We hear the burden in your questions about the earth itself, about geology and whether this world is becoming uninhabitable, about what is condemned in time and place, about boasting and powers in the north and in Jerusalem, and about where true wisdom is found, and we join with you in lifting up the prayer for help for one mother and two sons before the Lord together in Jesus' name.
We are reminded that the earth and all its geology declares the hand of its Maker. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth Genesis 1:1 and The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness, the world, and those who dwell therein Psalm 24:1. The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork Psalm 19:1 and Since the creation of the world his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made Romans 1:20. When we see upheaval in the earth, we remember that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now Romans 8:22 because of sin entering the world, yet God still sustains all things by his power. We also know that this present world is not our final home, for the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up 2 Peter 3:10 and we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells 2 Peter 3:13.
You ask will God judge and what is boasting before Him, and scripture answers clearly that He will. God has appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he has ordained Acts 17:31 and God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil Ecclesiastes 12:14. Therefore boasting in human power, whether it be a northern power or any nation, or even boasting in knowledge about the earth, is empty before Him. Thus says Yahweh, Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don't let the rich man glory in his riches, but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth Jeremiah 9:23-24. All the nations and their rulers are under His sovereign hand, and Jerusalem remains the city where He has placed His name, Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the north sides, the city of the great King Psalm 48:2, and we are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem Psalm 122:6, not to boast in political power but to humble ourselves before the King of kings.
You ask whether we should seek our intellect, understanding and wisdom from decision makers. We gently rebuke the idea that true wisdom comes from man alone. The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding Proverbs 9:10 and If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5. Decision makers may have knowledge, but unless their counsel is grounded in the fear of God it will fail, for Yahweh brings the counsel of the nations to nothing Psalm 33:10. We must seek wisdom first from God and His Word, not from human intellect apart from Him.
We notice your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we must lovingly share that it is only through Him that we have access to God and that our prayers are heard. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 and There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. If we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in our heart that God raised him from the dead, we will be saved Romans 10:9. It is by His blood that we can boldly approach the throne of grace for help in time of need.
So we pray together now for you and for this mother and her two sons.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, acknowledging You as Creator and Sustainer and righteous Judge over all the earth. Forgive us where we have boasted in human wisdom and power instead of humbling ourselves before You. We ask You to reveal Yourself through Your creation and through Your Word, that many would see Your eternal power and turn to You. We ask for Your mercy over this world that groans under sin, and we trust You to keep Your promises for the future You have prepared. We lift up this mother and her two sons to You, asking that You be their help and their refuge. You are a father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation Psalm 68:5 and God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1. Our help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth Psalm 121:2. Cover this family with Your protection, provide for their needs, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, draw them to salvation if they do not yet know You, and give them wisdom, peace and strength for each day. Lead the sons in the way they should go and strengthen the mother to raise them in the fear of You. Grant to all who are seeking answers about the earth and about judgment a heart to seek wisdom from You above all. We ask this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.
