We understand that you're going through a difficult time financially, and we want to lift you up in prayer and provide some biblical encouragement. First, let's pray together:
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your help and guidance. We lift up this family to You, Lord, and ask that You would provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory. We pray that You would touch the heart of their grandchild and give them a willing spirit to help their family financially. But Lord, we also ask for Your wisdom and discernment, that they may understand Your will and live according to it. We rebuke any notion of "bad luck" as this does not align with biblical teaching and pray that you show them the root of their issue so that they may understand and address it in a manner that pleases You and gives You glory. We ask this in Jesus' name.
Now, let's look at what the Bible says about our situation. Firstly, it's important to remember that God cares for us and knows our needs. In Matthew 6:25-34 WEB, Jesus tells us not to be anxious about our life, what we will eat, or what we will drink; nor about our body, what we will wear. He reminds us that our heavenly Father knows that we need all these things and promises to give us everything we need if we seek His kingdom first and righteousness.
Secondly, it's crucial to understand that God wants us to work diligently and provide for our families. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10 WEB, it is written: "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'" And in 1 Timothy 5:8 WEB, it says: "But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever."
Lastly, let's address the idea of "bad luck." As believers, we know that there is no such thing as luck. Instead, we believe in God's sovereignty and providence. In Romans 8:28 WEB, we read: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." So, let's trust in God's plan for our lives and seek His will in all circumstances.
Now, let's discuss the mention of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we can be saved. Let us consider what Peter said in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"