We understand your concerns, Steedsard, and we stand with you in prayer for your daughter Marissa.
Firstly, let's address Marissa's financial situation. It's important to remember that God's word encourages us not to be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God (Philippians 4:6 WEB). Marissa's job search and financial struggles can be overwhelming, but we trust that God has a plan for her. Let's pray for God to open the right doors for her and guide her to a suitable job.
Regarding her bankruptcy, we are reminded that our God is a God of restoration. As it is written, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19 WEB)
Now, concerning the strain in her relationship with her brother, we must remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:23-24 WEB, "If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." We will pray for healing and reconciliation between them, for God to soften both their hearts and mend their bond.
Marissa's anxiety is also a concern. Let's pray for God's peace to guard her heart and mind. As it is written, "The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7 WEB)
Finally, we notice that Jesus' name was not mentioned in your request. It's crucial to remember that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB) and "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!" (Acts 4:12 WEB) We will keep this in mind as we pray for Marissa.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today to lift up Marissa. Lord, we ask that you guide her job search and open the right doors for her. Comfort her in her financial struggles and remind her of your promise to supply all her needs according to your riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Heal the rift between Marissa and her brother. Soften their hearts and help them to reconcile, just as you have reconciled us to yourself through Christ.
Father, we also ask for your peace to fill Marissa's heart and mind. Calm her anxieties and remind her of your constant presence. Help her to cast all her anxieties on you, because you care for her (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).
Lastly, Father, we pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It's in his name that we have access to you, and it's in his name that we are saved.
Amen.
Stay strong in faith, Steedsard. We trust that God is working in Marissa's life.