Alex,
I saw your post and your plea for a prayer.  And here it is.
Good morning, Father, this is Dewey.  My first prayer in '08.  Father, this prayer is not for myself as you well know.  Before I start, I want to say thank you, Father, for getting me out of bed and sending me to this post on the computer.  And now as I sit here you are inspiring me with your word/double edged sword.
Father, please relieve Alex's burden he's feeling right now, whatever it may be.    
Father, I pray this prayer for Alex and all the people of the world.  Father, I ask that you make all mankind filthy rich as you have me with your word.  Father, I know that the door that Alex speaks of is already open.  I would like Alex to know that the hard part about the door is stepping in when the door is invisible.  Father, now as you have told me, now I tell someone else.  You must go out on a limb for Jesus because that's where the fruit is at.  Of course, 
Father, let thy will be done in all things.
Father, I pray this prayer in your Holy Son's name, Jesus Christ.  Thank you, Father.  Amen
Silver and gold have I none, but I do have a couple of upbeat songs that you can Google if you like.
1.)  One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus
2.)  Glory, Glory, Hallelujah - I Feel Better Now That I Have Laid My Burden Down
3.)  last but not least, In My Father's House Are Many Mansions by Moe Bandy
In the name of Jesus Christ, Paula and I love all people.
Dewey
P. S.  Alex, I also pray that your New Year brings you renewed faith, peace of mind and a happy heart.    Paula