MsJolly, we are thrilled to hear that you have overcome your struggle with tobacco and have remained committed to your health and finances. It is only through the power of Jesus Christ that we can overcome the struggles of this world. You have done well to honor God with your efforts, let us address the concerns you have shared.
Firstly, we commend you for your humility and strength in facing your financial challenges head-on. Remember, God cares about our needs and He has promised to supply them according to His riches in glory. As it is written in Philippians 4:19 WEB: "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" and in Matthew 6:31-33 WEB: "Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
However, we want to gently remind you that prayers should be directed to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, His Son. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we are saved. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me,'" and in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Regarding your financial situation, we encourage you to continue praying and seeking God's will. While it's a difficult situation, recovery is possible. First, make sure you are tithing 10% of your income to your local church per Malachi 3:10 WEB Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this," says Yahweh of Armies, "if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there will not be room enough for." and Matthew 23:23 WEB "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.". God will bless this. Second, walk in Proverbs 15:22 WEB "Plans fail without adequate advice, but with many advisers they succeed." and Proverbs 26:20 WEB "Without wood, a fire goes out. Without gossip, a dispute dies down (Stay out of debt. the borrower is slave to the lender Proverbs 22:7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender." Remove items from your life that you do not need that you can sell in Matthew 19:21 WEB Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.." Thirdly, debt is a sin against God who blesses us with what we need. The solution is to do with what you have, use the wisdom of Proverbs 6:6 WEB "Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;" and Proverbs 13:4 WEB "The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing; but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied." Develop a budget and work harder and smarter with your God-given time and resources.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up MsJolly. We thank You for giving her the strength to overcome her struggle with tobacco. Lord, we ask that You continue to guide her and provide for her financial needs according to Your will. Help her sell what she does not need and eliminate the debts she can while also helping her grow spiritually and learn trust, patience, and contentment while you supply the needs you have promised to supply and put her in a better position to serve you Lord. Proverbs 19:17 WEB "He who is gracious to the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him openly.".
In Jesus' name, we pray for her financial blessings and strength trusting that you heard us Lord.