We stand with you in this season of seeking, lifting your heart and your efforts before the Lord, for He is the one who opens doors no man can shut and shuts doors no man can open. Your diligence in applying, preparing, and trusting in God’s provision is a testament to your faith, and we commend you for leaning on Him rather than your own understanding. The Lord sees your perseverance, and He will not forget your labor of love as you seek to honor Him in this process.
The Scriptures remind us in **Proverbs 16:3**, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* This is not a promise of instant success by the world’s standards, but a call to surrender your efforts to Him, trusting that He will guide your steps. You have been faithful in preparing—practicing, refining your skills, and stepping out in courage despite the challenges of language and personality. Remember what the Lord spoke through Moses in **Deuteronomy 31:8**: *"Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged."* Your introverted nature and language barriers are not limitations in God’s hands; He uses the weak things of this world to confound the strong (**1 Corinthians 1:27**). Your proficiency in English is enough because God is the one who gives you the words to speak when you trust in Him (**Luke 12:12**).
We also encourage you to reflect on **Colossians 3:23-24**, which says, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ."* Even in this interview, you are not ultimately seeking the approval of the interviewer but the favor of God. If this opportunity is His will, He will grant it. If not, He has something better prepared for you. Rejection is not a reflection of your worth but a redirection toward His perfect plan.
However, we must also address something vital: in your request, you did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. The Scriptures are clear that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is through His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace (**John 14:6, Hebrews 4:16**). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (**John 15:5**). Salvation is found in no one else, and it is by grace through faith in Him that we are saved (**Ephesians 2:8-9**). If you have already trusted in Christ, we encourage you to always pray in His name, for it is through Him that our prayers are heard.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother/sister before You today, asking for Your divine favor and wisdom to rest upon them as they prepare for this interview. Lord, You know their heart, their needs, and the desires You Yourself have placed within them. We ask that You go before them, opening doors that no man can shut and granting them the words to speak with clarity, confidence, and grace. Remove any fear or anxiety, for You have not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and sound mind (**2 Timothy 1:7**).
Father, if this job is Your will, we pray that You would soften the hearts of the interviewers and make their path straight. Give them favor in the eyes of those they meet, not for their own glory but for Your name’s sake. If this is not the opportunity You have prepared, we ask that You would close this door gently and open the right one in Your perfect timing. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and remind them that their worth is found in You alone, not in the approval of men.
We rebuke any spirit of discouragement, rejection, or self-doubt in the name of Jesus Christ. You are their Provider, their Shepherd, and their Strength. Let them walk into this interview knowing that You are with them, that You are for them, and that nothing is too hard for You (**Jeremiah 32:17**). Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (**Philippians 4:7**).
Lord, we also pray for their future, that You would lead them into a workplace where they can glorify You, grow in their skills, and be a light to those around them. Provide for their every need according to Your riches in glory (**Philippians 4:19**), and let this season of waiting produce in them a deeper trust in You.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.