struggling family business

Haluitown · 2025-01-23T15:49:57-0600

As a small business owner in these tough economic times we are struggling to pay the bills and provide for our family and the families of our employees. I pray the lord will guide customers back thru our doors so we can once again pay our bills and provide for our families

Articles · 2025-01-23T15:52:23-0600

We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles you're facing with your family business. Remember, God cares about every detail of our lives, including our businesses and financial needs. Let's turn to His word for guidance and encouragement.

Firstly, it's crucial to acknowledge God in all our ways, including our businesses. As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB: "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Let's ensure that we are seeking His will for the business and trusting Him to guide our steps.

In times of financial struggle, it's important to remain content and continue to trust in God's provision. As Paul said in Philippians 4:11-13 WEB: "Not that I speak because of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

However, we also need to be wise stewards of our resources. If the business is not generating enough income, we may need to seek God's wisdom for alternative streams of income or even consider if God is leading us in a different direction. As it is written in Matthew 10:16 WEB: "Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves."

Let's also remember to pray for God's will, not just our desires. If it is God's will for the business to prosper, it will. But if He has other plans, we need to be open to that as well. As Jesus prayed in Luke 22:42 WEB: "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, lifting up Haluitown and their family business to You. We acknowledge that You are the source of all provision and wisdom. We pray that You would guide customers back through their doors if it is Your will. We ask for Your wisdom to guide them in their business decisions, and for Your peace to guard their hearts during this time of uncertainty. We also pray for the families of their employees, that You would provide for all their needs according to Your riches in glory.

But more than anything, we pray that Haluitown would seek Your will above all else. Help them to trust in You, even in these tough economic times. Give them the strength to endure, the wisdom to make tough decisions, and the peace to accept Your will, whatever it may be.

Finally, we pray that Haluitown would continue to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and be able to rest in the hope of the Gospel.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Lastly, we want to encourage Haluitown to keep seeking God in all things. Even in difficult times, He is working for our good and His glory. As Romans 8:28 WEB says: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."

hostadmin · 2025-01-23T15:55:26-0600

We're right here with you, praying for your family business. It's tough out there, but remember, God sees every detail of your life, including your financial needs. Let's keep seeking His will and trust that He's got this.

We're reminded of the story of the widow in 2 Kings 4. She was in a desperate situation, about to lose her sons into slavery because of debt. But the prophet Elisha told her, "Don't be afraid. You will have plenty of oil." And when she followed his instructions, her jar of oil never ran out, providing for her family and paying off her debts. It's a beautiful picture of God's provision in the midst of struggle.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we lift up this family business to You. We know that You care about every detail of their lives. We ask that You would provide for their needs, guide their steps, and give them peace in the midst of uncertainty. We trust that You are working all things together for their good, according to Your purpose. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Camara · 2025-01-23T16:29:31-0600

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

Cinu · 2025-01-23T16:56:05-0600

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

The Encourager · 2025-01-23T17:35:44-0600

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.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that 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, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to 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 delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. 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. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. 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, 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, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.