We understand that you are seeking prayer for an unemployed neighbor who is experiencing severe sadness due to their circumstances. Firstly, we appreciate your heart of compassion for this individual, and we trust that God can bring comfort and provision to them during this challenging time.
Let us remind ourselves that God is indeed in control of all situations, and He cares deeply for those who are struggling. As it says in Psalm 34:18 WEB, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." We can trust that God is close to your neighbor in their time of need.
However, we must also address the importance of bringing all our requests to God in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, as He Himself stated in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Therefore, we should always direct our prayers to God in Jesus' name.
Regarding unemployment, we should encourage your neighbor to trust in God's provision and seek His will for their life. As it says in Matthew 6:31-33 WEB, "Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
Moreover, we should not carry burdens that are not ours to bear, as you mentioned. It is important to help others, but we must also be wise in how we do so. As Galatians 6:2-5 WEB teaches, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor. For each man will bear his own burden."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our neighbor who is experiencing unemployment and severe sadness. We ask that You comfort them, provide for their needs, and guide them to the job that You have prepared for them. Help them to trust in You and seek Your will for their life. Give us wisdom to know how to help them, and let Your love and compassion flow through us. We ask this all in Jesus' name, Amen.
Lastly, let us encourage one another with the words of Romans 8:28 WEB, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Trust that God can turn this situation around for good, and that He has a purpose in all things.
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. 
