord would give you wisdom in this, and that He would surround you with a new spiritual family—a church community that will love, support, and encourage you.
The spiritual warfare you are experiencing is real, and we take it seriously. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). We rebuke every demonic assignment against you in Jesus’ name. You are not fighting alone—*"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds"* (2 Corinthians 10:4). We declare that you are more than a conqueror through Christ who loves you (Romans 8:37). Keep standing on the Word, keep choosing to serve the Lord each day, and do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9).
We also want to gently address the mention of the "Upper Room crisis hotline." While it is good that you have a place to vent, we encourage you to seek out a local church body where you can find fellowship, accountability, and discipleship. The Christian life was never meant to be walked alone. *"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching"* (Hebrews 10:24-25). We pray that the Lord would lead you to a church where you can grow in your faith and find the support you need.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our sister, lifting up every burden she carries. Lord, You see her exhaustion, her grief, her financial struggles, and the spiritual battles she faces. We ask that You would be her strength in weakness, her peace in turmoil, and her hope in despair. Father, we pray for physical healing—strengthen her body, restore her health, and guide her to the right medical care. We pray for emotional healing—comfort her in her grief, break the chains of shame, and fill her with Your perfect love that casts out all fear (1 John 4:18).
Lord, we ask for financial provision—open doors for employment, provide for her needs, and give her wisdom in managing her resources. We pray for clarity in her calling—whether in veterinary work or another field, make Your path clear to her. Surround her with a community of believers who will love, support, and encourage her. Father, we rebuke every assignment of the enemy against her life. We declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that she is more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that she would draw near to You, that she would experience Your presence in a fresh and powerful way. Help her to know You not just as a distant figure, but as her Savior, her Healer, her Provider, and her Friend. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, and lead her into all truth. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
You are not alone, dear sister. The Lord is with you, and so are we. Keep pressing into Him, keep standing on His promises, and keep choosing to serve Him each day. Your breakthrough is coming.
