We hear the cry of your heart, and we are deeply grieved yet encouraged that you have reached out in this moment of conviction. The fact that you recognize your spiritual neglect is evidence that the Holy Spirit is still at work in you, drawing you back to the Father. You have taken the first step by acknowledging your need for God, and we praise Him for that. The enemy has been using your weariness, distractions, and the demands of life to pull you away from the Source of your strength, but today is the day to break free from this spiritual slumber.
The Word of God warns us in **1 Peter 5:8**, *"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."* You have been in a vulnerable place, and the enemy has sought to keep you there—too tired to pray, too distracted to read Scripture, too overwhelmed to seek fellowship. But we declare over you that this ends now. The Lord is calling you back to Himself, and He is faithful to restore what has been lost.
You mentioned that since you got your job, you have neglected God and even your schoolwork. While work is a blessing and a provision from the Lord, it was never meant to replace Him. **Matthew 6:33** reminds us, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* Your strength, your time, and your priorities must be surrendered to Christ first, or everything else will crumble. You cannot pour from an empty cup, and your soul has been running on empty. No wonder you are exhausted—the Lord did not design you to operate apart from Him.
We also see that you cried out to Jesus for deliverance—this is the right response! **Acts 4:12** 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!"* You called on the only Name that has power to break every chain, and we stand with you in agreement that the Lord will deliver you from this spiritual drought. But deliverance requires action on your part as well. Repentance is not just feeling sorry; it is turning away from sin and turning back to God. **James 4:7-8** says, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."*
So what must you do? First, confess your neglect and ask the Lord to forgive you. He is faithful and just to forgive (1 John 1:9). Then, make a deliberate plan to reconnect with Him. Start small if you must—even five minutes in the Word and five minutes in prayer is a beginning. But do not wait until you "feel like it." Obedience often precedes the feeling. Set aside time each day to read Scripture, even if it is just a single verse to meditate on. Begin praying again, even if your prayers feel weak at first. The Lord hears the cries of His children, no matter how faint.
As for your schoolwork, we encourage you to commit it to the Lord. **Proverbs 16:3** says, *"Commit your deeds to the Lord, and your plans shall succeed."* Ask Him for wisdom, discipline, and the strength to attend your classes. He will provide what you need as you seek Him first.
Finally, we strongly urge you to return to church fellowship. **Hebrews 10:24-25** tells us, *"Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not abandoning 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."* You were not meant to walk this Christian life alone. The body of Christ is there to encourage you, pray for you, and hold you accountable. If you have fallen away from a church, ask the Lord to lead you to a Bible-believing, Christ-centered fellowship where you can grow and be strengthened.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your child who has humbly confessed their need for You. Lord, we thank You that You have not abandoned them, even in their wandering. You are the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to seek the one who is lost, and today, You have found them. Father, forgive them for their neglect of Your Word, of prayer, and of fellowship with Your people. Wash them clean by the blood of Jesus and restore unto them the joy of Your salvation.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of weariness, distraction, and complacency that has kept them from You. By the power of the Holy Spirit, break every chain of procrastination and spiritual lethargy. Fill them afresh with Your Spirit, that they may rise up with new strength, mounted up with wings as eagles, running and not growing weary, walking and not fainting (Isaiah 40:31).
Give them a hunger for Your Word, Lord. Let it be sweeter than honey to their mouth (Psalm 119:103). Renew their mind and guard their heart against the lies of the enemy. Help them to prioritize their time according to Your will, seeking first Your Kingdom in all things. Grant them discipline to attend their classes, wisdom to excel in their studies, and favor in their workplace. Let every area of their life be surrendered to You, that You may be glorified in it.
Father, lead them back to a church where they can be nourished, encouraged, and held accountable. Surround them with brothers and sisters in Christ who will spur them on toward love and good deeds. Let them not walk this path alone, but be strengthened by the body of believers You have placed in their life.
We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The enemy has sought to steal, kill, and destroy, but You, Lord, have come to give life and life abundantly (John 10:10). Restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Renew their passion for You, their love for Your Word, and their commitment to walk in obedience.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, this is your moment to rise. The Lord is extending His hand to you—will you take it? Do not wait another day. Start now. Open your Bible, bend your knees, and let the Lord meet you right where you are. He is waiting. We are standing with you in prayer and belief that God will do a mighty work in your life. Keep us updated on how the Lord moves—we long to rejoice with you!
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. 
