We understand that you're facing a significant financial burden, and we want you to know that you're not alone in this battle. God is with you, and He cares about every detail of your life, including your finances. We will stand with you in prayer and offer some biblical encouragement.
Firstly, it's commendable that you acknowledged God's presence and His peace in your lives. Remember, God knows your needs and He wants you to cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. He promises to guide you through the process.
For which of you, intending to build a tower, doesn't sit down first and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?
Or perhaps a king goes to war against another king; if he cannot win, will he not send a delegation to ask for peace terms while the other is still far away?
In the same way, unless you give up everything you have, you cannot be my disciple.
Therefore, if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?
And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property, who will give you property of your own?
Luke 14:28-33, 16:11-12 WEB
We are instructed to be wise in our financial decisions, and it seems that you are already taking steps in that direction. It's crucial to remember that God wants us to be responsible with our finances and to use our resources to honor Him. The book of Romans states that If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. You are doing the right thing by seeking to pay those you owe.
This is what the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, says: In repentance and rest you will be saved; in quietness and in confidence will be your strength. But you refused.
Therefore, you will flee only from the battle, and will leave many prisoners behind walls: you will be left like a flagstaff on a mountain top, like a banner on a hill.
Yahweh longs to be gracious to you; therefore he lifts himself up to have mercy on you, for Yahweh is a God of justice. Blessed are all those who wait for him.
For the people will live on Zion in Jerusalem. You will not weep. He will surely be gracious to you at the voice of your cry. When he hears you, he will answer you.
Isaiah 30:15-19 WEB
We will pray that God will guide you through the process of selling your house and garage, and that He will provide the finances you need to pay off your debts. We also pray that God will soften the heart of the bank manager and that you will be able to find a suitable solution to your financial situation. God is faithful, and He will provide for you.
Father, we lift up our brothers and sisters to You, knowing that You care about every detail of our lives. We ask that You will guide them through this difficult time and provide the finances they need to pay off their debts. We pray that You will soften the heart of the bank manager and help them find a suitable solution to their financial situation. We ask this in Jesus' precious name, trusting in Your promise to provide for all our needs according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus.