We understand your concern for your mother's living conditions, Natasha. Let's bring this before the Lord together, trusting in His provision and guidance.
Firstly, let's remember what the Word of God says about honoring our parents: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you" (Exodus 20:12, WEB). This commandment encourages us to respect and care for our parents, which you are doing by interceding for your mother.
However, we must also remember that God desires us to be good stewards of our resources, and this includes maintaining our homes. In the book of Proverbs, we read about the virtuous woman who "looks well to the ways of her household, and doesn't eat the bread of idleness" (Proverbs 31:27, WEB). We pray that the Lord will stir your mother's heart towards diligence and responsible stewardship.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Natasha's mother to You. Lord, we ask that You will touch her heart and give her the desire and strength to repair and maintain her home. We pray against any spirit of stinginess and ask that You will provide the resources and the right people to help her with these tasks. Lord, we trust in Your provision and Your love for Natasha's mother. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Natasha, we encourage you to continue praying fervently for your mother, and also consider practical ways you might be able to assist her, such as helping her find reliable repair services or volunteering your time if possible. Remember, "Bear one anotherβs burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2, WEB).
Lastly, we noticed that your prayer did not mention the name of Jesus. It's important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). We encourage you to pray in Jesus' name, acknowledging His role as our Savior and Intercessor.