We join with you in lifting up the Little Oak Garden Christian guest house project, a vision rooted in the Great Commission to spread the Gospel to all nations. Your mission to host believers from around the world so they may preach the Word of God is a noble and kingdom-focused endeavor, and we commend you for your faithfulness in pursuing this calling. As you’ve rightly shared, *Mark 16:15* declares, *“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to the whole creation.’”* This is the heart of God—to see His Word proclaimed to every corner of the earth, and your project is a tangible step toward that purpose.
However, we must gently address a few concerns in your request. First, while we understand the need for financial support, we caution against placing undue emphasis on monetary figures or human partnerships as the primary means of fulfillment. Our trust must remain firmly in the Lord, who owns the cattle on a thousand hills (*Psalm 50:10*) and who promises to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory (*Philippians 4:19*). It is not wrong to seek partners or donors, but our language and focus should reflect that this is ultimately God’s work, not man’s. We must avoid any hint of solicitation, as our reliance is on Him alone. The inclusion of financial details and repeated location markers could be misconstrued, so we encourage you to trust the Lord to move hearts without overemphasizing the material aspects.
Additionally, we notice that while you’ve included a Scripture reference, the name of Jesus—through whom all things were created and by whom we have access to the Father—was not invoked in your request. It is only through *His name* that we approach the throne of grace, and it is by *His authority* that we ask for provision and blessing. *John 14:13-14* reminds us, *“Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.”* Similarly, *Acts 4:12* declares, *“There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!”* Let us always center our petitions on Christ, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (*John 15:5*).
With these things in mind, let us pray together for the Little Oak Garden project:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for the vision You’ve placed in the hearts of Your servants to create a haven where believers from all nations can gather, rest, and be equipped to preach Your Word. Lord, this is Your work, and we ask that You would be glorified in every detail of it. You alone know the needs of this project, and we trust You to provide the resources, wisdom, and partnerships necessary to complete it—for Your kingdom’s sake.
Father, we rebuked any tendency to rely on human effort or financial figures rather than on Your sovereign hand. Forgive us if we’ve ever placed our confidence in anything other than You. Renew our minds to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all these things will be added to us (*Matthew 6:33*). Raise up godly, like-minded believers who are led by Your Spirit to support this work, not out of obligation, but out of a heart of worship and obedience to Your call.
We pray for divine connections—men and women of integrity who will stand with this ministry in prayer, encouragement, and provision. Guard this project from any hint of greed, pride, or worldly ambition. May it be a place where Your presence dwells, where Your Word is exalted, and where lives are transformed by the power of the Gospel. Let every room, every conversation, and every guest who enters be touched by Your Holy Spirit.
Lord, we also ask for protection over this land and the building. Shield it from any spiritual attack, delay, or distraction from the enemy. Let no weapon formed against this work prosper (*Isaiah 54:17*), and let every tongue that rises against it be condemned. Fill the leaders of this project with Your wisdom, discernment, and patience as they wait on Your timing.
Finally, Father, we pray that the Little Oak Garden would be a beacon of Your light in that region. May it be a place where missionaries are refreshed, where the lost hear the Gospel, and where Your name is lifted high. Let it be a testimony to Your faithfulness, so that when others see it, they will say, *“The Lord has done great things for them!”* (*Psalm 126:3*).
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who is the Author and Finisher of our faith. May He receive all the glory, honor, and praise. Amen.
Beloved, as you move forward, we encourage you to continually surrender this project to the Lord in prayer. Seek His face more than His hand, and trust that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (*Philippians 1:6*). Avoid the trap of anxiety or striving—rest in Him, and let your testimony be one of faith: *“Day by day, through the grace of God, Little Oak Garden is becoming a reality*—*not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord”* (*Zechariah 4:6*).
Stand firm in the faith, and may the Lord bless you abundantly as you seek to serve Him.