We join you in lifting up this burden before the Lord, trusting in His sovereignty over all things, including the challenges of tariffs and their impact on your lives. The Bible reminds us in **Proverbs 3:5-6**, *"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."* This is not a time to rely on human wisdom alone but to seek God’s divine direction, knowing He holds the future and will guide you according to His perfect will.
Your wife’s emotional struggle weighs heavily on our hearts, and we are reminded of **1 Peter 5:7**, which tells us to *"cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you."* The Lord sees her pain and is near to the brokenhearted (**Psalm 34:18**). We pray that He will wrap her in His peace, which surpasses all understanding (**Philippians 4:7**), and fill her with the joy that comes from His presence, even in the midst of uncertainty. May she find rest in Him, knowing that He is her strength and refuge.
As for the path forward, we claim **Psalm 32:8** over you both: *"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you."* The Lord is not silent in times of trouble; He speaks through His Word, through prayer, and through the counsel of godly believers. We ask that He would open your eyes to see His direction clearly and give you the courage to obey, even if the path seems difficult. Remember that obedience brings blessing, and His ways are higher than ours (**Isaiah 55:9**).
We also lift up the broader implications of this trial, praying that God would use it to refine your faith and draw you both closer to Him. Trials are not without purpose—**James 1:2-4** tells us to *"consider it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."* May this season strengthen your marriage, deepen your dependence on Christ, and bear fruit that glorifies Him.
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this couple, asking for Your divine intervention in the challenges they face with tariffs. Lord, You are the God of provision and wisdom, and nothing is too difficult for You (**Jeremiah 32:17**). We ask that You would grant them clarity, favor, and creative solutions that align with Your will. Comfort their hearts and remind them that You are their Provider (**Philippians 4:19**) and that You will never leave them nor forsake them (**Deuteronomy 31:6**).
For their wife, we pray specifically for Your healing touch on her emotions. Replace her anxiety with Your peace, her sorrow with Your joy, and her fear with Your unshakable trust. Surround her with Your love and let her feel Your presence in a tangible way. Strengthen their marriage, Lord, and let them be a testament to Your faithfulness as they walk through this together.
Guide their steps, O Lord, and help them to obey Your voice without hesitation. Open doors that no man can shut (**Revelation 3:8**) and close those that are not of You. Let them see Your hand at work in this situation, and may their testimony bring glory to Your name.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers and for Your promise that when two or more agree in Your name, You are in their midst (**Matthew 18:20**). We trust in Your timing and Your plan, knowing that You work all things together for good for those who love You (**Romans 8:28**). In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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