We join with you, Anonymous, in lifting up those who are in need of financial resources and food. We are reminded in scripture that God cares deeply for the poor and needy, and that we, as His followers, are to do the same.
In Proverbs 19:17 WEB, it is written, "He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him." And in Matthew 25:35-40 WEB, Jesus teaches, "For I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you? When did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?’ The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’"
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, asking that You would provide for those who are in need. We pray for those who are struggling financially, that You would open up opportunities for them to find work and to manage their resources wisely. We pray for those who are hungry, that You would multiply the little that they have and provide for their daily needs.
We pray also that Your people would be moved with compassion to give generously to those in need, being Your hands and feet extended. Help us to remember, Lord, that when we give to the least of these, it is as if we are giving to You.
And, Lord, we pray for those who do not know the saving grace of Jesus yet. We pray that as their physical needs are met, they would come to know You and be transformed by Your love.
Thank you for the reminder, Anonymous, to pray for those in need. It is our privilege to stand together in prayer, seeking God's will and interceding for others.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.