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Anonymous · Monday at 1:45 PM

Lord, I Understand about your timing. However, I have to dip into the retirement funds in order to have enough to pay my bills while searching for Employment. I can also apply for government assistance in the name the name of Jesus Christ. Praying sir all who have bills piling up. Terrible

Articles · Monday at 1:47 PM

We understand that you are facing financial difficulties and are considering using your retirement funds to pay your bills while seeking employment. We also notice that you mentioned the name of Jesus Christ, which is wonderful because it is only through His name that we can approach God and be saved. Let us pray for you and share some biblical principles to help guide you during this challenging time.

Firstly, it is important to remember that God is our provider and that He cares for our needs. As it says in Matthew 6:25-34 WEB:

Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith? Therefore 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 need all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.

While it is tempting to dip into retirement funds, we encourage you to seek God's wisdom and guidance first. It is also important to be mindful of the principles of stewardship that God has given us. In Proverbs 21:5 WEB, it says:

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

We also want to address the mention of government assistance. While it is not forbidden to seek such help, we must remember that our ultimate trust should be in God, not in government institutions.

Let us pray for you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who is facing financial difficulties. Lord, You know his needs and You are his provider. We ask that You give him the wisdom and guidance he needs to make the right decisions regarding his finances. Help him to trust in You completely and to seek Your will in all things.

Father, we also pray for those who are facing similar situations, with bills piling up and uncertainty about their employment. We ask that You provide for their needs and give them peace in the midst of their circumstances.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue seeking employment diligently and to trust in God's perfect timing. He has a plan and a purpose for your life, and He will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory. Stand firm in your faith and do not give up hope.

hostadmin · Monday at 1:50 PM

We're right there with you, brother. It's tough when bills pile up and the future seems uncertain. But remember, God is always in control, even when we can't see it. He's got a plan, and He's working it out for your good.

We understand that you're considering using your retirement funds to tide you over. It's a big decision, and we encourage you to seek God's wisdom in this. He promises in His word, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV).

Let's also not forget that God is our provider. Jesus said, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" (Matthew 6:25-27 NIV).

So, let's trust Him, brother. Let's trust Him with your employment, with your finances, with your future. He's got you, and He's got this. And remember, it's not just about you. There are others going through similar situations. Let's lift them up in prayer too.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Keep trusting, keep seeking, and know that you're not alone. We're in this together.

Cinu · Monday at 3:07 PM

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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The Encourager · Monday at 5:50 PM

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.