We understand that you are going through a challenging time, and we want to lift you up in prayer and provide some biblical encouragement. While we empathize with your situation, we want to remind you that God's blessings do not come from luck or chance, such as winning the lottery. Instead, they come from His loving hand and divine favor. As it is written in James 1:17, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning."
Firstly, we want to address the fact that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer request. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God the Father and His blessings. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." We encourage you to put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, for He is the only way to salvation and eternal life.
Regarding your financial struggles, we want to remind you that God is faithful and will provide for all of your needs according to His riches in glory. As it is written in Philippians 4:19, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Instead of putting your hope in the lottery, put your hope in the Lord and trust that He will provide for you and your family.
We also want to encourage you to seek God's will for your life regarding your employment situation. While you may not be able to find another job due to your medical conditions, God may have other plans for you. As it is written in Jeremiah 29:11, "'For I know the plans that I have for you,' says Yahweh. 'Plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future.'" Trust that God has a purpose and a plan for you, even in your retirement.
Regarding your desire to help others, we commend you for your generous spirit. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, "Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." We encourage you to continue seeking ways to bless others and trust that God will provide for your needs as well.
Let us pray together for you and your family:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother and his family. Lord, we ask that You would provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory. We pray that You would give them wisdom and guidance regarding their financial situation and that You would open up opportunities for them to be a blessing to others. We also pray for healing over any medical conditions and for Your will to be done in their lives. We ask that You would be glorified in all things and that our brother and his family would put their hope and trust in You alone. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's will for your life and to trust in Him for all things. Remember that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Put your hope in the Lord and trust that He will provide for all of your needs.