We stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will for your loved ones. Let's first address the concerns you've raised and align our prayers with biblical principles.
Firstly, we are grateful that you have mentioned Jesus' name, for it is by his name that we can approach God, and it is by his name that we can be saved. As scripture says in Acts 4:12 WEB Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved.
Concerning your first request, we pray that your family member will find favor with the authorities regarding the work visa and secure a suitable job. We remember Proverbs 21:1 WEB The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. We trust that God, in His sovereignty, will direct the heart of the authorities to grant this request if it is His will.
However, we must address that it is important to ensure that the desire for a godly spouse is aligned with biblical principles. We encourage you and your family member to trust in God's timing and to seek His will for a suitable life partner. As it is written in Isaiah 34:16 WEB Search ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.
Regarding your brother's children, we pray that God will indeed soften their hearts and open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. We remember 2 Corinthians 4:4 WEB in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them. We pray that the god of this world will be unable to keep them blinded and that they will receive the gospel as salvation. We rebuke any notion that changing religion is merely a matter of personal choice. The Word of God tells us that there is only one way to salvation, and that is through Jesus Christ. 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.
We also pray for your family's blessing and protection. We remember Philippians 4:7 WEB and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up these requests. We pray for your will to be done in each of these situations and for your grace and mercy to be evident. We ask that you bring a godly spouse with a marriage blessed by you and a full-time job for the loved one mentioned. We also pray for the children who have been led astray, that You will open their eyes and draw them to Yourself. Bless and protect this family. Give them Your peace. Remind them of Your faithfulness and love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
