Prayers needed for financial distress

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Please pray for my friend and her husband and son who have been in financial distress for at least 18 months. Her honey injured his back about that long ago in a physical labor job and had been out of work for about a year. Their medical options were limited and they’ve been to court for workman’s comp and only able to see the doc paid for by the work-comp agency.

He recently started a new job, but he threw out his back this weekend and she confided that if he doesn’t work, she can’t pay the bills. Please pray for his miraculous healing and all of their other needs.

DH and I are in need of prayers as well. We are not quite in dire straights and thankfully we have no credit card debt, but I’m seriously considering it. By my calculations, I don’t see how we’re going to make it through the summer and into the new school year (uniforms and such) and we’re getting ready to welcome our 4th child.

I believe in Divine Providence and God has seen us through every peak and valley, so I’m not totally rattled yet, but I’ve been too cavalier and maybe even careless about our budget and it’s time I did my part in being a good steward of what God HAS given us. Hoping to sit down w/ DH soon and get his (name removed by moderator)ut (he’s normally hands-off with the money). Right now we are not tithing at all, just paying for groceries and putting gas in the vehicles on what’s left after the bills are paid is tight.

DH has another year of school left and we’re counting on a raise for him at his new job when he rounds out his first year next winter. That’s why we’re in a bind b/c he took a substantial paycut for a job which will give him experience we’re hoping will pay off in the long run.

God’s will be done, just praying for the discipline to cooperate.
 
Praying that they may get through their financial difficulties and that they are able to find work they are able to perform.
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
Lord, please provide angelic help and graces for the financial situations of JLCecilia and friends. Lead all involved souls toward the eternal banquet of joy. Somehow, through this suffering, lead these souls close to your Sacred Heart. Our Lady, pray with us. Amen.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
I am definitely praying for you, your friend, and everyone else who is in financial distress. I pray that God bless everyone with optimism, confidence, and hope that everything will work out great.

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace, The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women, and
Blessed is the Fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God,
Pray for us Sinners, now and at the our of death. Amen

Keep your head up, Believe Miracles do happen, God Bless you:)
 
I just said a prayer for your husband and friends. God bless you.
 
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen
 
Please keep up the prayers. I have applied for financial assistance for our medical bills and our application was rejected b/c our bills aren’t high enough. Their minimum payment plan is higher than we can afford on a monthly basis, but if I pay any less, our account will go to collections. I’m hoping after I deliver, our bills combined will be enough to have our application re-considered.

Praying for much-needed help and some breaks. I feel almost irresponsible spending money on any kind of outing for our kids (which we really never do anyway, but not for financial reasons). We have one child’s birthday and our anniversary coming up. Our financial burden is so depressing, we feel like we can’t even do simple things to enjoy ourselves.

Thanks in advance.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Starting to feel the crunch. Jesus, I need to trust in you now more than ever. We really can’t even afford to buy fireworks for our kids or host a meal for our immediate family to celebrate DS’s birthday this weekend, but You know we’ll do it anyway. Thank you for our friends’ and family’s generosity at my shower this weekend. I have just enough to squeak by on purchasing baby necessities. I don’t mean to sound greedy, but I keep hoping my mom will ask what our needs are and I can give her my list or she’ll offer a gift of money. The other opportunity I’m waiting on is co-workers. Not to be presumptuous, but I’m anxiously thinking of any possible way You’ll meet our needs, Lord. I’m really ready for baby to come so I can physically see with my own two eyes a little relief in our budget from not paying for a sitter to the older 2 (keeping them home on my time off). Oh how we long for your comfort and peace Lord!

We haven’t had a credit card in YEARS, but I think the time is coming to that. I keep putting it off whenever I think of the stress of paying interest or making yet ANOTHER payment each month. And DH is researching drs to get a vasectomy (which our ins. doesn’t cover). His parents have offered to pay for it and we pay them back out of our next tax return, but I really hate this plan. The whole thing just hangs like a cloud of shame over us.

Lord, I know I’ve lay this subject at your feet asking for DH’s conversion, but I’m so anxious. I have zero confidence in NFP since the entire responsibility is on my shoulders, at the same time, I know what we’re considering is not your desire for us. I feel like now more than ever we really need to trust this area of our lives to you, but we’re both scared and tired.

Increase in us our love for and trust in you Lord!
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†
 
My parents came out the week after our baby was born and dad gave me a check for one week’s income (btwn DH and me). I tried to get our electrician to come out and give us an estimate so I wouldn’t waste the money on something else, but he never did have the time to come see us. Now, 4 weeks later, it’s all gone. I also am ineligible for a discount I was getting on my ins. premium at work b/c they go off of our 2012 tax return which was our best year yet, followed by our worst year. They don’t factor in our lower income or additional dependent.

I didn’t save any money like I’d hoped by not paying a sitter for my big kids and I don’t see any relief in sight. I’m surprised we’ve held off THIS long not getting a credit card. And our oldest child is royally bummed about not having a ‘real’ birthday party w/ lots of people & presents like his buddy or his cousin. I feel bad, wishing I could give it to him. I was hoping for a ‘refresher’ postpartum shopping trip before heading back to work b/c none of my clothes fit & I’m feeling blah & having a hard time getting the weight off or finding the energy to work out & I haven’t been to the hairdresser in 6 months. Booo!
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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