O Abba, Dad. Can I call You that?

I'm sorry but I don't know how to really talk to You, Abba, at least not how the preachers do. But, from my heart to You, Dad, I am in trouble. I've got all these bills and I just don't know how I am going to pay them, I've been fired. This is trouble, big time! If it were only me I can get by, but I have a family, Father. And You are the only one I know who can truly help; I would feel totally and utterly helpless, if I didn't have You to turn to.

I don't want You to think though that I only care about You because of what I think I can get  from You; it isn't so, Dad. You're my Father, my Abba, my Dad. And I am just so thankful to have someone who knows me so well and understands where I'm coming from. If I've done anything, well You know, not pleasing to You, Dad, let me know, ok? I don't think I have, but... I don't want to hurt You in any way, whether You answer this prayer or not.

Anyway, I have been faithfully returning my tithes and offerings to You even though they've been pretty slim some weeks; having done this I claim Your promise in Malachi 3:10 "When we bring all our tithes to Your storehouse...You will open Your windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it!". These are Your Words, Abba. You've also said in Your Word, "...You will supply all my needs, according to Your riches in glory by CHRIST JESUS." Please help us, whatever it takes, because I know that nothing is too hard for You or impossible. Thank You for hearing, and answering.

And while I'm on the subject, I've put applications in for every kind of job that I know I can do, and even a few in jobs that I think I could do. Anything... Now I am asking if You would send the HOLY SPIRIT to soften a heart or two, to at least ask me in for an interview? Please, Father, I would really appreciate it. Oh, one other thing, I'd really like to work among other Christians; BUT, if there is a possibility for me to witness to someone of Your love, then put me there!

And, Father, even though my new job hasn't materialized yet, I want to thank You now for everything. All the blessings You have already blessed my life with and those yet to come... I knew that You alone are absolutely trustworthy and that I could count on You to see me through. Thanks.

Bye for now, Dad, in JESUS' name. Amen.