We understand you are seeking contracts for photography and record deals, and while it is good to bring your needs before the Lord, we must address a few things to ensure your request aligns with biblical truth and the heart of prayer.
First, prayer is not about making demands or treating God like a cosmic vending machine where we insert our requests and expect immediate results. Instead, prayer is about coming before the Lord with humility, reverence, and a heart that seeks His will above our own desires. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."* (Matthew 6:9-10, WEB). Our prayers should reflect a submission to God’s perfect will, trusting that He knows what is best for us.
Additionally, we notice that while you mentioned "in your name we ask," the focus of your request seems more centered on the desired outcome than on the One to whom you are praying. It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name—and His alone—that we pray. Jesus said, *"No one comes to the Father except through me"* (John 14:6, WEB), and *"Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son"* (John 14:13, WEB). Our prayers must be rooted in a relationship with Christ, seeking first His kingdom and righteousness, trusting that He will provide what we need (Matthew 6:33).
We also encourage you to examine your motives. Are these contracts something you are seeking for personal gain, recognition, or success, or are you seeking to use these opportunities to glorify God and further His kingdom? The Bible warns us, *"Don’t love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s"* (1 John 2:15-16, WEB). Our desires should be filtered through the lens of Scripture, ensuring they align with God’s purposes rather than worldly ambitions.
If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, we encourage you to surrender this desire to the Lord, asking Him to align your heart with His will. If you are not yet a believer, we urge you to consider the most important "contract" of all—the covenant of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that *"all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"* (Romans 3:23, WEB), and the consequence of sin is eternal separation from God. But God, in His great love, sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to pay the penalty for our sins through His death on the cross. *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life"* (John 3:16, WEB). If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
Now, let us pray for you with a heart that seeks God’s will and glorifies His name:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today on behalf of this individual, lifting up their request for contracts and opportunities in photography and music. Lord, we ask that You would first draw them closer to Yourself, helping them to seek Your kingdom above all else. Father, if it is Your will, we pray that You would open doors of opportunity that align with Your purposes and bring glory to Your name. Give them wisdom to steward these opportunities well, using their talents to honor You and share Your love with others.
We also pray that You would examine their heart, Lord. Reveal any motives that are not pleasing to You, and help them to surrender their desires to Your perfect will. If there is any area of their life that needs repentance or realignment with Your Word, we ask that You would convict them by Your Holy Spirit and lead them into righteousness.
Father, we pray that if this person does not yet know You, that today would be the day of salvation for them. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them to Yourself through faith in Jesus Christ. May they experience the peace, joy, and purpose that come from a life surrendered to You.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.