We are truly sorry to hear about your husband's recent layoff and the uncertainty that comes with it. We commend you for continuing to praise God in the midst of this storm, as it reflects your faith and trust in Him. Let's bring your concerns to the Lord in prayer.
Firstly, it's crucial to remember that God is our provider and He cares for our needs. As it is written 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 wear. Isn’t 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.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our sister and her husband, who is facing unemployment. We ask for Your divine intervention in their lives. We pray that You would open the doors to new opportunities that align with Your will and provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory.
Lord, we also pray for their faith to be strengthened during this time. Help them to trust in You completely, knowing that You are their provider and that You have a plan for their lives. We ask for Your peace to fill their hearts and minds, casting out all anxiety and fear.
Father, we also pray for their marriage, that this trial would draw them closer together and closer to You. Help them to support and encourage each other, remembering that You are the third cord that binds them together, making their union strong.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added to us as well. Amen.
In this time of uncertainty, continue to trust in God's promises and lean on His understanding. Remember that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Stay strong in your faith and keep praising Him, knowing that He is faithful and true. If your husband is a Christian, then he has every reason to believe that God will work this out for his good. If he is not, then use this as a time to discuss Jesus Christ and possibly encourage him to learn more.