A Testimony + Prayer for Those Who Are Stuck Financially + Who are Hurting Mentally …

If you’re feeling lost, hopeless, or troubled by your finances, start here.

Dear Reader,

First, I want you to know that you are not alone. The heaviness you’re carrying is something I deeply relate to, and as I write this, though we may have never met, I’m praying for you. My prayer is for your mind, your faith, and your strength.

I want you to know personally that God can and He will. It doesn’t matter how big or small, God can and He will.

I want to share a story about myself that I pray will bless you.

In 2016, I was drowning in worry, debt, and frustration, and I felt stuck. I was on food stamps, and it was normal for me to need help just to make ends meet. During this season of my life, it was just my daughter and me, and I tried to find the highest-paying jobs to ensure we would survive. I worked in call centers, shopping malls, and even drove for DoorDash, anything for a quick buck.

One of those days, I was facing back-to-back troubles in my life and couldn’t seem to find a way out. I was stuck, and everything felt heavy. My bills were due. My car was on the verge of repossession. My jobs weren’t fulfilling. My life felt like a dead end.

Here’s what happened next.

I fell to my knees and cried out to the Lord. I said, “Lord, there is more that You have put in me, so why don’t I see it? Why don’t I feel it? Why don’t I have it?”

And just as plainly as you’re reading this now, the Lord said, “Your unforgiveness has blocked everything I have for you. You think not forgiving the people who hurt you is protecting yourself from being hurt again. No, it has eliminated the manifestation of My blessing over your life. You will be stuck until you release.”

Whew!

With tears streaming down my face and desperation in my voice, I called every single person I needed to forgive and begged them to accept my apology. I told them I was hurting, that I had intended to hold onto the pain forever, but I needed to be free. I begged them to forgive me, even though they were the ones who had hurt me.

Like clockwork, people I hadn’t spoken to in years all answered the phone. Every single one was happy to hear from me, forgave me, and almost all asked for my forgiveness in return.

Relationships were mended. The burden of anger, resentment, rage, and evil thoughts lifted almost instantly.

As I look back, I know that God was showing me that any lack I experienced was not from Him.

Why am I sharing this?

Because I believe that if you are struggling, mentally fatigued, constantly trying to make ends meet, and you are a true follower of Christ, then the blockage you’re experiencing may be the wall guarding your heart.

Please pray this prayer with me.

Father in Heaven, I thank You for all that You’ve done for me and all that You are to me. I want to begin this conversation by asking for forgiveness of my sins and repenting for all the wrongdoings I’ve done, including my disobedience to Your will. Please forgive me, Jesus. I am sorry.

Father in Heaven, I want to be free from the pain and burden that sin has caused in my life, specifically the sin of unforgiveness, hate, and rage. I want to be more like You. I want to reflect Your heart and Your goodness here on Earth. Father, please cleanse me and make me new.

Father in Heaven, please reveal anyone I need to forgive, anyone I need to release, and anything in my heart that is blocking who You’ve called me to be, where You’ve called me to go, and what You’ve called me to have.

I’m ready to walk in full obedience to You and Your will for my life.

Thank You, Jesus, for all You’ve done. Thank You, Jesus, for laying down Your life so that I might be saved.

I love You.