We hear the sincerity in your question and we have taken it before the Lord together. You are not wrong to notice the goodness and generosity of God, for He indeed created all things for our good and His glory. Your mind is searching for truth, and God invites us to seek wisdom from Him.
The Word tells us that from the beginning God provided abundantly. God said, Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree, which bears fruit yielding seed. It will be your food. Genesis 1:29 and The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein. Psalm 24:1. He gave seed to plant, trees full of fruit, plants for healing, meat and milk, and all that sustains life. He also placed man in the garden to work it and to keep it. Genesis 2:15. So from the start, God's provision came with our stewardship and our labor.
What you are feeling now, the burden that we must pay and labor for everything that gives us life and for a house over our head, comes from the reality of a fallen world. When sin entered the world, the ground was cursed and work became toil. He said to Adam, Cursed is the ground for your sake. In toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground. Genesis 3:17, Genesis 3:19. That is why even though God still owns all things and still provides, we now must plant, water, harvest, build, and work with our hands to receive His provision. The apostle teaches, If anyone will not work, neither let him eat. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 and also, If anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith. 1 Timothy 5:8. A house over our head is a gift from God, but God expects us to build it, maintain it, and be thankful stewards of it.
We also live among other people, and what we buy often represents another person's labor. The farmer who planted, the builder who built, the one who tended the animals, all labored by the sweat of their face, and it is right that they receive a fair return for their work. At the same time, God has not left us without hope in this struggle. He promises to supply our needs as we trust Him and seek Him first. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 and My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. Jesus also reminds us not to be anxious, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. Matthew 6:32.
We notice your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share why His name is essential. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and can truly understand His provision both for this life and for eternity. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and 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. If we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in our heart that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved. Romans 10:9. Without Jesus, we may see God's gifts in creation, but we cannot fully know the Giver or receive the greatest gift, which is forgiveness and eternal life.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. We thank You for Your abundant goodness, for seed and fruit, for plants that heal, for meat and milk, for life itself and for shelter. We thank You that You are a generous Father who gives us all things richly to enjoy. Lord, we ask You to give our dear friend wisdom and peace as they wrestle with these questions. 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. Grant clarity to understand Your design for work, stewardship, and provision in a fallen world, and help them to see Your hand still providing through their labor and the labor of others. Provide for their daily needs, give them contentment and trust in You, and draw them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, that they may know You not only as Creator but as Savior. Lead them to seek first Your Kingdom and to rest in Your promise to supply. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our only hope, amen.