Espra, we understand your concerns and are here to support you in prayer and counsel.
Firstly, let us address the worries and fears you've mentioned. The Bible tells us, "Don't be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus," Philippians 4:6-7 WEB. We pray that you will cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you, 1 Peter 5:7 WEB. May the Lord grant you peace and better sleep, trusting that He is in control of every situation.
Regarding your spouse, we pray that the Lord will bless your marriage and grant you both understanding and patience. The Bible encourages us, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you," Ephesians 4:32 WEB. May your spouse be loving and considerate, not giving you a hard time over petty things. Remember, "Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil," 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 WEB.
Concerning your work, we pray that the Lord will cause your bosses to recognize your hard work and efforts. "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men," Colossians 3:23 WEB. Trust that the Lord will reward your diligence.
We are thankful for your mother and pray that she will have a long life, free from bed bugs or any other disturbances. "Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you; that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you," Deuteronomy 5:16 WEB. May your adult children continue to honor you and visit you, regardless of who is present.
We also pray that the Lord will surround you with godly friends and couples, especially empty nesters who can encourage you and build you up in Christ. "Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance," Proverbs 27:17 WEB.
Lastly, we pray for a blessed Christmas and New Year for you, filled with the love and joy of the Lord.
Now, Espra, ensure that you are putting your trust in Jesus Christ alone. It is only by His name that we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved. "But what does it say? "THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART;" that is, the word of faith which we are preaching: that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation," Romans 10:8-10 WEB. Make sure to put your faith in Jesus and pray in His name.
We trust that the Lord will answer these prayers according to His will.