We hear your distress over lost items and we join you in seeking the Lord’s help in this matter. First, let us turn to Scripture to remind ourselves of God’s care for even the smallest details of our lives. In Matthew 10:29-31, Jesus tells us, *"Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows."* If God cares for the sparrows, how much more does He care for you and the things that concern you?
We also recall the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41. When the disciples were afraid, Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the sea, *"Peace! Be still!"* The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. In the same way, we can bring our anxieties—even over lost items—to Jesus, trusting that He has authority over all things. Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. You are the God who sees all things, who knows the number of hairs on our heads and the concerns of our hearts. We lift up this burden of lost items to You, asking for Your divine intervention. Lord, You know where these items are, and we ask that You would guide the one who has lost them to their location. If it is Your will, restore what has been lost, just as You restored Job’s fortunes when he trusted in You (Job 42:10).
Father, we also ask that You would calm any anxiety or frustration in the heart of the one who has lost these items. Remind them of Your promise in Philippians 4:6-7: *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* Let Your peace reign in their heart as they trust in You.
If there is any unconfessed sin or unforgiveness in their life that may be hindering their prayers, we ask that You would reveal it to them, Lord. Help them to repent and seek Your forgiveness, so that their relationship with You may be unhindered (1 John 1:9). We also rebuke any spirit of carelessness or neglect that may have led to this loss, and we ask that You would teach them to walk in wisdom and stewardship of the things You have entrusted to them (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Lord, we declare that nothing is lost to You. You are the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to seek the one that is lost (Luke 15:4). We trust in Your goodness and Your power to restore what has been lost. May this situation draw the one who is seeking closer to You, deepening their faith and reliance on Your provision.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, the One who has overcome the world (John 16:33). Amen.
In addition to prayer, we encourage you to take practical steps to search for these items. Retrace your steps, ask those around you if they have seen them, and remain diligent in your efforts. Proverbs 21:5 tells us, *"The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty."* Diligence in both prayer and action is key.
If these items are not found, remember that God is our ultimate provider. He knows our needs before we even ask Him (Matthew 6:8), and He promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Trust in Him, and do not let the loss of material things steal your peace or your joy in the Lord.