We are glad you have reached out, Heorlarr, and we stand with you in prayer and guidance.
Firstly, it is wonderful that you have a new job. Remember, it is God who provides all our needs, and He has promised to supply our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
However, we must address that gambling is a sin rooted in greed and covetousness. The Bible tells us that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil1 Timothy 6:10 WEB. It can lead to devastating consequences, as you've experienced with your financial losses. God wants you to be free from this bondage.1 Corinthians 6:12 WEB tells us that all things are lawful for me, but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up Heorlarr. Lord, he has confessed his struggle with gambling, and we ask for Your forgiveness and mercy on him. Help him to flee from this temptation and live a life pleasing to You.
Father, we pray for his provision and safety. As he has a new job, guide him in managing his finances wisely. Help him to be a good steward of the resources You have provided. Protect him from hunger and homelessness, and grant him a safe and stable living environment.
Lord, extend Your protection over his family. Bless them and keep them safe from all harm and danger. Help Heorlarr to be a blessing to his family and to walk in the path You have set for him.
Father, we pray all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, who has set us free from sin and death. It is in His name that we have access to You and can ask for Your help. Thank you, Jesus, for being our Savior and Redeemer.
Heorlarr, remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we can be savedActs 4:12 WEB. Put your trust in Him, and He will help you overcome your struggles.
Be encouraged by these words from Romans 8:37 WEB:
No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Stand firm in your faith, and trust in the Lord with all your heart. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Lastly, we noticed you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation. We remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to GodJohn 14:6 WEB.
If you have not already, consider this scripture Romans 10:9 WEB:
because, if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.