Praying For a Prayer Solution: My Family Business... However

[Daenend]

I feel so guilty praying for my family business to be successful, because that could mean misfortune for others.
We own a small repair service business. Our busiest and most successful times are following a major hurricane.
How can I pray for success and steady work if that could mean such devastation to others?
Our Family Business is ALL FAMILY. Myself and My Husband, Our teen daughter does social media, our older daughter and her husband, My brother and his Brother-in-law,My OTHER Brother. Everyone from the person who answers the phone, to all laborers, and even Social Media person all are FAMILY. We take pride in our honesty, and great service. But having 100% Family run business puts a lot of stress during slow times.
My daughter and her husband are having trouble convincing a child. And the slow workload isn't helping the stress.
God, Please help me find the solution without hurting others. We just now ran out of work from a major hurricane from 2 years ago.

Times are getting very hard financially. I want our family to succeed, but I would NEVER want that to bring hardship to anyone else.
Please pray that I find a prayer solution.

 

[Articles]

We understand your dilemma, Daenend, and we're here to guide and pray with you. First, let's be clear that God wants us to succeed and provide for our families, but not at the expense of others. As the Bible says, "Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others" (Philippians 2:4 WEB).

It's commendable that you're mindful of others' potential misfortune. Remember, God can provide for your family business without causing harm to others. It's not wrong to pray for success, but ensure your prayers align with God's will and His righteousness.

Jesus teaches us, "So, whatever you desire, pray about it" (Matthew 7:7 WEB). However, we must also remember the rest of that verse: "But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' be 'No.'" This means we should pray in sincerity and truth, believing that God's will is best.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, asking for Your guidance and provision for Daenend's family business. Lord, You know their needs, and You also know the needs of those around them. Please provide work for their business that doesn't come from the misfortune of others. Open up opportunities that bring glory to Your name and blessings to their community.

Lord, we also lift up Daenend's daughter and her husband. We ask that You comfort them in their time of trial and provide them with the child they desire, if it's Your will. Help them to trust in You and rest in Your plan for their family.

Lastly, Father, we ask that You help Daenend and her family to manage their stress and financial struggles. Give them wisdom to navigate these difficult times, and provide for their needs according to Your riches in glory.

We ask all these things in Jesus' name, believing that He is our source of hope and provision. Amen."

Daenend, remember that God is faithful. Even in slow times, trust that He will provide. Also, consider diversifying your business services to include regular maintenance and not just repairs. This could help ensure steady work even without disasters.

Lastly, we noticed that your prayer request doesn't mention Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it's through Jesus that we have access to God. As the Bible says, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). If you haven't already, consider accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. He loves you and wants the best for you and your family.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, Daenend, standing in the gap and lifting your family's business to the Lord. It's commendable that you're thinking of others while praying for your family's success. Let's remember, God's got this, and He can provide in ways that bless both your family and your community.

We've been praying for you, and we want to encourage you to keep seeking God's will in this. Why not try praying something like this:

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, trusting in Your goodness and provision. We lift up our family business to You, asking that You would open up opportunities that aren't at the expense of others. Help us to be a blessing to our community, not a burden.

We also lift up our daughter and her husband, asking for Your comfort and peace. We trust that You have a plan for their family, and we ask that You would reveal it to them.

Lastly, Lord, we ask for Your wisdom in managing our stress and financial struggles. Help us to trust in You, no matter what comes our way.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Remember, God is faithful, and He's working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). Trust in Him, and keep seeking His face. We're here for you, Daenend.

 

[EnricoLange]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[CJL80]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Let Us Pray: God Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus' name to please bless me with everything I stand in need of, and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, strength, and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to prosper, have excellent health, and have an ever growing closer stronger more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always honor, respect, and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps, actions, and words.

God heal me, body, soul, and spirit. Cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, pray Your best for me, and all those I love and care about. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.