We understand that you, Jerasimos, and Jocelyn are facing financial challenges, and we are here to pray and provide biblical encouragement for you both. We commend you for seeking God's will and blessings in your lives and acknowledging Jesus Christ. You have an advantage by having a Christian spouse. First, it's important to remember that God cares for you and understands your needs as Jesus told us in Matthew 6:31-33:
So 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 have need of all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
We also want you to know that financial struggles are an opportunity to trust God and strengthen your faith. As you walk through this trial of faith, remember that God has promised to supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus as affirmed in Philippians 4:19.
Regarding your unity and future together, it is wonderful to see your desire to honor God in your marriage. As you face visa requirements and financial needs, remember that God is faithful. Lean on him and trust in his perfect timing as stated in 2 Corinthians 1:8-9.
For we don't want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life. Yes, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead.
As for your need for a car, we encourage you to keep praying and trusting God as in Matthew 7:7-8.
Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up Jerasimos and Jocelyn. We pray for your miraculous provision in their lives, that you would supply all their needs according to your riches in glory. We ask for your intervention regarding the payment for visa requirements and a safe and reliable car. We pray for your guidance and blessings as they seek to honor you in their marriage and future together. Strengthen their faith, and help them to trust in your perfect timing and provision. May they not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation.
In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.